Hannah

This place is genuinely special. The architecture stands out: it’s an authentic fisherman’s-style home with beautiful woodwork and a thatched roof that really captures the laid-back Nicaraguan coast. The space is warm, full of character, and the indoor-outdoor flow is something you just have to experience. The main area is great for cooking and hanging out, especially with the Argentinian-style parrilla. We grilled fresh red snapper from local fishermen. The kitchen has everything you need, so hosting meals and spending time together is easy. The rooms are comfortable, with reliable AC, hot water, and thoughtful touches. The décor is relaxed and the house has all the essentials. My favorite spot was watching the sunset in the upper deck room. The location is unbeatable, truly beachfront. Walk out the gate, and you’re in clear, calm warm water in seconds for a swim. World-class surf breaks are just minutes away. This place is a rare mix of authenticity, comfort, and location.

The house was ideal, loved the layout and Mathew was amazing, and gracious. The playa is a gorgeous little fishing village with a really fun hike and amazing views up the hill on the south of the beach. The only thing we didn’t realize is that Gigante is one the most popular beaches for the locals on holidays! It was filled with literally thousands of people, they were camped out in front of the house most of our stay. This isn’t necessarily a negative, just not the peaceful experience we were looking for and it stung a little more because we paid a holiday/premium rate of over $700 per night😖 Rookie mistake on my end!!! That being said, we would really love to go back and stay at Hannah’s place when it’s not a holiday weekend and when the rates are more reasonable.