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Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana

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Pool
Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana

Comfortable, spacious and private. Close access to exclusive beach bar and restaurant. Private pool and wireless Internet. Access to our amenities. Fully equipped. Daily maid service included. Full time chef available for an additional charge (hours 7:00am – 7:00pm). Meals and menu can be arranged on arrival. Very private with access to world class amenities onsite. Access to some amenities which are independently owned and operated and separate from the residential community may require the payment of an optional resort fee. The payment of this fee depends on which facilities you plan to access. Please see the concierge at the resort desk for particulars of which amenities have an up-charge if interested.

500ft to the beach....World class surfing right out front!

Property manager

John and Evelyn Edwards

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 46-5097619

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beachside Home Luxurious Gated Residential Resort Rancho Santana
Beachside Home Luxurious Gated Residential Rancho Santana Limon
Beachside Home Luxurious Gated Residential Rancho Santana
Beachside Home Luxurious Gated Residential Resort Rancho Santana
Beachside Home Luxurious Gated Residential Rancho Santana Limon
Beachside Home Luxurious Gated Residential Resort Rancho Santana
Beachside Home Luxurious Gated Residential Rancho Santana

About the area

Map
Limon, Rivas

What's nearby

  • Rancho Santana Beach - 5 min walk
  • Santana Beach - 8 min walk
  • Hacienda Iguana Golf Club - 31 min drive
  • Guasacate Beach - 33 min drive
  • Gigante Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Finca y El Mar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Santana Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Taqueria - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pili's Kitchen Organic Fresh Mediterranean - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Maderas - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana located?

This family-friendly Tola villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Rancho Santana Beach and Santana Beach. Escondido Beach is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cesar R.

Peaceful
An amazing house for friends and family. The kitchen had everything for us to cook daily. Close to the beach and the hotel. We all loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

This is an amazing property. Plenty of space available even for our group of 6 adults and 4 kids. Comfortable beds and overall the house is very well kept. The house is immersed in nature which makes it very quiet, lots of privacy, and opportunities to see many different types of animals. It is also very convenient that you can use all the amenities (pool, spa, restaurants) offered by Rancho Santana, which is an upscale resort with mostly English-speaking guests. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Paradise
We had an amazing time at Casa Santana It had everything we needed and more, including a lot of outdoor space, a garden, a wonderful view, and an amazing kitchen with really great appliances. But most of all, it was immaculate and had the most comfortable beds. I felt right at home the whole time and never wanted to leave. We will for sure be going back. I strongly recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Excellent Experience
My family and I stayed at the house for 11 nights and really loved it. The location is excellent with a short mini-workout walk down/up hill to the main clubhouse. The The house itself is extremely spacious and very comfortable. the outdoor areas are beautifully manicured and the pool is large. We loved Rancho Santana, with its mix of natural beauty, surfing, rugged terrain and luxury. John was an absolute pleasure to work with and highly responsive every step of the way. We definitely want to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Roger L.

Home away from home.
My family and I had a great time in Nicaragua. What a surprise to see the improved infrastructure and safe surrounding. The Inn and Resort area were impressive and we were able to take pictures that could be made into post cards. Casa Santana was more than I expected. The modern kitchen made it a breeze to cook breakfast and prepare snacks during the day. Taking a swim every morning before breakfast drove home the fact that we were on vacation and enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely bring my family and vacation there again. Roger Luna
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Excellent experience!
My husband and I have long been traveling to Nicaragua, but we have always done "budget" travel. This time, we invited my in-laws (in their 70s), and decided to upgrade. We stayed at Casa Santana for 3 nights, and it was wonderful! The house is solidly built with beautiful wooden fixtures and gorgeous native wooden furniture. The rooms are large, and the beds are very comfy! Our favorite part was the patio by the pool, with lots of different chairs and hammocks for relaxing. It was so quiet at night, and not hot at all during the day. Its located within the community of Rancho Santana so you have access to the clubhouse and pool if you want, or you can just stay in the house! Everything was immaculate and well-kept, it is obvious the owners have spent a lot of thought and put a lot of care into the place. Highly recommend!

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beware! This property is not as advertised. The advertisement that the house is “Beachside” is a stretch. House is on top of a steep hill from the beach with multiple other houses between it and the beach. Some key pictures in the listing are outdated; for example, the listing picture of an ocean view from the first floor no longer applies as it appears to have been taken over 10 years ago before tree growth blocked the view. The home is advertised as inside Rancho Santana; however, what is not disclosed is that Rancho Santana charges a resort fee of $17.25 per person per day. The resort told the home owner to clearly disclose the resort fee in his listing, but he refuses. The owner claims that the resort fee is optional and only payable if you use the resort amenities, but resort staff state it is required to be paid regardless of what amenities are used (we were told the resort fee was owed at the front gate when we first arrived). Other problems: lizard poop all over the top bunk bed when we arrived (we have pictures), a broken ceiling fan, A/C remotes with dead batteries on our arrival, and bathroom doors that have the wrong type of lock creating safety issues. The interior bathroom doors inadvertently locked behind us. When we called the manager, they said they didn’t have a key to reopen. When a locksmith arrived the next day, he said these were incorrect locks for bathrooms and the door latches were out of adjustment. For the above reasons, I can’t recommend this home.

8/10 Good

Jose Ernesto

Agradable y tranquilo, cerca de la playa y muy seguro. La casa muy espaciosa, cómoda y bien equipada.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlon S.

