Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. The space Tuani Lodge is composed of a 3 story house with a full kitchen and 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are also 3 additional two story bungalows. Each bungalow has its own private bathroom, a queen sized bed and 3 twin size beds. The renters can choose to stay in a bungalow or in a private bedroom in the house. The private bedrooms in the house have one queen sized bed so they can really only accommodate up to two people. The kitchen, patio and outdoor areas are shared with any other renters. The estate lies on the hillside just above the Rio murcialago River bed. Our unique secluded location is close enough to the ocean to hear the crashing waves when they are big in the rainy season. the river is typically dry until the heavy rains arrive in June and October. The river leads directly to the consistent and reliable waves at Panga Drops. The forest hiking trail follows the path of the river to the beach and will be a great hike for seeing all the flora and fauna that exists in the zone.

## The Space

Tuani Lodge consists of a three-story house featuring a full kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Additionally, there are three separate two-story bungalows on the property. Each bungalow includes a private bathroom, one queen-sized bed, and three twin-sized beds.

Guests can choose to stay either in a bungalow or in a private bedroom within the main house. The private bedrooms in the house each contain one queen-sized bed, accommodating up to two people. The kitchen, patio, and outdoor areas are shared among all renters.

## Location

The estate is situated on a hillside just above the Rio Murcielago riverbed. This unique and secluded setting is close enough to the ocean to hear the waves crashing during the rainy season. The riverbed is usually dry except during the heavy rains in June and October.

## Nearby Attractions

The Rio Murcielago river flows directly to the consistent and reliable surf breaks at Panga Drops. A forest hiking trail runs alongside the river, leading to the beach. This trail offers an excellent opportunity to observe the local flora and fauna in the area.

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2BR bungalow in Rancho Santana

Tuani ecoLodge - shared homestay - Houses for Rent in Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua

I stayed at Tuani Ecolodge for 30 days, and it was honestly a very special experience. From the beginning, they made me feel welcome and at home, which is not easy when you’re staying that long. The place is beautiful, surrounded by nature, peaceful, and perfect if you want to disconnect and recharge. Everything is simple but well taken care of, and you can really feel the intention behind the project. What stood out the most to me was the people. They were always kind, helpful, and genuinely cared about making my stay comfortable. If you’re looking for a quiet, authentic, and nature-connected experience, I highly recommend it. I would definitely come back!!

We stayed two nights: my partner, another couple of friends and I. The cabins are very good; the rooms are comfortable and the bathrooms are nice. As a detail to improve, the bathroom door did not close properly, and being shared with another couple was a bit uncomfortable, although it was somewhat manageable. The access road was wet, so I don't recommend it for sedans, especially if they are low. For motorcycles it is a good option. Despite that, the place is beautiful: lots of vegetation, nice facilities and the experience of listening to the howler monkeys is really a spectacle. Yes, I would stay here again, it's definitely worth it for the natural environment.

Nos hospedamos dos noches: mi pareja, otra pareja de amigos y yo. Las cabañas están muy bien; los cuartos son cómodos y los baños lindos. Como detalle a mejorar, la puerta del baño no cerraba bien, y al estar compartiendo con otra pareja resultó un poco incómodo, aunque fue algo manejable. El camino de acceso estaba húmedo, por lo que no lo recomiendo para carros sedán, especialmente si son bajos. Para motos sí es una buena opción. A pesar de eso, el lugar es hermoso: mucha vegetación, instalaciones agradables y la experiencia de escuchar a los monos aulladores es realmente un espectáculo. Sí volvería a quedarme aquí, definitivamente vale la pena por el entorno natural.

The casitas are beautiful and very remote. You definitely need a 4x4 to access. Unfortunately the lodge is located outside Hacienda Iguana and therefore the amenities of the gated community are not accessible to guests of the lodge. My family (wife and 3yr daughter) took the foot path from the lodge to the beach which took about 20 mins. The path is not marked very well so it required some guess work to arrive at the beach. We walked down the beach towards Hacienda Iguana and were rudely greated by security who told us we were not welcomed to use the beach or surf one of the best waves in Nicaragua and that we had to leave immediately. Unfortunately we did not end up staying the night as the main reason to stay was surf and dinner. The owner was nice enough to give us a full refund due to this miscommunication, which was greatly appreciated. Unreal location with less than desirable neighbors.

Wonderful stay, with local host family. Kind and responsive. Beautiful and peaceful setting. Thank you all :)

The place is very beautiful with a nice garden and 20 minutes walk from the beach. To come there you need a strong truck because the last part of the road was very bad. We had some party sounds from the neighbors one night but for the rest it was peaceful. The first night the Howler monkeys were in the tree next to the house screaming before dawn so that was a short night... The caretaker Tilson is very helpful, friendly and smiley. He lives there too with his wife and daughter and you share every area (except your room of course) with them although they tried to give us space by sitting somewhere else. Maria Renee was nice and tried to help us from a distance when there was no water anymore. The problem was not on the property so she couldn't help it but the response time was a few times more than 24 hours. We decided to leave after 2 nights because of the lack of water, Maria Renee gave us a refund for the last night

Very good stay for the price, no AC but still comfortable with the fan on, about a 20 minute walk the beach, but great for surfers because you can still access playa colorados.

All as expected.   Nice place and good of the hook experience

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