Casa Blanca

The Space

Casa Blanca is a unique 6,000-square-foot colonial villa in the heart of Granada and a featured stop on Granada’s colonial house walking tour. Built in the 1750s, the home underwent a careful two-year restoration that preserved its original architectural details while incorporating modern amenities.

At the center of the villa is a lush courtyard with a 40-foot swimming pool, ideal for cooling off on warm afternoons.

Electricity is not charged separately in full. To encourage energy efficiency, 10% of the rental rate is applied toward electricity usage. Please see the electrical consumption policy under “Other Things to Note.”

Location

Casa Blanca is located at the upper end of the pedestrianized Calle La Calzada. Granada’s famous cathedral is next door, while the bustling central park and La Calzada Street’s entertainment district are only steps away.

Accommodations

The villa has five bedrooms arranged as follows:

• A second-floor en-suite master bedroom with a king-size bed and balcony.
• Two double bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom, and individual air-conditioning unit.
• A family suite consisting of two connected rooms. One room has a queen-size bed, while the other has two single beds and doubles as a television room. These rooms share one air-conditioning unit; the connecting door must remain open for the room with the single beds to be cooled.
• A fifth bedroom on the ground floor, located beyond the kitchen, with a single bed, private bathroom, and air-conditioning unit. This room is suitable for a live-in nanny, maid, or additional guest.

The living areas are arranged around the villa’s extensive corridors. The main corridor includes an antique rocking chair and a coffee table beneath a powerful ceiling fan. A more relaxed seating area is located at the opposite end of the pool from the main dining area.

The home also features two traditional colonial living rooms with doors opening directly onto the pedestrianized Calle La Calzada.

Furnishings and Dining

Casa Blanca is furnished with exquisite pieces from the local manufacturer Simplamente Madera, which uses only high-quality certified hardwoods.

Daily life naturally centers around the kitchen table, a spectacular piece of woodwork with seating for 14 adults. The villa also includes multiple televisions.

Amenities

• High-speed wireless internet
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fans throughout
• Swimming pool
• Garage for a small vehicle
• Multiple televisions
• In-line water filtration system for ice
• Potable drinking water
• Laundry facilities
• Bed linens and towels
• Daily maid service
• Personal safe
• Gas barbecue grill

Services Available on Request

• Airport transfers
• In-house cook
• Babysitter
• Local phone at the GPS office for safety and convenience

Guest Access and Check-In

Check-in is after 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and checkout is at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Early check-in and late checkout are not permitted without prior consultation.

If you use GPS for transportation, their staff will take you directly to Casa Blanca, complete the check-in process, and provide access to the property. If you use another transportation service, someone will meet you at the house and let you in. After settling in, please visit the GPS office to complete check-in. GPS staff will then return with you to provide a house tour.

The check-in process includes reading the electric meter.

If you arrive after the GPS office has closed, access to the house can still be arranged. However, you must check in with GPS when the office next opens.

GPS office hours are:

• Monday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Other Things to Note

Included Fees

The rental rate includes:

• Bed linens and towels
• Maid service
• Internet
• Laundry
• Amenity fees

Toilet paper, paper towels, and soap are provided for one week. Guests staying longer should purchase their own additional supplies.

Electricity Policy

Electricity costs in Nicaragua are extremely high, exceeding $0.50 per kilowatt-hour. Ten percent of the rental rate for your stay is applied toward electricity usage.

The electric meter is read at check-in and checkout. Any usage exceeding the 10% allowance will be deducted from the security deposit, or an additional charge will apply for stays longer than five days.

For example, if the rental cost is $1,000, a $100 electricity credit is included. If electricity usage is less than $100, no additional payment is due. For stays longer than five days, the deposit will be returned if applicable, usually for stays of two weeks to one month. If electricity usage totals $160, the additional $60 will be deducted from the deposit.

The homeowners are not responsible for temporary electricity or water shutoffs by the city.

Falsified Reservations

Any reservation obtained under false pretenses may result in forfeiture of advance payments, deposits, and rental payments. The party will not be permitted to check in.

Security Deposit Box

A security deposit box is available at the property. If you choose to use it, a $50 cash deposit must be paid to GPS for the key. The key must be returned to the GPS office to receive the deposit back.

Written Exceptions

Any exceptions to these policies must be approved in writing in advance.

Travel Insurance

Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance. Contact your travel agent if you wish to arrange coverage.

Pool Service

Pool service is provided three times per week. Guests will be informed of the service schedule and must allow the pool maintenance person to enter the house when necessary.

The pool maintenance person and other staff members carry identification.

Cleaning Service

Cleaning service is included and is provided Monday through Saturday. If you would like to reduce the number of cleaning days, please inform the GPS office.

Cleaning must be provided at least three days per week to maintain the property at the cleanliness standard expected of a GPS property.

Liability

The property is privately owned. Guillermo Suescum and Melanie Hughes are not responsible for accidents, injuries, or illness occurring on the premises or while using its facilities.

The homeowners are not responsible for the loss of guests’ personal belongings or valuables.