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Sjarmerende villa med havutsikt i sjungelen i jungelen i SJDS

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Utendørsbasseng
Strandhåndklær
Terrasse/patio
2 soverom, safe på rommet, skrivebord og strykejern/-brett
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9,6 av 10 –
Suverent

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2 soverom3 badPlass til 5 personer167 m²

Populære fasiliteter

  • Havutsikt
  • Basseng
  • Kjøkken
  • Vaskemaskin
  • Tørketrommel
  • Kjæledyrvennlig

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Om dette overnattingsstedet

Sjarmerende villa med havutsikt i sjungelen i jungelen i SJDS

  • Leter du etter noe litt annerledes? Noe litt eksotisk, litt eventyrlysten, men likevel med at viss luksus? Velkommen til Casa Selva, The Jungle House.

    Satt i den progressive, boutique fellesskap av Balcones de Majagual, er Casa Selva friluft design og leve på sitt fineste. Ligger 12 km fra den vakre byen San Juan del Sur, er Casa Selva designet tone en av de mest luksuriøse, gradvis miljøvennlige overnattingssteder i San Juan del Sur. Denne private villaen er plassert på et høydedrag med utsikt over Stillehavet, noe som åpner for både fantastisk utsikt mot vannet og jungel. Nyt daglig besøk fra de samfunnene lokale tropp av vennlige små aper, og i vintermånedene se knølhval brudd fra forsiden dekk som de ankommer i det varme vannet i den nicaraguanske Pacific til sykepleier ungene sine .. Blir plassert i en av Sentral-Amerikas største private dyreliv korridorer, observasjoner av dovendyr, parakitter, iguaner, margays og kolibrier er vanlige hendelser for gjester på Casa Selva.

    Casa Selva er mer enn en utleieenhet, det er faktisk oss, eierne, en del tid hjemme. Som et resultat, sørger vi for det er alltid godt lager og vedlikeholdt, og mangler det kaldt, utleie plass følelse. Fremfor alt er Casa Selva vårt hjem, og vi er glade for å dele det med deg i vårt fravær.

    Casa Selva består av 2 soverom, 2 1/4 bad hjemme forsterke høye tak, kule betonggulv, og en state of the art-skjermen system som gjør det mulig for frisk luft å strømme gjennom hjemme hele tiden. Både store soverom inneholder vakker stein, eget bad, store oppbevaringsrom, og utsikt over enten havet eller jungelen. I tråd med vår miljøbevissthet er rykende varmt vann i begge bad oppvarmet av solen med vår solenergi varmtvann. Begge soverommene er velutstyrte med fint sengetøy, puter og komfortable senger.

    Oppmerksomhet på detaljer som store japansk stil skyvedører, unike treverk (alle hentet fra orkan felte trær og bærekraftig tømmer) stein aksenter, profesjonell fotografering og innredning gi hjemmet en rolig og fredelig stemning, perfekt for avslapping, bryllupsreiser, eller et sted å hvile etter en lang dag med surfing. Casa Selva gir deg de nødvendige moderne bekvemmeligheter, slik Wi-Fi er tilgjengelig i hjemmet og på eiendommen, flatskjerm-tv, dvd, videobibliotek, mediasenter og komfortable møbler. Grensene mellom inne og ute blande når skyvevegger i stue åpent til en stor terrasse med hav og jungel utsikt.

    En komfortabel arbeidsplass med skrivebord er tilgjengelig for din bruk, noe som gjør arbeider fra hjemmet lett og stress gratis. Vår helt nytt batteri-backup system gir lydløs strøm til huset selv under Nicaraguas hyppige, korte strømbrudd, slik at du kan arbeide uforstyrret i disse tider. Vaskemaskin og tørketrommel er tilgjengelig for gjester som bor lenger enn en uke mot et pristillegg

    Som viet foodies, det sørger vi for at kjøkkenet er fylt med alt man trenger for å lage et gourmetmåltid. Rekkevidde, gryter, panner, hånd mikseren, magic bullet, gass krydder, store boller, og retter og bestikk for åtte personer. En kaffetrakter, fransk presse, komfyr espressomaskin og kaffekvern tillate deg å nyte din kopp verdensklasse nicaraguanske kaffe akkurat slik du ønsker. En tradisjonell nordamerikanske stil propan BBQ er tilgjengelig for bruk, samt alt nødvendig grillutstyr.

    Ligger like utenfor hjemmet er den delte utrolig 15 meters evighetsbasseng kan skilte med utsikt over jungelen og havet. Det perfekte stedet for å se på solnedgangen over Stillehavet i det kjølige, komfortable bassenget farvann. Stoler er tilgjengelig for din bruk, og dette er et utmerket sted å bare slappe av, lese en bok, og bare være.

