Usha
Reviews
46 total reviews
78% Excellent
46 reviews
4.72
2023–2026
Cleanliness 4.7
Accuracy 4.9
Communication 4.9
Location 4.6
Check-in 4.6
Value 4.9
46 reviews

Isabella
OK, 4 months ago
The location was great, nearby many beautiful beaches. Spacious enough for two people and the dogs on the property were adorable. Lots of kitchen supplies. However, the bathroom was very different from the pictures. There was no mirror and it was slightly dirty. There were a lot of bugs within the room, although I know that is not the fault of the host. It gets VERY hot at night with no AC, but the fans help a bit. The kitchen utensils were unclean. there is a basketball court but the ball was flat. The whole outdoor kitchen area was totally unusable, even though there is a pizza oven advertised. The price for what we got was okay, but i think it could have been a lot more cleanly.
Host Response
Hi Isabella, we are sorry that the casita did not live up to your standards. We don't get complaints about cleanliness, as Kenia is very thorough in cleaning. It's rainy season; we can't control rain/mud, heat and mosquito's. That's Nicaragua. It's clear in the ad that we have fans, and since it's a flat area there will be mosquitos, especially in rainy season. You have a cute house for yourself, with garden and patio. All for only $30. I will look at the ad; the roofed area outside can be used to dine and relax, but it's not a kitchen. You could have asked Kenia for a basketball; maybe it was in the other casita. Or she could have bought you one. I feel you are not being reasonable. The casita is a charming place, you can't get anything like that, so close to the beaches, for that price. If you want AC and no mosquitos go for it, but be prepared to pay double.

Dino
Good, 4 months ago
good spot

Fred
Excellent, 4 months ago
Top!

Irène
Excellent, 5 months ago
Super charming casita, well-equipped and in a very good location. Within walking distance to several beaches and a small convenience store. We didn't have a car, but everything is very easily accessible on foot. Very responsive host. We would recommend it without hesitation :)

Marie-Noel
Excellent, 7 months ago
great place close to the beach maderas

Jet
Excellent, 7 months ago
If you want to stay in a legit little jungle paradise away from all the rumble of San Juan del sur, this is it! Howler monkeys right above you, a little walk to the amazing playa Maderas and a lovely host.

Angela
Excellent, 8 months ago
We loved our stay! You definitely would need a car or bike to stay here but we rented a scooter for our entire time so it was perfect. We loved being outside of town and with the new highway it’s only a 5 min drive to playa Marsella and playa maderas which we loved! Kenia who helped us with our stay was absolutely wonderful and so kind! I accidentally lost the keys and she was extremely helpful and kind with the situation. The dogs are so sweet and fun to come home to every time :) we are deep sleepers and they never woke us up! It would be nice in the future to put up a mosquito net, bring your bug spray! I got especially bit at night when I got into bed. Overall enjoyed the stay :)

Luis Miguel
Excellent, 8 months ago
Very nice place, and the person who takes care of it is very attentive

Keven
Good, 9 months ago
had a nice stay at Usha! close to a beach 15 20min drive from San juan. 3 lovely dogs to welcome you when you get there! also the drinking water was really appreciated

Rob
Good, 9 months ago
Great little spot in the forest, with limited pots & pans. Our challenges were barking dogs deep into the night, and now that the new highway is in, traffic noise (industrial & consumer) was evident throughout the night. The internet & power went out several times. We understand that power & noise are not under the control of the host, but it affected our satisfion with our stay. The host was very responsive and helped as much as they could.

