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Casa Blanca, Beautiful Restored 250 Year Old Villa. Oasis in Heart of Granada

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Tropical courtyard and 40' pool at dusk.  Master bedroom balcony overlooks pool
Tropical courtyard and 40' pool at dusk.  Master bedroom balcony overlooks pool
Tropical courtyard and 40' pool
A corner of the pool
The master bedroom with king bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 11557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Granada, Granada (department)
  • Calle la Calzada
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Granada Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Parque Central
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Courtyard Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Courtyard Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Courtyard Famliy Suite

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Futons

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Single room

1 Single Bed

6 bathrooms

Courtyard / Pool bathoom

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Courtyard Bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Courtyard Bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Courtyard Family Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom bath

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Single Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Blanca, Beautiful Restored 250 Year Old Villa. Oasis in Heart of Granada

Simply the best villa in Granada. A gorgeous and unique 6,000 sq. ft. 5 bedroom colonial villa in the heart of town and the showcase of Granada's colonial house walking tour. Built in the 1750s and given a 2-year loving restoration to preserve original architectural details and integrate modern amenities, the villa has a lush central courtyard with a 40' long pool to cool off on hot afternoons.

Most houses in Granada charge you separately for electricity. We don't. Please see our Electrical consumption policy at the bottom of this description. ***

== Best Location in Granada ==

Casa Blanca is the best located home in Granada. Situated at the top end of the "pedestrianized" Calle La Calzada the home is right next door to Granada's famous cathedral and just steps from the bustling central park.

== Accommodations ==

The living areas are organized around the extensive corridors. The main corridor features an antique rocking chair and coffee table set comfortably laid out beneath a powerful ceiling fan. There is another more relaxed seating area situated the opposite end of the pool to the main dining area. The home has two classical colonial living rooms with doors directly into the pedestrian street Calle La Calzada. Casa Blanca is one of the stops on the tours of colonial villas.

== Bedrooms ==

The home features five bedrooms in the following arrangement

- A 2nd floor en-suite master bedroom, with a king-size bed. Airconditioning. A private balcony overlooks the courtyard and has a view of the cathedral dome. It features a double shower with a view of the courtyard, claw-foot iron tub, bidet.

- Two double bedrooms each with a queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom. Each has AC

- One family suite which is two connected rooms; one has a queen bed and the other a two single beds. . The twin bed room in the family suite can double up as a TV room. NOTE: these rooms share one AC unit. For the two single beds to be cooled, the door connecting the two spaces has to be open.

- The fifth bedroom located beyond the kitchen on the ground floor is suitable for a live-in nanny or maid and has a single bed, private bathroom. This room has no AC but has an overhead fan.

== Fully Equipped and Beautifully Furnished ==

The home is thoroughly well furnished with exquisite furniture from the local manufacturer Simplamente Madera, who use only the very finest certified hard woods. Homelife within Casa Blanca inevitably evolves around the kitchen table - and the kitchen table in Casa Blanca is a truly spectacular piece of woodwork. With seating space for 14 adults you will marvel at its immensity and quality in equal measure. The home also boasts a few TVs with Firesticks.

== Other Amenities ==

Wireless High-speed Internet thoughout the house
Air conditioning (except “maids” room)
Ceiling Fans Throughout
Swimming Pool
Garage for a small vehicle
TVs
Potable water
In-line Water Filtration System for ice-maker
Hot Water
Laundry Facilities
All Linens
Daily Maid Service included
Personal Safe
Gas BBQ Grill


== Other Services Available on Request ==

Airport transfer - Let us arrange it for you - $45-50 for 2 people, $60-80 for 3 to 7 people
In-house meals
Baby sitter


*** ELECTRIC POLICY - Most houses in Granada charge you separately for electricity. We don't. However electric costs in Nicaragua are EXTREMELY HIGH; greater than $.55 per KW hr (the highest in Central America and 5X the US average). 15% of your rental rate is applied towards payment of electrical usage. Your meter will be read upon check-in and check-out and any excess over 15% of your rent will be taken from your deposit. (For example: if you are paying $1,000.00 in rent, you have $150 in credit towards electricity. If the meter reads less than $150 used you owe nothing and receive your deposit back. If the meter reads $160 in electric costs, $10 would be taken from your deposit.) NOTE: if you simply use the air conditioning at night you should never go over the 15% and no we aren't going to ding you if you're over by $10.

