Testimonials
Reviews from VRBO
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
There simply aren’t words to describe how amazing this place is. The house is beautiful, the community is beautiful, and the people there are incredibly kind. Travel We came down through Costa Rica with our five young children ages 1-10 and everything went as smooth as one could imagine thanks to Lindsey and Seth’s arrangements. The drivers guided us across the borders without issue and the border agents from both countries went out of their way to accommodate our large family. Surf The house is situated in the perfect place to watch the waves and paddle out for a couple when it looks best without sacrificing too much family time. There are peaks right in front of the house at all tides. Even when the waves were bigger I was able to push my kids into small ones on the inside at low tide. The crowd size fluctuates throughout the day and being right in front made it possible to score windows with near perfect uncrowded surf. Cook & Clean The meal package is definitely worth it. The food was excellent and the chef Chris and his helper Zach, were awesome and also great with the kids. The housekeeper, Lupe, was also really sweet and great with our kids. She always kept the house neat and tidy, not any easy task with 5 little kids running around, props to Lupe. Accommodations A big part of why the experience is so enjoyable is Lindsey and Seth who manage the property and arrange everything you might be interested in. They have it dialed. Both of them are extremely knowledgeable and responsive. I cannot recommend this area or location highly enough. There is plenty to do other than surfing and Lindsey will get you set up without a single hassle. Overall The whole vibe is unforgettable. I could say a lot more but I guess all that you need to know is you wont regret spending your time or money here. In fact you’ll probably feel good about it. You will enjoy your time so much I can almost guarantee you’ll consider purchasing land. Seth gave me a really great run down of what’s available, what’s a good deal, and what the process is like. Bottom line Hacienda Iguana & Casa Colorado’s is a special place.
Date of arrival – August 21, 2021
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We loved our time staying at Casa Colorados as it was a much needed vacation where we just relaxed. Seth and Lindsey were very helpful and great to work with. We had a few small issues working the TV and Seth came over immediately and helped us. Lindsey was also great arranging our transportation and some delicious meals we had at the house where the cooks come right to the house to prepare the meal at a reasonable price. If you like dogs, ask Seth and Lindsey to send over their dog Maya and she will be happy to be your family dog for your vacation.
The house itself is huge and amazing and beautiful. My wife immediately fell in love with the large kitchen. The bedrooms were all large and had great views of the ocean. There are plenty of large common areas and also private areas in the house.
We spent a lot of time outside in front of the ocean, listening to music through the outside speakers, playing corn hole, playing ping pong and relaxing in the nice pool. We also enjoyed going into the warm ocean, walking on the beach and looking for the toads that came out when the sun goes down. Speaking of the sun, the sunsets are absolutely beautiful here. We don’t surf, but I’ve heard that the surfing is great here.
Just a short walk from the house is “Pili’s Kitchen” which has great food and is right on the beach. We enjoyed talking to Pili and appreciated the fact that she wanted to serve great food. We ate there many times and also enjoyed “Happy Hour” there. The community of Hacienda Iguana is very nice and has multiple good restaurants including the new Iguana Brewery.
Besides the toads that come out every night, we saw monkeys in the trees in front of the house, some small crabs that came up from the beach, and an iguana who came right up to the pool. My wife even saw a large sea turtle on the beach.
The house staff is also great. Lupe constantly keeps the inside of the house in order and will even do your laundry. Vladimir keeps the outside of the house including the pool in tip top shape, and there is even a guard right outside the house for extra protection (even though the community is very safe).
I would highly recommend bringing your family to Casa Colorados and I hope to return again!
