San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Peaceful, sweeping views of the Pacific and Costa Rica. No one around to disturb you except the wind, the jungle sounds, splashes from the pool - or the monkees howling in the distance. Surrounded by blossoming tropical Bali style plants as if you are cocooned in a forest - which you are. This is what Casa Roja offers: rest, comfort, quiet for the soul and minutes away, all the vacation fun San Juan offers to stir all your emotions. Because the bedrooms are 100% separated from the main house, you will sleep in peace and quiet while others can party all night long. This 'pod' system lets everyone do their own thing without bothering anyone. While you and friends can enjoy parties or conversation on the patio, anyone in the other bedrooms can have their own privacy. Hot days, jump in the teardrop shaped pool big enough for 30 - and we've done it - but at 4' average depth it's safe for the kiddies as well. Early riser? Fix some Nicaraguan coffee, read on the patio and take a walk or jog in complete silence up the dirt road. Go 1 mile or 10, bring water and sunblock so we don't have to send out the search team! The owner of this property travels frequently and loves collecting artifacts 100-300 years old. So, you will pick up on this 'style' throughout the house and rooms and even outdoors. You'll be in a home that is not sterile or 'made to rent'. And, part of your adventure here is to experience the beautiful country, wonderful people, great climate, wildlife, enchanting fun city - and a unique and restful experience that you call home. That is what you will find here. You will understand the magic of this place after only a few days. If you are seeking peace and serenity, you have found it. The master suite has a queen bed with night tables, chest of drawers and small desk for writing. Large bathroom has huge quarried tile tub, open shower - hot water even! - 2 granite sinks and full width mirror. Overhead fans and lights as well as bedside lamp provide a comfortable ambience. Entire bathroom is tiled with 4'x4' crafted rough tile. The two bedroom suite is a detached casita with bedrooms on each side of a centrally accessed bathroom. One queen bed and one double in the other room. Both rooms have drawers for clothes and either a desk or table. Again overhead lights and fans make life comfortable. Outside one bedroom french doors open to a private patio with a hammock for sleeping or reading or both. The bathroom has a three sided glass shower with textured tile walls. A marble sink, toilet and tiled surfaces throughout complete the room. The main house has a full kitchen with granite and marble countertops throughout. Wooden cabinets with glass windows reveal all the dishes and rum glasses you'll need. Fridge holds 130 beers and enough ice for 92 rum and cokes! Modern gas stove and broiler. The dining room/office is large with a great table to work or email and the living room is open with sofa and 2 comfy chairs, large hand carved floor tiles with wood accent and majestic 25 foot ceiling. The ceiling is all palm fronds, beautiful, airy, gorgeous wooden beams and with a large sliding glass door to the patio, say no more. The patio is where 75% of your waking life will be!! Views, sunsets, drinks, monkey howls, drinks, music, dancing, drinks, BBQ's on gas or charcoal grill and then, yes, relax and have a drink. Got the picture? The half bath just off the kitchen is an experience. All walls are covered, embedded with river stone - floor, walls, everywhere! You can almost hear the river flowing - until you realize the toilet is running! And, this bathroom also comes with a sink! Imagine that! Last thing...one night around 10 PM, after a warm day, turn out all the lights in the house, go out to the brick patio and lie down, feel the warmth of the sun on the bricks and gaze at the star-strewn sky above. There you will see the Milky Way Galaxy the way you have never seen it before. It is THERE. If you have always been a little unsure of exactly what or where or if it was, you will have no doubts. It is an incredible sight. Then, after looking up for a while you will suddenly realize it is 4 AM and you are still out there...just you and the croaking frogs. Read less

Peaceful, sweeping views of the Pacific and Costa Rica. No one around to disturb you except the wind, the jungle sounds, splashes from the pool - or the monkees howling in the distance. Surrounded by blossoming tropical Bali style plants as if you are cocooned in a forest - which you are. This is what Casa Roja offers: rest, comfort, quiet for the soul and minutes away, all the vacation fun San Juan offers to stir all your emotions. Because the bedrooms are 100% separated from the main house, you will sleep in peace and quiet while others can party all night long. This 'pod' system lets everyone do their own thing without bothering anyone. While you and friends can enjoy parties or conversation on the patio, anyone in the other bedrooms can have their own privacy. Hot days, jump in the teardrop shaped pool big enough for 30 - and we've done it - but at 4' average depth it's safe for the kiddies as well. Early riser? Fix some Nicaraguan coffee, read on the patio and take a walk or jog in complete silence up the dirt road. Go 1 mile or 10, bring water and sunblock so … Read more