Property manager

Guillermo Suescum
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
You are allowed to smoke in the courtyard.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Granada

Located in Granada, this villa is in the city centre. Calle la Calzada and Masaya Old Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Laguna de Apoyo and Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Granada, Granada (department)

What's nearby

  • Calle la Calzada - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Granada Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Parque Central - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mansion de Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Laguna de Apoyo - 12 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Garden Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Level One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Las Flores - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boca Baco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kiosco Del Gordito - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Blanca, Beautiful Restored 250 Year Old Villa. Oasis in Heart of Granada have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Blanca, Beautiful Restored 250 Year Old Villa. Oasis in Heart of Granada pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Blanca, Beautiful Restored 250 Year Old Villa. Oasis in Heart of Granada?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Blanca, Beautiful Restored 250 Year Old Villa. Oasis in Heart of Granada?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Casa Blanca, Beautiful Restored 250 Year Old Villa. Oasis in Heart of Granada located?

Located in the heart of Granada, this villa is steps away from Calle la Calzada, Granada Cathedral and Parque Central. Convento San Francisco Plaza and San Francisco Convent and Cultural Center are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ronan o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location and property

we loved this place , the owner was great and the property manager Brenda could not have been nicer or more helpfullDead center of town with very large space , resturants etc right there I will return here for sure thanks ronan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Granada holiday for mixed group of friends

We had 8 people staying at Casa Blanca for various lengths of time - and all loved it. There are lots of different places (all in shade) to rest with great dining table and kitchen area. It is a wonderful pool for cooling down and great location. There can be a little street noise at night but we all got used to this very quickly. And Jacqueline who comes in every day is superb!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucy P.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location/Fabulous Home for large groups

If you want a centralized location for your stay in Granada, you can't beat this property. It was literally a block from the main square in one direction and a block from a variety of restaurants and shops in the other direction. This was perfect for my elderly mother who has difficulty walking long distances. We loved the layout of the rooms where every room opened up into the courtyard with the pool. The pool was also a refreshing reprieve from the heat. Check in was super easy and the property manager will happily organize taxis from the airport or within other places in Nicaragua or other assistance you may need. While I mentioned that the location was in the heart of Granada, this could potentially be a turnoff for some people because it could get noisy (we were there during Christmas celebrations where there were activities in the plaza every night), but we preferred to be close to the activities and accept the noise in the street. This personally wasn't a problem for us so I will still give this property 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Granada500

Beautiful house that can accommodate up to 8-10 people. Impressive look at night with the lights on. Cleaning lady was very helpful. Property management was very responsive. We would stay in Caaa Blanca again!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

Our family of kids aged from 8-17yo and included grandparents too, all had a wonderful time. The room layout is great for everyone to pick a bedroom with each one having their own bathrooms and with air conditioning, which was crucial in the heat of Granada during our visit. The pool was an added benefit after a hot day in the city. The absolute best part of the home is the location!, located in the heart of Granada and walkable to so much, close to many restaurants and shops. Must try is Garden Cafe for breakfast and dinner! Quick 10min drive to Islets of Granada for a sunset boat tour and easy 30min drive to Laguna de Apoyo for a day trip to Posada Ecologica la Abuela. We plan to return to this home whenever in Granada.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Casa Blanca

I loved how Gloria, the person in charge, communicated with me a week before my arrival via WhatsApp and Vrbo. She made me and my family feel welcome and safe! I booked this property via Vrbo two months in advance and was unsure what to expect since it was my first time traveling with my family to Nicaragua. We loved the house and the fact they paid attention to details. They welcomed us with freshly made lemonade, beautiful flowers, delicious coffee, sugar, and safe drinking water! The location of the house was close to everything, and we felt safe! The pool is beautiful, and the house is gorgeous! I will recommend you stay here! This house only needs air conditioning in one of the bedrooms! Only 4 of the five bedrooms had air conditioning! La Casa Blanca is a fantastic place, and Gloria and their staff were happy to help us with anything we needed! My family and I are coming back to this lovely house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The pictures do not do this house justice. The location couldn't have been better. Everything you might need is within a short walk. We will definitely look into staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

This location was very convenient! Great place to get away and relax. Close to everything and in the heart of it all.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply stunning

You cant beat the location of overall palace this place is. It's on the main strip. Right across from AM/PM and inside is incredible. Pool is stunning - we have been to Granada a bunch and hopefully won't ever have to stay anywhere else again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tj b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Staff is great, house is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Central location and a very spacious home. You will feel close to pretty much everything in Granada. The homeowner was very responsive and helpful as to any of my questions. The check in and out process was seamless. The area is a very safe place. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Granada including my family and friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous, Spacious Property

Incredible property in an amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent All Around

Had a wonderful 3 night stay with 4 adults and 3 kids. The house is just as it looks in the photos and had everything we could have needed. The pool was beautiful and a lovely way to cool down and for the kids to have fun. The house is right on the main thoroughfare. We kept joking that literally everything was within 5 blocks. Great communication on setting up our check in and the PM stocked up some basics, per our request, for a minimal fee. They also helped us plan a couple excursions and transportation. Super nice folks. The PM office is just across the street so really convenient. A top notch experience and we could not have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David U., Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Could not feeling any better, the best place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrinne E., Seattle USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place

This house is amazing. The housekeeper is so sweet and the location is amazing. Everything was perfect and would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Fort Lauderdale, FL US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was the most gorgeous home and I loved every second I spent here.