    Casa Selva ligger enten en kort 15 minutters spasertur eller kort 5 minutters kjøretur nedover den private veien til noen av de fineste strendene i det sørlige Nicaragua, Playa Maderas, Playa Majagual og Playones. Det er surfe styret rentals, og et lite utvalg av kafeer for å gjøre din dag på stranden både behagelig og hyggelig.

    En engelsk og spansk talende "meet and greet" er inkludert i kostnadene for leie. Verten vår kan hjelpe deg med å ordne en rekke aktiviteter i området, inkludert zip lange, ridning, båtturer, surfe leksjoner, profesjonelle stedet massasjer, og spanskundervisning. Dette hjemmet har også fordelene av sikre privat parkering og 24 timers sikkerhet i en låst, inngjerdet. Rengjøring annenhver dag og pool service er inkludert slik at du mer tid til å slappe av!

    Ikke nøl med å spørre oss om tips om byen og området rundt. Vi er glade for å gi deg vår liste over favoritter, det være seg aktiviteter eller restauranter.

    En firehjulstrekk kjøretøy høy klaring kjøretøy er nødvendig for å få tilgang ikke bare Casa Selva, men de fleste av strendene nord og sør for San Juan del Sur. Vi ligger 12 km fra byen på landet grusveier, og ser ut som om huset er plassert på en høyde fra hovedveien en 4 x 4 kjøretøy vil gjøre oppholdet ikke bare enklere, men mer moro som du nyte disse vakre landeveier. La oss hjelpe deg å arrangere et kjøretøy i byen med en av våre kontakter på en rabattert pris!

    Nøkkelord: Custom villa, Casa Selva, The Jungle House Nicaragua, The Jungle House, Den sanne Jungle House, jungel villa, sjøutsikt, The Jungle House San Juan del Sur, Playa Maderas, Playa Majagual, Nicaragua Luxury Vacation, Jungle visning, Ocean visning,

Overnattingsstedets fasiliteter

Strand

  • Strandhåndklær

Basseng/spa

  • Massasje
  • Offentlig basseng
  • Utendørsbasseng

Internett

  • Tilgjengelig i villaen: wi-fi

Parkering og transport

  • Bil er påkrevd
  • Parkering på stedet

Kjøkken

  • Brødrister
  • Hurtigmikser
  • Kaffekvern
  • Kaffetrakter/tekoker
  • Kjøkkenutstyr
  • Kjøleskap
  • Komfyrtopp
  • Krydder
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Vannkoker

Bespisning

  • Spisebord

Soverom

  • 2 soverom
  • Sengetøy

Bad

  • 2,5 private bad
  • Dusj
  • Håndklær (inkludert)
  • Hårføner
  • Sjampo
  • Såpe
  • Toalettpapir

Oppholdsområder

  • Spisebord
  • Stue

Underholdning

  • Bøker
  • DVD-spiller
  • Smart-TV
  • Spill
  • Stereoanlegg
  • Videobibliotek
  • Videospill

Utendørsområder

  • Grill
  • Terrasse
  • Utemøbler

Klesvask

  • Vaskemaskin
  • Vaskeritjenester

Arbeidsområder

  • Skrivebord
  • Skrivebordsstol

Kjæledyr

  • Kjæledyrvennlig
  • Det er kun tillatt med katter og hunder
  • Opptil 25 kg per kjæledyr

Tilgjengelighetstilpasning

  • Røykfritt overnattingssted
  • Informasjon fra verten: Smoking forbidden inside home

Tjenester og bekvemmeligheter

  • Begrenset rengjøring
  • Concierge-tjenester
  • Safe
  • Strykejern/-brett

Beliggenhet

  • I landlige omgivelser
  • Nær et helse-/skjønnhetsspa
  • Nær et sykehus
  • Nær sjøen

Opplevelser

  • Fiske i nærheten
  • Fugletitting i nærheten
  • Hesteridning i nærheten
  • Hvalsafari i nærheten
  • Kajakkpadling i nærheten
  • Naturvandringer i nærheten
  • Seiling i nærheten
  • Surfing/bodyboarding i nærheten
  • Svømming i nærheten
  • Terrengsykling i nærheten
  • Tur-/sykkelstier i nærheten
  • Turer med motorbåt i nærheten
  • Økoturer i nærheten

Sikkerhetstiltak

  • Ingen karbonmonoksidalarm eller gassdrevne apparater (verten har oppgitt at det ikke finnes noen karbonmonoksidalarm eller gassdrevne apparater på overnattingsstedet)
  • Ingen røykvarsler (verten har oppgitt at det ikke finnes noen røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet)
  • Førstehjelpsskrin
  • Brannslukningsapparat

