This cozy 2BR/2BA eco beach home is a perfect property to enjoy a beach going/surf/golf/fish/relax vacation with a few friends or the whole family. Stilted construction keeps the house cool while reforested teak furniture and details make your stay more enjoyable. The space Property Type: House Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2/2 Occupancy: Up to 4 Distance to Beach: 500 meters Surf Breaks: Colorado/Panga Drops/Los Perros Description: This cozy 2BR/2BA eco beach home is a perfect property to enjoy a beach going/surf/golf/fish/relax vacation with a few friends or the whole family. Stilted construction keeps the house cool while reforested teak furniture and details make your stay more enjoyable. The primary bedroom is equipped with a queen sized bed, comfortable linens, closet and en-suite bathroom. The guest bedroom is equipped with two twin beds which can be converted to a king upon request, comfortable linens, closet and easy access to the guest bathroom. The 2 bedrooms and living room are equipped with fans and AC. Additional amenities include hot water, Starlink intternet and Smart TV. Purified drinking water and housekeeping (3 days per week) are provided free of charge and we can also arrange for an in-home catering service as well. 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. Those guests staying in an eco casita have access to two common area swimming pools (one at the Phase 1 Eco Casita property and the other is located at the beach club). There are six dining options in the community, all within walking distance and one of them in the immediate vicinity of this property. Activities: This casita 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

This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom eco-friendly beach house is ideal for a relaxing vacation with friends or family. Its stilted construction helps keep the home cool, while reforested teak furniture and details add comfort and charm.

- Property type: House  
- Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2/2  
- Maximum occupancy: 4 guests  
- Distance to beach: 500 meters  
- Nearby surf breaks: Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros  

The primary bedroom features a queen-sized bed with comfortable linens, a closet, and an en-suite bathroom. The guest bedroom includes two twin beds that can be converted into a king bed upon request, along with linens, a closet, and easy access to the guest bathroom. Both bedrooms and the living room are equipped with fans and air conditioning.

Additional amenities include hot water, Starlink internet, and a Smart TV. Purified drinking water and housekeeping service (three days per week) are provided at no extra cost. Housekeeping staff also handle laundry, as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer. This service is included with your stay.

Guests staying in an eco casita have access to two shared swimming pools—one at the Phase 1 Eco Casita property and another at the beach club. The community offers six dining options within walking distance, including one located very close to this property.

## Location and Activities

This casita is situated within the Hacienda Iguana development, renowned for its world-class surf breaks. Four surf spots are within walking distance: Playa Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros, and Playa Amarillo (reachable on foot at low tide, just south of Playa Colorado).

The community also boasts a beautiful 9-hole golf course that is well maintained, attractively designed, and affordable for guests.

We can assist in arranging airport transfers and a variety of tours, activities, and excursions before or during your stay, including:

- 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  

## Food Supplies and Dining

The best place to purchase groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the turnoff for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. We recommend filling up on fuel there as well, as these are the closest gas stations to the property.

It is advisable to stock up on groceries for your entire stay. Alternatively, if you prefer not to handle meal planning, shopping, and preparation, ask us about our full-service catering meal plan.

Several excellent dining options are available within the Hacienda Iguana development:

- Pili's Kitchen at the Beach Club, located beachfront in front of the Colorado Break, offers fresh foods, juices, smoothies, and a full bar.  
- The Salty Koala in La Joya near the Eco Casitas serves Asian cuisine and craft cocktails.  
- Casa Ananas, above our office, features authentic Italian dishes, pizza, and international specials.  
- Downtown Iguana, next to our office and surf shop, offers seafood and traditional Nicaraguan cuisine at reasonable prices.  
- Scoops and Spokes, across the street, serves homemade ice cream, coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices.  
- Iguana Brewery, a few doors down, provides sports bar fare and local craft beer.  

Other notable restaurants nearby (outside Hacienda Iguana) include:

- Gigante area: El Pozo, Juntos, Giant’s Foot Surf Camp (Burger Night every Monday)  
- Rancho Santana: The Club House, La Boquita tapas restaurant, La Taquería (ask us about walking directions)  
- 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 Services

Inside Hacienda Iguana, the 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, and more. The shop also rents scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards.

Additional community amenities include:

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

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

The Riviera commercial plaza, located within half a mile of the Hacienda Iguana entrance, features:

- BAC bank with ATM  
- A small grocery store with essentials  
- Bagels and Bakes café offering daily home-baked goods and coffee  

## Getting Around

The property is approximately a 2 to 2.5-hour drive from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua and about 4 hours from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica.

Most major car rental agencies operate at Managua airport; we recommend booking in advance. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is only necessary if you plan to visit beaches further south in the San Juan del Sur area.

If you prefer not to rent a car, we can arrange airport transfers and daily sightseeing or surf trips. Motorcycle and scooter rentals are also available, along with vehicle and boat transportation to other surf breaks nearby.

Additionally, Alamo and National have rental offices adjacent to Hacienda Iguana for convenient vehicle hire.

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We were delighted with Hacienda Iguana and its facilities, we will definitely be back. Very attentive and orgazinados. Thank you for everything.

Quedamos encantados con Hacienda Iguana y sus facilidades, definitivamente volveremos. Muy atentos y orgazinados. Gracias por todo.

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