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Casa Sueños: Stunning Bay-view Retreat • Infinity Pool • Walk to Town • Sleeps 9

Holiday home in San Juan del Sur with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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View of the town, beach and bay from our infinity pool.
View of our home from the road below.
Unforgettable sunset views from the pool.
View of the patio, hammock, and surrounding jungle from the house.
Open floor plan living/dining/kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 9148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Church of Saint John the Baptist
  • Place, San Juan del Sur Beach
  • Place, San Juan del Sur Port

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

3 Single Futons

Loft

2 Single Beds

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Casa Sueños: Stunning Bay-view Retreat • Infinity Pool • Walk to Town • Sleeps 9

Looking for something comfortable and with a certain amount of luxury, yet still a little exotic and adventurous? Welcome to Casa Sueños, The Dream House.

Set in the progressive, boutique community of Paradise Bay, Casa Sueños is open air design and living at it’s finest. Located only a short 5 minute walk from the beach and downtown San Juan del Sur, Casa Sueños was designed by the renowned architect Christopher Robertson (Pier 39 San Francisco and Finca las Nubes) and represents some of the most luxurious, and beautiful accommodations in San juan del Sur. This private home is perched on a ridge overlooking the beautiful bay of San Juan del Sur and the Pacific Ocean, allowing for both stunning ocean and jungle views, as well as unforgettable sunsets. Enjoy daily visits from the communities local flock of magpie jays, and other wildlife living in the surrounding jungle. Being nestled in one of Central America’s most biologically diverse regions, sightings of sloths, howler monkeys, parakeets, iguanas, margays and hummingbirds are common occurrences for guests at Casa Sueños.

Casa Sueños is more than a rental home, it is also our second home. As a result, we make sure that it is always well maintained, and lacks that cold, rental space feeling. Above all we are delighted to share our wonderful home away from home with you in our absence.

Casa Sueños is a fully air-conditioned 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home boosting high ceilings, cool polished stamped concrete floors, and an open air concept that allows for fresh air to flow throughout the home. Both large bedrooms contain beautiful stone, en-suite bathrooms, large storage spaces, and views of either the ocean or jungle. Both bedrooms are well appointed with fine linens, pillows and two twin beds that can be joined together to make one king at your request.

Attention to detail such as large Japanese style sliding doors, unique locally made wood furniture and window coverings, local artwork, and decor, as well as genuine statues used in the filming of Survivor Nicaragua give the home a uniquely serene and peaceful feel. Casa Sueños provides you with the essential modern conveniences such as Wi-fi available in the home and on the grounds, flat screen TV, and comfortable couches which can be converted into beds. Boundaries between indoors and outdoors blend when sliding walls in the living room open to a large patio with ocean and jungle views.

As devoted foodies, we make sure the kitchen is stocked with everything one would need to make a gourmet meal. Gas range and oven, pots, pans, hand mixer, spices, large mixing and serving bowls, and dishes and cutlery for eight people. A coffee maker and espresso maker allow you to enjoy your cup of world class Nicaraguan coffee whatever way you prefer. A traditional North American style propane BBQ is available for your use, as well as all the necessary BBQ utensils.

Located just above the home is the incredible 15 meter infinity pool boasting an incredible view of the surrounding jungle and the bay of San Juan del Sur. The pool is shared amongst two homes, but rarely do you find yourself sharing it with others. This is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the pacific in the cool, comfortable pool waters. Comfortable pool furniture is provided for your use, and this is an excellent spot to simply relax, enjoy a cocktail, all while listening to the waves crash in the bay.

Casa Sueños is located a short 5 minute walk from the beach and the heart of downtown San Juan del Sur. The location of our home is second to none as a car is not required to take in the culture and amenities of this bustling surfing village. In town you will find fresh fruit and vegetables at the market, craft beer at La Cerveceria, ocean front dining at a number of restaurants, incredible cafe’s and eateries, exciting nightlife, and of course the beautiful San Juan del Sur beach. The gentle waves of San Juan del Sur bay are rarely big enough to surf. If surfing is your thing than we recommend renting a vehicle to drive to the nearby world class surf breaks of Maderas, Hermosa, Remanso, or Yanke.

An English and Spanish speaking “meet and greet” is included in the cost of rental. Our host can help you arrange a variety of activities in the area including zip lining, fishing, horse back riding, boat cruises, surf lessons, professional onsite massages, and spanish lessons. This home also enjoys the benefits of secure private parking, and the security of our gated community. Gardening and pool service is included, laundry service on request.