Generelt

  • Boenhetens størrelse: 167 kvadratmeter

Lignende overnattingssteder

Regler

Innsjekking

Innsjekking fra kl. 14.00
Minstealder for innsjekking er 22 år

Utsjekking

Utsjekking før kl. 10.00

Spesielle innsjekkingsinstruksjoner

Du får en e-post fra verten med instruksjoner for innsjekking og utsjekking
Informasjon fra overnattingsstedet kan bli oversatt ved hjelp av automatiserte oversettelsesverktøy

Husregler

A 4WD vehicle is required to stay at and access Casa Selva all year round. An ATV or Quad will also be able to access the home. No exceptions

Kjæledyr

Kjæledyr er tillatt
Hunder og katter er de eneste kjæledyrene som er velkomne
Maksimalt 1 (opptil 25 kg per kjæledyr)

Barn og ekstrasenger

Barn er velkomne
Informasjon fra verten: Ideal family home- perfect for kids

Arrangementer

Ingen arrangementer tillatt

Røyking

Røyking er ikke tillatt
Smoking forbidden inside home

Viktig informasjon

Viktig å vite

Dette overnattingsstedet forvaltes av en privat vert (som ikke har som jobb å tilby overnattingstjenester). EUs forbrukerlovgivning, inkludert retten til å trekke seg fra kjøpet, gjelder derfor ikke for bestillingen din. Det er den private vertens avbestillingsregler som gjelder.
Det kan pålegges avgifter for ekstra personer, og denne avgiften kan variere avhengig av overnattingsstedets egne regler
Legitimasjon med bilde utstedt av offentlig myndighet samt kredittkort, debetkort eller depositum i kontanter kan være påkrevd ved innsjekking, i tilfelle det skulle oppstå uforutsette utgifter
Spesielle forespørsler avhenger av tilgjengelighet ved innsjekking og kan koste ekstra. Spesielle forespørsler kan ikke garanteres oppfylt
Det er ikke tillatt å arrangere fester eller andre arrangementer på stedet
Verten har oppgitt at det ikke finnes noen karbonmonoksidalarm eller gassdrevne apparater på overnattingsstedet
Verten har oppgitt at det ikke finnes noen røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet
Overnattingsstedet har sikkerhetstiltak som brannslukningsapparat og førstehjelpsskrin
Dette overnattingsstedet har utendørsområder, som balkonger, verandaer og terrasser, som kanskje ikke passer for barn. Hvis du har bekymringer, anbefaler vi at du kontakter overnattingsstedet før ankomst for å bekrefte at de har et tilgjengelig rom som passer for deg
Dette overnattingsstedet administreres gjennom vår samarbeidspartner Vrbo. Du får en e-post fra Vrbo med en link til en Vrbo-konto der du kan endre eller avbestille bestillingen din.

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Om området

Denne villaen ligger i landlige omgivelser og ved sjøen i San Juan del Sur. Et par lokale landemerker er Kristus av barmhjertighet-statuen og Petroglyph, mens San Juan del Sur strand og Ostional Private WildLife Reserve kan friste med vakre naturomgivelser. Området byr på vannaktiviteter som kajakkpadling og båtsport, men du kan også oppleve den flotte naturen gjennom terrengsykling og ridning. Se vår reiseguide til San Juan del Sur
Se flere villaer i San Juan del Sur
Kart
San Juan del Sur, Rivas

Transport

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino internasjonale flyplass) - 163 min kjøring

Restauranter

  • Rancho La Cubana
    22 min kjøring
  • El Timon
    20 min kjøring
  • Henry's Iguana
    20 min kjøring
  • Loco Tacos Bar & Grill
    12 min kjøring
  • Taco Spot
    20 min kjøring

Ofte stilte spørsmål

Har Sjarmerende villa med havutsikt i sjungelen i jungelen i SJDS basseng?

Ja, dette overnattingsstedet har et utendørsbasseng.

Er det tillatt med kjæledyr på Sjarmerende villa med havutsikt i sjungelen i jungelen i SJDS?

Ja, dette overnattingsstedet tillater hunder og katter (maksimalt 1) med en vekt på opptil 25 kg per dyr.

Hvor mye koster det å parkere på Sjarmerende villa med havutsikt i sjungelen i jungelen i SJDS?

Overnattingsstedet har parkeringsplass.

Når kan man sjekke inn på Sjarmerende villa med havutsikt i sjungelen i jungelen i SJDS?

Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 14.00.

Når må man sjekke ut på Sjarmerende villa med havutsikt i sjungelen i jungelen i SJDS?

Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Sjarmerende villa med havutsikt i sjungelen i jungelen i SJDS?

Denne villaen ligger ved sjøen og 10 kilometer unna Playa Marsella, Maderas-stranden og Nacascolo strand. Dessuten ligger San Juan del Sur strand og Kristus av barmhjertighet-statuen kun 10 kilometer unna.

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Rangering på 4 − Dårlig. 1 av totalt 28 anmeldelser.
Rangering på 2 − Forferdelig. 0 av totalt 28 anmeldelser.

