The Farmhouse is a tree-house in the middle of a permaculture farm and restorative forest project on the folds of Volcano Maderas. It's conveniently located just 15 minutes from town of Balgüe and ten minutes from the Maderas trail-head. It is cosy and comfortable and open to the surrounding 'jungle' setting. Howler monkeys and rare birds surround the house and eat the exotic fruits that are all around. Relax in the hammocks and enjoy nature in this and educational and immersive farm-stay. The space This house is fully solar powered and sustainably run. The space is open and airy and light, surrounded by greenery. We are famous for our hospitality and fantastic, filling breakfasts. The houses are hand-built by local craftsmen and filled with local art. We use sustainable and local materials... the bamboo is all from our surrounding farm. There is a comfortable work-space for digital nomads, with desks that are made from eucalyptus, also sourced from the farm. The houses come complete with hammock chairs, queen beds, private balcony and kettle. Guest access Guests have full access to the open-air kitchen and organic farm produce, free fiber-optic wifi and access to the farm trails and (enclosed) animals around.

## The Space

The Farmhouse is a treehouse situated within a permaculture farm and restorative forest project on the slopes of Volcano Maderas. It offers a cozy and comfortable environment that opens up to the surrounding jungle landscape. The area is alive with howler monkeys and rare birds that feed on the exotic fruits growing nearby. Guests can unwind in hammocks and fully immerse themselves in this educational and hands-on farm stay experience.

This house operates entirely on solar power and follows sustainable practices. It features an open, airy design filled with natural light and encircled by lush greenery. Known for warm hospitality, the property serves hearty and satisfying breakfasts.

The buildings are handcrafted by local artisans and decorated with regional artwork. Sustainable, locally sourced materials are used throughout, including bamboo harvested from the farm itself. A dedicated workspace is available for digital nomads, furnished with desks made from eucalyptus wood also grown on the property.

Each house includes:
- Hammock chairs
- Queen-sized beds
- Private balconies
- Electric kettles

## Guest Access

Guests have unrestricted use of the open-air kitchen and can enjoy fresh organic produce from the farm. The property offers complimentary fiber-optic Wi-Fi and access to farm trails. Visitors can also explore the enclosed animal areas on site.

## Location

The Farmhouse is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the town of Balgüe and only 10 minutes from the Maderas trailhead, making it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding natural attractions.

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Definitely an amazing place if you want a bit of an upscale experience on Ometempe, there is a basket of fresh fruit near the open air kitchen that's free for all the guests to take and a pile of coconuts to sip on, what more could you need!

Nice and clean place to stay. The setting of the property is great. Breakfast is very good and enjoyable!
You should expect some animals in the accommodation but this is part of the charm of the place!

Logement agréable et propre. Le cadre de la propriété est top. Le petit déjeuner est très bon et fait plaisir ! Il faut s’attendre à quelques bêtes dans le logement mais cela fait parti du charme du lieu !

Our favourite Central American stay!

The property is stunningly beautiful and luxurious nestled in the jungle surrounded by wildlife.  The rooms are immaculately clean, tastefully decorated and well-ventilated, complete with thoughtful amenities like a water filter.

Breakfast was a highlight, featuring a point system to create your own meal. It was a welcome change from months of local cuisine, especially the delicious sausages and bacon.

The staff were incredibly helpful and mostly spoke good English.  We had a minor issue with a guest taking some of our birthday cake from the fridge but the staff quickly made it right by offering free cake from their restaurant and even upgraded our room to one with a beautiful view of Concepcion Volcano.  Their caring and thoughtful service truly stood out and was some of the best we’ve experienced on our Central American trip.

Overall, it was a fantastic stay and we highly recommend Selvista/Bambouserie!

Our favourite Central American stay! The property is stunningly beautiful and luxurious nestled in the jungle surrounded by wildlife. The rooms are immaculately clean, tastefully decorated and well-ventilated, complete with thoughtful amenities like a water filter. Breakfast was a highlight, featuring a point system to create your own meal. It was a welcome change from months of local cuisine, especially the delicious sausages and bacon. The staff were incredibly helpful and mostly spoke good English. We had a minor issue with a guest taking some of our birthday cake from the fridge but the staff quickly made it right by offering free cake from their restaurant and even upgraded our room to one with a beautiful view of Concepcion Volcano. Their caring and thoughtful service truly stood out and was some of the best we’ve experienced on our Central American trip. Overall, it was a fantastic stay and we highly recommend Selvista/Bambouserie!

