We are excited you found our school bus caravan!! Your school bus is equipped with fiber optic wifi, hammock for relaxing, private bus in a community garden equipped with a full kitchen, and fire pit. We are located near to Conception Volcano with local guides on hand for your climbing pleasure. We are excited to host your stay on Ometepe Island! The space One of 6 converted vehicles;) https://www.airbnb.com/h/happycamperrv https://www.airbnb.com/h/thestarvintagetraveltrailer https://www.airbnb.com/h/vancamper https://www.airbnb.com/h/vintagebluebirdbus https://www.airbnb.com/h/emeraldrainbowcaravanhostel Guest access We have a beautiful fully equipped kitchen with 2 stoves, a baking oven,freezer, and fridge. Showering takes place in a tropical outdoor shower. We have a Nicaraguan washer available and clothes lines for drying. Other things to note Other accommodations on property: https://www.airbnb.com/h/happycamperrv https://www.airbnb.com/h/thestarvintagetraveltrailer https://www.airbnb.com/h/vancamper https://www.airbnb.com/h/vintagebluebirdbus https://www.airbnb.com/h/emeraldrainbowcaravanhostel

## The Space

Welcome to our unique school bus caravan! This private bus is nestled within a community garden and offers a relaxing hammock, fiber optic Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a fire pit. Located close to Concepción Volcano, local guides are available to assist with climbing adventures. We look forward to hosting your stay on Ometepe Island.

This bus is one of six converted vehicles on the property:

- [Happy Camper RV](https://www.airbnb.com/h/happycamperrv)
- [The Star Vintage Travel Trailer](https://www.airbnb.com/h/thestarvintagetraveltrailer)
- [Van Camper](https://www.airbnb.com/h/vancamper)
- [Vintage Bluebird Bus](https://www.airbnb.com/h/vintagebluebirdbus)
- [Emerald Rainbow Caravan Hostel](https://www.airbnb.com/h/emeraldrainbowcaravanhostel)

## Guest Access

Guests have access to a spacious, fully equipped kitchen featuring:

- Two stoves
- Baking oven
- Freezer
- Refrigerator

Showers are taken in a tropical outdoor shower area. Additionally, a Nicaraguan washer is available along with clotheslines for drying laundry.

## Other Accommodations on Property

Additional converted vehicles available for rent include:

- [Happy Camper RV](https://www.airbnb.com/h/happycamperrv)
- [The Star Vintage Travel Trailer](https://www.airbnb.com/h/thestarvintagetraveltrailer)
- [Van Camper](https://www.airbnb.com/h/vancamper)
- [Vintage Bluebird Bus](https://www.airbnb.com/h/vintagebluebirdbus)
- [Emerald Rainbow Caravan Hostel](https://www.airbnb.com/h/emeraldrainbowcaravanhostel)

Julie

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Studio in Ometepe

Vintage Thomas- School Bus  Home - Buses for Rent in Sintope, Rivas, Nicaragua

Thanks so much for a beautiful stay on your school bus! To set realistic expectations, this is a former hippie community, nestled in a jungle garden setting and everything is open to the elements to some degree, so things are a bit “rustic”- go prepared to get back to nature! It’s also advisable to have transport as it’s fairly remote, though there is a small local pizza bar within walking distance. That said, Julie was the most amazing host and a beautiful person. She happily gave me a cheap ride to where I wanted to go and came to pick me up when I was done. The more set back location makes it a lovely peaceful place to slow down. I was the only guest at the time but its origins mean it is set up to be the ideal place for socialising during busier times. Whiskers the kitten was perfect company! There were 2 fans on the bus and the shade of the trees in the garden meant the place was comfortable even in the Ometepe heat. Also highly recommend trying Julie’s delicious kombucha!

The stay at Julie's place was wonderful. The area is quiet, the place is clean, and the buses make for a unique experience. A great place for anyone who wants to relax and get closer to nature. However, a scooter or motorcycle is recommended, as the routes are otherwise quite challenging by bike. All in all, I can highly recommend the property!

Der Aufenthalt bei Julie war wunderbar. Die Gegend ist ruhig, die Unterkunft sauber und die Busse sorgen für ein einzigartiges Erlebnis. Ein toller Ort für jeden, der die Seele baumeln lassen und der Natur näher kommen will. Ein Scooter oder Motorrad ist jedoch zu empfehlen, da die Wege mit dem Fahrrad sonst ziemlich beschwerlich sind. Alles in allem kann ich die Unterkunft mit voller Überzeugung weiterempfehlen!

