This unique property, brimming with history, sits right on the beach in the middle of a fishing village. This is not a resort, but a beach house in the midst of Nicaraguan life. Designed for outdoor living. Use the outdoor kitchen to grill up the lobster, snapper, mahi mahi, tuna, or mackerel of the day. Each room has its own AC and bathroom. Sleep to the sound of the waves. Walk or boat to the many nearby surfbreaks. The house has a cat that stays in outside areas, not indoors. The space This is a very unique, rustic beach house. You will feel like you have stepped back in time and been transformed to a different place. Immerse yourself in a book or in local culture. Talk a short walk to buy fish from local fisherman, enjoy sundowners in local restaurants, or simply stroll down local beaches. At a whim, jump in the ocean (it is 10 meters from the house), and rinse off in outdoor showers. Contract local boats for fishing, surfing, and beach days. Walk to local surf breaks. You will not want to leave. Our place is most comfortable with 6 guests. The kitchen is basic, but gets the job done! The beach is well used on weekends during the day by locals from Tola and Rivas. From the second level palapa, watch life go by. Fisherman and women coming and going, lobster divers, tourists, and locals all pass by and wave hello. Please note, the house has a cat that stays in the outside areas, not in the rooms. He is old and unobstrusive, but he is at the house because this is his home too. Guest access The whole house is available for you Other things to note Please note, the house has a cat that stays in the outside areas, not in the rooms. He is old and unobstrusive, but he is at the house because this is his home too.

## The Space

This distinctive property, rich in history, is located directly on the beach in the heart of a fishing village. Unlike a resort, it is a genuine beach house immersed in authentic Nicaraguan life, designed to embrace outdoor living.

Each bedroom includes its own air conditioning and private bathroom. You can fall asleep to the soothing sound of the waves just steps away. The kitchen is simple but functional, perfect for grilling fresh seafood such as lobster, snapper, mahi-mahi, tuna, or mackerel caught that day.

The house features an outdoor kitchen and showers, allowing you to enjoy the ocean breeze and rinse off after a swim. It comfortably accommodates up to six guests.

## Location and Activities

The property is only about 10 meters from the ocean, making it easy to jump in for a swim at any time. You can walk or take a boat to several nearby surf breaks.

Local fishermen offer fresh catches just a short stroll away, and you can arrange boat trips for fishing, surfing, or beach excursions. The beach is lively on weekends, frequented by locals from Tola and Rivas.

From the palapa on the second level, you can watch daily life unfold—fishermen and women, lobster divers, tourists, and residents all pass by, often greeting you with a friendly wave.

## Amenities and Features

- Private air conditioning and bathroom in each room  
- Outdoor kitchen for grilling fresh seafood  
- Outdoor showers for rinsing after ocean swims  
- Basic but functional kitchen  
- Comfortable accommodation for up to six guests  
- Second-level palapa with ocean views  

## Additional Information

The house is home to an elderly cat who stays exclusively in the outdoor areas and does not enter the rooms. He is unobtrusive and considered part of the household.  

Guests have full access to the entire house during their stay.

This is not a resort or gated community, ...

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3BR villa in Emerald Coast aka Tola Surf Zone

Sunset heaven -- whole house right on the beach - Houses for Rent in Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua

This place is genuinely special. The architecture stands out: it’s an authentic fisherman’s-style home with beautiful woodwork and a thatched roof that really captures the laid-back Nicaraguan coast. The space is warm, full of character, and the indoor-outdoor flow is something you just have to experience. The main area is great for cooking and hanging out, especially with the Argentinian-style parrilla. We grilled fresh red snapper from local fishermen. The kitchen has everything you need, so hosting meals and spending time together is easy. The rooms are comfortable, with reliable AC, hot water, and thoughtful touches. The décor is relaxed and the house has all the essentials. My favorite spot was watching the sunset in the upper deck room. The location is unbeatable, truly beachfront. Walk out the gate, and you’re in clear, calm warm water in seconds for a swim.  World-class surf breaks are just minutes away. This place is a rare mix of authenticity, comfort, and location.

The house was ideal, loved the layout and Mathew was amazing, and gracious. The playa is a gorgeous little fishing village with a really fun hike and amazing views up the hill on the south of the beach.

The only thing we didn’t realize is that Gigante is one the most popular beaches for the locals on holidays! It was filled with literally thousands of people, they were camped out in front of the house most of our stay. This isn’t necessarily a negative, just not the peaceful experience we were looking for and it stung a little more because we paid a holiday/premium rate of over $700 per night😖
Rookie mistake on my end!!!

That being said, we would really love to go back and stay at Hannah’s place when it’s not a holiday weekend and when the rates are more reasonable.

The house was ideal, loved the layout and Mathew was amazing, and gracious. The playa is a gorgeous little fishing village with a really fun hike and amazing views up the hill on the south of the beach. The only thing we didn’t realize is that Gigante is one the most popular beaches for the locals on holidays! It was filled with literally thousands of people, they were camped out in front of the house most of our stay. This isn’t necessarily a negative, just not the peaceful experience we were looking for and it stung a little more because we paid a holiday/premium rate of over $700 per night😖 Rookie mistake on my end!!! That being said, we would really love to go back and stay at Hannah’s place when it’s not a holiday weekend and when the rates are more reasonable.