Please don’t hesitate to ask us for tips about the town and surrounding area. We are happy to provide you with our list of favourites, be it activities or restaurants.

If you do decide to rent a vehicle a four wheel drive high clearance vehicle is strongly recommended for accessing some of the more remote beaches north and south of San Juan del Sur. If you don’t feel like renting a vehicle to explore the areas around San Juan del Sur than we can arrange a punctual, friendly, and knowledgable driver at approximately the same rate as a car rental…and he can do surf lessons and take pictures of you and your group as you are catching your first waves. If this is a service that you are interested in then we suggest booking early as he is very popular in and around town.

If you don’t want to cook while you are on vacation, or you just want a break from eating at restaurants or preparing meals, we highly recommend that you ask us to arrange for you to have your own local cook and get to taste the exquisite local cuisine. You may have read a few positive things in our reviews about our cook Katalina…she is incredible.

Please inquire about our monthly and long term rates.

Other Things to Note:
We provide one safe in the house to stash your valuables.
High speed wifi is included.
One 5 gallon jug of fresh drinking water is included. If you run out you can call one of the town’s delivery services for a couple of dollars via WhatsApp:
Speedy Delivery: +505 7761 4305
Air conditioning is provided in all rooms.
Parking is available for up to two vehicles.

Other Services:
1) Airport pick up. (The drive from Managua to San Juan del Sur takes about 2.5 hours. If you are landing after 4PM, we recommend you to hire our PICK UP service, that will make it easy for you and us to do the check in, as our property manager will be in constant communication with the driver and they can also take you straight to the house.
2) Grocery shopping.
3) We can help you arrange tours to the different beaches for surfing, snorkelling or to go turtle watching.
3) Day tours to the different cities away from San Juan del Sur such as Masaya (Market with local souvenirs and volcano), Granada (Colonial city with access to Lake Nicaragua and Las Isletas), Los Pueblos Blancos (Where they sell wooden furniture, pottery and they have the biggest pant nurseries), Ometepe (Island made out of 2 volcanoes that stick out of Lake Nicaragua, which is the only one in the world with fresh water bull sharks). Leon (another colonial city which used to be the capital of Nicaragua), etc.
4) We can get you pretty good deal on car rentals, if you need to rent one while you are here.
5) Horse Back Riding.
6) In house masseuses.
7) Zip lining.
8) Laundry services.
Please ask prices for the different services, these services are not included in the rental price, as they are separate from the house.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before noon
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Checkout is 11:00am. Please turn off all lights and air conditioning units, lock the doors, and return the keys to the lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Hello and welcome to Casa Sueños. Here is a quick "how to" use our house: The house is managed by Harry and his crew at San Juan del Sur Property management. They will check you in and check you out. Their office is located right beside the cigar shop just down the road from the Uno Gas Station. Harry's personal cell phone number is 8685 0501 and his e-mail address is sjdspm@gmail.com. If you should need anything relating to the house then I would suggest contacting him first. He is very prompt to reply and takes excellent care of the house. If for some reason he can't be reached or isn't responding then reach out to me. If you are for any reason unhappy about anything after you check-in then please contact Harry immediately. The house is fully stocked with enough eating utensils/plates/bowls for as many as 9 guests. There are 4 dining chairs, and 4 patio chairs that can be pushed around the table to accommodate larger groups. The cooking utensils are all brand new and top of the line as well. The stove runs on propane & the propane tank is located behind the house. If the propane should run out during your stay then call Harry and he will come up and change it out immediately. We just switched internet suppliers and the new wifi works great! Login: Casa Sueños Password: suenos2017 There is unlimited usage so go ahead and watch Netflix movies at night if you are so inclined! There is a security system installed on the house and I suggest to all of my clients to use it when they vacate the house. It works amazingly, and if it get's tripped then there will be armed guards at the house within 2 minutes. It works exactly like your car alarm. There is a key FOB that has 2 buttons on it one arms the system and the other disarms it. Under the stairs to the loft is a "panic" button that essentially trips the alarm. Only push this when you feel you are in danger, or if someone has gotten seriously hurt. When I say these guys are at the house in 2 minutes I am not exaggerating...I accidentally tripped the alarm while I was leaving the house and the guards were in the driveway behind me before I could back out. Under the cabinet to the left of the kitchen sink there is a hotel safe. It can be armed with any card (bank card/credit card) that has a magnetic stripe...or alternatively you can enter a 3-6 digit code followed by the "#" to lock it, and then when you return simply enter the same 3-6 digit code and it will open. You need to use the "#" to lock it and set the pass code every time you use the safe. Make sure to leave the safe unlocked when you leave so the next guests can use it. If for some reason you forget your code, or can't open the safe for whatever reason then please contact Harry and he will return with the master key to open it for you. If you fill the hotel