This is what Airbnbs are made of - to live in a “home” different from yours. Waking up in the bus everyday felt like waking up in a dream ✨ Alf shukran (Arabic for a thousand thank yous) to Julie, for creating such a wondrous space. It was an honour to meet such a beautiful being 🙏🏼 She always made sure we felt right at home, and was always a gracious host. Hubby works online with lots of video calls, which was our only concern - all worked out okay during our stay, especially with the solar power, and backup internet. Location was great as we felt we were in the middle of all the places we wanted to discover. Overall, it’s definitely one of our favourite stays! Already missing our bus home 🚌🌿

Absolutely unique experience. If you love to chill and appreciate nature - highly recommended!

Our stay at Caravan Hostel on Ometepe island was pure magic. From the moment we walked onto the property with our backpacks, we felt at home. Everything radiated warmth, freedom, and authenticity, exactly what you hope to find as a traveler. The place itself is a little paradise: surrounded by nature, full of peace yet alive with positive energy. You can feel the love and care put into every detail, which makes it easy to settle in completely. For us, three young backpackers in search of meaningful connections and places with true character, this stay was perfect. It felt familial and genuine, as if we were briefly part of something bigger. We leave with hearts full of gratitude, countless beautiful memories, and the hope of returning one day. Caravan Hostel is not just a place to sleep, it is an experience that touches you. :))

The accommodation was rather cute! We were lucky enough to observe the wildlife up close, especially howler monkeys! The stay was largely pleasant, but we only stayed 2 nights instead of 3. Julie was, however, very kind. We had little water to take our showers and the kitchen was not very inviting. In short, a total immersion in the jungle! I recommend it for someone who isn't looking for luxury.

Le logement était plutôt mignon! Nous avons eu la chance d’observer la faune de près, en particulier des singes hurleurs! Le séjour était en grande partie agréable, mais nous ne sommes restée que 2 nuits au lieu de 3. Julie était toutefois bien gentille. Nous avons eu peu d’eau pour prendre nos douches et la cuisine n’était pas très invitante. En bref, une immersion totale dans la jungle! Je recommande pour quelqu’un qui ne cherche pas le luxe.

Great accommodation. Had a large school bus that was clean and comfortable. The property has been landscaped with lots of love. The big wind chime at the cafe had a totally calming effect on me.

great place, nice and cozy. definitely worth the stay

A place that's out of the ordinary! You should expect to be in the middle of nature, but the place is beautiful!

Endroit qui sort de l'ordinaire! Faut s'attendre à être en pleine nature, mais l'endroit est magnifique!

Exceptional accommodation on the bus or campervan with hippie vibes. A shared kitchen and campfire place invite you to have conversations with fellow travelers. You can also retreat well and enjoy privacy in the van. For mobility, it is best to rent a scooter or motorcycle. Clear recommendation!

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft im Bus oder Campervan mit Hippie Vibes. Eine Gemeinschaftsküche und Lagerfeuerplatz laden zu Gesprächen mit Mitreisenden ein. Man sich auch gut zurückziehen und Privatsphäre im Van genießen. Zur Mobilität hat man am besten einen Roller oder Motorrad gemietet. Klare Empfehlung!

You can feel in the Caravan Hostal that a lot of love has been put into the village. Unfortunately, it's been a little run down in the meantime. It gives the impression that it has not been well maintained for a long time (e.g. things like the toilet seat or outdoor benches are partially broken, most of the dishes in the kitchen are very dusty, the paintings of the buses and the outdoor wipes are no longer as colorful as they appear in the pictures). We still felt comfortable, which was mainly due to Julie, the friendly and always helpful hostess. To explore the island, go shopping and eat, you definitely need a scooter or the like. In the immediate vicinity is only a pizzeria and the bus runs only once an hour. But then it's really well located to explore both parts of the island. In addition, you should know that the caravan inside is not very high. So tall people (like us) have to duck in their heads ;)

