Directly beachfront, this two bedroom house can sleep 6 with a beautiful kitchen, bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers, and plenty of places to relax. Walk five min and your on one of the most beautiful surfing beach in the Americas. I've spent twenty years finding surfing beaches,and this is where I stopped looking and started building. There are several chill spots on the property. Comfy rocking chairs, hammocks and tables to work on. Exceptional staff. The space Simple airy two bedroom house that easily sleeps six. This house can sleep eight but if you're a bigger group, we also rent out other rooms on the same property. Nothing like waking up right on the beach. You sleep to the sound of surf and wake to the sound of breaking surf and birds in the trees. Located right on the beach in the small fishing village of El Gigante, it is close to both the restaurants and shops of town and great access to surf. It’s just on the outskirts of town, the last house on the beach. Meet the fishermen right on the beach and buy fresh fish and lobsters. Fruit and veggie truck arrives daily. The property includes a small grocery store with the best prices in town where you can buy anything you might need. Guest access House is located on the beach, with clean kitchen and bathroom, two bedrooms and a bunk bed. Can easily sleep six people. It is located on a beachfront property including other small rental houses, plenty of cool places to relax and enjoy the beach, or places to cook fresh fish over an open fire. We take pride in keeping our rental properties clean, and have an exceptional staff that is willing to help with anything you might need, including surfboard or moto rentals, or just direction on where to find the best fish soup in town. Other things to note Welcome to Dale’s Cool Places, How to find it on your own: There is a Bus that leaves the Rivas Mercado at 1:30 PM and arrives in front of my places to stay at 3:30. You can also catch a cab from Rivas for about 500 cordobas. Be sure to have your driver turn right on the only street in town. I am 300 meter down the road, right on the beach behind the green gates. Keep your eyes open for a sign because sometimes the gates are open . The easiest way to get here is to have a driver meet your flight. If is during working hours, he will take you also to a large store for shopping and to use an ATM. This costs $85 and is easy.

## The Space

This beachfront two-bedroom house comfortably accommodates six guests, with a beautiful kitchen, a bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers, and numerous spots to unwind. The house can sleep up to eight people, and for larger groups, additional rooms on the same property are available for rent.

Waking up right on the beach offers a unique experience—you'll fall asleep to the sound of the waves and awaken to the gentle noise of breaking surf and birds in the trees. The house is simple and airy, designed to maximize comfort and relaxation.

## Location

Situated directly on the beach in the small fishing village of El Gigante, this property is conveniently close to local restaurants and shops, as well as excellent surf spots. It is located on the outskirts of town as the last house on the beach.

Guests can meet fishermen right on the shore to purchase fresh fish and lobsters. A daily fruit and vegetable truck stops by, and the property includes a small grocery store offering the best prices in town for any essentials you may need.

## Amenities

- Clean kitchen and bathroom
- Two bedrooms plus a bunk bed
- Indoor and outdoor showers
- Multiple relaxing areas including rocking chairs, hammocks, and work tables
- Several chill spots throughout the property
- Open fire areas for cooking fresh fish
- Exceptional staff available to assist with:
  - Surfboard rentals
  - Motorcycle rentals
  - Local recommendations, such as where to find the best fish soup in town

## Guest Access

Guests have access to the beachfront house and the surrounding property, which includes other small rental houses. There are plenty of inviting spaces to relax, enjoy the beach, or prepare fresh seafood over an open fire.

## Getting There

Welcome to Dale’s Cool Places.

- A bus departs from Rivas Mercado at 1:30 PM and arrives in front of the property at 3:30 PM.
- Alternatively, a taxi from Rivas costs about 500 cordobas. Ask the driver to turn right at the only street in town; the house is 300 meters down the road, right on the beach behind green gates. Look for a sign, as the gates may sometimes be open.
- The easiest option is to arrange for a driver to meet you at the airport. If your arrival is during working hours, the driver can also take you to a large store for shopping and ATM use. This service costs $85 and is very convenient.

## Host Note

After spending twenty years searching for the perfect surfing beaches, this is where the host stopped looking and started building. The property offers a genuine beach experience with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff to ensure a comfortable stay.

