Casa Todo Bueno

Jon, Janelle and Lenny's (the boss dog!) place is well worth the stay. Their hospitality is warm, friendly and very helpful, the rooms and bathrooms are clean, spacious, and the beds are super comfortable. The common area and kitchen are really well stocked with cookware, and there's a little grocery store across the street as well as in the town. We loved the viewing deck for lounging in the day. The AC cost (if you use it) is also below the going rate for using AC in Nicaragua, and the ceiling fans / windows move the air around really well. We've been to El Transito a few times and it's by far one of the best deals / places to stay, we're going back again in a few days! You can also ask then questions about what to do and how to get around, they know the area very well and are really helpful.

Big rooms, nice terrace, good equiped kitchen

We had to pay $7 extra per day if we wanted to have air-conditioning which is a bit expensive..

The house is gorgeous, and John and Janelle go out of their way to provide a comfortable and beautiful space. Very close to the beach. The rooms (there's only 2) are spacious, comfortable, have great private bathrooms, and you'll want to pay for the AC. There's a kitchen with pots, pans, implements, but you'll have to bring your own food. There's a pulpería just across the street, good for snacks & basics, but better stores are about a 20 min walk away. The road is a much shadier and cooler route to town than the beach, and definitely easier if you have kids. Overall, staying here was a wonderful experience, and we'll return in the future. I lived in El Tránsito in the 70s and early 80s, a couple of houses down from Casa Todo Bueno. Staying here brought back wonderful memories, and we hosted my local Nicaraguan family here one of the days we stayed. They loved it, and we made some great new memories. Plan on staying here for more than a night. The peaceful environment really needs a few days to be appreciated. The upstairs deck and lounge/kitchen area are stunning. Definitely visit the pool at the general's house.

These aren't really negatives, just more FYI. Absolutely loved staying here. You will need bug repellent and sunscreen! The sun is something else, even on hazy days. And the bugs are exceptionally persistent. Mosquitoes here can carry dengue or zika, so make sure you spray kids. The above ground pool is definitely more for soaking, so don't expect to swim. You are a bit away from town, and there's some hills on the road. This is more of an issue for anyone with mobility challenges. Not an issue if you're driving. There's some stairs to get to the main kitchen/lounge area, which were a bit challenging for elderly folks. We managed to get 98yo grandma down going slow and with some help. This part of the coast is gorgeous and has some good surf spots, but you'll have to walk a ways towards town if you want a safer swimming area, especially for kids. Bring córdobas. Some places do take plastic, but not all of them. There's some pets on the property, Lenny the dog is sweet, but the kitties are a bit skittish. I don't recommend letting kids try to pet them. Definitely plan on bringing food to cook. Refrigerators are in each room. Not much actual meals available at the store across the street. You'll have to clean up after yourself too, wash dishes, etc. Just leave the space like you found it.

Great place, good facilities, felt very secure and the hosts were super friendly!

location is a little walk away from main surfing beach.

It had amazing facilities, super clean rooms and shared areas. The rooms were large and very modern, with an amazing ensuite. The owner is livery and very accommodating to all needs and wants, she will go out of her way to help you. Was away from the main town so it is quiet and relaxing.

nothing, the property itself was beautiful and very well kept. Just being out of town its a 10 minute walk along the beach to the shops and restaurants.