Date of arrival -January 14, 2020
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Where to begin? This house is absolutely amazing and all staff that work there are the most lovely people! Seth and Lindsey can make just about anything happen and are pretty much available at any time. The property is immaculate and spacious….we were 2 families/8 people in total and never felt cramped in any way. Lupe and Lilliana (the housekeepers) keep things clean and can help with anything. Vladimir (the pool guy) is very friendly and kept the pool and property pristine. We had Adriane (the chef) come every night to make dinner which was unbelievably delicious…even our picky eaters loved every meal he made. When we realized we hadn’t quite purchased enough items at the grocery store which is about 45 minutes away, the small store in town will actually deliver items to the house! Again, we just notified Seth of the items we needed and he in turn contacted the store owner and arranged the delivery for us. There were ample amounts of things to keep us occupied when not in the pool or ocean….tons of board games as well as lots of outdoor activities including a ping pong table, corn hole, and croquette. There are several wave runner surf boards as well as boogie boards and if that isn’t enough there is a wide variety of boards that can be rented from the surf shop in town. If you do not have a rental car or golf cart to get around, the town is about a 10 minute easy walk away. If while there you over buy at the little grocery store the staff there will even give you a ride back. Service with a smile greeted us at every turn. Our families landed in Costa Rica and Lindsey arranged transport for us along with a guide to assist us with the border crossing into Nica and the same on our day of departure. The attention to detail provided by management is like nothing I have ever experienced before….don’t be afraid to ask! Most likely they can accommodate your request! We are already looking forward to our return trip back….this property and the quaint town it resides in is an absolute gem!!! BTW…children’s ages that were on this trip were 10, 2 9 year olds and a 7 year old and there was never a moment of boredom…and when a “break” was needed there was Netflix to the rescue which you have access to on the TV in the living room Just can’t say enough good things about this property!!! A big shout out to Seth, Lindsey, Lupe, Lillian, Vladimir, Juan and Adrian….you made us feel at home 🙂
Date of arrival -January 6, 2020
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
There’s a big part of me that wants to keep this place a secret. But I need to give Seth and Lindsey the review they deserve, and that is, this place is PERFECT…… The house is incredible, it’s so comfortable and has room for so many people. Each room has an ensuite!!!! The pool is the best one on the beach, with a front row seat for watching surfers all day long.
The staff in the house are amazing. Lupe, Bladimir and Adrien are the best!!!!!!!
Without a doubt a place that we will return to again and again. We’ve been twice and can’t wait for the next trip….
Also, the gated community of Hacienda Iguana is so awesome, from the golf course that’s so fun to play, to the ice cream shop, Ceasar’s market, NSR surf shop, Iguana Brewery, Pili’s, and the list goes on…
Dreaming of Nica until we go back.
Date of arrival – July 17, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Seth and Lindsay make it so easy to enjoy your stay and can accommodate requests quickly. After surfing perfect waves and playing golf for a few days we decided we wanted to fish and Seth made it happen within a couple hours. Went out and caught 20 mahi and tuna then brought it home and had the chefs make it. Do yourself a favor and book this property. Thanks again!
Date of arrival – May 11, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Where to begin? This house is absolutely amazing and all staff that work there are the most lovely people! Seth and Lindsey can make just about anything happen and are pretty much available at any time. The property is immaculate and spacious….we were 2 families/8 people in total and never felt cramped in any way. Lupe and Lilliana (the housekeepers) keep things clean and can help with anything. Vladimir (the pool guy) is very friendly and kept the pool and property pristine. We had Adriane (the chef) come every night to make dinner which was unbelievably delicious…even our picky eaters loved every meal he made. When we realized we hadn’t quite purchased enough items at the grocery store which is about 45 minutes away, the small store in town will actually deliver items to the house! Again, we just notified Seth of the items we needed and he in turn contacted the store owner and arranged the delivery for us. There were ample amounts of things to keep us occupied when not in the pool or ocean….tons of board games as well as lots of outdoor activities including a ping pong table, corn hole, and croquette. There are several wave runner surf boards as well as boogie boards and if that isn’t enough there is a wide variety of boards that can be rented from the surf shop in town. If you do not have a rental car or golf cart to get around, the town is about a 10 minute easy walk away. If while there you over buy at the little grocery store the staff there will even give you a ride back. Service with a smile greeted us at every turn. Our families landed in Costa Rica and Lindsey arranged transport for us along with a guide to assist us with the border crossing into Nica and the same on our day of departure. The attention to detail provided by management is like nothing I have ever experienced before….don’t be afraid to ask! Most likely they can accommodate your request! We are already looking forward to our return trip back….this property and the quaint town it resides in is an absolute gem!!! BTW…children’s ages that were on this trip were 10, 2 9 year olds and a 7 year old and there was never a moment of boredom…and when a “break” was needed there was Netflix to the rescue which you have access to on the TV in the living room Just can’t say enough good things about this property!!! A big shout out to Seth, Lindsey, Lupe, Lillian, Vladimir, Juan and Adrian….you made us feel at home 🙂
Date of arrival -January 6, 2020
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We returned to Casa Colorados this year for Christmas and New Years and, of course, it was just as amazing as our first stay. This is the perfect vacation rental. The house is spacious, extremely clean and may have the best pool in all of Hacienda Iguana. The staff are always so friendly and absolutely excellent at what they do. Hacienda Iguana as a whole is an amazing community, we always feel extremely safe and well taken care of the entire time we are here. I would highly recommend Casa Colorados to anyone visiting Nicaragua.