safe under the sink, there is another safe under the sink in the master bathroom. This is a key only safe, and isn't quite as easy to use...the lock is a bit hard to turn and requires a bit of shaking of the key to get it to lock/unlock. It does work, but it's not ideal. Pool hours are 7:00a.m. to 10:00p.m. No glassware is allowed up by the pool. There are plenty of plastic cups to take cocktails to the pool with, and when you're buying beer please buy cans instead of bottles. The pool is shared with our sister house Casa Colina so please have respect for whoever is staying at the other house. I find it's best to send your most social guest up to introduce themselves to the other guests staying at the other house & try to get a read of what type of people they are. If it seems like they're there for a quiet get-away then try to keep the noise down at the pool. If they're a group of people similar to yours then invite them to meet you at the pool for a few beverages & see where it leads! We've met a bunch of great people this way and it makes for a really enjoyable stay for guests of the two houses. Bring a bluetooth speaker with you! We have a really good Bose speaker at the house, but it is NOT allowed to be taken up to the pool, so if you want music up by the pool bring your favourite portable speaker. The pool deck gets quite slippery when wet, so try to avoid horseplay on it or someone might get hurt. Also, the path coming down to our house from the pool is a little bit steep and can get a little slippery when wet so it's best to dry feet off before walking down the path. Lastly, and this goes without saying for most of our guests, please clean up after yourself when you're done using the pool. If you do get to know people at the other house please don't take any of the linens/cutlery etc from one house to the other house. We are 2 separate owners and anything missing from our house after check-out will be deducted from your damage deposit. There is air-conditioning in all rooms of our house. Electricity in Nicaragua is extremely expensive so please use the A/C only when you need it. The living room has 2 large Japanese style sliding doors and 2 large ceiling fans to circulate the air in the living room to keep you comfortable. The 2 bedrooms A/C units are very strong and can be too cold at times. I would suggest using them for 30 minutes before falling asleep and then shutting them off. If you leave them on then the room gets too cold & you wake up shivering. There are fans in both of the rooms to keep the air circulating while you sleep. MAKE SURE YOU TURN OFF THE A/C UNITS WHEN YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE FOR THE DAY! If after your stay we deem electricity usage as overly excessive we may keep part of the damage deposit to offset the extra costs of the electricity. The house is non-smoking. Smoking in the house will result in loss of your entire damage deposit. There are a few surf DVD's for you and your group to enjoy before heading out to the beach for some waves! Enjoy! There is one large bottle of fresh water for every reservation. Once it's gone you're on your own for fresh water. These large water bottles can be purchased at the Pali for $5.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Juan del Sur

Located in San Juan del Sur, this holiday home is by the sea. Petroglyph and Christ of Mercy Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at San Juan del Sur Port and Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Juan Del Sur, Rivas

What's nearby

  • Church of Saint John the Baptist - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Juan del Sur Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Juan del Sur Port - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Lighthouse Trail - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ostional Private WildLife Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tostadería - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Josseline's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ikal - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪San Juan del Sur Cervecería - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Simon Says - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Sueños: Stunning Bay-view Retreat • Infinity Pool • Walk to Town • Sleeps 9 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Sueños: Stunning Bay-view Retreat • Infinity Pool • Walk to Town • Sleeps 9 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Sueños: Stunning Bay-view Retreat • Infinity Pool • Walk to Town • Sleeps 9?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Sueños: Stunning Bay-view Retreat • Infinity Pool • Walk to Town • Sleeps 9?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Sueños: Stunning Bay-view Retreat • Infinity Pool • Walk to Town • Sleeps 9?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Casa Sueños: Stunning Bay-view Retreat • Infinity Pool • Walk to Town • Sleeps 9 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Church of Saint John the Baptist, San Juan del Sur Beach and Petroglyph. Old Lighthouse Trail and San Juan del Sur Port are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie W., Tolar, Texas

Great location! Lots of room

The house was exactly as described. Close to town, room for families, fully stocked kitchen and wifi worked great. Eli is the best! He will make your airport transfer a pleasurable drive. We also had surf lessons from Eli. He was very patient even though we are not surfer material. Katarina cooked a meal of steak and lobster for us that was great. I believe Rob has two of the nicest people in San Juan Del Sur taking care of his guests if you choose. The hill up to the house is quite steep but cabs are cheap. There were four of us so we rented a side by side for a couple of days to go to the beaches and explore town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Casa Sueños...definitely dreamy!