Dale

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3BR house in Emerald Coast aka Tola Surf Zone

Two Bedroom Beach-front House - Houses for Rent in Tola, Nicaragua

We stayed for work reasons, so we had little time in the house and mainly used it to rest. The place was clean, comfortable, nice and just as shown in the photos. Communication with Dale was also very good. The only thing to note is that the internet and signal didn't reach all areas of the house well, but other than that it was very good.

Nos hospedamos por motivos de trabajo, por lo que tuvimos poco tiempo en la casa y principalmente la usamos para descansar. El lugar estába limpio, cómodo, bonito y tal como en las fotos. La comunicación con Dale tambien fue muy buena. Lo único a tomar en cuenta es que el internet y la señal no llegaba bien a todas las áreas de la casa, pero fuera de eso estuvo muy bien.

Our stay was excellent. The place is beautiful, clean, comfortable and very well kept. We really enjoyed the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere. The host was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We would definitely recommend this place and would love to return in the future. Thank you so much for everything!

Nuestra estadía fue excelente. El lugar es hermoso, limpio, cómodo y muy bien cuidado. Disfrutamos mucho de las instalaciones y del ambiente tranquilo. El anfitrión fue muy amable y atento durante toda nuestra estancia. Sin duda recomendaríamos este alojamiento y nos encantaría volver en el futuro. ¡Muchas gracias por todo!

Loved our stay at Cool Places. Will return

This is the 3rd year we have stayed at this property, and we always come back because of the comfort, the friendliness of the staff, and the beach. Truly great hosts; I highly recommend them.

Este es el 3er año que pasamos en este alojamiento y siempre volvemos por la comodidad, la amabilidad de los empleados y la playa , súper anfitriones de verdad los recomiendo.

Friendly little spot on the beach. Dale and his team were super friendly and quick to respond to our needs. Great Nicaraguan restaurants as well as fruit stores closeby.  Don’t miss staying at Dales, it’s the cool place to stay !

Dale’s place was absolutely beautiful, not to mention how close it was to the water to cool off. Dale himself and the staff at cool places were also icons. Thank you so much for having us Dale!

Peaceful. Great location and friendly staff. Has a convenience store inside and is within walking distance from the bars and restaurants.

The place was what it promised! Perfect for spending time in a place literally in front of the beach! It met all the needs and having a mini supermarket nearby is the best

El lugar era lo que prometía! Perfecto para pasar en un lugar literalmente frente a la playa! Cumplía con todas las necesidades y tener un mini súper cerca es lo mejor

2nd time I've been, I love the place, you can breathe peace and quiet.

2da vez que voy, me encanta el lugar, se respira paz y tranquilidad.

If you're traveling to a new and beautiful such place such as Nicaragua, and you find yourself in a small fishing known as El Gigante - there's no doubt you should be finding yourself at Dale's Cool Places. You name it - proximity to views, comfort, food, water, people. it's got it all and you'll be at ease knowing the care and and resources at hand. Clean, safe, and reliable.

Awesome location right on the beach, very chill, everyone was friendly and fun

Very nice house, almost feet in the water :) Good weather and atmosphere :) The staff is very friendly smiling 😀

Casa muy bonita, casi los pies en al agua :) Buena onda y atmósfera :) El personal es muy amable sonriente 😀

There was no body soap, hand soap and dough soap at a minimum amount. At check-in, the person who received us was not so kind.

No había jabón para cuerpo, el jabón de manos y para trastes en una cantidad mínima. Al momento del check in, la persona que nos recibió no fue tan amable.

Thank you William  we always enjoy seeing you again

We had a good time at Dale's house. We recommend the place and we'll definitely be back!

Nous avons passé du bon temps dans la maison de Dale. Nous recommandons l'endroit et nous reviendrons sûrement !

perfect spot right on the beach, it was our second time staying there, this time in the big house/bungalow. there is a small shop to buy foods and drinks, the girls in the shop/at check in were super nice, and the owner was a really chill, friendly guy. It is a really quiet place so easy to relax. we all agreed that the place was perfect, just what we were hoping for. and would definitely come back.. One thing, I wish there was a broom in the house, I felt bad leaving sand all over the floor, I would of liked to sweep the sand

The house was fine. Equipped enough for our stay. The terrace under the beach front tree is the ideal place to spend a rest, in addition to the fire area that we really enjoyed. The staff of cool places supported us with firewood to make the fire. The location  is great. The market of products that the place has has plenty of variety.  We had a very nice experience, we will definitely be back!