Holidays
This property exceeded my expectations. It was located in a beautiful beach complex and the property manager went above and beyond helping us with our requests. It was a little confusing getting there, as Google Maps always sends you in another direction and there is no clear signage, once you enter the complex. I highly suggest providing the house number. All I had was pictures of the house and an address. Be aware there is no cable or antenna on the TV, so you are limited to paid programming. Also the bunk beds in 1 of the bedrooms have terrible mattresses. I had to have them switched and at the end piled to have it not completely sink in the middle; it did not work. Two of my guests slept in a sunken mattress. Other than that, the place is well kept and we had a wonderful 2 days at the beach. I would return, specially for the food our cook made us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

FIDEL, MANAGUA

At some point the electricty goes away...however the house is clean and well maintain
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Celia C.

Casa Santana
The house is very nice and fully equipped. Although the house is not facing the sea, the atmosphere is pleasant and the location is excellent. The service people arrived and the house was clean. I recommend this house and the owners are very kind. Of course I would like to stay with my family again. Playa de los perros is ten minutes from the house and it is a nice beach that I also recommend to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcela A.

I had a relaxing stay and the house was very comfortable!
The house was very comfortable. It was spacious inside and out!! The house was clean. It was well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen and in the rooms. A warning, you need a car to get to the beach if you have children or elderly people, the terrain is not easy to walk with hills and large gravel. Overall, I loved the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Amazing Experience
House is as listed in the ad and the photos are accurate. Host John and daughter Sherri are very helpful and are close by if needed. Property is well taken care of, clean and safe. Everything worked with no issue including the AC. You do need a vehicle (4x4) to experience this area and everything it has to offer. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arlen L.

Love staying in Casa Santana
We have stayed at Casa Santana in several ocassions during the last 3 years. It is the perfect place for out family. Plenty of things yo do for everyone. The beaches at Rancho Santana are amazing and the views aré stunning. The house has everything you need and has plenty of space. The club house has great food and drinks. And the trails are perfect if you like hiking or mountain biking. We will continúe to go every chance de have.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R., Bay Area CA

Great Location & Big house
There are not many houses in Rancho (Casitas and Condos are not houses) that are really walking distance to the Restaurant and Beach. From Casa Santana you can walk down the path passed the Yoga studio right to Rancho. It is a lovely walk and for me even walking back up the stairs was fairly easy. The house is big with a large patio area and swimming pool. There are views and balconies from all of the upstairs bedrooms. The house worked well for us as 4 singles, although one of the bedrooms is small and you need to walk through another bedroom to get to it. I think the house would be ideal for a family with kids over 6 or 7. It would even be great for 2 families because there are really 2 master bedrooms. You get cleaning service and a gardener. The grounds are lovely. The decor is perfect for the setting and the outdoor area very spacious. The Edwards and Sherri are really easy to contact and work with. We do volunteer work with the local community and will probably stay here often.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Johanna L.

Amazing property!! Dream Home~!
My stay at Casa Santana was the highlight of my two week vacation in Nicaragua. I fell in love with the home, it's architecture is breathtaking, I loved every artifact of decoration everywhere which was rich with Nicaraguan culture. My family and I had a blast and I dream of coming back to your property again in the near future. I loved the fact that we had access to the clubhouse which was an added bonus. The only feedback I would say is that we had no cable TV, only a DVD player. The other bummer was that the beach is not really for swimming, it's more for surfing. I come from Southern California where the beaches are really cold and so I was hoping for warm beach that was safe for my two children but the waves were gigantic and the water not so warm. Other than that, the water was really clean. But overall, this house is a dream house. Congratulations on your amazing taste!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dustin S., San Diego

Great property in playa Santana
We stayed for eight days at this lovely beach house which is just minutes walk from Rosado's surf break which is a really nice left point break the house is very clean and there's made service every day the pool is a really great added bonus the kitchen is well-equipped My only complaint would be that its stated to sleep seven but not if you're seven male surfers. It might sleep seven if there were couples that wanted to share a queen bed but overall fantastic
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Relaxing and luxurious!
Casa Santana is the perfect home for a family. We travel a lot but still had concerns about Nicaragua. The owners were so helpful before our trip, responding to every question with enthusiasm. They made us feel at ease before we even left the US. The location of the house is perfect. you can see the ocean from the house and the beach is just a short walk. The staff at the house are amazing and made the stay even better. Rancho Santana is gorgeous and having the amenities at your fingertips adds even more. We had Chefs from the restaurant come and prepare meals for us at the house so we could relax with the kids by the pool. I highly reccomend doing this.The house is such a great value, worth every penny. We can not wait to return to Casa Santana.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arlen L.

Just Perfect
Casa Santana had everything we were looking for. The house has a lot of space, it is well kept and the house keeper, Karina, keeps it very clean. The terrace and pool area is perfect to relax and enjoy. The location is great, safe and close to the beach. If you want to explore, there are some great mountain bike trails or you can visit nearby beaches all within Rancho Santana. The beach club was very nice and serves great food. I do recommend the Magnific Rock restaurant. It has amazing food and views! Our vacation in Casa Santana was perfect. Looking forward to our next stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

Casa Santana - A Week in Paradise
We travelled from a cold January in Canada to the wonderful weather and beautiful scenery of Casa Santana for a week in paradise. The property is beautifully manicured, with fresh coconut for refreshment from the hot sun! We spent most of our time enjoying the relaxing outdoor living space with the perfect-sized pool to cool off when the heat got too much. The beaches that are close by were excellent for swimming, relaxation and surfing! The house provides a great home away from home. Whether it was preparing meals in the large kitchen, catching up on reading in the living room, or just settling down for the night in the comfortable beds; this place has it all. The property is very clean and well-maintained. I would definitely recommend this property as a great vacation spot for families, friends, surfers, or those looking for peace & quiet.