Thank you Seth and Lindsey for all your outstanding help and hard work!
Date of arrival: December 22, 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was the third time my family and friends have stayed at Casa Colorados and we are always impressed with the attention to detail that the house manager (Seth) gives to ensure EVERY aspect of our trip is perfect. This trip was for my birthday and the entire house staff and community made this trip extra special! The food from our private cook was amazing, the fresh squeezed juice fantastic, and private messages by the water a dream. We went hiking, traveled by boat to other beaches, went horse back riding on the beach, golfed in the community, hung out at the bar just down the beach (best mixed drinks ever!), traveled in to Granada, zip lined, and surfed (of course!). I wish we could stay here more often! This house and community is a dream!
Date of arrival: November 26, 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
It was our second time in casa colorados , everthing was perfect again.,although we traveled at the peak of the political crisis everything went well and was perfect with lots of sun good waves and zero crowd.Just waiting for next year.
Date of arrival: June 7, 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Probably the nicest house on Iguana Beach! Room for all your friends and family. Great views from every room.
Date of arrival
April 16, 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great property. It’s in great condition. We were 2 families, 8 ppl, who stayed in the house. There was plenty of room and we didn’t feel on top of each other. The location was great as you could walk right out to the beach and pool. We loved having the privacy and such easy access to the beach. There’s not a lot to do so it’s definitely a vacation where you need to relax but there are hammocks and lots of chairs to help you mellow out. We’ll be back!
Date of arrival
March 16, 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We had the privilege of staying at Casa Colorado over president’s day. The house and location are unbelievable. The property managers (Seth and Lindsey) were very helpful in coordinating group transportation and surf lessons (both highly recommended) and anything else we needed. We also got the meal plan. Arling is a fabulous chef. His food was so delicious. The food is better than anything else around and I highly recommend it. Finally, the property was completely safe. This was something I was worried about as we had never travelled to Nicaragua before. Our family cannot wait to come again!!
Reviewer location
Utah
Date of arrival
February 18, 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This house is located on one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever stayed on. Whether you love to surf, run, hike, fish, swim or just laze by the pool with a good book, Casa Colorados is the perfect destination. Our family of 4 really only used the main floor of the house. It can accommodate two families or more. We are not expert surfers, but we all took surf lessons with Ryan and it was so fun! Our youngest son has caught the bug and he spent most days trying to catch the perfect wave! We had great success fishing with Zak’s tours.
Amilcar and Martha prepared the most amazing meals for us – highly recommend the meal plan – it is more reasonable than eating out and the food is every bit as good – and often better – than local restaurants! Property managers Seth and Lindsey were extremely attentive and took care of arranging whatever we needed. One of the most fun and relaxing vacations we have taken as a family over the last few years. We will be back!
Reviewer location
West Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Date of arrival
December 28, 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great place to be. Our Host Seth couldn’t possibly been more accommodating. Key words, Just Ask!
Date of arrival
September 23, 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This house felt like staying at our own 5 star resort. Everything is taken care of and the staff are phenomenal. The location couldn’t be better for surfing and hanging at the beach club. We can’t wait to get back.
Date of arrival
June 3, 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stayed at Casa Colorados in late April 2017. A beautiful house on the beach, directly in front of the surf zone. Recommend the meal plan, The cook is very good. Staff was great, couldn’t have been taken care of better. Seth and Lindsey were great at handling all of our questions and needs. Thanks to all
Date of arrival
April 25, 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Went down to Nicaragua with a group of buddies that I grew up surfing together. We stayed at Casas Colorados thanks to Iguana Surf Rentals and Surfbreak Rentals. This place was incredible! From the moment our van picked us up at the airport to the last day the staff was amazing. The house was super nice and the pool set up in the backyard watching the surf was second to none. The waves were amazing too, we scored a few mental days at 4-6 feet out front of the house. Barrels were the name of the game and was stoked to see all the boys get shacked all day. I was super impressed with everything, and the meal package is definitely epic, every meal was great. The Colorados ranch community had a super good vibe, and the margaritas at the pool area were next level. This place is insane. I highly recommend it to anyone that surfs, likes adventure or even for a family vacation. Just stellar setup and awesome people. Thank you Casas Colorados!.
