Mi Casita Soñada is ideal for the solo or budget traveling pair. It is a charming, detached quarters located behind the property's beachfront house. It contains its own separate entry and is located just steps from Panga Drops surf break and a short walk to the Playa Colorado and Los Perros breaks. The studio contains a modest living/dining area, efficiency kitchen, bathroom, a queen bed and futon sleeper. The studio is also equipped with AC, Wi-Fi and cleaning service three days per week. The space Property Type: Studio Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 1/1 Occupancy: Up to 2 Distance to Beach: Steps from the beach Surf Breaks: Panga Drops/Los Perros/Playa Colorado Description: Mi Casita Soñada is ideal for the solo or budget traveling pair. It is a charming, detached quarters located behind the property's beachfront house. It contains its own separate entry and is located just steps from Nicaragua's most beautiful stretch of sand and is conveniently located at the Panga Drops surf break. It is also located a short walk to the Playa Colorado and Los Perros breaks. The studio contains a modest living/dining area, efficiency kitchen, bathroom, a queen bed and futon sleeper. The studio is also equipped with a safe for your valuables, AC, Wi-Fi and cleaning service. An added bonus to this property is the access to the home's swimming pool if there are no renters in this property's main house (access to the swimming pool is not available to casita guests when the main house is rented). Casita guests have access to the beach through one of the sides of the main house. The studio is equipped with AC, Wi-Fi and cleaning service three days per week. Please note that the pool is only for guests staying in the main house. If there are no guests in the main house, casita guests will be permitted to use the pool. Please note that the housekeeping staff will do any laundry you may have as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer in the house. This service is included with your stay. Activities: This home is located within the Hacienda Iguana development, which is known for its world-class surf breaks. There are 4 surf breaks within walking distance- Playa Colorado, Panga Drops and Los Perros are in the neighborhood and Playa Amarillo is to the south of Playa Colorado (walkable at low tide). We also have a beautiful 9-hole golf course. The course is well designed, beautifully maintained and very affordable to guests. We would be pleased to arrange airport transfers or a variety of other tours, activities and excursions for you before or during your stay: - Private and group yoga classes - Surf lessons and guided surf trips - Boat and fishing charters - Massage and spa treatments - Hot springs - Horseback riding - Local community tours Food supplies: The best place to get groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, 100m south of the turn off for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. (While in Rivas, you should also top off your fuel because these are the closest gas stations to where you are staying). We HIGHLY recommend stocking up on all or as many of the groceries you will need for your entire stay OR if you don’t want to deal with planning, shopping, and preparing meals ask us about booking the meal plan, our full service catering option. Eating out: There are several great food options within the Hacienda Iguana development. The most visited and only beachfront option is Pili's Kitchen, located at the Beach Club in front of the Colorado Break. It offers a variety of fresh foods, juices, smoothies and full bar. In La Joya next to the Eco Casitas is The Salty Koala, serving up amazing Asian cuisine and craft cocktails. In the commercial zone of the development (where NSR is located) you will find the rest of the culinary options. Above our office is the legendary Casa Ananas, which offers authentic Italian cuisine, pizza and daily international special nights. Next to our office/surf shop you'll find Downtown Iguana, which offers seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at a fair price. Across the street you'll find Scoops and Spokes, which serves up some amazing homemade ice cream, good coffee, baked goods, paninis and fresh juices. A few doors down is the Iguana Brewery, offering sports bar fare and local craft beer. Other spots and restaurants in the general area (but outside the Hacienda Iguana development) that are worth checking out are: Gigante (El Pozo, Juntos and Giant’s Foot Surf Camp for Burger Night every Monday), Rancho Santana (The Club House, La Boquita tapas restaurant and La Taquería -ask us how to get to la Taquería walking from Iguana) Limón 1 (Avila’s taquería), Limón 2 (La Calabria brick oven pizza), Jiquelite-Playa Santana (Malibu Popoyo, Buena Onda, Costa Oeste, Aloha Bungalows) Popoyo (Mag Rock, Café con Leche), Las Salinas (Todo con Amor restaurant) Guasacate (Finca Wayuu, Dutchy's Deli, Viento Este) and many more! Shopping: We have a well merchandised store (NSR Surf Shop) located inside the Hacienda Iguana development, which offers souvenirs, surf accessories, clothing, beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wet suit vests and tops, rash guards and more! We also rent scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and SUPs out of this location as well. Other businesses in the Hacienda Iguana community include Pure Spa, 2 small convenience stores with a variety of grocery items, and an ATM is located on the property. Other activities in the development include yoga, horseback riding and in-home massage. The Riviera commercial plaza is located within a half mile of the Hacienda Iguana entrance. Businesses in this shopping center include BAC bank with ATM machine, a small grocery store (with the basics) and Bagels and Bakes, a cafe with daily home-baked goods and coffee. Getting Around: This property is located a 2-2.5 hours drive from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, and approximately 4 hours from the Liberia airport in Costa Rica. Most of the major vehicle rental agencies have locations at the Managua airport (we recommend you make a reservation in advance). If renting a vehicle, we feel its only necessary to have a 4wd if planning to travel to some of the beaches further south (in the San Juan del Sur area). If one prefers not to rent a vehicle, we can arrange airport transportation and daily sightseeing/surf trips. We have motorcycle and scooter rentals available and we can also arrange vehicle and boat transport to other surf breaks in the area. There is also the option of renting a vehicle from Alamo and National, which has an office next to Hacienda Iguana.

