Rancho Cecilia is the perfect place to stay for surfers who want a quiet, relaxing place in the jungle, and a break from the Cancun-spring-break feel of San Juan del Sur. Liz & Scott were amazing hosts and made me feel at home. They are very experienced surfers and excellent teachers. In addition to lessons, board rental is available. You... more

Liz & Scott and their little casita are the best!! Ten minutes from the surf, perched in the trees with the monkeys and sounds of the jungle, the little casita is comfortable and airy with open (screened!!) windows and surrounded by rain forest flowers. When I was sick, they arrived to help, welcomed me into their house, shared thrilling waves,... more

Great accommodations, wonderful hospitality, and, best of all, AWESOME SURF! From the moment we arrived, Scott and Liz went out of their way to help us feel right at home on the Rancho. The Casita exceeded our expectations and the fully stocked fridge was exactly what we asked for. Katy went above and beyond preparing fresh tortillas for us and... more

If you are planning a surf trip to Nicaragua then plan on Rancho Cecilia. Located near Playa Maderas, a fun consistent surf break Rancho Cecilia is close enough to town yet far enough away. Liz and Scott are the perfect hosts and will treat you right. They can show you all the local hot spots and other nearby breaks. They... more

Rancho Cecilia is secluded in a most beautiful spot outside San Juan del Sur, close to remarkable surfing and a delightful restaurant. Our hosts, Liz and Scott, went out of their way to make our vacation the best ever. We flew into Managua, took a joyful cab ride to San Juan del Sur, then sailed on to Mexico with other... more

I've been coming to Nica for several years now and it is a wonderful country well worth a visit. My mate and I initially met Scott and Liz out at the beach as well as some local parties and decided to give them a hand tiling their floors. We worked hard, took off surfing for a few hours, ate and... more

i could not have asked for a more relaxing enjoyable vacation. coming from santa cruz, ca to be able to surf in warm water with good waves was a refreshing change. the casita that i stayed in on the property had all i needed. seperation from the bustle of town for quiet down time, yet close enough for entertainment and... more

Visiting Nicaragua has always been high on our list but we were a bit worried about finding a place that would suit all of our needs as we were looking for not only a clean place to stay, but it had to be close to the beach, be close enough to town to enjoy the city life but far enough... more