Are you looking for absolute relaxation in a place where time seems to stand still and nature is teeming with life and beauty? Casa Mafalda is the place for you: situated directly in front of a quiet beach it combines privacy with the sensation of being immersed in nature and just 20 minutes away from the lively town of San Juan del Sur. The house comes with a 24h security service. Our prices vary according to the number of guests and season, so please contact us for your personalized offer. The space An eco-friendly house for 8 people surrounded by trees, constantly visited by different bird species. Designed with big saran/screen windows that allow the natural breeze to flow to its fullest. Bedrooms have ceiling fans. Located 5 minutes drive from the turtle sanctuary ¨La Flor¨ where thousands of turtles arrive every year. Guest access Guests will have full access to the entire house. Recreational area and parking spaces available. Other things to note In case of affectations in the house, such as broken plates, chairs, etc. The housekeeper will tell you the cost and you will give it to him. The Washer is available for visitors staying more than a week.

## The Space

Casa Mafalda offers a tranquil retreat where time seems to slow down, surrounded by vibrant nature. Located directly across from a quiet beach, this eco-friendly home provides both privacy and a deep connection with the natural environment. It is just a 20-minute drive from the lively town of San Juan del Sur.

The house accommodates up to 8 guests and is nestled among trees frequently visited by various bird species. Large screened windows allow the refreshing natural breeze to circulate throughout the home. Each bedroom is equipped with ceiling fans for added comfort.

Situated only a 5-minute drive from the La Flor turtle sanctuary, guests can experience the annual arrival of thousands of turtles nearby.

## Location

- Directly in front of a quiet beach  
- 20 minutes from San Juan del Sur  
- 5 minutes from La Flor turtle sanctuary  

## Amenities

- 24-hour security service  
- Full access to the entire house  
- Recreational area  
- Parking spaces available  
- Ceiling fans in bedrooms  
- Large screened windows for natural ventilation  
- Washer available for guests staying longer than one week  

## Guest Access

Guests have unrestricted use of the entire property, including the recreational area and parking facilities.

## Additional Information

If any items in the house, such as plates or chairs, become damaged during your stay, the housekeeper will inform you of the replacement cost, which will be payable by the guest.

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3BR villa in San Juan del Sur

Casa Mafalda - Houses for Rent in San Juan del Sur, Rivas Department, Nicaragua

We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb. The location is perfect if you’re looking for an escape from the city and all the noise. It’s peaceful and tranquil, with the relaxing sound of the ocean in the background. The beach is beautiful, clean, and feels almost completely private. During our stay, we barely saw anyone, which made the experience even more special. It’s the perfect place to disconnect, relax, and enjoy nature. If I had the chance to come back again, I would do it in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!

Excellent stay, perfect for connecting with nature, and the location is beautiful... the house is very nice.

Excelente estancia, perfecto para conectar con la naturaleza y el lugar bellísimo.. la casa muy linda

I'm so glad you had a nice time! Casa Mafalda is a wonderful gift, where we also spent beautiful moments as a family… We look forward to staying there again.

A very cozy house! If you're looking to get away from the noise of the city and want privacy, this house will meet your needs.

Una casa muy acogedora! si lo que buscas es alejarte del ruido de la ciudad y buscas privacidad, está casa cumple con tu objetivo.

Did you see the monkeys dancing in the trees around the house? And the variety of songbirds? And did they also manage to get to the turtle sanctuary, which is five minutes away? Yes, they couldn't. Don't miss it next time.

Casa Mafalda is a very special place. Thank you for a fantastic week!

The place was a little hard to find but once we got there we loved it. The space is beautiful, the pool was clean and the private beach access was incredible. Perfect for watching the sunset and soaking in the sun. Julio and Maria were super friendly and helpful as well :) Would definitely recommend!

Fue un verdadero placer tenerles como huéspedes les esperamos otra vez

Beautiful beach front property (tree house :)

Un placer tenerles en Casa Mafalda Rodeada de árboles con una ventilación muy agradable y visitas seguidas de pájaros, monos  y a veces de tortugas en la playa

Excelentes huéspedes altamente recomendado

We rented the house because we had a wedding on Playa Coco with friends who live on the beach. It was just as I’d hoped! We love the quaintness, the feeling of openness and the grounds were amazing! Felt like we lived in a tree house! Julio and Maria were extremely attentive and made us feel safe. They were fast to fix anything we needed. The grounds were well maintained as was the pool! We wanted a house with a pool despite being on the beach and it was perfect. You could look at the beautiful beach and relax in pool. We enjoyed our daily walks of the beach and going to the secret cove around the rocks! We saw multiple turtle releases and even saved one turtle alone in the beach one day! Absolutely an amazing trip! This was my 3rd time to San Juan del Sur and Playa Coco and I’m sure we will be back! Only thing that upset us was finding plastics washed up on the beach. Unfortunately this is routine for impoverished countries. So we took a small bag to clean up on our walks. Proactive

Excellent host, it is a good place to rest, it is private and so peaceful

Un lugar hermoso. amigable con la naturaleza.