We had the best time! The staff was super nice and the location was insane. You could tell that everything was made with a lot of love for details and they offered great information about everything happening on Ometepe. It's not super easy to get to the hotel but it's absolutely worth it. Would definitely recommend☺️

The staff were incredible. The food was incredible. The place was incredible. The only issue we had was the actual bungalow's location, which is not disclosed in the description, but rather "mentioned" in the photos. The bungalow overlooks the restaurant kitchen which is busy from 6:00 am until 9:30 pm. Not a big deal, but definitely didn't give the feeling of privacy. We did speak with the manager about this and she said she would add it to the description. The experience overall was epic! We would definitely go back. I can't stress enough how wonderful the staff were!

We loved our treehouse at Christmas. Very cozy spot, would recommend it for sure. The shower was a treat a little cool and a good way to get refreshed after a hot day. Megan and Evelyn were very sweet and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and we really enjoyed the fresh fruit that was available in the basket. We had scooters rented for the week and that’s  how we got around the island. Really cool island!!

Very beautiful place to stay on the island! Loved that you can enjoy all of the fruits & coconuts of the farm. It was also very interesting to walk around the property and see the farm on all of it's glory. Jackfruit was great! The cabin is very nice and the bed very good. The restaurant kitchen is close to this cabin so you get some noise and light at night from there but that didn't bother me that much. The breakfast was pretty good, I liked how it tasted but it could be a bit bigger portion sizes. Overall I enjoyed my stay here a lot.

We had an incredibly wonderful time at the accommodation. The house is in the middle of the jungle and we were woken up in the morning by howler monkeys. The restaurant is also very nice, with a great view and delicious food. We would come back! Thank you very much!

Great tree house surrounded by nature. If you like to observe monkeys, birds, but also other insects and also have nothing against one or the other insect in the interior, this is the place to be. Breakfast was very extensive and delicious! Due to the natural location, it is a little more secluded from other restaurants. But we still felt very comfortable.

Tolles Baumhaus inmitten der Natur. Wer gerne Affen, Vögel, aber auch andere Insekten beobachtet und auch nichts gegen das ein oder andere Insekt im Innenraum hat ist hier genau richtig. Das Frühstück war sehr umfangreich und lecker! Aufgrund der natürlichen Lage ist es ein wenig abgeschiedener von anderen Restaurants. Wir haben uns aber trotzdem sehr wohlgefühlt.

couldn’t have asked for better! a gorgeous little jungle escape and so much more than we expected. the breakfast was fantastic and loads of restaurants and shops nearby in Balgue. definitely need a moped or vehicle to make the path up a little easier but would recommend one to see Ometepe overall. highly highly recommend!

What a great unique place to stay. Staff is helpful and informative. Mostly convenient located to a lot of attractions. Would stay here again.

A fantastic experience in a stilt surrounded by authentic nature. Megan was very helpful and helped us with the booking of the Ferry and excursions. Friendly and friendly staff. Quality restaurant with great food. We hope to come back in the future, we left our hearts!

Un’esperienza fantastica in una palafitta immersa nella natura autentica. Megan è stata molto disponibile e ci ha aiutato con la prenotazione delle Ferry e delle escursioni. Personale amichevole e gentile. Ristorante di qualità con cibo buonissimo. Speriamo di poterci ritornare in futuro, ci abbiamo lasciato il cuore!

We loved our stay in the pure nature of Ometepe Island. It is a unique experience to stay in the treehouses of La Bambouserie. Also the staff is very kind. We loved to talk to the service member Elias in the restaurant Zapote and ask for recommendations.

We stayed for a few days in the tree house and the staff, accomondations were amazing. Really outlooking, friendly and super helpful with every question we had. They can take care of everything, a little pricier as if you would do it yourself, but you do not have to bother this way. It was really nice waking up to the sounds of the djungle and rain drops on the roof, while laying cozy in your super comfortable bed. It was a realy nice experience.

The stay at mitch was nice :) Be warned; it can get hot! The room is equipped with a ceiling fan and a small fan. The hammock is lovely, and its more cool & windy down there. PS: Don’t kill the spiders, they are friendly and will help out with the bugs.

A room surrounded by nature ..great service and excellent mosquito nets not to be underestimated being in the forest 👍🏻 compliments guys 👍🏻

Una stanza immersa nella natura ..ottimo servizio e ottime zanzariere da non sottovalutare essendo nella foresta 👍🏻 complimenti ragazzi 👍🏻

Amazing tranquil place on an even more amazing lake. This place is something special and I highly recommend anybody that gets an opportunity to experience staying on this lake one night with all of the amazing wildlife and take a swim in the lake.

