Three of us found ourselves stranded in Leon for several days at the height of the tourist season when our flight to the US was cancelled because of snow. Maria and Pedro took us in without a reservation and set us up in an amazingly affordable triple room ( 3 beds in a row with a private bath, A/C, overhead fans and a TV) in the attic of the inn high above the terra cotta-roofed courtyard with our own little private terrace overlooking a burbling fountain. The Posada is a bed and breakfast run out of the family's centrally-located authentic and restful 120 year old private home. Maria, Pedro and daughter Veronica go above and beyond to make one feel welcome. They are responsive to all needs and requests and never seem to sleep The traditional, homemade Nicaraguan breakfast was served family-style in a beautiful setting next to the garden courtyard, affording an opportunity to interact with other guests and watch the colorful birds bathe in the fountain and flit among the plantings. The only thing missing was hot water in the shower. This is a quaint, welcoming and extremely affordable place to stay for the traveler who wants to experience the real flavor of Leon, just slightly off the beaten path, and can survive feeling like a family guest w/o 5 star amenities and a pool.