The house is amazing, you have access to the beach right in front of you, only recommendation for anybody is to bring your own food from a local supermarket as there is an hour drive off road(4x4 recommended) after reaching san juan, the place is very private, you have the beach for yourself, the house is very clean, enough rooms, and spacious. Local housekeeper was very useful as he can go buy you items at extra cost while you enjoy your time, final score 10/10.

Perfect stay as always in Maria Elena’s property.

A spectacular place, really a gem of nature.

Un lugar espectacular, realmente una joya de la naturaleza.

Very good service, cleanliness and comfort

Casa Mafalda is a unique place, in this beautiful beach, it feels a tranquility,  peace, and being surrounded by trees and vegetation , next to the cottage, in front of the beach, it does better, we had a great time, both María Elena and Julio and doña María, very attentive to everything, we are going back

Casa Mafalda es un lugar único, en esta hermosa playa, se siente una tranquilidad,  paz, y estar rodeado de árboles y vegetación , junto a la casa tipo cabaña, Frente a la Playa, lo hace mejor, la pasamos muy bien, tanto María Elena como Julio y doña María, muy atentos a todo, vamos a volver

What can be said about this slice of heaven?  It was so gorgeous, peaceful, and absolutely necessary.  We stayed in the master bedroom with views of the ocean pool and beautiful trees.  Every morning we were awakened by the sounds of nature, birds & ocean.  The house is beautifully designed with a cabin-like feel of gorgeous solid wood.  We were able to cook meals and store food in the refrigerator and it's best to do so because there are no restaurants close to this location.  The housekeepers were very kind and attentive.  Very kind and welcoming.  They made this stay so pleasant.  This place is so magical.  From the immaculate gorgeous beach incredible vegetation and majestic sunsets you just can't even believe you have to eventually return to the real world at some point.  Nights in the pool were great!  The house has great lighting for nighttime swimming. Simplemente es el paraíso

Qué gusto que hayan pasado unas vacaciones tan agradables .. muchas gracias por comentar lo que ofrece casa Mafalda !! Les esperamos nuevamente !! Siempre a la orden

It is a very nice place with the beach steps out the door. We enjoyed it and would recommend it to everyone looking for a laid-back beach experience.

What a lovely accommodation. Easy access to the beach.  Host was very responsive as well.  Loved it.

The location of the house with its direct beach access is excellent. A weekend to relax. We hope to be able to come back

La ubicación de la casa con su acceso directo a la playa es excelente. Un fin de semana para relajarnos. Esperamos poder volver pronto

The location of Casa Mafalda is perfect with direct access to the beautiful beach. The building is designed with many ecological, smart and beautiful solutions. The staff was most helpful. Overall we were highly satisfied with the four days we spent at Playa el Coco.

Muy contenta que hayan disfrutado .. nuevamente Grqcias por su estadilla y buen cuidado les esperamos nuevamente

Paradise exactly as described and a whole lot more pool was amazing beachfront was deserted it was like our very own I would highly recommend

We've stayed at Casa Mafalda several times over the last 5-years and absolutely love it. Maria Elena has been amazing to communicate with and has accommodated some very last minute changes for us more than once! Julio & Maria are warm, welcoming and helpful property hosts.

Beautiful location. Super access to the beach. Well maintained property. Lots of support from owner.

As always, wonderful weekend at home Mafalda!

Como siempre, maravilloso fin de semana en casa Mafalda!

Dream place and Julio is really nice if you have any question he is there for you

The place was very nice, clean, and quiet with privacy. Right in front of the ocean, nice beach with white sand. Very peaceful. Perfect for a family, just don't forget to bring a termo with ice, food, and drinks for your stay. That will make things easier. I also recommend a couple of good flashlights.

Muy contenta que hayas disfrutado...y gracias por tu atencion al cuido de la casa...esperamospuedas regresar pronto! saludos

We needed a place to stay close to family who were also vacationing and Maria Elena’s quick approval & response was the beginning of a beautiful experience. They were very hospitable and attentive during check in & even helped us with some car complications we experienced. Another amazing perk was having your own private entrance to the beach. The house itself has a rustic open area and breezy feel and the pool and outdoor shower were a great touch. Definitely as pictured. They also provided late check out and we were very grateful for that. The doggy on property was also a great friend to have! Overall, a memorable experience if you’re looking for something low maintenance that still feels like your own little piece of beach paradise.

me alegra mucho la hayan pasado tan bien!! les esperamos una proxima vez...saludos

The house is wonderful. Everything is very clean, comfortable and well kept. Maria and Julio are very attentive to all your needs. We will definitely repeat!

