Perfect cabin for family and friends in front of the great cocibolca lake, spacious quiet area and cute sunsets. AC available in the cabin. The space We are located in the center of the main tourist attractions of the Island of Ometepe. (Kayak Tour to Itsian River, Casacada San Ramon, Hike to Volcan Maderas Lagoon, Petroglyfos Tour, Horseback Riding, Bike Rental, etc.) Guest access We offer a restaurant and bar service on a lakefront ranch Other things to note We offer kayak tours with bilingual and very professional guides. They'll tell you all about the fauna and flower of the Istian River. We offer a discount on tours to our guests.

## The Space

This cabin is ideal for families and friends, situated directly in front of the beautiful Cocibolca Lake. It offers a spacious and peaceful environment with charming sunsets. The cabin is equipped with air conditioning for your comfort.

We are centrally located near the main tourist attractions on Ometepe Island, including:

- Kayak tours on the Istian River  
- San Ramon Waterfall  
- Hiking to Maderas Volcano Lagoon  
- Petroglyph tours  
- Horseback riding  
- Bike rentals  

## Guest Access

Guests have access to a lakefront ranch that features a restaurant and bar service.

## Additional Information

We provide kayak tours led by bilingual, highly professional guides who share insights about the local flora and fauna of the Istian River. Guests receive a discount on these tours.

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3BR cabin in Ometepe

Caballito's Mar - Private cabin on the lake - Hotels for Rent in Mérida, Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

Fernando was such a friendly, likable person. He was also attentive to our needs when we needed more towels, and having breakfast included was a lovely surprise. My two kids loved playing on the beach that was within walking distance from the AirBnb house and seeing the locals wash their clothing in the lake and meeting all of the stray dogs. This was definitely worth the money, especially since there was air-conditioning within the unit helping us to sleep better

everything was perfect... Location on the lake, great reception facilities, friendly staff, range of activities, very nice accommodation with air conditioning, excellent breakfast... in short, everything was great.

tout était Parfait... emplacement sur le bord du Lac, l'infrastructure d'accueil Super, l gentillesse du Personnel, les activités proposées, l'habitation très bien avec climatisation, petit déj Super... enfin tout en somme

The place was really great. Right on the water and with its own delicious restaurant at fair prices. Fernando is a super cool guy and host. I can recommend everyone to go there. The only thing I might advise against is having the laundry washed because it was not completely clean but otherwise everything was great!!!!

Die Unterkunft war wirklich super. Direkt am Wasser und mit eigenem leckeren Restaurant zu fairen Preisen. Fernando ist ein super cooler Typ und Gastgeber. Ich kann jedem empfehlen dorthin zu gehen. Das einzige wovon ich vielleicht von abraten würde, ist die Wäsche waschen zu lassen da sie nicht ganz sauber wurde aber sonst war alles top!!!!

Great spot! It’s a little tricky to find but you can always ask a local and they will help you. Ideally rent a motorcycle to get here as it’s a bit far from the dock but worth the drive. The on sight restaurant has great local food and good beer prices. The staff are all very friendly and some have great English. The cabin is right on the water and you can swim or relax on the beach right there. If you want a proper local experience and directly help local workers and business owners go here!

We stayed for 3 nights on Ometepe - Fernando organized the taxi from the ferry for us. The accommodation has a reasonable bathroom and we slept well on the beds. The AC is quiet, but thanks to the fly screens we slept with the window open at night. In the morning it is quite noisy early due to the roosters and dogs etc. Fernando & his team answered our questions and also helped with the organization. The food in general and also the included breakfast were delicious. At the beach and in the restaurant you can watch the sunset perfectly :)

Wir waren für 3 Nächte auf Ometepe - das Taxi von der Fähre aus hat Fernando uns organisiert. Die Unterkunft hat ein vernünftiges Bad und wir haben auf den Betten gut geschlafen. Die AC ist leise, wir haben Dank der Fligengitter aber nachts mit offenem Fenster geschlafen. Morgens ist es früh recht laut durch die Hähne und Hunde etc. Fernando & sein Team haben uns Fragen beantwortet und auch organisatorisch geholfen. Das Essen allgemein und auch das inkludierte Frühstück waren lecker. Am Strand und im Lokal kann man hervorragend den Sonnenuntergang anschauen :)

I had an amazing stay at Al Caballito, a truly special place in Mérida, Ometepe. From the moment we arrived we instantly felt at home. The place is cozy, surrounded by nature, and offers beautiful views that invite you to relax and unwind. The food was definitely one of the highlights—homemade flavors full of care and love. Plus, everything was very reasonably priced, which is perfect for longer stays. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to help with a genuine smile that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a peaceful spot with great food, beautiful views, and warm hospitality, this is the perfect place. I’ll definitely be back!