La casa estaba muy bien. Equipada con lo suficiente para nuestra estadía. La terraza debajo del árbol frente a la playa es el lugar ideal para pasar descansando, además del área de fuego que disfrutamos muchísimo. El personal de cool places nos apoyó con leña para realizar la fogata. La ubicación  es ideal. El mercadito de productos que tiene el lugar cuenta con mucha variedad.  Tuvimos una muy linda experiencia, sin duda regresaremos!

Second time staying at Dales. Love it, will be back again next year!

Dale's place was a great location on the beach in a beautiful little beach town. we left a day early and the host was kind enough to refund the money for the day. However, the house was in horrible disrepair. the AC stunk like rotten meat. cockroaches in the living room, blood on all the pillows, termites were eating the roof ledge and dropping debris on our bed. the stove and oven didn't work. the kitchen was full of ants. the price point of 100+ Canadian was WAY too high after looking at other places that were WAY better for half the price. I would recommend not staying here or calling ahead to make sure the house has been fumigated, all the furniture replaced and the gas system repaired. this is an overpriced place with no oversight to cleanliness.

Sounds horrible. Im sure Veronica has taken your concerns to heart and has fixed the problemas you mentioned Dale

We had the best time, the place is the best

La pasamos de lo mejor, el lugar es de lo mejor

Incredible place, quiet, private, beautiful beach, super recommended!

Increíble lugar, tranquilo, privado, hermosa playa, súper recomendado!

Perfect location! Great staff! Can’t wait to come back!

Excellent place to relax, it has a good location, the cottage is very spacious and has everything you need.

Excelente lugar para relajarse, tiene buena ubicación, la casita es muy espaciosa y tiene todo lo necesario.

Amazing yet again, a few upgrades to the place as well since last time.

Unbeatable location, the house is well equipped and the staff are very friendly. They also allowed us to check out a bit later than stipulated without any problems 😄

Ubicación inmejorable, la casa está bien equipada y el personal es muy amable. También nos permitieron salir un poco más tarde de lo estipulado sin ningún problema 😄

Awesome place right on the beach. Perfect for a beach getaway.

It was awesome being picked up from airport. Worry free even after flight was delayed. Loved having the store directly behind the rental. Variety of restaurants within close walking distance too. Wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend hiring boat captain to explore  north and south of El Gigante. Beautiful coastline and empty beaches.

This is the third time I've stayed at one of Dale's places. The location is great and having the store right there was really nice too.  Veronica is an excellent host!

Dale's place is amazing! The house is right on the beach and the sounds that you wake to every morning are incredible - birds, waves, various animals, wind... The house is spacious and airy.. The staff working at Dale's place are all very helpful and friendly. We felt very safe and secure there. The shop is well stocked with fair prices, not gringo prices. There are animals all over the place - one young cat had kittens just on our arrival and a dog had her puppies while we were there! We could've easily stayed endlessly...

This is the second time I have stayed at Dale's Cool Places and will stay there again if I return to Playa Gigante in the future. On this trip I brought along family and friends to make a group of eight people. We booked the beach house along with the pool house on the edge of the village. As usual everything was great and Dale, along with his staff, were friendly and helpful. The addition of the mini mart to the Cool Places compound was a nice surprise and we used it often during our week long visit.

Our family just finished up 3 weeks at Dale's casita on the beach in Playa Gigante...it was amazing! It's truly a perfect family get-away for those who aren't opposed to avoiding the 5-star botique accommodations...in exchange for an authentic small town experience...you know who you are! Some of the best parts: -Playa Gigante was safe and secure...sure we had some shorts and a hat walk off but that was our fault and happened on the beach, not at Dale's property which has 24-hr on-site eyes. -Cleaned every other day...beach sand has a way of finding its way into everything so this was much needed and appreciated! -Local community/food tips - Dale and staff put together some great ones on his site and he and staff are very much available for add'l tips when you arrive. -Pie de Gigante Spanish School...polish up your Spanish skills beachside with exceptionally professional teachers and good prices. -Kid-friendly - we were up early and in bed early, never had any issues...Playa Gigante is very tranquilo. -Sunsets from your front window!

Thank you for a fantastic experience at your cottage! The location is the best with the ocean and beach right out the door. We felt very secure at all times.

