My wife and I along with 5 friends had an amazing stay at Casa Bella for 7 nights. 30 second walk to the beach, great waves for surfing, the neighborhood and location had great food and drinks, the sunsets were unreal. A VERY special shoutout to the caretakers Fernando and Marlene for taking care of everything we needed from getting us a shuttle to San Juan Del Sur, organizing massages for our group, cooking up an amazing lobster and chicken dinner, and answering all of our questions. Would 100% recommend Casa Bella to anyone! Also recommend renting a golf cart to cruise around the neighborhood to the store, bars/restaurants, etc.

Had a great trip. Location was really good for surfers and hacienda de iguana was a safe community.

Overall everything was as advertised, with beach access directly across the street. Property was clean and services were great. The on property security was a surprise, but was seamless. Overall great trip and would recommend.

Awesome location 2” walk to beach. Our property staff was unexpected and amazing, we felt like royalty every day. The bicycles, boogie boards and surf boards on site were also an added treat.

Our family had an amazing time at Iguanas and staying at Ernie’s home made it even better! The house is beautiful…lots of old world charm, comfortable beds, everything you could need in the beautiful kitchen and right across the street from 2 world class surf breaks…with golf right down the road! We loved it!

The house and the location were perfect! What an amazing place and the caretakers of the home were so friendly ans good at their jobs! Every morning and throughout the day they took care of the place and us. We didn’t expect to have the house and pool cleaned daily it was an added delight. Highly recommend arranging to have massages at the house! So peaceful and the masseuses are very good and so kind. Can’t wait to come back 🥰

You're in for a treat because Ernie's almost beachfront rental at Hacienda Iguana in Nicaragua is straight-up awesome! With its perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, you'll never want to leave this paradise. Let's start with the 4-bedroom rental with a pool - it's the perfect spot for little kids to let loose and for adults to soak up some rays. The pool is a total game-changer, making it easy to cool off from the hot Nicaraguan sun. And with enough space for everyone to spread out, it's the perfect place for a family vacation or a getaway with friends. Ernie and his team will certainly make your stay unforgettable. From booking horse rides and masajes to arranging local excursions, they go above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of your vacation is perfect. They are incredibly hospitable and will make you feel right at home. And while Ernie's almost beachfront rental is not located directly on the beach, it still provides easy access to the beautiful beaches of Hacienda Iguana. You can take a short walk or bike ride to reach the sand and waves. And with such close proximity, you'll still be able to hear the sound of the ocean from your rental. All in all, Ernie's almost beachfront rental at Hacienda Iguana is the epitome of cool. With its top-notch amenities, incredible staff, and easy access to the beach, it's the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun. Trust me, you won't regret booking a stay here!

We spent five nights at Casa Bella and couldn't have been happier with our choice. The pictures truly don't do this property justice. The house is tucked into a nice and quiet lot in Hacienda Iguana. The rooms are very private and open up onto the beautiful courtyard and pool area. Fernando was amazing at keeping the pool area clean... no small task during the windy season. He was also great at offering any help with directions and suggestions for things we could do. The house was immaculate (thank you Maglena (sp?)and cleaned daily. We loved the short walk to the beach and then being able to wash off in the outdoor shower and hop into the pool. My partner just had knee surgery so easy access to everything was key. Our only regret is not having signed up for a few days of lunch and dinner prepared at the house. Maybe next time! We have stayed at many, many VRBOs over the years and this one blew us away. Thank you Ernie, Fernando and Maglena for a perfect, relaxing vacation.

House was great, location is across the street from beach. On premise staff provides great service.

Stayed for a month at Ernie’s home with family and friends who stayed for 7-10 days. Loved the home, close proximity to the beach/ocean. Very much enjoyed the staff, Fernando & Marlene, who are true gems. Appreciate the great vacation, Lynn

We had a great time every thing was better than expected,cleaning everyday.very safe

Ernie is a great at getting back to you quickly when you have a question. And the property was absolutely fantastic for relaxing and having some down time.

We couldn’t have been more thrilled about this stay. The housekeepers were kind and sooooo helpful—they did our laundry and dishes, kept the place super clean and safe around the clock. We will definitely be back!

This property was a perfect place to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Plenty of space and bathrooms for everyone, a great pool after a day at the beach, and a well stocked kitchen, laundry, linens. The staff were simply wonderful and cleaned every day. I cannot overstate how much we enjoyed Casa Bella - everyone loved it and had a great vacation. Thank you Ernie!

We loved our stay at Ernie’s property. It’s very unique with its internal courtyard and pool area! We had a great time. Ernie was great with communications and quite helpful.

Another awesome time at casa Bella. Fernando as usual was great and helped us with anything we needed. Good waves and great people. Highly recommend!

