## Villa Ohana

Villa Ohana is a four-bedroom, five-bathroom oceanfront villa offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, breaking surf, coastal blowholes, and distant volcanic mountains. Every bedroom and living area enjoys these sweeping views.

The property sits directly along the coastline, with a private path that meanders through Villa Ohana’s mature tropical gardens, providing easy access to the beach and nearby surf break. The villa offers fast Wi-Fi and all the modern comforts expected from a property of this calibre.

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## The Space

The ocean-view master bedroom features a king-size bed. The second bedroom offers a queen-size bed, while the third bedroom includes two twin beds plus a trundle bed.

Bedroom four is located beside the swimming pool, separate from the main house. This room offers exceptional proximity to the ocean and surf, creating a peaceful retreat just steps from the water.

All bedrooms open onto the lush tropical gardens and include:

- Air conditioning  
- Ceiling fans  
- Private en-suite bathrooms

The villa comfortably accommodates **eight guests**, with **six guests in the main house** and **two guests in the poolside bedroom**. If preferred, the **media room** can be used as an alternative sleeping space instead of the poolside bedroom.

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## Living Areas

The central living room features an ornate **red brick vaulted ceiling** surrounded by floor-to-ceiling **bi-fold Nana doors**, allowing the indoor and outdoor spaces to merge seamlessly.

The prevailing north-easterly ocean breeze flows through the home, accompanied by the constant sound of the sea.

The dining area showcases a striking **granite slab table with seating for eight**, creating a beautiful space for shared meals and gatherings.

Villa Ohana was thoughtfully designed to maximize its incredible setting. Every bedroom enjoys ocean views, and the living areas are perfectly positioned to take in **sunrises, sunsets, and the surf throughout the day**.

A large covered balcony captures the prevailing breezes while providing deep shade from the Nicaraguan sun—an ideal place to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Lush, mature landscaping surrounds the property, enhancing both the **privacy and serenity** that Villa Ohana offers.

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## Rancho Santana

Villa Ohana is located within **Rancho Santana**, a **2,700-acre gated coastal community** offering a wide range of amenities.

Dining options nearby include:

- **La Finca y El Mar** — Rancho Santana’s award-winning restaurant, just minutes away  
- **El Café** — a casual café located only a **2-minute walk** from the villa  
- **La Boquita** at the spectacular **Playa Rosada** — approximately a **3-minute drive**  
- **La Taquería** at **Playa Los Perros** — around a **6-minute drive**

Rancho Santana also offers a **kids center** with enthusiastic and responsible staff. Activities for children include:

- Monkey scouting  
- Sandboarding on coastal dunes  
- Horseback riding  
- Surf lessons

Babysitting services can also be arranged.

Guests can additionally enjoy the **Rancho Santana Spa**, which offers a variety of wellness treatments, therapies, and relaxation experiences.

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## Guest Access

### Non-Mandatory Resort Fee

Beginning January 2023, Rancho Santana Resort Administration introduced a **resort access fee** for guests who wish to use the resort amenities beyond dining at the main restaurant.

- **$17.25 per person, per day**  
- Applied to the **total number of guests in the group**  
- Charged for the **entire duration of the stay**

Prior to arrival, the resort will contact guests by email with the option to opt into these amenities and provide payment details if desired.

## Villa Ohana

Villa Ohana is an oceanfront villa featuring four bedrooms and five bathrooms, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, breaking waves, coastal blowholes, and distant volcanic mountains. Every bedroom and living space enjoys these breathtaking vistas.

Situated directly on the coastline, the property includes a private pathway winding through mature tropical gardens, providing convenient access to the beach and nearby surf break. The villa is equipped with fast Wi-Fi and all modern amenities expected from a high-quality residence.

## The Space

The master bedroom with ocean views contains a king-size bed. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed, while the third bedroom offers two twin beds plus a trundle bed.

The fourth bedroom is located beside the swimming pool, separate from the main house. This room provides close proximity to the ocean and surf, creating a tranquil retreat just steps from the water.

All bedrooms open onto lush tropical gardens and feature:

- Air conditioning  
- Ceiling fans  
- Private en-suite bathrooms

Villa Ohana comfortably accommodates eight guests, with six sleeping in the main house and two in the poolside bedroom. Alternatively, the media room can serve as a sleeping area instead of the poolside bedroom if preferred.

