El Bamboo Tree house
The Space
This treehouse cabin is crafted using a blend of traditional techniques and a variety of materials, aiming to revive the use of natural and classic aesthetics. Most of the bamboo and all the wood were reclaimed from the bamboo forest and fallen trees following Hurricane Nate in October 2017.
The treehouse offers 43 square meters of studio-style living space. It features a terrace where you can relax and take in the surrounding views. The cabin includes a private bathroom equipped with a hot water shower.
Natural light fills the interior through windows and a combination of traditional clay tiles and semi-transparent fiberglass sheets. The walls are lined with real palm, which helps maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.
Location
The cabin is uniquely situated just 200 meters from the main road of Balgue. It is conveniently close to several cafes and most of the town’s shops, providing easy access to local amenities. Despite its proximity to these conveniences, the cabin remains peaceful and secluded.
The nearest ATM can be found in Moyogalpa.
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
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Annelis L
1 month ago
Our stay at El Bamboo was such a restorative experience. It exceeded my expectations! I couldn’t think of a better place to enjoy the paradise that is Ometepe. The treehouse is just beautiful and it felt like home from the moment we stepped in. Even though we did a couple of attractions in the area, we were always eager to come back to enjoy the peaceful, slow-living atmosphere in El Bamboo. Indira and Che were wonderful hosts; they were very helpful, extremely responsive, and very nice people. The locals in the neighborhood were also friendly and made my son and me feel welcome. We will definitely be back to enjoy this slice of paradise!
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Lotte
2 months ago
We had a great stay, and Che was super generous and helpful! Highly recommended!
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Luc
4 months ago
Thanks, Che! Perfect.
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Julia
6 months ago
We absolutely loved our stay so much. The building itself is incredible. It is beautifully constructed and so full of natural light. It is more spacious than we even thought, and you can see the lake directly from the window. The space was clean and well kept. The area clearly has a lot of love put into it. It is also very easy to walk to the restaurants around Balgue, and get to some of the other nearby popular areas like Playa Mangos. Definitely recommend!
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Sarah
8 months ago
A true natural beauty!
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Michelle
9 months ago
Che’s bamboo houses are a beautiful work of art. Fully functional kitchen & bathroom and comfortable bed with mosquito net. If you are looking for a unique accommodation in nature on a remote island - this is the place for you! Be open minded about sharing your space with geckos and realize that the open air concept allows you to hear the crashing waves, birds, dogs and chickens all around you at all hours. Much better sounds than city traffic! Definitely rent transportation to get around and explore, but there are a few good restaurant options that are walkable on bumpy trails. Not the kind of place for roller bags!
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Taylor
1 year ago
We loved our stay at Alvaro (Che’s place)! It was a really cool bamboo treehouse in the jungle and it was exactly what we wanted. It is a treehouse in the jungle however so if open warm air, some lizards and a few bugs bother you, it might not be for you, but for us it was all part of the experience (there is a bug net over the bed so we slept without being bothered by anything!). The little kitchen had everything we needed, and the bathroom was also great! Very comfy big bed also, and Che was so helpful and responsive, and gave us so much advice about how to get there (including getting us in touch with an ATV hire to make it all so seamless for us!). He built these cabins and was so passionate and excited to show us around the property and help us harvest some herbs and spices from the gardens. Great location (I would definitely hire an ATV or motorbike if you are coming to Ometepe to make it all accessible). Highly recommend this beautiful treehouse!
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Nadine
1 year ago
Loved staying in our little tree hut, it was even better than the photos. Hosts were great. Thank you ☺️
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Michael
1 year ago
it's a really great place. we were very sorry to leave. you can walk into the forest at Finca Magdalena, 500m away.
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Beth
1 year ago
We loved staying in this treehouse! The bedroom/kitchen and bathroom are wonderful, with a more private and quiet area of town, yet close to restaurants and stores. Wish we had more time here! Alvaro also sells coffee that he roasted on request, we can’t wait to try it!
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