La casa es maravillosa. Todo muy limpio, cómodo y bien cuidado. María y Julio muy atentos a todas las necesidades. Sin duda repetiremos!

Claudia and I have traveled many different places, and this is one of the best places we have stayed. The staff was great and professional. Maria and her husband are very friendly and hospitable. We had the beach and pool completely private. The house was amazing very beautifully done. No complaints!!, We'll done Maria Elena. We are looking forward to staying much longer. See you soon. I recommend this beautifully done beach house. Louis Rodriguez.

The house is gorgeous and Maria's care is a luxury of affection

La casa es preciosa y la atención de Maria es un lujo de cariño

Que alegre que la pasaron bien esperamos nos visiten otra vez

The home was stunning and the beach was quiet and peaceful. It was the perfect end to our time in Nicaragua. My only complaint is that we didn’t stay longer. 😊

Our weekend at Casa Mafalda has been wonderful. The house is very special, all in wood, but with the necessary amenities to feel very comfortable, you can tell that it is very well cared for by the owners. Julio and Maria are always attentive, so that nothing is missing and the pool is ready. We will repeat for sure!!!

Nuestro fin de semana en la Casa Mafalda ha sido maravilloso. La casa es muy especial, toda en madera, pero con las comodidades necesarias para sentirse muy cómodo, se nota que está muy cuidada por los propietarios. Julio y María están siempre atentos, para que no falte nada y la piscina esté a punto. Repetiremos seguro!!!

What an amazing place.  Great location. Once we got checked in, we didn't want to leave. So peaceful and relaxing.  Somebody really loves and cares about this place, you can tell. Can't wait to go back.

Absolutely a gem, Maria Elena’s home is a dream for anyone who loves nature, the beach, fresh air. Fishermen on the beach, long waves to bodysurf, and a pool to jump in after a day on the beach. Who could ask for more…. Oh Monkeys in the trees, so cool. Just make sure to load up on any supplies, there is nothing close, no groceries, restaurants, etc. But the kitchen is amazing and being right in on the ocean under a beautiful jungle is a perfect way to make fresh fish on the bbq. Highly recommend, only if you want peace, quiet and nature.

This place was great for a weekend fun with friends. We should have booked two nights instead of one. It has easy access to the beach, a nice small pool and excellent wi-fi in case you need to work from here. We used the bbq. Take your carbon. We tried to hang out at night by the tree area but our repellent spray wasn't doing it's job. We hope to come back again. The beach was peaceful not that many people and the house was comfortable with an interesting design. Didn't need A/C.

This place is amazing!!!!!!! We hung out with monkeys in the trees this morning. Exceptional. Hardly want to say it’s so good, as I want it available the next time I visit. Everything is amazing. Sunsets! Bird watching. Easy check in. Bought fish to fry. Utilized the outside grille. The kitchen has everything you need to cook soup, breakfast, dinner. We made fresh orange juice. I’ll be back soon!

Wow. We were in Nicaragua for 5 weeks and Casa Mafalda was absolutely our favorite spot. The house is gorgeous. The pictures don’t show the beauty of the house. It is architecturaly awesome and really clean. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and we slept so well with the sound of the waves and the birds/monkeys waking us up in the morning. We were there with 2 babies (8 and 10 months) and they also had so much fun there. The beach is wonderful and you are literally alone. We used the pool a lot and it was so great to have it after spending time at the beach. There is absolutely nothing there except 2 pulperias, but don’t count on it for groceries and bring everything you need from San Juan. Julio and his wife were so helpful and nice, we can’t say thank you enough. We will hopefully be back some day, we feel in love with the place. Thank you Maria Elena !

Lovely house on a very quiet beach. We enjoyed cooling off in the pool and walks along the beach. Very private and well maintained. Definitely a unique place to stay.

I had a lovely two week stay at Maria Elena’s nice house on Playa el Coco. The house is well thought out and built to maximize air flow. Never missed AC and hardly used the bedroom fan. House is clean, comfortable and well equipped. The couple looking after the house were attentive and helpful. El Coco was great for me as I was looking for a largely undeveloped beach. It is super quiet. If you want shops and restaurants, you need to drive to San Juan del Sur, a funky surfing town about 30 minutes away. But if you want privacy and serenity, Coco is your place!

This is our second time renting Casa Mafalda. We love it. Wonderful.

