Ananda is an off-grid guest house offering high-end sustainable stays. Our property occupies a privileged position enjoying sweeping views of Concepcion active volcano, Lake Nicaragua and the lush surrounding valley yet only a 6-minute walk to town.
There is a well equipped shared kitchen located just outside your door and an alfresco dining area & gorgeous gardens to relax in. Close to restaurants & hikes, we offer 24-hr security, breakfast service & arrange tours, rentals & home delivery.
The space
Designed to maximize comfort & privacy while offering a highly sustainable and unforgettable experience on the edge of the jungle. The views from our backyard are spectacular and hikes of Maderas Volcano leave depart from the property.
Our triple suite sleeps up to 3 people in 1 king bed and a single bed.
It includes;
* A large & elegantly decorated room with king size bed, single bed, ceiling fan, furniture made from local precious hardwoods and multiple large, screened & secure windows allowing you to stay cool year-round.
* Large porch offering landscaped garden view and including 2-person hammock + seating area.
* Tasteful fully tiled private bathroom with solar heated rain shower, excellent lighting, dual-flush toilet & large mirror.
*Clothes rack and luggage storage.
* Private entrance.
We offer unlimited filtered volcanic spring water and free high-speed Wi-Fi. (N.B like anywhere on the island, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted signal).
Our location is wonderful - close to the village center of Balgue but not too close. Within 10mins walk you will find great restaurants and some even deliver to your door! We help you arrange your tours, taxis and scooter/motorbike rentals etc.
We pride ourselves on being highly sustainability (100% solar energy, recycling of gray water, bio-digestors for processing black water, use of ambient LED lighting throughout, solar heated hot water, organic farming)
Other important information to know;
*The last 650meters to us is along a bumpy dirt road (i.e. the road to Totoco Eco-lodge). SUV, high clearance vehicles and off-road motorbikes are highly recommended. At times especially in our rain season the road may not be passable for normal sedans and or scooters! Also there is no street lighting along this road so bring a flash light.
* Our property is set on 5acres where we grow organic bananas, plantains, ginger, tumeric, sweet potato, lemons and moringa.
*The water you drink and bath in on the property comes directly from Maderas volcano and is truly some of the best water you will ever taste! It is natural volcanic spring water full of minerals and incredibly good for your health. We provide complimentary filtered spring water for our guests.
* There is a well equipped shared kitchen for your use. The kitchen includes a full sized fridge, oven with 6 burner gas cookers, cutlery, plates and basic ingredients.
* We have 24hour presence on the property including a night guard.
* We have two large dogs called Alfie and Osa. They are dearly loved pets but they also guard at night. We also have a cat called Ninja.
* The entire property only runs on solar energy as such we do not offer air conditioning but all of our rooms/suites include industrial strength ceiling fans and large screened windows allowing cool breezes to circulate.
Guest access
*Our two guest rooms share a well-equipped kitchen complete with full-size fridge, oven and 6-burner gas cooker, pots, pans and utensils.
*Communal dining area
*Gardens
Other things to note
Other rooms at Ananda Guesthouse:
https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room1-luxury-suite
https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room2-luxury-triple-with-porch
https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room3-luxury-kingbed
https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room4-1bdrm-apartment
https://airbnb.com/h/ananda-room5-luxury-studio
Our entire property runs purely on solar energy. We have sized the system well so during the dry season (December - April) you do not have to ration your energy consumption. During the rainy season however, we can have extended overcast/rainy periods. As such between May - November you may need to be more mindful and switch off ceiling fans that are not in use. When needed, we will turn on our generator to pump up our batteries.
We have two medium/large dogs on our property, Alpha and Osa, they are an integral part of our family and sweeties but they also provide security at night. They bark at strangers but never bite. With each new guest they become more accustomed to having people they don't know in their space. We also have a cat called Ninja.
Is Ometepe the right fit for you?
If you have a love for nature and all things natural, you will love Ometepe! The island is home to an abundance of flora and fauna and has everything from waterfalls, black and white sand beaches, incredible nature hikes, ancient petroglyphs, scenic wetlands and a natural volcanic swimming pool. If, however, you have a phobia of spiders, insects and other creepy crawlies, then Ometepe is perhaps not the right fit for you Whilst the accommodations we offer are anything but rustic, the island is and as its biosphere status implies, there is an enormous amount biodiversity which translates into an incredible array of insects.
