Mitch

LOVED IT! It's so cool to be surrounded by so much nature but also have all of the confort and amenities. Hot water almost feels like too much haha. The staff is also fantastic and really happy to help with anything. We were lucky to also have yoga classes with Rihanna while there which was a nice bonus. I need to come back ASAP.

Very unique and lovely house inside the jungle. The food was also one of the best that we had in the country with ingredients of their farms. Every logistic was also incredibly smooth due to the super helpful staff, would highly recommend to unwind in this beautiful place during your stay in Nicaragua!

Excellent location. Loved the jungle. Would definitely stay again and recommend to my friends.

What an amazing place to stay on Ometepe. As it is located in the forest, one night we had an Ant invasion taking over our cabin. The guys from the farm helped us right away, sprayed some vinegar and gave us another cabin as it takes time for the ants to leave. They explained that they don’t use poison to kill them, they just destroy their ways with vinegar so they leave one by one. Pretty awesome. It was a bit of a hustle as we just wanted to go to bed but it’s still nature and it happens sometimes. We still felt comfortable here and can really recommend this place. I will definitely come back here!

Selvista was amazing!! Very jungle feeling yet luxury. The treehouse was comfy and private, we were visited by a monkey immediately. The best meal I had on my 10 day trip was at the restaurant on site with all farm fresh ingredients. Friendly staff and good vibes all around, the paths are lit up so it’s easy to navigate after dark. The views of the volcano is amazing, and star gazing was the best here!

This place was absolutely amazing for our 3 night stay on ometepe. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay on the island.

Definitely an amazing place if you want a bit of an upscale experience on Ometempe, there is a basket of fresh fruit near the open air kitchen that's free for all the guests to take and a pile of coconuts to sip on, what more could you need!

Very nice stay!

We had a wonderful time. The view from the terrace of the volcano is incredible and better than expected.

We loved our stay in Balgue. Great location, excellent food and wonderful staff. Highly recommend hiking the volcano!

Great accommodation that offered an amazing view of the Concepcion volcano. Very clean and very atypical in the middle of the jungle.

Nice and clean place to stay. The setting of the property is great. Breakfast is very good and enjoyable! You should expect some animals in the accommodation but this is part of the charm of the place!

Our favourite Central American stay! The property is stunningly beautiful and luxurious nestled in the jungle surrounded by wildlife. The rooms are immaculately clean, tastefully decorated and well-ventilated, complete with thoughtful amenities like a water filter. Breakfast was a highlight, featuring a point system to create your own meal. It was a welcome change from months of local cuisine, especially the delicious sausages and bacon. The staff were incredibly helpful and mostly spoke good English. We had a minor issue with a guest taking some of our birthday cake from the fridge but the staff quickly made it right by offering free cake from their restaurant and even upgraded our room to one with a beautiful view of Concepcion Volcano. Their caring and thoughtful service truly stood out and was some of the best we’ve experienced on our Central American trip. Overall, it was a fantastic stay and we highly recommend Selvista/Bambouserie!

Place was super cool. The sounds are amazing. We did have some ear buds just in case that were helpful but it was a really unique spot all nestled in the jungle.

It was perfect! Nature with an amazing view and the sound of nature in the morning! Everything was great and the massages on the balcony are a must! Not too hot, no mosquitoes, or other bugs.

We enjoyed our stay so much. The place was clean and beautiful. As shown in the pictures. We loved that they had some local fruits in the kitchen for people to enjoy. As Mitch said, it is better if you check in before it gets dark as the way to get from the road to the place it’s a dark and bumpy. Overall, it was great, and we would definitely go back!

We had the best time! The staff was super nice and the location was insane. You could tell that everything was made with a lot of love for details and they offered great information about everything happening on Ometepe. It's not super easy to get to the hotel but it's absolutely worth it. Would definitely recommend☺️

spectacular stay, so so peaceful and the vibes were immaculate. we booked last minute after planning a day trip to ometepe. if you follow the instructions precisely it is easy to find, and the accommodations are amazing. i’d love to stay in one of the bigger treehouses next time! you can reserve a prix fix dinner that is thoughtfully prepared and very delicious. over all, one of the best “glamping” experiences i’ve had. also booked a private massage last minute that they do on your balcony and it was amazing. highly recommend!