Upon arrival, I was shocked because I expected several bedrooms and it turned out to be only 1 (with translation I suspect went wrong), but a great space, nice beds and bathroom clean and in order. There was a problem with the water for a while, but that was neatly resolved. Breakfast included and if you choose the menu, nice! Location is beautiful on the lake, lovely swimming with a view of the volcano! Playa Mango is a few minutes drive away and Fenando arranged taxi for 5 dollars. The next day, scooter arranged, which was brought on the spot and picked up again. in short, all done, I would go again next time!

Bij aankomst even schrikken omdat ik meerdere slaapkamers had verwacht en het er slechts 1 bleek te zijn (met vertaling verkeerd gegaan vermoed ik), maar een prima ruimte, lekkere bedden en badkamer schoon en in orde. Er was even een probleem met het water, maar dat werd keurig opgelost. Ontbijt inclusief en mocht je van de kaart kiezen, lekker! Locatie is prachtig aan het meer, heerlijk gezwommen met uitzicht op de vulkaan! Playa Mango is op paar minuten rijden en Fenando regelde taxi voor 5 dollar. Dag erna scooter geregeld, die ter plekke werd gebracht en weer gehaald. kortom, alles voor elkaar, zou ik volgende keer weer naartoe gaan!

This little Cabin on the lake was a nice place to stay with an amazing view of the volcano. With a very tasty restaurant that is nice. It was a calm laid back place even though it was a bit remote. If you are looking to explore the island and do activities it may be best to stay somewhere else but if you are looking for a relaxing place with friendly people this is perfect.

Fantastic!  Great spot to stay. Nice a/c cabin on the lake.  Fernando was super accommodating and friendly.  The restaurant onsite was delicious. I would absolutely stay there again!!

This was a great place to stay. Close to San Ramon waterfall, a nice view of Conception volcano, nice sunset and a 45min kayak each way to Istan River. Free breakfast was tasty, dinner was good and beers were cold. They also had the option to refill your water from the garrafón to limit waste. The AC worked perfectly and the mosquito net did the trick as well. WiFi was a little spotty in the room but was fine outside in the hammock or restaurant areas. This was better than expected on Ometepe. Would definitely stay again!

was very nice. Right on the lake. Quiet. Friendly staff. We would come back in a heartbeat.

war sehr schön. Direkt am See. Ruhig. Freundliches Personal. Wir würden sofort wieder kommen.

Convenient location next to the beach and restaurant. With good internet and AC.

cute place at a great price, although the bathroom and the shower could definitely happen a lot cleaner and needs a paint job that's for sure. very warm and welcoming people, I had a great time staying there especially for the price. the food was pretty good as well, which is common in Nicaragua. good friendly people and overall I enjoyed this day there. Internet isn't that stable there but I think the Internet isn't great there but I think the Internet isn't very stable on the entire island.

Las vistas son hermosas a la orilla del lago

Our first experience in Ometepe was great thanks to this space. Super calm, incredible scenery, wonderful staff and delicious food. Definitely when we get back this will be our first choice. Uber, Erick, Cocia ladies and the rest of the staff make the stay super comfortable and safe. I recommend it if you want peace of mind and excellent food. Access can be half tricky if you have a sedan, but from there, I think it's a nice option to enjoy the tranquility of the island. Thank you very much all for taking care of us and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Nuestra primera experiencia en Ometepe fue genial gracias a este espacio. Super calmo, paisaje increible, personal de maravilla y comida riquisima. Definitivamente, cuando regresemos, este sera nuestra primera opcion. Uber, Erick, las señoras de cocia y el resto del personal, hacen la estadia super comoda y segura. Lo recomiendo si queres tranquilidad y comida excelente. El acceso puede ser medio complicado si tenes un sedan, pero de ahi, creo que es una opcion linda para disfrutar la tranquilidad de la Isla. Muchas gracias a todos por atendernos y espero verlos pronto.

Enjoyed talking to Fernando.  Location was beautiful.

