Serene Beach Sunrises & Magical Tranquil Sunsets on Ometepe! Private Bungalow w/WiFi, clean bedroom & bathroom w/warm water showers! Patio w/hammock, table, seating - gardens - beach front property = longest stretch of sandy beach between 2 volcanoes on paved Main Road. Beautiful carved wood/glass door & windows - all screened w/metal bar protection plus ceiling fan. Natural wood ceiling & furniture with 1 dbl & 1 single bed. Ceramic tiled. Parking/Daily Housekeeping! Meals/laundry extra. Tours The space We offer tranquility with serene sunrises on the beach and magical sunsets from your private Bungalow patio! The Hernandez family proudly welcomes you to our ancestral homestead at the beginning of San Fernando Beach Community. "Casa Hernandez" property stretches from the paved Main Road to the longest stretch of sandy beach with amazing lake breezes. We offer a private - independent - spacious clean Bungalow bedroom with WiFi, one double bed (plus one single bed - 3rd guest surcharge US$10 per night). Ceramic tiled bathroom with warm water showers and all ceramic tiled floors. Constructed by Manuela's husband, Walter - a fine carpenter and builder - all unique handmade carved wood furniture, wood/glass door and windows - all screened with curtains and metal bar protection for your security. Many wood shelves throughout and space to hang clothes. The ceiling is wood inlay - all tropical hardwoods. Ceiling fan. There is a water filtron with colloidal silver ceramic liner so you can enjoy our delicious purified mineral spring water from Volcano Maderas. Private covered patio with hammock, table and seating surrounded by natural and planted gardens - PLUS no adjacent neighbors. Parking inside the the fenced/gated property. Our property has a variety of fruit trees, herbs, ornamental flowers and plants plus we have a few family dogs and cats. We have chickens, a rabbit and even a pig - these pets live in their homes near our home which is towards the lakefront - our pets might visit or pass by your private bungalow. We will offer you a tour of our gardens and beach front property. Our homestead "Casa Hernandez" is located at the beginning of San Fernando Beach Community. There are a couple small shops (pulparias) and produce stalls nearby, an ATM/cash machine is located just a minute walk to the entrance of Hotel / Restaurant Xalli. We are just a 5 minute walk to various shops / local comedors / restaurants / hotels in Santo Domingo and approx. 15 minutes walk to Santa Cruz community with many comedors/hotels/bakery with whole grain or gluten free products /produce stalls and largest grocery shop plus a Saturday Market. These communities all share the longest stretch of sandy beach between the 2 volcanoes. The lake in front of our property is shallow and has a sand bottom with many shade trees along the beach where you will find shells, seeds and even shards of pre-columbian pottery. Often the natural sandy beach will be vacant except for an impromptu soccer game or a fisherman...usually local horses and other domesticated animals plus lots of native wildlife, various species of hawks, waterbirds, iguanas, toads, frogs, squirrels and so much more....with lightning bugs at dusk ! Public buses and private taxis pass frequently on the paved Main Road in front of our property "Casa Hernandez". We can arrange your island tours, volcano hikes, activities, plus mainland and island taxi transfers. We can also offer homemade typical Nicaraguan breakfasts with our organic eggs and laundry service - by pre-arrangement. Guest access Private independent spacious Bungalow bedroom, bathroom and covered patio plus we will give you a tour of our gardens/property and our San Fernando Beach - the longest stretch of sandy beach between 2 volcanoes. Other things to note Manuela and her family live with her Mother in her old wood adobe home located towards the beach front on the ancestral property - so you will have lots of privacy since there are no adjacent neighbors near the Bungalow. The family is completing a Studio Apartment on the property which will have a kitchenette and patio.

## The Space

Experience peaceful beach sunrises and enchanting sunsets from your private bungalow patio on Ometepe Island. The Hernandez family warmly welcomes you to their ancestral homestead at the entrance of the San Fernando Beach Community. The "Casa Hernandez" property extends from the paved Main Road to the longest sandy beach stretch between two volcanoes, offering refreshing lake breezes.

This spacious, private bungalow features a clean bedroom with WiFi, one double bed, and one single bed (a third guest incurs a $10 per night surcharge). The bathroom is fully tiled with ceramic floors and includes warm water showers. The bungalow showcases handcrafted carved wood furniture, a wood and glass door, and screened windows with metal bars for security. The tropical hardwood ceiling is complemented by a ceiling fan for comfort.

A water filtration system with a colloidal silver ceramic liner provides purified mineral spring water sourced from Volcano Maderas. The private covered patio includes a hammock, table, and seating, surrounded by natural and cultivated gardens. There are no neighboring properties adjacent to the bungalow, ensuring privacy.

Parking is available inside the fenced and gated property. The grounds feature various fruit trees, herbs, ornamental flowers, and plants. The family also keeps several animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, a rabbit, and a pig, which live nearby and may occasionally visit the bungalow area. Guests are invited to tour the gardens and beachfront property.

## Location

"Casa Hernandez" is situated at the start of the San Fernando Beach Community. Nearby amenities include small shops (pulperías), produce stalls, and an ATM located a short walk from Hotel/Restaurant Xalli. It is approximately a five-minute walk to shops, local eateries, restaurants, and hotels in Santo Domingo. Santa Cruz community, about a 15-minute walk away, offers additional dining options, a bakery with whole grain and gluten-free products, produce stalls, a large grocery store, and a Saturday market.

The property fronts a shallow lake with a sandy bottom and shaded beach areas where you can find shells, seeds, and fragments of pre-Columbian pottery. The natural beach is often quiet, occasionally hosting informal soccer games or fishermen. Local horses, other domesticated animals, and abundant wildlife—including hawks, waterbirds, iguanas, toads, frogs, squirrels, and fireflies at dusk—are commonly seen.

Public buses and private taxis frequently travel along the paved Main Road in front of the property. The hosts can arrange island tours, volcano hikes, activities, and taxi transfers to both the mainland and island.