## The Space

Mi Casita Soñada is perfect for solo travelers or couples on a budget. This charming, detached studio is situated behind the beachfront house on the property and has its own private entrance. It is just steps away from the Panga Drops surf break and within walking distance of Playa Colorado and Los Perros surf breaks.

The studio includes:  
- A modest living and dining area  
- Efficiency kitchen  
- Bathroom  
- Queen bed and futon sleeper  
- Air conditioning  
- Wi-Fi  
- Safe for valuables  
- Cleaning service three days per week  

Guests can access the beach through one side of the main house. Access to the swimming pool is available only when the main house is not rented. Housekeeping staff handle laundry services using the washer and dryer in the main house, and this service is included with your stay.

**Property details:**  
- Type: Studio  
- Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 1/1  
- Maximum occupancy: 2  
- Distance to beach: Steps away  
- Nearby surf breaks: Panga Drops, Los Perros, Playa Colorado  

## Location and Activities

This studio is located within the Hacienda Iguana development, renowned for its world-class surf breaks. Four surf spots are within walking distance: Playa Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros, and Playa Amarillo (walkable at low tide). The area also features a beautiful 9-hole golf course that is well maintained and affordable for guests.

We can assist with arranging airport transfers and a variety of tours and activities, including:  
- Private and group yoga classes  
- Surf lessons and guided surf trips  
- Boat and fishing charters  
- Massage and spa treatments  
- Visits to hot springs  
- Horseback riding  
- Local community tours  

## Food and Dining

### Grocery Shopping  
The best place for groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the turnoff for Tola on the west side of the street. It is advisable to stock up on groceries for your entire stay here. Fuel stations are also available nearby in Rivas.

If you prefer not to cook, ask about our meal plan, a full-service catering option.

### Dining Options  
Within Hacienda Iguana, several dining venues are available:  
- Pili's Kitchen at the Beach Club (beachfront, near Colorado Break) offers fresh foods, juices, smoothies, and a full bar.  
- The Salty Koala in La Joya serves Asian cuisine and craft cocktails.  
- Casa Ananas, above our office, features authentic Italian dishes, pizza, and international specials.  
- Downtown Iguana offers seafood and traditional Nicaraguan meals at reasonable prices.  
- Scoops and Spokes serves homemade ice cream, coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices.  
- Iguana Brewery provides sports bar fare and local craft beer.  