Anna
OK, 10 months ago
We basically use the accommodation in general to sleep. We were very interested in its location. The surroundings and the exit in the rainy season are very muddy, which made our mobility a bit difficult, but that is not a problem with the accommodation. The accommodation lacks certain amenities that we will discuss with Usha in particular and I'm sure she will solve them, since her willingness was good at all times. The dogs on the property are charming. Kenia, our contact person, was always available. The arrival was a bit chaotic since it was night and raining so all the references we had were not seen as everything was completely dark, but we were able to communicate and finally found it. The wifi works well and the beach is really a 10-minute walk away.
Host Response
Hoi Anna, bedankt voor je recensie en feedback. In Oktober is de zwaarste regenval van het jaar: je ontkomt helaas niet aan modder, zeker niet buiten de stad. Wat betreft de voorzieningen: alles wat nodig is, is er. Het is een eenvoudige accommodatie met een lage prijs: voor $18 per nacht heb je een eigen Casita, terras, tuin, goed bed, eigen badkamer en douche. Ik denk niet dat je snel een mooiere accommodatie vindt in deze omgeving voor $18 per nacht. Als je een luxere accommodatie zoekt, dat betaal je daar ook voor. Maar ik zal mij best doen om het beter te regelen. In Nicaragua is niet alles makkelijk verkrijgbaar, het is niet eenvoudig om overal aan te komen. De prijs/kwaliteit verhouding klopt naar mijn gevoel, en die feedback krijg ik ook terug van gasten. De route: ik heb een uitgebreide route in de aankomst gids, en telefoonnummers. Het kan lastig te vinden zijn in de avond, ik adviseer om overdag aan te komen als het kan. Ik zal dat nog duidelijker in de gids zetten.

Arseny
Repeat guest
Excellent, 11 months ago
It’s always a pleasure to get back to Usha’s comfortable and nature-friendly place to spend some days surfing at the Maderas beach

Victoria
Repeat guest
Excellent, 11 months ago
A very peaceful place to disconnect and feel in touch with nature 💜

Martin
Excellent, 11 months ago
We absolutely loved our stay in Usha's place! It was a quiet, rustic house in the middle of an amazing garden - you can hear birds, crickets and howler monkeys all day long. The beach is a nice 10min walk away and it is one of the best beaches we've ever visited. The only distutbance are the property doga barking the whole evening in front of our door, which made it a bit difficult to sleep. Still, apart from this we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Melanie
Excellent, 1 year ago
We stayed with Usha in the cottage for a month and felt very comfortable there. The accommodation is quiet, and yet everything is easily accessible – beaches, streets, public transport and even a market around the corner. The communication with Usha was super straightforward. Even if she was not on site, she was always easily accessible by message – always friendly and attentive. Thank you for that 🌸 A big thank you also to Kenia, the co-host, who was always friendly, available and very helpful. 💛 We felt completely comfortable🌸

Victoria
Repeat guest
Excellent, 1 year ago
A beautiful and magical place to disconnect from everything!

Cinthya
OK, 1 year ago
There was no drinking water, we bathed with water from a bucket and we never had WiFi
Host Response
There was water. I have reported you: you have harassed my property manager and me. You lie about everything: there were towels, there was water, my property manager is the kindest woman, etc, etc. We have tried to make you feel at home, but you only complained and refused to communicate about your complaints, so we could not solve (non-existent) problems. You were drunk, complained you could not swim in the sea, and did not elaborate on that, etc, etc. You even discriminated against me. I'm a superhost: my guests are like my family, children or friends. Please stop the lies.

Aaron
Excellent, 1 year ago
Ushas place was wonderful peaceful and relaxing. I would definitely stay there again.

Jauffrey
Excellent, 1 year ago
nature, howler monkey, birds singing... Really the feeling of being in the heart of nature. you need to have a vehicle. Very nice host, I would recommend it!!

Katherine
Excellent, 1 year ago
Usha was very attentive from the beginning. The cottage was very comfortable with cooking utensils, there was always water and we were allowed to stay a few more hours after the time of stay. Thank you very much for everything!

Natali
Repeat guest
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great! Loved this first stay. Very close to Marsella beach. Great place.

Natali
Repeat guest
Excellent, 1 year ago
I enjoyed my stay at Ushua's place. The location is very quiet, we hear and see a lot of birds and the two dogs present are absolutely adorable. Ushua gave me great recommendations and helped me a lot during my stay. Recommended!

Célia
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great listing. As described. However, it takes a motorbike to get around

Henry
Excellent, 1 year ago
Very friendly, answered questions and was always attentive.

Alexander
Excellent, 1 year ago
Our stay was pleasant, it is a cozy place and in contact with nature; Usha was ready for our arrival and provided all the recommendations, she is an excellent host. The beach is very close, as well as a supermarket and some restaurants. It's a good option to enjoy a weekend.

