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Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Laguna de Apoyo, Masaya Department
  • Laguna de Apoyo
    1 min walk
  • Masaya Old Market
    18 min drive
  • Augusto C Sandino Library
    23 min drive
  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.)
    68 min drive

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About the area

Catarina

La Laguna stay.With a stay at this La Laguna vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Laguna de Apoyo and 9 miles (15 km) of San Sebastian Church. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Maria Magdalena Church and San Miguel Church.
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What's nearby

  • Laguna de Apoyo - 1 min walk
  • Granada Cathedral - 24 min drive
  • Calle la Calzada - 24 min drive
  • Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho - 28 min drive
  • Masaya Volcano National Park - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Qué Sabroso - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪La Nani Café Masaya - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Asados de mi Pueblo - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mi Viejo Ranchito Catarina - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taquería Mexicana "Monimbó - ‬18 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.

Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

Aguas de Apoyo is a beautiful property nestled at the waters edge of one of the most visited national reserves in Nicaragua. The solid well built walk out lower level style house is set up as a multi purpose facility. Family Gatherings, Anniversary Parties, Mission Retreats, Weddings, or just simply a private getaway are all ways that you our guests have enjoyed our property. The top floor has a large master bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite bathroom / shower. Glass sliding patio doors open to the amazing view of the lake from the balcony. A second bedroom is furnished with a queen bed, desk, closet, and large windows with a view of the reserve. A third bedroom has two single beds, walk in closet, and also a view of the reserve. Bedroom two and three share a bathroom furnished with a bathtub option. All of the bedrooms have high efficiency split A/C units with remote. The sitting room faces the lake and often has a refreshing breeze enter through the open patio doors. Beautiful balcony with glass railing system affords safety without compromising the view of the Lake. Enjoy a fully furnished kitchen, authentic nicaraguan dining room table and a pretty impressive view of the lake. The pantry has a 4' chest freezer for your convince. The walk out lower level has been designed as a complete living area. Full kitchen and 8 chair dining room table. The master bedroom has a queen bed, full closet, ensuite bathroom. A second bedroom also has a queen bedroom set, and walk in closet. The third bedroom on the lower level has a queen bed and also two sets of bunk beds. The second and third bedroom on the lower level share a bathroom. All bedrooms have high efficiency split A/C with remote.

The grounds are spacious, the flower gardens are well kept, and the large rancho is a perfect place to relax and recharge. The pristine waters of Apoyo are clean, warm, and incredibly amazing. Aguas de Apoyo also has a floating raft about 30 feet from the shore. Kayaks, Trampoline, Hammocks, Lawn chairs, Lifejackets, small court soccer, children's play house, outdoor patio table, BBQ... the list goes on!

We strive to make your stay the very best possible. Transportation services are also available at a very competitive rate. We can recommend local cooks for your events that have successfully used our facility with ease and expertise.

We on call 24 hours a day to assist you.

Looking forward to serving you!
Mark and Brenda

Property manager

Mark and Brenda Bachert

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

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
Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: Special Events, Weddings for extra fee, ask us!
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80. Note from host: Special Events, Weddings for extra fee, ask us! For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Guest House Right Laguna Apoyo
Beautiful Guest House Right on the Laguna de Apoyo! Catarina
Beautiful Guest House Right Laguna Apoyo Laguna de Apoyo
Beautiful Guest Right Laguna Apoyo Laguna de Apoyo
Beautiful Guest Right Laguna Apoyo
Beautiful Guest House Right on the Laguna de Apoyo! Catarina

Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House
Close to Granada, this house was outstanding and served our needs. The views were incredible. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marianela a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever
We rent this property from February 29 until March 3rd. This was the best vacation ever. I’m going to start with Mark the host, we reached out to him not once but few times and he responded in less than 3 minutes. Best communication I had ever experienced with any host . Wilmer is the guy that waited for us at the property was super attentive and always answer message and calls. Wow the property is something out of this world . We were breathless when we walked into to this house, the scenery of this beautiful house , the sunsets , the sunrises were something you cannot describe. All the guests asked us for the contact information. The house have everything that you will needed both in the kitchen and in the bathrooms. Plenty of table game, kayaks everything . We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Wonderful place for large family. Caretakers were amazing and the owners are very accommodating
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big family gathering
The pool is very nice, and the lagoon is great for kayaking. We had a big family gathering for a couple of nights and we all enjoyed the immense space available. Enjoyed talking with Wilmer and the home owners are very accommodating. We will recommend this place to family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable retreat with excellent view
Mark and Brenda's place was fantastic and our whole family (group of 11) really enjoyed ourselves. The house is modern and well kept. The ACs in every room worked great and are a must as Laguna de Apoyo is pretty hot & humid. The hosts also made sure to provide plenty of drinking water, TP, and trash bags for the whole stay, something that might seem inconsequential but is really helpful. WiFi speeds were great, kids enjoyed having Netflix for downtime. We had plenty of towels provided which were very appreciated as the kids spent most of the day in the pool. Wilmer, the caretaker on-site was so friendly, helpful and not intrusive. He volunteered to buy fruits for us when we asked where to find a local fruit stand. A true gem. The high ratings for this place are definitely warranted and I would not hesitate to recommend this place to another group.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous spot!
My family and I enjoyed the gorgeous views — and private access to — Laguna de Apoyo. The house was clean and comfortable and felt safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

nadia w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House for the whole Family
Family coming to town for a vacation? You need to book this place. it was perfect for our large group gathering and had more than enough room for the 12 adults and 4 kids we had. everyone loved the pool and lake access we had. We also hired the local cook that was recommended by the owner and she made great food each day. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernando B., Chino

Liked: Cleanliness
La Laguna Incredible!
Our stay at La Laguna was wonderful. It definitely exceeded my expectations. The house was was and cozy with plenty of space. The outdoor surroundings are out of this world. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Atahualpa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hermosa casa con excelente ubicación.
Muy buena comunicación con el propietario, la casa es grande y está bien equipada. Staff muy amable. Volveremos!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

dana o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
We had a wonderful stay. Everything was comfortable and we loved the views, lagoon access, and the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another remarkable experience!
I would like to give my utmost gratitude to Mark and Wilmer for another memorable experience. My friends and family enjoyed their entire stay during Easter because of the amazing views and accommodating hospitality. This place is a must for your next Nicaragua trip so do not hesitate! Muchas bendiciones, Mark! Till next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
Beautiful, well appointed home. We really enjoyed our time here and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property.
This whole trip was a roller coaster of emotions. We rented the property to celebrate the wedding of my brother. Unfortunately we got sick with covid and we had to reschedule 2 times until everyone tested negative. The Branchett family was super understanding and accommodating, they were flexible with us and allowed this experience to happen. The only downside to this stay is the wifi and reception are very slow. But given the location I’m sure it’s out of their control. Anyhow, we appreciate their help and are absolutely happy with how our stay was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Vacation Home
This house is marvelous. We were a group of 17 (family reunion, ages 6 to 72) and everyone had a wonderful experience. Beautiful two story house with everything you need, from kitchen utensils to life vests. View is stunning and the Rancho is huge, direct private access to the lagoon and a wonderful private pool. I’m extremely satisfied with this rental. We never ran out of purified water(they kept supplying it without us asking) Highly recommend. The host makes you feel welcoming and the housekeeper shows up within 10 minutes when called. Great experience with this house. Definitely 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place will take your breath away!
For the short amount of time we were there, we had an amazing experience from arrival to departure. It was quite bittersweet leaving since we had a lot of fond memories the whole week. We will definitely come back again! Muchas Gracias, Mark y Wilmer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blanca Fernanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simplemente increíble
Muy limpia la casa, con todas las condiciones y Wilmer es muy amable y siempre disponible en todo momento. Gracias Mark
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house. Amazing views.
Great place for a big family. Everything was wonderful and Wilmer was very helpful. There was nothing we longed for the entire place. Thanks for the great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valeria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Great experience! The house is beautiful, clean, cozy and equipped. It has everything to have a nice weekend getaway with family. 100 % recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jewel of the Lake
Beautiful, secluded hideaway in one of Nicaragua's best-kept secrets. Outstanding hosts and caretaker. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot on Apoyo!
Our group was thoroughly pleased with our stay at La Laguna. From our first correspondence with the lovely owners to the moment we departed, we were overwhelmingly happy. The house is perfectly suited for a couple of families, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as two kitchens and lots of outdoor space and sitting areas. Thanks to the caretaker, Wilmer, and the owners, we had everything we needed right down to beach towels, extra jugs of water, and ice. The view is spectacular, the pool, yard, patios, and palapa were divine and we were thrilled to have outdoor play toys from kayaks and boogie boards to a trampoline and a soccer goal and balls. The kids were in heaven and the adults even got a chance to rest. Perfect spot for families with kids. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaquelyne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on earth
I have no words for this amazing place! The pool with a view to an EPIC VIEW of the Laguna de apoyo, so fresh and with so much natural quiet environment, the housekeeper and his wife, so nice SOOOO kind and very helpful I will definitely recommend this place to everyone I know and WILL FOR SURE COME BACK this was such a great vacation and went by so fast! Amazing place my family and I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marielos B., Miami, USA