Man spürt im Caravan Hostal, dass viel Liebe in den Ort gesteckt wurde. Leider ist es inzwischen jedoch etwas heruntergekommen. Es macht den Eindruck, als sei es länger nicht mehr gut gepflegt worden (z.B. sind Dinge wie die Klobrille oder Sitzbänke im Freien teilweise kaputt, das meiste Geschirr in der Küche ist sehr eingestaubt, die Bemalungen der Busse und die Tücher im Freien sind lang nicht mehr so farbenfroh, wie sie auf den Bildern erscheinen). Wir haben uns dennoch wohlgefühlt, was vor allem an Julie, der freundlichen und immer hilfsbereiten Gastgeberin lag. Um die Insel zu erkunden, Einkäufe zu machen und Essen zu gehen, braucht man auf jeden Fall einen Roller oder ähnliches. In der direkten Nähe ist nur eine Pizzeria und der Bus fährt nur einmal die Stunde. Dann ist es aber wirklich gut gelegen, um beide Teile der Insel zu erkunden. Außerdem sollte man wissen, dass der Caravan im Inneren nicht sehr hoch ist. Große Menschen (wie wir) müssen also den Kopf einziehen ;)

Hi thanks so much for staying with us. Sorry for the few details you expressed. We actually just repainted right after your stay and the toilet seat was broken by another guest and already repaired:) I will give extra attention to the dust and benches. Thank you:)

Excelent place, peace is in the air... Julie is a great host.

The place is excellent very close to all the tourist points not so of the main port, julie is super amiglabe very friendly, not my many restaurants nearby to take into account, the quality of the Internet is good

El lugar es excelente muy cerca de todos los puntos turísticos no asi del puerto principal, julie es súper amiglabe muy amable, no hay mi muchos restaurantes cerca para que lo tomen en cuenta, la calidad del Internet es buena

We stayed there one night and immediately felt comfortable. Julie is a warm, helpful host. Thank you for creating this great place :)

Wir haben eine Nacht dort verbracht und uns sofort wohlgefühlt. Julie ist eine herzliche, hilfsbereite Gastgeberin. Danke, dass du diesen tollen Ort geschaffen hast :)

If you want to recall your times as a hippie, it’s the best place to go. Inspiring . Basic, simple but enough. Strong sense for community, in the middle of a jungle, with everything what a jungle brings with

We felt at home in the hostel right from the start. The hostel is a real paradise with a view of the Concepción volcano. We were there in the off-season, which was often noticeable. Many things were very dusty or dirty in the kitchen, fly screens unfortunately always had holes and the toilet doesn't flush everything over liquids. However, this must always be expected in the off-season, as the maintenance effort is reduced and it's a hostel and not a hotel. It was a wonderful time and I would love to come back. Julie takes care of us wherever she can and helped us with words and deeds and is just a wonderful Person!

One of the most beautiful, unique places I’ve ever stayed. I love the concept! I actually had the comfiest stay and best sleep here out of all the places I had been traveling through out Nicaragua. The bed is amazing and the bus is so spacious! Julie was extremely helpful and accommodating. I would come back and live here if I could!

Wow what a beautiful review! Thank you! The bed awaits you anytime 🌈

Peaceful, quirky places. We enjoyed the outdoor space with a campfire. The place was cozy and spacious. Julie welcomed us with sympathy. We highly recommend this listing.

Lieux paisible, original. Nous avons apprécié l’espace extérieur disposant d’un feu de camp. Le logement était confortable et spacieux. Julie nous a accueilli avec sympathie. Nous recommandons vivement ce logement.

We had a great stay at Julie’s bus! We can definitely recommend it!

Thanks. We had a good time and enjoyed it very much. There is definitely a good vibe. It would be nice if the kitchen was a little better equipped. Thanks Julie

Hi thanks for letting me know:) we just added a bunch more stuff so hopefully it’s better:) blessings

This was a super fun and new experience to live in the old school bus and with the jungle surroundings! The host took great care of us, and even when we had some trouble with scooter rental, she handled it very fast!

Best hostel I've had the chance to do. The concept with the camper and vans makes the place very warm. The host was simply adorable and gave good advice. A real piece of heaven, very hippie ✌️🌈🌿 Thank you so much, it was great! Recommended

Meilleure auberge de jeunesse que j’ai eu l’occasion de faire. Le concept avec les camping-car et vans rend très chaleureux l’endroit. L’hôte était tout simplement adorable et de bons conseils. Un vrai coin de paradis, très hippie ✌️🌈🌿 Merci beaucoup c’était top ! Je recommande +++

This was an amazing trip and off the beaten path. This is where you go to get away and be one with nature. Beautiful surroundings. I loved it!