Chantal
Excellent, 1 year ago
The Airbnb is simple and has a nice rustic vibe. The kitchen has everything necessary to cook some meals. It’s within walking distance from playa marsella and playa maderas and to get there it’s a nice forest walk. The house is surrounded by nature so every morning you wake up with bird and monkey sounds. Usha is amazing and very sweet. We had some issues with wifi and water, but nothing that bothered us. Still she resolved the issues with us very well. Thank you so much for the hospitality!

Maria
Good, 1 year ago
A relaxing little cabin and all you need. A bit remote but we had a motorbike to get around, otherwise you can walk to marsella and Madras beaches. The place is very cozy with a full kitchen. Loved the yoga mats, candles and Palo Santo to feel right at home and unwind.

Stefanie
Excellent, 1 year ago
Our stay at Usha & Pepijn's was top notch. We were picked up by car, which was very pleasant and then we were super well received in this magical place. The casita is very cosy and nicely decorated. The beach is within walking distance, so we picked up the sunset almost every evening. When we needed anything we only had to ask and we were immediately spoken to and helped. We were even able to enjoy a delicious homemade pizza one night. Inspiring couple we had very nice chats with. Thank you Usha & Pepijn, you were more than a regular host! In short, highly recommended.
Host Response
Ah wat lief. Fijn. Jullie waren topgasten we vonden het heel gezellig!

Antonia
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a very nice stay at the little casita. Both Usha and Pepijn were very helpful and friendly and responded very fast. We felt really comfortable on their property and liked the house a lot. It had a lot of nice lightnings and a nice kitchen. The location is a bit more rural, but still there are 2 nice beaches in walking distance and they offer rides to the town. Would definitely recommend :)

Mün
Excellent, 1 year ago
Nice people in a quiet spot! and you get see monkey right on the property :)

Dany
Good, 2 years ago
The hosts are very friendly with us . The cabin is very nice . The only thing is what to be prepared in the heat since the thermal insulation of the cabin causes the heat to accumulate and the fan is not enough . But overall everything was very good .

Rebecca
Excellent, 2 years ago
Usha and her family are super friendly and helpful. We arrived in town during a strong thunderstorm. Since they still had to go shopping in town, Pepijn picked us up there. The accommodation is a bit remote, but can also be easily reached with a shuttle. We were surrounded by monkeys. Due to the thunderstorm we also had a power outage, but that wasn't a problem for us. The cottage is very nice and you can just enjoy your time there. A beach is within walking distance. You can also do laundry for a small fee, which we use directly. We had a very nice time :)

Nadia
Excellent, 2 years ago
We had a great time in Usha‘s little house. It is much nicer than in the pictures. The house offers everything you need. We had a bike so it was very easy to get around. Usha and her family are very loving and welcoming. Would definitively stay there again! Thank you!

Shayla
Excellent, 2 years ago
Myself and my partner loved our stay at the casita! Usha and her husband were always very friendly and helpful but gave us a good amount of space to relax during our stay. We rented a motorbike since the house is a bit out of town and it worked perfectly for us. I would 100% stay again! The only unfortunate thing is the road works but it is happening everywhere in the area at the moment and Usha made sure to let us know beforehand so it was no problem. We were out most of the days anyway. Had a great time :)

Megan
Excellent, 2 years ago
We had a great stay at Usha and Pepijn’s place, they were fantastic hosts and very welcoming. They helped with lifts and any other questions. Beautiful property on fabulous grounds. I would absolutely recommend this place if your in San Juan Del Sur.

Liva
Excellent, 2 years ago
Usha and Pepijn were very accommodating, helpful and friendly hosts! 💎 Their Airbnb Casita is lovely and spacious, nice & homely interior design, provided with internet, private terrace, filtered drinking water from the tap, well equipped kitchen and it’s just a short 12 min walk from Playa Marsella which is a beautiful and not-so-crowded beach. 🌊☀️ Also: gorgeous market cafe ‘Machete’ is very close by. ☺️🙌🏻 My friend and I absolutely enjoyedi our stay! Thank you for a good time. 🤲🏻

Travis
Excellent, 2 years ago
The casita is a very cute place in a really private setting but just a 10 minute walk from a stunning beach. Kitchen is well stocked, place is very clean. This is a special experience. Usha knows a ton about the area and was so helpful. I left my wallet behind and she offered to drive it into town to make sure I’d get it back safely. Just an awesome experience!

