The Space

• Property Type: House
• Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 3/2
• Occupancy: Up to 7
• Distance to Beach: 500 meters
• Surf Breaks: Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros

This contemporary, comfortable, and eco-friendly house is perfect for enjoying a beach-going, surf, golf, fishing, or relaxing vacation with friends or family. The stilted construction keeps the house cool, while reforested teak furniture enhances your stay.

The master bedroom features:

• King-sized bed
• Comfortable linens
• TV
• Walk-in closet
• En-suite bathroom

Guest bedroom #1 includes:

• King-sized bed
• Comfortable linens
• Spacious closet

Guest bedroom #2 is equipped with:

• 1 twin bed
• Bunk bed
• Comfortable linens
• Spacious closet

A guest bathroom is shared by both guest bedrooms. All bedrooms and the living room are equipped with air conditioning. Additional amenities include:

• Hot water
• Wi-Fi
• Smart TVs

Purified drinking water and housekeeping (three days per week) are provided free of charge. Housekeeping staff will handle laundry, as they have exclusive access to the washer and dryer.

Guests staying in an eco-casita have access to two common area swimming pools—one at the property and another at the beach club.

Location

This home is situated within the Hacienda Iguana development, known for its world-class surf breaks. There are four surf breaks within walking distance:

• Playa Colorado
• Panga Drops
• Los Perros
• Playa Amarillo (located south of Playa Colorado, accessible at low tide)

The development also features a beautiful 9-hole golf course that is well-designed, beautifully maintained, and affordable for guests.

Activities

We can arrange airport transfers and a variety of tours, activities, and excursions for you before or during your stay, including:

1. Private and group yoga classes
2. Surf lessons and guided surf trips
3. Boat and fishing charters
4. Massage and spa treatments
5. Hot springs
6. Horseback riding
7. Local community tours

Food Supplies

The best place to get groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the turn-off for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. While in Rivas, it is advisable to fill up on fuel, as these are the closest gas stations to your location. We recommend stocking up on groceries for your entire stay. Alternatively, inquire about our meal plan or full-service catering option if you prefer not to plan, shop, and prepare meals.

Eating Out

There are several excellent dining options within the Hacienda Iguana development:

• Pili's Kitchen: The most visited beachfront option, located at the Beach Club in front of the Colorado Break, offering fresh foods, juices, smoothies, and a full bar.
• The Salty Koala: Located in La Joya next to the Eco Casitas, serving amazing Asian cuisine and craft cocktails.
• Casa Ananas: Above our office, offering authentic Italian cuisine, pizza, and daily international specials.
• Downtown Iguana: Next to our office/surf shop, serving seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at reasonable prices.
• Scoops and Spokes: Across the street, known for homemade ice cream, good coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices.
• Iguana Brewery: A few doors down, offering sports bar fare and local craft beer.

Other notable restaurants in the general area (but outside the Hacienda Iguana development) include:

• Gigante (El Pozo, Juntos, and Giant’s Foot Surf Camp for Burger Night every Monday)
• Rancho Santana (The Club House, La Boquita tapas restaurant, and La Taquería)
• Limón 1 (Avila’s taquería)
• Limón 2 (La Calabria brick oven pizza)
• Jiquelite-Playa Santana (Malibu Popoyo, Buena Onda, Costa Oeste, Aloha Bungalows)
• Popoyo (Mag Rock, Café con Leche)
• Las Salinas (Todo con Amor restaurant)
• Guasacate (Finca Wayuu, Dutchy's Deli, Viento Este)

Shopping

The NSR Surf Shop, located inside the Hacienda Iguana development, offers souvenirs, surf accessories, clothing, beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wetsuit vests and tops, rash guards, and more. Rentals for scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards are also available.

Other businesses in the Hacienda Iguana community include Pure Spa, two small convenience stores with various grocery items, and an ATM located on the property. Additional activities in the development include yoga, horseback riding, and in-home massage services.

The Riviera commercial plaza is located within half a mile of the Hacienda Iguana entrance, featuring:

• BAC bank with an ATM
• A small grocery store (with essentials)
• Bagels and Bakes, a café with daily home-baked goods and coffee

Getting Around

This property is a 2 to 2.5-hour drive from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua and approximately 4 hours from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica. Most major vehicle rental agencies have locations at the Managua airport, and we recommend making a reservation in advance.

A 4WD vehicle is only necessary if you plan to travel to beaches further south in the San Juan del Sur area. If you prefer not to rent a vehicle, we can arrange airport transportation and daily sightseeing/surf trips. Motorcycle and scooter rentals are available, and we can also arrange vehicle and boat transport to other surf breaks in the area. Alamo and National offer vehicle rentals with an office next to Hacienda Iguana.