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Sunny day at the infinity pool BEST VIEW IN TOWN!!
Front veranda with two hammocks and four rocking chairs.
Tropical terrace with tons of space to relax
The front of the casa with stone terrace in front.
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise!

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Are you looking for a comfortable vacation home that has a luxurious, exotic feel? Do you enjoy watching the surf, being awestruck by colourful sunsets and gazing at billions of stars? Then welcome to Casa Colina.

Located only a short 5 minute walk to shops, restaurants and bars, our home features an open air living environment with a floorplan that flows onto the front veranda through 4 gorgeous custom built wooden glass doors that do not obstruct the views of San Juan del Sur Bay, the quaint town and surrounding jungle. Casa Colina was designed and built to North American earthquake standards by renowned architect Chris Robertson (Pier 39 San Francisco and Finca Las Nubes) on a ridge in the gated, boutique community of Paradise Bay. Our property features a large stone terrace that is an excellent space for yoga. Our guests can enjoy daily visits from exotic birds like white throated magpie jays, motmots, kiskadees, baltimore orioles, doves, hummingbirds and the occasional appearance of wild budgies. It's not uncommon to see Howler Monkeys in the trees surrounding the pool.

Casa Colina is more than a rental home, it is also our second home as we do spend several months a year enjoying the sights, sounds and our friends of San Juan del Sur. As a result, we take great pride in maintaining our home to the highest standards. Our guests comment that it does feel and look like a home, not a hostel or cold rental space like many other casas in the area. We would be delighted to share our incredible home away from home with you in our absence.

Our home is quite private, and while the 4 m x 8 m (12 ft x 24 ft) infinity pool, arguably one of the best in San Juan del Sur, is considered shared, it is only shared with the adjacent twin house and rarely would you find yourself sharing it with others. Because of the terracing, and the other house being below ours, anyone staying there cannot see into any of our spaces and vice versa. The pool is located behind the other house, but adjacent to ours. Anyone staying in the other house cannot see the pool, but there is a great view of the pool from our master bedroom and front veranda.

The bathroom in the master bedroom is only accessible through the bedroom, making it a very private space. The main bathroom is ensuite to the second bedroom but also accessible from the main living area through a separate doorway. Both bedrooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans while the loft bedroom has two wall fans directed at the sleeping area. Due to the constant gentle breeze, air conditioning in the main part of the house is not necessary.

Keywords: 2 bedrooms with king size beds, private loft with two twin beds, 3 twin sofa beds, oceanview, infinity pool overlooks ocean & town, covered veranda with rocking chairs and hammocks, separate large terrace and gas bbq.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 allowed: in designated areas
Smoking only permitted outside please!

Important information

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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

We should mention

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 in the mountains and near the beach. 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 - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tostadería - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ikal - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Josseline's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ding Repair Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise! on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$207, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Magnificent Views! See & Hear the Surf! Infinity Pool! Pure Paradise! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Church of Saint John the Baptist and San Juan del Sur Beach. Petroglyph and Old Lighthouse Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was deeper than expected which was really nice, there was as ledge in thw pool that was shallower to walk around. Ocean views and a nice sitting area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing beautiful views with relax and coziness included
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay in San Juan Del Sur!

Amazing stay in town. Perfect location for walking into town (steep hill coming back though). Katalina was awesome and I highly recommend having her cook for you as the food was amazing and plenty of leftovers.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FrannyB.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Beautifully maintained. Only suggestion would be railings to n walkways, very steep and changing cookware as the teflon is peeling. Katarina, the caregiver is very pleasant and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Higly recommend

We loved our stay at casa Colinas. Perfect location, can walk to town easily. The house felt realy secure. It was very clean! Katalina and Towe was great and answer us very quicly. I highly recommend booking there and if i have the chance to come back, i will book there again for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation station San Juan DelSur!

A very relaxing month at Casa Colina! We were bothered with some power outages but Towe,the owner was very helpful providing candles,flashlights and support. There were a few black widow spiders that needed to be taken care of as well. We would highly recommend this VRBO.We also had a very reliable taxi driver who was excellent and took us on a day trip and tour of Granada..and to many beaches near SJDS. The property is being fitted with solar power that will greatly ease the power outages. Catalina was awesome to deal with and we did hire her to cook us a Nicaraguan meal as well as getting our laundry done. We had a great vacation and totally enjoyed the Nica way old life.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in great area!