When we were looking to book a place in SJDS we weren't sure where to start so we messaged a bunch of homeowners. Within minutes Rob responded & really made our decision easy. He suggested sites to see, places to eat, beaches, drivers etc...really helped plan our trip. We had Eli pick us up from the airport in Managua at night and the drive to town is interesting...I wouldn't recommend driving yourself if you are unfamiliar with the roads in Nicaragua. Eli was $120 for our group of 4 and he was friendly, on time, and had a bunch of great ideas for upcoming week stay! We were so excited to arrive at the house...although it was dark when we arrived we were blown away. The house is even more beautiful in person. Waking up the next day we had plans to hit the beach, but once we saw the pool we quickly changed our minds and fired up the blender! What a view!! We spent the rest of the week doing surf lessons, visiting the markets downtown, eating at some of the wide range of restaurants SJDS has to offer, zip lining, and doing a volcano hike! The house seriously has it all and then some. Oh, I almost forgot that we took Rob's advice and hired his cook Katalina for a couple of dinners...if you stay here make sure to hire Katalina! Steak and lobster one night, and swordfish the next!! Wow...that's all I can say. I wanted to bring her back home with me!! Thanks Rob, Eli, and Katalina for everything. Can't wait to return to this dreamy oasis!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

Fantastic Stay in San Juan Del Sur

Great location,great property, and great owner. Three of us rented the house for a week there is easily room for 8. The house has everything you need and is spotlessly clean and new. The location and view from the house is great. The house is up a hill about a 5 minute walk from the centre of town and is in a very secure safe location. The house is very peaceful as it is set up on the hill in the forest it has a patio and a couple of hammocks to lounge in. A stellar view of SJDS bay from the house and also the pool which is located just above the house which is very private great for cooling down and having a couple of drinks in the afternoon. On the recommendation of Rob the owner we also hired Katalina to cook breakfast every morning for us and she also prepared two dinners for us (Steak and lobster and Mahi mahi with all the fixings) she is a fantastic chef and would highly recommend hiring her for your stay. She is very friendly and helpful and is also great if you want to practice your Spanish - she was very patient with me!. Rob also put us in touch with Eli a local that took us surfing and gave us surf lessons. We went out with him for two days at Playa Remanso and had a blast surfed -or tried to surf.....and had a good time hanging out on the beach. We also hired him for transport back and forth to Granada . He got us around safely and we also got to get know him and he got the local perspective from him he is fluent in english. I would highly recommend him for transport /surfing or if you need to do anything else during your stay.A real honest and genuine guy and really fun just to hang out with. Great place to stay and Rob the owner is very responsive and very helpful with making sure you will have a great time. Would definitely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack O.

Perfect week long stay

We had a great time at Casa Suenos. I went down to visit San Juan del Sur with four other guys and the house was exactly what we were looking for. Plenty of beds, full kitchen, great infinity pool with a view, and just far enough outside of town to feel private enough. Walking distance to town was great - took five minutes to get to the Cerveceria (great spot in town, if you make it down here you need to check this spot out). Five stars and would recommend to anyone looking to find a nice affordable house to stay for a week or more!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

Amazing Place. Catalina was wonderful!

Went for a yearly trip with two of my friends to San Juan del Sur. We could not have had a better time. All of the people we met were amazing, and the house was beautiful (way too big for 3 people). The infinity pool has a great view, and the hammocks got a lot of use. The only thing I might change would be to put steps up to the pool as the steep path could be a little slippery if you are as uncoordinated as I am. Catalina is the chef that the owner recommended for us, and she was fantastic. She always went the extra mile whenever we needed anything. Don't let her fool you, she speaks English pretty well! Jess who lives in the casita near the house was also really helpful and fun. I highly reccomend Casa Suenos, and would stay there again if I ever come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mai Y.

Highlight of our Trip!