This is the absolute best setup for a house especially if you are traveling with other members of your family or guests / friends. The open courtyard is fabulous for meeting up and relaxing with everyone. The pool is super cool and refreshing! Our kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Great for the kids that aren't the best swimmers, as it has a beach style entrance and seating around the edge that they can swim over to and rest on. The beach is literally right across the street and is the perfect distance, smack dab in between both colorados and panga drops. The on site team, Fernando and Marlene were so sweet. Our whole group had a fabulous time. I'd highly recommend!

Our group had a great time! Super close to Colorados and Panga Drops. House overall could use some upgrades and maintenance, especially in the common areas to make it more comfortable for groups.

The home was beautiful, it was laid out nicely, the courtyard with the pool was very inviting. This home, with a little TLC, would be perfect. It seems to be that this home is rented regularly, therefore would provide enough income to maintain it properly. It’s too bad to see such a beautiful home get neglected when it comes to fixing small things. Regular maintenance, and attention to detail would go a long way and make the guests experience much better. The price was reasonable, however, I would’ve had no trouble paying more for the property had everything been in proper working order, and the condition of the house cared for. This property could easily deserve five stars. I might consider staying again, although based on my experience, I would check out other homes first.

We loved this home. It’s located in a perfect area of Iguana. The housekeeper made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times. The ocean is literally 45 second walk and everything you need is located within the Hacienda. My spouse and I enjoyed the area so much, and fell in love with the culture, we purchase a small piece of land nearby! Thank you!

We loved this home. It’s located in a perfect area of Iguana. The housekeeper made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times. The ocean is literally 45 second walk and everything you need is located within the Hacienda. My spouse and I enjoyed the area so much, and fell in love with the culture, we purchase a small piece of land nearby! Thank you!

The home was beautiful, it was laid out nicely, the courtyard with the pool was very inviting. This home, with a little TLC, would be perfect. It seems to be that this home is rented regularly, therefore would provide enough income to maintain it properly. It’s too bad to see such a beautiful home get neglected when it comes to fixing small things. Regular maintenance, and attention to detail would go a long way and make the guests experience much better. The price was reasonable, however, I would’ve had no trouble paying more for the property had everything been in proper working order, and the condition of the house cared for. This property could easily deserve five stars. I might consider staying again, although based on my experience, I would check out other homes first.

This house was great for a group of people. The house staff was great, no complaints at all. Super close to the surf break, great for kids, short walk to restaurant, and very helpful and friendly staff. Considering that we accidentally made a booking error on our last night - the owner was super nice and accommodating to our needs to book another night at the last minute. Thank you!

Had a great experience with this Spanish colonial style house steps from one of the best beaches in Nicaragua. The sheltered, open patio allowed us to relax by the pool in the shade. Perfect place to share with your family or a group of friends.

A great place to enjoy a spectacular beach! We had a couple issues when we arrived, but the caretaker was able to resolve them. Daily cleaning service was an unexpected bonus.

Had the opportunity to take the grown kids on a family trip. Great house and attentive staff. Only things was many light bulbs and fans were not in working order. The master bedroom was amazing. Kitchen space was great for cooking and outside seating was relaxing.

We had ten family members for two nights to attend out wedding, the wedding ceremony was done right next to the pool in the courtyard. Everything was perfect. This beautiful house is s stone throw from the beach. This place is fantastic. I promise you will love staying at Casa Bella. The staff were beyond words, great people. I can honestly and highly recommend this house for anyone who wants to experience Paradise here in Nicaragua.

Awesome time - too short

Great place right across from the beach! Super clean and well kept the only thing would be to know that items in the garage aren't necessarily part of the deal. Talk with property manager Fernando beforehand.

We (2 families of 4 with children aged 6.5 and almost 2 years old) had a wonderful time at Hacienda Iguana. Ernie’s house is right across the street from the beach, meaning you don’t even need to put your shoes on to dive in the ocean. It is located exactly in the middle of Panga Drop and Playa Colorado, 2 great surf breaks. You don’t even need a car when you’re there - we rented 2 golf carts which allowed us to move around the community, to Pili’s (where the food is delicious and the vibe awesome), the ice cream shop or the local mini markets. Fernando & Marlene who attend to the house are very nice and caring and will do anything to help out, from cooking meals to finding nannies to look after of the kids. Special thanks to Lindsey from Iguana Surf Rentals who made everything so easy: securing the golf carts, helping us book surf and gym lessons, getting our way around outside of Iguana and printing our COVID tests! The house has a nice hacienda-like design with a small pool in the middle and all rooms have A/C. It could use some basic improvements though like changing the tiles around the pool and updating some pieces of furniture. But it is so conveniently located and Ernie and his staff are so accommodating, responsive and helpful that those things are easily forgotten! We hope we will come back next year.

The house is absolutely stunning. The location is right across from the entrance to the beach, and a few minutes walk to Pili's. The owner provided lots of information and was quick to respond to requests. The house and staff were great. Would stay at the property again. The only issue we encountered is at night we did notice a lot of ants in two of the bathrooms.

We had a wonderful vacation at Ernie’s place.