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10/10 – Utmerket

Mariana R.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Paradise jungle

My husband and I had an amazing stay here! Cozy, clean, and had all the amenities we could ask for.My husband loves to cook, and the property had everything we needed for our nice dinners with the sound and view of nature.I enjoyed my coffees in the morning listening to all different types of bird songs, and even the howler monkeys was an exotic nice experience.I highly recommend this place.
Bodde her 7 netter i desember 2024
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10/10 – Utmerket

Rita L.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet
The house was amazing, clean and wonderful. My family had an amazing experience. While we were in pool, the monkeys were sleeping above us in the trees. It was so much fun and we appreciate the experience.
Bodde her 2 netter i april 2026
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10/10 – Utmerket

Graham H.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Silent, solitudal bliss

If you want to commune with nature and don't need close proximity to shopping, restaurants, action etc, this is a perfect place. The kitchen is very well stocked with appliances and gadgets making this a great spot for preparing gourmet meals. We particularly liked the fact that there's both a front porch and a back porch giving us the option to sit in the sun or not at our whim.
Bodde her 3 netter i juli 2022
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10/10 – Utmerket

Graham H.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Great spot to unplug

The area is peaceful and relaxing. Butterflies were everywhere. The kitchen is SUPER well equipped (although the listing says that there is a microwave, while in fact there is not one.) The property has both a north and south facing view, which are both amazing. We will return.
Bodde her 3 netter i juli 2020
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8/10 – Bra

Valia T.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Utterly Gorgeous cabana perfect for a group stay

Our stay at this property was wonderful. We loved the views and the beach here, although you had to drive to access, was amazing! We did see howler monkeys on property by the pool one morning, which was magical! That said, I would point out a few things to future travellers which the listing does not make clear. Although you have your own house, these cabins are side by side in a development row with other cabins. If you are looking for complete privacy, this would not be for you. Also, the cabana living room and deck sits off the main property access road so it is also not secluded. Lastly, the pool is not next to the cabana but down the access road by a 1 minute walk. None of the above points negatively impacted our stay, but I would like to mention them as I think pointing them out would help better set expectations for future visitors. Thank you for hosting us! Les Balcones is a unique and gorgeous location.
Bodde her 7 netter i desember 2019
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10/10 – Utmerket

Jose A.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Great stay.

It was a real cool fun place to stay. Definitely need a 4x4.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Sarah j.

Beautiful breezy Jungle views! Amazing sunsets

We loved our Stay here. Beautifully designed and lovely warm solar heated showers. Nice touch to have shampoo and conditioner in each bathroom. Book here if you can. We also had surf lessons from Elsie, who checked us in. She taught our children 5-7 then my husband and I. It was so much fun. Thanks for a lovely stay
Bodde her 7 netter i desember 2017
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10/10 – Utmerket

Lisa A.

Paradise in the jungle!

In the words of Axle Rose, "Welcome to the jungle!" Except the only screaming we heard was from the howler monkeys that came right up to the back balcony of the house and "hung out" with us over dinner (this seriously happened on night three)! Our two young girls (ages 5 and 7) were overjoyed when the monkeys just watched us as they munched on leaves and crashed around on the branches! This place may be in the jungle, but it's an idyllic getaway for young families, or couples. We were a short walk to the common pool (100 yards away) where our kids loved to swim while overlooking the jungle canopy down the hillside! Don't believe the exaggerated reviews of the bugs in the pool. We were staying there a couple weeks later than one reviewer and had a blast in the pool. The ground-keeping guy was excellent and cleaned the pool every day (despite bugs in the jungle, it was super-clean)! The pool is long enough for some laps, while the kids were able to work on their swimming skills (the deepest part is only four feet)! In general, we were so impressed with how clean and well-maintained the grounds were. The house itself is gorgeous! The design is incredibly well adapted to the environment in which it's situated. Coming to Nicaragua from a cooler North American climate, we were expecting to be hot at night in a place that doesn't have air conditioning (the house is made up of an open screen system). However, much to our surprise, the cool evening breezes combined with some well placed fans kept us very comfortable each evening! The fully-functional kitchen was excellent, and we were able to make use of the bbq to grill fresh seafood we bought from the SJDS fish market! Each evening we ate while watching the beautiful Nicaraguan sun set on the ocean horizon below the jungle-covered mountains! The beach was a short drive away, but go at low tide. The Balcones property manager, Gabby, was so helpful when we arrived and frequently checked in on us! She warned us that sometimes we might see scorpions or tarantulas in the house, but we quickly realized that the reason for this is they are often looking for an open door. We just made sure the sliding doors were closed and we never had anything to worry about! Don't get me wrong, you'll see these cool creatures around the property (after all, you are in the jungle baby!), but there's nothing to worry about! The most interesting insect we saw in the house was a six-inch long Praying Mantis on the bug net. Cool!
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4/10 – Dårlig

Andrew S.

