Strong Wifi w/ battery backup! I work online. Breezy, upstairs 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment. AC both bedrooms 100 meters to the beach. Fully equipped kitchen. Located directly between Santana and Magnific Rock with Popoyo just a 15 minute walk down the beach, no rivers to cross!. Private entrance. Very large shaded private balcony. The space We are located in a very breezy pasture and get a constant cool breeze that channels through the mountains. Each room has a full private bathroom. Fully loaded kitchen with full size fridge/freezer, full size oven, blender etc.. Main bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two twin beds, all with luxury mattresses and cotton sheets. Drinking water included. Wifi strong enough for streaming services. This is an upstairs apartment and we live downstairs. We have just added a 35 square meter balcony for guests to enjoy the outdoors and the views. Guest access Private apartment and balcony Outdoor shower Downstairs screened in porch communal area Library Garden Surf board rental, surf lessons/guiding & private yoga sessions available on request Other things to note We are known as Las Palmas and located 200m north of Buena Onda on the same access road.

## The Space

This breezy, upstairs apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, each bedroom equipped with air conditioning. The main bedroom includes a queen bed, while the second bedroom offers two twin beds. All beds have luxury mattresses and cotton sheets for added comfort. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator and freezer, a full-size oven, a blender, and other essentials. Drinking water is provided.

A newly added 35 square meter shaded private balcony offers ample outdoor space with pleasant views. The apartment benefits from a constant cool breeze that flows through the nearby mountains.

Strong Wi-Fi with battery backup is available, suitable for streaming and online work.

## Location

The apartment is situated just 100 meters from the beach, positioned directly between Santana and Magnific Rock. Popoyo is a 15-minute walk along the beach, with no rivers to cross.

Known as Las Palmas, the property lies 200 meters north of Buena Onda on the same access road.

## Guest Access and Amenities

Guests have exclusive access to:

- Private apartment and balcony  
- Outdoor shower  
- Communal screened-in porch downstairs  
- Library  
- Garden  

Additional services available upon request include surfboard rentals, surf lessons and guiding, as well as private yoga sessions.

The hosts live downstairs, ensuring privacy while remaining available.

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Two bedroom 2 bed/2bath Apartment. Walk to surf AC - Houses for Rent in Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua

I loved staying at Jon’s home. It’s very cozy and situated in a central location. Will be coming back many more times!

We loved our stay here! Accommodations were comfortable, location is great, and John is a super kind host! Highly recommend :)

A true gem in Popoyo. You’re three minutes away from the beach and right next to the grocery store. There are several restaurants at a short walking distance. 

The terrace is nice and comfortable to hang out at night with people. The property is well equipped, everything was as described, really clean. We couldn’t be happier.

Jon, the host, was extremely friendly and responsive. I 100% recommend this place and I intend to go back with friends and family!

A true gem in Popoyo. You’re three minutes away from the beach and right next to the grocery store. There are several restaurants at a short walking distance. The terrace is nice and comfortable to hang out at night with people. The property is well equipped, everything was as described, really clean. We couldn’t be happier. Jon, the host, was extremely friendly and responsive. I 100% recommend this place and I intend to go back with friends and family!

"Ocean view": building between the house and the beach, the photos do not match. "Fully equipped kitchen": sticky stoves, damaged utensils. No microwave, oil, or toilet paper. Sloppy cleaning, we had to buy sponges/products. "Powerful wifi suitable for working": constant internet/electrical outages. “Wash battery”: 1 oscillator that only lasts 1 hr. "Dedicated Workspace": 1 tiny shaky table, 1 steep chair. Very noisy (work, barking 5am-10pm, loud music at the surf shop opposite). We left 12 days before the end, freeing up the Airbnb calendar. Because of "work to do" and a "friend visiting during his trip", Jon made these days unavailable. I have lived in several countries, I travel, I am tolerant. I was hoping for a (partial - partial) refund of the $500 + paid for the end given the experience noted by Jon. I trusted the positive reviews, the place is a good fit if you don't need a rest or work.