Date of arrival March 16, 2017
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The perfect location and home to stay when in Nicaragua. Casa Colorados is an incredible place to relax, dream, swim, surf and just take in beautiful and breath-taking Playa Colorado Iguana. This home is everything you could possibly want, inside and out. The staff members are warm, friendly and skilled at what they do. You will eat like kings, enjoy an immaculately clean home, a beautiful outdoor space that includes a stunning, well taken care of ocean-side pool and a space for outdoor yoga too. Uliana, Lindsey, Seth, Ryan and the gang made our vacation at Casa Colorados a dream come true! We look forward to returning next year!!
Stayed: January 2017
Submitted: January 28, 2017
Source: VRBO
Look no further…you’ve found the best house in Playa Colorado Iguana! This home is amazing. Our family of four enjoyed a week in paradise at Casa Colorados. Seth and Lindsey are extremely helpful and responsive. They’ll help you plan a dream vacation, from horseback riding on the beach to jet skiing in Gigante. The staff at Casa Colorados are wonderful. It was a true vacation for us….no cooking or cleaning for week! The meals were delicious and plentiful and the house was sparkling clean. Our kids loved the fact Scoops and Spokes delivered ice cream to our front door…nice perk for a 10 and 12 year old!
Words cannot describe the amazing beach front view. The most difficult decision you’ll have to make each day is if you want to relax in the pool or on the beach. 😉 The colorful sunsets every evening are not to be missed…gorgeous!
Book this house now, you won’t be disappointed!
Submitted: Jun 29, 2016 Stayed: Jun 2016 Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
This is my second time at this house the place the staff were all the best I’ll be back!
Submitted: Jun 3, 2016 Stayed: May 2016 Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
I really can’t figure out where to start. Everything about Casa Colorados is top notch! The house itself is breathtaking, every room has everything you need, the fact that you are on the beach is amazing and the views are breathtaking. The staff are perfect! They made each day better than the last. Lindsey and Seth are so good at what they do, so helpful and willing to help with anything you need.
I’ve already started to figure out how I can get back, hopefully it will be sooner than later.
To the staff of Casa Colorados and Lindsey and Seth, thank you for making our family trip one that we will never forget.
Submitted: Mar 3, 2016 Stayed: Feb 2016 Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
My family and I travelled to Nicaragua for the first time in feb 2016 and we are so happy we did. Casa Colorados is an incredible house and the pictures online don’t even do it justice. The house is immaculate and the staff are so caring and friendly. We sincerely miss them along with the incredible views of the ocean. Sitting in the pool everyday watching amazing surfers is something we soon won’t forget! May I add we also had 3 babies with us and they couldn’t have been happier in Nicaragua. Thanks to the Casa colorados team for helping us plan such a wonderful family vacation. We can’t wait to go back!!!!
Submitted: Mar 3, 2016 Stayed: Feb 2016 Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
I’ll start by saying the managers and team at Casa Colorados are top notch. Seth and Lindsey are extraordinarily attentive and the team they have built around them is top notch – not just by Nicaragua standards where the service economy can be a bit lax – but by top destination standards. If you have the chance to stay at this property don’t pass it up!
The house is perfect for adventure oriented families and groups – well equipped and suited for seasoned travelers. Highlights are the pool and location – right on the Colorados’ break. Each of the rooms is well appointed and the main living areas are roomy and well furnished. Maintenance of the property has been excellent and the recent upgrades to the landscaping and grounds make the whole property an inviting destination. Another of the highlights for us was the food and service – it isn’t often we are able to stay at a house and avoid clean-up, cooking and dishwashing. It was that much more relaxing as a result.
Lastly and importantly, the owners of the property seem to have made a great impact on the local community – all of the expats and locals in the area were extraordinarily complimentary of their contributions.
Submitted: Jan 11, 2016 Stayed: Dec 2015 Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Seth & Lindsey are amazing, very generous with their time to help with anything needed. I give them a 10 out of 10. And of course Casa Colorado’s is the best place in Nica and the waves were killer.
