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Cozy, ocean view villa set in the jungle canopy in SJDS

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Beach towels
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Outdoor pool
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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San Juan del Sur, Rivas
  • Playa Marsella
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Maderas Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • San Juan del Sur Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

San Juan del Sur

Located in San Juan del Sur, this villa is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Marsella and Maderas Beach. .This villa is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Nacascolo Beach and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from San Juan del Sur Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Marsella - 17 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Maderas Beach - 18 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Nacascolo Beach - 22 min drive - 9.5 km
  • San Juan del Sur Beach - 23 min drive - 9.8 km
  • San Juan del Sur Port - 26 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Timon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪La Tostadería - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dale Pues - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪El Social - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪RESTAURANTE VIVIAN - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy, ocean view villa set in the jungle canopy in SJDS

Please note: The coastal highway near our community is currently under construction. While the construction is not visible from the home, access routes may change from time to time, and you may hear machinery during daytime hours. We appreciate your understanding as the area continues to improve!"



Casa Selva, also known as The Jungle House in Balcones de Majagual, is a stunning 2-bedroom, 2 1/4-bathroom rental home in San Juan del Sur. It boasts over 100 five-star reviews and has been featured in AIRBNB's "Best Designs Of The World." With high ceilings, polished concrete floors, and advanced screen systems, this unique home offers natural comfort without the need for air conditioning, providing cozy blankets for restful sleep.

The bedrooms are beautifully designed with stone accents, en-suite bathrooms, large storage spaces, and views of either the ocean or the jungle. Fine linens, plush pillows, and comfortable beds highlight the attention to detail throughout the home. The large Japanese-style sliding doors, custom woodwork, stone features, and vibrant decor with pops of pink, blue, and gold create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Casa Selva is equipped with modern amenities, including lightning-fast 200 mega WiFi and a flat-screen SmartTV with Netflix connectivity. The spacious living room offers plenty of seating, and the indoor and outdoor spaces blend seamlessly with sliding walls that open to the stunning patio. Enjoy ocean or jungle views, relax in the hammock with a cup of coffee or local rum, or work remotely at the desk overlooking a majestic fig tree.

The kitchen is fully equipped to meet all your culinary needs, featuring a gas range, pots, pans, a hand mixer, spices, large bowls, and dinnerware for eight people. The home also includes a battery-backup system for uninterrupted power during outages and a solar hot water system for hot showers and dishwashing.

Outside, guests can enjoy the shared 15-meter infinity pool, offering breathtaking views of the jungle and ocean. A 4WD vehicle is required to access Casa Selva, which is located 12km from town on country dirt roads. The hosts can assist in arranging a discounted rental vehicle from local contacts, ensuring a safe and enjoyable adventure on the scenic roads leading to San Juan del Sur’s beautiful beaches. Casa Selva in Balcones de Majagual offers a truly unique and memorable stay!
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a desk, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This villa also features concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Laura

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking forbidden inside home

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Ideal family home- perfect for kids

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 required for transportation to and from this property

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Cozy, ocean view villa set in the jungle canopy in SJDS Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariana R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise jungle

My husband and I had an amazing stay here! Cozy, clean, and had all the amenities we could ask for.My husband loves to cook, and the property had everything we needed for our nice dinners with the sound and view of nature.I enjoyed my coffees in the morning listening to all different types of bird songs, and even the howler monkeys was an exotic nice experience.I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Silent, solitudal bliss

If you want to commune with nature and don't need close proximity to shopping, restaurants, action etc, this is a perfect place. The kitchen is very well stocked with appliances and gadgets making this a great spot for preparing gourmet meals. We particularly liked the fact that there's both a front porch and a back porch giving us the option to sit in the sun or not at our whim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to unplug

The area is peaceful and relaxing. Butterflies were everywhere. The kitchen is SUPER well equipped (although the listing says that there is a microwave, while in fact there is not one.) The property has both a north and south facing view, which are both amazing. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Valia T., vancouver, bc

Liked: Cleanliness

Utterly Gorgeous cabana perfect for a group stay

Our stay at this property was wonderful. We loved the views and the beach here, although you had to drive to access, was amazing! We did see howler monkeys on property by the pool one morning, which was magical! That said, I would point out a few things to future travellers which the listing does not make clear. Although you have your own house, these cabins are side by side in a development row with other cabins. If you are looking for complete privacy, this would not be for you. Also, the cabana living room and deck sits off the main property access road so it is also not secluded. Lastly, the pool is not next to the cabana but down the access road by a 1 minute walk. None of the above points negatively impacted our stay, but I would like to mention them as I think pointing them out would help better set expectations for future visitors. Thank you for hosting us! Les Balcones is a unique and gorgeous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

It was a real cool fun place to stay. Definitely need a 4x4.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah j.

Beautiful breezy Jungle views! Amazing sunsets

We loved our Stay here. Beautifully designed and lovely warm solar heated showers. Nice touch to have shampoo and conditioner in each bathroom. Book here if you can. We also had surf lessons from Elsie, who checked us in. She taught our children 5-7 then my husband and I. It was so much fun. Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karyn H.

We miss it already!

What an fabulous time we had at Casa Selva. We were so thankful that we chose this place, and ended up outside and above the city. The house itself is an incredible design and there are elements of it that we are talking about incorporating into our own new build. The view is amazing. We loved having our morning coffee and a good book on the terrace with the walls open, overlooking the jungle and the ocean beyond. The kids woke up to some howler monkeys one morning and had a game of Risk before breakfast. The kitchen had everything we needed, including different coffee makers and bodums. Oh and the beach! My son says, "the fabulous, amazing, private, gorgeous sand, beach"? 😊 Ya, that one. The owners were great and very easy to communicate with. We would love to return to Casa Selva again some day. Thanks Laura and Joel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2016