There are lots places where to go to to rest BUT this place it is one of the most impressive places to go in order to rest and have a beautiful weekend fir your and your family or friends

If you are looking for a remote, quiet and peaceful get away this is the place. During our four day visit we saw a total of 5 to 6 people on the beach. It is very private. Make sure to bring enough food as restaurants are not available and the closet food market is 40 minutes away in San Juan Del Sur.  We did not rent a vehicle, but would suggest a 4x4 as the dirt road is primitive. Maria and Julio live on the property away from the main house, but help with any questions along with security in the evenings.  If your looking for action packed plans this is not your place but if your looking to rest and unwind this is it. The house itself sits directly on the beach and is exactly as shown. The host, Maria Elena, is quick to respond and she even helped arrange transportation to and from the boarder. We enjoyed ourselves in private paradise.

The house has original architecture, the common spaces are generous and pleasant, the environment is spectacular! As negative aspects: the presence of mosquitoes (as it is a concept of open architecture it is impossible to dispose of them inside the house), and that there is no hot water in the shared bathroom, although it is not essential, it is appreciated.

La casa tiene una arquitectura original, los espacios comunes son generosos y agradables, el entorno es espectacular! Como aspectos negativos: la presencia de mosquitos (al ser un concepto de arquitectura abierta es imposible deshacerse de ellos dentro de la casa), y que no hay agua caliente en el baño compartido, aunque no es imprescindible, se agradece.

me alegra Maria que hayan pasado unas agradables vacaciones en Casa Mafalda. Se te agradecen tus sugerencias...en relacion a los mosquitos recordar que es importante comenzando la tardecita cerrar las puertas de sedazo para evitarlos, e igualmente llevar repelente como es lo usual en las playas..

Great house, photos don't reflect.  The house is actually even better than the pictures.

Gran casa, las fotos no reflejan.  En realidad, la casa es incluso mejor que en las fotos.

Everything is very good, highly recommended.

Had a great stay, very quiet spot. Woke up every morning to walk the beach. There were no open restaurants when I was there so make sure to grab food to cook in San Juan del Sur.

Great! we do not know when restaurants will be open again in El Coco...you have a small shop right infront of Casa Mafalda por basic needs...

The house is beautiful but access is very difficult. Very handy quality and price.

La casa es preciosa pero el acceso a ella es muy complicado. Calidad y precio muy de la mano.

que bueno les gusto la casa!!  en relacion al acceso es importante leer bien indicaciones sencillas que brindamos sobre la ubicacion de la casa y/o utilizando el google map o similares

The innovative design of this house along with its well-conserved lowland tropical forest setting and surprisingly pristine beach are fantastic and made for an enchanting family holiday. The house is a work of art, with fabric screen panels largely in place of exterior walls and beautifully-crafted wooden framing throughout. It’s well appointed for family living, including a large, hand-welded cooktop stove with an awesome cast iron griddle we used constantly. The lower level has an open layout with sliding screen doors that the very helpful and vigilant caretaker, Julio, opens early every morning and closes after lights go out. This setup is great for seamlessly enjoying the environments indoors and out—including the tree-shaded yard and pool area and the beach just outside its gate. But the house is not for people who prefer hermetically sealed indoor spaces. Keeping towels and clothes dry can be difficult if you get a lot of moisture, as we did. Better to bring few clothes and plan to spend most of your time in your bathers! There were a few mosquitos, but we managed mostly without repellent, even in the rainy season. The positive tradeoffs include hearing howler monkeys and watching squirrel cuckoo birds and orange-fronted parakeets from your hammock. We loved this isolated setting. In November, most of the houses and small hotels nearby were vacant, and there are just a few tiny little shops for essentials. So don’t expect any nightlife or shopping or quick trips to San Juan del Sur. Do expect a large beach mostly to yourselves with fishermen neighbors from whom to buy mackerel, red snapper, croaker, and many other fish. Bring plenty of limes if you like ceviche! Casa Mafalda at Playa El Coco is, in short, a spectacularly special place.

So happy you had a good vacation .. Hoping to see you again ..

Magical space surrounded by pure beauty. Would stay here forever if I could! Muchas gracias for a beautiful experience!

It was a pleasure to have you in casa mafalda !! Hope to see you soon again !

Very nice house, totally wooden with a family atmosphere. Let's spend a super weekend alternating games on the beach and at the pool.

Casa muy linda, totalmente de madera con un ambiente familial. Pasemos un súper fin de semana alternando juegos en la playa y en la piscina.

Excelentes huespedes,  altamente recomendables...

