Holiday rentals with beach access in San Juan del Sur Bay

Big Drop Surf House is ideally located a short walk to Playa Maderas. Well equipped and comfortable, staying here you will feel part of the Maderas community. Gaby is a very responsive and resourceful host. The local restaurants/beach bars are great, close, and have delicious food.

Directly across the street from the beach, lots of restaurants and things to do.

We had a great stay at Jose's apartment and are happy we came back! The place is comfortable, private, and has a great hot shower. It's close to the main town but still tucked away from the crowds and noise, offering a peaceful stay. The location is very walkable, just a few blocks from the market, restaurants, and cafes. Would definitely recommend!

We had a great stay at this Airbnb in San Juan del Sur. The location could not be better—just one block from the beach and within walking distance to the best restaurants, the malecón, and a small marina area. It is in a mixed neighborhood, but that is something quite typical for Nicaragua and adds to the local charm. If you come with realistic expectations, this place is truly a great option. The apartment had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including air conditioning, which was a huge plus, and a small kitchenette for simple meals. One of the best parts was the convenience of having a small pulpería (local store) right next door. The lady who runs it also handles the keys and was incredibly helpful at any time, day or night. It felt like staying in a real community. Victoria was super friendly and always available to answer questions. Her presence next door made things even easier, and we could get anything we needed directly from her store. We definitely plan to return!

The apartment is perfect, comfortable, clean and complete, there is a pool on the 1st floor. To get to the place the access is easy, without turning a lot off the main road and completely cobbled street.

Everything was perfect!

We loved the apartment, especially the terrace with views and sunsets. The apartment is 10 mins walking distance from the beach. Luckily the taxi knew the location. If you arrive on your own, make sure you arrive clearly.

I had a great week staying at Dunia’s place. It was incredibly relaxing and right by the beach. I was working the whole week and wifi was great - no issues with video calls. If I’m ever back in Maderas, I’ll be sure to stay at Dunia’s again.

This is the best beach house I've ever stayed in. The view is spectacular, the house is big and spacious, great for large groups and the price is extremely reasonable for the amount of people you can fit. Recommended 100% and I'll definitely be back here in the future.

We had a fantastic stay at the Casita! Its location was perfect—just a short walk to everything at the Ranch—while still feeling private and secluded despite nearby homes. The space was very clean and organized. Karina, our primary contact, was exceptionally responsive and helpful. She went above and beyond, assisting us with everything from answering questions to helping us coordinate transportation to and from the airport. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Hope to be back soon .

The house is overall great, but the layout is a bit unusual—you have to leave your room and go downstairs to use the outside bathroom, which isn’t ideal at night. Two days before checkout, a housekeeper came to tidy up the outdoor area for a few hours. While she respected my request to leave the indoor space alone, it felt a bit invasive for a week-long stay. Some guests might appreciate the gesture, but I prefer more privacy. No drinking water was provided, so we had to buy some right after arriving—not a big deal, but it would’ve been a nice touch. On the plus side, Brant and Khadine were very responsive. On day one, I mentioned that branches were scraping against the room and making it hard to sleep—they had a gardener come quickly to trim them, which I really appreciated. The location is fantastic: steps from the beach and a 20–30 min walk to surf breaks. Two lovely cats add a sweet touch. Other "wins" = comfy beds, great hammocks, and a blender for smoothies :)

Casa Tora is a good option for a family group that wants to enjoy the natural beauty of Playa El Coco. The house offers the amenities you need to have a good stay. Highly recommended option.

Beautiful house, perfect place to spend the week. No AC in the main living area, but screen doors kept things all good. AC units in all bedrooms. Helpful, communicative host. Would definitely recommend.

5 STARS all the way around for Miki’s house. She was amazing to work with, her house was so cool and super close to the beach. We loved the vibe, the plants, the pool, everything was spot on!

Ben deserves his super host title. We had an exceptional stay at this Airbnb! The place was incredibly clean and well-maintained. Ben, our host, was very helpful and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed. A special shoutout to Maria, the cleaning lady, who was an absolute champion and kept the place spotless. We highly recommend this Airbnb for anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Thank you, Ben and Maria, for making our trip so memorable!

The apartment is quite comfortable and everything is in good condition. The location is perfect if you want to be a little far from the noise of the village and feel safe. Common areas and pool area are also well cared for. Mario is a good host, he was attentive and gave us all the directions to the house. I'm doubtful, I would stay again.

Great location, the apartment is exactly what I thought it would be, clean, nice, stylish, organized. Benjamin is very responsive and friendly! Can’t complain! I come often to SJDS and definitely will be back at this place! I recommend it 1000%

If there was an award for AirBNB's top host globally, Maria would win easily. Hands down the best host I have evern encountered, so friendly and willing to help with anything and everything we needed. Had a wonderful stay with my family, beautiful place, amazing location and million dollar views. Could not recommend highly enough.

We were really happy with this apartment. It was very well equiped and Roberta though about even the smallest details like the options to hang the wet clothes and all the equipment in the kitchen . Roberta solved every problem we had along the way ( we had just a few) as fast as possible and we always had a fast answer from her. Marisol, the lady that came to clean was so nice and professional. We really liked her. The swimming pool was always clean and ready to use 😁.

… oh my gosh this place is incredible!!! I’m already excited to visit again. It’s absolutely perfect!!

Excellent place, very nice and everything is organized, I recommend it, the beach is very close and the accommodation 10:10 Billie and his wife were super friendly.

Uri was a huge help, great manager. Always got us what we needed then and there. Juan Pablo was great as well, always answered any questions immediately and made our stay super easy. Nice kitchen and everything you need for a long term stay. Walking distance to the beach, both grocery stores and Dog Town. Already planning our next trip back!

This location is perfect if you want to be close to town and right on the main beach strip of San Juan Del Sur. The decor is fabulous and the suite was well equipped with kitchen utensils as well as a good supply of towels for the bathroom and the beach. Nolan was easy to deal with and kindly accomodated some changes we required.

An ideal place to rest and take advantage of the proximity to all the beaches of San Juan . Highly recommended