Liya

Reviews

Superhost

161 total reviews · 4 listings · 2 locations

90% rated 5★

161 reviews

4.88

2024–2026

Cleanliness 4.8

Accuracy 4.8

Communication 5.0

Location 4.9

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.8

161 reviews

Casa Andrew

Rob

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 weeks ago

Liya’s place was absolutely perfect and in one of the best locations, central to everything. Would definitely love to stay there again!

Excellent place. I would stay again without hesitation. Everything was clean and tidy. Carol was very attentive.

We had such a lovely stay at Liya Place! The co-host Javier was absolutely amazing, he was so helpful and quick to answer any questions we had. He also made organising things around the island so easy, from scooter rentals to taxis and anything else we needed. The place itself was beautiful. It was simple but had everything you could need, and the surrounding area was absolutely gorgeous. It’s also conveniently located, with lots of restaurants and other places easily accessible by scooter. You definitely need a scooter to get around this island, but once you have one, the location is great for exploring. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Liya Place!

Lovely place to stay on Ometepe. Beds and pillows were super comfy. We did have an issue on and off with hot water however a cold shower was no bad thing! Aircon currently being installed which will be nice although the fans provided were very efffective. We used José Luis for taxi to and from the port and to hire motorbikes and ATVs. Good shop nearby and the hostel over the road do good pizzas. All capped off by a lovely friendly dog who visited a few times.

Beautiful, spacious home in a magical setting. Liya and Javier were very responsive and friendly with communication, especially in regard to an issue that arose with the house; Javier did his best to coordinate a quick assessment and solving of the situation with a professional, and Liya was fast and proactive in offering compensation for the challenges we faced due to the issue. Amazing location with a stunning view in very close walking distance to fantastic restaurants and the entire town of Balgue itself. Highly recommended.

Very nice little house with a garden and a super nice covered terrace. The house is well ventilated and the mosquito nets are in very good condition, which is very helpful because there are many power outages on Ometepe. Large and comfortable beds, nice neighborhood with a supermarket and beaches not far away, as well as the main sites to visit. Independent check-in with a code lock, which is very convenient. The Wednesday party doesn't bother you, or do like me and go have a drink. We felt very comfortable there, like at home.

Great location and large spacious house for our family. Lovely patio. We loved the large kitchen to cook meals and area outside to wash and hang clothes. Liya and Javier were the most communicative, quick and friendly co-hosts for all of our questions - whether for local recommendations, questions about the house, etc. There is no A/C but every room has ceiling fans and plenty of portable fans to move to where you may need to use them for daily living/sleeping; however, be aware of this if you are used to having A/C. It was warmer than it usually is this time of year. Plenty of local restaurants, and shops to buy necessities, smoothie place right next door part of the Zopilote finca, and even an outdoor school literally right next door our 6 year old daughter had the pleasure of being a part of for the almost 2 weeks we were in the area. It was also mango season so we had plenty of fruit to enjoy from the fruit that fell from the trees. Lovely home and location!

We had a wonderful stay. The house is large, clean, and spacious. The kitchen was very well equipped, so we were able to cook a lot. Communication with the owners was quick, and they also recommended a taxi driver and a motorcycle rental company. The location is excellent—central, close to the great El Pital restaurant, and with small supermarkets nearby. It’s important to be prepared for a lot of insects, scorpions, and spiders due to the area, and for those who find the fans insufficient, it can get very hot. In addition, it was difficult to adjust the water temperature in the shower. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it.

A little oasis! We felt like we had our own hidden gem in Ometepe. Location was super close to everything we wanted to do (sunset at Playa Mango, horseback riding at Finca Montania Sagrada, Saturday market in Santa Cruz, etc). Great restaurants just a few minutes away (the hosts have a welcome book with great recommendations). The place was very clean and comfortable with multiple fans and a filter for water. If it’s available, book it!!

