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Sweeping Pacific and jungle views meet open-air living at this hilltop 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa near San Juan del Sur. Sleeps 4, with a shared infinity pool and 200 Mbps Wi-Fi.
The Space
Casa Culebra is a private, single-level villa set on a hilltop within Balcones de Majagual. The 1,800-square-foot home combines rustic charm with modern comfort and offers sweeping ocean and jungle views.
Its open-air design, vaulted cane ceilings, natural stone, native fallen hardwoods, and polished concrete floors create a comfortable connection with the surrounding landscape. Large overhangs provide shade from the sun and rain, while the villa’s position on a ridge allows cool breezes to move through the home throughout the day and night.
Sliding walls open the interior to a spacious patio overlooking the Pacific and the jungle. The villa is located approximately 12 kilometers from San Juan del Sur and close to Playa Maderas, Playa Majagual, and Playa Marsella.
The surrounding area is part of one of Central America’s largest privately owned ecological reserves, where guests may encounter monkeys and sloths. At the right time of year, and with some luck, humpback whales can also be seen from the house as they arrive in the warm waters of the Nicaraguan Pacific to nurse their young.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Two king-size bedrooms.
- En-suite, open-air bathrooms with copper details.
- Twelve-foot Asian-inspired sliding walls provide complete bedroom privacy.
- Three-speed ceiling fans and additional floor fans.
- Open-air walk-in showers with polished concrete floors.
- Double stone vanities with large mirrors.
- Solar-heated showers.
- Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels for four guests.
- Beach towels provided.
Living Areas
The living room includes:
- A three-seat yellow sofa.
- Two matching single-arm chairs.
- Two leather chairs with an ottoman.
- Accent pillows.
- A large natural-rock coffee table.
The outdoor patio and seating area feature:
- Two leisure deck chairs with comfort cushions and covers.
- An outdoor shower for rinsing off after using the pool or visiting the beach.
- Ocean and jungle views.
Kitchen and Dining
The fully equipped modern kitchen includes:
- Four-burner stainless-steel gas cooktop.
- Refrigerator.
- Oven.
- Blender.
- Toaster.
- Pots and pans.
- Table linens.
- Dinnerware and flatware for four guests.
Amenities
- Shared infinity-edge pool, recently renovated and located just steps from the villa.
- Pool shared with four other homes.
- Flat-screen television.
- Apple TV.
- High-speed 200 Mbps fiber-optic internet.
- Battery backup system.
- Standard North American electrical outlets for personal appliances.
- Secure private parking.
- Gated community.
- Twenty-four-hour security.
- Cleaning service for stays of five days or longer.
Location and Access
Casa Culebra is approximately 20 minutes from town and only minutes from several beaches. Guests have convenient access to Playa Maderas, Playa Majagual, and Playa Marsella, as well as some of Nicaragua’s best surfing and swimming beaches.
A high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle is required to reach the villa. The property is accessed by rural dirt roads, and the Balcones community is positioned on a hill above the main road. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is also recommended for accessing many of the beaches north and south of San Juan del Sur.
Guest Access
Guests have access to:
- Bilingual meet-and-greet service.
- Shared infinity-edge pool.
- Wi-Fi.
- Cleaning service for stays of five days or longer.
Argonauts Beach Club
Guests of Casa Culebra receive 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 location to enjoy a meal or drink.
Food and beverages at the club are not included in the booking price.
