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Altos De Colorado-8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12743 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Altos De Colorado-8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate

Altos de Colorado is a brand new luxuriously appointed estate located on the sand in the guard-gated golf course community of Hacienda Iguana, just west of Tola, Nicaragua. Altos de Colorado boasts 8000 square feet of living space on over a third acre of beachfront property.

This luxury estate has 5 bedrooms (2 Master) and 5 1/2 baths and has one of the largest private pools on the beach in all of Hacienda Iguana. The house is directly in front of the world class surf break Playa Colorados, and a 5 minute sand walk south of Ponga Drops, another world-class surf break. The house comfortably sleeps 12 people in 5 bedrooms (one of which is a very private 'honeymoon' casita), each with their own beautiful custom cabinetry and granite counters with beautiful stone sinks. As stated before, two of the bedrooms are master suites... each with it's own full size bathtub, one of which is a jacuzzi tub! Both Master Suites have views of the surf while just lying in your king size bed! Each of the other bedrooms has Twin XL beds which may be pushed together to make one king size bed. These additional bedrooms have there own walk-in closets with built-ins for plenty of storage. All bedrooms are independently A/C cooled for maximum comfort and energy efficiency, and are conveniently located on the main floor for a quick exit to the surf and sand! On the second floor is a beautifully appointed large kitchen with oversized island food preparation area, a dining tables both inside and outside (on the second floor veranda) large enough for place settings for fourteen, and a very large second floor patio with a 36 inch wide built-in gas BBQ perfect for parties overlooking the surf firing off from either Colorados or Ponga Drops!

The upstairs and downstairs living rooms are equipped with large screen TV's and Blu-Ray/DVD players. There are also 40-inch WiFi Smart TV's in each of the master bedrooms with Blu-Ray DVD players available for each TV as well. Netflix can be streamed on each TV.

The third floor observation deck has unprecedented views over all of Hacienda Iguana from Colorados up to Ponga Drops and Los Perros/Rancho Santana...perfect for surf/landscape photography...or just hanging out to check the surf, watch beautiful sunsets, whatever!

Altos de Colorado also has high speed internet throughout the house, and a whole-house back-up generator and to obviate any potential power outage.

Our property manager is a home-owner in our community as well, so he and his staff will attend to your every need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Arrangements can be made for catering and transportation/excursions in advance or on a whim. All of the comforts of home on one of most beautiful beaches in all of Nicaragua!

Altos de Colorado also offers membership access to our private golf course. This 9 hole course is quite challenging and uncrowded, offering tee times pretty much whenever you want.

Also included with your stay is full access to the exclusive Community Beach Club just a 3 minute sand walk south of the house. This Beach Club is a wonderful place to have lunch and relax with friends, or have a dunk in the pool and play volleyball, or just watch the surf fire off at Colorados!

Also within the community is Don Eloys Restaurant, a great place to hang out with your friends for lunch or dinner and swap stories, or relax at the bar with beer and watch sporting events on their big screen TV. There are a handful of other great restaurants that are accessible by car, taxi, boat, or a nice hike to a small fishing village. A sunset dinner at Rancho Santana, our sister development to the south, is a must! As always you'll find beautiful sunset views from any beach on the beautiful west coast of Nicaragua! Please visit our other website at nica 365 dot com for a virtual tour of the property!

Property manager

Jackie and Dan B.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 8000 sq ft (743 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Altos De Colorado 8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate

About the neighborhood

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Hacienda Iquana, Nicaragua

What's nearby

  • Hacienda Iguana Golf Club - 8 min walk
  • Gigante Beach - 23 min drive
  • Playa Amarillo - 25 min drive
  • Santana Beach - 27 min drive
  • Rancho Santana Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Finca y El Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Santana Pool Bar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪La Taqueria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pili's Kitchen Organic Fresh Mediterranean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Maderas - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Altos De Colorado-8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Altos De Colorado-8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Altos De Colorado-8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Altos De Colorado-8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Altos De Colorado-8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tola vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hacienda Iguana Golf Club, Escondido Beach, and Rancho Santana Beach. Gigante Beach and Playa Amarillo are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Altos De Colorado-8000 sq ft Beachfront Luxury Surfing Estate Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location
Great House and Location, had a great vacation with family and Friends
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Awesome place to visit
Great house, great staff, great location! What more can I say other then I would recommend to my closest friends and I would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 weeks surfing and vacation family trip
The house is beautiful and exactly as advertised. The daily service was an added bonus. The location is perfect. The best spot on the Colorado beach. The only negatives were the poor WiFi service and lots of creatures (bugs).
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip
My friends and I very much our stay at the house, the house was very clean as well as all the amenities, including the pool. The property manager was also very helpful, the refrigerator was not working properly and within a few hours he had arranged for a new one to be delivered. I would highly recommend this house to any one looking to visit the coast and do some surfing or just beach lounging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donnamarie P.