This place is great! The beach is right there and the house was everything we needed for a great couple weeks with the kiddos. We would have never left Playa Gigante if we didn’t have to. Pro tips: -Choose the bed on the ocean side of the house, the other one is a bit...experienced. -Don’t leave your flip flops on the beach to go swimming on a busy day, they might walk away. -When they say “we have dogs” it’s true. They have the nicest big pups ever. And they bark All. Night. Long. No problem, just bring your ear plugs! -Speaking if dogs, there is a pit bull that lives in the hotel next door that we watched attack and about kill two dogs on the beach. The owner had no control over it. If you see that dog make sure your pets and kids are far away from it! -Monday Night Burger Night at the last place on the south end of the beach is awesome! Don’t miss it! -The place is not stocked with coffee filters(flat bottom), salt or anything really so when you stock up for your stay don’t forget those things or you have to buy them at the little store. -The place comes with filtered water so stock up on Toña instead. -The little store behind the place is awesome and has everything you need, like a 100 pack of coffee filters! -Don’t miss the fruit truck. Best fruit and veggies in town, great prices and a megaphone! -Veronica is phenomenal and can help with anything. Even a fast taxi to the nearest clinic. -The Roberto Clemente clinic does a great job with fractures and I’m sure other emergencies. Thanks for everything guys, we wish we could come back tomorrow!

I didn’t end up staying at dale’s place due to a change of plans, but I walked through it during the day and it seemed very nice

Absolutely AMAZING! We loved everything about our experience. If you are looking for a 5 star resort type place. Do not go to Dales. If you are looking for a real Nicaragua experience 5 star views on a 5 star beach and 5 star service with AWESOME staff. Then do not pass this place up!

We loved dales place so much more than we expected. Love the location perfect for a large family and or group. We can't wait to come back Saltys for surf lessons was great, the Spanish school was amazing and a hit. The little store on the property has all the needed items: bananas beer coffee and salt. :) can't wait to come back and relax sleeping listening to the waves. Must be dog lovers and willing to relax. Safe secure and completely non touristy. Saltys surf lessons and the Spanish school huge hits.cant beat the walks on the beach sunsets and the dogs

The 5 star value is the beach front location near to many places to eat in Playa Gigante ! The friendly helpful hardworking Nica staff responded positively to any issues we had for our 2 night stay. Bring all your own cooking supplies - oil, S&P, etc as there was nothing there - the shop on the property is super well stocked which is extremely helpful - they also sell cerviche and nacatamales, fresh bread. We did not try either...wish we had known ahead as we would have purchased both! We share a few details with travelers so they know what to expect. The house is large airy - it is an open concept and not really completed in the electrical /roofing areas/ exposed wires - many locks didn't work on outside doors with the keys provided and an outside door in a bedroom didn't have a secure lock. The bathoom was clean though the large shower floor is an issue. Additionally we recommend removal of the electric shower head since it is not connected and needs to be cleaned. The compound of houses/rooms is something to consider for guests looking for privacy. Each house has a private outside area for their own use. Unfortunately there are guests who do not respect other guests or common courtesy to other guests ! These guests took over our area directly in front of our bedroom and kitchen window and had a party with music, dancing and drinking = loud voices until 2:50am ...when we finally asked the partiers to move out of our area in front of our beach house - we had to talk to the Cool Place security at this time too since the partiers/guests continued just outside the gate. It was very disturbing for our family ...who could not sleep and enjoy the waves and tranquility. There are lots of buildings to maintain here and in front of the ocean/sand beach - there needs to be maintanance including along their beach front which can inspire others to keep it clean daily too. We needed to request the kitchen screen be replaced after our first night - it was ripped and had a large hole in the center too. A lot of the kitchen utensils/ teflon fry pans are in extremely poor condition or broken - we "retired" them to the cleaning staff ! The location in front of the tranquil beach and ocean is five-star value along with the staff ! We would return here !! Surfers need to go to other nearby beaches since this large bay does not have surf waves.

A beautiful and simple beach, a nice place, nice and with all the necessary equipment. I recommend it!

Una playa hermosa y sencilla, un lugar bonito, agradable y con todo los equipos necesarios. Lo recomiendo!

