Dont expect a 5 star hotel. Although the hotel is not super clean or organized (common in Nicaragua), the owner, Philly, the owner -french from origin- his son, and the crew will make you feel at home. Beware that there might not be many guests, and if there are you might not see them because they are out fishing. You need to tell them if you are going to eat lunch, breakfast or dinner and count with that they will not be served the minute you ask for them. It will probably take 1 or 2 more hours than originally planned. So bring some snacks with you, enjoy the view and the conversation, and be patient. Always keep in mind you are not in a metropoli or a developed part of the world, everything moves at a slower pace and standards are much lower.
ALSO, very important: bring your own beers or alcohol, and probably sodas or anything else you think you might want or need. Although they can always drive you across the lake to the town you probably dont want to ask for it 10 times a day.

with amny years of fishing and visiting several places arround north and south america, I can tell you that this place is excelent for good fishing, excelent hospitality and good food, plus a good after dinner songs. Im ready to go back this year and try to kill my last year record 5 tarpons over 70 kilos and I lost one over 100 kilos its fantastic place I truly recomend.

Amazing ranch on pilotis with casual service, french cuisine with carabean flare, memorable night-long discussions with Philippe, on a stretch of river so rich in birds, fish, monkeys, flowers of al kind. A real experience of the Nicaragua. We went for tarpons fishing and stayed a week. We ate amazing food. Discover San Carlos with our guides, from the inside and with access like we'd never have. Still dream about those thick oranges we found at the market.
Loved it. Still think about it years later. Would be back in a heart beat.
Bonjour Philippe!

I traveled here from Costa Rica to fish the nearby Solentiname Islands. I was pleasantly surprised by the hospitality and food at the lodge and the quality of the guides. Phillipe is a great host. Do not expect five star accommodations since it offers simple but adequate accommodations. They have been working on some private bungalows that I expect to see completed on my next visit this coming September. I read comments from other travelers, and although I did see the dogs, I saw no mess because of them. I felt very comfortable and well taken care of at all times during my stay. There is so much to do around the area that a second trip is already confirmed. Keep up the great work!