Lacks Privacy - Driver Beware

The house was lovely as picture and was well stocked. Everything worked well, and the place was clean. The layout is open which is really nice. The breeze was wonderful and we were only warm inside the house during the day. Evenings were cool and pleasant. The house requires a 4x4 rental. Check this out carefully before deciding to drive. You do not need to rent a vehicle to get to most of the beaches, there are shuttles and the taxi drivers will take you as well. Hiring a car and driver for the day doesn't cost much more that the rental with full insurance. The maximum third party liability limit for Dollar is $10,000, Budget $15,000 and Alamo $20,000. Visa does not cover liability and you cannot purchase more coverage for the rental car company. The cars cost the same down here or more.... so don't be at fault in an accident because you don't have a lot of insurance. You can check your personal insurance policy but it probably does not extent outside the U.S. Don't count on using the pool, there are so many bugs that the pool was filled with dead mosquitos. The staff cleaned the pool, but the kids were done at that point. It's mentioned in other posts, your in the jungle there are lots of bugs. The cutter ants are awesome, the mosquitos were not. Although we never saw a scorpion inside the house the warning we received on arrival scared the kids a bit. We did kill 10 or more wasps inside the house. Given the remote location and the need for 4x4 you would perhaps expect privacy. However, there are two neighboring houses that are remarkably close especially since the houses are so open. At night you can listen to your neighbors movie or crying baby as you drift off to sleep. Also, Casa Colina sits pretty close and just above Casa Selva so they have a nice view into your shower.... The local beach Playa Maragual was absolutely beautiful but a little rough for young kids. After we arrived in Nicaragua we asked about beaches for kids and families, most of the recommended beaches were to the south - Playa Hermosa, Playa Coco and Playa La Flor making them over an hour away from this house and closer to San Juan Del Sur.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Karyn H.

We miss it already!

What an fabulous time we had at Casa Selva. We were so thankful that we chose this place, and ended up outside and above the city. The house itself is an incredible design and there are elements of it that we are talking about incorporating into our own new build. The view is amazing. We loved having our morning coffee and a good book on the terrace with the walls open, overlooking the jungle and the ocean beyond. The kids woke up to some howler monkeys one morning and had a game of Risk before breakfast. The kitchen had everything we needed, including different coffee makers and bodums. Oh and the beach! My son says, "the fabulous, amazing, private, gorgeous sand, beach"? 😊 Ya, that one. The owners were great and very easy to communicate with. We would love to return to Casa Selva again some day. Thanks Laura and Joel!
Bodde her 4 netter i januar 2016
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10/10 – Utmerket

jacky m.

A luxury jungle home with breezy cooling

We had a fantastic 10 night stay at Casa Selva. Wonderful views, a fully equipped kitchen, a choice of beaches (Majagual was our fave...local beach with excellent food and cheap beer at the little shack). Even a great choice of films and PlayStation games. The security and cleaning staff were all very friendly, as indeed nearly all of the Nicaraguans we encountered were. The Howler monkeys and their babies were delightful, as were the lizards, spiders, iguanas, snakes and hermit crabs. A great time, a great location. It was extremely windy on some nights, but the house was still standing in the morning! A lovely cool oasis to return to...the pool included...at the end of a hot day.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Angelique P.

Beautiful Home, Great Service!

My boyfriend and I stayed at Casa Selva for a week. Wanting a blend of relaxation, adventure and comfort- This was perfect. The ReMax staff was very helpful and always quick to respond with answers and helpful information. Laura and Joel were also helpful in our entire trip planning madness to give advice and tips on coordination. The house is beautiful, clean, breezy, and lovely. We cooked twice a day and the kitchen was great! While we would not change anything about our stay, here is a bulleted list of pros and considerations: Considerations: - Most days, the breezy wonderful air was perfect. Nights were quite hot. We adapted well after the first night. One should know that breezy does not mean your nights will be 70 degrees with climate controlled air. - If you want to be able to easily access nightlife in town, be prepared for a good 15 - 20 minutes on a dark bumpy dirt road (This would have been easier if Dollar Rental would have given us the automatic 4x4 I had confirmed 3 times over the two month lead up to our stay... But hey!? - Learning to drive a stick shift in Nicaragua was an adventure). Don't miss the signs!! - The pool was ridden with bees, and we couldn't use it. This was somewhat disappointing, but most days we either spent on the beautiful beach, or the beautiful pool at Pelican Eyes in town. Pros - Beautiful home!! --Designed so well to compliment the beautiful nature that surrounds it. The breeze is wonderful and we enjoyed the openness of the home. Also, while you are close to other homes, it feels very private with the way the windows and layout are designed. - Service! From before we arrived, Larua and the Remax staff were so helpful and easy to coordinate with. They helped us hire a driver to drive the car from the airport to SJDS, which I would highly recommend because there ARE NO MARKED road signs anywhere. - Location!! While the nights we spent in town made for an interesting drive back to Balcones, we loved that we could experience SJDS and feel so relaxed and comfortable when we returned home. - Beach! The beach that is reserved for Balcones is one of the best we visited in Nicaragua. It was private, clean, and had food and refreshments. We would recommend this home to friends! The love and eco-conscious thought that went into designing this property really makes it feel like home. We are looking forward to going back.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Diana R.