"Vue sur l'océan" : bâtiment entre la maison et la plage, les photos ne correspondent pas. "Cuisine entièrement équipée" : poêles collantes, ustensiles abîmés. Pas de micro-ondes, huile, ni papier toilette. Ménage bâclé, avons dû acheter éponges/produits. "Wifi puissant adapté pour travailler" : coupures internet/électriques constantes. “Batterie de secours” : 1 oscillateur qui ne dure qu'1h. "Espace de travail dédié" : 1 minuscule table bancale, 1 chaise raide. Très bruyant (travaux, aboiements 5h-22h, musique forte au surf shop en face). Nous sommes partis 12 j avant la fin, libérant le calendrier Airbnb. À cause de "travaux à faire" et d'un "ami en visite pendant son voyage", Jon a mis ces jours indisponibles. J’ai vécu dans plusieurs pays, je voyage, je suis tolérante. J’espérais un remboursement (au - partiel) des +500 $ payés pour la fin vu l’expérience constatée par Jon. J'ai fait confiance aux avis positifs, l’endroit convient si on n’a pas besoin de repos ni de travailler.

Very sorry that the neighborhood and infrastructure wasnt suitable for you.  Be aware future renters, this is Nicaragua!  You decided to cancel two weeks before scheduled checkout and wanted a refund although in the policy it states no refund.  I can tell that is this review is in spite of that :(

We absolutely love it here! Jon quickly became a friend, he’s very welcoming, easy going and kind. We were very lucky to be introduced to lots of people through him making our stay so fun. Perfect location… we’re definitely coming go back! Thanks Jon you legend!

Jon is just f“;*•n awesome! We loved him!!! Enough said!

We stayed at Las Palmas for over a month, and wow all I have to say are great things. Jon is an incredible host and makes you feel right at home. He is super friendly and makes amazing food from time to time. The place was very clean and comfortable. If you are coming to surf, there are so many breaks only a few minutes away. The place is spectacular in every way and we will definitely be coming back to Las Palmas! 10/10

I absolutely loved staying in the apartment, specious, breezy with kitchen, living room and terrace. The Kitchen is well equipped to cook your own meals. My stay was surf oriented, there are waves everywhere, my favourite definitely being the walk to and surf at popoyo,  but there's also a wave right out front or playa Santana. Jon was super helpful, knowledgeable and quickly responded when I needed anything. There are two supermarkets very close by and the fruit and veggie truck comes almost every day. The Supermarktes are pricey, but they are there.

Nice comfortable place close to Santana’s surf break. Jon was very friendly and helpful. I’d definitely go back!

Felt like home — perfect location, lovely balcony

Jon is a very kind person and a very good chef! We recommend the apartment for long and short period, is close to many surf spot and restaurants reachable by walk, and the veggie truck comes by pretty much everyday! Jon has also two beautiful dog and a cat, and he’s very caring about the environment, we loved our stay in there and we totally recommend it!

Great place to stay, bring a ton of groceries and surf!!

We had so much fun staying at Jon’s place. We arrived late at night and Jon welcomed us with a smile and helped us with our bags (: the house is super spacious and comfortable. The balcony is such a great place to eat and chill. The living room is a great space to hangout and the kitchen had everything we need. Jon is a great host, super attentive and always there  to provide information and help around the house! Overall the experience was great and fun, would definitely recommend this place to anyone that’s looking to spend some time in Popoyo! We will definitely come back (:

Excellent location and complies with everything advertised! It is a very comfortable place for a small family. Jon is an excellent host, very attentive to the details.

Excelente ubicación y cumple con todo lo anunciado! Es un lugar muy cómodo para una familia pequeña. Jon es un excelente anfitrión, muy atento de los detalles.