Stayed: September 2015
Submitted: September 24, 2015
Source: VRBO
Great place, well maintained, great staff. Seth and Lindsey take care of everything, Roger is great in the kitchen, Lupe keeps the place super clean. Great surf, perfect view. Couldn’t have been better…
Stayed: August 2015
Submitted: September 3, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Adventure seekers
Casa Colorado is THE house you want on Playa Colorado. It’s got the perfect location right in front of the best wave and walking distance from the beach club. It’s also an amazing house – gorgeous views from every room, a fantastic layout perfect for 3 families (6 adults and 5 kids), well-stocked and kept very clean. Unlike other places we’ve rented online, this one lived up to the photos 100%. Enough cannot be said also about the staff who handle all of your needs at the house. All of the “moms” on the trip (including me) agreed that this was the best vacation we ever took because we didn’t have to do a thing given the cleaning and cooking (we got the 2-meal/day meal plan which we totally recommend) and transportation. There was no need to leave the property. We could swim in the pool or the white water, watch our husbands surf and just relax. Lindsey, who manages the property, along with her associate Haydon, was fantastic in arranging literally everything we needed from multiple shuttles to various locations, to fishing trips, boat surf trips and even getting us a pig to roast on the beach for a special birthday meal. Bonus of the trip? Seeing monkeys in the trees on and around the property and swimming in 85-degree water right in front of the house. We’re already booking our stay for next year same time.
Stayed: August 2015
Submitted: August 21, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Families with teenagers
Casa Colorados is Awesome. It was the perfect set up for our family. The house was clean, the staff was amazing and the location couldn’t be beat! Def get the Meal Plan…Totally worth it. We will be back again and again I am sure.
The surf was epic for all ages.
Stayed: August 2015
Submitted: August 20, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
Beautiful house, location second to none. fantastic surfing, friendly locals. AC cools quickly, extremely clean Great staff! Looking forward to return!
Stayed: June 2015
Submitted: June 16, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Tourists without a car, Families with teenagers
This house rocks! Great views & amendities. We came here to surf, but anyone would fine this house & area exceptional. Lindsey & Seth made everything so easy and were very accessible & eager to help.
Stayed: May 2015
Submitted: May 12, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Families with teenagers
The house has everything you need to live in comfort, and a fantastic staff. Seth has excellent recommendations on all the surf spots. The patio has the best view of Colorados surf and just a few houses down from a great restaurant with new specials every night. The Wi-fi is fast, Dish TV picks up every station, and the AC works solid so you have all the amenities of home. Bring strong sunscreen.
Stayed: May 2015
Submitted: May 11, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Adventure seekers
My family visited casa Colorado for the 2nd year in a row. Everything was perfect from Seth the property manager to the chef, grounds and housekeeper. The house is well maintained. Horse delivered to your doorstep as well as most anything you will ever need. Congratulations on a perfectly run vacation rental.
Stayed: February 2015
Submitted: March 17, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: People with disabilities, Families with young children, Pet owners, Sightseeing, Girls getaway, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Age 55+, Romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
Our two families spent the 2014 Holiday Season at Casa Colorados. It was our third trip to Hacienda Iguana for about half the group and we can’t wait to book a fourth visit. Seth and Lindsay were fantastic property managers. The house was kept in immaculate order and our meal plan was delicious. We highly recommend the meal plan – our food was phenomenal and it was great to just stay “at home” after a full day of sun. We were very well taken care of by the entire Colorados staff. The house was perfect for our two families with plenty of space to be together or not. We loved the pool and the boys enjoyed the waves from dawn until dusk. Seth was very helpful with scheduling excursions outside of the complex. Make sure you take advantage of Scoops and Spokes for ice cream and a bike tour. Casa Colorados is wonderful and we highly recommend it. Looking forward to our next visit – just hope we can stay here! It wouldn’t be the same.
Stayed: December 2014
Submitted: March 3, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Tourists without a car, Age 55+, Families with teenagers
Seth & Lindsay have it dialed in as property managers! They arranged safe reliable airport pickup/return transport to the house. Our driver was so friendly and toured us through Granada and Rivas for cigars and groceries on the way. The house was amazing! Strongly suggest you sign up for the meal plans even if just 2 meals a day as the place is remote and there are only 2 restaurants in the Iguana Resort gates. Not to mention the cooks are SO good and it is a great way to experience local food. (They will cook you basically anything you want) If you need anything there is a local phone in the house direct to Seth and they can organize any extracurricular activities you want including riding horses on the beach or a sunset sail on a catamaran. The locals are very friendly too!
