Tola Vacation Rentals on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast

Tola is the stretch of Pacific coast that includes Popoyo, Rancho Santana, Hacienda Iguana and Guacalito de la Isla. We’re based here, and we manage beach houses and villas across the area, from surf houses on the sand to family homes inside gated communities.

Use this page to pick the right area, then browse the homes. Or tell us what you need and we’ll shortlist them for you.

Choose your area

Area	Feel	Best for	Our homes
Popoyo and Guasacate	Open surf village, cafés, beachfront houses	Surf families, groups, longer stays	8 homes, sleeping 4 to 12
Rancho Santana	Gated resort community with five beaches	Families with young kids, easy holidays	10 homes, sleeping up to 10
Hacienda Iguana	Gated, green and quiet, with golf	Strong surfers, golfers, nature lovers	11 homes
Guacalito de la Isla	Ultra-luxury, low density	Special occasions and big villas	1 home
Playa Gigante	Laid-back fishing village on a calm bay	Families who want calmer water, budget stays	Ask us

Popoyo and Guasacate

Beachfront homes on Playa Guasacate and ocean-view villas around Popoyo, close to Nicaragua’s best-known surf and a sheltered beginner wave. The villages aren’t gated, so they’re more social and walkable. See Popoyo vacation rentals.

Rancho Santana

A gated community with five beaches, restaurants, a kids’ club and activities inside the gates. Choose from beachfront villas on Playa Rosada, homes with pools and condos near Playa Santana. See Rancho Santana vacation rentals.

Hacienda Iguana

A quiet, green gated community on Playa Colorado, with a 9-hole golf course and powerful surf. Homes range from eco casitas to beachfront estates. See Hacienda Iguana vacation rentals.

Guacalito de la Isla

Casa Mariposa

Ocean views · infinity pool

A vast, secluded villa with ocean views throughout and a beach-entry infinity pool looking over the bay.

Guacalito is the luxury end of the coast, home to the Mukul resort and an 18-hole oceanfront golf course. Ask us if you’d like more villa options here.

Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo

Gigante is a simple fishing village on a protected bay with calmer water and boats out to nearby surf breaks. We don’t list homes there yet, but we can find options through trusted local managers. Tell us your dates.

Hotels, surf camps and remote-work stays

Not every trip needs a whole house. Our sister businesses in Popoyo cover the other options:

La Jolla de Guasacate: a hilltop boutique hotel with a pool, a few minutes from the beaches, with rooms that sleep up to four.
Nicaragua Surf Camp: all-inclusive surf packages right on Beginners Bay, for beginners through to experienced surfers.
Magnific Rock: all-inclusive yoga and surf stays on the headland above Beginners Bay.
ESC Digital Nomad Village: stays built for remote workers, with a coworking space and community.

Own a home in Tola?

We manage vacation rentals for owners across Tola: bookings, guest care, cleaning and maintenance. See property management in Nicaragua. Thinking of buying or building? Emerald Real Estate lists real estate in Tola and Playa Gigante, and Emerald Investment handles building a home in Nicaragua.

Good to know before you book

Getting here: about 2 to 2.5 hours from Managua airport by car. See our getting-here guide.
Money: bring US dollars in small bills. ATMs are scarce near the beaches.
Beaches: there are no lifeguards anywhere on this coast. Our family beach tips explain where the water is calmer.
Seasons: December to April is dry and busiest. May to November is greener, quieter and brings bigger surf. See when to go.