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We went on vacation February 2018. We had 7 people...
We went on vacation February 2018. We had 7 people. The house was spacious and large enough for all of us to enjoy our own space. The patio was sandy, but very well maintained and a nice relaxing space from the hot sun. The pool was small, but refreshing. The beach was breathtaking and very private with few people and an occasional herd of cows walking by.
The house staff was excellent and kept the house and yard very clean. Absolutely no complaints here.
Dwight was the man on the ground that visited us almost every day to make sure we didn't have any issues. Dwight was fantastic. He made sure that the fruit trucks stopped by the house so we could buy fresh fruit daily. He set up a last minute massage for us and was there to meet our drivers for all of our outings. We could not have asked for better service than what he delivered.
We also requested the chef service. There is a minimum of 5 days. In hindsight, we would have wanted less. The local restaurants were delish and delivered better food. That is not to say that Hazel's food was not good, but you would be hard pressed to find sauces and beef better than La Perla's in the States most certainly for the price. The restaurants run on Nicaraguan time so it is a 2.5-3.0 excursion to eat a meal, but it was about the experience for us.
The cost of the chef services is more expensive than what you could buy at the local restaurants/fruit trucks. Furthermore, we did ask for local dishes, but they were mostly Americanized. Also, we got a vanilla cake and brownies out of a box for two desserts, and the menu we approved of was switched. That being said, Hazel was fantastic and it served its very convenient purpose. We would do this option again only if they offered less days.
Massages - Excellent - done by Surfers Massage.
Granada Excursion - . Christian was our driver and he was good. The boat ride around the islands of the lakes was interesting and fun. The lunch and shopping in the Center of Town was fine. It was an okay excursion.
We did the Masaya Volcano excursion. A beautiful view, but a long drive. I would do the excursion on your way to the house or on your way home. Otherwise it is a 6-7 hour trip with the majority of that in the car.
BEST EXCURSION - The local trip to three small villages to see how they live. Harold was the tour guide and was EXCELLENT. Keep this authentic. This was new and we were the first tenants to go. I would do again.
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Curtis K.
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It’s not often that the pictures you see online ma...
It’s not often that the pictures you see online match the reality, but Ola Popoyo is every bit as beautiful. But what really distinguishes it from other places is the staff. Andrea and Jose worked so hard to keep everything clean and ready for us. And the real star is Dwight - he had a solution for every request and always made us feel like we were his most important priority. Staying at Los Popoyo was a great choice!!
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Sarah F.
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My family and I were headed out to come to Nicarag...
My family and I were headed out to come to Nicaragua when I got sick on our layover in Mexico City and had to go to the hospital. The rest of the party made it to Nicaragua and raved about the place. Nothing stinks more than sitting in a hospital bed staring at white walls hearing stories about the amazing weather, gorgeous home aesthetics, pristine beach front view, and relaxed vibe. Everything they needed was there for them. The house was spacious and immaculate. The rooms were clean and stocked. What was in the pictures was all there and more. Needless to say, I'm going to have to make my way back there and see it for myself.
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
wrap around balcony, yoga deck, hammocks on every ...
wrap around balcony, yoga deck, hammocks on every floor and steps from a great right hand beach break. Did I forget to mention the pool and the spectacular sunsets?
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Everything was amazing and done for us! Perfect va...
Everything was amazing and done for us! Perfect vacation living. We stayed with another family and had 5 kids 1-7 years old with us, and it was all amazing!!! The guys could surf right or back and the rest of the family could play on the beach and the pool right there, so everyone got to do what they wanted.
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Rick B.
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Always an amazing time here at Ola Popoyo.
Always an amazing time here at Ola Popoyo.
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Kristin M.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Ola Popoyo is a great house for either families or...
Ola Popoyo is a great house for either families or for a group of individual travelers which is what we had for this particular stay. It's a great space in a stellar location!
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Sara A.
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We had a wonderful family vacation with something ...
We had a wonderful family vacation with something for everybody to do, including our infant of eight months and my parents who joined us. Todd, the concierge did everything possible to help us pick out excursions, and our driver, Miguel, was part of the family by time we left. Our chef and housekeeper were wonderful and they had a special bond going with our daughter. Our chef even made her a headband! The landscaper was really nice and even cut us a fresh coconut one of the days. Food was delicious and menu accommodations were no problem (although we were not able to make changes for only 2 of 5 people so everybody missed out on fish and lobster sadly). The house was just as pictured and maintained very well! The only things that were not clear in the listing were that AC in the common areas (outside the bedrooms) was not included ($25 extra a day), and that only the housekeeper had access to the laundry. The AC units worked awesome though and we didn’t mind paying extra. The housekeeper did our laundry just fine and didn’t mind using the special detergent we brought for our little one, so that worked out. We had to ask for extra bathroom towels beyond the one each, but were able to get them no problem. I only wish our pool towels got cleaned more often - but that was our fault probably for not asking sooner than the second to last day. Overall an amazing experience and we would come back again! Thank you to Karina and Todd for everything!
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Michael S.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
I cannot say enough about Ola Popoyo. This house a...
I cannot say enough about Ola Popoyo. This house and beach is a hidden gem! The house had an amazing view and the sunsets were spectacular. Andrea was so helpful and friendly and was there whenever we needed her. Todd was a HUGE help and coordinated anything and everything we wanted to do. We loved the tide pools, the sea turtles, hunting for shells, horseback riding and playing in the ocean. We also loved the adventurous roads and the most friendly Nicaraguan people. Our family and friends believe Ola Popoyo is heaven on earth. We are ready to go back!!!
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
nestor o.
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Very safe and peaceful .amazing view.
Very safe and peaceful .amazing view.
Written July 5, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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