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Los Escapados is a jewel set in the Nicaraguan Caribbean. Designed for low environmental impact and ultimate luxury, our cabins sit amongst beautiful tropical gardens of fruit and exotic species, each cabin having spectacular ocean views to enjoy from your own private deck. Quality, comfort and service is our aim so you may enjoy this glamorous and unique style, new to Nicaragua. See you soon!
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After we left Little Corn Island this was our 1-night stay at Big Corn Island before returning to the mainland. What a great experience! Leigh and his sister have made a little paradise with glamping. Lovely view, superb accommodation and amazing hospitality for a friendly price. Their breakfast and especially Leigh's cheesecake we will never forget! Think before you go: One day is not enough...
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Roy771, Owner at Hospedaje Los Escapados
Responded 7 Apr 2015
Hey the Hans and Tam. Thanks so much for the compliments. My sister and I really appreciate the encouragement. Normally people who stay for one night don't tend to leave a review and we get a lot of them here passing through to the mainland so for you to say you would have liked more time here means that the Los Escapados crew is on the right track. Thank you again guys and drop by any time. Leigh and Danielle.
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This place is a luxuriously rustic property. I say this because the cabins are British military style tents with hardwood flooring and electricity with full bathrooms attached. This keeps the rooms really open feeling because you can roll up the sides and let the breeze in. Leigh is an awesome host, running around making sure everything is just right for your stay but keeping a smile on the whole time. He cooks an awesome breakfast too, which he delivers hot to your porch. He grows a lot of his own ingredients too! He is a builder by trade and developed the property himself!
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Date of stay: December 2014
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Responded 10 Jan 2015
Awesome! Thanks for that apt description. I could not have described it better. I have not had a review in a while and it is always a real boost to our moral here at Los Escapados to know that you have enjoyed your stay so much and that we are on the right track to providing that genuine island getaway for our guests. It was a pleasure to have you all here and I thank you for your support. Take care, Regards, Leigh Cameron,
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We really enjoyed our stay at Los Escapados. The view is great and the cabins are comfortable, especially the private terrace where you can have breakfast is great. It's to say, though, that you should not be too scared of spiders or other insects when you choose staying there - it's like camping, you know. :-) The sea was a bit rough on this side of the island (windy season!), if you want to go swimming, you should rather go to the other side (it's no problem to get over there within 10 minutes, though, there are lots of taxis and they are really cheap). Leigh is a really nice host, he helps whenever he can. So if you want something special and do not expect a high standard, super sterile hotel room, Los Escapados is definitely worth a visit!
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Date of stay: February 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Roy771, Owner at Hospedaje Los Escapados
Responded 4 Mar 2014
Thank you very much for the feedback. Yes the tropics equals insects when the warm weather comes at this time of year but nothing dangerous, just strange little critters. The weather is calming down right now and snorkeling opportunities right out front of the hotel are perfect. On this side of the island we receive a breeze all year round which is what makes it so pleasant but that can make the sea bumpy with the reef right out front. But there is a little beach only 100 meters away that is calm an protected which I shall recommend to other guest so thank you for that information. I also might have to do a regular insect and spider hunt through the cabins just to make it a little easier on the guests. Great feed back and thank you so much for staying with us. Stay safe and travel well.
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While Escapados may not be for everyone, there is a good argument to be made that this is the best place to stay on Big Corn. Sally Peachie IS the most beautiful part of the island. Here you get to see the most amazing hues of ocean turquoise, and there is always a wonderful breeze. Much hotter on the rest of the island and much more residential and commercial. Great places to eat are a 10-15 minute stroll in either direction. The tent structures you sleep in are high end construction and Escapados is most assuredly not a funky ecolodge. In our month long travels through Nicaragua we have experienced the best sleep, not only due to the dreamy prevailing winds but because of the quality of the mattress and bedding. The large screens allow for the sea breeze to keep you very comfy without a/c, which was a concern for us. Spacious, immaculate bathroom detached from our tent but not an inconvenience.
The very “close to nature” feel of the cabins may be why they are not suited for everyone. If you are extremely out of condition the hike up the hill might be a challenge for you, as well.
Roy, the owner, has a rather exhaustive list of rules with the odd assurance in the manual that “we are watching you, even when you can’t see us”. We took a deep breath and kept an open mind and soon found Escapados to be just delightful. We visited a number of the higher end establishments on the island and were frankly not too impressed, but then, we love adventure and the unusual travel experience.