## Living Areas

The main living room showcases an ornate red brick vaulted ceiling and is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling bi-fold Nana doors, allowing indoor and outdoor spaces to blend effortlessly.

A steady north-easterly ocean breeze flows through the home, accompanied by the soothing sound of the sea.

The dining area features a striking granite slab table with seating for eight, providing a beautiful setting for meals and gatherings.

Designed to maximize its stunning location, every bedroom offers ocean views, and the living areas are positioned to capture sunrises, sunsets, and surf throughout the day.

A large covered balcony provides deep shade from the Nicaraguan sun while capturing the prevailing breezes—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

The property is surrounded by lush, mature landscaping that enhances privacy and tranquility.

## Rancho Santana

Villa Ohana is situated within Rancho Santana, a gated coastal community spanning 2,700 acres and offering a variety of amenities.

Nearby dining options include:

- La Finca y El Mar — Rancho Santana’s award-winning restaurant, just minutes away  
- El Café — a casual café located a 2-minute walk from the villa  
- La Boquita at Playa Rosada — approximately a 3-minute drive  
- La Taquería at Playa Los Perros — about a 6-minute drive

Rancho Santana also features a kids center staffed by enthusiastic and responsible personnel. Activities for children include:

- Monkey scouting  
- Sandboarding on coastal dunes  
- Horseback riding  
- Surf lessons

Babysitting services are available upon request.

Guests can also enjoy the Rancho Santana Spa, which offers a range of wellness treatments, therapies, and relaxation experiences.

## Guest Access

### Optional Resort Fee

Starting January 2023, Rancho Santana Resort Administration introduced a resort access fee for guests wishing to use resort amenities beyond dining at the main restaurant.

- $17.25 per person, per day  
- Applies to all guests in the group  
- Charged for the entire duration of the stay

Before arrival, guests will receive an email from the resort with the option to opt into these amenities and provide payment details if desired.

Expansive views of the Pacific ocean, breaking surf, blowholes and volcanic mountains. Close to the restaurant and resort amenities.

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Villa Ohana: 4br beachfront bliss with pool

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely wonderful stay! The home was spotless, comfortable, and had everything our family needed. It was especially great for our children, with plenty of space to relax and enjoy themselves. The hosts were accommodating and made the entire experience seamless from check-in to check-out. The biggest highlight was being located within Rancho Santana. Having easy access to the beautiful beaches, incredible restaurants, family-friendly activities, and the overall safety and security of the community made our vacation even more enjoyable. It truly was the cherry on top. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would happily return. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing, family-friendly getaway!

Family of 5 from Westchester, NY had a terrific time!  House is perfectly located. Private and on the ocean but almost next door to the main Rancho Santana Inn and Santana Beach. Kids were able to walk over to the Inn and we could all pop over for a meal. House is stunning, pictures may undersell it. We had 5 people and didn’t use the bedroom next to the pool at all (wished we brought another couple). Host was proactive and super responsive. Can’t find a better spot at RS. Housekeeper lives in separate building on the property and always available if needed (otherwise you don’t see him) and place just feels super safe. Would not stay anywhere else if we are fortunate enough to make it back.

My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at Villa Ohana! We enjoyed the privacy of our villa, but also easily walkable to Rancho Santana restaurants, pools, and one of the beautiful resort beaches. Best of both worlds!!! Communication with the host was great! Everything was just as described, and always a quick response to our questions. The house staff- David and Gloria- work hard to make everything pristine. They were attentive without being in the way. David brought fresh mangos to us on the first day, and Gloria served them to us by the pool. We could not ask for better service or a better destination. I hugged Gloria when we left, and told her that we would be back!!!

Villa ohana is one of the best properties at rancho Santana. The master, pool room, and pool looks directly at first peak, the walk to the club house is less than a minute, and it’s classic rancho Santana style. Even though it’s pricier than some options, you get what you pay for. You can hear the ocean, see the ocean, and walk to the ocean. 

David is a fantastic gardener. He keeps the grounds immaculate and is always willing to help you with anything you need. He’ll even wash your truck without asking if it’s dirty. Maria keeps the kitchen spotless and all the bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned daily.  Both are wonderful people. 

The overlook upstairs has an even better view of the surf break and is a great place to look at the stars. 

I would definitely stay here again and plan on doing so. If this property is available—book it! You won’t regret it.

