Everything is good - El Cabana

Room in nature lodge in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1.5 private baths
Hosted by Tim
  1. 12 years hosting

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Luxuriously rustic private cabana with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean reaching all the way to Costa Rica. 10 mins walk to the surf!

The space
Immerse  yourself in the lush  surrounds of our stunning Double Jungle Cabaña set amongst the canopy of the Maderas Valley. 

This roomy single level cabana (21m2 or 226ft2) can accommodate 2 people in a king size bed or two large singles fitted with luxurious Tempur mattresses. 
Enjoy the feel of an outdoor shower in the large beautifully designed bathroom outfitted with corner bifold windows and local artisanal tiles made in the historical centre of Granada.

Designed to break down the barriers between structure and nature the front of the cabana is fitted with 4 sliding doors clad only in mosquito net allowing you to feel totally immersed in the jungle. Locally sourced polished hardwood was used for the floors and is complimented with beautifully rustic Carbon wood for the interior details

Guest access
4x4 OR MOTO ACCESS ONLY. Please don't try to come here in a normal car or a taxi that is a car. We live out near the beach in the jungle and the roads can be very bad.

Cars make the road worse as they tear up the hill due to loss of traction.

If you bring a car please leave it near the start of the driveway by Casa Emilia (check on Maps)

Other things to note
BREAKFAST - AVAILABLE at extra cost.

Your choice of one of the following options:

Option A: $7
Cereal with granola, yogurt and fresh fruit, (from our trees when in season!)

Option B: $7
2 eggs cooked to your liking (fried, boiled or scrambled) plus toast, fruit and 1 side.

Both options include coffee or tea.

DINNER - Optional: Served Sunday till Thursday. $15 per person (Includes main, salad, and 1 beer or juice)

We realise you may want to discover what is on offer at the restaurants nearby or in town so we don't include dinner in the price of your stay. Each day we post the menu for that night and if you would like a slice of the goodness then please let us know before 12pm and we will arrange dinner for that night served between 730-8pm.

Dinner is made up of an ever changing menu which includes a combination of good old fashioned home cooked meals with a Central and South American twist. We try to use use only locally sourced seafood and produce from the market. Buen Provecho!

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom
1 king bed

Amenities

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Free parking on premises
Shared pool
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Where you’ll be

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

We live in the Maderas Valley. Nestled away in the jungle with the howler monkeys you won't find any neighbors too close around here! We are just a short stroll to the main surf beach of Playa Maderas and the swimming beach of Majagual

Hosted by Tim

  1. Joined in October 2012
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The story of Todo Bien all began when a Kiwi boy met a Peruvian girl on the white sand beaches of South America. They dreamed of travelling the world together and finding sun, surf, good food, good music and good vibes with like minded people.

After a few whirlwind months together they ended up going their separate ways until their paths crossed again a short while later in the rat race of London with Tim working in public relations and Cynthia continuing her studies at the Burlington School of English.

Here they spent 2 years working and soaking up big city life until they had a crazy idea to flee the cold chaos of the city and set up a hideaway where the warm surf was a walk away, the sounds of nature wake you in the morning, and sunsets spent swinging in hammocks are the norm.

In 2010 they finally decided to pack up their lives and embark on a journey that would take them all across the globe searching for the perfect set up.

For the next 3 years Tim and Cynthia worked and lived on a yacht exploring the far reaches of the Mediterranean and Caribbean all the while visiting potential set up spots such as Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Morocco, Portugal and New Zealand.

On a whim, near the end of 2012, Tim and Cynthia flew to Nicaragua and quickly discovered they had found the place they had been searching for. They fell in love with the surf, the landscapes, the people and culture and vowed to return again to explore more. Their second chance came around in late 2013 and after scoping out land as far north as Popoyo and as far south as Playa el Coco, they fell in love with an almost 2 acre ocean view lot nestled in the jungle above Playa Maderas.

With a small casita, almost reclaimed by jungle, and a derelict pool Tim and Cynthia knew they had found a slice of paradise they could transform into the hideaway they had been dreaming of.

At the end of 2015 Tim and Cynthia moved their base to Nicaragua and begin creating what is now known as TODO BIEN.
The story of Todo Bien all began when a Kiwi boy met a Peruvian girl on the white sand beaches of South A…

During your stay

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 12:00 pm
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm
Some spaces are shared