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Casa Almendra - On Playa Colorado

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Casa Almendra Entrance
Fully equipped kitchen and bar
Dining Table with perfect beach views
Living Area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tola
  • Popular LocationPlaya Amarillo29 min drive
  • Popular LocationGigante Beach29 min drive
  • Popular LocationRancho Santana Beach33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casa Almendra - On Playa Colorado

Gorgeous, luxury 4 bedroom beachfront house with large pool and arguably the best views of Colorados beach break. The house is located on the beach directly in front of the main peak of the world class beach break Colorados, just a 15 minute walk from Panga Drops surf break and is just 50 yards (1 minute walk) from the community beach club, pool, restaurant and bar.

This house is complete with gorgeous luxury finishings, high end custom furniture, a large pool with shallow area for kids, spacious 2nd floor balcony and even a 3rd story star gazing/sunset deck. The house has a master bedroom upstairs with 2 twin beds (that can be united to make a king bed), private bathroom, direct access to a large balcony and unobstructed ocean views. There are 3 more bedrooms downstairs each with 2 twin beds (that can be united to make a king bed). One bedroom has it’s own private bathroom and the other 2 bedrooms share a bathroom. All rooms have a/c including the living area and there is fast speed fiber optic internet, Dish Network TV and a backup generator for the house that runs everything including a/c units in the case of a power outage.

****A separate casita/studio just 20 meters from the house, but on the same property, is also available to rent at an additional cost for larger groups. The casita is fully equipped with a kitchenette, living area, private bathroom, loft with queen bed and catamaran hanging net, WiFi internet and private entrance. Can sleep 2 people max. (Extra Charge of $120/night all year round except on holidays. Holiday rate is $150/night. Max 2 people)****

The base rate is for up to 4 people and there is an additional per person cost for more than 4 people. The rates are  listed below and please note that VRBO adds their own fee on top of these rates. This house sleeps a maximum of 10 people, the casita is 2 people max.

2023/2024 Rates– (Daily cleaning included)

Surf Season – March to September: $725/night for up to 4p and $50/night for each additional person, 5 night minimum
Low Season – October to February – $675/night for up to 4 people and $50/night for each additional person, 4 night minimum
Thanksgiving: $840/night for up to 4 people and $50/night for each additional person, 6 night minimum
Holidays (Easter, Christmas and New Years): $950/night for up to 4 people and $50/night for each additional person, 7 night minimum
CASITA: $130/night for up to 2 people (All year except holidays)
CASITA HOLIDAY: $160/night for up to 2 people

SURF BREAKS: Colorados is a fast, barreling beach break with many peaks and A frames. It is a challenging break and best for intermediate to expert surfers. Panga Drops is just a 10-15 minute walk up the beach and breaks on a horse-shoe shaped rock reef. This wave generally has a mellow take off and a more vertical and playful inside section. This break can be good for long boarders or short boarders. Panga Drops amplifies swells and is usually bigger but more forgiving than Colorados. At the very north end of the beach there is a point break, Los Perros Point, that needs a good swell with the right direction to break, but with the perfect combination it can provide very fun rights. We can also arrange boats to any of the 10+ surrounding breaks.

SAFETY: Hacienda Iguana is a very secure community with 2 sets of gates to enter, guards posted around the community, The security staff in place insures that you will feel very secure and comfortable to roam around the community and beach as you please. The security is just for piece of mind as the whole Tola region is very safe and you will find that the local Nicaraguan community is extremely humble, friendly and helpful.

ACTIVITIES: For those that don't surf there are plenty of other great adventures, activities and day trips you can enjoy. We can arrange surf trips by boat of fishing trips leaving from Iguana if you can swim or paddle out to the boat or out of Gigante if you prefer to load the boat from shore. Hacienda Iguana has it's own challenging 9 hole golf course. A round of golf (18 holes) with golf cart and clubs is only $45/person. On Tuesdays there is an organized afternoon golf scramble for guests and residents. There are some great hikes and beach walks in the area to get out and enjoy the amazing views, clean air, nature and wildlife viewing. Other available activities in the area include massage, yoga, fitness classes, surf trips by boat or taxi, surf lessons, fishing, horseback riding, snorkeling, kayaking, SUPing, hiking, golf cart rentals, bike rentals, moped rentals, moto rentals, sailboat tours, transportation and/or day trips to get a taste of culture in the surrounding cities or to go visit volcanoes, crater lakes and other natural attractions throughout southern Nicaragua.

MANAGEMENT: Our rental management company, Iguana Surf Rentals, is located in Hacienda Iguana and we are around and available for anything you might need and any to help with any questions or concerns you might have. We provide an info guide in the condo, with information on activities, hikes, day trip ideas, maps, a restaurant guide, local restaurant menus etc.

MEAL PACKAGE: Our meal packages offer you a personal chef whose services include purchasing of fresh food, meal preparation, cooking a delicious meal and cleanup. Breakfast options for you range from pancakes, banana pancakes, French toast, eggs, omelets, gallo pinto, hash browns, fresh fruit, tortillas and/or toast. Served with coffee and freshly made fruit juices. Lunch and dinner generally consist of a meat (chicken, fish, beef, pork, or lobster) with potato, rice and/or tostones alongside a salad and/or fresh veggies. Our chef can also prepare sandwiches, lasagna, tacos, burritos, pasta, hamburgers, BBQ or pizza, or a particular dish of your choice – just ask! If you choose to dine out at any of the local restaurants, we will gladly reimburse you we just ask that you please give us a 24-hour notice that you will not want a certain meal, so our chef does not over prepare.
Meal Packages are priced as follows:
• 3 meals a day for $45/person/day –includes non-alcoholic beverages and a snack basket
• 2 meals a day for $35/person/day –includes non-alcoholic beverages
• Only dinner for $18/person or $21/person for lobster or steak dinner – no drinks included
Minimum of 4 adults required. Kids under12 are ½ price for a smaller portion.