Everything you need for affordable comfort on a beautiful, beautiful beach. Thanks for the security and personal service Dale. You're the best. Cata

Nicaragua's little secret. You swim, surf, enjoy, live the ocean here to the fullest. Very relaxed atmosphere. The house is gigantic and right on beach. Kids loved the dogs and they went with us to the beach and the restaurant. House got all you need (fridge etc) and is well cleaned. Also there is mini shop on the property. We hate to go.

The place is great. It's comfortable, clean, well-located and has everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped and that is very important to me. Right in front of the beach and they have a mini supermarket where you can find anything you need in a rush.

El lugar está muy bien. Es cómodo, limpio, bien ubicado y tiene todo lo necesario. La cocina a está bien equipada y eso para mí es muy importante. Justo frente a la playa y tienen un minisuper donde encuentras cualquier cosa que te haga falta en un apuro.

Dale's place is even larger than the pictures suggest. It was more than enough space for our family of 5. And we were surprised to have the lovely cleaning ladies give the house a once over every day. Was a nice treat. Location was great. We appreciated the little grocery store on site with prices that beat the competition down the street. Everything in the kitchen was in good working order. Had a great stay. Highly recommend .

Thank you, Margaret. I'm really proud of the good work ethic of the cleaning staff.  They would actually clean twice a day if the guests permitted.  We are right on the beach and sand is ever present.  Thank you for the good review and we will make sure brooms are stored in the house so guests can keep better keep the sand at bay.

Great little place on the beach, we loved it!

Dale's place was great!  Dale and his manager Veronica were so helpful and easy to communicate with leading up to and during our stay.  It was a perfect location to access great surf at Playa Amarillo.

The staff is wonderful. Veronica and her sisters run the place and the entire staff is efficient friendly and skilled. It's a few feet from the beach. Small store on site for drinks beer run and other essentials. Wifi works just fine and there is an outdoor shady space to setup a computer for work.

Awesome place to stay and hang out. Couldn't have found a better place to relax and experience coastal Nicaragua. Some great surfing in the area if you are prepared to walk or hire a panga.

We really enjoyed are time at Dale's place. The cottage we stayed in was perfect for us.  The staff were very curtious and did an excllent job while we were there.  The location was great with a short walk to restaurants and groceries and access to the beach.  The scene was laid back and we enjoyed talking with the other guests at the site.

I have lived and traveled in Nicaragua for over two years and can't think of a better place to enjoy beach time. It's got everything you need and nothing you don't, so it's the best mix of convenience and price. The location is fantastic. Just feet from the water, beautiful rocky headlands, and a beautiful deserted beach a 5-10 minute walk away that is great for surfing and relaxing. You can walk to the many family owned restaurants in the neighborhood or cook yourself. Everything - bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen - is immaculately clean, not an easy feat at the beach! The whole establishment from reservations to renting surfboards is very professionally run. Above all, this business seems to RESPECT LOCALS and get along well with the local community which is sadly rarer than I, as a lover of the Nicaraguan people, want it to be. Thank you so much!!!

This is a fantastic place to stay. Only downfall is there is currently very little wifi reception as you have to rely on the signal from a bar down the street. Just something to keep in mind, though it is probably better to not be connected and to sit on the lightly shaded deck by the pool and absorb the lovely surroundings without distraction.

Awesome location, house is right on the beach. Dale was good about communicating. House is as described, lots of space for all of us (5 of us stayed). We wish we could have stayed longer than one night! We'll be back. 

Dale was a great host, and his place is in a wonderful location. The main beach is beautiful, and the beach over the hill is even better. Very relaxing few days at the beach! 

A very nice place to enjoy with friends or the family. The house is simple but has everything you need to have a pleasant stay. Really the best part is the setting, a beautiful and quiet beach, with charm. We spent most of our time in the yard, doing barbecues, lying in the hammock, or talking under a leafy tree.

Un lugar muy bonito para disfrutar con amigos o con la familia. La casa es sencilla pero tiene lo necesario para tener una estancia agradable. Realmente lo mejor es el entorno, una playa preciosa y tranquila, con encanto. Nosotros nos pasamos la mayor parte del tiempo en el patio, haciendo barbacoas, acostados en la hamaca o hablando bajo un frondoso árbol.

We had a wonderful stay with Dale! He was incredibly generous to upgrade our accommodations when our reservation was accidentally double booked. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Gigante. We wish we could have stayed longer. Book at Dale's cool places to stay- you won't regret it!!