Fernando seems like a lovely person and he was helpful to direct us, the location is beautiful too but the room was pretty grubby, full of ants (they live in a hole of an electrical socket) and the shower was absolutely vile. I started to shower and noticed a smell, assumed it was from the drains, it got a lot worse very quickly and I then realised it was on my skin and it was the shower itself. The smell was like something had died in the shower head, this made me vomit while my boyfriend removed the shower head and cleaned the black goo out, just to stop the smell from lingering. Some regular maintenance is definitely needed, looks like the pictures used to advertise are a bit old...

I exceed my expectations, it's a bit hard to reach but it's 100% worth it, the place is amazing, a breathtaking sunset view, the food is delicious! Very quiet, I would definitely come back

Supero mis expectativas, es un poco dificil de llegar pero vale 100% la pena, el lugar es increíble, una vista del atardecer impresionante, la comida riquisima! Muy tranquilo, sin duda volveria

wonderful location. very friendly and helpful

situación maravillosa. muy amables y atentos

Great place. Will definitely be returning.

Excellente lugar. Sin duda volveré.

A really nice location and delicious food, and the room is very simple but clean and with A/C. The sunsets are expected

Muy buena ubicación y comida deliciosa, e la habitación es muy simple pero aseada y con A/C. Los atardeceres expectaculares

Great place to chill, very little distractions.

Nice cabin right on the water. AC is legit. Restaurant also really good. Only drawback is wifi barely reaches the cabin if at all. Strong wifi in outdoor restaurant though that you can basically set up shop at if you like. Very accommodating hosts. Highly recommend

Fernando’s hotel is basic, but clean, comfy beds, in a beautiful area ad the staff is superb. Erics is super helpful and speaks fluent English, which is great. Food is good. Highly recommend taking a kayak for a half-day. The only downside is slow Internet, but I don't think the hotel can do anything about it being so remote. A great place to stay overall.

Fue un placer tenerlos por acá unas personas mu amables fue un placer atenderles y colaborarles  en lo que se pudiera.

Great location, right on the lake and close to San Ramon waterfall and Ojo de Aqua. Was awesome to have some local children around as my son had a great time playing with them

The unit is what is posted. Driving in on the road was super rough but it appears to be an issue in the country generally. Also the unit was not super clean. Again an issue in the country generally. Things I loved were the staff, the hammock, the kayaks and the food that was there daily.

Fernando’s place is the perfect retreat away from the crowds and crazy city, we had a blast and definitely planning to visit again. Food was amazing and having warm Nicaraguan breakfast on the table ready for us in the morning was the best park besides unlimited kayak use at any time during our stay.

gracias Ivy, para nosotros también fue un placer,,que todo vaya muy bién y saludos a tu madre y hermano. Hasta la próxima P.d: Estaré más pendiente con las toallas

Great hospitality, good food, and a fair price. Good location for those looking to climb the volcano, excellent local tips and kayaks available for a pleasant stroll in the lagoon! Beyond the wonderful sunset!

Excelente hospitalidade, comida boa e com um preço justo. Boa localização para quem quer escalar o vulcão, excelente dicas locais e caiaques disponíveis para um passeio agradável na lagoa! Além do por do Sol maravilhoso!

Gracias, muy amables su parte. Saludos, que sigan difrutando su viaje.

Where do we start?! Breathtaking location right on the lake..prepare for sunset photos! Large portions of delicious food for a reasonable price. Outstanding service and thoughtful staff. We would reccomend to anybody! Don't let its distance from town deter you...well worth the scenic drive out.

We are thanfull with your choice!!! Thank and was nice that you be Whit us!!

Good  people. Good host. Good quality / price

We can only recommend that place. The employees are very nice, the rooms clean and the restaurant is great! As well you can use kayaks and book tours all around the Island. Best regards and thanks for everything!

Nice private cabana with air-conditioning and private bathroom. Little deck for a hammock can table to watch beautiful sunsets on the lake. Breakfast was included in our reservation and would could chose off a nice menu. The restaurant/bar was right next door and made getting dinner really easy. Food was good, service was great! They also let us take kayaks out for free and we were able to paddle for a few hours on the lake. Additional yours and guide service can be arranged through the family. I would stay here again for sure!

Excellent place, very happy with our experience. The attention by the staff is warm and hospitable. Very good food service and a spectacular view of the skyline.

