Welcome to San Juan del Sur! Our spacious home mixes natural beauty with eco-luxury modern amenities, offering guests a calm retreat. Located up a gated driveway less than 8 minutes from the center of town in a very safe, gated community with 24-hour security, this three-bedroom home sleeps up to six guests comfortably. The space boasts Wi-Fi, an A/C in each bedroom, complimentary gate-secured parking, a utensil-stocked kitchen, WiFi, and an in-ground pool with gorgeous sunset ocean views. Our home is located high-up in the hills in the sought-after gated community of Pacific Marlin, with delightful ocean breezes and jaw-dropping sunset views of the Pacific Ocean. It's perfectly located in the easy-going beach town of San Juan Del Sur. Less than 8 minutes outside of town, you'll have the benefits of being close to the action (but not too close!) and centrally located between town and the most popular beaches! One of most interesting features of the space is the shape of its structure, which is reminiscent of a lighthouse, and why locals refer to our home as “Casa El Faro.” The original building architect is retired Nicaraguan architect Nelson Brown, and designer Sara Elise has artfully enhanced the space to craft a peaceful and serene environment that includes a front room for gathering, a kitchen and breakfast nook, guest rooms & bathrooms, a long wooden table for working and dining al fresco, and an in-ground pool with pool lounge chairs as well as traditional Nicaraguan outdoor seating. All bedrooms have A/C, hot water, and are bright and minimally furnished with custom-made pieces to create a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Each space is unique in design, and has been curated with elements that echo the surrounding land, wind, and ocean. Clean lines and soft linen amongst poured concrete, cowhide, and greenery set the stage for custom wood-furniture and local hand-crafted artwork. And it's all set beneath wooden beamed ceilings that stretch upwards, reaching towards the sky. We're excited to share our space with you. Our home has the following offerings with your comfort in mind: - A manual gated driveway for extra security (and complimentary + secure parking space for up to three car rentals) - Plenty of outdoor space surrounded by papaya trees, howler monkeys, and a wide variety of birds - A wraparound terrace with traditional Nicaraguan seating as well as modern pool lounge chairs, overlooking an in-ground sunset view pool - A wide pool, painted dark grey so it stays warm in the evening, framing picturesque sunset views - A common area filled with custom and modern furniture for gathering and lounging - A kitchen fully stocked with kitchen tools you might need for your stay + a charming eat-in kitchen table - Three bedrooms (all with in-room A/C's): 1 Ocean Room upstairs with a king sized bed and ensuite bathroom with natural bathroom amenities and hot water, and 2 downstairs (1 Mountain Room with a queen sized and ensuite bathroom and 1 Jicaro Room with a king sized bed and a bathroom outside of the room, both with natural bathroom amenities and hot water) - A rainforest shower in the Mountain Room with picture window mountain + jungle views while you shower - A private Ocean Room wraparound terrace, outdoor seating, and hammock with gorgeous views of the pool, the Pacific Ocean, and surrounding hills - A private Mountain Room outdoor sitting terrace with mountain views, perfect for birdwatching over your morning coffee - Large armoires in each room for clothing storage - A small laundry room (to be used by staff only) with a washer and dryer. It's possible to add on laundry service to your stay, just ask us! We are also happy to provide more clean linens when needed, so please let us know if you need additional bedroom linens, bath towels, or pool towels during your stay. Also included in your stay with us is: - Complimentary twice filtered drinking water (some of the best tasting water in Nicaragua!) - A manual gated driveway to our home with 24-hour manned security in a gated community - Local WiFi (we have one of the most reliable WiFi networks in Nica. We have fiberoptic internet that runs at 20-25 mbps and supports up to 6 devices. We work from the house all the time and never have issues. Please note that we cannot control local WiFi outages or power outages.) - A/C in the bedrooms (and ceiling fans in the common spaces) - Dimmer lights in the bedrooms for ambience - Complimentary bathroom amenities: all natural body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in each bathroom - Complimentary grill use during your stay (please let us know if you want access to the grill as it is typically locked up due to security reasons) - Our comprehensive list of local recommendations and favorites to start your stay off on the best foot! Regarding the pool + additional cleaning services: - Pool cleaning service is provided by Jose and/or Jenny and happens multiple times a week between 7AM-3PM, and may or may not happen during your stay depending on when you are booked. (Please note: during the windy + rainy seasons, the pool is harder to maintain so if at any point during your stay you would like a “pool clean refresh,” just let us know!) - House cleaning service happens before and after your stay. Please note that the onsite cleaning staff will let themselves in and out of the house if they need to get into the space, as is the cultural norm in Nicaragua. - Optional wash + fold laundry service is available, if you'd like to add that on for an additional cost We also offer the following services to our guest in order to make their stay special: - Option for us to arrange for a stocked "breakfast" fridge for you (filled with produce, yogurt, locally made granola, an assortment of fresh fruit, ground coffee, butter, local jam, fresh eggs, sweet and savory bread options) upon your arrival, if you'd like to add that on for an additional cost (please note that if you choose to cancel your order once it has already been placed/confirmed, there will be a $25 cancellation fee) - Option for us to arrange airport transfers for you, if you'd like to add that on for an additional cost - Option for us to arrange an in-house full body 60 or 90 minute massage at your desired time, for an additional cost During your stay, please contact US (your hosts!) with any requests or issues. Please do not contact the onsite staff directly since there might be mixed signals. We will be more than happy to help you with anything you need! Casa El Faro sits in harmony with the land, the local town of San Juan del Sur, and the stunning sunsets that frame our magical setting. We're here to offer our home to great guests to appreciate beauty and unique design. We hope you'll have a relaxing and unforgettable stay at Casa El Faro!