Maria Renee

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22 total reviews · 3 listings

77% Excellent

22 reviews

4.68

2023–2026

Cleanliness 4.6

Accuracy 4.5

Communication 4.4

Location 4.8

Check-in 4.4

Value 4.7

22 reviews

2BR Bungalow in Rancho Santana

Juan

Excellent, 5 months ago

I stayed at Tuani Ecolodge for 30 days, and it was honestly a very special experience. From the beginning, they made me feel welcome and at home, which is not easy when you’re staying that long. The place is beautiful, surrounded by nature, peaceful, and perfect if you want to disconnect and recharge. Everything is simple but well taken care of, and you can really feel the intention behind the project. What stood out the most to me was the people. They were always kind, helpful, and genuinely cared about making my stay comfortable. If you’re looking for a quiet, authentic, and nature-connected experience, I highly recommend it. I would definitely come back!!

We stayed two nights: my partner, another couple of friends and I. The cabins are very good; the rooms are comfortable and the bathrooms are nice. As a detail to improve, the bathroom door did not close properly, and being shared with another couple was a bit uncomfortable, although it was somewhat manageable. The access road was wet, so I don't recommend it for sedans, especially if they are low. For motorcycles it is a good option. Despite that, the place is beautiful: lots of vegetation, nice facilities and the experience of listening to the howler monkeys is really a spectacle. Yes, I would stay here again, it's definitely worth it for the natural environment.

We had a lovely night and morning at Renee's place. For an eco-lodge it's all you can want. Everything was clean. We had enough power to get through the night with a fan but honestly we didn't need one. The air temperature, humity and breeze is absolutely perfect, to die for. We just sat there on the rocking chairs on the deck listening to the howler monkeys, looking at the glow of the full moon until we dozed off and went to bed. It was therapy. We did the same in the morning. The bathroom is large and clean. For the price, we couldn't have had a better experience. We came up from Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica and had an experience that surpassed expectations. It's remote, private and delightful. It's a bit tricky to find but Maria Renee is very responsive and helpful. Thanks again Maria Renee. We hope to return.

The casitas are beautiful and very remote. You definitely need a 4x4 to access. Unfortunately the lodge is located outside Hacienda Iguana and therefore the amenities of the gated community are not accessible to guests of the lodge. My family (wife and 3yr daughter) took the foot path from the lodge to the beach which took about 20 mins. The path is not marked very well so it required some guess work to arrive at the beach. We walked down the beach towards Hacienda Iguana and were rudely greated by security who told us we were not welcomed to use the beach or surf one of the best waves in Nicaragua and that we had to leave immediately. Unfortunately we did not end up staying the night as the main reason to stay was surf and dinner. The owner was nice enough to give us a full refund due to this miscommunication, which was greatly appreciated. Unreal location with less than desirable neighbors.

There were two of us there and we were extremely satisfied! There was nothing to complain about in our room and the main house was very cozily furnished, where you had numerous great seating inside and outside. Cooking there was also fun in the kitchen. And while eating outside on the terrace, we were able to watch many animals such as howler monkeys, squirrels and various birds. On the last day, a Guardabarranco even sat down with us! Tilson, who lives there with his wife and daughter, was always friendly and helpful.

The place is very beautiful with a nice garden and 20 minutes walk from the beach. To come there you need a strong truck because the last part of the road was very bad. We had some party sounds from the neighbors one night but for the rest it was peaceful. The first night the Howler monkeys were in the tree next to the house screaming before dawn so that was a short night... The caretaker Tilson is very helpful, friendly and smiley. He lives there too with his wife and daughter and you share every area (except your room of course) with them although they tried to give us space by sitting somewhere else. Maria Renee was nice and tried to help us from a distance when there was no water anymore. The problem was not on the property so she couldn't help it but the response time was a few times more than 24 hours. We decided to leave after 2 nights because of the lack of water, Maria Renee gave us a refund for the last night

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