We had a wonderful stay Liya's rustic cabin. The location was ideal — peaceful and secluded enough to feel like a true retreat, while still being close enough to El Pital for convenient food options and coffee runs. The air conditioning was surprisingly excellent and reliable (besides one night the power went out), which made it easy to get relief from the island heat. We especially appreciated the quiet surroundings, natural beauty, and relaxing atmosphere. It was the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind while still being near great food and amenities.

Liya's place was a clean and well maintained casita, no bugs and very clean and comfortable. There is no aircon so it gets hot at night but there are plenty of fans and everything worked perfectly. There's great restaurants nearby especially the Café Campestre. There can be noisy in the area at night because of the Raindance parties but the house is lovely and good value if one wants a private stay and there's private parking too. We enjoyed our stay at Ometepe because the house was such a lovely home to come back to.

Casa San Ramon

Rob

Repeat guest

Excellent, 5 months ago

Absolutely amazing place. And location was beautiful right on the water. Thanks again for the beautiful experience!

Oasis Rústico

Jessica

Excellent, 5 months ago

It’s a cute little rustic place in the jungle. we absolutely love the bathtub and the little sitting place by the window. The bed was comfy. And Liya is an amazing hostess. There is a lovely restaurant down the hill by the lake called El Pital from where one can see sunsets over the volcano, a must do. We really enjoyed our stay.

The best thing about this house is the location. If you’re okay with walking in the heat and some gentle hills, you can reach spots like El Zopilote, El Pital, Café Campestre, and local comedores in about 15–30 minutes. It’s right across from Raindance, which could be a plus or minus—while we weren’t bothered by the Wednesday party noise, there were a lot of cars parking in front of the gate, blocking our exit. Not an issue for us because we were staying in, but worth noting. With a scooter or ATV, beaches like Playa Mangoes and Santa Cruz are a short ride away. The house matches the photos; while there’s no AC (common for Ometepe), plenty of fans kept things comfortable, and we had no issues with mosquitoes or other critters. What could be improved is the shower water pressure (which was like a trickle), cleaning the shower wall tiles, and providing some extra towels, especially for longer stays. We didn’t have hot water but that was fine with us because we were always hot.

Oasis Rústico

Denise

Excellent, 7 months ago

Comfortable private cabin with everything you need close to lovely restaurants and the main attractions on Ometepe. Helpful host.

We loved liya’s place. The location was perfect and it felt like home in no time. We needed help with a few things during our stay (extra blankets, as one single sheet we found not to be enough. And trouble with the lights and internet)and the hosts were very responsive and helpful. The home was a little dirty and needed some love in certain areas but nothing major. Overall, wonderful stay and worth the money. We would definitely return.

I would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling to Ometepe. The house and garden were beautiful and the location was close to all of the activities we had planned for our time on the island. My only complaint was that the WiFi didn’t work (we were only there for a couple days so I didn’t bother the host about it), but other than that, the space was great!

Host Response

Hello Rebekah! Thank you for the compliments 🫶🏽 we are glad you liked it, and also I'm very sorry about the wifi, due to strong winds during these days the wifi company suffered several damages to the fiber optic lines, I hope this inconvenience didn't affect your experience at our place 😊 thank you again

I would not recommend staying here. Lyia was responsive and helpful. Yet the house itself is located next to a busy street, and in front of a restaurant where they play loud music (sometimes until late at night). There was no A/C, meaning that the house got really heated. The curtains were either absent or insufficient. The kitchen was poorly equipped. The location more broadly is nice, the chocolate factory nearby is amazing.

Host Response

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found us responsive and helpful, and that you enjoyed the area and the nearby chocolate factory 😊 Regarding A.C.. as clearly stated in the listing, the house does not offer air conditioning. Each bedroom is equipped with ceiling fans, additional standing fans, and the living room also has strong ventilation. Many guests find this sufficient, but we understand that personal comfort preferences vary. The house is located near local businesses, which is also visible in the map location before booking. The structure of the home is designed so that bedrooms are more insulated from outside noise, and most guests do not report significant disturbance. As for the kitchen and curtains, we continuously maintain and improve the house and appreciate constructive feedback. We truly care about providing a comfortable and accurate stay experience, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.