SURF ROYALTY!!!
Nothing in Hacienda Iguyana compares to Altos De Colorado. Simply the best house on the best break! You will feel like "Surf Royalty". The house is very well done with privacy for everyone and a huge great room for coming together each evening to share tales of the day and to enjoy grilled lobster that the fish man will deliver to your door! For the ladies in the group, we had Kimie come everyday to do a private yoga class for us on the beach front patio and the massage ladies from Rivas came every afternoon. We lounged on the 3rd floor sun deck and watched the surf action. Felt like being at the spa. the house keeper Lucia is wonderful!!! You have to know when it does not get any better!!!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible surf getaway
If you’re a surfer, then there is nothing better than this VRBO. It is right on an incredible break and a beautiful beach. My friends and I stayed there and had a complete blast. In fact, one of the days we were there was probably one of the most beautiful days of our lives. The waves were pristine and the sunset was magnificent. David, the property manager, helped us whenever we needed anything. Daniel, the owner, was very helpful as well. Finally, get the catering! The chef is absolutely awesome! Cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location in Playa Colorados!
The most ideal location for guests who surf! We could watch our husbands and kids from the perfect pool and all the decks. We scored with waves and it was difficult to not just lay in the pool and watch! The house is a great size for two families (10 guests) with lots of public space and the bedrooms are spacious enough to hang out in with well working AC. The staff are attentive and kind! We will definitely be coming back to this home in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L., Sandy Utah, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO we’ve ever stayed at!
This property is amazing. It’s immaculately kept and the staff that works at the house is amazing. Great surfing out front and plenty of activities for my family. We can’t say enough good things about the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surf Trip
We had a boys surf trip for a total of 7 who all stayed at the house. Even with that many people we were all still very comfortable. The location of the house right in front of Colorados was absolutely perfect. You can walk down the steps from the backyard right onto the sand and waking a few steps to the ocean. You can’t get any better than that if you’re a surfer or love the ocean. The food from the chefs/maids was some of the best food i have ever had. I will be coming back to this house for many years to come. Also a shoutout to Matteo who was our surf guide/manager who took care of all our needs. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Stayed over New Year's eve and it was absolutely incredible. David was fantastic and helped us arrange everything we needed. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frederico B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
All I expected
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pedro V.

Excelente lugar y muy buenas atenciones
Espectacular!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Altos de Colorado
This was our second time staying here and it was as great as the first time! It is a perfect location right on the Colorados surf break where I could sit by the pool and watch my kids and husband surf! The staff was amazing and took care of our every need. The catering is outstanding and you must do it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Albert Z.

So Stoked!
This house is absolutely amazing. The house is right on the beach, in front of the surf break. Great surfing and nice long walks on the beach everyday! The house itself is beautiful. There are plenty of rooms, and enough space for our party of eight. The private gated community is safe and has lots to offer. What really made the stay was the staff. We loved Martha and all of her meals. She was attentive to our dietary restrictions, and after a long morning of surfing, her breakfasts were delicious. All of the meals were some of the best we have had. The rest of the staff was just as accommodating. We definitely plan to stay in this house again! Such an awesome trip. I highly recommend staying at this house and contacting Nica 365. Thank you Thank you for making us feel at home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nick a.