Excelente lugar, muy contentos con nuestra experiencia. La atención del personal es cálida y hospitalaria. Muy buen servicio de comida y una vista espectacular al horizonte.

Highly recommend this place! It's a bit far but worth the drive. Private beach, free kayak, Wi-Fi, excellent service!

We enjoyed our stay. Basic, but the room and bed were comfortable, everyone was very friendly, and the food was excellent. Enjoyed the lake nearby and our kayak tour.

Gracias Verena por tu comentario, ustedes son también muy amables

The cabana was great - comfortable bed, nice and cool with the A/C, and right on the water. Kayaking was a blast and there are no words to describe how delicious the food was!! It was such a pleasure to stay at Caballito del Mar!

Loved Fernandos place! The kayak tour, the location, local vibe, fresh mangos, amazing food, even private taxi. All made our stay on Ometepe wonderful.

Awesome location, couldn’t really beat watching the sunset with the view of mount Concepcion in the background. The convenience of having food and drinks available right next to our cabana was very handy and the the free breakfast was delicious. My only complaints were the lack of running water, the loss of power, and the bugs. The listing included these things and they were not provided or working when we got there. Other than that our stay was worthwhile!

It is a great place for relaxing and have a good moments with relatives or friends The place is far from the main attractions in island, once you there you can enjoy all amenities and great services provided by Fernando and collaborators, the breakfast is delicious. Consider rent a car or Moto to go there, it is not easy by bus The room is exceptional in from of the lake, everything was clean

Children's food and service. Very good! Very accessible prices. We are sorry the place was very far from the center and that access was very complicated, as we did not arrive with our own vehicle and the taxi was very expensive, not everyone is willing to get in the wrong way. The sunset was spectacular, one of the best!

Comida y atención de los chicos Muy buena! Precios muy accesibles. Lamentamos el sitio estuviera muy lejos del centro y que el acceso fuera muy complicado, pues no llegamos con vehículo propio y el taxi era muy costoso, no todos están dispuestos a meterse por el mal camino. El atardecer fue espectacular, de los mejores!

El Caballito del Mar was definitely off the beaten path, as in the road off from Santa Cruz is not paved. That being said, it was an adventure to get there by scooter and it was well worth it. (Reserve a car ferry reservation several days in advance if going on a Saturday). The location has gorgeous views of the sunset by the lake with Volcan Concepcion to the right. The lake is clean and so refreshing to swim in (or clean your clothes like the local do). The cabin was pretty clean, looks like the shower was renovated recently. Not strong water pressure and the water is warmer during some times of the day than others but never freezing. We opted not to use the AC and it was pretty hot (in March) without uncovering the mosquito net from the bed so the fan could circulate air. The restaurant there is really good and incredibly affordable. Everything we had was delicious, we never ate elsewhere. The staff is also extremely friendly from Fernando to the people working the kitchen and bar to the tour guides. Some only speak Spanish but there is usually someone there who speaks at least a little English. Very accommodating, for example someone came early to make us breakfast and packed lunches when we did an early morning hike. We also checked out the night before leaving because we left very early. We loved our stay and wished we could have been there longer.

Clean cabana, nice furnishings, right by the water. Would stay again!

Came without any espectations. booked for 3 nights. they became 5. amazing place direct at the lake with stunning sunsets. the kitchen is simple, but amazing. everything is done fresh. me meat and fish is local, and the pastas are fresh made in the minute. also i had a lot of fun with the locals. nice peops here, and for sure i will come back on my next nica trip...

Fernando's hostal, El Caballito del Mar, is definitely off the beaten path- it is a bit rocky to get there and fairly far off. The cabañas are pretty standard for the island, the bed was comfortable and we saw no bed bugs (can't say the same of other hostals based on other travelers legs). The water pressure is very low with no hot water, but that's pretty standard for the area. We opted for AC, which was definitely cold! Where this place stands out is the staff: we had a hike that was to start before the kitchen opened, but we talked to the ladies and not only did they ensure we had breakfast ready the next morning but they had lunch for our hike ready in a container. The meals available are simple but good- we enjoyed the traditional Nicaraguan breakfasts. They were also very accommodating of my boyfriend's diabetes and had him walk with them into the kitchen to show where they put his ice pack and insulin and ensure they were in the right place. Just FYI: everyone speaks Spanish here so this may not be the best place if you can't manage some basic phrases.

3BR Cabin