Sandstar2 (Villas Iguana A-13) is a 2BR/1BA condo located in the heart of the wave-rich Tola region, directly on the sand. This well appointed condo is located at the north end of Playa Colorado with a river and Los Perros point to the north and two quality waves a short walk to the south (Panga Drops and Colorado beach break). The space Property Type: Condo Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2/1 Occupancy: Up to 4 Distance to Beach: Beachfront Surf Breaks: Colorado/Panga Drops/Los Perros Description: Sandstar (Villas Iguana A-13) is a 2BR/1BA condo located in the heart of the wave-rich Tola region, directly on the sand. This well appointed condo is located at the north end of Playa Colorado with a river and Los Perros point to the north and two quality waves a short walk to the south (Panga Drops and Colorado beach break). The master bedroom contains a king bed (that can be converted to 2 singles upon request). The guest bedroom contains 2 single beds that can be joined to make a king. The condo is equipped with a safe for your valuables, hot water, WiFi, smart TV and a BBQ. Cleaning service (3 times per week) is included in the rental and we also offer an optional meal plan service! Please note that the housekeeping staff will do any laundry you may have as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer in the house. This service is included with your stay. Relax by the shared pool overlooking the ocean! Activities: This home is located within the Hacienda Iguana development, which is known for its world-class surf breaks. There are 4 surf breaks within walking distance- Playa Colorado, Panga Drops and Los Perros are in the neighborhood and Playa Amarillo is to the south of Playa Colorado (walkable at low tide). We also have a beautiful 9-hole golf course. The course is well designed, beautifully maintained and very affordable to guests. We would be pleased to arrange airport transfers or a variety of other tours, activities and excursions for you before or during your stay: - Private and group yoga classes - Surf lessons and guided surf trips - Boat and fishing charters - Massage and spa treatments - Hot springs - Horseback riding - Local community tours Food supplies: The best place to get groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, 100m south of the turn off for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. (While in Rivas, you should also top off your fuel because these are the closest gas stations to where you are staying). We HIGHLY recommend stocking up on all or as many of the groceries you will need for your entire stay OR if you don’t want to deal with planning, shopping, and preparing meals ask us about booking the meal plan, our full service catering option. Eating out: There are several great food options within the Hacienda Iguana development. The most visited and only beachfront option is Pili's Kitchen, located at the Beach Club in front of the Colorado Break. It offers a variety of fresh foods, juices, smoothies and full bar. In La Joya next to the Eco Casitas is The Salty Koala, serving up amazing Asian cuisine and craft cocktails. In the commercial zone of the development (where NSR is located) you will find the rest of the culinary options. Above our office is the legendary Casa Ananas, which offers authentic Italian cuisine, pizza and daily international special nights. Next to our office/surf shop you'll find Downtown Iguana, which offers seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at a fair price. Across the street you'll find Scoops and Spokes, which serves up some amazing homemade ice cream, good coffee, baked goods, paninis and fresh juices. A few doors down is the Iguana Brewery, offering sports bar fare and local craft beer. Other spots and restaurants in the general area (but outside the Hacienda Iguana development) that are worth checking out are: 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 -ask us how to get to la Taquería walking from Iguana) 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) and many more! Shopping: We have a well merchandised store (NSR Surf Shop) located inside the Hacienda Iguana development, which offers souvenirs, surf accessories, clothing, beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wet suit vests and tops, rash guards and more! We also rent scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and SUPs out of this location as well. Other businesses in the Hacienda Iguana community include Pure Spa, 2 small convenience stores with a variety of grocery items, and an ATM is located on the property. Other activities in the development include yoga, horseback riding and in-home massage. The Riviera commercial plaza is located within a half mile of the Hacienda Iguana entrance. Businesses in this shopping center include BAC bank with ATM machine, a small grocery store (with the basics) and Bagels and Bakes, a cafe with daily home-baked goods and coffee. Getting Around: This property is located a 2-2.5 hours drive from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, and approximately 4 hours from the Liberia airport in Costa Rica. Most of the major vehicle rental agencies have locations at the Managua airport (we recommend you make a reservation in advance). If renting a vehicle, we feel its only necessary to have a 4wd if planning to travel to some of the beaches further south (in the San Juan del Sur area). If one prefers not to rent a vehicle, we can arrange airport transportation and daily sightseeing/surf trips. We have motorcycle and scooter rentals available and we can also arrange vehicle and boat transport to other surf breaks in the area. There is also the option of renting a vehicle from Alamo and National, which has an office next to Hacienda Iguana.

## The Space

- Property Type: Condo
- Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2/1
- Occupancy: Up to 4
- Distance to Beach: Beachfront
- Surf Breaks: Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros

Sandstar (Villas Iguana A-13) is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo located in the heart of the wave-rich Tola region, directly on the sand. This well-appointed condo is situated at the north end of Playa Colorado, with a river and Los Perros point to the north and two quality waves a short walk to the south (Panga Drops and Colorado beach break).

