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A private 2-bedroom villa with ocean and jungle views, a renovated pool, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Located in Balcones de Majagual near San Juan del Sur, it sleeps 4 guests.
The Space
Casa La Serena is a stylish and private two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home in Balcones de Majagual, San Juan del Sur. The property features ocean and jungle views, a private pool, 200-megabit fiber-optic internet, and a recently renovated pool.
Designed as a romantic retreat, the home includes:
- A private pool
- An outdoor stone dining table overlooking the ocean
- Balconies off the primary bedroom and living room
- Full-height plantation shutters in the primary bedroom
- A well-equipped kitchen
- Picture-window bathrooms
- Beautiful exotic wood details throughout
- A second bedroom and study on the lower level
The primary bedroom has a treehouse-like feel, while the lower-level bedroom includes a full-size convertible bed, private bathroom, picture window, and wooden desk. This space is suitable for two couples or a family with older children.
The kitchen, dining area, and pool area connect seamlessly and can be opened to create a spacious social setting. Although the home shows some age, it remains comfortable and inviting, surrounded by tropical forest filled with wildlife.
Location
Casa La Serena is located in the boutique seaside community of Balcones de Majagual, approximately a 15–20-minute walk from the ocean. Guests may wake to birdsong, surf, and the calls of howler monkeys, which are often heard and sometimes seen.
The home is close to three of Nicaragua’s best surfing and swimming beaches, including:
- Playa Maderas
- Playa Majagual
Nearby San Juan del Sur offers restaurants, bars, and activities such as:
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canopy tours
Amenities
The self-catering home includes:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Dinnerware and silverware for six
- Linens and towels
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Flat-screen television with DVD player
- Large closets
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Electric hot water
- Backup generator
- Private pool
Cleaning service is provided for stays longer than five days. The property also includes 24-hour security.
Beach Club Access
Guests of Casa La Serena have exclusive access to Argonauts Beach Club, located on Playa Majagual. The club provides:
- Secure parking
- A convenient place to leave towels while enjoying the beach
- A comfortable setting for meals and drinks
Food and beverages at the club are not included in the booking price.
Power and Generator Information
The home has electric hot water and a backup generator. During power outages, the generator operates the fans and refrigerator only. Hot water and the pool pump will not function during an outage.
Battery power is limited, and prolonged outages may occur without a refund.
Important Information
A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required to access and stay at Casa La Serena. This requirement is not optional, and assistance with booking a vehicle is available at a discounted rate.
The home faces south and has wide-open views, which can make it quite warm in the afternoons during March and April, particularly in the main living area and primary bedroom. Guests who are sensitive to heat should take this into consideration.
The coastal highway near the home is currently under construction and is visible from the property. Daytime construction activity and occasional machinery or truck noise may be noticeable as the area continues to develop.
Airport Access
Guests can fly into either Liberia, Costa Rica, or Managua, Nicaragua. Travel time to the home is approximately two hours from either airport.
Guest Access
The entire home and private pool are available for guests to enjoy.
Guest reviews
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What guests are saying
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Martin
3 months ago
The area and the house were exactly what we were looking for. Loved the property itself and was a 5’ drive from the beach we liked the most. The host and staff were nice and attentive. The house has a safe box and, even though you feel safe, I highly recommend you to use it when not at home. I would definitely stay again and recommend the host.
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Sara
5 months ago
We had a great experience at Casa Serena. Laura and Veronica were both very attentive both prior to arrival and during our stay. The home is in a more remote area outside of SJDS but with easy access to the city. The home has a beautiful view of the ocean and is surrounded by nature. While there, we saw monkeys, lizards, possums, and a few scorpions 🤪 The house was well equipped. Kitchen was easy to cook in, beds were comfortable. As described, the afternoons can get quite warm but we found a quick drive down the ocean around 3pm was the best way to beat the heat. One thing to note that I did not realize when booking (but is clearly noted in the listing), is that the home is made up of 3 separate buildings (two bedroom suites and the kitchen /living room space). For us, this was fine but if you have young children, this would be something to consider. One thing I would suggest is to ask for the cleaners to come more than once a week. Veronica was helpful in setting this up for us.
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Kate
6 months ago
Wow!! This place has one of the best ocean views I have seen with the most beautiful sunsets. Beautiful and luxurious, fully stocked kitchen and a refreshing clean pool. Easy to navigate to and from SJDS once you do the route once. Bed was super comfy and everything was clean. Just watch out for critters 🦂
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Steve
7 months ago
The location is great. Close to beaches and 20 minutes to San Juan. There are houses nearby so be prepared to potentially hear the neighbors. We had trouble with the locks and the half bath toilet didnt work even after they came to service it. Also wasn't given a key to laundry room and was locked out the last night with our clothes in the dryer. Over all the stay was fine. Minor details only but would probably stay here again.All of that was worth the pool. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need.
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Jordan
7 months ago
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! We truly loved our time here in Nicaragua. Your home was beautiful, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax and enjoy our trip. Everything was seamless from start to finish, and we really appreciated your hospitality and attention to detail. It made the whole experience stress-free and memorable for us. Thank you again for opening your home to us — we would absolutely love to come back someday! All the best, Jordan
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Tim
7 months ago
We had a great stay at Casa Serena. The accommodations have a beautiful view overlooking the ocean with amazing sunsets every night. The open air home is beautiful, rustic and fit into its natural surroundings very well. The pool was amazing, a must have at 30°. Casa Serena is in a very good location close to beaches, a resort, and restaurants. During our two week stay we saw many beautiful birds, howler monkeys, a few spiders, scorpions, and centipedes nothing that you wouldn’t expect living in the jungle. If you’re a light sleeper, I’d suggest earplugs.
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Batya
8 months ago
We had a phenomenal time at Casa de Serena by balcones, waking up to that view undisturbed was a dream. It's a sprawling property for a couple and it really felt magical. If you do have an option to fly in through Managua definitely do so, Liberia is far more stressful, as the the border crossing can take hours and requires expensive private taxis to get back for your flight. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful respite, I wish I was still there.
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Junior
9 months ago
Let me just start this by saying how amazing Laura, Veronica and the rest of the team are. Communication was top notch. This amazing host was so flexible even when a situation arose she was quick to make an alteration in my booking, and still being warm and empathetic toward my situation. It’s with great dismay I didn’t get to meet Laura in person I can already tell what type person she is. I hope one day I get to stay at one of your amazing properties and I hope that one day is soon. Thank you so much for being selfless and so helpful.
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Melissa
10 months ago
Amazing 🤩 to say the least. Beautiful layout, beautiful view. Theres a beach about a 10 mins walk down the hill and each side has beautiful views to enjoy your time. The host was responsive, accommodating, and helpful through and through. Would 100% go back. I would highly suggest arranging the chef, Erika, to come and cook you a meal, soooooo delicious, and she was so sweet too; and decently priced considering how tasty the meal was. Don’t buy groceries, ask for Erika; much better and prices balance out. We LOVED this property. LOVED IT 😍🤩🤯☀️🥰
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Katie
10 months ago
We loved it.
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