Stayed: February 2015
Submitted: February 24, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Sightseeing, Girls getaway, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
we recently returned from casa colorados (and wish we were still there)! my husband and i traveled with friends, 3 other couples, all in our early 30s. this was just a fun getaway for us….all we wanted was sun, drinks, the ocean and a pool! this had everything and so much more!!
Casa Colorados is absolutely amazing! The location is stunning. The beach is private and not crowded in any way. just enough people for it to be entertaining and fun! watching the surfers from the pool when a swell came in (i say that as if i know anything about surfing :)was a great time. every single sunset was gorgeous and professional-type pictures can be taken right on the back porch. the house is large and easily kind of sectioned off. we all had our own room and bathroom and plenty of privacy. the back porch and yard (where we spent pretty much the whole time) is perfect with plenty of chairs. the pool is the prime spot to relax or watch all the action.
i highly recommend doing the inclusive meal option. we had them cook breakfast and dinner for us on several days. everything was delicious and less hassle for us! although we couldn’t communicate too much…the cooks were so nice and did a wonderful job. cleaning was great as well. she was there everyday and would help with anything we needed. i understand that if you don’t want cleaning every day, you can request that. the pool/yard guy did an amazing job of upkeeping everything. there when we woke up, he kept the place looking fabulous!
seth and lindsey were awesome and willing to help out with anything! if we wanted to arrange a day trip, rent bikes, or even just figure out the tv….they did it all.
the community consists of the beach houses, houses inland, a golf course, a sports bar, surf shop, bike/ice cream shop and a beach restaurant. can’t say enough good things about all of it!!
truly loved this place and almost don’t want to brag on it as to keep it a secret 🙂 we hope to be back soon!!
Stayed: January 2015
Submitted: February 13, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers
We hosted our second wellness retreat here at Casa Colorados! The property now has a beautiful palapa built next to the house where we can teach guests Pilates and yoga with a gorgeous view of the beach. In addition, the kitchen is spacious, easy to cook in, and has an amazing view of the ocean. The rooms are spacious and immaculate. Overall, it is the perfect place to host a full service retreat.
Stayed: January 2015
Submitted: January 20, 2015
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Girls getaway, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Age 55+
This house is absolutely amazing. I traveled with my family and we had a great time from start to finish. Our ages ranged from 70 to 21. The house was kept in immaculate shape inside and out. I surfed 3 to 4 times a day behind the house while the family enjoyed the pool and fishing excursions. Seth and Lindsey were amazing hosts. They were always there to answer any questions or to help set up our fishing and surfing trips. The house staff and our chef were also great. They always kept the house spotless inside and out and had a wonderful dinner prepared for us after a long day of having fun!! I highly recommend Casa Colorados!!
Stayed: November 2014
Submitted: December 13, 2014
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Sightseeing, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Age 55+, Romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
Amazing house and location. House has everything you would want and more. The house was always kept in immaculate order from the cleaners who did multiple passes per day to the pool guy who made sure the pool was in perfect shape. Lots of space for larger families or groups. If you rent this house, consider the food plan which is affordable, tasty, and helped keep us energized to surf sunup to sundown.
Stayed: September 2014
Submitted: September 23, 2014
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Families with teenagers
We arrived on a Tuesday afternoon and left the following Sunday morning–the six of us guys scored the best waves of our lives my a long shot. We were talking during the trip about taking Indo off our bucket lists–just keep coming back to Casa Colorados! The house is immaculate, spacious, and comfortable. We had Seth providing us with perfect advice on what breaks to surf on which days based on tide and swell–we score BIG TIME as a result every day we were there. The food was excellent, fresh, and always on time whenever we asked; and the portions were exactly what a group of VERY hungry surfers needed! It’s hard to imagine a better surf trip–we are all still pinching ourselves. Good thing we had Tony Z there for three days documenting on trip on camera (he was awesome as well–a surfer taking surf photos and giving us additional advice on what breaks to surf on various days). Thank you guys–we will be back!!!
Stayed: September 2014
Submitted: September 23, 2014
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Adventure seekers, Families with teenagers
We stayed in The house for a week and it was perfect! Enough room for everyone. The place is beautiful not to mention how great and friendly all the staff were. Anything you needed they would help! Such an amazing trip! Highly recommend the stay here!!
