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CASA DEL MAR - beautiful oceanfront house in the center of Las Peñitas

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Our wonderful caretakers... Abel and Socorro.
Overview
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
6 guests
Minimum stay varies 
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House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlySmoking allowed
Bathrooms
3 Full baths
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Reviews (10)
Lance T.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
3.0 of 5 stars
Beautiful property on a very nice beach. The house...
Beautiful property on a very nice beach. The house and property are in dire need of repairs and clean-up. Hand railing is falling off. A few bags of garbage needed to be cleaned up. Two different medium piles of leaves in the yard needed cleaned up. One huge pile of leaves and branches in front of the gate, partly blocking access to the beach. The water to the upstairs shower stopped working after the first day. Bugs are bad at night. The wooden decks and stairs to the bedroom are due for some serious repairs. I would condemn them. When we would turn on the water to the sink, sometimes frogs would shoot out. Wife wasn't happy. The place has a new roof. No hot water or A/C. No glass windows. Overall, of the 11 places I stayed at, during or trip (Jan. 19-Feb.16, 2023) This was the worst house but top 2 location/beach. I would not rent this house again at the price that I paid.
Written 4 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
4.0 of 5 stars
Casa Del Mar
Nice house, good location. The appliances should be upgraded. The coffee maker didn’t work, and the refrigerator is ancient and barely functional.
Visited December 2019
Written 2 January 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
3.0 of 5 stars
rustic beach charm
This is a very basic beach front open concept beach dwelling. Really only the bedrooms are contained . the upstairs bedroom is lovely ( lots of bugs but it does have a bug net) and has its own bathroom. the two bedrooms downstairs are dark but at least had bug screens on the windows. bathrooms are outside. one bedroom downstairs had only one window and had a bat in it while we were visiting. to keep the property secure a fair amount of work needs to be done to lock everything up every time you leave. kitchen equipment ( fridge especially) is in poor shape. we think this is due to the fact is is right on the beach. lots of plates, cutlery and utensils. sunsets are amazing. good restaurants near by. small food store just across the street. Local bus drops off just in front of the house and can be very noisy early in the morning. We stayed in the upper bedroom and really enjoyed it. views are great and the ensuite makes it very nice.
Visited February 2018
Written 16 February 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
4.0 of 5 stars
great view
I booked this property because of the promise of a view. It did not disappoint. I spent as much time as possible (when not bird watching) on the balcony enjoying the sound of the waves. There were many restaurants easy walking distance, but I should probably have taken up the offer of homemade cuisine by the housekeepers. Benefits of the house were the close proximity and approx. 5 minute walk to boats to Juan Venado Island with stunning birds and turtles hatching. Would definitely stay again. I had GREAT COMPANY.
Visited December 2017
Written 5 February 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
3.0 of 5 stars
Great location, not the best value
The house is perfectly situated for beach and restaurant access. The house is spacious, has nice shaded seating areas and garden. Susanne and Abel (local manager) are both very responsive and helpful. Having said that, there are a few things that we would have been happier with. The house was not clean and was poorly equipped with basic necessities. For the ~$115/night for two we would have appreciated a couple of hand towels in the bathrooms, towels for the beach, clean/newer kitchen towels, a fresh bar of soap in the bathroom, and maybe even shampoo. We had to request extra toilet paper (we were only there for 4 nights) and we barely had enough sugar. The wifi, while not an important part of our vacation, was barely functional. The house in general would benefit from some 'tender loving care' and some upgrades - especially the kitchen. A broader problem of Las Penitas (an in many other parts of Nicaragua) is that local burning does make it hard to enjoy the evenings and nights - especially since one has to keep windows open. (Remember, no A/C.) We did enjoy our stay and would consider returning to Las Penitas. It is still authentic Nicaragua and the people are really great.
Visited January 2018
Written 27 January 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
5.0 of 5 stars
Awesome house
Loved the house, in a great location right on the beach. Very private yet open to the ocean. Took ourselves minute to get the way of life here right but as soon as we did...wow. Las penitas is an excellent town and an easy jump to leon and more. Some of the grandest sunsets I've ever seen. Will be back.