Emerald Coast
Altos Colorado is a lovely property.. perfect location. beautifully built villa, good property management.. definitely worth a visit or a few visits...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

NICA DREAM HOUSE
Everything was amazing! We booked the house for our honeymoon trip and we will for sure be back. The house was beautiful and it was right in front of the waves. The staff was amazing as well as the Owners. We exchanged several emails ahead of time and everyone was super responsive and helpful. David helped to arrange transportation from Costa Rica and back. Once at the house David and Iain made contact with us immediately and made sure everything was going well. The staff at the house really made the trip. Cecilia, Lucia, and Roberto are THE BEST! We really enjoyed our time with them. They truly made our stay special. The pictures are amazing, but it doesn't do this house justice. The layout is perfect and the sunsets from the 3rd story deck are priceless. We truly would not change a thing. Thank you for helping to make our honeymoon so extremely special and beautiful! (We will be recommending this house to as many people as possible!)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Wow. Altos De Colorado was the best! Located at the Surf Break
We had the best time. It was such an amazing experience. David and Lain organized our transfer to and from the house. They also answered all questions we had while we were in the US. Once we arrived the were awesome. They set up massages for us daily and surf board rentals and private yoga instruction. We informed them before we got there that we would like to set up a private chef for our entire stay. The chef (Marta) was awesome. She was so sweet and she was an amazing chef. Fresh fruit, Fresh Fish, fresh juice every day. She cooked three meals a day for us. Top quality food. We were so grateful. We also had housekeeping services in the morning each day included. We came down with four couples and we all had our own rooms with King beds and bathrooms. Such an awesome trip. I highly recommend staying at this house and contacting Nica 365. Thank you Thank you,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

This house is amazing!
This house is absolutely amazing. The house is right on the beach, in front of the surf break. Great surfing and nice long walks on the beach everyday! The house itself is beautiful. There are plenty of rooms, and enough space for our party of eight. The private gated community is safe and has lots to offer. What really made the stay was the staff. We loved Martha and all of her meals. She was attentive to our dietary restrictions, and after a long morning of surfing, her breakfasts were delicious. All of the meals were some of the best we have had. The rest of the staff was just as accommodating. We definitely plan to stay in this house again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Derek T.

The perfect getaway!
Our vacation was 10/10 from start to finish! I had a lot of questions for David and James before our trip and they answered everything promptly via email. It seemed to good to be true walking into the house at first. Then once I saw the amazing pool on the edge of the beautiful beach/ocean I thought... what did I do to deserve this? We all felt like royalty. The staff did an amazing job making our stay as comfortable as possible. The cleaning lady, cooks, pool guy and security were all so friendly and helpful. Our concierge, Iain was incredible. He hooked us up with anything we wanted. Surf boards, tee times at the golf course, massages on the pool deck(by a professional, not him) and a tour of the community. Such a good guy. And of course the beach is beautiful!! With sweet surf breaks right in front of the house. I need to go back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Beautiful house. Great location.
Property is exactly as pictured. Maybe better if that's possible. Property is very clean and well-maintained . Staff was amazing. They prepared great food and the cleaning staff was always present. Ownership and management were very helpful. And quick with the security deposit refund. The drive from the airport could be long if you have kids but once there it's amazing. It is in an isolated location with limited restaurants and attractions. But excursions can be setup easily through the management group. I would absolutely recommend this house to anyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Paradise!
It takes your breath away when you enter the lst floor of the house and look out to the pool and ocean beyond! We loved everything about staying here and are already planning next year's trip. We were a group of 8 and used all 5 bedrooms (one of which is a garage apartment out front). The four bedrooms are on the ground floor with a living area downstairs in addition to the large great room upstairs which is kitchen, dining, and living combined. Each bedroom has its own bath and the two larger bedrooms have incredible ocean views from bed. We felt totally safe at the house - never even had a key and never locked the house. There was always staff on the property - a guard at night and housekeeper during the day. The team from NIca365 were terrific and took great care of us... whatever we needed they provided. I highly recommend having them cook meals for you. We had massages two days and did two side trips. Granada is a little far for a day trip. Wish we had stopped for a night there on our way in rather than take a day away from this great house to go... We cancelled our day trip to Imotepe because none of us wanted to leave again. Our afternoon outing to Rivas was fun and just a few hours. We saw a turtle lay eggs right in front of the house and there were monkeys in the trees one morning. Lots of birds. A house is under construction next door so the house is not quite as private as it appears on google earth but still fine. A great beach - only one surfer in our group - but the rest of us loved boogie boarding, body surfing, playing in the warm ocean, and walking the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Kate C., Laguna Beach, CA

