Eco Casita 3.2
The Space
This contemporary, comfortable, and eco-friendly house offers all the modern conveniences needed for a relaxing beach, surf, golf, fishing, or leisure vacation. Its stilted construction helps keep the home cool, while reforested teak furniture and details enhance your comfort throughout your stay.
- Property type: House
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 7 guests
- Distance to beach: 500 meters
- Nearby surf breaks: Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros
The master bedroom features a king-sized bed, quality linens, a TV, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom. Guest bedroom #1 also includes a king-sized bed, while guest bedroom #2 contains one twin bed and a bunk bed. Both guest rooms come with comfortable linens and spacious closets. A shared guest bathroom serves these two bedrooms.
Air conditioning is available in all three bedrooms and the living room. Additional amenities include hot water, Wi-Fi, and Smart TVs. Purified drinking water and housekeeping services (three days per week) are provided at no extra cost. Housekeeping staff handle laundry using the washer and dryer on-site, which is included with your stay.
Guests staying in the eco casita have access to two communal swimming pools—one on the property and another at the beach club. The community offers six dining options within walking distance, including two located very close to this house.
Location and Activities
Situated within the Hacienda Iguana development, this home is near world-class surf breaks. Four surf spots are within walking distance: Playa Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros, and Playa Amarillo (reachable at low tide south of Playa Colorado). The area also boasts a beautiful 9-hole golf course that is well-maintained, attractively designed, and affordable for guests.
We can assist in arranging airport transfers and a variety of tours, activities, and excursions, including:
- Private and group yoga classes
- Surf lessons and guided surf trips
- Boat and fishing charters
- Massage and spa treatments
- Visits to hot springs
- Horseback riding
- Local community tours
Food Supplies and Dining
For groceries, the best option is La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the turnoff for Tola on the west side of the street. This is also the closest place to refuel your vehicle. We recommend stocking up on groceries for your entire stay. Alternatively, you can inquire about our full-service catering meal plan to avoid shopping and meal preparation.
Dining options within Hacienda Iguana include:
- Pili's Kitchen at the Beach Club, offering fresh food, juices, smoothies, and a full bar, located beachfront by the Colorado Break
- The Salty Koala in La Joya, serving Asian cuisine and craft cocktails
- Casa Ananas above the office, featuring authentic Italian dishes, pizza, and international specials
- Downtown Iguana near the surf shop, specializing in seafood and traditional Nicaraguan fare
- Scoops and Spokes across the street, providing homemade ice cream, coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices
- Iguana Brewery, offering sports bar food and local craft beers
Additional notable restaurants outside Hacienda Iguana but nearby include:
- Gigante area: El Pozo, Juntos, Giant’s Foot Surf Camp (Burger Night on Mondays)
- Rancho Santana: The Club House, La Boquita tapas, La Taquería (walking directions available)
- 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 and Services
Within Hacienda Iguana, the NSR Surf Shop offers a well-stocked selection of souvenirs, surf gear, clothing, beach towels, flip-flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wetsuit tops, rash guards, and more. Rentals available include scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards.
Other community amenities include:
- Pure Spa
- Two small convenience stores with grocery essentials
- An on-site ATM
Additional activities in the development include yoga, horseback riding, and in-home massage services.
The Riviera commercial plaza, located within half a mile of Hacienda Iguana’s entrance, features:
- BAC bank with ATM
- A small grocery store with basic items
- Bagels and Bakes café offering daily fresh baked goods and coffee
Getting Around
The property is approximately a 2 to 2.5-hour drive from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua and about 4 hours from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica. Most major car rental agencies operate at Managua airport; advance reservations are recommended.
A four-wheel-drive vehicle is only necessary if you plan to visit beaches further south near San Juan del Sur. For those who prefer not to rent a car, we can arrange airport transfers and daily sightseeing or surf trips.
Motorcycle and scooter rentals are available, and we can also organize vehicle and boat transportation to various surf breaks in the area. Additionally, vehicle rentals from Alamo and National are accessible near Hacienda Iguana.
Reviews
4.79
(43 reviews)
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.9
4.7
4.8
Recent Reviews
5
Ronald
3 months ago
Great place with great people and restaurants. Especially Jasco’s!
5
Martha
5 months ago
Very nice house, and very comfortable and well-equipped!!!
4
Marc
7 months ago
We love Iguana and have been staying there for years now. We love the eco casitas. usually offers everything we need and exceeds our expectation. The house was nice had most if the bare necessities but fell short on a few things. I'm comparison to other eco casitas with the same or more amenities at the same price. Few things we were taken back by were. appliances were dated and dodnt seem as clean as it could have been inside. TV were outdated and the bedroom TV couldn't connect to any internet connections so they were usable. (yes we work hard and sometime a movie to chill is great. We use to live on the beach for years. I know what some may think of this comment. pluse we have 2 children). Also when we requested a travel crib ( so we didn't have to bring ours NSR had a extra cost of $7 a da). all other rentals we rented in the past had it included free of charge. Cleaners came unexpectedly and asked if it was included or and extra charge. seemed they tried to charge us.& no laundry
3
Tomas
11 months ago
Overall very nice place, around 10 mins from the beach with a couple nice restaurants nearby. The only concern was that while we were out surfing, we had around 500USD stolen from our wallets. The wallets were in our backpacks under our beds. We definitely closed the doors and we are almost certain that we left the doors locked. Someone somehow came in and took the money. NSR did their best to help us find the culprit, but the police was not able to really do anything.
Host replied
5
Cristian
11 months ago
excellent, it's a paradise and Jose helped us a lot.
5
Miguel
1 year ago
Great place overall. Jose the host is very communicative and helpful.
5
Brittany
1 year ago
We had a magical time at this eco casita. We have stayed at many different properties in the community and they all have a different experience. From condos on the beach to big homes one street back from the beach and honestly this eco casita felt like we were in the middle of the jungle and it was peaceful! Depends what you are looking for but it was exactly what we wanted! Nice and private as well! Couldn’t have asked for more! Coffee shop across the street and and gym as well as a great restaurant! The 3 rooms were perfect size for our group! And the pool in the middle of a couple casitas was perfect! Sounds of monkeys around us made it even more magical! We slept great at night and every thing we needed in the kitchen was there to use! Hot water and AC were definitely a great comfort! Thank you NSR for everything. Amazing service
5
Joshua
1 year ago
Thank you! The trip was great and everything was super easy
5
Julien
1 year ago
great stay. everything as described. great customer service
5
Carlos Alfonso
1 year ago
A very nice stay, with excellent service!
Location
Loading map...
Location shown is approximate (within 1km radius)
Availability
You might also like
Similar properties in the area