Visited November 2017
Written 19 November 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
5.0 of 5 stars
Fun at the Beach
Just got back from Casa Del Mar three days ago. Loved the spot, loved the house, the town was unique and safe. The house was well equipped, tastefully decorated, and conveniently located. We made a few meals at the house and ate out quite a bit at the wide variety of small restaurants scattered along the main road. The ride into Leon was easy via the Chicken Bus and finding a cab back was just as easy (we spoke no spanish). The upstairs large bedroom is roomy and has a wonderful beach breeze almost all the time. We took surfing lessons from Roger at Pelican Surf just a short walk down the beach, I highly recommend him (they aren't well off and really appreciated the few items of clothing we left behind for him and his wife, they have a 2 yr old son as well that could use a few things). Abel and Sorocco are very friendly and take good care of the place every other day or so. Don't hesitate to ask for something if you notice something is missing, they are glad to help. We didn't find the store across the road to be overly expensive, however it is very basic. The waves are large yes, but we didn't find there to be a huge undertow and the water is quite shallow for a while making it easy to play in the surf while keeping your feet on the ground for safety. April is HOT HOT HOT....didn't get below 40 degrees the whole time (not complaining, just an observation). Barca De Oro, Simple Beach, Sua, and Playa Roca were all places we tried for food and liked every single one for different reasons. We took the bus into town to meet up with Quetzaltrekkers for a Sunset Hike of Volcan Telica....would highly recommend this group as they give away most of their profits to the less fortunate in Leon. We also had Abel pick up food for us because our arrival time would have made it impossible to get anything, he was happy to pick up anything we needed and had the fridge nice and full for our arrival. We definitely recommend this place!
Visited March 2017
Written 10 April 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
5.0 of 5 stars
Great property & location
Stayed 6 nights in March 2017. This was our second time at this house and we truly enjoyed every day. The location couldn't be better, right on the beach, close to a few local restaurants (there's not many in the entire town). Will definitely return!
Visited March 2017
Written 14 March 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
5.0 of 5 stars
A relaxing stay. We would come back to Casa Del Mar.
We were a family of 5 (mom, dad, 1 teen, 2 20 somethings) looking for a quiet place on the beach, for the first part of our trip to Nicaragua. We found it in Las Penitas. Casa Del Mar (the name of the house) is simple, but great. In Nicaragua, a lot of living space is outside, and that is the way it is at Casa Del Mar. The eating area and hanging out area is beautiful, surrounded by lots of plants and you can see and hear the ocean. The kitchen is simple, but the gas stove works well, and the fridge is also in good repair (we cooked a number of meals and had no problems). If you are doing some of your own cooking, it is best to head into the grocery stores in Leon (La Union or Colonia) as the local stores we found were all very small...we took the chicken bus into town and then took a taxi back with our groceries. The bedrooms in the house are simple but ok. The upstairs bedroom with the balcony is great...nice view of the ocean and great to hear the waves all night. Las Penitas itself is small and very "local"...this is not a touristy spot. There are a number of decent restaurants in town...we enjoyed the Oasis (a few doors down), the Lazy Turtle, and Barca de Oro. We really enjoyed hanging out in the hammocks, swimming in the ocean, and surfing (surfing is really good)...also just walking down the main street to grab an inexpensive drink at one of the many little bars. We also did day excursions to Leon. Once we got to know the local Las Penitas people a bit, we realized how great they were...very honest, very friendly. Suzanne (the owner) sent a lot of info in advance of our trip, which was helpful. The caretakers for the house, Abel and Sorocco, were great! We even had Sorocco make dinner for us one evening, and that was wonderful. One thing to note: most people in Las Penitas only speak Spanish (naturally), so learn a little Spanish or bring Google Translate. We would go back to Las Penitas, and we would be happy to stay in Casa Del Mar again.
Visited December 2016
Written 14 January 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
5.0 of 5 stars
a great place to spend christmas!!
This is a very airy beachhouse with all the facilities you'll need - and it sits on one of the most prettiest stretches of the beach in Las Peñitas! The master bedroom upstairs with its terrace is a gem that offers breathtaking views. There is a little grocery store right opposite and several bars/restaurants within a 5 min walk. The owner couldn't have been more helpful and the caretakers, a very friendly Nica couple, did a great job cleaning the place and explaining how everything works. Highly recommended!
Visited December 2016
Written 26 December 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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What this rental offers
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Nearby
  • Horse riding facilities
Indoor amenities
  • Internet access
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Location info
  • Kid friendly
Bathroom and laundry
  • Dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
Entertainment
  • Television
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Map
Getting there
Augusto C Sandino Airport
95.8 km
Restaurants
Sua Grill&Chill
3 min
Barca de Oro
5 min
La Puesta del Sol Restaurante Italiano y Cabañas
6 min
Dulce Mareas
4 min
Attractions
Playa Las Penitas
5 min • Beaches
Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve
7.7 km • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableHorse riding facilities
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 11 am
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