Casa Blanca is truly a gem. I was able to lease out the entire home for a girls trip. There was ample space and bathrooms, the house was spotless when we arrive and the property manager was very attentive to our needs. She arranged excursions, transportation, dinner reservations and even booked us a personal chef. It truly was a magical stay and I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

The pictures don't do this home justice. The place is gorgeous and perfect location. We had so much fun sitting out the front door and interacting with the locals. It was great to be able to walk to everything you need - restaurants, am/pm, centro, massages, church, etc. Hosts were super accommodating and flexible. Definitely want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay at a fantastic place

Casa Blanca epitomizes Granada's old world charm. An unassuming street facade opens up into a grand home with stunning interior architecture. Spacious and welcoming, Casa Blanca is a must for all to experience. Excellent and flexible hosting as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes C., NORTH BETHESDA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even more beautiful in person

We plan to return. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful home. Most enjoyable. Neighborhood noisy.

House keeper, Maria Inez, was very nice lady and cleaned thoroughly. Elizabeth in office very responsive to our needs. Strangers sitting in my brother in law’s truck at 1:30 am. It was necessary to move it in middle of night to safe parking several blocks away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and great space!

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Blanca. I have been visiting Granada for many years and this was one of my favorite places to stay with a large group of friends. We all had plenty of space and the outdoor courtyard was great for socializing. Located right on the main Calle so it can be a bit noisy at night. But it is a fair trade off if you want to be centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable villa!

We were just dazzled by how gorgeous this rental property was. The inner courtyard with the beautiful pool and gardens, was just spectacular. We spent many hours in the hot part of the day swimming in the pool, mornings in the hammock or sipping Nicaraguan coffee while watching the hummingbirds in the garden, and nights swimming under the stars. The kitchen was well equipped and they had a few staples for us already - sugar, coffee, some nice cookies. We didn't cook much because it was too convenient to go out for meals, the house is located right in the restaurant district. There are several really tempting restaurants just down the street. For breakfasts we went to Cafe de Arte, which is about 30 feet from the door and has the most delicious smoothies and great Nica breakfasts. Great pancakes too! The rooms were so comfortable and the beds were like Heaven. The AC worked great. We went during a festival weekend so we did have noise at night, but nothing we couldn't sleep through. And it was super fun to walk right outside and be in the heart of the festival. The staff were excellent. So kind and accommodating. We loved having Francisco as our driver and tour guide! He was so great with the kids and went out of his way to help us navigate our first time in Nica. Check in and check out was a breeze. Great communication for the rental, great information, easy pick up at the airport and arrangement of tours. Thank you so much! We hope to send more people your way because all our friends were drooling over our pictures! We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria P., Rockville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful family house

My family of 8 and I had an amazing time at Casa Blanca! The housekeeper and staff were super professional and kind very attentive & did a great job in making sure we had all we needed ! Thank you Mr. Guillermo for caring and replying to us quickly when we needed help with the internet connection and your attention to details was superb! I recommend this to any size family who wants a lot of space and a cool pool to relax in !
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking Historic Property; Amazing Location; Modern Conveniences

My family stayed at Casa Blanca for the month of July and it exceeded our expectations. The beds are super comfortable, and the master suite is spectacular. The kitchen is very well appointed, and we wanted for nothing during our stay. The pool is exactly as it appears in the photos, very inviting. Casa Blanca is located right off the central square on the walking street where all the action is after dark (e.g., restaurants, clubs, entertainment, gelato, etc.) and the lake front is within walking distance. We would stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Guillermo Suescum

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Our very first vacation together was to Granada and we both fell in love with the city and wanted to make a home for ourselves there. Our dream is that in a few years we can begin spending at least half the year in Granada, soaking up the culture, the sun and the warmth of the Nicaraguan people. We hope that when you come and stay in Casa Blanca you fall in love with Granada too.

Guillermo & Melanie

Why they chose this property

This is really a special place. It was built in the 1750s and is one of the oldest buildings in Granada. It underwent a 3-year restoration to bring it back to it's original splendor. The house has original floors, ceilings and doors dating back to it's construction along with all the modern amenities one would need.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located. Just one block off the main park. Casa Blanca is tucked in behind the town's main cathedral and on Granada's main pedestrian street and restaurant row, Calle Calzada. The house has the traditional colonial design with a central courtyard full of beautiful tropical plants and a deep and cool 40 ft long swimming pool. Once you step into the house, you're in your own little private paradise.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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