My group and I love love loved staying here. The house is so beautiful. The deck with all the rocking chairs was our go to spot in the evening to chill and watch the lightning. The nook up the ladder was so perfect for rainy movie nights. The grounds were perfectly kept and the pool was the absolute best. It overlooks the bay of San Juan. Best pool views hands down! Katalina is the Nica mom everyone wants and needs. She kept the house clean and cooked up some amazing dinners for us. Highly recommend booking her cooking services while you’re here! We would most certainly stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay and Meals!

My family of 5 including 3 children stayed at the house in February for 5 nights. The view of the house and pool was amazing, and the house was extremely clean and well furnished. The entire family loved sitting in the porch hammocks and admiring the view and breeze, day and night. The highlight of the stay was our property manager and cook Katalina who has overseen the house since it was built. She made two incredible meals of fish, chicken, and shrimp with fresh vegetables and potatoes that my wife and kids all enjoyed. She even made homemade french fries for the kids. Katalina assisted us with laundry, cleaning, and even helped us with our return transport. An amazing, friendly lady who provided a home stay unlike any other that we've ever done. The hillside view comes with a steep walk from downtown SJDS, but taxis are readily available and very affordable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Corinne T.

Best house in SJDS

Casa Colina is beautiful and well maintained-- has all the comforts from home. 7 of us adults fit comfortably, the loft space was a bit hot so the guys ended up sleeping in the living room which gets a nice breeze at night. The view is breath taking at all times of the day, but is especially cool at night when the town is lit up. As expected in Nica- the electricity did go out twice during our week stay, but that is no reflection on the home itself. even though the pool is quite small, it was such a luxury to have one after walking up the hill to get home. We all got massages at the house, which was incredible! Highly recommend doing that! Catalina is the best ever. Can't say enough good things about her! She is so helpful and brought us a ton of laughs and fun times. I highly reccomend staying at casa Colina if your considering staying in SJDS.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and accommodation in San Juan del Sur!

We stayed for a month ‘workation’. THE HOUSE: well laid out, nice and open, loved the balcony that runs its entire length. The AC in the bedrooms worked great, the main part of the house does not have AC but has fans and there is always a breeze being at the top of a hill. Kitchen was well outfitted, lots of appliances, dishes and cutlery. Had a great BBQ. We worked remotely and the internet was great – we asked the host to increase the bandwidth speed to be sure for $90. Worth it. THE PROPERTY: The pool and its view is outstanding. The monkeys visit the trees around it. There are chairs and a hammock, the chairs are pretty uncomfortable. Would be nice to have more comfortable chairs or a loungers so you could hang out. The pool is shared with the house below but no one was ever at the pool when we went. They have done a really nice job with the grounds, lots of plants and bougainvillea, feels quite private. The house is called Casa Colina for a reason. The hill is steep, you are breathing heavy/have a good sweat on by the time you get to the house. We are in our late 40s and in good shape so we didn’t mind it. THE LOCATION: You can walk into the heart of SJDS in less than 10 mins. Lots of shops, restaurants and bars, car rentals, markets. This is a town where locals live, so you walk through a neighbourhood on the way in. It's rustic and gritty, but we never felt unsafe and people were friendly. Loved all the dogs, cats, and chickens cruising around.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

best of jungle and city

great location, very near town as well as experience the wonders of a jungle setting. gorgeous views, rustic, but comfortable with everything you would need to enoy your stay. It is open to the elements, with the best outdoors, so make sure you are ok with the occaisional encounter with the local wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we stayed for longer!

The house was amazing. It had a beautiful pool with a view of the beach. We could even hear the waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Wow!!! Amazing view/location

I love this place, nice and quiet, people very helpful and kind, stay for eastern days thurs-Saturday. Highly recommend it, beautiful views, amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey V.

Perfect week in SJDS!

Everything about this rental was perfect, from the airport pick up to the departure today! I wouldn't change anything. Towe was extremely quick to respond to my messages, and we had zero issues with the house. The housekeeper, Katalina, is a joy to have around and an incredible cook- be sure to book her for a couple dinners. The pool is great, beds are comfortable, filtered water is included, house is secure (alarm system with security guard), wifi is reliable, location is convenient, and the view is wonderful. Would definitely stay again! A tip for future renters- the walk back to the house is a little bit strenuous for the last few minutes, as the house sits on a steep hill. With that being said, we were a group of 20-somethings and had no problem with multiple trips per day. A car was not necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

KYLEE M.