## Amenities

- Private, spacious bungalow bedroom with WiFi  
- One double bed and one single bed (third guest surcharge applies)  
- Fully tiled bathroom with warm water showers  
- Handcrafted carved wood furniture and tropical hardwood ceiling  
- Screened windows with metal bars for security  
- Ceiling fan  
- Water filtration system providing purified mineral spring water  
- Covered patio with hammock, table, and seating  
- Natural and planted gardens surrounding the bungalow  
- Parking within fenced and gated property  
- Variety of fruit trees, herbs, and ornamental plants  
- Family pets including dogs, cats, chickens, a rabbit, and a pig  
- Daily housekeeping available  
- Meals and laundry services offered upon request  

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive use of the private bungalow bedroom, bathroom, and covered patio. The hosts will provide a guided tour of the gardens, beachfront property, and the San Fernando Beach area, which boasts the longest sandy beach between two volcanoes.

## Additional Information

Manuela and her family reside in an old wood adobe home toward the beachfront on the ancestral property, ensuring the bungalow area remains private with no adjacent neighbors. A studio apartment with a kitchenette and patio is currently under construction on the property.

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This little cocoon is a must for anyone who wishes to be close to the locals, chat with them, and discover the local culture. This family is exceptionally kind! Manuela responds attentively to every request or question and is very attentive to her guests. The accommodation is ideally located, between the northern and southern parts of the island. The beach at the back of the property is the largest on the island and, in my opinion, the most beautiful! This place definitely deserves a 10/10!

Ce petit cocon est un incontournable pour tous ceux qui souhaitent être proches des habitants, discuter avec eux, découvrir la culture locale. Cette famille est d'une gentillesse hors-norme ! Manuela répond avec attention à chaque demande ou interrogation et est aux petits soins avec ses hôtes. L'hébergement est idéalement placé, entre la partie nord et la partie sud de l'ile. La plage située à l'arrière de la propriété est la plus grande de l'ile et selon moi, la plus belle ! Ce logement mérite largement un 10/10 !

Maëlla is a sweet, caring,respectful, communicative girl with a big noble heart. She communicated their travel plans before their arrival of the bungalow at Casa Hernández. We gave them  a tour of our homestead,gardens,pets and showed them our access to the longest stretch of sandy beach. We arranged a scooter rental for nine day so you could explore Ometepe Island and we also arranged your round-trip taxi transfer. I also helped them arrange their transfer from san Jorge to Managua. Daily she relaxed in the hammock and chairs at the bungalow. She enjoyed going to the beach for swim every day and walk along the beach. She also enjoyed free time with my pets, especially with my dog bimbo. We shared and enjoyed many moments of family conversations and also spent time with my daughter swimming in a river, we also shared and exchanged drinks,meals,and desserts,it was a wonderful experience, she will always be in our hearts. She left everything clean. Highly recommended to  Airbnb hosts

I really enjoyed my stay. I liked the quiet beach, little kittens and cute dogs they had, and the casita was cute. They do come in every day to tidy up which was interesting but overall I would definitely stay again

It was a wonderful experience staying with the Hernandes family. We were very warmly welcomed and looked after. The surroundings and the accommodation are very nice. You feel like home. Very family-friendly, with dogs, cats, chickens, and all kinds of wild birds flying around. We highly recommend this place.

es war ein wunderbares Erlebnis bei Familie Hernandes zu verweilen.Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und umsorgt.Die Umgebung und die Unterkunft sind sehr schön. Man fühlt sich wie zu Hause. Sehr familiär,mit Hunden,Katzen Hühnern und allen möglichen Wildvögeln die umherfliegen. Wir können diese Unterkunft sehr empfehlen.

We stayed at Manuela's place for a week. The accommodation is very well equipped, nicely decorated, and very clean. Manuela comes to clean the room, and there is a bottle of filtered water in the room. The walking access to Santo Domingo Beach from the property is extraordinary. Swimming is great, and there's a view of both volcanoes 🌋. Manuela's kindness, the fresh eggs every morning, and the very friendly communication. I highly recommend this authentic homestay experience. Thank you, Manuela, for your hospitality.

Nous avons passé une semaine chez Manuela. Le logement est très bien équipé bien décoré et très propre. Manuela passe faire le ménage dans la chambre et une bonbonne d’eau filtrée est dans la chambre. L’accès à la plage de Santo Domingo à pied depuis le logement est extraordinaire. La baignade est super et vu sur les 2 volcans 🌋. La gentillesse de Manuela les œufs frais tous les matins et la communication très amicale. Je recommande vivement cette expérience authentique chez l’habitant. Merci Manuela pour votre accueil

Our stay at Manuela's place was amazing, if we ever come back we would definetly stay here again. The house is located right next to the sandy beach with a beautiful view of both volcanoes, the surrounding area is quite green. The room is located on their property, but it is very private. It has a private bathroom, a ceiling fan, a fridge and fresh drinking water. Everything is clean and neat, the bed is comfortable. Manuela and her family are all very nice and helpful, they were always available if we needed any help. We would definetly recommend staying at Manuela's place, it is comfortable, peaceful, and we always felt at home.

This is the definition of Super-Host! Manuela and her husband Walter were the best hosts I have been to. They went out of their way to help me out. 100% trustworthy. Their property backs onto a private beach! Can't recommend them enough, great experience.

If you get to stay here you are so lucky. Manuela and Walter are the most wonderful hosts, they are so happy to share their beautiful oasis and they are very kind hosts. Manuela was very responsive on text throughout my stay and very helpful to organize a taxi from the ferry and to help me out with getting transport to do things on the island. You can access the water front and my favourite thing to do was to walk there first thing in the morning. The craft, detail and care to the suite are so evident of how much they care about sharing their beautiful home. Just be ready to never want to leave!