We had such a memorable two weeks at Casa Suenos, I already miss it! Everything we dreamed of and more. Rob the owner was so kind and helpful giving us updates and suggestions to what we should do during our stay. The Casa had a friendly security guard out front so we never felt unsafe. We left most of our valuables out and none of us encountered any problems. It is walking distance from down town, but very cheap cab ride anywhere. Rob helped us arrange a personal driver, Eli. He drove few of us to and from the Managua airport. The house was fully equipped and we enjoyed using the brand new BBQ. We really enjoyed cooking at the house, but I highly recommend Catalina's cooking. She is the sweetest and the cutest (ask her to make Mango Chicken! That was my favourite!). The rooms were spacious and comfortable with AC and fans. The communal space was ample and we really loved all the surf/snowboard dvds that were left for the house. The infinity pool was such a luxury! Gorgeous scenery and sunset! Pool was kept tidy every day and we enjoyed having drinks by the poolside with our neighbours. If you are looking for a great time with your friends or family, Casa Suenos certainly fits all the criteria for an amazing vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Awesome holidays

This was definitely the best place to escape the cold winter in Germany for a while. Watched the most amazing sunsets from the pool looking at the bay of San Juan del Sur. The house is in a very safe area and my girlfriends and I loved hanging out there. It's pretty big and nice to have dinner with friends there. That will for sure not be the last time I'll go there. Also the owners were very helpful, suggesting us where to go out and how to get around in the area. Thanks for everything! Anastasia Kunze
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing trip!!!!

Just got back from a nine day stay in SJDS. Had an amazing time. The house is gorgeous and well kept. All rooms have A/C and fans. Highly recommend Catalina. Her cooking is amazing and there is nothing better than waking up to a fresh hot breakfast! Pool is gorgeous with stunning views. Although it's a shared pool and the couple next door was there at the same time we only saw them once at the pool in 9 days. We had no problem with anything going missing. Most of us left our laptops and iPhones out all day although there is a lockbox in the master bedroom if you felt you needed it. We slept 8 comfortably. It's quiet with not a lot of traffic. Never felt unsafe. Town is walking distance although it is quite a climb back up! There are cabs available if you needed them as well. Was also so nice to come home after a day exploring to Catalina's delicious dinners! Highly recommend this property!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Experienced the best of both worlds!

Casa Suenos surpassed all my expectations! The view from the house is absolutely stunning with the town and ocean below. The view is even more breathtaking from the infinity pool at night when the entire town is lit up! The house is extremely clean and private with beautiful wood furnishings. The washrooms are also spotless with giant shower stalls (including rainfall shower heads!). The size of the house was great for accommodating our large group but I think it would be great for couples as well. I stayed in the loft which had plenty of privacy and was cooled by either fans or air conditioning. The property is located close enough to walk to the bars yet far enough away to not hear them (if you want to have a quiet evening). It's perfect for enjoying the best of both worlds! Catalina, our housekeeper and chef, had the biggest heart and cooked the most wonderful meals. She is highly recommended. I want to live there forever!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Muy Bueno!

This property is beyond amazing. It has all the luxuries of a family friendly home in a nice location close to the beach and an amazing infinity pool. The cook Rob hired named Catalina was amazing. Her meals were one of the highlights of our trip. The views of the bay are even more spectacular than the pictures, and the rest of the home was exactly as pictured (except for a few paintings on the walls). The property manager Harry was very kind and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Casa Suenos to a friend or relative.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Olivier B.

Nice house with serious security issues

Recently stayed 5 days in this house with a group of friends. The house is in a good location (although up a rather steep hill), with a great view of SJDS. It's well furnished, and a really pleasant place to stay. The pool is very nice as well (note: it is a shared pool, although when we were there the other house was empty), although the adjacent hill blocks the sun towards the end of the day bringing the temperatures down a bit. The owner will recommend Katalina as a cook, and she is phenomenal by all measures. The food is delicious, and her company while she cooks is fantastic as well. In addition, she will buy groceries for meals which she does not cook. She's a genuine, kind person and would make a fantastic addition to any trip. However, during our stay, members of our group were robbed on multiple occasions. Cash and phones were stolen from the house while we were away. The description describes this as a gated community. Please note that the "gate" was open 24/7 and the guards provided very little inspection of those entering the community. The guards themselves did not inspire much confidence either, as evidenced by multiple bottles of rum and beer located near their guardhouse. Furthermore the locks on the sliding doors and windows of the house are very basic, and one could easily imagine someone being able to work around the locks to get inside. Finally, the property management person used by the owner was entirely unhelpful, unreliable, and untruthful throughout the ordeal. When told about the robbery, he expressed no remorse or interest in fixing the situation, letting us know that "this happens" and that was that. He failed to tell the owner of the house, and in fact denied the fact that we got robbed. It is our suspicion that this person, who has access to house keys, may have been behind this incident... The owner was uncooperative in dealing with the issue following our trip, despite ample evidence that this house was not properly secured and/or managed to ensure the safety of the guests and security of their belongings. With hundreds of dollars worth of cash and belongings were stolen despite our best efforts to lock down the house, the owner was unwilling to provide us any compensation. I hope he addresses the security of his house for future guests. In the meantime, I hope this honest review provides ample warning to potential visitors.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great time, Great view, Great Vacation!