Perfection

Casa Colina was the perfect choice for our San Juan Del Sur vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this little town, and house. Catalina was great to us, would definitely recommend taking full advantage.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Corinne T.

Best house in SJDS

Casa Colina is beautiful and well maintained-- has all the comforts from home. 7 of us adults fit comfortably, the loft space was a bit hot so the guys ended up sleeping in the living room which gets a nice breeze at night. The view is breath taking at all times of the day, but is especially cool at night when the town is lit up. As expected in Nica- the electricity did go out twice during our week stay, but that is no reflection on the home itself. even though the pool is quite small, it was such a luxury to have one after walking up the hill to get home. We all got massages at the house, which was incredible! Highly recommend doing that! Catalina is the best ever. Can't say enough good things about her! She is so helpful and brought us a ton of laughs and fun times. Another positive- There is a security guard station before reaching the casa and a guard outside the property at night, so we all felt extremely safe. I highly reccomend staying at casa Colina if your considering staying in SJDS.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

PATTI P.

Casa Colina Extraordinaire

My sister and I stayed here in San Juan Del Sur for one month. Although, it it was the rainy season, it did not have any affect on our trip. This property is by far, the best property in all of SJDS. We spent many days walking and exploring the town and saw nothing as nice as this. The views are phenomenal, a private pool (which you will be very happy you have), and the lovely Catalina. She will cook for you, shop for you, clean for you and is wonderful. There is a lot of construction going on in this area in the way of new homes, so a tad bit of traffic and workers, however, very tolerable. The walk up the hill to the property is not for the weary. Doable, but by no means easy. We had a slight refrigerator problem, as our food was all freezing, but that was remedied quickly by the owner with a new refrigerator. Karen could not have been more helpful and concerned with any of our issues. I hate to give this property such a great revue, as I don't want you all to be there when I want to come back, but it is The Best in all of San Juan Del Sur and I did extensive research. You will not be disappointed if you choose this property for your visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Great home for families!

Our group consisted of 2 families with 4 children ages 1-5. This home was a perfect place to stay. We were able to walk to town every day (though we often took a cab back UP the hill), and we were within close proximity of nice beaches. Having a home base with a kitchen, air-conditioned rooms, and the pool made traveling with young children fun and *somewhat* easy. Katalina, as mentioned by many, is a wonderful cook and we all adored her. We also highly recommend finding the blue jeep beach taxi (driven by Martin) to visit some of the beautiful surfing beaches. Great home in a great town.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

You won't be disappointed

The Casa Colina was wonderful. This was a girls getaway. The house has everything you need, is spotlessly clean, King size beds are very comfortable, and you should definitely have Katalina cook for you, we had 3 meals prepared and she was top notch! I run several restaurants and can tell you that she is on par with my chefs! You will have left overs as well! We had Beef Tenderloin, lobster, mahi mahi and chicken. The hill is very steep, but you can take a cab if its too much for you to walk up, about 150 cords. We walked down, and took a cabs home. The wifi didn't work, I think they need a new box, they checked it out, but couldn't get it up and going. If you bring a laptop you can hardware in. If you use an Ipad or tablet, a walk into town for you. All the restaurants and cafe's in town have wifi so its not a deal breaker by any means. Harry the property manager arranged rides for us to different beaches, Hermosa and Maderas and we swam and watched some surfing. We had the best fish taco's ever at Maderas beach. Both beaches have a restaurant and bar. Lots to do, we chose to hang out, sample the local restaurants, make daqairies in house and swing on the hammocks at night. The price is right for this location, the food in town is very good. Service is exceptional. I felt safe, we even slept with the doors to the bedrooms wide open. You will need to adjust to the barking dogs, and Egg Horn Foghorn Roosters, but that was only the first night it woke me up, and because it was our choice to sleep with doors open. I have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Unbelievable luxury and view

One amazing, high end casa! The home was beautifully and comfortably furnished and was so close to town....you felt like you had no neighbours,as your view was so uninterrupted. Katalina came to cook a wonderful pineapple pork with local vegetables and the best mashed potatoes ever tasted! She is lovely! We loved the pool, the home and will definitely recommend it to friends! A great home to explore the west coast...wish we had longer
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8/10 Good

jeanne M.

casa tranquilla

Very nice home. Beautiful views. good location. Housekeeper, Katalina was very helpful. Tho she speaks very little english, we had several in our group who spoke fluent spanish so this was not a problem. The house is set high up on a very steep hill,hense the amazing views, therefore anyone with physical limitations may have difficulties. I highly recommend having Katalina cook dinner, at about 10$ per person it was a real treat.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

craig t.