We had an amazing stay at Manuela & Walter’s house. The location is very good close to some of the main touristic spots and on paved road (good if you are renting a scooter or atv). There is even a big supermarket close by - which is also very useful. The space was comfortable and clean, with built in bathroom (and great hot shower). House space and garden is also very nice and you have direct access to the beach which is in their backyard, We also had the breakfast which was super yummy. Lastly, both Manuela and Walter are fantastic hosts. Very kind and friendly people, and truly feels like a family stay. Absolutely recommend.❤️

Manuele and Walter were really friendly and welcoming. They arranged scooters, a taxi, kayak tours, etc. You really can't ask these people too much!! Every day, the beds were made, and our terrace was swept. They had put our wet things from swimming in a place to dry on their own. Good to know: Food and restaurants within walking distance are actually a 25-minute walk away. So (like any other tourist), we would definitely recommend renting a scooter. Otherwise, the location on the island is perfect!!

Manuele en Walter waren heel vriendelijk en gastvrij. Ze regelden scooters, een taxi, kayaktours,.. Je kan deze mensen echt niets te veel vragen!! Elke dag werden de bedden opgemaakt en was er geveegd op ons terras. Onze natte spullen van het zwemmen hadden ze zelf op een plek gelegd om te drogen. Goed om te weten: eten en restaurants op wandelafstand is in realiteit 25 min wandelen. We zouden dus (net zoals elke andere toerist) aanraden om zeker een scooter te huren. Voor de rest is de locatie perfect op het eiland!!

Manuelle is very friendly, always ready to help us.

Manuelle une très avenante, toujours prête à nous aider.

Manuela, Walter and Merlinda are exceptional hosts. They are committed to doing well, always very attentive, smiling and welcoming. The room is very nice and clean, with its private bathroom, fridge available, coffee maker, eco filter and nice green terrace. Walter's talent for woodworking can be seen everywhere in their home, with high-quality furniture and pieces. Access to the family kitchen was a plus for us. The bus passing in front of the accommodation is convenient and Manuela organized our transfers from her home. The beach is also accessible directly from their land where chickens, dogs and cats live in joyful harmony. Thank you very much for everything 🙏

Manuela, Walter et Merlinda sont des hôtes d'exception. Ils ont à cœur de bien faire, toujours très attentionnés, souriants et accueillants. La chambre est très agréable et propre, avec sa salle de bain privative, le frigo à disposition, la cafetière, l'éco filtro et la jolie terrasse verdoyante. Le talent de Walter pour le travail du bois se voit partout chez eux, avec du mobilier et des pièces de grande qualité. L'accès à la cuisine familiale a été un plus pour nous. Le bus passant devant le logement est pratique et Manuela a organisé nos transferts de son domicile. La plage est également accessible directement de leur terrain où poules, chiens et chats vivent en joyeuse harmonie. Merci beaucoup pour tout 🙏

We loved our time staying with Manuela and Walter. The room was perfect and had everything we needed. Access to the kitchen was so helpful. They were so friendly and kind to us during our stay and made us feel right at home. Manuela was so responsive and helpful with recommendations and tips for things to do. It was a great location for exploring the island. Really recommend staying here ☺️😊

We are so happy that we found Manuela & Walter’s place. At the time of writing this we have been on the road for 5 months and this is by far our favourite accommodation. The room was spotless and had everything we needed. The outdoor seating was very comfortable, and the perfect spot to try their tipico breakfast (make sure to order this!) The room furnishings are very well crafted by Walter himself. The location for us was perfect, tucked away enough for peace, close enough to walk to some restaurants and very easy to get to if you hire a bike or ATV - which they can source locally for you. Manuela was a great help, to organise shuttles, transport, tours, kayaking, anything you can think of on Ometepe. The entire property is beautiful & relaxing, we loved spending time here and getting to know their lovely pets Bimbo, Dookie & Pinto. Manuela & Walter and their family are what make this place so special, they have the biggest hearts and will give you the best Nicaraguan experience!

Manuela and Walter were the perfect hosts. Super easy to reach and incredibly friendly! The breakfast was also great and generally everything was very clean and impeccable. Above all, the warmth and the efforts were unique. Manuela is so helpful and always quick to reach. The location is great because you can reach both parts of the island quickly and all the highlights of the island are very close. Overall, we had a great stay and I highly recommend this place 😊😊😊

Manuela und Walter waren die perfekten Gastgeber. Super zu erreichen und unglaublich freundlich! Das Frühstück war auch toll und generell war alles sehr sauber und einwandfrei. Vor allem die Herzlichkeit und die Bemühungen waren aber einmalig. Manuela ist so hilfsbereit und immer schnell zu erreichen. Die Lage ist super weil man beide Inselteile schnell erreichen kann und alle Highlights der Insel sehr nah sind. Generell hatten wir einfach einen tollen Aufenthalt und ich kann diese Unterkunft nur empfehlen 😊😊😊

I had an amazing stay! I definitely recommend this place as a great starting point for exploring and a superb place to relax. Manuela was a great host - she helped planning transportation and gave tips on activities. The house is great! Clean and cosy and the porch had a hammock and great chairs for relaxation. The beach is literally in the backyard but due to strong winds there was not really any sand to walk on. Didn't really matter I went for a swim anyways and it was okay. I walked to Ojo de Agua, to a kajak tour and to Pital Hostel. It was around 5k to each place which made the location great. Overall an amazing stay!

Comfortable and clean room. Well equipped shared kitchen. Nice garden. Good location. Manuela and Walter were friendly, willing to help and respectful of privacy. I recommend it!

Habitación cómoda y limpia. Cocina compartida bien equipada. Jardín lindo. Buena ubicación. Manuela y Walter fueron amables, dispuestos a ayudar y respetuosos de la privacidad. ¡Recomiendo!

