Casa Almendra is a stunningly rejuvenated beachfront property comprising of 4 bedrooms and an additional casita, surrounded by lush almond trees with an unbeatable view of the Colorados beach break. Located directly on the beach, this home offers effortless access to the renowned Colorados beach break and is just a short 15-minute walk from the Panga Drops surf break. The community beach club, pool, restaurant and bar are conveniently located just 50 yards (a 1-minute walk) away. The house underwent a full renovation in 2018, with no expense spared. The result is a luxurious property with high-end custom furniture, premium finishings, and a spacious, shaded pool featuring a shallow area perfect for children. The property also includes a second-story balcony that provides stunning views and a third-story star-gazing deck, ideal for those who love to spend their evenings marveling at the night sky. With modern amenities such as high-speed fiber optics internet (100mbps), Dishnetwork TV, and a propane BBQ grill, you can enjoy all the conveniences of home. Plus, the added reassurance of a backup generator that even powers AC units ensures that your stay is uninterrupted in the event of a power outage. The house boasts a master bedroom upstairs with two twin beds that can be combined to make a king bed, a private bathroom, direct access to a large balcony, and unobstructed ocean views. Downstairs, there are three more bedrooms, each with two twin beds that can also be united to make a king bed. The Junior Suite has its own private bathroom, while the other two bedrooms share a bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning, including the living areas. For larger groups, there is a separate casita/studio located just 20 meters from the main house (on the same lot) that can be rented at an additional cost. The casita is fully equipped and extremely comfortable, featuring a loft with a queen bed, a hanging catamaran net, kitchenette, private bathroom, fiber optics internet, a projector TV, and a private entrance. The casita can accommodate a maximum of three people. To ensure your stay is as relaxing as possible, there are three employees who work daily at the property: a full-time housekeeper, a night guard, and a pool cleaner/gardener. Surf Breaks: Colorados is a fast, barreling beach break with many peaks and A frames. It is a challenging break and best for intermediate to expert surfers. Panga Drops is just a 10-15 minute walk up the beach and breaks on a horse-shoe shaped rock reef. This wave generally has a mellow take off and a more vertical and playful inside section. This break can be good for long boarders or short boarders. Panga Drops amplifies swells and is usually bigger but more forgiving than Colorados. At the very north end of the beach there is a point break, Los Perros Point, that needs a good swell with the right direction to break, but with the perfect combination it can provide very fun rights. We can also arrange boats to any of the 10+ surrounding breaks. SAFETY: Hacienda Iguana is a very secure community with 2 sets of gates to enter, guards posted around the community, The security staff in place insures that you will feel very secure and comfortable to roam around the community and beach as you please. The security is just for piece of mind as the whole Tola region is very safe and you will find that the local Nicaraguan community is extremely humble, friendly and helpful. Hacienda Iguana is the ideal community for those who want to surf, golf, explore or just kick back and relax on a breathtaking beach. For those that don't surf there are plenty of other great adventures, activities and day trips you can enjoy. We can arrange surf trips by boat of fishing trips leaving from Iguana if you can swim or paddle out to the boat or out of Gigante if you prefer to load the boat from shore. Hacienda Iguana has its own challenging 9 hole golf course. There are some great hikes and beach walks in the area to get out and enjoy the amazing views, clean air, nature and wildlife viewing. Other available activities in the area include massage, yoga, surf trips by boat or taxi, surf lessons, fishing, horseback riding, SUPing, hiking, golf cart rentals, bike rentals, moped rentals, moto rentals, transportation and/or day trips to get a taste of culture in the surrounding cities or to go visit volcanoes, crater lakes and other natural attractions throughout southern Nicaragua. Full access to the main house, pool and front yard. Our rental management company, Iguana Surf Rentals, is located in the Hacienda Iguana Commercial Area and we are also available by phone or email for anything you might need or to answer or remedy any questions or concerns you might have. We also provide an info guide in the house, with information on activities, hikes, day trip ideas, maps, a restaurant guide, local restaurant menus and more. House Employees: We have 3 employees at the house to make your stay comfortable for you. The pool guy will be there in the morning and leave when his work is completed. The cleaning lady will provide daily cleaning from approximately 9am to 4pm. The night guard will arrive after sunset and leave around sunrise. We are aware that some people are uncomfortable having employees around. During your stay you are welcome to ask the cleaning lady to leave early if you want (she will still be paid for the day). ATM: There is a Banco La Fise ATM in the community that is located in the commercial area of Iguana, across from NSR surf shop and in between our office (Iguana Surf Rentals) and Everyday Nicaragua. There is also a BAC ATM located just outside of Iguana’s main gate in the Riviera Market (about 4 kilometers away) that is open from 6am to 12pm. The La Fise ATM inside Iguana is often out of money and doesn't take all cards so it is a good idea to stock up on cash in Rivas or go to the BAC ATM outside the gates on your way to Iguana.   Iguana’s Restaurant and Shopping Options:  Within the community of Hacienda Iguana there are currently six restaurants. The restaurant at the beach club, Pili's Kitchen, serves healthy and delicious plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a great beach bar with happy hour specials. Iguana Brewery is just across from Scoops and serves its locally made craft beers in addition to a full bar, and doubles as a complete restaurant with breakfast starting at 6am, lunch, and dinner.  Scoops is an artisan ice cream, coffee, juice, and panini shop. Downtown Iguana is a restaurant with local Nicaraguan cuisine, open for lunch and dinner, and located in the commercial area below Casa Ananas and next to NSR.  Casa Ananas, located above NSR, is open for dinner with delicious and authentic Italian pizza, pasta and more.  