Great getaway for relaxation!

We had a wonderful time. It was great to have a few beaches to choose from and that they were not busy. It felt like we were in our very own paradise. The house was spacious and cool during the day. Hearing the monkeys in the morning was really cool. Fantastic views! We would recommend it to friends.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Frank M.

Jungle Paradise

Upon our arrival at Casa Selva we were greeted by the sounds of the Nicaraguan jungle. The birds, howlers and insects provide a musical symphony that can not be described. The house is absolutely beautiful, elegantly decorated and well supplied (since we love to cook). If you are on a romantic vacation then you'll love the bedrooms with the hanging mosquito nets (which we didn't need for mosquitos). The most beautiful secluded beaches are only a 5 minute drive away so make sure you take time to visit. Don't forget to watch the breathtaking sunsets from the infinity pool. The picturesque seaside town of San Juan Del Sur is a 30 minute drive and has some great restaurants, grocery stores and gift shopping opportunities. The property is managed by the local Remax realtor and they helped us with a private guide (Francisco) for day trips to Granada and Ometepe. The people of Nicaragua are warm, friendly and always greet you with a smile. The Balcones property has 24 hour security and the guards were helpful and attentive to our needs. The road to Casa Selva is 4 wheel drive only and you MUST rent a car if you stay there. I recommend Dollar located at the Pelican Eyes Resort. We had a Toyota Hilux truck and were able to give the locals rides to and from town (that was fun). If you're looking for a secluded location with beautiful accommodations nearby beaches, toucans, monkeys, iguanas and the most beautiful sunsets you've ever seen then this is the place to go.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Jeanne S.

Jeanne

We stayed at Casa Selva June 15-21. Had a great time. House was wonderful, better than the pictures. Awesome view. Was worried about no A/C, but the breeze through the house was great. Rented a must-have 4x4 at the airport and was very happy Mandy had arranged to have Frank meet us and drive us to San Juan del Sur. We had him drive us back to the airport (little over 2 hour drive). Mandy met us and drove us to Casa Selva and was available our entire stay. Kitchen had everything we needed and great places to eat on town. Beach was beautiful, but not really a 5-10 minute walk. Easy to drive to beach in 4x4. Pool was a minute walk and very relaxing. We've recommended Casa Selva and Nicaragua to our friends.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Karen P.

Beautiful Peaceful Retreat!

Thank you Laura & Joel for sharing your beautiful villa with us. Amazing views. Gorgeous sunsets. Raw, untouched beaches. Tons of wildlife. A great romantic getaway!
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10/10 – Utmerket

Casa Selva Will Always Be Dear To Our Hearts!

My new husband and I travelled to Nicaragua because of Casa Selva really!! In choosing a travel destination we decided to return to Central America after having seen the photos and reading the reviews of Casa Selva. Despite feeling like we had a pretty good idea of what to expect, we walked into the space and were blown away. It was larger and even more stunning than the photos depict and it really was well equipped with all of the comforts of home with attention to every detail from the linens and yoga mats to coffee makers and cooler bags to transport lunch down to the beach. The open air concept of the house provided a cool breeze, making for very comfortable sleeping temperatures The location is perfect. Remote enough to offer a relaxing getaway but close enough to town that driving in to pick up a forgotten item was no trouble at all. Not to mention the beach which never had more than 10 people on it, and even that many was rare, offered the most beautiful sunsets and photo ops (we took advantage of these and wed there just before sunset!!). Unlike the previous review we thought the pool was more than adequate and to be honest, with the beach a short walk away the pool was an after thought. There are other private and semi-private pools on the property so the one we had access to was quite sufficient. Everything from Laura and Joel's quick response to our rental enquiry, to their staff in Nicaragua who assisted with our transportation arrangements, orienting us to San Juan Del Sur and helping us pull together an intimate wedding ceremony we received the highest level consideration. Everyone on the property was extremely friendly and ready to help. We would definitely love to return someday and perhaps bring along some friends. The house is big enough to offer couples or families more than enough privacy. Thank you Laura and Joel for being such terrific remote hosts in your beautiful home!!
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6/10 – Greit