We LOVED our stay. It felt like we were part of the family instantly! Manuela and Walter are the most incredible humans - very welcoming. Their home is very homely, peaceful and tranquil, we felt fully immersed in nature with the beach right on our doorstep. All the animals; kitten, sweet dogs, chickens were wonderful to have around - And absolutely get the breakfast option! Best pancakes and ginger tea I've ever had. There is a decent supermarket down the end of the road and plenty of simple restaurants to pick from. 10/10.

Absolutely awesome place, exactly what I needed!

We had a wonderful time here and everything was great, the exchange was also great, Manuela helped with everything and served great breakfast! Walter her husband is also always helpful and helps!

Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit hier und es war alles super der Austausch war auch super Manuela hat bei allem toll geholfen und hat tolles Frühstück serviert! Walter ihr Mann ist auch immer hilfsbereit und hilft!

The cabin was very clean and very comfortable, there’s hot water in the shower, which is not very common in Nicaragua (from our experience), so it’s a great bonus. The location is in a calm area, not far from Santa Cruz where there are some restaurants and a supermarket. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and watching birds and butterflies. But the most outstanding thing were the hosts who were very kind and always happy to answer all our questions. We really enjoyed our stay.

Manuela and Walter offer a fantastic casita at a very fair rate. It's clean, comfortable, has hot water in the shower, an in-room coffee maker, and a fridge. We loved everything about our stay and hope to return in the future! Also, Manuela was super responsive with all of my questions, and extremely knowledgeable about Ometepe. She organized my taxi from Managua to the ferry and then had a driver pick us up at the port on Ometepe. She also organized a kayak tour for us, as well as getting us a guide to hike Concepcion. She made the trip so easy for us. Oh, and her breakfast was fantastic! I highly recommend having breakfast served on the patio at least once during your stay! A+ 10/10 stay!

Manuela & Walter are very down to earth lovely people and made me feel very welcomed to their home! They also give you privacy when you need it. Their home is very beautiful and I got to try few of the fruits on their property, eggs from their chickens as well one traditional chicken dish (YUM). Would highly recommend this place for anybody who wants to see traditional way of living in the island with the modern conveniences. The shops and 2 ATM's are also walking distance away so you don't have to rent a scooter necessarily.

We were received super warmly and felt at home immediately. Manuela helped us with all questions. Excursions organized for us and had contact through which we could rent a scooter for good price. The place is very clean. It is cleaned every day. I can highly recommend it :)

Wir wurden super herzlich empfangen und haben uns sofort wie zuhause gefühlt. Manuela hat uns bei allen Fragen geholfen. Ausflüge für uns organisiert und hatte einen Kontakt über den wir einen Roller für einen guten Preis mieten konnten. Die Unterkunft ist sehr sauber. Es wird jeden Tag geputzt. Ich kann es nur empfehlen. :)

It was a pleasure to stay at Manuela's. Very tidy, clean and nice. Manuela and her husband are always attentive to the needs of the guests. Highly recommended

Ha sido un placer alojarme da Manuela. Muy ordenado, limpio y agradable. Manuela y su marido estan siempre pendientes de las exigencias de los huespedes. Muy recomendable

Manuela and Walter were so helpful and friendly. The place has a good location on the east side of Ometepe, but I would recommend having transportation, which Manuela helped me arrange, because while it is possible to walk to nearby restaurants, etc, they are not super close. The location is very private, with beach access. I did have a little trouble with the wifi going out occasionally, and if I stay again I will ask if the wifi could be moved closer to the room since the signal would be weak sometimes. That being said I was still able to take work video calls, etc just fine. The flora and fauna on the property are lovely, and I did not find the chickens and dogs to be a noise issue.

Great stay, Manuela and her husband are super nice, available. Super clean and authentic accommodation, next to their house. Kitchen available. A small home on an island where everything is done by scooter, really great for disconnecting Great stay!

Génial séjour, Manuela et son mari sont hyper agréables, disponibles. Logement hyper propre et authentique, à côté de leur maison. Cuisine à disposition. Une petite habitation sur une île où tout se fait en scooter, vraiment génial pour déconnecter Super séjour !

Manuela and Walter are wonderful people with such a beautiful energy. The house is well located in our opinion at the junction of the two parts of the islands so with a scooter it’s perfect to explore and you can walk ten minutes to few restaurants/comedor. The place was spotless and Manuela very reactive. Sometimes the neighbouring dogs get loud at night so just a tip take some ear tampons, as everywhere. Thanks to our host for being such a wonderful couple. We’ll be back.

Manuela and Walter are incredibly sweet and welcoming people who went out of their way to make sure we felt at home in their bungalow. They have a beautiful flower garden and trees which provide privacy from the street. Manuela cleaned the room every day and made sure we were comfortable and had privacy. She also arranged a kayak tour for us nearby. The family is native to the island and made available lots of recommendations for food and tours which support native islanders. We were not able to swim as we came during the off-season for the beach and the waves were high and strong, but Manuela told us that the sandy beach season starts in March and April which is also when many of the trees are in bloom! It was very easy to find other accessible swim locations as the house is located conveniently on the isthmus between both volcanoes. Lastly, make sure you do not miss out on breakfast! We had their pancakes with fruit and the gallo pinto with sausage which were both super delicious.

Perfect place for us. Hot shower and firm bed made every day a pleasure. Quiet, lush gardens with lots of birds and butterflies passing through while we enjoyed the outdoor private porch area. Lots of restaurants within a few minutes walk if you’re not wanting to use the well stocked kitchen. If you’re there on Sunday morning don’t pass on the tamale delivery man. They’re great!

Manuela and Walter are superb hosts. The accommodation is so comfortable, exceptionally clean and very private. We received a warm welcome and they checked in on us and ensured everything was perfect whilst not being instructive. Manuela was able to organise transfers and hire of an atv (highly recommend) which was delivered to us making everything easy. The surroundings are so peaceful and you can enjoy watching all of the nature from the comfort of the hammock. There is a hotel 50 metres away which does excellent food and 10 minutes walk the other way are restaurants and shops. I highly recommend this air BnB, it’s definitely the best accommodation we have had in our 2 months travelling in Central America. Hopefully we are able to return one day.