Casa Mafalda is still one of  our favorite places in the world. We have been visiting the house for more than 10 years and the excellent level of conservation and even improvements it has had is amazing. The pool has been the perfect complement for my kids to have a happy time. The place is magical to have a real beach experience, without sacrificing any comforts. The almost unique and privileged location directly in front of one of the most beautiful beaches in the Pacific, the wood atmosphere, animals (turtles, birds, monkeys, dogs, frogs, etc.) the design and full equipment will make us always want to come back.

Casa Mafalda sigue siendo uno de  nuestros lugares preferidos del mundo. Llevamos más de 10 años visitando la casa y es asombroso el excelente nivel de conservación y hasta mejoras que ha tenido. La piscina ha sido el complemento perfecto para que mis hijos pasaran felices. El lugar es mágico para tener una verdadera experiencia de playa, sin prescindir de ninguna comodidad. La ubicación casi única y privilegiada directamente frente a una de las playas más hermosas del Pacífico, el ambiente de madera, los animales (tortugas, pájaros, monos, perros, ranas, etc.) el diseño y el equipamiento completo harán que siempre queramos volver.

Siempre un placer que nos visites .. son excelentes huéspedes altamente recomendados !!!

Looks like a treehouse. No pretense. Negative: We went during Holy Week and the very high price for what it offers. A little more attention to cleanliness. Positive: Beach is just a few meters away, Playa Coco is a beach beauty and in the afternoon a family of monkeys walked on the patio

Parece una casita del árbol. Sin pretensiones. Negativo: Fuimos en Semana Santa y el precio muy elevado para lo que ofrece. Un poco mas de atención en la limpieza. Positivo: la playa está a pocos metros, Playa coco es una belleza de playa y por la tarde se paseó una familia de monos en el patio

estimada Jeymi, lamento no hayan preguntado o  leido bien lo que ofrece la casa.  En relacion a la limpieza , la casa se entrega limpia y a deseos del huesped, se  brinda sacada de basura y limpieza diaria solamente de la parte de abajo de la casa, que no incluye limpieza de trastes y cocina. La mayoria de los clientes  sacan la basura de la casa, misma que es recogida por el administrador, y tambien solicitan que el resto de la limpieza que se ofrece no se haga por razones del Covib.   Tambien se ofrece con costo adicional, limpieza y apoyo en la cocina para aquellos que lo desean.

This place is fantastic. We had such an amazing stay - surfing, fishing, pool time. The beach is quite and beautiful.

Super nice house! The open environments are perfect to enjoy, close to the pool and beachfront!

Súper linda casa! Los ambientes abiertos son perfectos para disfrutar, cerca de la piscina y frente a la playa!

fue un placer tenerles en Casa Mafalda...esperamos nos visiten nuevamente pronto! saludos

Casa Mafalda was a beautiful experience, stunning house in a brilliant location, we couldn't have asked for more.

Thnsk you Ana your comments and suggestions always welcome

The best beach! A place with a lot of privacy.  The house is fully open. You can always see the sea.  We love the place and it's the second time we've stayed

La mejor playa! Un lugar con mucha privacidad.  La casa totalmente abierta siempre podrás ver el mar.  Nos encanta el sitio y es segunda vez que nos quedamos

Truly unique and special property. Within the shade of the trees while still on step away from an awesome beach. Not luxury but just perfect for the environment. The breeze comes in. Hammocks galore. Cool small pool. And a gorgeous beach. Very private and safe. Bonus to visit the La Flor turtle reserve just a few kilometers down the road. A great escape!

Great spot to get away and relax. Love the indoor/outdoor living space, the pool, and being steps away from the beach. The place was very clean and check in was smooth. Looking forward to coming back!

Wonderful beachfront property. . .equipped with everything you need for a fun beach trip. We loved the open feel of the home, with plenty of areas for resting, relaxing, and hanging out as a family. The shaded pool was a nice alternative to the sunny, salty ocean! Fantastic boogie boarding and great night time turtle adventures at nearby La Flor.

It was great having you and your  family at Casa Mafalda!! ....you are all more than welcome to visit us again!!

The house is beautiful, comfortable and excellently well located. The host was very kind. Highly recommended.

La casa bella, comoda y excelentemente bien localizada. La anfitriona muy gentil. Muy recomendado.

This place is great Communication with Maria Elena was very good. The house was excellent. Everything was highly recommended.

Este alojamiento es súper. La comunicación con María Elena fue muy buena. La casa estaba excelente. Todo muy recomendado

For three nights, my family and I stayed at Casa Mafalda for three nights. Previous communication with Maria Elena, the house amenities and being in front of the beach, facilitated good moments of family proximity. Thank you.

Durante tres noches, mi familia y yo nos hospedamos en Casa Mafalda. La comunicación previa con Maria Elena, las comodidades de la casa y el estar frente a la playa, facilitaron buenos momentos de cercanía familiar. Gracias.