Brilliant, unique place! Julie was incredibly helpful and friendly, explaining the story behind the buses and vans as we moved around the site. She also helped to organise a volcano guide. We really enjoyed our stay!

Great stay thank you Julie. We slept in the chicken bus and it was really super nicely decorated

Geweldig verblijf dank je wel Julie. We sliepen in de chickenbus en die was echt super leuk ingericht

Couldn't have been better! Julie's hostel is super peaceful, it feels really good. The kitchen is well-equipped and there is everything you need nearby for shopping. Everything was very, very clean while you're in the middle of nature, still outside. But above all: we enjoyed ourselves with the small vegan dishes offered by Julie!!! I recommend the eyes closed.

On aurait pas pu rêver mieux ! L'hostel de Julie est super paisible, on s'y sent vraiment bien. La cuisine est bien équipée et il y a tour ce qu'il faut à proximité pour faire ses courses. Tout était très très propre alors qu'on est en pleine nature, toujours dehors. Mais surtout : on s'est régalé avec les petits plats vegan proposés par Julie !!! Je recommande ls yeux fermés.

this is a very cute place to stay, and my daughter loved it. everything was very homey and the space was very welcoming. Julie and Enrique were very nice and helpful. the place is pretty close to Ojo de Agua, which is a spot not to be missed.

Julie was very kind and welcoming. we loved her little caravan park. Our bus was beautiful, and there was even a community bathroom, shower, and kitchen. We had a great experience overall.

Amazing weekend stay here! Both Julie and Enrique were super lovely and welcoming! We were told ‘welcome home’ on arrival and it definitely felt that way! Such a cozy space. It isn’t really near anything but they have a list of taxi contacts and they hire out scooters! You can even book tours with them which seemed easy enough to do (we didn’t do the volcano hikes). Most welcome place we’ve stayed in Nic and theres a great pizza place not even 5 mins down the road.

The stay at the bus was a great experience! The surrounding is magical, the garden is an oasis of peace, with a variety of trees, plants and animals. The bus was a cozy place, a little hot this time of year, but that is everywhere now. There were 2 fans available which helped to counter the heat, together with the roof windows. The cafe on the premesis served a vegan wrap breakfast, which was delicious! Together with a coconut latte, you are set for the day. tl;dr amazing place, definitely worth a visit!

I travelled with 3 other friends and we had booked out the main caravan expecting 2 bedrooms as stated on the booking but when we arrived there was only one actual bed and not 2 bedrooms. However, Enrique was super helpful as I asked whether we could switch to the dormitory room and we had no problems after that! A very peaceful and good vibe at the site, clean and easy to use facilities and Enrique always a massive help.

such a cute and fun place with great staff and resources!!

Beautiful and quirky place to stay. Wish we booked longer!

I felt very comfortable by the people on site and the surroundings. The bus is super nice and big :) Unfortunately, you can't really close the windows in the entire bus. The curtains are partly so transparent that it gets very bright in the morning and from the outside.

Ich habe mich durch die Menschen vor Ort und die Umgebung sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Bus ist super schön und groß :) leider kann man die fenster im kompletten Bus nicht richtig schließen. Die Vorhänge sind teilweise so durchsichtig dass es sehr hell wird am morgen und von außen gesehen wird.

Thanks so much for coming. Sorry to hear you had problems with the windows, all of the windows close, i could have helped if you asked. Anyway big blessings to you!

Julie was great the vibes were amazing. A few of my friends ended up staying a couple extra days. The breakfast was delicious and Julie hosted a pizza night which was also very yummy.

Me and my friend were mesmerized by the old school bus. Its so beautiful and special place to stay for some nights. We wouldve loved to meet Julie and hear the story behind the busses but got welcomed by one of her very nice volenteers. would recommend to stay if you want some privacy and a unique experience!

Definitely our favorite place in Nicaragua. Beautiful place, would have liked to have liked to have stayed longer.

Definitiv unser Lieblingsplatz in Nicaragua. Wunderschöner Ort, wären gerne länger geblieben.