THE place to stay in Gigante! Our second time here as a family of 4. We just love this home and are grateful for all the amenities offered in a part of the world where conveniences don’t come easy. Great communication, hospitality, all the things! Thank you!

Great place, very rustic, but that’s what I wanted. The hosts were fantastic, incredibly friendly and helpful. The main common area is bigger than seems in the pictures. There is a road between the house the the beach, so bit of traffic there, but otherwise relatively quiet with the exceptions of Xmas and new year where it seems the whole country comes to this beach for partying… Will be back!

as previously commented... PARADISE ON EARTH!!!!!

comme déjà commenté précédemment...LE PARADIS SUR TERRE!!!!!

Paradise on earth. we had booked 5 weeks and couldn't leave, we had to extend!!! The house is amazing with this huge outdoor living room with the only noise, waves, wind and birdsong. The rooms are super comfortable, in short, happiness!!! In addition, the village is still authentic, with all these children who have made a great friendship with ours around surfing....The beach breack is a 10 minute walk, or 5 minutes with the two bikes of the property. In short, paradise on earth. Thank you for everything!!!!!!

Le paradis sur terre. nous avions booké 5 semaines et impossible de partir, on a dû prolonger!!! La maison est incroyable avec cette immense pièce à vivre en extérieur avec comme seul bruit, les vagues, le vent et le chant des oiseaux. Les chambres sont hyper confortable, bref que du bonheur!!! De plus, le village est encore authentique, avec tous ces enfants qui ont noué une super amitié avec les nôtres autour du surf....Le beach breack est à 10 minutes à pieds, où 5 minutes avec les deux vélos de la propriété. Bref, le paradis sur terre. Merci pour tout!!!!!!!

Hannah is a fantastic host and helped us with everything we needed.  Thanks for a great stay!

We had an incredible stay! Thank you for sharing this incredible home with our family. Amazing property and host!

Phenomenal experience. Hannah’s place and Gigante in general are truly special. Indoor/outdoor living right off the beach is hard to beat. We can’t wait to come back

The house was everything as detailed and a great space to live in. My family stayed there over 3 weeks and it was super to have the beach / surf so close. Sleeping to the sound of the waves will be very much missed. If planning to stay make sure you stock up on groceries as there are quite limited offerings in the village but that’s also common to Nicaragua. The hosts were super helpful in pre-stocking some supplies for our arrival. They linked us to lots of activities taking place in the village and surrounding areas and was always on hand to give advise and guidance for any additional needs, via a text/ call / in person. Would thoroughly recommend anybody staying in this place in the future as you become part of the local community there. We stayed in a gated accommodation after  and although a nice place it’s nicer being immersed in with the locals as you are staying at Sunset Heaven. Thank you Hannah and Matthew for all your support for me and my family while staying in your place.

My family had the most incredible vacation in this house. It felt like home! Absolutely everything you need is available. You will not be disappointed! If you're looking for enough room and space and privacy and amenities for you and your family/group, this is the place to be!!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Always a joy to stay here. It’s home away from home! Doesn’t get better than this.

The house is beautiful and very clean. Hosts are exceptional. Our trip was complicated and they were welcoming and understanding. They helped us a lot and gave us good reviews for visiting the place. We would highly recommend. This is a wonderful place to discover typical Nicaragua. Thanks for everything!

La maison est magnifique et très propre. Les hôtes sont exceptionnels. Notre voyage était compliqué et ils ont été accueillants et compréhensifs. Ils nous ont beaucoup aidé et donné des bons commentaires pour visiter les lieux. Nous recommandons chaleureusement. Il s'agit d'un endroit merveilleux pour découvrir le Nicaragua typique. Merci pour tout!

We loved the location and accommodation- which was exactly as described if not nicer. All you need is walking distance away but the taxi recommended by Isabel was very well priced and efficient. Highly recommend. It’s a wonderful place to stay

A spacious, charming place in front of beautiful Gigante beach that’s great for couples and families. Gets busy with locals on holidays but otherwise quite peaceful. The kitchen is well stocked with high quality tools and we enjoyed cooking on the outdoor grill. Although each bedroom has AC (and en suite bath) we were quite comfortable simply using the ceiling fans with the ocean breeze coming through the screened windows. Matthew was very easy to communicate with and a generally excellent host. The housekeeper, Esmerita, makes an excellent grilled fish dish - highly recommend!

This home was beyond what we could have hoped for. It had everything we needed to feel at home and make sure we were set up to enjoy vacation. Beyond that, the vibes, energy, and incredible space created the most wonderful experience. Whether you want to relax, adventure, or have a view while working remotely, this place has it all!

What a great house in front of amazing Playa Gigante. Matthew is a fantastic host and had someone waiting for us on time and helped as soon as we asked. The space is cool, loungy, open, and super comfortable with surf boards and hammocks. Bedrooms have AC and big beds. The rooftop lookout is great to chill and watch the sunsets. We've been all over the Nicaraguan beaches and this is a spot we'll definitely be coming back to.

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