Casa "Thruster" in Salty Surf Popoyo is a beachfront house with all the amenities you need for your holidays or if you're working remotely. Take off your shoes and enjoy the life at the beach!\ -Walking distance to restaurants & bars -Walking distance to some of the best surf spots in Nicaragua ( Santana Beach Break, Beginners Bay, Popoyo Reef , Playa Rosada and many many more surf spots a short drive) PS: Feel free to contact us in english, french or spanish. The space Right on the Beach, you'll enjoy the location and the laid back atmosphere of the area. The house has everything you need (AC, WIFI, security 24/7 etc...) for perfect vacations. Recommended for couples, friends, families...and off course beach lovers. Guest access The whole beach is for you and your house is on the Beach. Other things to note Due to the construction of the new coastal road, the electricity company has to move electrical posts and we're having power outtages frequently. We have battery backup on the routers so no drops of internet connection and a generator ( AC not working with generator) but we have to stop generator at 8pm

## Overview

Casa Thruster in Salty Surf Popoyo is a beachfront home equipped with all the essentials for a relaxing holiday or remote work. Kick off your shoes and embrace the beach lifestyle.

## Location

- Within walking distance to restaurants and bars  
- Close to some of Nicaragua's top surf spots, including Santana Beach Break, Beginners Bay, Popoyo Reef, Playa Rosada, and many others reachable by a short drive  

Feel free to reach out in English, French, or Spanish.

## The Space

Situated right on the beach, this house offers a relaxed atmosphere and an unbeatable location. It includes:

- Air conditioning  
- Wi-Fi  
- 24/7 security  

The property is ideal for couples, friends, families, and anyone who loves the beach.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire beach, with the house located directly on the shoreline.

## Additional Information

Due to the construction of a new coastal road, the local electricity company is relocating power poles, which has caused occasional power outages. To mitigate this:

- Battery backups are installed on the routers to maintain uninterrupted internet service  
- A generator is available (note that air conditioning does not operate when using the generator)  
- The generator is turned off by 8 p.m. each night

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2BR house in Emerald Coast aka Tola Surf Zone

Casa Thruster @ Salty Surf Popoyo
Beachfront House - Villas for Rent in Monte Filis, Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

Emeline’s Airbnb was great. We had a wonderful surf trip! Carolina was very helpful and always available when needed. The contacts on the itinerary were a big help due to the language barrier. Everyone from Adonis our taxi driver, to the scooter rental people, treated us with upmost respect. They were always willing to work with us and offered fair prices. Plenty of waves within 2 miles of the spot.

We had a great stay! The Airbnb was more spacious than expected and walkable to many of the surf breaks along the popoyo stretch. The place was super clean and had amazing communication with the host.  I would highly recommend!

Casa Thruster is very comfy, with the windows and doors open the sound of the waves (which are right out the back door) washes through the house. I woke each morning to the birds and waves. Short walks to both beginners bay, popoyo and Santana breaks. I will definitely stay here again. Everything we needed was provided. Bring your own beach towel.

Fantastic staying with Emeline. His housekeeper Carolina was so good and made our lives so easy with her cleaning, fast response times, and use of the generator to provide us with wifi when power outages occurred. The location was perfect, right in the beach and near Mag rock and surfing. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay thank you so much!!

A perfect place to rest and clear your mind.

Un alojamiento perfecto para descansar y despejar la mente.

We loved the place! It was comfortable, spacious and steps away from the sea! Bedrooms were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with everything you need. Emeline was very accommodating and understanding. Carolina was also lovely and made us feel right at home. I would definitely stay here again.

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Perfect address in Popoyo in front of the sea, central for walking and eating outside but with the essentials for cooking. Kids and adults loved it!

Adresse parfaite à Popoyo devant la mer, centrale pour se balader et manger à l’extérieur mais avec le nécessaire pour cuisiner. Les enfants comme les grands ont adoré!

Emeline's place is  in a beautiful spot, right on the beach. It has everything you need. Clean and fully equipped.

Fairly priced in an amazing oceanfront property not overrun by tourists.

