Villa Tortuga offers wonderful views and amazing sunsets being beachfront 30 m above sea level with views to Maderas Rock and the sand to the north side of the bay and to the south side the mountains in northern Costa Rica. Also from the pool you can enjoy the harmony of all elements of nature. Forest, ocean, wind, sun – and flowers as well. A rare sense of seclusion while remaining deeply connected to the ocean's rhytm. Direct private beach access. Stable fiber optic wifi and 24/7 security.
Perfect for families with small kids or friends seeking a blend of modern comfort, service staff and peacefulness. All beds can be single or king size. Inside Villas Playa Maderas - just a turn of the costal highway - in to paradise.
Spaces around the villa:
You can enjoy different spaces around the villa. Just sitting beachfront – and watch what goes on in the ocean and at the beach is amazing. Or enjoying the sun in the deck chairs at the front wooden deck at the small pool. Along the villa is a large wooden terrace next to the forest, with plenty of shade and breeze during the day. This terrace is also used for gatherings, such as yoga theory lessons. Or as a great dining area or area to work remotely outside. You have your own direct beach access to the surf side, with rustic restaurants to enjoy the original local style. A complete experience of both views, ocean and forest – and local life.
About food during your stay:
You have an outdoor grill and a fully equipped kitchen including a stove with owen, microwave, refrigerator with small freezer, coffemaker, kettle, toaster, blender and what else you need. Remember to buy the food you need in 1 of the 2 local supermarkets "Ahora Mas" or "Pali" on your way to your villa. You can find them on Google maps - as well as our destination "Villas Playa Maderas".
You can go to 4 restaurants at the beach or get quick delivery from restaurants in town. You have any freedom to cook and organize this as you want – and the staff always online can as an extra service help cook any type of meal or diet for you. You have a lot of options anytime you like.
Other restaurants in the remote maderas area are Hush, Espejo, Machete Market Cafe and Mango Rosa among others . In San Juan del Sur you might try one of the beachfront restaurants and maybe have some seafood - or find one of the other restaurants in town.
Traveling with kids:
It is normal to bring kids, including small kids. We have a high chair and a cradle.
The small pool is very good for kids – who can stand or sit there.
There is a big main room as well as a flexible room upstairs – where you can arrange some special area for kids.
Temperature can be regulated with a/c in bedrooms, fans in other rooms and movable fans and the breeze as well as shaded and fresh areas.
Family games:
We are focusing on how a family can have some fun to do except the pool. So you can play mini american soccer or mini european football at the green turf in front of the outdoor gym or jungle gym as we like to call it. Ask the staff to bring the stuff for you. We also have bocce.
Also you find fun games like cornhole/juego de mais, mini jenga and mega jenga, outdoor domino, hit the racoons, and different toss games with rings and ladder golf or jungle golf as we call it here.
Games for your villa:
Right now we have Twister, Monopoly and Uno, Checkers, Chess, Memory, Domino for small kids. Any other suggestion let us know and we might have if you visit.
Access to our forest trails and the beach:
You can find signs showing the trails "Mono Congo" and "Mapache" and our staff can explain. The Mapache (racoon) trail is also the easiest way to get to the 3 villas on the other side of the ravine. On each side of the small forest ravine going to the sea are 3 rental villas. Each side has its own private beach access.
Wildlife:
On our property you can find the black "Mono Congo” monkeys and maybe also a sloth and a variation of birds and butterflyes. A staff member can help you find the monkeys if the are not coming close to your house.
Staff:
Always online, 24 hour security and housekeeping, kitchen staff on request. Daily cleaning is included. Staff is discreete but always close. Very flexible and personalized services. Tell us what you need.
Wellness:
If you like to order a private massage or other kind of wellness at your villa it is possible through our contacts. We have yoga spaces and equipment and private yoga teacher is also possible. Also we have an outdoor gym. If a surf interest then just go down to the beach – and rent a surf board or a boogie board - and there are also surf instructors.
San Juan del Sur area:
If you are looking for any special type of activity in the San Juan del Sur area you can ask our staff for advice.
As you can see here is a lot to do for a family and therefore you might consider a stay here as a perfect base for a holiday in southern Nicaragua - close to the higway - where you each day might be back in this special peaceful kind of paradise before 6 pm so you can enjoy another sunset.
Transportation and parking:
The Villa has private parking right next to it. You can also arrive by taxi – as well as go by taxi when you want. Or try the very local truck bus. We can also help arrange transportation directly from airport.