The master bedroom contains a king bed that can be converted to two singles upon request. The guest bedroom features two single beds that can be joined to make a king. The condo is equipped with a safe for your valuables, hot water, WiFi, smart TV, and a barbecue. Cleaning service (three times per week) is included in the rental, and an optional meal plan service is available. Please note that the housekeeping staff will handle any laundry, as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer in the house. This service is included with your stay. Relax by the shared pool overlooking the ocean.

## Location

This home is located within the Hacienda Iguana development, which is known for its world-class surf breaks. There are four surf breaks within walking distance: Playa Colorado, Panga Drops, and Los Perros are in the neighborhood, while Playa Amarillo is to the south of Playa Colorado (walkable at low tide). The area also features a beautiful 9-hole golf course that is well-designed, beautifully maintained, and affordable for guests.

## Activities

We would be pleased to arrange airport transfers or a variety of other tours, activities, and excursions for you before or during your stay, including:

- Private and group yoga classes
- Surf lessons and guided surf trips
- Boat and fishing charters
- Massage and spa treatments
- Hot springs
- Horseback riding
- Local community tours

## Food Supplies

The best place to get groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the turn-off for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. While in Rivas, you should also refuel your vehicle, as these are the closest gas stations to where you are staying. We highly recommend stocking up on all or as many groceries as you will need for your entire stay. If you prefer not to deal with planning, shopping, and preparing meals, ask us about booking the meal plan, our full-service catering option.

## Eating Out

There are several great food options within the Hacienda Iguana development. The most visited and only beachfront option is Pili's Kitchen, located at the Beach Club in front of the Colorado Break. It offers a variety of fresh foods, juices, smoothies, and a full bar. 

Other dining options include:

- The Salty Koala in La Joya, serving amazing Asian cuisine and craft cocktails.
- Casa Ananas, located above our office, offering authentic Italian cuisine, pizza, and daily international specials.
- Downtown Iguana, next to our office/surf shop, serving seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at a fair price.
- Scoops and Spokes, across the street, known for homemade ice cream, good coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices.
- Iguana Brewery, offering sports bar fare and local craft beer.

Other recommended restaurants in the general area (but outside the Hacienda Iguana development) 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

We have a well-stocked store (NSR Surf Shop) located inside the Hacienda Iguana development, offering 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 the basics), and Bagels and Bakes, a cafe with daily home-baked goods and coffee.

## Getting Around

This property is located a 2 to 2.5-hour drive from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua and approximately 4 hours from the Liberia airport in Costa Rica. Most major vehicle rental agencies have locations at the Managua airport, and we recommend making a reservation in advance. If renting a vehicle, a 4WD is only necessary if planning to travel to some of the 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/surf trips. Motorcycle and scooter rentals are available, and we can also arrange vehicle and boat transport to other surf breaks in the area. There is also the option of renting a vehicle from Alamo and National, which has an office next to Hacienda Iguana.

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2BR condo in Hacienda Iguana

Villas Iguana A-13: Beachfront Condo - Condominiums for Rent in Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua

Comfortable and great location. We have stayed in several apartments managed by NSR. They are the best.

Comodo y excelente ubicación. Nos hemos alojado en varios apartamentos administrados por NSR, ellos son los mejores.

Beachfront house with ocean view. We spent our vacation in a wonderful place. The house is 5 minutes from the surfing spot, Panga Drops, and 30 minutes from Pico Colorado. You can do it by walking along the beach. We want to go back. Nsr gives its full support. Whenever I call them, they promptly respond. Super indico!!

Casa na beira da praia, vista para mar. Passamos nossas férias num lugar maravilhoso. A casa fica a 5 min do pico de surf, Panga Drops e a 30 min do Pico Colorado. Pode fazer caminhando pela beira da praia. Queremos voltar. A Nsr dá todo apoio. Sempre que chamo eles, prontalmente respondem. Super indico!!

Amazing villa A-13. We have travelled all over the world and this is one of our top 3 stays. Gorgeous ocean view, beautiful pool, beds comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. NSR was responsive and helpful and we had a great comfortable stay for 7 days. The surf was epic and it was a 1 min walk from our place. Pilis kitchen inside the resort was hands down some of the best food we have ever had. We ate there 4x. The little market was great for eggs,coffee,yogurt and ice cream. Maria’s store was great for souvenirs and handmade bags that I bought. Overall just a relaxing wonderful place!! Thank you!

Worth every cent, this was the best location. Beautiful and NSR was responsive and kind. We will be back

Everything was fine, maybe a little more signage would be helpful.

Todo bien, tal vez un poco mas de señalisacion.

We spent 10 incredible days there; Carly was always attentive to our needs. We recommend it.