Manuela and Walter are very nice people and always at your disposal and always ready to do you a favor. The cottage is very clean and maintained. This is a place I highly recommend if you are visiting Ometepe.

Manuela et Walter sont des gens très sympas et toujours à votre écoute et toujours prêt à vous rendre service. Le gîte est très propre et bien entretenu. C'est un endroit que je recommande vivement si vous êtes de passage sur ometepe.

Manuela was a spotless host. As soon as we arrived we felt at home, the place was very intimate and welcoming. She was very helpful, always responding very quickly when we had questions. She always ensured our comfort and that we had everything we needed. I could not have asked for better for our stay in Ometepe, I recommend 100%!

Manuela a été une hôte impeccable. Dès notre arrivée nous nous sommes sentit comme chez nous, l’endroit était très intime et accueillant. Elle nous a été d’une grande aide, répondait toujours très rapidement lorsque nous avions des questions. Elle s’assurait toujours de notre confort et qu’on ne manque de rien. Je n’aurais pas pu demander mieux pour notre séjour à Ometepe, je recommande à 100%!

Walter and Manuela's family went out of their way to  make me feel at home. The high quality accommodation was cleaned daily. The breakfast was always deliciously prepared according to my wishes. With Walther and Manuela you can spend a good time for a very long time.  Unfortunately I have to go back to India On Ometepe this place is my first choice,  I would love to come back here again and again. I wish the family all the best and always satisfied guests😎 Nama Stee

Die Familie von Walter und Manuela hat sich alle Mühe gegeben,  damit ich mich wie zu Hause fühlen konnte. Die qualitativ sehr hochwertige Unterkunft wurde täglich gereinigt. Das Frühstück wurde nach meinen Wünschen immmer lecker zubereitet. Bei Walther und Manuela kann man sehr lange eine gute Zeit verbringen.  Leider muss ich zurück nach Indien. Auf Ometepe ist diese Unterkunft meine erste Wahl,  ich würde immer wieder gerne hierher zurückkommen. Ich wünsche der Familie alles Gute und immer zufriedene Gäste😎 Nama Stee

Manuela and Walther were always attentive,  available and willing to help!

Manuela et Walther étaient toujours à l'écoute,  disponible et prêt à aider !

Manuela is a wonderful host! She helped me with any questions I had and I loved to stay there. The house is very close to a lot of services, even ATM is walking distance. Manuela has great connections to local tours and transportations, I recommend booking everything through her! There is a beach walking distance too and you can walk by the beach to any of the local restaurants, it’s wonderful!! I truly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to stay with a local family and support eco tourism! 🙏🏽❤️

Manuela and her family were very friendly and helpful at all times. Manuela answered all my questions and was very kind to my daughter and I. San Fernando is a beautiful and peaceful part of Ometepe. It is like having a private beach to yourselves. We didn't have our own transport but you can walk to Santo Domingo or Santa Cruz and there are buses. There are as is usual lots of insects but the room is well screened and the ceiling fan keeps you cool enough at night. You can see lots of interesting wildlife, birds and butterflies around. It is a wonderful place with wonderful hosts. Thank you!

To say Casa Hernández exceeded our expectations is an understatement. It was an absolute pleasure staying here. The home is just what we were looking for. Private, peaceful, surrounded by nature, farm animals, birds, and plants. The beach was only a 2 minute walk and it's accessible from behind the property. But what really made it special was Manuela and her family. They were such wonderful hosts and by the time we left we felt like family.I absolutely recommend her place as it's in a great location and everything you need is just a short walk away.

Manuela and her family are very welcoming, friendly, and considerate hosts. Manuela helped us sort out some ferry logistic so we could book a reservation for our truck, gave us some tips for local restaurants, and kept our room very tidy. She even arranged for us to go horseback riding along Playa San Fernando - a highlight of our trip!

I don't have the correct words to say how special this place and family is. The casita is lovely, the bed is comfortable, the ceiling fan works very well, I had no problems with being hot at night when I wanted to sleep, the water pressure in the shower is excellent; the location is fantastic. Being able to walk down to the beach every morning to see the sunrise and do yoga or take a walk was just perfect. It feels like the beach is for you + the multitude of birds you will see. The kitchen is wonderfully equipped and Manuela keeps it (and everywhere in the house and on the land) spotless. The kitchen is shared with the family, but it is in a separate little cabin. I never felt like I couldn't use the kitchen when I needed to, it was always available for me, and sharing the space gave the entire experience more of a homestay feel. I had all of the privacy that I wanted, but also I got to know the family and see them daily and felt like part of the family.I highly recommend staying here

Casa Hernandez was lovely! My husband and I stayed there for 3 nights. We had a wonderful time! The location is great - easy to get to lots of restaurants, beaches, and activities with a quicker scooter or bike ride. A very good (but slightly expensive) restaurant is only a couple minutes walk away, at the neatlrby hotel - you could even walk there via the beach. Going kayaking on the river is a quick scooter ride away, as well as Ojo de Agua. Charco Verde is a little longer of a drive, but still very close. The place is very clean! They clean it every day, which is lovely. You can tell that they built the bungalow with love. The wifi is not great, but we spent far more time outdoors anyway. The bed and pillows are very comfortable as well. They have chairs to sit outside and it is nice in the early mornings to relax in the cool weather. The dogs can bark at times, but Manuela says this is rare. It only happened a couple times, but it was a little disruptive. Thank you Manuela!