We had a great stay at Julie's ! The bus was bigger than expected and had everything you could need. Julie has a small cafe and does everything there herself. It has delicious vegan ice cream!! Try it ! We were very satisfied, but would recommend scooter or a motorbike due to the location. Thanks Julie

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt bei Julie ! Der Bus war größer als erwartet und hatte alles, was man braucht. Julie hat ein kleines Café und macht dort alles selbst. Sie hat leckeres veganes Eis!! Probiert es ! Wir waren sehr zufrieden, würden allerdings aufgrund der Lage einen Roller oder ein Motorrad empfehlen. Danke Julie

Super nice and unique stay. I would have liked to stay longer! Friendly and helpful host☺️.

Super leuk en uniek verblijf. Ik was graag langer gebleven! Vriendelijke en behulpzame host ☺️.

Such a lovely hostel! The vibe is very relaxed and chilled out with some really cool rooms (chicken busses, camper vans, caravans etc) with some very sweet decor touches. Definitely recommend staying here over many of the other hostels in Ometepe as this is one of the best of the bunch. Location is great as long as you have transport, but scooters can be easily arranged from here so not a problem. Thanks for everything!

The bus is an unique experience and the whole area has a nice vibe. Be noted it does feel more like camping.

We stayed 4 nights in Julie's great bus. You are in the middle of the nature, so you should be aware that one or the other animal/insect gets on the bus. It didn't bother us. The location is a bit remote, but with a scooter or bus you can get around the island very well. We would definitely come back!🙏🏻🤩

Wir waren 4 Nächte in Julie‘s tollen Bus. Man ist mitten in der Natur, daher sollte man sich bewusst sein, dass das eine oder andere Tierchen/Insekt in den Bus kommt. Uns hat das nicht gestört. Die Lage ist etwas abgelegen, aber mit einem Roller oder dem Bus kommt man sehr gut auf der Insel herum. Wir würden definitiv wiederkommen!🙏🏻🤩

Easily my favorite Airbnb I’ve stayed at. For many reasons. But the location is the best on the island. The host and staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They helped me with tours and rental vehicles for the cheapest on the island. I loved it so much that I ended up staying twice as long as I originally booked for.  I’ll 100% be coming back for a longer visit in the future! 10 out of 10

Emeral rainbow tribe is a beautiful place, if you want to get away from the city and just be around of Nature and quietness this is the perfect place to stay at!! Julie is a wonderful host really attentive, responsive and super friendly! :))

A lovely accommodation! There are many places to enjoy your stay. Overall it has a campsite vibe which we really enjoyed. There is enough privacy when needed but also lots of shared places. It’s very clean ans open. Wifi was topnotch?

A magical and beautiful place in the forest! The buses are beautiful and well-equipped and dreamy. An excellent place for those who want to experience a camping atmosphere in very good conditions. The hostess was attentive to everything we needed and was really lovely. Highly recommend!

It’s wax amazing Spacial place Julie is the best!

Emerald Rainbow is a great place to stay. We stayed in one of the chicken busses which was super cozy, very thoughtful and lovely interior decorations which made us feel like home. Little hippie-style paradise. It was also very clean, we got a tour of the place, felt very welcome by Julie, overall we had a wonderful stay.

The busses were so fun to stay in. Super cute and clean. Definitely has a camping vibe so be prepared for that. There is one restaurant nearby that has good pizza, but other than that there’s nothing else near the hippy busses. Recommend if your looking for an off the beaten path adventure!

Such a fun set up! Plus had other necessary things available such as scooter rental and taxi pickup. Overall an amazing host who helped us out whenever we needed :)

Julie’s caravans and property are super cute with a camping vibe. She was very friendly and available.

Great property with lovely converted buses/caravans and clean communal bathrooms and kitchen. Worth a stay if you're looking for something a bit more unusual. Julie is a wonderful and friendly host too!

Really enjoyed our stay here! Bus was comfortable and very cool. Just to be aware it is quite far from most things but not a problem if you have an ATV or bike.

We had a really nice stay in the bus! The design is wonderful and you have plenty of space! The kitchen is well equipped and you have some hammocks and a nice fire pit to hang around! I recommend to rent a scooter so that you can easily go the beautiful places of the island!

We spent 3 nights in the bus and really liked the concept and atmosphere of the place. Can highly recommend the small restaurant buena onda down the street. It was a bit expensive for what you get, as the facilities are pretty basic. We were also surprised that there was no mosquito net on the windows, which made it hard to keep the temperature down during the day and we had a general issue with bugs in the bus. However, it looked like some of the other vans had mosquito nets, but this would be a big upgrade as you could then ventilate better and also have lights turned on in the evenings.