Great spot

Very nice villa. We thought it was nicer than the pictures . The road is steep and requires a double back further up the hillside to access the small driveway. Might be a challenge for some. Property manager and Katrina very pleasant to deal with and handled one issue promptly.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An amazing place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Casa Tranquila. It is a muy tranquil place:) Katalina, the housekeeper, is a superb cook. She cooked two wonderful dinners for us. The house fits the description perfectly. The location was great and it was extremely neat and clean. We enjoyed the pool even on days that we went to the beach. San Juan del Sur is a great place to decompress and relax. We definitely will be back for another visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Home base with a view for adventure

I am a single father with 2 children 13 and 15 years old. We came to SJDS to experience a new culture, relax and learn to surf. The visit exceeded our expectations. Positives: The house is just as it appears in the pictures. Everything worked in the house. The pool was a wonderful spot to be on a hot summer afternoon. The view of the town and beach is fabulous. There are a number of beautiful birds that visit the surrounding trees. We rarely saw or heard our neighbors below. We did not use the TV but it did work! The wifi worked. The house was cool in the evenings without need for the airconditioning. Excellent cell phone coverage. The walk into town was short and felt very safe even at night. The traffic was minimal and the roads finer than most "developed" countries including the US. I would have been comfortable driving had I known in advance. The housekeeper is a gem and she prepared a fabulous dinner. Dario from San Juan Surf & Sport was extremely helpful and we loved our fishing trip with his company. The food in town was delicious and inexpensive. The surfing lessons were great and the beaches were empty; perfect learning conditions. Street vendors were surprisingly friendly and not pushy. The stores in the market likewise and there was a nice selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. We did not drink the tap water but none of us suffered any stomach issues from brushing our teeth or eating out! My daughter loved the Zen yoga studio. Need to Know but not negatives: We were aware there would be a hike to get home up the hill and it was! Most taxis could not get past the bottom of the hill (there is a small unpaved area damaged by the rain) but we welcomed the excersise! We had several power outages during our weeklong stay, but none so long that it caused any real issues. There was a lot of traffic up the road one night but most nights it was quiet. Selection in the grocery stores was very limited. There are some noisy nocturnal lizards that take some getting used to. Beautiful home in a beautiful little town with uncrowded beaches, great fishing and lots to explore.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Great House with Perfect Location

Casa Tranquila lived up to all the 5-star reviews we saw before booking this house. 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 which was nice for this time of year (July), and it’s located high enough on a hill overlooking the bay and town that a nice breeze cools down the house. 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.

About the host

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From California originally, but spent much traveling in the Tropics. Found Nicaragua almost six years ago and almost immediately was hooked. The people, the beaches, the culture, the scenery, and overall vibe is what attracted me most.

Why they chose this property

The view is what really sold me. Being able to gaze out over the picturesque town of San Juan, and see the waves is exactly what I was looking for,.

What makes this property unique

Casa Colina is truly a 5 minute walk to shops and restaurants and only another 3 minutes to the beach. The views of the valley, mountains, town, bay and ocean are spectacular. We can literally sit for hours at the pool or on the verandah and stare off with only the birds to interrupt the scenery and night lights. The peace and tranquility of this area is at the south end of San Juan del Sur and really doesn't require a car as do the other surrounding developments. And if we're feeling lazy, a quick inexpensive taxi ride gets us to where we need to be. There are plenty of inexpensive taxis and shuttles to get you to nearby surfing beaches as well as tour companies that can do longer day trips to outlying areas. The beach in SJDS is great for playing in the small surf or laying about, with plenty of bars and restaurants to serve you. The marina there offers fresh seafood for sale, fishing trips and fun sailing excursions to nearby beaches.

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