What a fantastic spot. Right on the beach, yard and firepit shaded by a big beautiful tree, two good bedrooms and space in the living room for your friends to sleep too. I can't wait to come back!

Dale's is a lovely quiet place right on the beach. It is a short walk to restaurants and the local store and also a short walk the other direction to Playa Amarillo for great surf and a beautiful beach. I would say it is the best location in town. The staff was very friendly and helpful and kept our place nice and clean. The only downside was that the dogs seem to like to do their barking at night, but they are also really sweet dogs that will accompany you around town.

Sorry about the dogs, they are adolescents and they will grow out of it. We just have to wait them out.  At least they make up for it during the day.

Great shack on the beach. Dale was a good host, though I think he would rather be on a boat somewhere. So would I for that matter. Playa gigante is not yet spoiled. We enjoyed cooking meals, swimming, walking the beaches, reading books, overall relaxing. Definitely stop in Rivas for groceries before coming out to his place.

Great house in such a beautiful spot right on the beach. Friendly staff, clean and a really relaxed feel. Highly recommend. Thanks for a great stay Dale. 

Go to Playa Gigante and stay with Dale! You will not be disappointed. We fell asleep listening to the waves crashing. We woke up and lounged around the hammocks while drinking coffee. Yea, there's no AC or hot water but you won't mind at all. The house was cool in the evening and had a constant ocean breeze. Plus, you'll have Internet so you'll survive! The locals restaurants had great food and we enjoyed cooking at home too. Everyone was very warm and hospitable. Dale set us up with chartering a fishing boat so we were able to go out and see the coastline. So beautiful. Just go.

We loved Dale's Place! Great spot, right on the beach, easily walkable neighborhood, staff was great. Simple, had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again! 

Dale communicated directions perfectly to arrive at this quaint little beach respite in Playa Gigante.  The house is perfect for up to 6 people comfortably.  The small kitchenette is handy for stocking up on groceries and cooking breakfast, lunch or dinner before hitting the beach, or going fishing.  The house is no frills, but is located on a beautiful beach about 100 yards from the water.  The beach outback is perfect for strolling, playing in the huge waves, or trying your hand at riding some waves.  Gigante is a laid back little town with friendly people and amazing views.  You cannot beat this little house for the price.

Warm welcome. Very accommodating. Perfect place to relax and good location. Simple but comfortable accommodation, well equipped (Fresh water, WiFi)

Accueil chaleureux. Très arrangeant. Lieu de détente parfait et bien situé. Logement simple mais confortable, bien équipé (Eau douce, Wi-FI)

I loved my house on the beach.  The beds were comfortable.  The kitchen has a full size fridge and 3 burner stove top so we cooked almost all of our meals.  The staff are very friendly and helpful.   Even though I had a private house, there are several outdoor communal spaces where I met other guests from around the world.

I had the best time here! The house itself is simple yet well equipped, with staff there to help it answer any questions. We cooked most of our meals there and were very satisfied with the amount of equipment we had to work with. The beach is just a step away from the front door equipped with a picnic table and hammock to enjoy. The staff is beyond friendly and the pups are super cute and sweet! There is a sweet fishing town right by the house where you can buy groceries or get a great meal. If you're here for surf, the constant on shore winds are lovely and so is the surf! It's a quick and wonderful walk down to the nearest break. We loved it so much we are returning back to end the lay of our trip in Nica.

Everything was ready when we arrived. An employee greeted us and handed us the keys. We had access to him, the maid and Dale if needed throughout the week, whether for questions about the house or the neighborhood. The house and the place are as presented on the site, so as we imagined it - the common places, hammocks, chairs, outdoor shower and most importantly, the beach attached to the property. Our expectations have been met. Veronica came to clean up twice during the week, and equipped us with more shower towels since we were 6 people. 

Tout était prêt à notre arrivée. Un employé nous a accueilli et nous a remis les clés. Nous avons eu accès à lui, à la femme de ménage et à Dale au besoin et ce tout au long de la semaine, que ce soit pour des questions sur la maison, ou encore le quartier. La maison et l'endroit sont tels que présentés sur le site, donc tel que nous l'imaginions - les lieux communs, les hamacs, les chaises, la douche extérieure et surtout, la plage connexe à la propriété. Nos attentes ont été comblées. Veronica est venue faire le ménage à 2 reprises au cours de la semaine, et nous a équipé avec plus de serviettes de douche puisque nous étions 6 personnes. 