Great communication, arranged all activities and transfers for us which was amazing! Property also absolutely fantastic and would not fault in anyway. Only flaw was the location didn’t have an awful lot nearby so need cabs everywhere which is expensive and unfortunately we were charged quite substantially for the property to fill ATV rentals with petrol even though we returned with full tanks and clearly showed the staff that which was disappointing

We had a wonderful stay at the bambouseriae. The bamboo hut had a comfortable bed and a great shower. Unfortunately, some pretty big spiders live with you in the hut, as you're in the jungle. But the large mosquito net over the bed gives you a safe feeling and of course the geckos :) The communal kitchen and breakfast areas are fantastic. There are many animals to watch. We highly recommend it! (Those who have major problems with spiders might want to go to a more closed hut, which is also on site!)

We stayed at Selvista for one month, so we had a longer experience there. Here's some pro's and con's: Pros: - Gorgeous place. The rooms/cabins are very well kept with daily cleaning. The gardens and greenery make for a nice landscape. - The local staff were very kind and helpful. - The breakfasts were delicious (however, they can take a LONG time to prepare and portions could be bigger) - Free fruit and coconuts are a big plus - Decent internet for Ometepe standards Cons: - Shared kitchen was a huge challenge for us. Not as big of a deal for someone staying only a few nights. - Communication with hosts was very slow and sometimes not answered at all until a second message was sent. Some of the conversation was very challenging and didn't have a welcoming feel. - Quite a bit tucked away from town, you'll like need a scooter, Moto or quad to get around. Overall, a nice place for shorter stays (less than five days). Would not recommend long term.

Our host was very helpful and communicative the entire time, even when we hit a speed bump with our trip.  we will definitely try to book with them in the future!

Everything was smooth, welcoming, and comfortable. I felt comfortable in the town and with the recommendations. It was a great time and next time I’ll come back with more people! Gracias por la comida, la hospitalidad y las vistas.

What a beautiful, peaceful place! The accommodation, breakfast, and staff were excellent, and it's a lovely bonus that everything was eco-conscious and local as well. We really enjoyed our stay here and can't wait to go back!

The beauty of staying at Selvista is having a unique experience in a place with people who really care about the planet, the country of Nicaragua and the guests staying with them. We were warmly welcomed and show all the special treats in the kitchen like fresh fruits and veggies to try from the garden and surroundings. Megan and her team have thought of everything so you can arrive and just soak up the blissful environment. We arrived late in the day, Megan’s written directions are spot on so follow those not cell maps please, so we were given menus to order from the local restaurants with delivery service. We then helped ourselves to the honor bar and sipped on artisan beer, before we knew it our gourmet pizzas arrived to the community kitchen where we enjoyed listening to and watching the wildlife come to life. Our Farmhouse treehouse was lovingly created with bamboo and so comfortable. We even heard howler monkeys from our bed! We forgot our passports but Megan saved our day!

Selvista was such a great place to stay, the place was gorgeous! Would definitely recommend hiring an atv and seeing the waterfall and ojo de agua

We had a great stay at La Bambouseraie! The bamboo treehouses were even nicer than the pictures posted on AirBnB indicate and our bed was quite comfortable. Breakfasts were a little on the small side but yummy. I hope to return again and would definitely recommend this place to other travelers.

great place with a great vibe. Trying to find the right cabin was a little tricky but Megan was very responsive and replies almost instantly so we found our cabin quite quick. She was also able to help us with any activity or transport that we needed. The staff are great and attentive and there to help. The lodging was just as advertised. Very comfortable, cold water showers so be prepared. Plenty of wildlife and plants and fruit around. The ambience was just great. We really enjoyed out stay and really liked staying on this side of the island as it's closer to the waterfall, beach, waterhole and hikes.

Super nice place to stay! Great experience in the middle of the jungle ☺️

Super schöne Unterkunft! Tolles Erlebnis mitten im Dschungel ☺️

what I loved the most was that you could eat the fruits that grow there. I'm plant based so this was a delight! Great surroundings! Megan helped organise scooter rental and recommended me other things. the Saturday Market shouldn't be missed. I had the best vegan Street food I Central America yet! bring earplugs. the barking dogs and other howling animals will keep you awake. I was woken up at 4am on two of the nights I stayed and they go on for a while... the sun sets early around 5/6 and rises early which is very nice so even with the loud noises, you will probably get enough sleep. I stayed 5 days and i was completely satisfied on Ometepe and explored everywhere! I recommend it!