Very nice place, quiet, with super access to the beach and all the conditions to enjoy.

Muy bonito el lugar, tranquilo, con super acceso a la playa y todas las condiciones para disfrutar.

Lovely place by the beach. Emeline was hugely helpful

Fantastic location on the beach close to several surf breaks. Emiline is a great host super responsive and has a great local guide shared with guests ahead.

We loved our stay here 👌 really cute Accomidation, that is bigger in person than the pictures make it seem. It’s in a slightly quieter part of Popoyo, but I’d say that is a good thing. You still have great restaurants around you, and the main surfing beach is only a 10 minute walk away. The hosts are very attentive and the property is dreamy. Right on a really nice beach. While a little rocky, still very swimable and nice to chill on. Sunsets are incredible too. Overall, I highly recommended staying here if you are coming to popoyo.

If you’re looking for tranquility, beautiful surroundings, great host, and awesome apartment on the beach this is a fantastic place !

Everything is very nice, highly recommended, we look forward to returning soon. Carolina was very helpful with any questions we had.

Muy lindo todo, super recomendado, esperamos volver pronto. Carolina fue de mucha ayuda para cualquier duda que tuvimos.

The house was great, beds were comfy. Right in front of the beach. Carolina was there to let us check in and even was nice enough to go buy some drinks for us on arrival. There is a small convenience store within walking distance to buy anything that's needed. Very quiet and we were able to enjoy the beach. Since we were going on what is considered rainy season the access road was horrible. You definitely NEED a 4 wheel drive. We have a Honda CRV and on the way out we got stuck in the mud/rocks.

We had a great stay at Salty Surf. The house was super clean and had everything we needed. The team was responsive and helpful, and Emeline provided great information for everything we needed to know for the area which made a huge difference to our time in Popoyo. Thank you :)

We had a wonderful time at Emeline’s place. The house is much bigger than we realized and has a view to the water. My favourite part was you could hear the waves crashing down from the property. It’s beautifully decorated as well. Thanks for your hospitality!

The house was very clean, with a beautiful view and right in front of the ocean. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a beach day. The beach is gorgeous, peaceful, and great for relaxing. We were also able to stay with our dogs, which made the experience even more special. We would definitely come back!

I really enjoyed this place with my family and my little dog! It's super comfortable, private, and quiet, perfect for relaxing and having a good time. There are great places to eat nearby, and Emeline's service was great! I will definitely go again!!

From the moment we contacted Emeline, she was kind, timely with responses, and very helpful about layout of area and local support and activities during our stay. Her home felt like home away from home - simple, clean and had everything one could want/need. Her staff and local people recommendations were outstanding. We employed Helene to cook for us - she was kind, thoughtful  and her meals were delicious!  We also employed Adonis as the driver to and from the airport and he was courteous, safe and very friendly. We also employed Erol and the local surf instructors. They were extraordinary - and truly exceptional with my daughters in the surf. The local fruit/vegetable truck coming by routinely was an easy way to purchase produce. We look forward to returning! I am so grateful!

Our family of four adults really enjoyed our stay.  We would walk to little beach cafés, found spots to swim and it would take about 10-15 minute walk to surf at Beginner Bay and beyond.  We enjoyed the house- comfortable beds and furniture,  we cooked food at home, read in the hammocks and cooled off in the middle of the day in the bedrooms with A/C when we needed.  Nice and quiet, too!

Absolutely beautiful place! It was peaceful and close walking distance to everything you need. Emeline was extremely helpful with drivers from the airport to renting bikes. We loved it highly recommend

My family and I enjoyed our stay, the host and the housekeeper were very nice and attentive. Extra points for being pet friendly! Do take into account that there are no amenities. Therefore I would recommend bringing your own napkins, shampoo, body soap, etc. Overall, the place feels like coming to a home, very nice design with good ventilation and A/C, a must for the weather. We had neighbors on both sides, it’s safe and chill. I would stay here again, no hesitation!

It is nice place to get away, very flexible and friendly people

Perfect beachfront location with all the amenities you need! AC in the room were perfect, the interior was modern, the backyard was shared with the rest of the property and had hammocks and shower/foot wash. Beachfront was amazing though there are rock you need to go over, but surfable locations were easy 15 min walk in both directions. I'd definitely stay here again!