Big Corn island is like another world compared to the Nica mainland and to really get the feeling of this treasure in the Caribbean we highly recommend Roy’s quite special-Escapados.
Suggestions to bring: Bug spray for the evenings, flashlight, a few liters of water-although you can refill bottles here for a nominal cost, soap and shampoo. Roy includes One very fine cup of coffee per person with your room, but if you are an early riser you will need to wait until 7:30.
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Roy771, Owner at Hospedaje Los Escapados
Responded 29 Mar 2018
Thank you for your sterling comments. They are greatly appreciated and encouraging. Definately the most detailed we have recieved in some time and in our top 5 reviews! On a lighter most amusing note. Thank you for being the first person to mention our 'rules' or cabin guidelines and information as we call it. We have waited a long time to hear a mention of these 2 laminated pages and we chuckled hard without a noise for some time. Some people interpret things harshly while others laugh so hard at the possible stories associated with these two pages that we need to check that our guests are okay. What started as a serious thing to protect our business has now become an ongoing theme where we add new rules every six months because of the hilarity of the situation where in every rule we make, someone finds a new and amazingly odd way to treat our property which gives us a good laugh. They are extensive we could not agree more but they are funny! We dream of a hotel world where no rules or guidelines need to exist. Our ability to serve would improve vastly and we would be happy for it. However our reality is that we introduced these 2 pages for reasons of safety and comfort for my staff and guests, financial security for our future and to place responsibility on certain guests that cause reckless damage. We agree they are points that we should not need to mention but.. well it seems we do because of how frequent they occur. Secondly we thank you because most people use our guidelines and introduction booklet for a place mat or we find them under matrasses or behind the refrigerator. I would like to clarify to future travelers that read this review that we do not have a rule book that states 'we are watching you'. Our introduction book has a section describing our specific aims, goals and standards for our quality of service to our guests which refers to our non interference policy and minimal disturbance so we adjust maintenence, gardening and cleaning schedules etc so as to provide a relaxing atmosphere in that you can imagine there is no staff on the property. Our statement is an assurance of safety that says 'don't worry, we are always around watching over the hotel even when you can't see us'. My apologies for the confusion. Our coffee I delicious thank you. We purchase the good stuff to make certain all of our service standards remain high. The earliest you can get a coffee in this neighbourhood is 7am at the dive cafe unfortunately. We always encourage to ask should you need anything and for such lovely guests, we always make an exception. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey.
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Had some problems with the transportation to the Corn Islands, but Roy was great at accommodating and understanding our needs. He's a good guy and takes pride in his business, which is making the people who stay with him happy. Cheers to Roy.
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Date of stay: July 2015
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Response from Roy771, Owner at Hospedaje Los Escapados
Responded 9 Jul 2015
Thank you Ryan, I remember the troubles you had trying to get here and Im very sorry for that. However, your situation and your advice and input did teach a couple of valuable lessons for me on how to better the service of the hotel and thank you for that. Safe travels and hope to hear from you again soon.
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Los Escapados is the only place to stay on Big Corn Island. Amazing Eco tents where you can watch the stars as you fall asleep. Fresh fruit served to you on your own private deck for breakfast. Spectacular views and a cool breeze as you sip a cool beer on the deck. Gorgeous gardens where you can relax in a hammock and watch the day go by. This is my second stay here and I will never stay anywhere else on the island because the only other option is a concrete windowless box. This place is a must see on your travels. If you're lucky enough to be here when the owner Roy is baking you may just get to sample his delicious passion fruit cheesecake and banana bread. Can't wait to come back again next year.
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Roy771, Owner at Hospedaje Los Escapados
Responded 30 Apr 2015
Hey there Sharon. That is 2 stays and 2 top reviews from you. Must mean that we are holding up our standards if you keep coming back. Thank you for the flattering review and it is always nice to have repeat customers and we thank you for making our jobs a pleasure to do. I would say please come back again and you are welcome here anytime but we have a felling you may just be back again. All the best and stay well until we meet again.
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Big corn island is one of those places where as soon as you put a foot on it, you know you are going to love it! And I had exactly this feeling in Los escapados! And I wasn,t wrong! What a super special place! Really good vibrations there! The cabins are amazing and what to say about the views you get from the confort of your bed! Wow! They even have a private bathroom that seems one of a fancy hotel! And all in the middle of a beautiful garden! Leight, thank you for make our visit to the island even more special! We hope to see you again!