Magical
The house is wonderful !!! The pool area is absolutely marvelous. Very convenient to have two kitchens... The property care takes is a real pleasurable guy. We had some issues in turning on the grill and he came to assist us in less than 5 minutes. Would recommend anyone to rent it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Washington, DC

Large, spacious and well-appointed house on the water in Laguna de Apoyo - great for groups!
We had a wonderful stay at Mark and Brenda's beautiful property in Laguna de Apoyo. Our visitors and our friends from Managua all had a great and relaxing time. Plenty of space for a large group to enjoy a nice day and evening at the house. We particularly liked the nice big palapa with couches and hammocks to relax on. My friends appreciated the small grassy fields for the kids to play. We spend most of our time enjoying the outdoor space and BBQ grill. And when the time came to sleep we all retreated to nicely decorated and comfortable rooms. Their caretaker Wilmur was wonderful as well. We are definitely looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna T.

Beautiful scenery, the perfect family getaway
We absolutely loved the 4 nights we spent at Mark and Brenda’s gorgeous house on Laguna de Apoyo. We were a group of 3 families, with 8 kids ranging in age from 5-12 years. The lake was amazing for swimming and we enjoyed the boogie boards and kayaks. We did several outings, including the night visit to Volcan Masaya, Volcan Mombacho, the towns of Granada and Masaya. It was so convenient to use the 16 passenger van, and our driver, Jose-Maria was excellent and gave us lots of great information. Mark was in contact with us the entire time, and we felt very cared for. We highly recommend this beautiful spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elliot S.

An amazing place for a vacation!!!
This was one of the best, if not the best, of my experiences with VRBO or AirBnB! The property was amazing and even better than depicted in the listing (hard to believe!). It has everything you could want for a great vacation from reliable internet, fresh water coolers, a fully equipped kitchen, and the floating raft and kayaks for fun in the water. Not sure if this happens year round but when we stayed there there was a nice breeze almost the entire day which kept the flying bugs to almost nothing. The breeze also meant that even with 85 degree weather each day we were always comfortable when sitting outside. When inside the mini-split air conditioners were great for a comfortable nights sleep. Maybe the best part was Mark and his amazing hospitality along with the help of Don Mario and Wilmer...with their help our vacation of 10 people couldn't have been any better! We used the large van that Mark had available for trips to the airport, expeditions, and just going to the grocery store and it made the vacation so much more enjoyable and relaxing. Mark was amazingly responsive when texting him and we couldn't have felt better taken care of. Lake Apoyo is super relaxing with warm water and no motorized boats allowed so there is no noise pollution...the only thing you will hear when sitting on the balcony is the exotic birds and the occasional monkey. A few people in our group went scuba diving in the crater and had a blast. I would 100% recommend staying at this property and know you won't regret it!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017