Such an amazing place, whether you’re traveling as a family, couple, or solo and wanting extra space- Casa Thruster has everything you need It’s right on the beach and close to the markets in town, there are great restaurants a short walk down the beach too Emeline is a superb host, she was always around if we needed anything Highly recommend!

Loved our stay at Emeline’s airbnb! Stunning beach front view and sleeping to the sound of the ocean waves was indescribable. Definitely would recommend this airbnb!

Beautiful spot right on the beach with everything you need. Grocery store very close by and so are many restaurants. It is on a little compound with other units where you can see other people. Security guards at night made us feel very safe. The long walks along the beach is the best and the sunsets in Popoyo is next level - best we have ever seen. We were with our two little toddler girls and we had just the best time. Our house keeper was so helpful and responsive. Highly recommend this lovely spot for small group of friends or a single family.

amazing location, super clean and comfortable!

We had an absolutely wonderful monthlong stay at Casa Thruster. Popoyo is a beautiful area with just enough restaurants and activities to stay entertained if you’d like while being still being quiet and relaxing. The house was perfect, it had everything we wanted, was clean and spacious, and the location is amazing. Being able to sit on the patio each morning with our coffee, overlooking the ocean and listening to the waves was a dream. Emeline is one of the best hosts I’ve ever had the pleasure of renting from. She was proactive with communication, friendly, and quick to respond to any requests. The groundskeeper/cleaning person/Jack-of-all-trades Carolina was an absolute pleasure and always quick with a smile. I cannot recommend Casa Thruster or any of the other rentals available at Salty Surf enough. I miss it already.

Absolutely loved my stay and didn't want to leave. The home had everything I needed for a comfortable stay and a beautiful view of the ocean. Very close to all the restaurants, shops and surf breaks.

My family & I (4 adults) have stayed in many places in Nicaraguan beaches and this is now our top pick. We stayed at Casa Thruster which is very spacious, each bedroom has an AC + fan and kitchen/dining/living room has a fan + breeze that comes in through the screen in door. Kitchen is well equipped and has plenty of drinking water, if you want to cook make sure you take all cooking supplies (including s&p) and if you don't feel like cooking there are restaurants in walking distance and plenty of delivery food services. Bathroom is spacious and has enough bath towels, but no beach towels nor toiletries. We enjoyed that the house has a deck with beach chairs additional to the shared lounging areas. We also appreciated that parking is inside & gated. Something to keep in mind is that the beach right in front is rocky and might be a challenge for someone with mobility issues, nevertheless it's breathtaking and exceptionally beautiful. We will definitely be back & fully recommend it.

Hello, we had a great time at the house. Carolina, the girl who helps with homework is great !!!

Hola hemos estado muy bien en la casa, Carolina la chica que ayuda con las tareas de casa es genial !!!

Spent an awesome week at Emeline’s beautiful place and already want to go back! Killer location right on the beach - great sunsets. The place was super clean when we arrived but we also appreciated the cleanings offered every three days! Walkable to two small markets and some restaurants where you can get everything you need. Also a quick walk to beginners bay if you’re new to surfing! Emeline’s list of local spots & recommendations was also really handy!

I felt so at home and at ease at Casa Thruster. From communication to recommendations, Emeline went above and beyond. Everyone of her recs was fantastic. The location is the perfect balance between peaceful and walkable to food and activities! Super clean and everything you need provided in the amenities. A perfect week away to surf, read, yoga, and watch sunsets.

Great place to relax and work remotely ! The hosts are very kind and accommodating. The location is very nice with good internet and excellent security. Walking distance from a variety of surf beaches

Hosts do an excellent job communicating & giving detailed local information. Check in with Karolina was good & she checked on us & offered cleaning during our stay. The house is larger, more spacious than it seems in photos. There are other houses on the lot, but not too crowded & the porch/yard is nice. plenty of friendly restaurants w good well priced food. we rented boards from beginners bay, 15 min walk N. Santana is 15 min walk S. The beach in front IS swimmable at low to mid tide, w sandy beach similar to east coast US conditions. High tide rocks, less swimmable. wifi & electricity solid by Nica standards. We would stay again in a heartbeat.