Good memories

Agree with most reviews that this place is well organized. Still, there are couple things guest must be aware of. For those who like walking or wildlife it might be little disapointing. It is not a rainforest or lush jungle that you might have seen in Costa Rica, Brazil, Malaysia or other tropical countries. Its dry coastal bush on the high cliffs, with steep mud road, that connects houses and gate. Weird enough, in this quite large territory they built houses so close to each other, probably saving space for even more in future. All these houses share one rather small pool on the roadside. House itself is well built and needs no A/C as winds blow constantly through it. Its virtually open - even for those who are not welcome. Scorpions, for example. Our kid was bitten in the bed at night by juvenile scorpion the day after we saw its mother running for shelter in kitchen. Sure, its wilderness and we knew it, so one to blame, just be cautious if you go as this is very painful. Beaches are gorgeous, howlers are there (just like in may other places in Nicaragua) and staff very helpful. We're grateful to Gabriela who helped with doctors in SJDS and in other occasions. Maybe it was just a bad luck for us this time.
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10/10 – Utmerket

In a word...Paradise.

My boyfriend and I stayed at Casa Selva from Dec 9th to the 14th, 2012. We were floored when we finally made it to the house...it's absolutely gorgeous. The roads are bumpy on the way there but omg the drive was worth it! I was shocked at all of the space! I especially loved the concrete and wood decor... and the screened windows all around the house letting the breeze and the jungle sounds in were amazing. I'd seen the photos but I was still very pleasantly surprised. It has absolutely everything you need to be comfortable and the view of the jungle is stunning. The beaches are only minutes away and there were never more than about 4 other people there at any time...usually fewer than that. And the sunsets....sigh! There's also a really cool pool a short walk away if you don't want to go to the beach. It's very private, very comfortable, absolutely gorgeous and the staff on the site are really nice. Even if you don't speak Spanish very well you will have no problem. It's about a 20 min drive into San Juan del Sur where you can get fresh fish if you want to cook at home or go to some really great restaurants. We ate in town every night because the food was just so good and so cheap. The coffee is also amazing and the people are really friendly. It's not very touristy which I really liked. And the weather was perfect every day. Laura and Joel are super friendly and helpful. They will help you out with all of the contacts you'll need to rent a car (Thanks John!) and get yourself around without any difficulty. You'll also meet Gabby who was a huge help to us. Our luggage was held in customs when we got there and she bent over backwards to help us out and get our bags back for us. I can't thank her enough for that. The highlight of our vacation, aside from staying at Casa Selva itself, was our sunset ride at Rancho Chilamate. Blue and Jamie are fellow Canadians, a really fun and friendly (and gorgeous!) couple, and they have a beautiful ranch in the jungle. My horse was a really sweet little guy and we had a blast galloping thru the surf. I was literally in heaven and have not had so much fun in years! Make sure you check them out! I would recommend Casa Selva to all of my friends and family...and I already have. I didn't want to leave and would love to take another trip there in the future.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Casa Selva was amazing

Our stay at this house was absolutely amazing! From the breathtaking sunsets over the ocean to the monkeys outside the windows. Every moment was fantastic. You def need a 4x4 truck to get there, but its totally worth it! The pool was refreshing and the beach was beautiful. The guards were very kind and Gabby was fantastic when showing us around town and then out to the house. I can't wait to come back!
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10/10 – Utmerket

Maria V.

Wonderful !!!!

We stay in Casa selva the last year during spring break. The house in the photo wasn't available so they rent us another one just like Casa selva. Everything was amazing! The views, the house, the staff. We have 2 kids and they had a great time. The beach is 2 minutes down the road by car, and you can walk to another 2 beaches near by, all of them wonderful white sand and clear blue ocean. The house is very beautiful and comfy, we had ocean breeze all the time, so although the house doesn't have air conditioning is really fresh. We can not wait to come back there. I'm sorry it took so much time to writte this review !!!!!
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10/10 – Utmerket

David L.

Perfect getaway!

My wife and I just returned from 2 weeks in Nicaragua, 4 days of which were spent at Casa Selva. This was easily one of our most memorable experiences. Perched up on the hill overlooking the Pacific this location is tough to beat. Its close enough to San Juan Del Sur (about 30 minutes) to benefit from the restaurants and shops but far enough away that the beach just down the road is quiet, clean and spectacular. The house is exactly what we were looking for. It was spacious, clean, has a great kitchen, TV to watch movies on (no Cable), Wifi, two beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms, and its open air concept was literally a breath of fresh air (no glass windows, just screens). The mountain air rolls through day and night and is just amazing. Owner Laura was a huge help providing us with info before our arrival and putting us in touch with various options for car rental (you'll need a 4x4 to access the house). Gabby who helps manage the property in Nicaragua, met with us, showed us around San Juan Del Sur and escorted us to the house. She was just amazing. If you are looking for a beautiful spot that offers both jungle and beach combined with the frills of modern living, then Casa Selva is tough to beat. The infinite pool overlooking the Pacific isn't too shabby either. Always cleaned by the local security guys (super friendly), it makes for a nice dip after a day at the beach. Truly a unique experience my wife and I will not soon forget. Dave & Julie Montreal
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10/10 – Utmerket

Shelley P.

