First, Arnoldo is a wonderful host. He is a great communicator before, during and after the stay. He made nice recommendations, arranged for cooking by Juana and went out of his way to rectify my error (I forgot to return the keys and he met me in Managua for their return). Juana and Carlos are the most pleasant and kind people. Juana is a fabulous cook at a very reasonable price. The beach was very relaxing and amazing for the shell searching my wife loves to do. We hope to be back!!

We loved it!! Place was awesome quite and clean , Carlos and Juana were very helpful and did their job as caretakers perfect , we would recommend this place to anyone

Wonderful place to stay!! A great location for quiet relaxing beach/pool time. Exceptionally clean. Lovely caretakers and host. 5* all the way.

Overall our stay was awesome. The beach house was perfect for us. The ocean, view, accommodations and hosts were beyond expectation. We (myself, husband, 4 year old son and brother in law) stayed here for 5 nights. Juana cooked for us and it was delicious. Carlos kept the property and pool very clean and was available any time we needed. Arnoldo was very easy to communicate with, friendly, helpful and quick to respond to questions. The location of the beach house is very quiet and relaxing. To start I will say that arriving in the evening was probably not the best choice. We drove to the beach house and didn’t realize the sun sets around 6:30. The location was not difficult to find but there are many dirt roads and renting a 4x4 or hiring a driver would be less stressful. Also I would keep to main paved roads (hwy 1 and hwy 8) Google maps tried to give us “short-cuts” and those are a VERY bad idea. I think it is important to mention that very few people in this area speak even a tiny bit of English. Google translate is helpful if needed. Other than these learning opportunities (lol), we absolutely love Nicaragua! The vibe here is very relaxing, safe and the people are friendly and helpful. And very importantly, the fresh healthy food is something we will miss. Because of this great experience, we are now seriously talking about getting a place of our own here. Thanks Arnoldo, Juana and Carlos for being such great hosts! Highly recommend:)

¡Fue espectacular! Spectacular! The home had all the amenities we needed. We felt safe and the people where so kind. Having the choice between beach and pool was more than what we needed. The bedrooms were more than accommodating, each with its own bathroom. There's a separate bathroom in the living space as well and that was an added benefit. Went with our 82 year old mom and she was in love with it all. It was a true adventure to a small piece of paradise. Relaxing is not the right word. We enjoyed the views, the people and their families, and all nature provides. It was wow!

The location of the property and the view was marvelous. However, what made our stay go from good to great was the staff. They were attentive and exceeded our expectations. Thank you for the opportunity you provided for us to stay on your property.

best experience i have had in a long time

Entertaining was easy at Sun-Sand-Surf. The house gets sea breezes in the morning and land breezes in the afternoon. The sitting and dining areas face the lawn, infinity pool, a sandy beach, and a ridge of rocks. At high tide, the waves spray and surge over them like a fountain, leaving sandy pools at low tide, fascinating for my baby granddaughter. While I used the house to host two families, consecutively, it is fine for a couple, sleeps four adults properly, and up to six if most are kids. You can get three small cars in the garage if you park them right. My reunion with a former colleague turned into a two-day party with his family. The house is pretty much baby-proofed. Pochomil in the dry season is too hot even for the hammocks. Better to be in the surf near Pochomil, a km. down the beach, or taking a nap under an air conditioner. Except for horses trotting by or grazing the beach, little distracts from the ocean view. The day after Christmas, the beach filled with people, pick-ups and horses. Kids and families sat in the tidepools when the surf was high, hearing it break on the other side and shrieking when a wave surged over and drenched them. The beach was empty again the next day. After my guests left, the big house next door came to life. Boys and dogs explored the beach. A bartender arranged white chairs on the sand. Men talked at the barbeque. Women, shoulders bared or covered by scarves, settled in and toasted the sunset. It looked like a scene from the Kennedy estate in Hyannis. Juana met my appetite and those of my son, his nursing wife and baby daughter with comida tipica, a dozen vegetables and tubers, twice as many fruit, and dozens of bananas for the baby. Each day we ate fish that had swum half a mile off the beach the previous night or that morning. After an 8-hour layover in San Salvador, I slept to NYC, cleared Customs, rechecked my suitcase, and trekked through terminals with my Canada Air boarding pass issued by United on behalf of Avianca. Boarding the flight to Ottawa, I finished my book, passed Customs again, and left the terminal with the bus driver. While unpacking, it started to snow. Grateful for the morning flight, I made another coffee, started the wash, and walked through slush to the grocery to find the longest lines of the year. The cashier explained, “Lots of specials today because we’re closed tomorrow. Happy New Year's.” Hope to see you again in 2020.