Zen Casita Studio is tucked away just a short walk to the Beach Club and the Playa Colorado surf break in the Hacienda Iguana development! This spacious, detached studio is the perfect spot for a single traveller or couple. There is also a trundle bed that could accommodate a third person. Great for a family of 3! The space Property Type: Studio Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 1/1 Occupancy: Up to 3 Distance to Beach: 50 meters Surf Breaks: Colorado/Panga Drops/Los Perros Booking Policy: 50% of the rental rate is required to confirm a reservation. The rental balance is due 30 days prior to arrival, along with airport transportation and meal plan payment if booking either or both of these services. Full payment is due at time of booking if booking is being made 30 days or fewer before check in. Description: Zen Casita Studio is tucked away just a short walk to the Beach Club and the Playa Colorado surf break in the Hacienda Iguana development! This spacious, detached studio is the perfect spot for a single traveller or couple. There is also a trundle bed that could accommodate a third person. Great for a family of 3! The detached, spacious and newly constructed studio offers a kitchenette, private bathroom, queen bed with twin trundle, comfortable couch and a TV. There is AC, hot water, Starlink internet and a back up power system that will function select fans lights and fridge. Please note that the housekeeping staff will do any laundry you may have as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer in the house. This service is included with your stay. The main house is occupied long-term, but the studio has it's own private entrance as well as a privacy fence. Activities: This home is located within the Hacienda Iguana development, which is known for its world-class surf breaks. There are 4 surf breaks within walking distance- Playa Colorado, Panga Drops and Los Perros are in the neighborhood and Playa Amarillo is to the south of Playa Colorado (walkable at low tide). We also have a beautiful 9-hole golf course. The course is well designed, beautifully maintained and very affordable to guests. We would be pleased to arrange airport transfers or a variety of other tours, activities and excursions for you before or during your stay: - Private and group yoga classes - Surf lessons and guided surf trips - Boat and fishing charters - Massage and spa treatments - Hot springs - Horseback riding - Local community tours Food supplies: The best place to get groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, 100m south of the turn off for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. (While in Rivas, you should also top off your fuel because these are the closest gas stations to where you are staying). We HIGHLY recommend stocking up on all or as many of the groceries you will need for your entire stay OR if you don’t want to deal with planning, shopping, and preparing meals ask us about booking the meal plan, our full service catering option. Eating out: There are several great food options within the Hacienda Iguana development. The most visited and only beachfront option is Pili's Kitchen, located at the Beach Club in front of the Colorado Break. It offers a variety of fresh foods, juices, smoothies and full bar. In La Joya next to the Eco Casitas is The Salty Koala, serving up amazing Asian cuisine and craft cocktails. In the commercial zone of the development (where NSR is located) you will find the rest of the culinary options. Above our office is the legendary Casa Ananas, which offers authentic Italian cuisine, pizza and daily international special nights. Next to our office/surf shop you'll find Downtown Iguana, which offers seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at a fair price. Across the street you'll find Scoops and Spokes, which serves up some amazing homemade ice cream, good coffee, baked goods, paninis and fresh juices. A few doors down is the Iguana Brewery, offering sports bar fare and local craft beer. Other spots and restaurants in the general area (but outside the Hacienda Iguana development) that are worth checking out are: Gigante (El Pozo, Juntos and Giant’s Foot Surf Camp for Burger Night every Monday), Rancho Santana (The Club House, La Boquita tapas restaurant and La Taquería -ask us how to get to la Taquería walking from Iguana) Limón 1 (Avila’s taquería), Limón 2 (La Calabria brick oven pizza), Jiquelite-Playa Santana (Malibu Popoyo, Buena Onda, Costa Oeste, Aloha Bungalows) Popoyo (Mag Rock, Café con Leche), Las Salinas (Todo con Amor restaurant) Guasacate (Finca Wayuu, Dutchy's Deli, Viento Este) and many more! Shopping: We have a well merchandised store (NSR Surf Shop) located inside the Hacienda Iguana development, which offers souvenirs, surf accessories, clothing, beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wet suit vests and tops, rash guards and more! We also rent scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and SUPs out of this location as well. Other businesses in the Hacienda Iguana community include Pure Spa, 2 small convenience stores with a variety of grocery items, and an ATM is located on the property. Other activities in the development include yoga, horseback riding and in-home massage. The Riviera commercial plaza is located within a half mile of the Hacienda Iguana entrance. Businesses in this shopping center include BAC bank with ATM machine, a small grocery store (with the basics) and Bagels and Bakes, a cafe with daily home-baked goods and coffee. Getting Around: This property is located a 2-2.5 hours drive from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, and approximately 4 hours from the Liberia airport in Costa Rica. Most of the major vehicle rental agencies have locations at the Managua airport (we recommend you make a reservation in advance). If renting a vehicle, we feel its only necessary to have a 4wd if planning to travel to some of the beaches further south (in the San Juan del Sur area). If one prefers not to rent a vehicle, we can arrange airport transportation and daily sightseeing/surf trips. We have motorcycle and scooter rentals available and we can also arrange vehicle and boat transport to other surf breaks in the area. There is also the option of renting a vehicle from Alamo and National, which has an office next to Hacienda Iguana.