Britney
Good, 2 years ago
Ushas place was very unique! Extremely remote, so if your looking for piece and quite away from town this is the place. With there garden surrounding the property you get a relaxing feel. You do come across the occasional scorpion in your towel so just be aware! But nothing out the ordinary for this area. The road to get there is really tough to navigate and needs a 4x4 to get to in the rainy season. So ask about pick up from Usha for a small fee. Definitely worth it,don't think a taxi could get you there. Over all a great experience especially for the price.
Host Response
Thanks Britney, it was our pleasure having you! Yes, the road is bad now due to the rains. We will fix that when the truck can deliver the gravel. And then there's the new road Costanera being built. The rains will be over soon too so then the current road will be good. Sorry it gave you inconvenience.

Moritz
Excellent, 2 years ago
This accommodation is a very special place - and we‘re very happy to found it. The family is extrem helpfull and took good care of us, those days. We were here without a car, what is quite a bit difficult - means a lot of walking. Anyway, the next beach is easy to reach and thanks to the family, we didn‘t need a car. They brought us the necessary things from the town, lent us Flip Flops, picked us up at the busstation and so we had time to surf and enjoy the nature. The little house we lived in, is really cute and you‘ll find a great place, to relax and calm down. Especially the lights were the most beautiful, we had at our journey, very warm and cosy. If there are any problems, they owners fix it as fast as possible! Take care, that you bring enough Cash-money - there‘s absolut no ATM arround ☝🏻! Thanks for everything
Host Response
Thanks so much Moritz and Cara, it was a pleasure having you!

Arseny
Repeat guest
Excellent, 2 years ago
Usha’s place would be a perfect find for nature lovers as it is located basically inside the jungle. It’s safe, quiet and peaceful as well as super close to the beaches to surf at. Usha and Pepijn are a very friendly couple, ready to come to help virtually at any moment. Bottom line, this tiny house is worth its price.

Raoul
Good, 3 years ago
Nina and I loved our stay at Usha's place. The house is situated in a beautifully peaceful setting and perfectly central to explore all beaches.

Ariana
Excellent, 3 years ago
lovely tiny house within the midst of nature. all basic equipment for daily life is provided. drinkable water from the groundwater well on the property. usha and pepijn are in any case always there to help you! :-) wifi down- and upload rate was around 10Mbit/s, thus suitable for streaming and video calls. a motorbike or a 4x4 is highly recommended since there is a river crossing. just a few min drive to the terrific surf spot playa maderes. enjoy your stay

Claudio
Excellent, 3 years ago
Usha and Pepjin are really good hosts. They are always active when needs be. The place is an hidden oasis, really peaceful, with nature around (after some days seeing monkeys in trees above your head starts to be a normal thing). You have all amenities you might desire; also they have coffee (and spices !) which was a huge plus for us coffee lovers. The location is a 10 minute walk to the closest beach Marsella. A more intensive walk will get you to Maderas beach, which is perfect for surfing. If you want to be in peace and come back to yourself - this is the place.

Louis
Excellent, 3 years ago
Perfect!

Celina
Excellent, 3 years ago
Nice place to stay in the jungle! Lovely house and a lovely host. In the night you can hear the monkeys and see them during day if you‘re lucky!
Host Response
Thanks Celina, we enjoyed having you as guests!

Celina
Excellent, 3 years ago
Thank you for our unexpected Dog-Retreat ✨🙏🏼 we enjoyed the first night at Usha and family's place. Everyone was very welcoming and open-minded and gave us some helpful tips. The tiny cottage offers everything that you need and it is sweetly furnished. In the morning you woke up with monkey sounds and could enjoy a coffee on the porch☀️ would gladly come back.