Nearby restaurants outside the development worth visiting include:  
- Gigante area: El Pozo, Juntos, Giant’s Foot Surf Camp (Burger Night on Mondays)  
- Rancho Santana: The Club House, La Boquita tapas, La Taquería (walking directions available)  
- Limón 1: Avila’s Taquería  
- Limón 2: La Calabria brick oven pizza  
- Jiquelite-Playa Santana: Malibu Popoyo, Buena Onda, Costa Oeste, Aloha Bungalows  
- Popoyo: Mag Rock, Café con Leche  
- Las Salinas: Todo con Amor restaurant  
- Guasacate: Finca Wayuu, Dutchy's Deli, Viento Este  

## Shopping and Services

Inside Hacienda Iguana, the NSR Surf Shop offers:  
- Souvenirs  
- Surf accessories  
- Clothing  
- Beach towels  
- Flip flops  
- Sunscreen  
- Sunglasses  
- Swimsuits  
- Wetsuit vests and tops  
- Rash guards  

The shop also rents scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards.

Additional amenities in the community include:  
- Pure Spa  
- Two small convenience stores with grocery items  
- ATM on the property  

Other activities available are yoga, horseback riding, and in-home massage services.

The Riviera commercial plaza, located within half a mile of Hacienda Iguana’s entrance, includes:  
- BAC bank with ATM  
- Small grocery store with basic supplies  
- Bagels and Bakes café offering daily fresh baked goods and coffee  

## Getting Around

The property is approximately a 2 to 2.5-hour drive from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua and about 4 hours from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica. Major car rental agencies operate at the Managua airport, and advance reservations are recommended.

A four-wheel-drive vehicle is only necessary if you plan to visit beaches further south in the San Juan del Sur area. For those who prefer not to rent a car, we can arrange airport transfers, daily sightseeing, and surf trips.

Motorcycle and scooter rentals are available, and we can organize vehicle and boat transportation to other nearby surf breaks. Additionally, Alamo and National have rental offices near Hacienda Iguana.

It is a charming, detached quarters located behind the property's beachfront house...

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Location is fabulous - especially if you like to surf.  Everything is contained if you want the ease of a golf cart or moped/scooter.  Clean and safe, very pretty grounds and beaches.

The location is amazing. We had some mishaps, but José solved them very well. We would stay again.

La ubicación es increíble. Tuvimos algunos percances pero José los resolvió muy bien. Nos volveríamos a quedar.

We had a fantastic time! Thanks for your great communication and helpfulness before and throughout the trip. We loved the casita soñada and want to come back!

This was a little gem a few steps away from a beach that is every surfers dream! Wow we felt at home here, so much peace and comfort in this little area of Nicaragua. The lady was so helpful, kept our spot super clean and assisted us with our laundry. They were lovely hosts from start to finish. Would love to be back soon!!!

This is a great spot for 1-2 people to chill, surf, and check out Iguana for a few days. The accommodations are well-appointed with everything that I needed and perfectly clean. The A/C works great, and I was able to work remotely using the WiFi to videochat clients. Furthermore, the concierge Jose was helpful in terms of booking activities. The surfing is definitely outstanding, just steps away on a stunningly beautiful beach. The only drawback for me was that it was 15 minute walk from the closest shops and restaurants, which made it hard to get set up at first. Once I rented a bicycle with a surf rack, I could get around to eat, explore, and surf other breaks nearby more easily.

The place was super clean,  quiet, peaceful and spacious for 2 people.  The host was responsive and very friendly.

Loved my stay here. Jose, the concierge, was stellar in providing recommendations and offering transportation assistance. The location is perfect, literally right in front of Panga Drops. Colorados was about a 10 minute walk down the beach. Would recommend to anyone traveling alone who is looking for a private, peaceful place to surf & relax :)

Perfect space and right in front of Panga Drops! The hosts were very responsive, proactive and the space itself is perfect for 1-2 people. Definitely suggest and will be staying here again myself.

