OCEAN MAGIC
Chic family surf house between nature and the beach.
If you’re an independent family drawn to the rugged beauty and consistent waves of Nicaragua, bag this modern beach house just five minutes’ drive from the barrelling waves of Playa Colorado.
A peaceful location decked out with all the mod-cons – from a private pool to fast Wifi if you need to keep up with work – it’s made for surf-mad families who want to chill out and spend time together between surfing and beach sessions.
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Owned by former British champ and surfboard shaper Nigel Semmens of Ocean Magic, this spacious, modern three-bedroom family surf house has been specifically decked out for surfing families visiting Nicaragua.
Location: 5 minutes' from Playa Colorado, Nicaragua.
Transfer: 10 minutes’ from Costa Esmeralda International Airport.
Family friendly: We'd recommend it for 8 years plus.
Surf level: Advanced, with options for intermediate surfers.
Other activities: Hiking, horse riding, cultural tours and jungle adventures.
Climate: Av. temperature of 28C
Time zone: GMT -6
- Three modern, spacious bedrooms.
- Three contemporary bathrooms; one with a bath.
- Private hot tub.
- Large open-plan living room, dining room and kitchen, with patio doors out to the pool and garden.
- Private garden with a large swimming pool, outdoor shower and hot tub.
- Covered verandah beside the pool; perfect for a post-surf sundowner or morning coffee.
- Barbecue grill for outdoor cooking.
- Dedicated workspace and fibre-optic wifi.
- Hammock and outdoor furniture.
- Other facilities include private parking, washer and dryer, and air conditioning.
- Ocean Magic is just five minutes' from Playa Colorado – one of Nicaragua's most consistent surf spots that lures barrel hunters and advanced surfers.
- At the north end of Playa Iguanas, Panga Drops is a fun, more mellow alternative to the heavier Colorados.
- Other nearby breaks include Popoyo, Savannah, Magnific Rock, Playgrounds and Playa Santana.Â
- Check out our Family Surfing Guide to Nicaragua for more information.
- With a fully-kitted out kitchen and a barbecue for outdoor cooking, you can cater in-house after a day in the surf.
- For eating out we love the nearby Jasco's Sushi Bar & Grill.
- Bang on the beach at Colorados you can enjoy drinks and snacks at Pili's Kitchen.
- Horse riding on the beach or into the jungle.
- Visiting a local family farm where you can meet the animals and make tortillas using homegrown corn.
- Carver skateboarding along the seafront at Playa Guasacate.
- Biking and hiking trails.
- Cultural tours and custom-made sightseeing trips.