ATM: We now have a Banco La Fise ATM in the community that is located in the commercial area of Iguana, across from NSR surf shop and in between our office (Iguana Surf Rentals) and Everyday Nicaragua. There is also a BAC ATM located just outside of Iguana’s main gate in the Riviera Market (about 4 kilometers away) that is open from 6am to 12pm. The La Fise ATM inside Iguana is often out of money and doesn't take all cards so it is a good idea to stock up on cash in Rivas or go to the BAC ATM outside the gates on your way to Iguana.
 
Iguana’s Restaurant and Shopping Options:  Within the community of Hacienda Iguana there are currently six restaurants. The restaurant at the beach club, Pili's Kitchen, serves healthy and delicious plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a great beach bar with happy hour specials. Iguana Brewery is just across from Scoops and serves its locally made craft beers in addition to a full bar, and doubles as a complete restaurant with breakfast starting at 6am, lunch, and dinner.  Scoops is an artisan ice cream, coffee, juice, and panini shop. Downtown Iguana is a restaurant with local Nicaraguan cuisine, open for lunch and dinner, and located in the commercial area below Casa Ananas and next to NSR.  Casa Ananas, located above NSR, is open for dinner with delicious and authentic Italian pizza, pasta and more.  Finally, the newest restaurant is The Salty Koala, which is in the La Joya commercial area and serves Asian cuisine. All these restaurants except for Pili's Kitchen at the Beach Club and The Salty Koala are located in Iguana’s growing commercial center where you will also find a La Fise ATM, NSR Surf Shop, Stop and Go Surf Market (groceries), Rios Market (groceries), Iguana Farmacy and First Response Clinic and our office, Iguana Surf Rentals and Real Estate. La Joya Commercial area has Pure Spa and Las Rocas Surf Shop/Boutique store.   

CAR RENTALS: There are 2 car rental agency options that are close by or service the Hacienda Iguana community. Alamo/Enterprise/National will deliver and pick up vehicles to and from your rental property in Hacienda Iguana. There is also a Dollar kiosk at the Costa Esmeralda Airport that upon reservation will pick guests up in Iguana and bring them to the airport to get pick up a car (free of charge).

GOLF: Guests can play a round of 18 holes of golf, which includes the golf club and golf cart rentals for just $45.

GOLF CART RENTALS: We can provide you with a golf cart to easily get around the community during your stay. The cost is $40/day and $240/week for a 4p cart or $60 day and $360/week for a 6p cart. The golf carts are not allowed outside of the community except to go to the preschool just outside the gates.


Property manager

Iguana Surf Rentals

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

About the area

Tola

Located in Tola, this holiday home is on the beach. Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course and Nahaulapa Thermal Baths are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Amarillo and Gigante Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tola

What's nearby

  • Playa Amarillo - 29 min drive
  • Gigante Beach - 29 min drive
  • Reserva Ecológica Zacatan - 30 min drive
  • Rancho Santana Beach - 33 min drive
  • Escondido Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rancho Santana Pool Bar - 31 min drive
  • Don Eloy's - 5 min walk
  • Rock Bottom Bar - 35 min drive
  • La Finca y El Mar - 31 min drive
  • Restaurante Casa Maderas - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Almendra - On Playa Colorado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Almendra - On Playa Colorado?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Almendra - On Playa Colorado?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Almendra - On Playa Colorado located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tola holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Playa Amarillo, Gigante Beach and Santana Beach. Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course and Reserva Ecológica Zacatan are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth V., Granada, Granada, Nicaragua

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Oceanfront
We stayed in Casa Almendra for 10 days over the 2023/24 holiday. The house is literally in front of some of the best surfing in the world. During high tide, the water comes as close to the front lawn as is possible without nudging onto the property. What did we like most? The pool, with its well manicured trees, which create the perfect amount of shade and sun. It would be a perfect setting to play hide and seek with small children. The decks were amazing, with rocking chairs or lounge chairs. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable. The property managers, Lindsey and Seth, were super helpful and always available. A bonus for us was that the house is situated almost within touching distance of Pili’s and the beach club/bar. We all loved this house and hope to stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Everything was amazing. The house, the chefs we hired, the pool, the surfing, the massages in the back yard, etc, etc, etc. Seth and Lindsey are amazing hosts. We couldn't have been happier with our trip to Hacienda Iguana and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great location. Great people
This is just an excellent house. The ladies loved it and the guys had the surf right out front. Attention to detail is in every thing they do here and Lindsey and Seth were great communicators and superb hosts. Thank you. Brett
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Casa Almendra and the grounds are beautiful. The pool has a huge shallow area that is great for young kids and lounging. Best location in Iguana. Right on Colorado’s and just a few doors down from the clubhouse. Lindsey and Seth are super helpful and quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
Our 4 night stay here was wonderful! The house and location on the beach is absolutely stunning. If you are looking for a place to unwind, surf, stroll on the beach this is perfect. The resort community is not a 24/7 party place but offers some activities and services on and off site which was exactly what the we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

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