Thanks a lot Kevin, really appreciate your review!

Great spot on the beach with good little food spots nearby.  If you are there for surfing there is quite a bit of arranging to get a board or walking on the beach and carrying a board for some distance.  Do your homework if you don't have a lot of days in Popoyo.

Amazing house, amazing host. Myself and four friends stayed here for my birthday and absolutely loved it. Right on the beach, minutes walk to good surf and everything you need in the house. Emeline was incredibly responsive and helpful. Couldn’t recommend more!

We had a great time! From days before our reservation, communication was excellent, during too! We loved the place, safe, comfortable, pleasant to spend time as a family. We appreciate that we were able to bring our pets. We'll be back!

Nos la pasamos super bien! Desde Dias antes de nuestra reserva, la comunicación fue excelente, durante tambien! Nos encanto el lugar, seguro, comodo, agradable para pasar en familia. Agradecemos que pudimos llevar a nuestras mascotas. Volveremos a ir!

Amazing place!!  Can’t beat the location. Super safe.

Another amazing stay! The house was super clean, all appliances worked perfectly and Emeline does a superb job at communicating with her guests. You can't beat the location; the beach is your backyard!

Clean, convenient, with a well-stocked kitchen. Just look at the pics of the view from the living room of the beautiful beach and ocean. This place is very solidly built and modern and comfortable. Recommended!

Great location especially if you love surfing or just walking along uncrowded beaches. Emeline was the best Airbnb host for communication that I’ve experienced. Not sure we would have made it here without her help. We actually hated to say goodbye to Casa Charlotte.

You can’t ask for a better view and location…literally right there on the beach. No substitute for the sounds and sight of the waves crashing to relax you and let you get away from the world. The host was super helpful and attentive, and hooked us up with great food suggestions nearby. I would recommend a vehicle with a mid to high clearance if it’s rainy season, as the final part of the road in can get a little bumpy/muddy. Overall great experience!

Excellent days at Casa Charlotte. Very Nice host and destination to stay in Popoyo !

We loved it! it is truly spectacular and comfortable.

Amazing , magical, peaceful and beautiful place almost on the ocean , fantastic communication with Emeline , the house has everything!!

Etienne & Emeline are the best hosts I've had in 8 years with Airbnb. They are superhosts for a reason. From consulting & helping us arrange a trip to Nicaragua (which during the pandemic wasn't straightforward), to providing local tips and sharing contact details with neighbors, to also helping us arrange a trip across the world for my parents-in-law to stay with us at Etienne's place in Popoyo.. All of that executed with a fast, accurate, and kind communication style. Couldn't have expected to find better hosts! The place itself is amazing - right on the Popoyo beach. Joseline who takes care of the day-to-day chores in the house is lovely and helpful. Amazing sunsets every day are some of the best. Etienne also has a surfing camp business and is able to arrange surfboards. After more than a month here, we don't want to leave.

This place is magical!! Right on the water. With everything changing everyday she was super accommodating to my plans changing. I will recommend staying here to all my friends !

The service was very good after we arrived, the service was pleasant and the location of the place was perfect! Highly recommended.

El servicio estuvo muy bien deddr que llegamos, la atencuon fue agradable y la ubicacion del lugar perfecto! Muy recomendado.

Can’t beat the location because the beach is your backyard. House is great and the host is extremely approachable when contacted about anything regarding your stay. The area is very safe and the house was clean.

Excellent hospitality. House in front of the beach. Pet friendly. Highly recommended

An exceptional stay in Casa CHARLOTTE, on the waterfront with all the comforts you could dream of. The houses are very pretty and allow everyone to have their privacy ; the other two houses were rented but we were not bothered by our neighbours. The casa CHARLOTTE, the largest we occupied, is very large, functional and beautifully arranged; two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other 3 single beds. Hot water, air conditioning in the bedrooms, clean and soft bed and bath linen... A functional and equipped kitchen. The beach just steps away with stunning ocean views. Beginner and experienced surfing, deserted beaches for walking, small restaurants around, fruit and vegetable truck sales to cook... Beatriz, who takes care of the reception, is adorable, she can do the laundry at a very low price (linen washed and folded that smells like laundry). Etienne is very considerate and very responsive to any request. In short, a dream day that I recommend to all.