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Date of stay: January 2015
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Response from Roy771, Owner at Hospedaje Los Escapados
Responded 8 Feb 2015
Oi mis amigos y gracias por las palabras amables. Fue un placer a servirles and thank you for giving me confidence with my spanish. You were both terrific guys and great to chat with. It never get old having a satisfied guest and an amazing review such as yours. Good luck back in Costa Rica y espero que nos vemos otra vez en el futuro.
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The most beautiful view on the island. The breeze kept it comfortable night and day. The beds are comfy and we felt safe enough to keep the tent walls up at night allowing us to enjoy the sights and sounds. Overall a great location and a most accommodating host.
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Date of stay: January 2015
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:There's a little hill one must climb to reach the property which can be tricky in flip flops.
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Response from Roy771, Owner at Hospedaje Los Escapados
Responded 29 Jan 2015
Oh Thank you for taking the time to write Maggie. It was fantastic having you both here and you made serving you a pleasure. I have to laugh a little about the flip flops, remembering the amount of times I have slipped on my backside from greasy footing. Takes a while to get your technique right! All the best and Im glad you stayed on 2 feet.
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I spent a couple of nights on Big Corn Island staying in one of these beautifully built Luxury Safari type tents. They face the ocean so you have the breeze at night, and wake to sunrise.
The beds and pillows are really comfortable. The bathroom and shower also were top quality. The room has a little bar fridge so I bought a few beers/snacks from the nearby store and kept them in there.
Leigh brought us breakfast to our balcony, a combination of fresh fruit from his garden, juice and crepes / pancakes which was all delicious.
With a snorkelling beach right in front, restaurants nearby ( a couple of local eateries and a more touristic place), and the best bed I have slept in on my travels I would definitely recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: April 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:We wished we had spent more time on big corn island!
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We stayed 4 nights recently, and were very pleased with our choice of Los Escapados. We knew that we wanted to be in the Sallie Peachy area of Corn Island for the best snorkeling from shore. This place is within easy walking distance to several beaches, lots of restaurants, and is more relaxing than the Arenas beach area for instance. Not crowded or touristy at all, which is our preference.
The property itself is up a slight hill that one must climb and descend. Keep this in mind if you have large bags or any physical limitations, as taxis don't go up the hill. Not a problem for us, and the spot on the hillside provides both nice breezes off the Caribbean as well as nice views of the same.
We stayed in unit # 2, and it had an attached bathroom. Pretty limited space for storing anything, no small bedside tables, etc. However, the comfort level was better than many hotels in NIcaragua I'd say. The massive side windows and front door could be zipped wide open to allow loads of air flow, and we slept so well at night on the comfortable bed.
Drinks in the evening and breakfast/coffee each morning on the front deck was nice. However, once the sun got up a bit, the deck got very hot as there is not a shade cover.
Roy and Bertram were helpful when we needed anything, and our unit was cleaned daily. It's nice that they provide water to purchase in your refillable bottles to cut down on the amount of plastic trash generated on the island. (TIP: You need to have a water bottle before you get there, or buy one at a local store to reuse.)
We used the towels and beach chairs that are provided for guests to enjoy time at nearby beaches, which is a nice offering.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from Roy771, Owner at Hospedaje Los Escapados
Responded 16 Apr 2018
Hello and thank you so much for your comments. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the level of comfort and must apologize for the lack of shelves and storage areas. Unfortunately with canvas walls, it does not leave us much wiggle room to install shelves which is why the beds are constructed to store suitcases undereath and our over use of hooks and coat hangers for hanging belongings. You are too right about the deck being hot before lunch, Especially this time of year. That is why you may have seen steel posts in the ground in front of the cabins that are awaiting material to build roofs over the decks. Just a little extra space and protection will go a long way for our guests, our cabins and ourselves. Since our largest island transport boat sank to the bottom of the sea, there has been a terrible shortage of everything, including timber materials for building, food and medical supplies but I assure our future guests that they will soon have twice the space we currently have to enjoy the sea breezes. Again thank you for taking time to review your stay. Your comments and guidance is greatly appreciated. Safe journey.
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Hello Win
We find that water temperature for any individual guest is very much a thing of personal tolerance and comfort.
That being said, many guests Including myself tend to find a mild cool shower to be a welcome thing when it is so hot and humid in the tropics and the short walk up our hill will have you looking to cool down some way.
Our pipes are also above ground and shaded by shrubs so our water tends to be anywhere from cool in the wet season to mildly warm.
I hope this helps and good luck.
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