Scott and Liz are an amazing couple who will do what it takes to make your surfing trip enjoyable, such as trips, pickup/dropoffs, surfing gear rentals, lessons, etc...they are very knowledgeable and with lots of great experience...as instructors you will enjoy them greatly! Great conversations, dinners, etc...it is going to be an amazing trip! Rancho Cecilia is a beautiful location... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at Rancho Cecilia in late April to early May with another couple. We rented out both houses and found them to be perfect for what we were looking for. The ranch is just a short drive from an awesome beach for surfing (Playa Madera). The houses were clean and comfortable with all of the necessary... More

Amazing surf instruction! Liz has a beautiful B&B as well. I didn't stay there but saw it. Very clean, beautiful grounds, very quiet. Her and her husband are great hosts. They know Nic very well, they can provide great suggestions on things to do and how to make the most of your vacation. If you're heading to Nicaragua and interested... More

I did not stay at Liz's B&B, but I took a few surf sessions with her. She's a great teacher!! Their service was amazing... I was staying with a friend a bit up the road from the beach and they provided pick up in a truck, surf boards, rash guards for those who needed, and drop off. Timing was flexible... More

We stayed at Rancho Cecilia at the end of February as a group of four girls. The place is definitely off the grid! It's only accessible by 4x4 and takes about 15 min drive to get to the nearest beach and about 20-30 min drive into town. There's a lot of great things about the place, but you can read... More

We had a great time staying in the casita. Surfing in the morning followed by fish tacos and hammock naps, pretty sweet. The owners are great hosts and will help show you around. Liz makes a fantastic chile relleno and Scott makes sure the rum and cokes are fortified!

My wife and I stayed for 4 nights in the jungle cabana Jan.21-24,2013. Our first trip to Central America and not staying in a hotel/resort. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabana was perfect. Secluded and quiet, except when the howler monkeys were present, but that was not constant or often and fun in any case. We could make our... More

Rancho Cecilia is definitly the place you need to check out if you want to "do" san juan del sur. Staying in town is overrated and kinda a headache. Rancho Cecilia is close to one of the best beaches in the area, as well as some awesome local and x-pat establishments. The owners here are the most genuine chilled out... More

Rancho Cecila is the perfect getaway for those wanting privacy and to get away from crowds. Maderas beach for its surfing is a huge attraction, and Scott and Liz (and the hounds...) offer great surf lessons and will inspire you to get on the water. They are incredibly energetic and enthusiastic and really know and explain the surf to you.... More