We very much relied on the previous reviews and were disappointed. Not only did the bus get very warm and bright in the early morning (no way to darken the bus), but also the sparsely equipped and dusted kitchen (too little cutlery, smelly fridge, cramped with expired food,...) with rusted utensils, annoyed us. In addition, the outdoor shower smelled permanently of pee and the outdoor toilets could hardly be used in the evening in front of all the insects. Only the atmosphere in the forest was quite cool (but no view of one of the two volcanoes). In addition, it should be pointed out that from a size of 1.75 m you can only stand in the bus and the windows cannot be closed, as all power lines run through (mosquito alarm!!!). There is no washing machine and you do not have the possibility to shop within walking distance, be careful!

Wir haben uns sehr auf die vorherigen Bewertungen verlassen und wurden enttäuscht. Nicht nur dass der Bus am frühen Morgen schon sehr sehr warm und hell wurde (keine Möglichkeit den Bus abzudunkeln), sondern auch die spärlich ausgestattete und verstaubte Küche (zu wenig Besteck, stinkender Kühlschrank, vollgestopft mit abgelaufenen Lebensmitteln,…) mit verrosteten Utensilien, verärgerten uns. Darüberhinaus stank die Außendusche permanent nach Pisse und die Außentoiletten waren ab abends vor lauter Insekten kaum noch zu benutzen. Einzig die Atmosphäre im Wald war ganz cool (allerdings keine Sicht auf  einen der beiden Vulkane). Außerdem ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass man ab einer Größe von 1,75 m nur noch geduckt im Bus stehen kann und die Fenster nicht geschlossen werden können, da alle Stromleitungen hindurch führen (Mückenalarm!!!). Es ist keine Waschmaschine vorhanden und man hat nicht die Möglichkeit in fußläufiger Entfernung einkaufen zu gehen, Vorsicht!

Julie and Robert’s place is lovely! Very easy to find. Julie is quick to respond and gave us good restaurants recommendations. We stayed at the vintage school bus and it was just perfect! Very cute place.

We had a great time staying in the school bus! The bus is done up really lovely and the kitchen is well stocked with equipment. Strong wifi connection and good shared shower. The only downside is that it’s a bit far from the beach, but if you get a bike then it’s very easy to get around the island!

Julie is realy nice and friendly. If you're looking for an atypic & beautiful place to stay, you'll love this place ! I highly recommend !

Such a unique little place built from the tires up! Just all good vibes and energy, as well as clean and accommodating. Loved all of the fun things to see and do! The chickens were very loud in the morning, but what else do you expect?

We had an amazing stay and are so glad we booked! Thanks so much for the awesome hospitality. We were treated like family from the moment we arrived. Recommend a stay at this beautiful property!

The bus is very big and very comfortable. Julie was very welcoming and helpful. She even let us use a couple of bikes. There is a shared kitchen with everything you need. One thing to bare in mind is it’s quite far away from things.

I had a magical week there. This place is so calm and special!Julie communicates very quickly and makes sure we have everything we need. She is very caring. I felt really safe and at home. I will miss this magic bus!

this place is very simplistic, in a sense reminded me of camping at the beach, no fridge in the kitchen sharing public bathroom and shower,one plus the shower had hot water. Ometepe is a very interesting place almost every night there was a power surge but it just lasted a few minutes. i stayed here with my wife and baby and we enjoyed the place a lot

Julie’s place is a hidden gem on the island of Ometepe. The community is welcoming and you’ll find all sorts of people from around the world staying there. The buses are all unique and the one I stayed in was spacious and had everything you need to feel comfortable! I highly recommend staying here on your visit!

The bus is clean and has a beautiful design, bathrooms are clean and the shower has hot water which is a privilege in Nicaragua. The kitchen is great and have everything you need. The people living there are nice and interesting and Adam made sure we have everything we need. The location is great if you have a motorcycle or ATV. Really recommend you try this place if you’re in Ometepe!

I had the best stay here every. Didn’t wanna leave at all. Beautiful place, Peaceful and a place to recharge. Adam that runs the place is the super helpful and welcoming.