Love the hous, great location I would definitely go back again!!!!

the only problem was that there was no place to buy food near the restaurant that is close to the property. They had closed it and you had to go to the town of Sanjuan del Sur to eat and buy food. The house is very comfortable and with a pool on the beach. The light left every day I was there

el único problema que no había donde comprar comida cerca el restaurante que esta cerca de la propiedad lo tenían cerrado y había que ir al pueblo de sanjuan del sur a comer y comprar comida  lo demás esta bien comoda la casa y con piscina a la orilla de la playa la luz se fue todo los días que estuve ahí

Siento mucho que hayan cerrado el restaurante. Enfrente de la casa se cuenta con una pequeña tiendita para cuestiones basicas. A los huespedes les recordamos llevar su comida o comprar en San Juan.  Sobre la luz del sistema nacional, tengo entendido se fue por momentitos durante su estadilla, pero contamos con un motor el que es prendido a solicitud de los clientes a como se explicita en la hoja de instrucciones que se facilita al llegar a la casa..

This house is amazing. The architecture is beautiful and fits in so well with it's natural surroundings. We stayed two nights with friends and everything surpassed our expectations - super clean home, attentive staff, all the emanities you need and quick communication and it's location can't be beat, Highly recommend!

Here you will find connection with the sea and nature, the house is part of it.

Acá encontrarán conexión con el mar y la naturaleza, la casa es parte de ello.

Casa Mafalda is the perfect place for a peaceful beach getaway. I loved how they thought about every single detail. The house has a lot of personal touches that make it super special. The house is just in front of the beach, it has a pool and is surrounded by a lot of trees that create a comfortable microclimate (not too hot as every other place in Nica ;) )

Quick and helpful, for whatever it is, always fast communication

Rápida y ayudante, para lo que sea siempre comunicación rápida

House with a very nice personal touch, pleasant climate and surrounded by lots of nature

Casa con un toque personal muy bonito, clima agradable y rodeado de mucha naturaleza

The place is excellent, the house is nice, clean and super cool.  The beach is clean and with a few people.

El lugar es excelente, la casa es linda, limpia y súper fresca.  La playa es limpia y con poca gente.

Our second time and we hope to repeat again, it is our favorite accommodation on the beach

Nuestra segunda vez y esperamos repetir de nuevo, es nuestro alojamiento favorito en la playa

un placer tenerles y les esperamos nuevamente pronto!! saludos

Maria's casa was very special. We relaxed and explored from our native like resort. Julio and family took great care of the property. The beach was "ours", beautiful, and private. At night there was a preservation operation on the beach for the protection of the turtle laying area. We felt part of the community. The Co-19 sent us home, but we will be back. One of our favorite destinations, now! Thank you Maria, Linda and Steve

We loved Casa Mafalda! The house was so perfect and was exactly the beach side escape we were hoping for. Julio and María kept the place looking clean and spotless for us and we couldn't have been more grateful for them. The beach was practically private and we were able to experience some of the most amazing sunsets of our lives, right in our backyard! You need to stay at Casa Mafalda!

This is the most beautiful house in the most beautiful area of Nicaragua. If you want a secluded private vacation spot, this is it. Everything was perfect and we’ll be back.

We are very happy that you enjoyed!! we hope to have you back soon!! abrazos

Lovely architecture, very good design and decoration. Cozy environments. The ocean view is amazing for watching the sunset from the pisicina or waking up in the morning.

Arquitectura encantadora, diseño y decoracion muy buenos. Ambientes acojedores. La vista al mar es increible para ver el sunset desde la pisicina o al despertar en la mañana.

Wonderful beach for the whole family and a nice house made with very good taste

Maravillosa playa para toda la familia y una linda casa hecha con muy buen gusto

This casa on the beach was an absolute gem. Everything was as described - if not better! We loved to beach. This is a very quiet and hidden away beach. It was well worth the trip out from San Juan del sur.

Excellent decision, very nice house, unbeatable location and beautiful beach

Excelente decisión, casa muy bonita, inmejorable ubicación y la playa preciosa

The house is beautiful, perfect for this very special place that is Playa Coco.  I recommend it 100% and would love to come back.