Villa ohana is one of the best properties at rancho Santana. The master, pool room, and pool looks directly at first peak, the walk to the club house is less than a minute, and it’s classic rancho Santana style. Even though it’s pricier than some options, you get what you pay for. You can hear the ocean, see the ocean, and walk to the ocean. David is a fantastic gardener. He keeps the grounds immaculate and is always willing to help you with anything you need. He’ll even wash your truck without asking if it’s dirty. Maria keeps the kitchen spotless and all the bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned daily. Both are wonderful people. The overlook upstairs has an even better view of the surf break and is a great place to look at the stars. I would definitely stay here again and plan on doing so. If this property is available—book it! You won’t regret it.

Thanks so much, Andy! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay so much & got on so well with David and Gloria (Maria!). I'lll pass along your kind words... We look forward to welcoming you back one day.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem in the Perfect Location Villa Ohana is truly a dream: the location is unmatched, with a private walking pathway leading straight to the restaurant and clubhouse. It felt like our own slice of paradise. The home felt like a resort within a resort, surrounded by a beautifully maintained garden and absolutely breathtaking views. James and David were incredibly helpful, and Gloria kept everything clean. The area is peaceful, extremely secure, and full of charm. A true gem inside the luxurious gates of Rancho Santana. My family and I are so happy we found this home and can’t wait to return!

Great to hear you enjoyed your vist, and thank you for the kind words! 🙂

Villa Ohana provides a one of a kind vacation experience. We really enjoyed the location (close to Rancho Santana’s main hub, 3min walk to the beach, incredibly scenic views). Gloria and David who help meticulously maintain the property were very friendly and helpful. Gloria is an excellent cook so definitely inquire about her when staying. James was a very responsive host who helped out when we needed it. Definitely recommend getting the Rancho Santana resort passes so you can use their resort services on demand (rides to and from airport, great restaurants, tours/excursions, surf rentals, etc). Would (hopefully will) stay again!

We had a wonderful stay.  James was amazing throughout from planning our arrival from the airport to helping with suggestions on where to go and what to do.  David and Gloria were the greatest.  Gloria cooked us fabulous meals and David helped if we had any questions with the home or the surrounding area.  Villa Ohana was a great location, and very peaceful.

Villa Ohana is the hidden gem of the Rancho Santana property! We stayed there for a week for a friend's wedding at the resort and we were so pleased with our stay. The delightful walking path shortcut that leads directly to the resort for meals / massages was amazing. The wedding itself was right in the main grassy area at the resort, so we were able to sneak away and jump in Villa Ohana's pool in the middle of the wedding to cool off and get right back without being caught 😂. David and Gloria the caretakers of the property are amazing, always available to help with anything you might need. The rooms were all great and well kept. A/C's worked perfectly too! James the property manager was super responsive and helpful with any and all questions we had prior to the trip (I had A LOT 😬). 10/10, stay here. You're never gonna wanna leave the pool.

Great location with an incredible view. We really enjoyed the pool and how convenient it was to walk to the restaurants and beach.

This place is great! James was exceedingly helpful in the weeks prior to our visit. Thank you James! The house is beautiful and the folks taking care of it are lovely. Everything worked well, with the exception of the WiFi which was slow and only really available in the kitchen — not a big deal for us though; we have phones for hot spots & it meant that we enjoyed the resort (and the cafe) for our early morning work calls. Being walkable to the resort’s main restaurant, cafe & tienda was great for us & our teenage kids. We paid the resort fee for use of the big pool, a few of the complimentary tours & the sand boarding. It was worth it for us to have the convenience (esp with teenagers…) but totally not necessary. The pool is beautiful and so well maintained. We spent HOURS in it, enjoying the gorgeous sunset & watching surfers. Quick tip: if you are a long boarder (or just getting started..) there’s a gorgeous chill surfing spot at Mag Rock. Taxi can get you to/from and you can rent longboards on site. They also do lessons; the same instructor I had for lessons at Rancho Santana was working there — if you do make it to Mag Rock, I recommend the less-fancy of the two rental spots; nice boards, people are chill and very knowledgeable.

