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Stunning Secluded Lakefront Villa for Families and Groups - Pet Friendly!

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Property grounds
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
San Juan de Oriente, Granada (department)
  • Popular LocationLaguna de Apoyo1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGranada Cathedral28 min drive
  • Popular LocationCalle la Calzada28 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Forest Room

1 King Bed

Forest Room

2 Single Beds

Lake View Room

1 King Bed

Lake View Room

1 King Bed

Lake View Suite

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Lake View Suite

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

7 bathrooms

Forest Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Forest Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lake View Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lake View Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning Secluded Lakefront Villa for Families and Groups - Pet Friendly!

Welcome to Villa Laguna, the place to enjoy all the natural beauty of the amazing Laguna de Apoyo. We offer tranquility, comfortable rooms, incredible views and direct access to the lagoon in a quiet area with a shallow beach. Villa Laguna is ideal for families or groups that look for privacy and comfort in a unique secluded and natural setting. No neighbors, so you can be as quiet or loud as you wish.

The villa boasts 7 rooms with private bathrooms and can comfortably sleep up to 20 people. There are two expansive suites equipped with 2 queen beds and a single bed with french doors that lead to private balconies where guests can relax and admire the views of the laguna and bird watch. The suites can accommodate up to 5 people each. The remaining 5 rooms are all doubles (with twin beds that can be pushed to form a king) with two of them facing directly the Laguna and the other 3 with views of the forest. All rooms are equipped with ceiling and floor fans and have their own private modern American standardized washrooms. All linens and towels are provided. We offer laundry service at an additional cost.

Amenities at the villa include a spacious fully equipped kitchen, dining and living area located around an outdoor patio. An open bar/rancho overlooking the lagoon, a waterfront covered multipurpose deck that can be used for exercise, yoga, workshops etc... and ample well kept gardens provide you with all the space you need for your stay. Apart from enjoying the lagoon and its magical waters, there are also a few hiking options for all levels.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
- Your rental includes the services of a cleaning lady each day and a guard each night. Some days of the week you might also see our gardener around. We offer the services of our talented chef for an additional fee, but you need to book this in advance to make sure we can schedule her shifts accordingly.

- Massage services can be arranged but only if you let us know in advance.

- Remember we are located remotely and there are no shops nearby. Make sure you bring everything you need if you do not wish to go far to buy supplies. We sell alcoholic drinks here for your convenience.

- We also have a local driver that can run errands for you during the day for a very reasonable price if you need him to.

- There are 10 cats and 4 dogs in the property. The dogs are kept in our area during your stay, but the cats roam around freely (they are all friendly). If you do not like (or are allergic to) pets, this might not be your ideal place.

- We are located in a natural reserve and chances are you will encounter a bug at some point, just so you know what to expect :)

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We live onsite in a house located at the back of the property. We respect your privacy and we expect you to respect ours. We are available for anything you need via message and we will come over if needed.
There is always at least one member of staff around during your stay.

GETTING HERE AND AROUND
The property is located in the most secluded area of the Laguna de Apoyo Natural Reserve. No 4x4 drive is necessary but if it has been raining a lot it you might want to consider at least a high vehicle. Currently, all vehicles have access to the property, minus big buses (minivans and smaller buses like Coasters are fine).
There is parking for 5-6 vehicles.
We can offer options for transportation to get you here for an additional cost, enquire for details.

HOUSE RULES
- Only the number of guests specified in the reservation will be allowed. Outside visitors are allowed but you need to let us know in advance so we can warn our staff. The cost for day visitors is 5 USD per person, and if they stay the night the cost is 15 USD per person. Unannounced visitors will not be permitted to enter.
- No drugs of any kind are allowed.
- No smoking inside the rooms or in the kitchen/living area. You are welcome to smoke at the rancho area or the gardens.
- Only small private events are allowed amongst the guests included in the booking. If you are looking for a large event with day visitors attending, you must first check with us and additional costs will apply.
- We ask for responsible drinking as the property has many steps and heights that could be dangerous if guests have abused alcohol.
- The balcony rooms may not be safe or suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
- The villa is located in a protected nature reserve so there will be insects and wildlife which must be treated with respect as well as the natural environment. No fireworks allowed.
- Well behaved pets are very welcomed for a fee but they are not allowed on the beds or sofas. There are already rescue dogs and cats in the property, so if you bring pets, make sure they are friendly to the furry hosts (the dogs are kept in our area for your convenience, but the cats roam freely).

Property manager

Miriam

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No outside guests allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in the gardens.
No drugs of any type allowed.
Unannounced visitors will not be allowed.
Visitors are allowed but you need to let us know in advance. The cost for day visitors is 5 USD pp, and if they stay the night the cost is 15 USD pp.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Juan de Oriente

This villa is located in La Laguna, a neighborhood in San Juan de Oriente, and is in a rural area and on the beach. Old Train Station and Old Train Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laguna de Apoyo and Rerserva Nacional Volcan Mombacho. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Map
San Juan de Oriente, Granada (department)

What's nearby

  • Laguna de Apoyo - 1 min walk
  • Granada Cathedral - 28 min drive
  • Parque Central - 28 min drive
  • Calle la Calzada - 28 min drive
  • Masaya Volcano National Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Corral- Desayunos - 22 min drive
  • La Frontera Restaurante - 26 min drive
  • Leche Agria El Corralito - 25 min drive
  • Restaurante Asados de mi Pueblo - 24 min drive
  • Mi Viejo Ranchito Catarina - 23 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just spectacular!
Part of me doesnt want to leave this glowing review because I want to keep this perfect place to myself! It's like a picture perfect resort all to yourself! The Laguna de Apoyo is absolutely magical and these accomodations are superb. We hired the amazing chef to cook us delicious, nutritous vegan meals, we were wellcared for by the rest of the staff and Miriam was available to arrange transportaion and answer any and all of our many questions. You have to be willing to stand the heat, but the laguna is always there for a refreshing dip and there are many fans available and a generator kicks on when the electricity inevitably goes out in the area. I want to come back again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Remote
It was a beautiful view & the property was beautiful. Miriam was a great host. Unfortunately, we did not get to stay at the property as it was inconvenient for the crowd we were with. The road to get to her place is very narrow and uphill. We were in a 16 passenger van and it became difficult to go up to her home. When we got there the rooms did not have any a/c splits just fans, there were a lot of stairs and we were traveling with elderly and more elderly were coming to visit therefore we decided to leave. As we were leaving our van barely made it out of the property as it is all dirt and the tires were skidding. We tried to work something out with Miriam to get some type of credit back as it was not convenient for us but she didn’t budge. Also, make sure that you buy everything you will be cooking, water, etc as the nearest pulpería is about 20-30mins out & definitely don’t recommend driving to and from after sundown. But once again beautiful property with beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location for a peaceful getaway
Our group had a fantastic stay, the villa is one of a kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Lagoon at Nicaragua.
A beautiful place surrounded by nature, appropriate to enjoy in a group or family. Oscar and Rosa are very friendly and make you feel at home. Amazing environment to disconnect from the city and energize the body and soul.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. The house had ample room for our family and direct access to the water. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained. There's a fully equipped kitchen available. Staff was welcoming and very knowledgeable about local activities and restaurants - very helpful! We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Miriam

Host profile image
Hola! We are Maribel and Miriam, two wandering souls originally from Spain who met in the DR Congo, in 2013. We both had just joined the UN to bring our professional skills and experience to the peacekeeping mission there, wanting to have a more meaningful career. We have been best friends ever since and eventually became business partners by opening Villa Laguna, a unique space for retreats and group experiences.

We are very much looking forward to hosting you,

M&M
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