Our 10 day Vacation to Nicaragua could not have been more wonderful! The weather was great and the stay at the house was amazing. To top it all off the cook named Katalina made of some of the best meals you could imagine! We will defiantly be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Muy Bueno!

This property is beyond amazing. It has all the luxuries of a family friendly home in a nice location close to the beach and an amazing infinity pool. The cook Rob hired named Catalina was amazing. Her meals were one of the highlights of our trip. The views of the bay are even more spectacular than the pictures, and the rest of the home was exactly as pictured (except for a few paintings on the walls). The property manager Harry was very kind and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Casa Suenos to a friend or relative.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Dream beach house!!

This beach house has everything you need in San Juan and best of all it is private yet close to town. Renting a vehicle is great, but not necessary if it is not in the budget. The loft is super cute and the AC in all 3 rooms makes for a place that really sleeps a lot of people. Katalina is great, we had her cook for us for 2 breakfasts, and the pool is awesome. Thanks!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Great House with Perfect Location

Casa Suenos was better than we had imagined. The location is perfect; close enough to town to walk anywhere in San Juan del Sur, yet in a private area on the hillside that feels safe and doesn’t have people walking by the house. The house has A/C in both bedrooms and the living area which was very needed for this time of year (July). The infinity pool and views of the bay are amazing. You don’t need a car at this location. Owner, property manager, housekeeper, and neighborhood security are all helpful and easy to deal with. I would recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit San Juan del Sur. Very reasonably priced for what you get.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Santa Barbara, California

Exellent bargain.

I stayed there june 24th-july 1st and had a great time and the place was nice, clean and ready to get on arrival. It was no hassle working with owners or the local Nica team to get the keys or to get any help with the property. I would recommend this place overall and it's a great bargain but there are a few key points worth mentioning when you consider this property. - It's definitely a rental and made for larger groups of people. All the rooms have single beds with the master having two single beds pushed together. Not the most comfortable but doable. - The furniture in the living room and bedrooms are definitely functional but not what I would consider comfortable. - Great kitchen and great appliances. - The pool is shared with the property next door which isn't a problem if no one is there but I could see it getting crowded if a large family is renting next door. It could also use some shade/umbrella because it gets seriously hot up there but the water more than makes up for it. - Short walk to town but it's steep going back up and if you aren't a strong walker it will be an issue. Taxis are cheap and plentiful to get you back up the hill, though. - Ask them not to spray the place with insect killer right before you arrive. It was a bit harsh at first. - Great view of the city and beach! Very relaxing. - Great wireless Internet connection. Again, overall a great experience and I think it's great bargain for the money if you want a great place near town with easy access and I'm not disappointed I rented it I would definitely rent it again.

About the host

Hosted by Rob Burnett

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This house is owned by two Canadians Rob and Danny. We are a couple of passionate surfers who grew up enjoying all types of board sports, as well as travelling all over the world. We both visit Nicaragua often and love the beautiful beaches, great food, fun waves and wonderful people!

Why they chose this property

Danny travelled the entire globe searching for the perfect surf destination. After checking out Brazil, Australia, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Indonesia Danny decided to give Nicaragua a try. Within days he fell in love with the town of San Juan del Sur. The town has everything including killer surf within short driving distances. This house and it's sister house were both being built at the same time and we decided to buy this one because of it's amazing view of the San Juan del Sur bay.

What makes this property unique

The one thing that this house has that many of the other rentals in San Juan del Sur don't is that it is close enough to quickly walk to downtown, but at the same time it's far enough away that you enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the lush area that surrounds the house. The location, view, pool and setting are all amazing.

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