First of all, this is a lovely room and Maneula and Walter are very friendly and welcoming. But it was not quite what we were expecting. We did not realise that "a place to cook your own meals" is AirBnB code for sharing the host's kitchen. We thought we'd have our own kitchen and having that privacy was important to us. So we had to rethink, abandon plans to do our own cooking and eat out for all our meals which wasn't really what we wanted. So while we've got no complaints at all, we'd be unlikely to return as it's not really right for what we want. But if you are looking for something more like a homestay, then you cannot do better than this place. It's in a great location, nice and quiet, and if you rent scooters then the whole island opens up to you to explore.

Staying with Manuela was really great. We were nicely received & the communication was also very good. The Airbnb itself is very clean as shown in the pictures and you feel very comfortable.

Der Aufenthalt bei Manuela war echt super. Wir wurden nett empfangen & die Kommunikation war auch sehr gut. Das Airbnb an sich ist so wie auf den Bildern gezeigt sehr sauber und man fühlt sich sehr wohl.

Wonderful place, I stayed for almost 2 weeks and had a great time exploring the island. The host was responsive and assisted me with whatever I needed, there’s also a beautiful private beach included which was 100% worth it

Great place to stay with a very friendly family. In the meantime, it looks even more beautiful than in the older photos, as the place is constantly being improved

Tolle Unterkunft bei einer sehr freundlichen Familie. Sieht inzwischen noch schöner aus als auf den älteren Fotos, da die Unterkunft kontinuierlich verbessert wird

I stayed here for a few weeks. It's a great place. Your place is private. Manuela was a great host. She makes great breakfast and I was at the tail end of a cough when I arrived she made me some tea at night that really helped. The location is good for a quieter place. I takes about 15 minutes to walk to most restaurants which was perfect for me. Depending on the direction I saw some monkeys on my walks out for food. If come back and visit Ometepe I will be staying here again.

We spent three nights at Casa Hernandez and liked it very much! From Moyogalpa you can take the bus to the door and there we were received directly by Manuela and her family. We immediately felt very welcome! Manuela made recommendations and booked a scooter and a taxi for us. She even made me tea when I was not feeling well. Those with sensitive stomachs might want to bring bottled water instead of using the filtered water in the room. The room was well protected against mosquitoes and there was even a hammock. Thank you for everything, Manuela and Walter!

This place is just great - you‘ll have a nice patio, a comfy bed and a great shower (with hot water) in the bungalow. The owners Manuela and Walter are lovely hosts, they served us local breakfast every morning and assisted us with tours, ATV-rentals etc..They care about your safety and it definitely feels like a homestay. Restaurants are easy to reach by ATV and the neighborhood is very quiet. We‘d love to come back one day - gracias por todo!

An amazing place to stay! Manuela and Walter are super friendly and can help you with everything you need (quad/moto rental, tours, transport). The hut is located directly at the most beautiful beach of the island. The breakfast was delicious. I can only highly recommend this place!

Beautiful little house in a good location because it is in the center of the island so 45 minutes maximum of tourist attractions. Manuela and Walter prepared us some great typical breakfasts for $5 each. They gave us a taste of fruits from their gardens. A beach is accessible directly from their grounds. They were always available for anything and we even offered to help us plan our trip (e.g. motorcycle rental, hike with guide...). We felt like we were part of their family and safe. I would recommend it in a second.

Magnifique petite maison bien situé car elle est au centre de l'île donc 45 minutes maximum des attraits touristiques. Manuela et Walter nous ont préparé des superbes petits-déjeuners typique pour 5$ chaque. Ils nous ont fait goûter des fruits de leurs jardins. Une plage est accessible directement à parti de leur terrain. Ils étaient toujours disponible pour quoi que ce soit et nous on même proposé de nous aider à organiser notre voyage (exemple location moto, randonnée avec guide...). Nous nous sommes sentie comme si nous faision partie de leur famille et bien en sécurité. Je recommande sans hésitation.

We enjoyed our stay with Manuela and her family very much!!!!!!! They are wonderful, warm-hearted and very thoughtful people❣🥰 It is not a fancy resort but a great priviledge to stay at this simple and beautiful finca and experience an authentic nicaraguan way of life. You will be the only guests and Manuela and her husband make sure to help you with everything you need. The room is very nice, very clean and with your own bathroom and shower. And Manuela prepared a wonderful nicaraguan breakfast for us. You can walk through the finca to the beautiful white sanded Santo Domingo Beach. We highly recommend a scooter! Since everything on this island is spread out. If we ever come back to Ometepe we would definetely stay at Manuelas place again❣❣❣❣

The host family is really helpful and nice. The optional breakfast was quite good, for an extra $5. I liked the beach in front of the property a lot. It was quiet private. The place was cleaned to very high standards every day. The host family lives on the property and there are a few dogs there too that can get quite loud, but that also keeps the property safe.

Great place to stay. A little house for yourself on the property of the sweet Manuela & Walter. It was very clean, had a nice warm shower, and we slept very well with the fan. Windows have a screen, so can be open without the animals coming in. We enjoyed the breakfast (pay extra) and the animals and the garden. Communicating through AirBnB was very easy with Manuela. Unfortunately our Spanish was not that good, so this was a nice alternative. WiFi was fine as well - a bit depended on the wind apparently, but fine for us. Would definitely recommend. It is a nice -  more quiet - part of the island. The vegetarian restaurant/pizza nearby is worth a visit!

From the moment we got off our shuttle bus and were greeted by Manuela and Walter, we knew we were about to have an ‘authentic’ Ometepe experience. We appreciated their place for all the same reasons as other guests have and will add a bit more here. In addition to the cleanliness and responsiveness of this obliging couple, we appreciated learning about the butterflies and flowers in their garden, seeing how rice husks are dried in the sun every month in preparation for hulling, and being shown the different types of volcanic rocks and sands that are used for construction. Despite all this, their young daughter was the real highlight as she had composed a song with a schoolmate for her class and she honoured us with a performance. It was very special and a profound poem. Thank-you to the entire Hernandez family for a memorable stay.