Guest reviews
4.9
· 73 reviews
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What guests are saying
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Catherine
3 months ago
My children, aged 10 and 14, my spouse and I spent 4 nights in this beautiful architect-designed house. The lush natural setting and the pool just a few steps away are excellent assets. However, some weak points affected our stay, notably the neighbor's music and, above all, the organization of communication: Multiple channels: The use of three messaging threads in addition to the Airbnb one has made communication more complicated. Lack of information: Due to our late arrival, which was communicated, written information would have been useful to locate the washing machine in the locked room or to know the equipment available (bodyboards, for example, in this room). Post-checkout follow-up: We were notified of a technical problem with the TV three days after our departure, although the cleaning lady was in the adjacent building 30 minutes before our checkout. This communication is the less pleasant aspect of this 3-week trip to Nicaragua
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Timothy
4 months ago
The Japanese inspired home was terrific. We stayed there 17 days in May 2026. Fortunately it was a dry May which reduced the bugginess, but was also had some very hot days. The home receives plenty of breeze on the hillside. And with both a ceiling fan and floor fan, we were able to feel comfortable at night. Howler monkeys were quite loud but typically only making their calls in the early evening and early morning. My wife and I are early risers so this didn’t affect me too much. During the week we pretty much only heard the wind, birds and monkeys. During the weekend the adjacent neighbor likes to crank up his music, and you only need to politely ask him to turn it down. Casa Culebra is the closest home rental to the swimming pool. It’s just across the road and won a few steps. Both the pool area and the home has an outdoor shower to cool off or remove sand from the beach. We mostly prepared our own meals. The kitchen is well stocked with sharp knives and outdoor BBQ.
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Karine
5 months ago
We loved this house! The sunset view from the living room is stunning! The pool was a real treat at the end of the day. And we all really enjoyed the two bodyboards for playing in the waves at Playa Maderas. We highly recommend it!
5
Jeffrey
6 months ago
10/10 Best place I’ve stay in a long time! Everything was great! 😊 well recommended. I’m definitely staying here next trip!
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Alexandra
6 months ago
Beautiful place
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Justine
6 months ago
This place is amazing. Well hidden away in the beautiful nature of Nicaragua. We had the fortune of waking up to a family of apes just outside our bedroom. The pool was very peacefull and just a cool place to hang out. They are building a new road closeby which will be a plus in the future. Very close to amazing beaches. Just amazing!
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Samantha
7 months ago
This spot is very cool! We loved the views, the unit is large and beautiful and comes with many amenities. The pool is a very short walk off the back patio and relaxing, although we had to clean it often but I don’t think you can blame the hosts for the wind for knocking leafs into the pool all day. A few visitors like scorpions and spiders but they provided lots of spray and every time we found an unwanted guest, it was already dead from the spray. Again - you can’t fight your surroundings, you’re right in the thick of nature and all its beauty. We loved the howler monkeys and even had a loud kitty come by for hellos. Although we missed him (small and ginger) the last few days - hope he is ok! Only critique is the bed was quite hard. And the wind was a lot if you’re in the front room but the room by the patio was much better. Overall - loved it!
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Davide
7 months ago
A corner of paradise. My partner and I had a really good time... being immersed in nature and hearing its sounds was a "regenerating" experience. The house is very nice and well maintained, and there is everything you need. The presence of a washer and dryer is also excellent.
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Kali
1 year ago
We had an amazing experience at this Airbnb. The property is beautifully designed, and we felt incredibly comfortable during our stay. Tucked away in the hills, you're surrounded by jungle and nature - it’s peaceful and secluded. We spent a lot of time surfing at Playa Maderas, which is just a short drive away, and there’s also a beach within walking distance. Every morning, a friendly orange cat would stop by to say hello, which we named Biscoff. The pool was a great bonus and perfect for cooling off after a day in the sun. Like others have mentioned a 4x4 vehicle is essential for getting here, and comfortable shoes are a must if you plan to explore on foot!
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Mia
1 year ago
Lovely setting in the forest with lots of wildlife all around. Loved the open design of the home, and the wind sweeping through at night, refreshing dips in the forest infinity pool and nearby beach. Woke to monkeys and enjoyed the sunset views. As others have mentioned, the next door neighbours can be loud in the early evening but all was quiet by 9 PM. Overall a lovely stay and would recommend. Note that a 4x4 vehicle is required to make it up the steep drive!
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