The accommodation is good, matches the photos. Clean sanitary facilities and comfortable bedding Difficult access: dirt road and poorly arranged stones, very slippery if it rained. Comfortable shared kitchen available Wake up with the monkeys around the cabin.

Le logement est bien, conforme aux photos. Sanitaires propres et literie confortable Accès difficile : chemin de terre et pierres mal disposées, très glissant s’il a plu. Cuisine commune confortable à disposition Réveil avec les singes autour de la cabane.

Ometepe is a magical island! Mitch & Megans place was the perfect place to stay and embrace it all. Surrounded by an edible jungle, Megans great communication helped us plan our little get away in the beautiful little tree house. Overall it couldn’t have been any better, we were extremely happy with our stay and would highly recommend staying here!

Truly enjoyed staying here. Super quiet and peaceful. Perfect place to recharge. Very cool vibe and wonderful atmosphere. Great shower pressure and WiFi. The only thing is obviously there are a few bugs here and there so come with an open mind about it because you’re literally sleeping in the forest. Cheers

simply the best place in ometepe but really wish it felt more immersive with the island and the locals. it definitely feels designed for foreigners and I want to encourage more nicaraguans to come and enjoy!

Amazing place to be! Love Megan, our hostess, she is amazing, kind and super fun! This place is definitely a place to be if you want to chill, heal, and have some adventures!

It was a great trip!!!!! The feeling of being in the middle of the jungle in this beautiful little tree house is one of a lifetime experience! The host were there and of great help! I will definitely recommend this place to everyone! And I will be back for sure!

Delicious breakfast, great people, very wonderful stay on the farm.

Peaceful and relaxing. If you want a place with hot water, be sure to ask. Great place. Will definitely return 😊

An incredible farm house stay! Everything we wanted and expected. Although it gets very noisy with the howling monkeys and dogs barking so definitely bring a pair of earplugs. We would definitely stay again!

Such a cute and beautiful spot. Not as secluded as I first expected, but such a unique experience. It is quite a trek up the driveway (about ten minutes off the main road) and it is quite exhausting. A flashlight is a must. Other than that, the hosts were very sweet and helpful while arranging drivers, ATVs, etc. Also, free coffee and breakfast included! I’d highly recommend. Balgue is much more beautiful than Molygalpa in my opinion as well, so I’d stay here over places closer to the city. Thanks again!

The farm house/the entire property is amazing! The house itself was so cozy and everything we wanted. Close enough to activities but far enough into the jungle. Megan is amazing and is such a great help. Amazing value for money. We would recommend to anyone.

Those nice, cosy, luxuous cabins are perfect if you want to immerse yourself with all comfort (including warm water!) in the jungle, but near the calm village of Balgüe. A wonderful experience!

A unique and unusual life experience, the place is fantastic, peaceful and very pleasant to live in, very clean! All employees are very welcoming and always ready to help!

Une expérience de vie unique et hors du commun, l’endroit est fantastique, paisible et très agréable à vivre, très propre! Tous les employés sont très accueillants et toujours prêts à nous aider!

This place is really fantastic and unique. The place feels very remote even though you’re a short drive/walk away from the nearest town. They help out with scooter/bike/atv rentals and have it delivered right to the property, they helped us organize transportation to Moyogalpa and had a lot of tips on what to do on the island and can arrange a volcano hike with a guide. Breakfast is served every morning and the fridge is stocked with drinks that you pay for at the end of the stay. The treehouse was really nice, you feel like you’re sleeping in the middle of the jungle and the hammocks are a nice touch to sit outside and relax. We got lucky and had some monkeys come up close to our treehouse one day. If you want something unique, definitely book this place.

I had two fun weeks on Ometepe and enjoyed my stay in the Farmhouse!

Such a great place! Treehouses in the middle of the jungle, home grown fruits, vegetables & herbs & the best recommendations by the hosts and their lovely team what to do on the island. We can highly recommend this place - a must stay when visiting Ometepe!!!

Exactly what we wanted and more! So many helpful tips and the space was beautiful, great disconnect from the outside world! For a treehouse the amenities were outstanding!