Dale cool places to stay is a real slice of paradise. We had a dream vacation! the house is located at the northern tip of el gigante, almost on the beach 50 m from the sea...difficult to find better in terms of quality service. Our 2 kids loved it. Dale's employees (julian,armando,janette,veronica) are very friendly and professional.

Dale cool places to stay est un vrai petit coin de paradis.Nous avons passé des vacances de reves! la maison se situe à la pointe nord de el gigante, quasiment sur la plage à 50 m de la mer...difficile de trouver mieux en terme de prestation de qualité. Nos 2 enfants ont adorés. Les employés de Dale (julian,armando,janette,veronica) sont trés sympathique et professionnels.

Great place to stay right on the beach, you couldn't be closer. Many local restaurants a close walk and the beach is great to swim at. Sandy bottom and very gradual slope. Dale was quite helpful whenever called upon. Good place to walk around and interact with the local people who are very friendly. 

Dale's Cool Places to Stay was just awesome.  The 2 bedroom house is a steal; it is clean, secure, and best of all its right on the beach.  There were 5 people in our group and we easily had room for a few more.  All the outside areas are great for hanging out in the shade and meeting other travellers.  Total community vibe.  The local workers were friendly and helpful as well. The beach out front is great for swimming and would be perfect for kids or beginners just learning to surf.  Playa Amarillo is a short walk and Colorados and Panga Drops are a bit further up the beach.  We will definitely be returning and bringing even more of our friends and family.  Just book it, you will be glad you did.

We stayed at the Beach House for nearly a week and highly enjoyed our stay. It's a modest place, very comfortable with everything we needed. Dale and his staff were extremely helpful and kind. When the power went out for an evening, Dale's was the only spot on the beach that had two generators to keep the lights on and the fridge cold. If you're looking for a laid back stay literally right on the beach, this place is for you. I would absolutely go back. Dale was wonderfully helpful and responded quickly to questions prior to our departure as well.

Staying at Dale's was great. He's completely hands off if you want him to be, but he's got most of the answers if you need 'em. He's a great resource. Also, most people in and around town know Dale, so his "compound" is an easy place to meet or have things delivered. I stayed in the green 2BR house with 3 other guys. It was perfect. Beds were fine, shower worked and we cooked rice, beans, plantains and fish most nights in the kitchen. Playa Gigante is gorgeous. Quintessential fishing village with roosters to wake you up and a rotating roster of traveling surfers. Eat at Mama Lin's, Party Wave or the hostel all the way down the street. Surf or rent a bicycle at Monkey House. Rent a moto from Dale. Get a last day massage at Aqua (10min south). Thanks Dale!

The place was great. We had a warm and pleasurable stay.

My family of four just finished up a week at The beach house. Playa Gigante and Dale's places are all we were looking for and more. Highly recommend if you are looking for something off the beaten path where you will meet like minded travelers and locals alike. Dale's team does a great job. We were sad to leave but happy for the great memories we take with us.

Thank you Don, I'm so proud of Veronica and the team she has put together. They are all working and excelling way above their previous stations in life. That and the fact they bring their joy to work and share it with my guests makes Cool Places.... what it is, a really cool place to stay.

Great place right on the beach.  It could definitely use some TLC but overall pretty comfortable.  

The house on the beach has been giving love to travelers for over a decade now.  There is so much love generated by that house and it's location.  If we fancied it up we would have to raise the price and would attract those people looking for gated communities and not the cool people, like yourself, that we get.

Dales place is amazing! Not only is the location great but the people and staff their made our experience the best one yet. The house on the property was where we stayed and it is very well set up, my girlfriend and I had everything we needed to cook and relax for our stay. We all felt very safe and looked after. Especially because of the amazing dogs, which made our space even more enjoyable. Keep up the great work dale and staff!

We had a good time but will say more after a longer stay coming back soon, in early Dec.

