The Space

• Property Type: House
• Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2/2
• Occupancy: Up to 4
• Distance to Beach: 500 meters
• Surf Breaks: Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros

This cozy eco beach home is perfect for enjoying a vacation filled with beach activities, surfing, golfing, fishing, or simply relaxing with friends or family. Stilted construction keeps the house cool, while reforested teak furniture enhances your stay.

The primary bedroom features:

• Queen-sized bed
• Comfortable linens
• Closet
• En-suite bathroom

The guest bedroom includes:

• Two twin beds (convertible to a king upon request)
• Comfortable linens
• Closet
• Easy access to the guest bathroom

All bedrooms and the living room are equipped with fans and air conditioning. Additional amenities include:

• Hot water
• Starlink internet
• Smart TV

Purified drinking water and housekeeping (three days per week) are provided free of charge. Housekeeping staff can also do laundry, as they have exclusive access to the washer and dryer in the house. This service is included with your stay.

Guests staying in an eco casita have access to two common area swimming pools—one at the Phase 1 Eco Casita property and the other at the beach club.

Location

This casita is located 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 (to the south of Playa Colorado, walkable at low tide)

Additionally, there is a beautiful 9-hole golf course that is well-designed, beautifully maintained, and very 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 turnoff for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. While in Rivas, it is also advisable to fill up on fuel, as these are the closest gas stations to your stay. We highly recommend stocking up on groceries for your entire stay. Alternatively, if you prefer not to plan, shop, and prepare meals, inquire about our meal plan and full-service catering options.

Eating Out

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

• Pili's Kitchen: The only beachfront option at the Beach Club, 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, this restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine, pizza, and daily international specials.
• Downtown Iguana: Located next to our office/surf shop, serving seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at fair 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 nearby restaurants worth checking out 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. We also rent scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards from this location.

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

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, and 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 some 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 or 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 also offer vehicle rentals, with an office next to Hacienda Iguana.