I would recommend this room in the heart of the jungle from where we were able to see howler monkeys Closest to the Nature And a high quality breakfast Thanks for the stay

Je recommande cette chambre au cœur de la jungle d’où nous avons pu observer des singes hurleurs Au plus près de la Nature Et un petit déjeuner d’une grande qualité Merci pour ce séjour

The new jungle hut I located In awesome garden/jungle setting close to the small town of Balgue on the other side of the island then were you arrive with the ferry. A very tranquil spot and the hut i amazing. A very friendly crew and good service.

What a beautiful jungle retreat. Love love love that there was a kettle in the treehouse we stayed in so I could have tea, these guys get small things like that right so you can enjoy beautiful surroundings in a bit of luxury.

We had a great time at Megan's place!!! The off grit house was very nicely decorated. We often had the opportunity to see howler monkeys from our balcony and we were provided with an kettle and lemongrass from the garden. Paula cooked us an excellent breakfast every morning and we could help ourselves to fruits and vegetables at any time for free. Beer/eggs and other drinks were also stored in the refrigerator - according to the barracks. Since the accommodation is more in the "jungle," you can have food delivered in the evening when you are too tired. Of course, we also had a spider or two in the tree house - but also here is taken care of - a mosquito net is stretched over the bed:) we liked it so much that we extended it by one night. Megan even took his time and guided us across the whole grounds and explained a lot of fauna and flora as ah to the whole project! It was very nice!

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit bei Megan!!! Das off grit house war sehr schön eingerichtet. Wir hatten des öfteren die Möglichkeit Brüllaffen von unserem Balkon aus zu sehn und uns wurde ein Wasserkocher und Zitronengras aus dem Garten zur Verfügung gestellt. Paula zauberte uns jeden morgen ein exzellentes Frühstück und wir konnten uns jederzeit umsonst an Früchten und Gemüse bedienen. Auch Bier/Eier und sonstige Getränke wurden im Kühlschrqnk aufbewahrt- nach Strichliste.Da die Unterkunft eher im "Dschungel" liegt, kann man sich abends, wenn man mal zu müde ist,Essen liefern lassen. Selbstverständlich hatten wir auch mal die ein oder andere Spinne in Baumhaus- aber auch hier wird vorgesorgt- ein Moskitonetz ist über das Bett gespannt :) uns hat es so gefallen, dass wir um eine Nacht verlängert haben. Megan hat sich sogar die Zeit genommen und uns über das ganz Gelände geführt und uns einiges an Fauna und Flora als auvh zum ganzen Projekt erklärt! Es war sehr schön!

Amazing time, I will stay here next time I am in Ometepe ! :)

Beautiful place with an exceptional breakfast! Thanks to Mitch for hosting us and kindness.

Endroit magnifique avec un petit déjeuner exceptionnel ! Merci à Mitch pour son accueil et sa bienveillance.

This place is a gem, unlike anywhere I've ever stayed and super affordable for what you get. At first, I was a bit intimidated by the location, looking on the map it feels very remote and tough to get to. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to find, great signage, and there was even self-check in! It is definitely located in a remote place, but they've done a great job at making it accessible. The cabin itself is raised up so it feels like a treehouse, the breeze is amazing, and it felt very grounding being there. Although no hot water, the shower head is huge and feels like a waterfall, the bed was comfortable, and I absolutely loved hanging out on the porch swinging in my hammock chair. The cabin is surrounded by an incredible permaculture farm bursting with fruit and food everywhere and in all varieties, even fruits I've never even heard of. I loved being able to walk around through the paths, find the kitchen/common area, eat a scrumptious farm to table breakfast, and then get hooked up with an ATV and all the coolest things to do on the island. The people running the place are friendly and responsive and its clear that Megan has her shit together. The worst part of the stay was that I had to check out. I wish I could've stayed there for longer. I'm an avid traveler and usually like exploring new places, but this is one of those rare places that I'm thirsting to go back already. Next time, I will stay longer!

LOVED this experience! Megan was super communicative pre-arrival and during my stay. The team was awesome. Accommodation is super affordable. The breakfast was amazing! Megan also gave me a tour of the premises upon arrival.. it's located on a permaculture property with an abundance of fruits veggies and herbs. I felt immediately welcome and wish I could have stayed longer to explore more of the island. If you like being out there in nature I'd definitely suggest this spot. Waking up to the sounds of howler monkeys was pretty cool too. Thanks team!!

It's an excellent place, it's a real adventure to be there, everyone is very kind

Es un excelente lugar, es toda una aventura estar ahí, todas las personas son muy gentiles