Surf honeymoon paradise in Nicaragua!!
Where do I begin and where do I stop talking about how amazing this place is?!?!?! Communication with the owners was simple and while in Nicaragua, Dave the property manager took excellent care of us. We stayed at the house (okay it's really a surf mansion) for 5 days for our honeymoon. We couldn't think of a better place to stay. My husband would wake up early, surf Colorado barreling steps from the house, then I'd wake up for fresh brewed coffee and Gisela cooking this insane breakfast for us. We'd then go for a walk and explore the basically deserted beach right out front or swim in the infinity pool. Daily the house is being tended to and kept immaculate. There is also security 24 hours a day. The first night we were sitting out when we actually saw the guard walking around the property with a flashlight, so we felt even more safe than we did within Hacienda Iguana. Gisela also cooked us dinner which was absolutely amazing - chicken, fish, shrimp, lobster! The best meals we had in Nicaragua. Panga Drop, another surf break is a little further north up the beach as well along with another break further up closer to the rocks (can't remember the name of the break). So perfect to have 3 places to surf within right outside the most epic house on the beach. Oh and at night, go to the 3rd floor observation deck and check out the stars - insane. I've never seen so many! We can't wait to visit again. We will definitely come back, but I don't think we'll be allowed to come alone, all of our friends said they are coming with us next time. Whether coming for a surf trip or a surf honeymoon, Altos De Colorado will blow your mind!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Far Exceeded Expectations
Reading the other reviews , there is not much to add, the description and the pictures of the house don't do it justice. The views were something from the postcard. The house was designed specifically for large groups. But what really made a difference and made our vacation memorable was the crew: David was wonderful and accomdating, nothing was beyond his capabilities...ziplining, sailboating on a catamaran, horseback riding, surfing lessons, day trips to Granada were all arranged by David and the crew of NICA365. The food prepared by the chefs were delicious, plenty of fruit, and snacks between the meals. I could not have asked for better house, better crew or a better host. We will be back...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ken a.

Unbelievable Family Vacation!!
From previous reviews, I knew the house and trip would be amazing, but it exceeded our group's expectations. Altos de Colorado is an unbelievable beachfront house. Everything was top notch! From the beautiful house and pool, to the staff at the house from Nica365, we could not have asked for more. David was there to make sure our needs and daily adventures were taken care of. We were able to do everything from surf/fishing trips and ATV adventures to Zip lining and tours of Granada. The wives were even able to set up massages at the house. Gabby's daily breakfast and dinner selections were amazing! Fresh fish, chicken, steak, squeezed juices.....I could go on and on! Lucia and the rest of the staff took care of everything else we needed at the house. Surf at Colorados was amazing. You will not find a better beach break anywhere else in Nica. All of the kids (ages 6-13) cannot stop talking about how much fun they had. I would make this an annual trip! Thank you for making our family vacation one to remember.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F., West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Simply Heaven!
Everything you could wish for - gorgeous setting right on the beautiful sandy beach, spacious, incredible staff, and wonderful catering team! My husband and I took our adult children and their significant others as a Christmas gift and had one of the most memorable holidays ever - and we travel a lot! This home is exactly as described in the listing, and I would even go further and say that in actual fact, words can't really describe this heaven on earth! The owners, and Nicaragua365 team were extremely accommodating and bent over backwards to make this a trip for the record books. We loved waking up in the morning, having coffee or tea on one of the decks or patios, walking the long stretch of sandy beach, having a dip in the pool, or a morning surf, and then coming in to a sumptuous brunch all beautifully prepared in local tradition. The 365 team arranged transportation to and from the airport, and gave us a tour of a few local sites. Stunning scenery abounds in Nicaragua and there is no shortage of things to do or excursions to embark on. I'm almost hesitant to write this review as I kind of want to keep this hidden gem hidden - actually, it's already too late! We had minor issues with Wifi, and a bit of a problem with the fridge, but the management team did everything possible to rectify these. We would definitely return and have already recommended this amazing vacation home to family as well as guests at a subsequent resort we visited!