This place was far beyond our expectations. I would describe this place as more of a retreat as there are so many amazing amenities, the staff are attentive, the hosts are very accommodating. We were able to organize rides through them very easily, which made our stay in a new country so much more reassuring. The food at the restaurant was very good as well. But, the most incredible part was waking up to the sounds of birds and the faint noise of howler monkeys in the distance. Im truly surprised this place was available on short notice, as they deserve to be fully booked well ahead of time.

Omg this place was a dream! So peaceful and absolutely stunning inside and out. Our lil oasis in the trees has the best views and was so clean and spacious, the staff do an incredible job of creating a lovely, tranquil, and restful environment. I had to work a bit but the wifi ended up being incredibly dependable, and the space, while a bit removed from the main road (only a hassle without a vehicle), was really close to Raindance (the famous wet Wednesday hostel) and a few lovely restaurants! Would recommend to anyone visiting!!

The staff were incredible. The food was incredible. The place was incredible. The only issue we had was the actual bungalow's location, which is not disclosed in the description, but rather "mentioned" in the photos. The bungalow overlooks the restaurant kitchen which is busy from 6:00 am until 9:30 pm. Not a big deal, but definitely didn't give the feeling of privacy. We did speak with the manager about this and she said she would add it to the description. The experience overall was epic! We would definitely go back. I can't stress enough how wonderful the staff were!

Beautiful place, authentic and picturesque. The view of the volcanos is stunning

This place is amazing! The view from the balcony is gorgeous. The restaurant and staff were exceptional, from the food to the staff handling all of our transportation needs, including a taxi to and from the ferry and the rental of a quad (which I highly recommend for getting around). I would absolutely stay here again!

It was so dreamy! Beautiful Place🌸

My husband and I loved staying here. The view was truly magical and the entire farm felt like a little paradise. The stuff was super friendly too and we had a fantastic time. 10/10 would recommend!

We loved our treehouse at Christmas. Very cozy spot, would recommend it for sure. The shower was a treat a little cool and a good way to get refreshed after a hot day. Megan and Evelyn were very sweet and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and we really enjoyed the fresh fruit that was available in the basket. We had scooters rented for the week and that’s how we got around the island. Really cool island!!

Very beautiful place to stay on the island! Loved that you can enjoy all of the fruits & coconuts of the farm. It was also very interesting to walk around the property and see the farm on all of it's glory. Jackfruit was great! The cabin is very nice and the bed very good. The restaurant kitchen is close to this cabin so you get some noise and light at night from there but that didn't bother me that much. The breakfast was pretty good, I liked how it tasted but it could be a bit bigger portion sizes. Overall I enjoyed my stay here a lot.

We had an incredibly wonderful time at the accommodation. The house is in the middle of the jungle and we were woken up in the morning by howler monkeys. The restaurant is also very nice, with a great view and delicious food. We would come back! Thank you very much!

This stay was absolute perfection. We came to stay on this beautiful farm for just few days of our honeymoon in Nicaragua, and as soon as we arrived, we knew we wanted to come back. The accommodations themselves are super comfortable and unique -- you are in the middle of the jungle listening to the sounds of howler monkeys, but you have hot water and super soft sheets. The property is phenomenal -- we loved hanging out with the pups and exploring the flora and fauna of the farm. The meals at the on-site restaurant, including the breakfasts included with the stay, were delicious and fresh, and we actually ended up eating all our dinners there as well. Megan, Mitch, and the rest of the amazing staff were so helpful with getting us taxis booked and arranging for a 4x4 to be brought to the property for us to rent, as well as booking an excursion to go kayaking on the River Istian (definitely do that!). This will be a stay we will remember forever.

The stay was very nice and in the middle of nature. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and we felt very comfortable.

Great tree house surrounded by nature. If you like to observe monkeys, birds, but also other insects and also have nothing against one or the other insect in the interior, this is the place to be. Breakfast was very extensive and delicious! Due to the natural location, it is a little more secluded from other restaurants. But we still felt very comfortable.

couldn’t have asked for better! a gorgeous little jungle escape and so much more than we expected. the breakfast was fantastic and loads of restaurants and shops nearby in Balgue. definitely need a moped or vehicle to make the path up a little easier but would recommend one to see Ometepe overall. highly highly recommend!