Fantastic

Location, location, location. Villa Ohana probably has the best location at Rancho Santana. Up on a low hill, the house overlooks the surf break, tide pools, the sun set. The house is a minute walk from the Rancho Santana resort and Playa Santana. The pool is immaculate and delightful, and the star gazing is awesome. The grounds are gorgeous! The house itself is a tad tired, and a little dated, and there a few plumbing issues. The toilet didn’t flush in one bedroom’s bathroom, and one bathroom didn’t have hot water. Some locks don’t work, and there isn’t a whole lot of shade during the day. In the big picture, however, the villa served our group of adults really well, and we had a wonderful stay (I personally think this would be a hard house to stay in with children as all the bedrooms open to the outside, not to an interior). Housekeeper Gloria and caretaker David are really great. Gloria is a really good cook. For a very reasonable price, she made us some wonderful dinners(we did bring food with us). If you pay the resort fee of $17 a day per person, you can use the resort as if you are staying there(For example, you can sign up for bird watching tours, ebike rentals, or surf lessons, etc). At Villa Ohana, you are closer the main resort building than some of the resort condos. The resort is spectacular, and their beaches are gorgeous. The spa is absolutely wonderful, as were all the activities we participated in. They even have gorgeous pickleball courts.

Location, location, location

Heavenly! Communication with James was excellent. David and Gloria were amazing- helpful, friendly, and took great care of us. The house is better than the photos indicate, and the pool was spectacular. It's a 2-3 min walk to the Inn, and I think it must be one of the best views in Rancho Santana. Note: The house layout is well suited for a particular type of family. You enter via a courtyard, and the house is a U shape. An outdoor corridor to the left takes you to the Master suite, which is very private. Walk to the right side instead, and the Queen and twin bedrooms are side by side with their own baths. This corridor is outdoors however, open to the garden and pool. So if you have small children you need to consider safety, because you can't lock a front and back door and be done. They could walk outside at night. We loved the layout- parents with adult kids. We loved the indoor/outdoor aspect, and it made it all feel more gardeny and tropical.

Amazing.    Location is perfect.  A quick walk to surf, and everything that the clubhouse offers. Great rooms and the view is magnificent.   Highly recommend.   Communication is great and Gloria and David were a great help. Gloria even prepared a great dinner for us..  👍👍👍

Home, Yard, and Groundskeeper are the best. My kids will never want to stay anywhere else now.

Wonderful Experience

The house is unreal. Can’t beat the location and stunning views. It’s quiet, accessible, and situated perfectly (on the beach, and close to the Inn @ Rancho Santana). Definitely planning to return!

Great to hear you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to welcoming you back one day! :)

Villa Ohana is unlike any other property in Nicaragua. It is not just in the perfect location, but it is so well set up with the layout of the property and the design of the home. Spacious yet intimate. Highly recommend this venue no matter how long you are staying in the Ranch!

The best view in all of Rancho Santana!

El Lugar es top! La atención excelente y la casa con de las mejores vistas

Beautiful property and great location in the Ranch. The property manager David was very nice and attentive.

O’Hana Stay

Everything about this trip was amazing. The communication between the owner and us was great. Gloria and David are awesome and so friendly. Really hope to go back in the future. Highly recommend this place.

Best Vacation Ever!

We went with another family and we all felt this was an amazing place and vacation.  The host was so helpful and planned a wonderful itinerary to see Grenada, the volcano and a fun spot for lunch.  The driver Jorge was even a good impromptu tour guide.  Gloria cooked us some fabulous meals and made us feel taken care of.  David made us feel safe and he was so very friendly.  The house itself is in an amazing location.  We could walk to the beach to surf or play in tide pools.  We could walk to the clubhouse for dinner or to the spa/yoga.  And there is a shuttle from there to another few restaurants and surf spot.  We would definitely come back to this exact home again.  Thank you for a great stay!!

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure hosting you guys!

It has been an extraordinary stay at James’ house, I can just recommend to rent with James. If it wouldn’t be so far away from Europe, I’d definitely come here often. The house is having everything you can ask for and you would have in your own house as well. Best decision we’ve made on our 3 weeks trip to stay here for some days to relax. Paradise!

Amazing! Awesome! No other words can I use here

Villa Ohana is a great home! This setting is amazing and has by far the easiest walking location of any house in Rancho to playa Santana beach! It’s also the easiest location to get to the Rancho club house and restaurants. House was great with clean rooms, everything is stocked well, and both David and Gloria who take of the house are great! The only downside is minimal shade as the pool gets full sun all day and you have to hide close to the house to avoid the strong afternoon house. Not a true downside, just a comment if you need shade. We loved everything about this property and would stay again!

Tiene una vista maravillosa y una excelente atencion de la persona que esta ahi el Sr David

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