Property was misrepresented. It is sleazy, unkempt, poorly equipped, in disrepair, with peeling paint on walls. The kitchen was cluttered with miscellaneous containers, boxes, cleaning utensils, water dispensers -- and ZERO cookware. Storage spaces are inadequate throughout the house. Tableware (cups, dishes, etc.) could be consolidated into fewer cupboards to free up cupboard space for foodstuffs instead of piling them on the kitchen counter.
BOTH bathrooms should have TP holders, clean toilet seats, and toilets that flush. All bedrooms should have fans, hangers, bedside lamps, and tables/dressers. A TV in the living area would be nice, instead of or in addition to the big stack of board games. More and/or better wall outlets would be welcome. If that's not feasible, then a supply of extension cords could help.
The power went out the one night we stayed there, and came back on, several times. If this is a common occurrence, guests should be advised of this and flashlight(s) should be provided in the house.
In addition to cookware in the kitchen, it would be nice if coffee and ice were available for guests.
The house COULD be cute and inviting, but it needs a lot of TLC, a fresh coat of paint, and attention to decor, amenities, and the layout of the furnishings.
The location is divine, but ONLY if the guest(s) have their own 4WD vehicle, as it is so remote, and far (800 meters) up a steep hill from the road.
We were under the impression that the owner lived on the property, as well as "managing" it. It was only when we arrived that we discovered this is not the case. The meal that was prepared for us took a very long time to appear after our arrival, and was nearly inedible. Our time would have been better spent being driven to a local restaurant.
The owner/manager had offered months ago to assist in booking our rented 4WD vehicle on the ferry over to Ometepe. By the time she inquired, ALL the ferries serving the island were fully booked fur the duration of our scheduled stay. We elected, then, to spend just one night (instead of 4), and to accept the overpriced (but very wonderful) driver she recommended. So we ended up paying for both our rented vehicle AND our half-day driver. We also ended up paying for both the Ometepe house AND the Granada house where we extended our rental by an additional 4 days.
I cannot recommend this property to anyone, until all of its problems are remedied.