1. The location is stunning on top of a hill side in the middle of a forest with birds and howler monkeys. It is a short car ride away to some beautiful beaches. Playa Maderas has great surf and however there is not a good place to stay there. The free transport they offer to the beach makes it a... More

After having lived and traveled extensively throughout Central America, it was a wonderful twist of fate that allowed us to meet Scott and Liz of Rancho Cecilia. From the moment we met them on the road to the surf break at Playa Maderas they proved themselves to be not just the ideal host, but good friends as well. I've never... More

I have been living in Nicaragua for 3.5 years, and went to Rancho Cecilia for the first time a couple of weekends ago. There are a number of things to recommend it. 1) Location: Rancho Cecilia is located in a wooded area just off the road from San Juan del Sur to the nicest beaches- Playa Maderas and Playa Marsella.... More

Liz and Scott were super welcoming right from the start. Absolutely any question that we had about the lay of the land, what to do and where to do it, was answered with charm and accuracy. They are a truly very generous and spirited couple and were a pleasure to be around. They took us out to a great pizza... More

We stayed at Rancho Cecilia for 5 days and had such a great time. We had never surfed before but Liz and Scott were great teachers and we had a blast. We had a great time at sunset happy hour / dinner with our fabulous hosts and also enjoyed hanging out in our hammocks in the morning. The casita is... More

In late December, my husband and I rented equipment and arranged for an English friend to take surf lessons from Liz & Scott who own Rancho Cecilia. They catered to our every need! We knew in advance what type of board we'd be surfing, as Liz sent us a long list of boards to choose from. There was no need... More

We stayed with Liz and Scott for 10 days and would have loved to stay much longer. Besides the amazing nature, great surfing and relaxing, the hospitality we experienced made us feel like good friends from the first day on. Sunset cocktails on their deck, homemade dinners and entertaining in their house are just a few things of their efforts... More

We stayed with Liz and Scott for a week in early November and simply had the best time ever!!! such wonderful hosts that welcome you as soon as you enter the property. Their 3 dogs "the chicas" are always there keeping an eye on things even when you are not around. Staying in our private cabina in the jungle couldn't... More

I loved this place! Stayed here for three days in November and miss it already. The casita is a very sweet set-up...you have your own kitchen if you are so inclined to cook (we just made ourselves breakfast every morning), stereo system, and lots of good reading material to take to the beach. Liz and Scott (and their dogs) were... More