Lakeview Serenity

Nathalie

Excellent, 8 months ago

Lovely big and airy house in El Madroñal in pretty surroundings. Liya and Javier were super hosts and communication was easy which was an added plus to the entire stay. Would highly recommend!!

Casa San Ramon

Anthony

Excellent, 8 months ago

Beautiful spot near the water, we all had a lovely time thank you

The place is impressive and very beautiful, only the images they have in the app are somewhat outdated, they need to be updated... some of the descriptions they give, we couldn't find them... we had some situations with the water, it ran out in different places in the house, and also the bathroom drain seemed to need maintenance. Kathy is very helpful, but it was beyond her reach to fix the problems! Still, we enjoyed our stay!

Host Response

Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. We’re glad to hear you found the house beautiful and enjoyed your stay🙏 We appreciate your comments regarding the photos and maintenance. We will review everything carefully and follow up with our maintenance team to improve these points. Thank you very mach again, and we hope to host you again in the future.🙏🙏🙏

The house is very large and well equipped with everything needed for a vacation. The island itself is beautiful, and the restaurants were excellent. One issue we experienced was very low water pressure in the showers, or possibly the shower heads need to be replaced. Our main concern was the ferry information. This was our first time visiting Ometepe, and although the host provided a list of ferry contact numbers, none of them were working. We were not informed that vehicle space on the ferry needs to be reserved at least a month in advance. Because we couldn’t reach anyone by phone, we arrived on the day of travel and found there were no available spaces for our vehicle. As a result, we had to pay an additional $70 (plus the regular ferry fare) to secure space to and from the island, and we also lost a day of our trip. On the return, we had to leave at 4:30 AM because that was the only available ferry option. If the host could provide a reliable contact or assist guests—especially

Host Response

Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and for staying with us. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the house, the island, and the restaurants.🙏🙏 Regarding the water pressure, thank you for pointing it out, we’ve already taken note and will be checking the shower heads to improve this for future guests. Regarding the ferry, we completely understand how frustrating that situation must have been. Unfortunately, the contact numbers we share are the official ones provided by the ferry companies, and at times they are simply not responsive.. which can be frustrating for us as well. This year, ferry demand has been much higher than in previous years, and vehicle spaces have been filling up faster than expected, something we unfortunately had no way of anticipating. Thank you again for your understanding and for sharing your experience.. your feedback helps us improve communication for future guests.

The name says it all- this was TRULY an oasis. Nestled in the charming viney forest, surrounded by every type of flower- amazing. Directly across the street from the path to Pital, incredible restaurants right down the road- the BEST part of the island and cozy. Liya answered all of our questions and responded positively to every request. It was wonderful. *Just be sure to bring all your belongings indoors at night- there are people in Ometepe who are not financially stable and desperate. This has NOTHING to do with the place- just a general note to travelers and applies to anywhere with economic disparity, really. Thank you Liya!!

I really like Ometepe and Liya's place. It's quiet, yet within walking distance of many places. When I arrived around 8:00 p.m., it was pitch dark, and I could not find the right entrance. Thankfully, my taxi driver was very helpful. He coordinated with Liya, and we were finally able to find the place! Liya and the taxi driver were both so kind and helpful. I felt like I was staying at a friend's home because they took such good care of me! I highly recommend Liya's place. A+++

Place is rather overlooked by the main house on the property and has no real outdoor space bar a tiny table with 1 chair. It is very dark inside due to needing to close shutters or being seen. A little rundown inside and a really uncomfortable bed that slopes from the middle out. In a nice village quite near lots of nice places to eat but you might need your own transport.

Host Response

Thank you so much, Cathy, for your stay and for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that some things didn’t meet your expectations. We’ve taken your comments about the lighting, outdoor space, and mattress to heart and we will make the improvements. Wishing you wonderful travels ahead🙏

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