## The Space

Zen Casita Studio is a detached, spacious studio located within the Hacienda Iguana development, just a short walk from the Beach Club and the Playa Colorado surf break. This newly constructed studio is ideal for a single traveler or a couple, with a queen bed and a twin trundle bed that can accommodate a third guest, making it suitable for a family of three.

The studio includes:

- Kitchenette
- Private bathroom
- Queen bed with twin trundle
- Comfortable couch
- Television
- Air conditioning
- Hot water
- Starlink internet
- Backup power system supporting select fans, lights, and refrigerator

Housekeeping staff provide laundry services using the washer and dryer in the main house, which is included in your stay. The studio has its own private entrance and a privacy fence, while the main house is occupied long-term.

### Property Details

- Property type: Studio
- Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom
- Maximum occupancy: 3 guests
- Distance to beach: 50 meters
- Nearby surf breaks: Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros

### Booking Policy

- A 50% deposit is required to confirm a reservation.
- The remaining balance is due 30 days before arrival, including payments for airport transportation and meal plans if booked.
- Full payment is required at the time of booking if made within 30 days of check-in.

## Location and Activities

Zen Casita Studio is situated in Hacienda Iguana, renowned for its world-class surf breaks. Four surf spots are within walking distance:

- Playa Colorado
- Panga Drops
- Los Perros
- Playa Amarillo (walkable at low tide, south of Playa Colorado)

The community also features a beautifully maintained 9-hole golf course that is affordable for guests.

Additional activities available include:

- Private and group yoga classes
- Surf lessons and guided surf trips
- Boat and fishing charters
- Massage and spa treatments
- Visits to hot springs
- Horseback riding
- Local community tours

Airport transfers and various tours or excursions can be arranged before or during your stay.

## Food and Dining

### Grocery Shopping

The nearest grocery store is La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the Tola turnoff on the west side of the street. It is recommended to stock up on groceries here for your entire stay. Fuel stations are also available in Rivas.

For convenience, a meal plan with full-service catering is available upon request, eliminating the need to shop or prepare meals.

### Dining Options

Within Hacienda Iguana, several dining venues include:

- Pili's Kitchen at the Beach Club, offering fresh food, juices, smoothies, and a full bar
- The Salty Koala in La Joya, serving Asian cuisine and craft cocktails
- Casa Ananas, located above the office, featuring authentic Italian dishes, pizza, and international specials
- Downtown Iguana near the surf shop, offering seafood and traditional Nicaraguan fare at reasonable prices
- Scoops and Spokes, serving homemade ice cream, coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices
- Iguana Brewery, a sports bar with local craft beer and pub food

Nearby restaurants outside the development worth exploring include:

- Gigante area: El Pozo, Juntos, Giant’s Foot Surf Camp (Burger Night on Mondays)
- Rancho Santana: The Club House, La Boquita tapas, La Taquería (walking directions available)
- Limón 1: Avila’s Taquería
- Limón 2: La Calabria brick oven pizza
- Jiquelite-Playa Santana: Malibu Popoyo, Buena Onda, Costa Oeste, Aloha Bungalows
- Popoyo: Mag Rock, Café con Leche
- Las Salinas: Todo con Amor restaurant
- Guasacate: Finca Wayuu, Dutchy's Deli, Viento Este

## Shopping and Amenities

Within Hacienda Iguana, NSR Surf Shop offers a variety of items including:

- Souvenirs
- Surf accessories
- Clothing
- Beach towels
- Flip flops
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuits
- Wetsuit vests and tops
- Rash guards

The shop also rents scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards.

Additional amenities in the community include:

- Pure Spa
- Two small convenience stores with grocery basics
- ATM on the property

Other activities available in the development are yoga, horseback riding, and in-home massage services.

Nearby, the Riviera commercial plaza (within half a mile) features:

- BAC bank with ATM
- Small grocery store with essentials
- Bagels and Bakes café offering daily fresh baked goods and coffee

## Getting Around

Zen Casita Studio is approximately:

- 2 to 2.5 hours by car from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua
- 4 hours from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica

Most major car rental agencies operate at Managua airport; advance reservations are recommended. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is only necessary if planning to visit beaches further south near San Juan del Sur.

For those not renting a vehicle, airport transfers and daily sightseeing or surf trips can be arranged. Motorcycle and scooter rentals are available, as well as vehicle and boat transportation to other surf breaks in the area.

Alamo and National rental offices are located near Hacienda Iguana for convenient vehicle pickup.

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Staying with NSR in Hacienda Iguana was such a great choice. It was so nice to have a shuttle from the airport, surfboard and golf cart, and any other needs bundled into the reservation. It made things so smooth and easy for us. The casita was adorable and the booking and rental staff were super helpful and communicative. Overall I totally recommend and would stay there again!

Had a great stay at Zen casita! Very roomy and easily walkable to colorados and around iguana.

Beautiful house in an amazing spot! The casita is a perfect studio and the pool is refreshing after coming in from the ocean. 10/10