We had a great time! The house is really nice and the sea is just through the garden and has a cute beach with shade. One of the nicest beaches on the island!! Manuela and her family are super welcoming and friendly. They made our time there extra special.

We cannot say enough good things about Walter and Manuela. I have stayed at many hotels and hostels on ometepe but nothing has even come close to the beauty and hospitality we experienced at Casa Hernandez. The location is perfect. Right on the most beautiful secluded beach on the island. Manuela keeps the room spotlessly clean, I swear she polishes the floors daily. At check in they showed us around their property and picked us star fruits and bananas from their trees and squeezed us fresh orange juice. Manuela was so patient with my bad Spanish and practiced with me every day, and got to practice her English with my girlfriend who speaks no Spanish. The ceiling fan in the room is everything I've ever wanted but never had in a ceiling fan. We're talking gale force winds. You will stay perfectly cool at night and with bars and mosquito nets over the windows and 5 dogs on the property you will feel perfectly safe at night with the windows open. If we didn't have to return our motorcycle to grenada, I think we would have stayed for the rest of our lives. Go here :)

The bungalow is nestled among their many beautiful flowering plants. I loved the sound of the birds in the morning and throughout the day. The bathroom is quite nice and the shower has hot water, which is not that common in Nicaragua. The overhead fan kept us quite comfortable. It’s private and cozy and cute. Manuela offers breakfast and was very creative in what we wanted. My husband had a full breakfast every morning and I had a couple cups of coffee and some bread. Their place is located about a 10 minute walk from Santo Domingo where there are many restaurants. We found only 1 small pulpería in Santo Domingo and it didn’t offer much food. But we found good restaurants. We also saw about 10 monkeys near the side of the road! What a treat that was. The town of Santa Cruz is about a 15 minute walk in the opposite direction and it offers a bigger pulpería and possibly more restaurant options. I loved the location of their place.

This was one of the best Air Bnb experiences I have had. Manuela and her family were wonderful. The home was awesome, beautiful wood work by her husband Walter. This felt like staying with family. The whole family was there to greet us in front of the home when we arrived and waved goodbye to us as we departed. Truly a gem!

We enjoyed our stay here. Manuela and her family are very kind and hospitable! They always made sure we had what we needed. The accommodation is exactly as pictured in the photos. We don’t speak much Spanish, so were able to use translator app with them when needed! The only downsides to the accommodation is it got very warm at night, which shouldn’t be an issue if you’ve adjusted to the heat. They do have a very powerful fan, which helped! Being an island, the water and power goes out periodically so just be prepared for that as well. They can help you get set up with any type of tour, activities, and transportation around the island. Thank you for the stay!!

Manuela and Walter were wonderful hosts. Their lovely gardens are beautiful to view and walk. If you order it a day ahead, they offer breakfast choices that are delicious and economical. The place itself is located in a spot where you can access sandy beach and walk for long distances. It is cooled by the winds, and so peaceful. They have prepared a map of the island with places to visit. Very well done. They were also helpful in arranging rental of 4-wheeler and taxi transport. Last but not least, they are friendly and warm. We enjoyed our stay very much. Clean, and a great value!

I host an airbnb in Costa Rica for 6 years.  We do a pretty good job..... 4.8 stars is our average.  I noticed that Manuela's casa had 5 stars from EVERY guest!  Wow!  I had to see it to believe it.  Manuela and her family are such loving, caring people.  They take care of EVERY detail and go out of their way to make everything perfect.  We will be back... not one time, but many times!  I very strongly suggest their lovely bungalow on the magical island of Ometepe!

It was a really nice stay in a house right next to the beach. The familiy is really nice and helpful, always willing to improve the stay. Thank You!

You will not meet a more genuine, kind, accommodating, and beautiful family as the Hernandez family! They truly treat you as family and want you to feel like family. Walter has constructed a beautiful building with amazing and practical woodworking throughout. Manuela keeps the inside and outside of the property super clean and makes amazing food. Their daughter is such a beautiful and happy young girl who also loves to help and exudes such a positive excitement. Their property is truly unique especially from an American perspective, and their view from the beach is like paradise. They were very patient with our almost complete lack of Spanish, and we made it work with the help of Google translate and Linda when needed. We loved learning about the culture of Nicaragua from a local family perspective.

Manuela and Walter’s place was very peaceful and in a great location. Their property backs onto SAN Fernando beach and provides some nice secluded beach time. It’s also very easy to walk to Santa Domingo for dinner (15-20 min walk). The double bed was very comfortable, place was clean and ceiling fan was great! Manuela also arranged for our scooter rental to arrive at our place first thing one morning, which was very convenient.

Such a great place to stay. The family went over and above to insure we had a safe, fun and relaxing stay on Ometepe. The food was amazing, with a traditional home made touch. The bungalow was kept immaculate.  It really felt like we were staying with family. Manuela was very helpful with making arrangements for tours, sight seeing and transportation. If you are looking for an authentic Nica experience you have found your spot!

Lovely family and lovely cabin. We had a nice relaxing time on Ometepe and enjoyed our stay with Manuela.

Beautiful clean bungalow with a very inviting family, walk through the grounds and your on the beach! Restaurants & shops only 5/10 minute walk, would definitely visit Manuela & her family again!

Great place and family.  Right on the beach.  Secluded but walkable. We loved it.

Be a Traveller , not just a tourist This small house should be booked solid with travellers looking to experience a small taste of Nicaragua. It has everything you need, ceiling fan for humid nights, comfortable bed, great shower, clean drinking water, and a front covered porch to sit in the evenings and enjoy the breeze. The beach, in all directions, is all yours, except for the cattle and horses that occasionally come down to drink the lake water. The best part is talking to the gracious and accommodating hosts who do more than expected in making sure that you have everything you need. Their patience with our bad Spanish was endless, and we appreciated all the information that was sent before we arrived! It was a delight getting to know them and we so appreciated all that they shared with us. Other reviews have pointed out the closeness of the road, barking dogs, roosters etc...earplugs are necessary in every traveller’s kitbag! Lots of places within walking distance to eat lunch and dinner. Xalli restaurant just steps away makes an excellent Red Snapper dinner . Order breakfast from Manuela in the mornings....The fruit bowl and local honey breakfast was delicious and way more than we could eat.