This was the nicest accommodation that we have had on our travels of Nicaragua. I would highly recommend to anyone look for accommodation on Ometepe. The treehouse itself was great, with a beautiful view of the volcano. Mitch was a great and responsive host too. 10/10

La Palmera was such a beautiful stay. The treehouse was beautiful and the hosts Mitch and Michelle were awesome! Before we arrived, Michelle gave us the option to pick one of their pre-fixed menus to eat for dinner when we arrived. The food was outstanding and the service was very very good. The treehouse itself was incredibly clean and serene. The shower was cooler water but it’s actually really refreshing since it gets so hot out there! We loved this stay and would definitely return again :)

Absolutely loved this place, we’re already talking about coming back. Host was very proactive with communication and helped us with lots of different activities and accommodations

It was such a unique experience! I loved being up in the air among the trees surrounded by nature! The staff was so helpful and attentive! Delivered everything to the treehouse at my request and were always accessible! It was such a great feeling to be surrounded by nature and at the same time have modern comforts! I got the best of both words! Although I did take advantage and disconnected for a while which was easy to do in the best way! I definitely will be returning and sharing this experience with a guest or two!

We had a wonderful stay. Megan was super responsive and helpful. The place was lovely, great location in nature, and the food was incredible! Highly recommend the restaurant If you’re sensitive to noise at night bring ear plugs as the jungle is loud. It does get hit during the day but the shower is cool and refreshing so that helps. Overall highly recommend for a getaway. Also a great place to start the Maderas volcano hike

This place was so cute and the view was ridiculously beautiful! Waking up to the sounds of howler monkeys is something I will never forget :) The hosts were very responsive and helpful!

An exceptional and great place to stay surrounded by nature. Everything is nicely designed and well thought out with attention to the details.

An incredibly well-curated experience for enthusiasts of cloud forest nature, volcano views, and phenomenal food. The hosts and all staff were always kind, courteous, and helpful. The property is magical, extending from the road up to Finca Magdalena's rainforest reserve: you can hike up to Volcano Maderas starting right at Selvista's restaurant, Zapote. We appreciated the help with ATV rentals and loved the vegetarian option of Zapotes's set price menu to round off our last evening. Would stay there again 💯

Absolutely loved our stay here! Beautiful surroundings, and the Palmera cabin was perfect. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Loved the dogs! :)

the Pitanga house was really nice with a stunning view of the volcano and sunset. we really enjoyed the jungle vibes a lot and the fresh fruit you can eat around the property. also the room feels really private and the shower was nice! the mosquito net in the bed unfortunately had holes which led to some restless nights since there were a lot of mosquitos and ants in the bed. I guess this goes to show how much in nature you are. all in all a cool stay. the price was quite high though.

I absolutely loved my stay here! You are truly out in the jungle, but still have great amenities. And the restaurant was delicious with stunning views.

What a lovely few nights we spent in the tree house, beautiful and isolated but still not too far from other happening things on ometepe! The staff were so nice and friendly!

Stunning view, sun setting behind the volcano brings the magic ! The house is lovely, really nice stop over !

We had an incredibly unique experience staying in this treehouse. The property felt like a jungle playground, full of little gems, wildlife, and endless spots to explore. During our stay, we hiked the Conception volcano and kayaked the Istian River, both unforgettable adventures. Most of our meals were at the on-site restaurant, which was fabulous. The dogs were an absolute delight. We stayed for two nights but definitely wish we had more time! Just a heads up: there’s no hot water in this room, but after a hot day, the cold shower is refreshing way to cool down!

An unmatched experience we will cherish forever!

Great stay at this location! Direct view of the two volcanoes, quiet and clean :) We rented a 4x4, ideal for 2 people to visit and get to activities. A big thank you!

We loved the place! We recommend 100%. The premises and accommodation were beautiful. The restaurant is very good and the staff are very friendly. Nature as it should be experienced on this island!!

Best place to stay on Ometepe! Really well run and organized. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful and the photos really don’t do justice to the beautiful view you will have of conceptíon volcano from your private balcony! The restaurant is amazing and delicious, definitely try the traditional Pinolillo! The staff are amazing, helpful and friendly. Any tour or transportation you want can be arranged through them, they even helped us arrange a taxi on the mainland to take us to our next destination after leaving the island.

Beautiful place. We loved it so much and never wanted to leave. Super peaceful and beautiful. Amazing food just a few steps away.

Arrival was tedious as the wrong address was on Airbnb and the name did not match. As a result, we could hardly find the accommodation because the signage is inadequate. In addition, the landlady was not available for 1.5 hours. Once you have arrived, the location in the jungle is a great experience. You see a lot of animals and are awakened by howler monkeys – just wonderful. The cool nights made air conditioning superfluous. However, a big drawback is that there is only ice-cold water, which was not mentioned anywhere before. If we had known, we probably wouldn't have booked the place. The breakfast needs improvement: Despite the beautiful view, we waited 40 minutes for coffee and fried eggs, although there were more staff than guests. We left out dinner because the menu had little to do with regional cuisine and instead put on "fancy" dishes. Vietnamese coffee on an organic farm in Nicaragua?