Wonderful Adventure

My adult son and I had the pleasure of living in the jungle of Nicaragua, in Casa Selva, for 7 weeks. The experience will be remembered for a lifetime. The length of the stay enabled us to make Casa Selva our home, and we became intimately familiar with life in the jungle from a place of comfort! The house is gorgeous, the pictures are 100% true. The home is spaceous, impeccably clean and well kept, and provided the conveniences of very important items like several styles of coffee pots, a well-equipped kitchen (pots and pans, dishes and small appliances), and two types of filtered water. The fridge was large enough for us to stock a weeks worth of groceries, no problem. The house is well screened (many windows) and it feels as though you are living outside ... the sounds of the jungle are with you in the comfort of your bedroom! The monkey sounds became an expected and familiar part of every morning, as did the parakeets' squabbles. The lightning and thunder events could be watched from the living room, and the sunsets were spectacular. The other conveniences were much appreciated ... back up power, WiFi, hot showers, a cool swimming pool after a hike back from the beach! The cleaning service was amazing, laundry service too. The location was isolated enough to feel apart from civilization (a welcome break, especially for two writers), but close enough to Sjds to enjoy the conveniences of grocery stores and restaurants. We rented a vehicle for the first 2 weeks, and then opted to have a driver/4x4 vehicle pick us up and drive us to town for our supplies once a week. Thank you so much, Casa Selva, for providing us an amazing home base for our jungle experience!
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10/10 – Utmerket

melanie c.

melanie and randy

Casa Selva is a haven on the hill. The home is so beautifully designed.Cool polished cement floors,beautiful wood accents and beams and no glass windows but mesh screens with shutters all thru the house. Air conditioning is not needed as by opening all these shutters you get an amazing breeze running thru the house and enables you to hear the outdoors. And boy do you want to hear the outdoors! The birds sing to you , the howler monkeys laugh at you and the crickets just happily chirp to you. We were blessed to see families of monkeys, complete with their tiny babies travelling on their backs, two sloths (one right behind our house), parakeets, vultures,eguanas, gekos, and some really cool bugs.No scorpions or tarantulas but I know they were out there .The security guards are so nice and Gabby (the concierge) was just a phone call away (with the cell supplied at the house). We ran out of propane one night at 8:00pm and in less than half an hour Gabby had one of the guards there changing the outside tank. The pool is pristine. Watching the red glow of the sun dip below the horizon from the pool was magic. Most times we had the pool all to ourselves. Very private and a few paces from the house. One evening we even had a vulture come to the edge of the pool for a drink. It was like he was saying, "You're in my house now.." and apparently if you want to see more monkeys at dusk/dawn, just splash....they like to watch humans swim. I guess we are as unique to them as they are to us. We also rented a must needed 4x4 Jeep , rented surf boards, took lessons and headed off every day to be a local. We are a family of 4 (kids 14,16) . We must have looked the part , in our rustic jeep, boards on top, bathing suits on. We even had a surfer dude come up to us in town to ask some advice about the waves as he was new in town. We have never been so sweaty, dusty, tired (from surfing , sun) and simplistic.....and never been happier. We met some amazing people; from the couple who we rented the jeep from (the wife gave us our surfing lessons) , to Gabby and her sweet daughter who showed us what tamarands were, to a neighbour in the Balcones,( who very hospitably invited us over one night for a BBQ on their huge beautiful deck while we sipped a cold one and watched the sun set) and finally, to every face that would smile at you if you tried your spanish..no matter how bad it was. Thank you Joel and Laura for generously sharing your home with us. Melanie and Randy
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10/10 – Utmerket

Nicaragua at its Best

Casa Selva was a dream home and was a perfect place to spend a vacation. We were in walking distance to the some of the best beaches for surfing and for relaxing and the house was a perfect retreat away from the urban chaos. In the heat of the day, the house stayed cool because of the breeze that flowed through. Monkeys greeted us in the morning and entertained during dinner. The bedrooms were modern and spacious and the house had a great open concept. We loved the fact that Balcones is ecologically conscious and felt a little more comfortable knowing that our footprint in Nicaragua was smaller than when staying at a resort. The employees at Balcones treated us like family. They helped us with everything from getting home on New Years Eve to greeting us with a flashlight when we arrived home late. They were friendly and positive, and worked so hard at making our vacation the best it could be. Laura and Joel went above and beyond to get us prepared for our trip and helped us make the most of the area. San Juan del Sur is a cute town with all the amenities needed… café, grocery store, spas, tour centers, restaurants, market with fruit, vegetables and fish, and of course a beach. What more could anyone ask for?