A unique and magical way to spend your time on the Island. Everyone at Emerald Rainbow was so helpful and welcoming, we had a very hard time leaving. Coolest accommodations, and a VERY warm and charming atmosphere. Would love to return and spend a longer time here.

Very unique experience. The bus was surprisingly comfortable and spacious. Cute, with attention to details and we had everything we needed. Hot water, and Internet fast enough to do zoom. Lovely garden around. And communal kitchen. Most importantly, people running it, and staying there, where amazing. Friendly, kind, helpful, interesting. The place is growing and I'm sure in few months or years it will be even better. The only thing we didn't like as much was the location. There weren't as many places to eat. Many things are 15-20min drive away. But if you don't want, or can't drive, then your options are limited. There's a pizzeria round the corner but we were unfortunate as on 1 ocassion they didn't serve any food, on another they only had 2 meat options. I suppose it was more personal preference and bad organisational skills from our side, that the things we wanted to do, and our favourite places to go and eat were a bit far. We should have planned it differently. But despite this... It's definitely worth staying.

Julie, Adam and this place are all the amzing! Thank you for their wonderful hospitality and help. This place is a dream and everything is beautiful :) The internet is comfortable, showers are perfectly warm, the kitchen is great, and Adam is always quick response! Thank you so much xx

Unique place! We were surprised to be the only ones on the property but really enjoyed the seclusion and tranquility of this special place. The kitchen is a cozy place and well equipped. Mosquito spray and long things definitely recommend. We wish we had had a means of transportation, then we could have enjoyed the island even more! The Ojo de Aqua is a nice nature leisure pool within walking distance (4km).

Einzigartiger Ort! Wir waren überrascht die einzigen auf dem Grundstück zu sein, aber haben die Abgeschiedenheit und Ruhe an dieser besonderer Unterkunft sehr genossen. Die Küche ist ein gemütlicher Ort und gut ausgestattet. Mückenspray und lange Sachen auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert. Wir wünschten wir hätten ein Fortbewegungsmittel gehabt, dann hätten wir die Insel noch mehr genießen können! Das Ojo de Aqua ist ein nettes Natur-Freizeitbad in fussläufiger Entfernung (4km).

The concept is genius! One of the coolest accommodation we've had the pleasure of staying in. They are currently working on a second bus :)

Adam was so nice, answering every question fast and precisely l. He found us a scooter rents that delivered it to our place. He gave us the number of a nice taxi driver before our arrival. Everything was perfect and the place is like a dream. The bus is nice but there is also a garden with hammocks, a kitchen with everything you need, a fireplace. Our stay was perfect !

The bus is amazing! Would love to spent more nights at this place the next time. Also Adam the volunteer was super kind and helped us with every question and issue. Thanks for everything!

We were so sad to see our days at Julie’s place come to an end. The ‘Rainbow Tribe’ is a beautiful property and we felt right at home. It’s close to the big road, so easy to get to by bus, but feels secluded and safe! The communal areas were nice and the other people staying on the property were so welcoming and friendly. We would definitely recommend this place :)

What a wonderful unique place. We felt very comfortable like being in our own home. Everything is full of love and creativity and the people we met there had a beautiful vibe. The Bus we stayed in was much bigger than expected and the matress was really comfy too. Every morning Julie cooked a little surprise for breakfast which was so yummy. We would highly recommend this place. Make sure you do not miss it. Thank you so much. <3

Julie's unique land was a stellar center of synchronicity that made me feel both at home & cosmically in the right place.  Staying in her unique bus was fun, restful and creatively inspiring.  Seeing the brilliant intentional garden being created was a joy to experience each day & informative for how I would personally engage with permaculture.  There is a local market nearby with plenty of amazing fruits / vegetables & I was lucky enough to be graced with productions from Julie's own garden to garnish my salads & nourish my being.  There is also a 20-30 minute walk to a virtually private local's only beach that is warm and amazing.  I thank all of creation for this being my immaculate introduction to Ometepe!!!

Un lugar muy bonito lleno de tranquilidad

A very loving and helpful family, and some beautiful surroundings. You stay in an old bus, made into a cozy place to sleep. If you are into the feeling of familiarity, this is the place for you. Toilet and bath facility’s are simple but working. The kitchen area is also nice and apparently it’s one of the only stays at the Island where you can cook your own meals. We felt completely welcome.