La casa es hermosa, perfecta para este lugar tan especial que es Playa Coco.  La recomiendo 100% y me encantaría volver.

le esperamos nuevamente!!. Gracias por comentarios

Super eco-friendly house, very trendy, very spacious and very clean, waterfront with extra pool. We had a vacation immersed in the nature of the birdsong , cicadas of howler monkeys and beautiful turtles that come to lay on the beach at night. Julio the caretaker is great, he helps you find a cheap driver to go to Ostional a fishing village, we bought plenty of lobster, fish and there is a great grocery store with local vegetables and fruits. My sons and husband surfed playa coco every day. From the airport to playa coco Maria Elena put me in contact with Leonor taxi service who also brought us to Rivas take the boat to Ometepe Island to do especially the mangrove between the 2 volcanoes. Go there with your eyes closed.

Maison extra super écolo , très tendance, très spacieuse et très propre, les pieds dans l'eau avec piscine en plus. on a vécu des vacances immergées dans la nature chant des oiseaux , des cigales des singes hurleurs et les belles tortues qui viennent pondre sur la plage la nuit. Julio le gardien est super, il vous aide à trouver un chauffeur pas cher pour aller à Ostional un village de pêche, on a acheté plein des langoustes, poissons et il y a une super épicerie avec légumes et fruits locaux. Mes fils et mon mari ont surfé tous les jours playa coco rien qu'à eux. De l'aéroport à playa coco Maria Elena m'a mis en contact avec Leonor service taxi qui nous a amené aussi à Rivas prendre le bateau pour l' ile Ometepe à faire surtout la mangrove entre les 2 volcans. Allez y les yeux fermés.

Paradise !!! We ate the fish and lobster freshly caught by local fishermen every day... on the program, surfing, swimming, rum, nap and sun... an unforgettable holiday!

Le paradis !!! Nous mangions tous les jours les poissons et les langoustes fraîchement pêchées par les pêcheurs du coin.. au programme, surf, baignade, rhum, sieste et soleil... des vacances inoubliables !

A wonderful house with many aesthetic and practical details to make your stay very comfortable. Made of wood and cane, with sowed windows, it feels like you're on a boat or in a treehouse. The house is fresh and very well equipped. We just missed a coffee maker and hot water. The beach is beautiful, the atmosphere is quiet, surrounded by greenery, very nice pool...an unbeatable place both in landscape and infrastructure. The house is clean and there are almost no insects. Highly recommended and we look forward to returning.

Una casa maravillosa con muchos detalles estéticos y prácticos para hacer muy cómoda la estancia. Hecha de madera y caña, con ventanas de cedazo, da la sensación de estar en un barco o en una casa en un árbol. La casa es fresca y muy bien equipada. Solo echamos de menos una cafetera y el agua caliente. La playa bellísima, el ambiente tranquilo, rodeado de vegetación, piscina muy agradable...un lugar inmejorable tanto en paisaje como en infraestructura. La casa está limpia y casi no hay insectos. Muy recomendable y esperamos poder regresar.

Me alegra mucho que disfrutaron. Voy a tomar nota de la cafetera. Hay una negra que talvez no la vieron? o no esta funcionando? voy a tomar nota. Y con respecto al agua caliente....en el baño de la recamara principal si hay agua caliente. Talvez Julio no les explico? agradecere me deje saber. Muchas gracias y hasta la proxima!!

Playa el Coco, one of the nicest beaches there is.

Playa el Coco, de las playas más lindas qué hay.

Amazing house like we had no seen before right on the beachfront. The kitchen is well-equipped with a blender for great morning smoothies (bring fruit.... not much to buy once you are at Coco), great griddle and outdoor wood burning BBQ (again bring meat... there is a good carniceria in San Juan del Sur.) The restaurant in playa el coco didn’t seem the best and even the mini supermarket didn’t seem to sell anything so bring all the food you need for the duration of the trip. I did manage to get good eggs and tomatoes and sweet bread rolls and beer at the pulperia opposite. The house was surrounded by activity. Our son woke up to a howler monkey looking at him through the mosquito net! Beautiful birds came into the house and took our fruit! Turtles were laying on the beach directly outside the house (unfortunately poachers then come along on the same night and take the eggs) there were jay magpies and mot mots just to name a couple of birds. The housekeeper and his family live on the property and the housekeeper sleeps outside in a hammock. He also guards the house when guests go to the beach or into town as the house doesn’t seem to lock up. He also opens and closes the sliding doors for you. He keeps the property immaculately and keeps the leaves out of the pool. We invited the family to the beach on the last night at sunset to drink the last of our drink which was lovely and I think they appreciated it. To see turtles laying in a safe environment it is worth finding out if any turtles are laying at the Refugio el Flor which is 5km along the road. We didn’t have our own car. After much asking around and trying to find a taxi which wouldn’t charge me to come out from San Juan del Sur I eventually found Steven at the pulperia opposite. He speaks English, has access to a truck with space for the family and for $20 he took us to view both the nesting turtles and to release new hatchlings into the ocean. Remember this tip if you don’t have a car! This was an incredible and unexpected experience. The bus into town was great fun. There is a timetable on a leaflet at the restaurant puesto del sol. It takes time but I really enjoyed travelling along the road. Our 4 nights at Playa el Coco were fabulousl. Thanks Maria Elena and Julio and family!

