Granada, Nicaragua is one of the oldest cities in Nicaragua. It is a colonial city, and as such has a lot of great architecture and other sights to see during your stay there. It used to be the Capital city of Nicaragua, but now it sits as a mostly tourist infested city, but it hasn't lost any of its old colonial charm.
Granada, Nicaragua has many sights and things to do. You will not be able to truly appreciate Granada, Nicaragua, by simply spending a few days in a stuffy hotel room. You will need at least a week, or maybe even two, to fully take in the breathtaking beauty, sample the local cuisine, and truly enjoy what is the thriving culture of Nicaragua.
Some of the key places you certainly won't want to miss include the Monkey Hut, the 1,000 island tour, and of course Kathy's Wafflehouse. While on the various tours available to you, you will be able to take in the historic buildings, sample local foods, and enjoy the quiet nightlife the city has to offer.
When you are considering vacationing in Granada, Nicaragua, you may consider looking at a vacation rental. Hotels can get to be very costly, and are often expensive to stay in for any great length of time. If you are considering spending a week or more in the beautiful colonial city of Granada, Nicaragua, you will want to look into a vacation rental.
Some of the most popular places to go when looking for a vacation rental in Granada, Nicaragua, are REMAX and Aurora Realty. Now, these may sound like run of the mill real estate companies, and they are. However, they also will manage properties which like to be rented out to vacationers. While they aren't the cheapest options, if you are trying to book a vacation rental from abroad, you will be able to do so much more easily with these two companies, than you will from other sources online.
Of course, it is always best if you can find a vacation rental in Granada, Nicaragua on your own, as the prices would be much more reasonable.
Not only do vacation rentals in Granada, Nicaragua work out more economical, especially if you are traveling in a larger group, they also afford a greater amount of privacy, as we all know those hotel room walls are paper thin, and you can hear everything through them.
If you are staying for a week or two, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $200 a night, depending on the level of luxury you expect to find yourself in. You need to take into consideration the amenities you wish to have, such as maid service, a swimming pool, cable TV, air conditioning, and even 24 hour security service. If you are looking for the bare bones package, as in a place to crash and cook your grub, then you are probably going to be looking at paying somewhere between $50 and $75 per night for a decent location. If you split that up among 5 friends, which is reasy to do while giving each person their needed space, that works out to $10 to $15 per night, try finding that price in a hotel room!
If you are going to be looking for something a bit longer in duration, say a month or more, you will be looking at somewhere in the neighborhood of $300 a month, rather low end no frills sort of deal, to $2,000 a month, which should include everything including internet, TV, air conditioning, maid service, security, and even a private chef which will cook for you one or two times a day.
Always remember that vacation rentals in Granada, Nicaragua are not like hotel rooms. You need to treat them like any other rental agreement. You will be expected to pay first night, and last night, as well as a security deposit, in case you run up the phone bill, or break some windows in your excitement. In most cases the security deposit is reasonable, however, in some cases they will want in upwards of your entire stays amount, to help cover any expenses you may make for them.
There isn't really any law governing the amount of a deposit they can ask for on a vacation rental, however, if you are staying for a week or less, than a deposit of $100 to $200 is reasonable, if you are renting for a month or more, then you can expect to pay at least one month as a security deposit.
While there are normally no problems, in order to make sure you can get your security deposit back at the end of your stay, you will want to go through the vacation rental with the owner or realtor, make notes of anything amiss, anything which is not functioning properly, and any maintenance that needs to be done for the property such as plumbing or electrical. This will help cover your bases should the owner turn around and try and charge you for the leaky toilet, even though it was leaking when you took possession of the vacation rental.
Speaking about pricing, you will need to take into consideration that the first price you hear is generally negotiable, especially if you are intending on staying a while in Low Season. The locals tend to raise the price just a tad, to squeeze whatever they can out of the deal, so be sure to always question the price, and not take the first price you hear.
Another reason you will want to consider getting a vacation rental when vacationing in Granada, Nicaragua, is due to the freedom it affords you. You will have access to a full living establishment, complete with kitchen, patio, and in some cases even a pool. Besides, you can't fire up a grill for a nice “Carne Asada” in a hotel room.