Vincent, It is my intention to build an equal pit in front of the other unit upon my return.  That will put the partiers on the other side. Thank you for your advice and we are looking forward to doing a better job on your return  dale

Amazing spot on one of the best beaches I've ever seen. Dale provides great insight, and very reliable transportation from Grenada and to the Costa Rican border. The house is literally steps from the waves...and the sunsets are magical. The house was comfortable and even better in person!   Would recommend to anyone!!! We will 100% be back!

I had a great time! Good location and clean facilities. Dale is very easy to get along with and also has wifi! 

Staying with my 10 year old son at Dale's place for 7 weeks was one of the best experiences of my life.  We lived right on the beach and were immediately immersed in the local culture.  We studied Spanish a 30 second walk away, we surfed in the yard and and on the bigger waves a five minute walk away.   We made friends will lots of locals, adults and kids.  Dale is a real icon of local culture and is loved by the local and x-pat communities alike.  He and the people who stay there are exactly the kind of people you want to share your fire with.  The fire that we cooked fish and fresh veggies over ever night after sunset, while people gathered, brought food, and played music.  One night we threw the best 10 year old birthday party ever that turned into a latin dance party in one yard with the kids playing baseball in the other.  So if that's the kind of experience you want, Dale's is the place to do it.  I can't wait to go back and visit my Nicaraguan family.  

The house and property were not as described. Everything was better than described. The house is only feet from the beach and walking distance to anywhere in town. Dale's property and the town of El Gigante both have good vibes. Buenas Ondas!   Thanks to Dale, Armando and Veronica (NOT Victoria) for a great stay. El Gigante was our favorite place in all of Nicaragua and Dale's was a huge part of that. Until we meet again...

Airbnb ask's my for a confidential evaluation of my guests.   Veronica and I are sitting here talking about how simpatico and cool our guests are. You guys are like family.  What a great way to make a living.  Thank you for brighting our lives

It was a beautiful place to stay. We met other surfers and the staff was great. Multiple restaurants around the location. Birds chirping every morning. The power went out for almost an entire day but the wind and gas stoves kept is going, true Nicaraguan experience! 

This place was amazing!! The house is seriously steps from the water and just minutes walking from pulperias. The house was in great condition and clean when we arrived. The area where the house is situated is perfect. Next to a few other accommodations but far enough that you can't hear all the ruckus from neighbors. The rocks situated just to the right of the house are the best place to catch the amazing sunsets every night.   Dale was super attentive and very responsive to all needs and questions. This place is seriously a little chunk of paradise and I would totally recommended it. Hope to come back in the future!!

We loved this clean house with our 10 month old and 2.5 year old children. His staff was kind and helpful. The beach was stunning and a joy to listen to while laying in bed.?We are already planning a trip back. 

we had a relaxing time around the house and mostly enjoyed the view and the warm showers in the morning. we liked the kitchen where we cooked and hung out in the backyard. was also nice to talk to the staff who told us a lot about the community. we are happy we stayed here! 

Great place to stay. Best spot in gigante on the beach!

Playa Gigante is absolutely beautiful and perfect if you're looking for an isolated beach spot to surf and relax. The community is a mix of friendly locals and expats, and it seems like almost everyone is an experienced surfer. Cows and dogs roam the dusty streets of the town; the beaches are mostly empty and very clean. There are a few bars and restaurants to visit along the main road. Party Wave was suggested for breakfast and coffee and did not disappoint. There is a small store in the town offering some essentials, including beer and rum. We found a scenic spot for seafood on top of the hill next to Dale's property where we had a view of Gigante and Playa Amarillo as the sun was setting.  Dale's house is just as pictured. Right on the beach, the waves crash a few hundred yards from the doorstep. The house is clean and spacious with a working kitchen and large bathroom and is surrounded by Dale's other listed properties.  Be prepared for the high winds at night to shake the roof, might not be an ideal place if you're a light sleeper, but we slept fairly well. When we arrived the electricity was out and a few men were doing construction on the houses. Dale explained later that the high winds had torn off a roof and knocked out the electricity. The electricity came on a few hours later when we were at a bar down the road. If you're looking to take surf lessons or rent a board, you simply ask around town, everyone is willing to help.  We enjoyed our stay at Gigante and at Dale's house! Thanks for having us!

Dale's beach house was exactly what we were looking for. A little rustic, comfortable and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay and I can honestly say that I would stay with Dale again if I return to Playa Gigante. It might take a little extra to get there but it is worth it for a very relaxing stay on the beach.

3BR House