Very unique and beautiful house! Very well built, with great attention to detail. The whole back wall slides open to entirely open the house up to the outside, which we loved. All the amenities you might need. The housekeeper Julio was very diligent about cleaning outside, emptying our trash, and generally keeping an eye on the house whenever we went anywhere, making us feel very safe. Our only complaint would be that the pool water was very cloudy - you couldn't see your own feet through the water when you were in it - which wasn't very appealing for swimming. But it's set up really well with a outdoor shower and also footwashing station next to the pool right when you come in from the ocean. And the ocean is literally just steps from the house - couldn't be better located! And the master bedroom is really delightful - a view of the ocean from your bed and from your toilet!

Thank you Mary so much for your feedback. I am sorry about the pool. I am insisting Julio to do the right maintenance to the pool and we will have it clear clean for next guess!  !

Casa Mafalda is more of an experience than just a place to sleep. Set on an absolutely stunning beach, this home immerses you in the surrounding beauty of Nicaragua's southern Pacific Coast. You know that feeling you get when you arrive at a property and it exceeds your expectations by 1000%? You get that here. Maria Elena is a world class host. Solid communication and very helpful. She handled all the questions we had a bout Nicaragua. She set us up with the right people to book a drivers through our our time there. Nothing better than a trip that is easy from start to finish. The days we spent at Casa Mafalda made some great memories. We look forward to returning again. Next time bringing a few more friends to share it with.

Thank you Virgil. I am so glad you had such a good experience!! we will be waiting for you... abrazos,

Casa mafalda is the perfect place if you are looking for nature, desert beach and calm. The house is just on the beach and is open with a lot of hamacs to relax. Everything was perfect ! Thanks again to maria helena and julio !! Just plan to go to the supermarket in san juan before coming because the road is not that easy but hopefully there is a little shop just in front of the house, perfect for basic needs.

Fabulous house on a perfect beach. One of our favorite places in the world just got better since we found Casa Mafalda

We absolutely adored this house. As we were here in August we didn't know what to expect, but we had wonderful weather for the week we were here. The house has three bedrooms we were 6 and each couple had its own, while one room shared a bathroom. Its not a modern condo, the spaces are pretty open so you have to expect hearing people downstairs if you go to bed earlier. The pool is very nice and there are a few places to rinse your feet before you get in. The house has some screens to keep the bugs away, but we ended up opening them up in the day which meant we sometimes got some insects and crabs visiting us. There is no AC but fans in the bedrooms to keep them fresh. There is a great balcony at the top of the house perfect for reading in the shade. The house is well-equiped for cooking we ended up eating most meals there and loved the grill outside. The housekeeper Julio is there to help if you have any questions and is always keeping an eye on the house when you head to the beach. Since we are not very good in Spanish it was a little hard to communicate, but that's really on us ;) The beach is just perfect, its not a great beach for surfing although there are some small waves and we had some fun. There was no one on the beach for the week we were there. There are condos next door so I imagine it could get a little busier in high season, but we were always alone and loved it. There were some chairs we could bring to the beach and some games for the sand at our disposition. Really the only warning you need before you reserve is about the drive to get there. You need a 4x4 or a car that is high. I would not adventure with a small compact on the road unless you are a fearless driver. Its about 35 minutes to town more if you get stuck behind a bus or truck. The first 9km are paved, but the rest is a dirt road with a few wholes we were lucky enough that it didn't rain much, but if it does the road must be a little intense. It is possible to get to the beach by shuttle, you can ask Maria Elena for some contacts if you are interested. We really loved it and would definitely come back if we have a chance!

It was a pleasure having you in Casa Mafalda and we hope that you come and visit us again. If you decide to visit us during the summer (and visit the turtles sanctuary 5 minutes away) you will not need a 4x4. I do not have one and go there every time that I can.  Abrazos and take care

A beautiful house located on a beautiful beach !  The place is even nicer than the photos, with very good cleanliness, and a good connection on the internet. The ventilation of the house is very nice and is right in front of the beach which makes it even more charming. Everything flowed, very well ! I hope to be back ! 

Una Hermosa Casa ubicada en una hermosa playa !  El lugar está todavía más bonito que en las fotos, con muy buena limpieza, y buena connecion al internet. La ventilación de la casa es muy agradable y está justo en frente de la playa lo cual la hace aún más encantadora. Todo fluyó muy bien ! Espero volver ! 

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