Stayed: July 2014
Submitted: August 10, 2014
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: People with disabilities, Families with young children, Girls getaway, Tourists without a car, Age 55+, Romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
We just returned from 10 nights at CC. Our group of 10 all had a wonderful time. The house is very spacious and has all the amenities that you will need. The sparkling pool is just steps away from the back of the home and has a great view of the waves. The Nicaraguan rocking chairs on the porch were a popular spot to read and enjoy watching the surfers. The surfers in our group were treated to amazing waves.
We opted for the 2 meal plan (breakfast and dinner) and highly recommend that route. Arlyce and Eduardo were our cooks, they were amazing. Excellent Nicaraguan and American food. All super healthy and ready for us when we wanted it. It would be very difficult to do all of the cooking yourself. The grocery store (Maxi-Pali) is quite far away and the selection is not that great. Load up on snacks and alcohol on your way in.
We went on a few excursions but mostly spent our days enjoying the house. We did Da Flying Frog Canopy Tour in San Juan del Sur which was excellent. A few of us tried to go spear fishing, which was a total bust, (limited equipment on board, the kids never even got to try it. It ended up being just a panga boat ride.) We all hiked to Playa Gigante and had lunch which was cool. 4 of us spent the day going on the ferry from Rivas to explore La Isla de Ometepe which was an extremely long day but worth it for sure, except for the restaurant the guide chose which was terrible.
For our airport pick-up and all of our transportation we had Raphael. Great guy. He was super knowledgeable about Nicaragua and it’s culture and history. He is amazing, ask for him.
A couple of glitches keep me from giving this property 5 stars. When we arrived at CC after a very long travel day, no one was there to meet us and the house was extremely hot and very dark outside. No pool lights on or anything. We figured out how to get all the air conditioners going, but it did take a few hours to cool the place down. We did touch base with Seth, the property manager, a few times and he did help us arrange our excursions, but never did he come back and check to see how they went or if we needed anything. We never did meet Lindsey or even see her at all. The main air conditioner went out on the second to last day which was pretty uncomfortable. Forget the TV. It is so hard to operate that you will need a specialist. We never even attempted to operate the tv in the master.
All in all a great trip and we all would not hesitate to return to Casa Colorados.
Stayed: July 2014
Submitted: August 4, 2014
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Pet owners, Sightseeing, Girls getaway, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Age 55+, Romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
7 of us stayed at Casa Colorados in mid-March. Everything was literally perfect from the food to the staff to the house. Seth and Lindsay were great hosts and left us wanting nothing. Obviously this is a very popular spot for surfers but even for non-surfers, I can’t recommend Casa Colorados enough. We will definitely come back and stay at this property…hopefully in the not-to-distant future!
Stayed: March 2014
Submitted: March 28, 2014
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Sightseeing, Girls getaway, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Families with teenagers
This is our second trip to Playa Iguana. This is the first time we have stayed at Casa Colorados. What a beautiful house right on the beach. The ocean is just steps from the house. The photos accurately describe the house. It is big and comfortable and clean. The property is well maintained. The pool crystal clear and warm. The bedrooms large and lots of room to relax through out the house. Our party of 6 adults and 2 children had a magnificent time. Running on the beach, relaxing by the pool, going hiking, looking for monkeys and exploring the area were just a few of the things we did. Lindsey and Seth the property managers, met us upon our arrival. They were extremely helpful and took very good care of us. We felt safe, secure and had no worries. We indulged in the meal plan and had wonderful dinners every night. The staff was great and you did not know they were there. If you enjoy great family time, good food, nice weather and endless things to do, then you have to stay at Casa Colorados. You will not be disappointed. What a property!!
Stayed: February 2014
Submitted: March 3, 2014
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Sightseeing, Girls getaway, Tourists without a car, Adventure seekers, Age 55+, Families with teenagers
The house is awesome you couldn’t ask for a better location and layout. Went with a group of 5 friends and it was perfect. Would be great for families as well as there are plenty of extra beds and a few huge futons. The break is literally 20 yards from the back of the house it couldn’t be more convenient to surf. I will be back for sure may bring the family next time. I highly recommend the meal package the food was great and you don’t have to lift a finger it is a no brainer.
Stayed: January 2014
Submitted: February 7, 2014
Source: VRBO
Recommended for: Families with young children, Adventure seekers, Romantic getaway, Families with teenagers