Un séjour exceptionnel à Casa CHARLOTTE, les pieds dans l’eau avec en prime tout le confort dont on peut rêver. Les maisons sont très jolies et permettent à chacun de disposer de son intimité ; les deux autres maisons étaient louées mais nous n’avons pas été gênés par nos voisins. La casa CHARLOTTE, la plus grande que nous occupions, est très grande, fonctionnelle et joliment agencée; deux chambres, l’une avec un grand lit et l’autre 3 lits individuels. Eau chaude, clim dans les chambres, linge de lit et de toilette propres et doux... Une cuisine fonctionnelle et équipée. La plage à deux pas avec vue imprenable sur l’océan. Du surf pour débutants et confirmés, des plages désertes pour se balader, des petits restos autour, de la vente par camion de fruits et légumes pour cuisiner... Beatriz qui s’occupe de l’accueil est adorable, elle peut faire la lessive à tout petit prix (linge lavé et plié qui sent bon la lessive). Etienne est très prévenant et hyper réactif à toute demande. Bref un de jour de rêve que je recommande à tous.

Extremely clean place, located right on the beach and close to activities and restaurants. Emeline is a warm host who took the time to explain everything to us when we arrived. I highly recommend this Airbnb. We could not have had a better stay at their place! :)

Endroit extrêmement propre, situé directement sur la plage et proche des activités et restaurants. Emeline est une hote chaleureuse qui a pris le temps de tout nous expliquer lors de notre arrivée. Je recommande fortement ce Airbnb. Nous n’aurions pas pu avoir mieux comme séjour chez eux! :)

This place is fantastic for small families looking to experience Playa Popoyo in its true, rustic form. Quiet, charming place with very comfortable rooms and incredible views of every direction.

Thank you so much , we loved the house . Service was great , wished we would have stayed longer . As a tip , don’t recommend 99 prices don’t match quality or quantity and my nephew got super sick after eating there . Also buena ondas manager was a bit rude .( wouldn’t go back to eather even if they payed for my Meal ) Love the area but would only go back to Yolanda or Magnific Rock . Oh and the fan on top of the kitchen was super loud . Other one on top of living room was fine

A must-see! Exceptional location right on the water !

Une adresse incontournable! Emplacement exceptionnel les pieds dans l’eau !

Very nice place, very clean! The host was quick to answer our questions, she even advised us for the best way to take before we arrived! Also, someone was presented when we arrived, we had the airbnb before the indicated time as it was already ready. Amazing view from the living room! On the other hand, the waves are strong so swimming is rather dangerous, he would have to walk a little to go swimming!

Très bel endroit, très propre! L’hôte répondait rapidement à nos questions, elle nous a même conseillé pour le meilleur chemin à emprunter avant notre arrivée! De plus, quelqu’un était présenté lors de notre arrivée, nous avons eu le airbnb avant l’heure indiqué car il était déjà prêt. Vue incroyable du salon! Par contre, les vagues sont fortes donc la baignade est plutôt dangereux, il faillait marcher un peu pour aller se baigner !

Amazing view directly on the beach. From walking distance to restaurants and surf breaks. Very quiet area. We enjoyed our stay in Popoyo would definteley go back. Emeline was a good host good communication and quick answers. Thanks !

We had the middle of the three units, great neighbor quiet road that doesn't have much traffic driving by. Great sunset view just steps off the porch, surf break takes a short walk to get to. Clean house that is well layed out, functional kitchen with gas burning stove! We ran out of gas cooking one night and they brought us a new bottle of gas within 10 minutes. With the care takers are always around making sure your needs are met making it a great place to stay! Had a great vacation and would return for another visit.

