Coffee With The Monkeys, Long Walks On The Beach, Your Tropical Getaway Awaits!

La Perla was the most amazing stay. We booked it originally for 13 nights for our honeymoon, but ended up needing to change it to only 8 nights. Corinne was very helpful and communicative through that process. As for the casita, it’s beautiful beyond belief. It sits off of the central neighborhood lane on its own little dead end. The indoor space has nice high ceilings and everything we needed- cookware, coffee maker, hot showers, shopping bags, beach towels, and the outdoor space was extensive with three patios, one of which is fully netted against flies and mosquitoes. We spent almost every day of our stay at Playa Marsella, which is truly a five minute walk from the door. Corinne made our stay so special. She answered all our questions beforehand and checked in with us about the house after we arrived. The neighborhood is dirt roads, and we managed it in a sedan, but we would choose a truck or motorcycles instead! We stayed January 1st through the 9th, and had sunny skies and warm swimming every day. Thank you for an unforgettable and relaxing honeymoon!

Last year we started our trip to Nicaragua with four days in this beautiful house. This year we finished our trip with eight days here.This year we rented a motorcycle so we were able to easily get groceries, which allowed us to make good use of the very well appointed kitchen. The hot water throughout the house is unusual in Nicaragua. It was very nice for washing dishes as well as ourselves. There is also a washing machine and dryer.The location is terrific for exploring several beaches in the area and for supply runs to San Juan del Sur.One afternoon we had at least 50 howler monkeys pass thriugh the trees right by the house. What an experience!We would highly recommend this property. Both the owner and the manager are very quick to respond to any concerns.

The monkeys did not disappoint! This place is a great secluded spot and is very private and relaxing - just sit and listen to the birds and monkeys Walk to playa marsella is an easy 5-10 minute walk and we had the whole beach to ourselves most days. The restaurants at far end of the beach make great food- Islote has the best chicken fingers and rancho marsella makes great tacos.Any question we had about the house or the area was quickly answered by the owner Corinne, who was great to deal with. Definitely would stay here again and highly recommend. 10/10

La Perla was amazing and we plan on returning in September to hopefully purchase in the same area. Corinne was amazing l, stayed in touch with great tips about the area and the house. Denise, the property manager, was attentive and helped us with the few things we asked for, Jackie, the housekeeper, was amazing and unobtrusive, and the maintenance crews were unobtrusive and kept the are tip top. The space has all you could need to have a great vacation. New outdoor grill, gas range inside, inside (not really needed) and an OUTDOOR shower that was refreshing and had two hammock next to it to dry off on! If it is not the rainy season a small car is possible. I would however recommend a small SUV 4X4 so you can explore properly and get the most out of the property. The beach is soooo close and you can go left or right out of the back gate. And the roads will lead you to the beach in 5 minutes. There is a new supermarket close by and the old er one is across the Main Street. Both have their positives. Meat market is directly across from the old supermarket and is awesome. Lastly, th me beach is a tranquil and local place with great places to catch a sunset, some ceviche and a cold beer with El Islote becoming our favorite! Thanks, Corinne for everything!

We stayed here for four nights to kick off a month in Nicaragua. This was the nicest place of our stay so far (three weeks in). The casita is lovely and very well appointed. There are plenty of dishes and everything you would need if you decide to cook. A very easy walk to Playa Marcella if you prefer to eat out. It is possible to walk to Playa Maderas but if you have any mobility issues you would likely want to hire a car or rent a motorcycle.

Roads are bad Power outages frequent Grocery store definitely 3rd world Monkeys can be very distracting

Is a lovely house. Comfortable. All that you need. We loved the surroundings, quiet, nearness to the beach. We found a small grocery store within walking distance. A few restaurants. Friendly locals and expats. Owner and Manager were always available with any assistance. I would certainly stay there again.

I spent almost three months with my family in Mar de La Vida. I was here with my wife and three year old son. We are from Poland. It was an amazing time. The house we stayed in exceeded our expectations. The cottage is situated in a wonderful area not far from San Juan del Sur. It is about 10 minutes from the estate where we lived. San Juan del Sur has a large market and plenty of restaurants. But you didn't have to go to town to eat well. Within 1 km from the house there are several restaurants where you can eat really good food that is not expensive. It takes about 5 minutes to get to the beach by the ocean from the house. The view is amazing. The house itself is well equipped. There is literally everything. Even a large grill. There is a washing machine and a clothes dryer in the house. On the terrace there is a hammock and comfortable rocking chairs. We were constantly in touch with the owner of the facility and the property manager. It made us feel very well served. I heartily recommend this house. We will remember you very well.

I stayed here with my two children, 12 and 13. We had the best time. The neighborhood the house is in has a private rancho on Marsella beach which is lovely. They even have power outlets! The house itself is very well designed and well stocked. We did wish for a thing. The things we loved best about our stay was the wildlife at our door. The neighborhood is in the middle of an estuary so bird watching from the porch is a joy. And we were visited my monkeys most morning which was the hope. I looking forward to booking this again for our next trip!

We were very happy with our choice of staying in this charming casita. There is a canopy of trees that keeps the place cool. From time to time you will here the howler monkeys. It is only a five or ten minute walk to this wonderful secluded beach. We felt very safe and they have a person who walks around the compound at night. The only downside is the dirt road to get here has a lot of potholes. But that seems to be the case for most roads around here. We ended up renting a motorcycle which made things a lot easier. The property manager is wonderful and helped us in many ways get settled in. We will definitely stay here again.