Just got back from 8 nights in Nicaragua. We stayed at three locations but our favorite was Empalme. Karen was away but Roy took excellent care of us. The food was great and accomodations clean and roomy. The location is perfect to experience the beach or go into town and shop. I highly recommend this place.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for what was meant to be three nights but ended up being 4 as we loved it so much. This was by far the best place we stayed in a month of travelling of around Nicaragua. Karen and Roy are the friendliest people, they're great fun to hang out with and could never do... More

I stayed with my boyfriend at Empalme for Valentines week in 2013. We were looking for an international trip in February where the weather was hot but we wouldn't have to break the bank to enjoy it. Empalme was everything we hoped for and more! The weather in Nicaragua in February was fantastic. Amazing sun, upper 80s/lower 90s, no rain,... More

We loved this place but Karen & Roy were the highlight of our time here. Cool cabin with good bathroom, nice comfy 4 poster bed, clean (& serviced daily), great food - excellent breakfasts cooked by Roy & delicious dinners cooked by Karen, funny stories, fun games. But it was all the extra thoughtful little things that Karen & Roy... More

My friend and I recently spent nine days at Empalme with Karen and Roy. We enjoyed wonderful meals, sunset cruise with mega pod of dolphins, beaches, trips to town of San Juan, and great conversation with international travellers at night in the outdoor common area. We watched birds, howler monkeys from our private deck and enjoyed beautiful sunsets on the... More

As everyone else on here says, you become part of the family while staying here. We travelled during Semana Santa with our 7 year old daughter, and we are so glad we stayed here instead of San Juan (whic was a crazy and crowded "scene"). Karen and Roy were incredibly welcoming and Roy entertained our daughter with magic tricks and... More

Roy and Karen are wonderful hosts! Their rustic place is an amazing spot situated right on the jungle and minutes from the beach. We had so much fun here! The accommodations are jungle cabanas with decks and it doesn't get any better for watching the jungle life with no effort. We were woken by howler monkeys and sat on a... More

My family (2 adults, 7yr old and 3 yr old boys) just got back from Nicaragua and stayed here for 2 nights. We loved it. Our cabana was comfortable, had plenty of space and beds were comfortable. We loved the "common" seating area which had fun swinging seats and a fully stocked fridge with drinks. Location was very convenient to... More

Met Roy and Karen on the sunset cruise! Great people from the moment we met! Was on the front of the boat with Roy when I touched a wild dolphin on film! It was amazing! Went back and hung out with Roy and Karen and their guests and had one of the most delicious breakfasts ever the next day! Such... More