A beautiful stay with a stunning view of the ocean and beaautiful colorful sunset(every single day) in front of the house! Both owners(emiline and paul) are super friendly and reply to your questions immediately and come around in less than 1-2hours if you need something. they provided us a map with all the restaurants and spots to visit. we never felt insecure in this stay. people around are also nice. Cleaning lady is super cute. we tried to think of something to critizise..but there is absolutely nothing. the surfspots are around the corner, we went to popyo reef and santana everyday - always walking. we would definitely come back.

Paul was incredible! Greeted us - gave us beach tips and made sure we had everything we needed to make our beach getaway perfect.  The space worked well for 4 adult ladies who wanted to check out the Popoyo beach vibes and relax in a clean and safe new home. We loved this tropical beach oasis and would return in a minute.

Cada Charlotte is a great getaway on the west coast of Nicaragua, a good clip from Rivas, but reasonable walking distance from local beach restaurants. Both ends of the bay are surfer friendly, and the beach in general is characterized by incredible crashing waves. Recommended for beach aficionados.

The view of the ocean from the house is even better in person. I would not recommend swimming directly in front of the house because it is quite rocky at the break. It’s within walking distance of eateries on the beach. Make sure to have a flashlight if you are walking at night. The manager, Paul, always responded right away for anything we needed. The house was perfect for us two couples. I wish we stayed for more time!

Emeline’s place is perfect. It’s right on the beach, steps from the ocean and a couple minute walk to a great surf spot! Paolo was a huge help and was there for to answer all of our questions. I wouldn’t book anywhere else in the area.. this place is great!

We loved this unique place so much that we changed our plans and decided to return to the end of our stay in Nice. Paul is an adorable host. We'll be back, for sure!

On a tellement aimé cette adresse unique que l'on a changé nos plans et décidé  d' y retourner pour la fin de notre séjour nicaraguayen.Paul est un hôte ADORABLE.Nous reviendrons, c 'est sûr !

A fantastic Airbnb that has incredible value! The house is very comfortable and has everything you need - including a hot shower. It is situated in a central location on Playa Santana, within walking distance of all of the main spots to check out. Paul was an amazing host who helped us find the place easily, as well as call a driver for us prior to check out. He knows the area well and was very helpful with recommendations.

Ettiene & Emiline's place was fantastic, right on the beach, amazing clean space and very comfortable. Amazing hosts and very easy. This is a great value and we can not think of a better place to stay on the beach in Tola.

This place is amazing. Right on the beach, very well-designed, simple and elegant, great host, great spot, just a homerun all around. We had an absolute ball.

Beautiful house in a perfect location right on the beach with plenty of chairs to relax on. Great wifi. Super modern and clean design. The shower was the best shower I've had here in Nicaragua...the water actually stayed warm the entire time! Paul was very friendly and always around to help when we needed something or had a question. My only suggestion to guests is to make sure the screens are all closed because otherwise there will be a lot of tiny bugs in the house, this is not the hosts fault though!

The house is exactly like what the pictures show.  The beach is right in the backyard.  There are rocks in the beach but depending on the tide you can go into the water or just walk a little to get passed the rocks.  The house had everything you need to cook  food.  We brought food and never left for 3 days.  Paul was on site the whole time to answer all our questions and lend a helping hand.

Absolutely one of the best places I've ever stayed at.  Very private location right in front of the beach.  The house is architecturally stunning with large open spaces, modern design and all the amenities we needed.  Paul was an amazing host and we look forward to coming back.  

The houses are superb , exactly as in the photos, on the beach and on the water! The bedrooms and bedding are very comfortable, with a perfectly equipped kitchen, very good internet connection. Great stay, the beach is beautiful , great waves and , close to very good restaurants . We were a group of friends and would have stayed longer .

Les maisons sont superbes , exactement comme sur les photos, sur la plage et les pieds dans l eau! Les chambres et la literie sont tres confortables, avec une cuisine parfaitement equipee, tres bonne connexion internet. Super sejour, la plage est magnifique , super vagues et , proche de tres bons restaurants . Nous etions un groupe d amis et serions bien restes plus lontemps .

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