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Just because we live in a tropical paradise doesn’t mean we still don’t love weekend getaways and vacations.
We recently enjoyed a three day, two night stay at a luxury vacation villa with our good friends Debbie and Bastin.
THE PROPERTY
Casa Culebra is beautiful 2000 square foot two bedroom, two and a half bath luxury eco-home.
It is one of eleven villas situated in the development of Balcones de Majagual (pronounced ball-cone-ehs-day-ma-ha-wall). This gated community is located just 12 kms north of San Juan del Sur.
At Casa Culebra you experience nature and tranquility without having to sacrifice comfort.
This vacation home has it all — king size beds and quality linens, hot water and wifi, a fully equipped kitchen, ocean views, jungle views, a gas grill, an outdoor shower and an infinity pool!
OUR EXPERIENCE
A thirty minute scenic drive from home — over a bumpy road known as La Chocolata — brought us to the gates of Balcones de Majagual.
Perhaps it was the anticipation and excitement of a mini-vacation, but the drive seemed to take no time at all.
We engaged the four wheel drive on our truck and made our ascent up the hill to Casa Culebra.
After quickly unloading our truck and unpacking our bags we were hot and sweaty. We grabbed some drinks and snacks and walked a few steps down to our 15 meter infinity pool.
The cool clear water was a little chilly, but incredibly refreshing. This was a nice change from the bathtub like water in our pool at home.
Howler monkeys lazed overhead in the trees a few feet away from us, while birds tweeted happily around us.
Much of our chatter centered around how fortunate we were to be “right here, right now” “living the life” in Nicaragua!
As the sun went down and day turned to night conversation ceased. We were hypnotized by a magnificent sunset.
On the menu for night one was fresh mahi mahi that we had purchased in town at the local market. The well appointed, fully equipped kitchen made meal prep a breeze.
A good part of our day on Saturday was spent at two of our favorite beaches, which just so happen to be a five minute drive from the house.
We parked our truck at Playa Majagual and from there walked leisurely across the white sand beach and rocks towards the popular surf beach of Playa Maderas.
In less than ten minutes we arrived at Playa Maderas. We found a quiet shady spot on the south end of the beach where we “set up camp”.
Here we kicked back, relaxed and sipped on a couple litres of Toña (local beer) that we had packed in our cooler bag.
Later on — while surfers ripped on head high waves — we chowed down on fish tacos.
Although we love the beach our walk back to Playa Majagual where our truck was parked was at a much less leisurely pace. We were on a mission as we envisioned a pool and sunset experience similar to the one we had the night before.
Sunset on night two did not disappoint.
After our fun filled day of sun, surf, more pool time, another delicious meal and a game of Dominoes we were spent. Our eyelids started to droop early in the evening as our comfy king size beds called to us.
As I crawled into bed crickets buzzed outside my window. The wind rustled softly in the trees and I was asleep almost immediately after my head hit the pillow.
Sunday came faster than we had anticipated.
Just a bit more time in this calm quiet peaceful environment (and maybe one more poolside cocktail) is all we wanted.
But sadly…as we know…all good things must come to an end.
We throughly enjoyed our time as guests at Casa Culebra and are look forward to returning again one day soon!
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your experience at Casa Culebra can be much of the same as ours — but with one added bonus — you’ll have your very own concierge — which just so happens to be me and Gordon.
We’ll meet you upon arrival in San Juan del Sur. After a quick tour of town and picking up a few supplies we’ll escort you to your home away from home and help you get settled.
We’ll tell you about our favorite sunset happy hour spots and make sure you know where to go for inexpensive and delicious seafood dinners. We can also help with recommendations and reservations for activities and excursions.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Casa Culebra
Balcones de Majagual
Suze Menary
casaculebra.balcones@gmail.com
(650) 452-2460
Nightly rates starting at $145 USD.
A 4 x 4 vehicle is required to access Casa Culebra.
Great photos E! Looks like a dream. Miss you guys lots!
xo,Q
Kudos. A nice package – excellent text, excellent photos.
Nice job! As a former owner there I know it simply needs the kind of marketing you are doing now. Congrats to Suze and Douglas for hanging with it!!!
S Macgregor