We enjoyed Jon’s place very much. It was clean, well-kept, and perfect for a small family with young kids. Jon gave us tips for all the local beaches and restaurants and always went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our trip, like arranging a horse for a ride/gallop along the beach. Thanks Jon for the warm welcome and great hospitality!

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Jon's place. The house was really clean, had two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a really nice patio with hammocks, which was the perfect way to relax in the mornings/evenings. The kitchen was fully equipped, however we didn't cook much as there were so many great spots to eat in walking distance. Popoyo is a really nice area, with lots of beach and reef breaks for surfing of all levels. We were always able to find a good waves in this area. There are also several surfboard rentals in the area (most average $10 for the day which we thought was very reasonable). Overall I thought this airbnb had great value for money and i'll definitely be back for another stay in the future!

We thoroughly enjoyed this private residence on the second story. Perfect amount of space for us(2 adults, 2 kids). The host is skilled at renting his space and it was obvious that he wanted us to enjoy our time from the moment we arrived. If we had a beach house this would be ideal. Felt like home instantly. Jon is a great communicator, attentive but not at all invasive. He was always within reach and accommodating. Moreover I suggest this host for the straightforward ad description. It is exactly accurate. NO exaggeration, embellishment, no use of fisheye lenses and photo tricks to make things seem more appealing or different. This is well appreciated and unusual in my many years of frequent travel in this country. An honest on-site owner with above board ethics and business practices by anyone's standards. We will be visiting again.

Jon's place combines the privacy and comfort of a private apartment with the hospitality and social aspects of a hostel all for a great price a block from the ocean. Our family of 4 -which includes 2 teenagers- really enjoyed staying here while visiting friends who have a condo at nearby luxury Rancho Santana. It was a 10 minute walk down the beach to their place and a 15 minute walk up the beach to Magnific Rock, a great spot for learning to surf. Jon can arrange an instructor for you or in our case, took our group out himself. He's a very friendly helpful host and was responsive to our questions prior to arrival. Ask about pizza night where he serves his Italian grandmother's recipe. He also smokes his own meat and if you're lucky you may get some of that. There are a few restaurants within walking distance and a few more out on the main road. The beds are very comfortable with high quality cotton sheets (a rarity in this part of the world). The kitchen is well-stocked and we were impressed with the full-sized stove and fridge. You pretty much have the beach to yourself and the surrounding area is very quiet. Be sure to stock up on food in Rivas as there are no real grocery stores in town. A produce truck comes through a few times a week and it's fun to see what they have. Jon and Ashley are committed to living light on the earth and we appreciate that they compost, conserve water and electricity, and sell beer in returnable bottles. Just keep in mind that this is rural Nicaragua: the roads are unpaved dirt, it's hot and dusty in the dry season, the electricity and wifi sometimes goes out, and this is not a luxury resort. We really like this part of Nicaragua and will definitely be back - and will definitely stay with Jon and Ashley again.

Jon's place is a short walk from a beautiful long beach, with several great places to eat nearby. They are very friendly hosts and have loveable pets. It's an extremely relaxing setting that's difficult to leave when it's time!

Jon was a super host, very helpful, always attentive that nothing will be missing and super friendly. The house has an incredible location just a few steps from the beach which is beautiful by the way, the house also is super fresh and the new balcony is very good to share with friends or family. I would definitely go again to Jon's house.

Great location! Good for surfers or families who don’t want the resort or hostle experience. Great beach for all ages 4 min walk away. Make use of the smoke house that Jon has built. Make sure you are there on a Friday for pizza night ( made by Jon) to meet some of the friendly local expats. You’d can drive there in a car, but you’d be better off in a small 4x4 if you really want to explore the area. I would visit again!

Jon and his place are awesome!! My friend and I had an excellent time there!! We spent more then 50 days and we could be part of Jon and Ashley's family. The place is cozy and the location is really good, 3 min walk to playa santana and 15 min walk to Magnific Rock. Thanks Jon

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