Finally, the newest restaurant is The Salty Koala, which is in the La Joya commercial area and serves Asian cuisine. All these restaurants except for Pili's Kitchen at the Beach Club and The Salty Koala are located in Iguana’s growing commercial center where you will also find a La Fise ATM, NSR Surf Shop, Stop and Go Surf Market (groceries), Rios Market (groceries), Iguana Farmacy and First Response Clinic and our office, Iguana Surf Rentals and Real Estate. La Joya Commercial area has Pure Spa and Las Rocas Surf Shop/Boutique store.    Amenities Close By but Outside of Iguana: Just outside of Iguana’s gates (3km away) there is the Rivera Market Place with a BAC Bank Branch and ATM, Rivera Market/Grocery Store and Medical Clinic (OB/GYN, Dentist and Cosmetic).  There are many other great restaurants within a 10-20 minute drive from Hacienda Iguana. Car Rentals: We are able to arrange a rental vehicle for part or all of your stay, please let us know if you’d like to have a rental vehicle arranged.    Golf Cart Rentals – We (Iguana Surf Rentals) have multiple 4-passenger, battery powered golf carts available for rent for $40/day or $240/week or 6-passenger golf carts available for $60/day or $360/week.  The golf carts must stay on the interior roads of Iguana except to go to the school/playground just outside the first gate. Yoga: Drop-in yoga classes are currently held on Tuesdays and Thursdays but the time varies so please inquire if you are interested.  Public classes are $10/person and private classes are also available for $20/person.   Activities: We would also be happy to organize activities and transportation for you during your stay. There will be an info guide in the property with all the activity and day trip options including; boat trips (surf, fish or sight-seeing), catamaran tours, surfboard rentals, surf lessons, surf photography, massage, yoga, moto rentals, bike rentals, golf cart rentals, horseback riding, SUP rentals, kayaking, Spanish lessons and more. Please feel free to contact us by email, call us with the phone provided in the property or set up any of these activities at your check in. Airport Transportation Options: We can arrange a sedan for $90 for 1-2 people, $100 for 3 people and $110 for 4 people and SUV for $120 for 1-2 people, $130 for 3 people or $140 for 4 people each way or a 15 passenger van (fits 10 people with luggage) for $160/each way. Please just let us know your number of people, preferred type of transportation, exact arrival time, airline and flight number and we can arrange your transportation for you. Your ride does include a stop at the grocery store as well. We can also arrange your airport transportation to and from Liberia, CR. It is $140 for a sedan and $230 for a passenger van. One driver will bring you from the Liberia airport to the border then you will walk across the border and another driver will be on the Nicaragua side of the border with a different vehicle to pick you up. The drivers will help you with the immigration process and stamping on each side of the border and there are bike taxis at the border that you can pay to help with transporting your luggage from one side of the border to the other. The trip from Liberia to Iguana takes 3-5 hours depending on the border crossing. Golf Cart Rentals – We (Iguana Surf Rentals) have multiple 4-passenger, battery powered golf carts available for rent for $40/day or $240/week or 6-passenger golf carts available for $60/day or $360/week.  The golf carts must stay on the interior roads of Iguana except to go to the school/playground just outside the first gate. Car Rentals: There are 2 car rental agency options that are close by or service the Hacienda Iguana community. Alamo/Enterprise/National will deliver and pick up vehicles to and from your rental property in Hacienda Iguana. There is also a Dollar kiosk at the Costa Esmeralda Airport that upon reservation will pick guests up in Iguana and bring them to the airport to get pick up a car (free of charge). We also now of people inside the community as well with cars they rent. The base rate is for up to 4 people and there is an additional per person cost for more than 4 people. The rates are  listed below and please note that Airbnb adds their own fee on top of these rates. This house sleeps a maximum of 10 people (house and casita). 2023/2024 Rates– (Daily cleaning included) Surf Season – March to September: $725/night for up to 4p and $50/night for each additional person, 5 night minimum Low Season – October to February – $675/night for up to 4 people and $50/night for each additional person, 4 night minimum Thanksgiving: $840/night for up to 4 people and $50/night for each additional person, 6 night minimum Holidays (Easter, Christmas and New Years): $950/night for up to 4 people and $50/night for each additional person, 7 night minimum CASITA: $130/night for up to 2 people (All year except holidays) CASITA HOLIDAY: $160/night for up to 2 people Daily housekeeping is provided at no additional charge. Meal Package: We can help set up a meal package for your convenience. Please just let us know prior to arrival so we can arrange. Meal Package Info Our meal packages offer you a personal chef whose services include purchasing of fresh food, meal preparation, cooking a delicious meal and cleanup. Breakfast options for you range from pancakes, banana pancakes, French toast, eggs, omelets, gallo pinto, hash browns, fresh fruit, tortillas and/or toast. Served with coffee and freshly made fruit juices. Lunch and dinner generally consist of a meat (chicken, fish, beef, pork, or lobster) with potato, rice and/or tostones alongside a salad and/or fresh veggies. Our chef can also prepare sandwiches, lasagna, tacos, burritos, pasta, hamburgers, BBQ or pizza, or a particular dish of your choice – just ask! If you choose to dine out at any of the local restaurants, we will gladly reimburse you we just ask that you please give us a 24-hour notice that you will not want a certain meal, so our chef does not over prepare. Meal Packages are priced as follows: • 3 meals a day for $45/person/day –includes non-alcoholic beverages and a snack basket • 2 meals a day for $35/person/day –includes non-alcoholic beverages • Only dinner for $18/person or $21/person for lobster or steak dinner – no drinks included Minimum of 4 adults required. Kids under12 are ½ price for a smaller portion. ATM: There is a Banco La Fise ATM in the community that it is located in the commercial area of Iguana across from NSR surf shop and next door to our office (Iguana Surf Rentals). There is also a BAC ATM located just outside Iguana’s main gates in the Riveira Market (about 4 kilometers away) that is open from 6am to 12pm.