I have been the Hacienda many years but never stayed on any NSR locations.  This one was perfect for me for the last days i was staying in the Hacienda!  Walking distance to Panga Drops and easy to find! Cozy studio with all amenities and AC!  Love it

We absolutely loved our stay at Mi Casita Soñada! The location is ideal — tucked away in a quiet, serene stretch of Hacienda Iguana directly in front of Panga Drops, yet just a 10-minute walk down the beach to all the energy, food, and surf scene at Playa Colorado. It’s the perfect balance of tranquility and easy access to the action. The beach itself is stunning — wide, uncrowded, and perfect for long walks or sunset lounging. Speaking of sunsets, they were absolutely breathtaking every evening. The staff at NSR were warm, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay, and the owner in the main residence nearby was also incredibly friendly and welcoming. It felt like staying in a well-cared-for home rather than a rental property. If you're looking for a relaxed, beautiful place with great vibes and unbeatable beach access, this is it.

Awesome place that I was able to stay at for my first time visiting Nicaragua. Jose was great and super helpful during our whole visit especially with accommodating us with a golf cart. Highly recommend staying at this condo if you’re looking for a great place nearby to Panga Drops and a short hike over to Colorados! Can’t wait to come back to visit.

We had an amazing time at the casita. We were easily able to set everything up before our arrival. A ride from the ferry port, surfboard rentals, golf cart. The hosts and staff were always super friendly and helpful. Lots of security made everything feel safe. The beach took 30 seconds to get to and was never crowded. Even the other surfers were the friendliest surfers I’ve ever come across. Lots of encouragement and fun.

Internet nonexistent. Not being able to use a very hot pool.

Internet inexistente. Al no poder utilizar piscina mucho calor.

great spot right in front of pangas. NSR was easy to work with and very accommodating.

Pay spot right on Panga drops. Jose the NSR concierge was more than helpful with everything and even setup a dinner at rancho. pilis restaurant was awesome for dinner and lunch and would highly recommend

If you are looking for a very comfortable, private, clean and serene studio to enjoy Colorados, Panga’s and gorgeous stretch of beach between them, this is your place.  80 steps from the studio door to the beach at Panga’s drop.  And everyone at NSR was wonderful.   This is a real bargain, too, as the rate is much lower than what you would expect considering all that  you get to enjoy.

Comfortable guest house just steps away from the beach! The staff and concierge were great to deal with at NSR.

Had a great stay. Great space, easy access to beach and surf. Perfect cozy studio for a couple

Our hosts were so helpful and acomodating. very quick to respond if we needed anything. The place was perfect for us and right on the beach. even after we checked out they were happy to help us arrange our future plans.

I've stayed in Hacienda Iguana several times and it never disappoints.  This property is very comfortable and well located close to the beach.  Dealing with NSR is always super easy and they were attentive with everything during our stay.  Very happy.

need shap knifes and better pans to cook with... requested several times for a knife that cuts... took 3 days had to walk to office to request one. need a big pan to cook with and they said would bring but did not. follow through would be great.... other than that was amazing. thank you

Cozy casita footsteps from panga drops!  We enjoyed the easy access to surf, the comfort of the casita, and the private outdoor hang zone for drinking coffee, relaxing and playing cards. Amazing sunsets were a bonus!

Precio/Calidad 100% Volvería a quedarme en este lugar mil veces más!

Really cool if you want to surf Panga drops. But it’s a fickle wave that does not work that often. Colorado is a 5 mns bike ride though :)

This place is in a great location for surfers.  Right in front of Panga drops.  You can sit on the steps of the property and check the surf.  The studio is plenty big for two people.  I wouldn't want to fit a third person though.  The bed is really comfortable and the kitchen is plenty big enough to cook if you'd like.  There is also cleaners that come which is a bonus.  Most AirBnb's I've stayed in do not provide daily cleaning services.  The Studio is on the backside of the main house which makes it a little weird when someone is renting the house.  You almost feel like you are in their space even though you paid to be there too.  You do not have access to the pool unless no one is staying at the house, which is a bummer.  Between surfs it would be nice to hang out by the pool.

Cannot go wrong with this one. Incredible.