Wow. This was an incredible experience. I would absolutely stay here again. It was very easy to rent an ATV- which is how we were able to explore the island. The breakfast included was excellent. I found all the staff to be very friendly.

Such a beautiful place and community. Megan was very responsive with requests and made me felt right at home! I will definitely come back!

We loved our stay here, it had a real jungle feel but we felt comfortable and loved the cabin. The staff were all very friendly and helpful through out, we felt very welcome. The shared kitchen was a lovely space and we tried some delicious fresh fruit. The breakfast included was delicious, but we did miss the rice and beans for fuel for the day if you’re doing some hiking etc. We rented ATVs and had a taxi to and from the port, this was all easy to organise with staff and made the trip stress free. The only suggestion we had would be to have the ATV rental times a bit more flexible, we arrived at 3pm and would have been charged the full $65 to rent one for the afternoon, which seemed a lot for just a few hours as we had one from 8am the next day. I do recommend having one for the stay though as it made it easy to explore the island and was really fun. We enjoyed Balgüe which had some lovely restaurants and it was a great base to explore. We would be delighted to stay here again.

Amazing place! In the heart of nature, several kinds of birds and monkeys. The casa was clean, the hosts are also very receptive. The restaurant in the place is delicious. I recommend it for nature lovers, who like to go off the beaten path and relax.

Great place!

Beautiful farm, nice little houses overlooking the volcano. It’s a bit hard to get to without 4x4 but otherwise the location is great. There was a bit of a construction in the morning that ruined the peace, but other than that it’s an excellent nature gateway. Be aware that most houses don’t have hot water*

Wow this place is beautiful! It has the most incredible view of both volcanoes. The hut is super clean and lovely and comfortable. It’s really tucked away in nature. The restaurant is great and the staff were helpful. They organised a really great guide for me to climb Maderas and made me lunch for the hike. It’s one of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed!

What a great unique place to stay. Staff is helpful and informative. Mostly convenient located to a lot of attractions. Would stay here again.

Cute treehouse on a permaculture farm on Ometepe Island. Definitely a natural experience, you should be aware of that. We had a wonderful stay here for 4 nights, in the rain it can get louder because tin roof, otherwise it's really a little oasis. The insect visit is very limited and was easy to trade. There is also a restaurant on the premises that tastes good food. A shared kitchen with very basic amenities is also available. Communication with the hosts went smoothly, as well as the transfer to and from the port. Balgue is a great base for any activities. We would definitely come back.

Beautiful views!! Space was as described. Host and staff helped set us up with an ATV and transport to and from the ferry which was very helpful. Free breakfast was a nice perk.

Everything was perfect!

A fantastic experience in a stilt surrounded by authentic nature. Megan was very helpful and helped us with the booking of the Ferry and excursions. Friendly and friendly staff. Quality restaurant with great food. We hope to come back in the future, we left our hearts!

Super exciting experience staying here in the middle of nature. The cabin was clean and well maintained. The on-site service was really fln. Good selection is available in the restaurant.

We loved our stay in the pure nature of Ometepe Island. It is a unique experience to stay in the treehouses of La Bambouserie. Also the staff is very kind. We loved to talk to the service member Elias in the restaurant Zapote and ask for recommendations.

Beautiful home with jungle feeling! Absolutely recommended and a great experience to stay there. Food in the restaurant is also good. Good location.

Good stay!

One of our favourite stays! If you want a quiet and relaxing nature getaway, this place is perfect. We had the best view of the volcanoes, the included breakfast was delicious, the team were kind and helpful, and instructions were clear. We loved how much information is provided about the location, the area, what to expect, and more! Thanks for the lovely stay!

We stayed for a few days in the tree house and the staff, accomondations were amazing. Really outlooking, friendly and super helpful with every question we had. They can take care of everything, a little pricier as if you would do it yourself, but you do not have to bother this way. It was really nice waking up to the sounds of the djungle and rain drops on the roof, while laying cozy in your super comfortable bed. It was a realy nice experience.

Lovely place to recommend!

The second night was as amazing as the first one! Great place

We had an amazing stay. The staff was really polite and caring. We recommand!