Mil Gracias ! Thank you for your thoughtful review and kind words - we really appreciate it ! Walter just completed designing and building a wood dining table with 4 chairs so we can offer a more comfortable place for meals and we now have WiFi too ! Maybe some day you will return .... our English is improving and we will enjoy hosting you in the future.

The house is super clean and well located. You have everything super close. Manuela is always there for you and is very helpful. She did everything to make our stay perfect. If you want to have a quite stay and take a break from the hostel life this place is perfect. 

What an amazing place to stay! The most wonderful family, kind and genuine. Clean room. I asked for a second bed and had it within minutes. Beautiful beach and lovely garden. Great location, relaxing with amenities nearby. Accommodating  and friendly. Thanks so much, you made our trip to Ometepe extra special!

Thank you for your thoughtful comments - we look forward to your return for more adventures on our magical Ometepe Island!

Manuela and Walter and their lovely daughter are very kind, sweet, warm people, they were always helpful and very flexible, especially when it came to our breakfast wishes ;-) They organized motorcycle and horse rentals at good prices for us. The room is beautiful, spotlessly clean, pretty big and has lots of ingenious storage space. The breakfast was delicious. The room was serviced daily and there was a hot water shower, I think this is pretty rare on Ometepe in this price range. If you are kitesurfers this house is a great option, as you have direct access to the beach where the wind is usually side / onshore. The beach in front of Xalli is even bigger and better for launching and only 50 meters away. We visited at the beginning of March and had good wind on 2 out of 5 days with a 10 meter kite. The location is good, several nice restaurants are within walking distance (our favourites were Xalli and Tiki). It can get a little loud due to passing traffic (the house faces the main road), but the earplugs we brought made all the difference so we were able to sleep in. The bed was very comfortable. Manuela noticed that my husband had a cold and made ginger / lemongrass tea with lemon for him in the morning and evening, I thought that was so sweet! So, if you prefer staying with a lovely Nicaraguan family with personalized attention and where you will be the only guests rather than in a hotel or hostel then this is the place for you, I'd recommend it. Thank you Manuela and Walter for the great hospitality!

Thank you for your thoughtful kind comments - we really appreciate it !!  Walter just completed 2 new sling back chairs for relaxing in the gardens and we have installed WIFI !!  We look forward to your return in the future where we will receive you as friends !!

We loved our stay here. Manuela and Walter take impeccable care of the casitas, the beautiful gardens and the guests. The area surrounding Casa Hernandez is stunning and the central location was perfect for us to go out exploring on our rented motorcycle. The beach also delivered, with warm water and lovely long moonlight stroll. We loved it so much we extended the out stay but sadly had to move to new digs, it was still great but we missed out Ometepe family. We will be back.

Thank you Sara and Brian for your thoughtful kind words !  We wished we had availability for you to stay longer here but we are looking forward to your return next year....or hopefully sooner.

Super nice casa in a nice place with very sweet owners! They want to help you with everything and are incredibly hospitable! Delicious breakfast. In addition, it is also super clean and hot water! A recommendation!

Supermooie casa op een mooie plek met hele lieve eigenaren! Ze willen je overal mee helpen en zijn ontzettend gastvrij! Heerlijk ontbeten.Daarnaast ook superschoon en warm water! Een aanrader!

Ramona and Ruben wrote:  "Super nice house in a nice place with lots of lovely owners! They want to help everywhere and are incredibly hospitable! Delicious breakfast. In addition, super clean and warm water!"  Thank you for your thoughtful review - we really appreciate it and you know that we welcome you back for another stay in the future ! Enjoy your travels, Manuela and family

The family is incredibly friendly and welcoming. We were guided through the garden and Walter answered every question. The apartment has a very good standard and is furnished with love. Amenities are comparable to few places to stay in Nicaragua. The daily cleaning was also special. We used laundry service: great! The Nica breakfast (extra performance) was always brought to the terrace on time. If we had excursion requests, Manuela and Walter took care of it immediately (horseback riding with Roberto recommended). Minor repairs were done immediately. Five stars!

Die Familie ist unglaublich freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir wurden durch den Garten geführt und Walter hat uns jede Frage beantwortet. Das Appartement hat einen sehr guten Standart und ist mit Liebe eingerichtet. Die Ausstattung ist mit wenigen Unterkünften in Nicaragua vergleichbar. Auch die tägliche Reinigung war etwas Besonderes. Wir haben Wäscheservice genutzt: super! Das Nica Frühstück (zusätzliche Leistung) wurde uns immer pünktlich auf die Terrasse gebracht. Hatten wir Ausflugswünsche kümmerten sich Manuela und Walter umgehend darum (Ausritt mit Roberto empfehlenswert). Kleinere Reparaturen wurden sofort erledigt. Fünf Sterne!

Here is the English translation from Sabine and Thomas: "The family is incredibly friendly and accommodating. We were led through the garden and Walter answered every question. The apartment has a very good standard and is decorated with love. The equipment is comparable to a few accommodations in Nicaragua. Also the daily cleaning was something special. We used laundry service: great! The Nica breakfast (extra service) was always on time on the terrace. Manuela and Walter took care of the excursion wishes (ride with Roberto recommended). Minor repairs were done immediately. Five stars!"  Thank you for your thoughtful review - we really appreciate that you were our first guests on Airbnb and look forward to your return in the future for more Ometepe Island adventures and relaxation on our beach.