Playa Maderas Cliff-Front Estate in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

About the Property

Playa Maderas Cliff-Front Estate

This Playa Maderas Cliff-Front Estate is the kind of property that rarely comes to market in San Juan Del Sur — a six-bedroom, six-bathroom oceanfront compound perched directly above one of Nicaragua’s most famous surf breaks. At 4,559 square feet across multiple structures, it delivers the scale, privacy, and setting that most Pacific coast properties simply can’t match.

The main residence is a two-story colonial-style home with four spacious bedrooms, large folding wooden doors that open the living areas to the ocean breeze, and a dedicated office with uninterrupted Pacific views. A separate two-bedroom guest casita gives visitors their own space, while a caretaker’s cottage rounds out the compound — a layout that works equally well for full-time living, multi-family use, or high-end vacation rental operation.

What sets this Playa Maderas Cliff-Front Estate apart is the relationship between the home and the ocean. A private pool and wooden terrace sit above the cliffs overlooking Playa Maderas, and stairs from the property lead directly down to the sand. You can check the surf with your morning coffee, walk to the water in minutes, and watch the sunset from a hammock without leaving your property. The surrounding tropical forest is home to howler monkeys, tropical birds, and the kind of natural soundtrack you can’t manufacture.

Beyond the property itself, this Playa Maderas Cliff-Front Estate benefits from one of the strongest rental corridors on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast. Cliff-front homes with pool, ocean views, and direct beach access command premium nightly rates — and Playa Maderas draws consistent year-round demand from surfers, yoga groups, and families. The new La Costanera coastal highway also means you’re never more than 10 minutes from the full infrastructure of San Juan del Sur when you need it.

The Maderas area offers excellent nearby dining — Espejo Beach Club, Hush Maderas, Machete Market & Cafe — while  International schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and nightlife are all a short drive away.

Properties like this Playa Maderas Cliff-Front Estate don’t trade often. Oceanfront compounds with this combination of acreage, structures, and direct surf access are nearly impossible to replicate — the land simply isn’t available anymore. If you’ve been waiting for the right legacy property on Nicaragua’s coast, this is the one to see. Contact us to arrange a private tour or request our complimentary financial analysis.

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