Beautiful private location I loved the indoor outdoor feel You will need a 4x4 to get to the top, we had rented atvs but the host offered to arrange transportation or help us with our bags from the lower parking lot where you don’t need 4x4s

Really good host! Responded quickly and was so nice!

Good stay. Just follow their directions and look out for the sign they post on their website

We had a very nice night at the accommodation the host was very friendly

Our favourite stay of the trip! The treehouse was gorgeous and felt luxurious. Very relaxing to be so immersed in nature !! Breakfast was also delicious and the hosts were very responsive. We got the local bus from Myogalpa and then booked motorbikes and a return taxi with a company in town which we would also recommend !! A little bit cheaper than booking through Selvista :)

Amazing stay, helpful host and very good food at the restaurant!

Sleeping comfortable but among the trees in the middle of the jungle was amazing! Beautiful view of the volcano from the bed. The food at Zapote restaurant is very rich! Unforgettable and beautiful experience!

A super nice place to stay among the woods. Ideal for watching birds or howler monkeys from the balcony. The restaurant offers sustainable food with fruits and vegetables from your own farm. Highly recommend.

Nice place, with privacy and lush vegetation.

delicious fruity breakfasts with juice and coffee or tea with an amazing view on design.

We had a very unique stay in this Ometepe treehouse! It was amazing waking up to the sounds of monkeys and exotic birds. We did stay at a very hot time of year (late May) so the heat was tough, but they do supply a fan and the breeze at night comes through the screen walls. It was so cool to be surrounded by the jungle, although the walls are mostly screens, we still felt safe and secure in the off the ground treehouse! It has an awesome restaurant up the hill with an insane view of the Concepción volcano! Balgüe is a great place to stay on the island if you want to be close to San Ramon Waterfall hike and in between the 2 volcanoes but in a peaceful area. We rented scooters from the port and didn't have any problem scootering about an hour directly to the airbnb. The driveway is definitely a bit bumpy but nothing a crossover scooter can't handle! Be prepared to be living the jungle life as there are plenty of large insects and small lizards hanging out in/around the room - no harm!

This is real adventure to live in this house. Incredible experience.

It was a awesome experience having a Treehouse to oneself and beeing surrounded by nature. I would say the things to do there and organized by their place are more on the expensive side, especially for Nicaragua (food, trips, rentals, taxi service), but the quality shows. You pay a little bit more but you get top standard.

A special location in the middle of the jungle along with the sounds of nature. Very cool and beautiful place

Very nice jungle cabin near Balgue with an amazing view of the lake and volcano. In the morning we woke op with the music of birds and howler monkeys. The place does get quite hot in the afternoon as there is limited shade, but you'll likely be away anyway. The restaurant and breakfast were good with a very nice sunset view. I really recomend using their transportation services and renting ATV/scooters through them.

Had such an amazing time in Omatepe staying here. Not a single bad thing to say. Loved the sounds of the jungle, and especially the howler monkeys waking us up early in the morning. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

+ Great treehouse, sustainably designed with everything you need + The facility is amazing, with lots of tropical animals + Shared kitchen with large fruit basket (free) and the fridge is always full of drinks (basis of trust) + Restraunt (Selvista) with great view of the volcano and groceries right from the farm - The bungalow was hard to find. The instructions in the text should be revised and also a sign with "La Palmera" placed directly at the bungalow (as with the other two) - The pigs are quite "aggro", especially opposite motorcycles/noise - A small fridge in the cabin would be great - Unfortunately, the tour to learn more about the facility and permaculture was a bit inflexible from the times - The way to Balgue stretches and through barking dogs in the evening we dared no further -> we had to eat at the hotel restaurant every evening - Breakfast could be faster (we waited 30 min for coffee

Very unique experience - I would recommend this 100%. * Clean, private space, net for the bed was great. The restaurant was a big highlight with awesome food and an unforgettable view. * Staff was so helpful and nice. *Fresh coconuts + fruit in community kitchen available for free. * breakfast that was included was great * We rented an ATV which was dropped at the port for us when we arrived. We paid to fill up the gas at the Airbnb before leaving-very helpful. * ONLY downfall is large spiders- but I survived LOL and we are living in their territory so it's to be expected

Loved the location, amazing landscape and our very private treehouse. We took a nap in the shaded hammock after a long travel, had a beautiful view of Consepcion at sunset. Ended our day with a lovely meal at the restaurant! so grateful we found this slice of heaven!! Gracias!!

Beautiful home and unique setting. A couple more lights leading up the property from the parking would be nice.