Nous avons passé 10 jours incroyables sur place, Carly était toujours à notre écoute. Nous recommandons

Such an amazing view. We spent most of our time just hanging out at the beach or on the patio

Super nice accommodation a short walk to the beach and pool. Impeccable housekeeping service. NSR responded very quickly to our questions and requests. The only negative point is that the accommodation is 45 minutes from a regular grocery store and gas station. The small markets nearby can help out.

Super bel hébergement à deux pas de la plage et de la piscine. Service de ménage impéccable. NSR répondait très rapidement à nos questions et nos demandes. Le seul point négatif est que l’hébergement est à 45 minutes d’une épicerie régulière et d’une station d’essence. Les petits marchés aux alentours peuvent dépanner.

Pleasant stay overall. The premises were clean, however an unpleasant smell came from the bathroom, probably from the floor drain. The service was excellent and very much appreciated. The dishes provided were the bare minimum: sufficient, but nothing more. The space was a little small for four people, but we still managed to accommodate it well.

Séjour agréable dans l’ensemble. Les lieux étaient propres, toutefois une odeur désagréable provenait de la salle de bain, probablement du drain de plancher. Le service était excellent et très apprécié. La vaisselle fournie était au strict minimum : suffisante, mais sans plus. L’espace était un peu restreint pour quatre personnes, mais nous avons tout de même réussi à bien nous en accommoder.

nice place, nice people, we had a great Time

This location is amazing with access to 3 incredible surf breaks. This is a very well maintained and serviced area of Nicaragua with friendly people all around. Host only lost points as the outlets in our unit did not work for the last 24 hours of our stay

Location with beach access and extraordinary view. On the other hand, a refresh of the apartment would be necessary because it is clean but aging. For example, windows and mosquito nets are in poor condition. A car or golf cart is required to get around Iguana. The team is helpful and responsive

Emplacement avec accès plage et vue extraordinaire. En revanche un coup de frais de l’appartement serait nécessaire car il est propre mais vieillissant. Par exemple les fenêtres et moustiquaires sont dans un mauvais état. Une voiture ou un golf cart est nécessaire pour se déplacer dans iguana. L’ésuipe est serviable et réactive

We love traveling to Iguana on holidays, the pool was clean, the sea was just the right temperature and the other people staying on other villas were respectful and clean. The service lady is always proactive and helps us with clothes and keeping everything tidy. Highly recommend for small families.

We had a great time, definitely recommended! The spotless spot, direct beach access, and a suitable pool. Thank you... I'm sure we'll be back!!

Nos la pasamos súper bien, sin duda recomendado! El lugar impecable, el acceso directo a la playa y una piscina adecuada. Gracias...seguro volvemos!!

The accommodations, the beach, the view, the surf—everything is fantastic. If I brag about it too much, I might not be able to get back in because I’ll definitely be booking again soon!

Ground floor steps to the beach, surfing and pool. Paradise. Condo well equipped.

Perfect vacation at Villas Iguana. The staff is really friendly and the host Su was responsive and flexible to accommodate us with our requests. The backyard is beautiful with an amazing front beach view. We enjoyed the sunset on every evening. Thank you NSR,

We rented this place for a work-from-home trip and loved the location—it’s right on the beach with a pool just steps from the condo. The beach is beautiful and one of the best we visited in Nicaragua. You can relax, surf, golf, or explore many other activities nearby. The condo has everything you need, though the furniture isn’t luxury, and there’s some wear and tear (like broken screen doors and older cabinets), but it’s still a great space overall. There was a slight smell once, but the NSR team is very responsive and quickly addressed any concerns. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this place!

Beautiful view from the Airbnb. The place was clean and the host was very communicative

Bathroom no pressure, not warm water and smelled Bedroom blankets old and smelly

Hello John, as I had mentioned, we were unaware that there was an issue with the water pressure and hot water. Please remember that we are always available to help and resolve any issues that arise. Our team is quick to respond as long as we know there is a problem. Our cleaning staff always prepares the beds with fresh sheets and blankets for all of our guests the day they arrive.

Extremely responsive host. Very friendly. Smooth check in and check out. The location is stunning..

Beautiful place and the condo had all you could need for your trip.

Beautiful condo in a amazing location, we had a great time in Hacienda Iguana!

We love getting up in the morning to walk on the beach , do yoga , and surf . Perfect location !!!! Amazing beach. The staff of the condo was super friendly : pool guy , security guard at night so we left the doors open to get ocean breeze ! Will definitely book again !!

Muy buen apartamento a orillas de la playa, piscina compartida también a orillas de la arena. Todo muy limpio, buena comunicación y respuesta del propietario.

Spectacular view!! You can’t beat waking up with a view to the ocean.

Bello todo, la vista, la decoración, el apartamento muy limpio y cómodo. Disfrutamos al máximo nuestra estancia

Amazing service, place and outstanding location! Would definitely recommend!

The place it’s fantastic, exactly as advertise. People from nsr, outstanding.

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