After acquiring the property in 1997, Rancho Santana CEO Matt Turner developed the site in phases that began with a residential concept and evolved to include the two-story, 17-room Inn at Rancho Santana eco-resort.

“Entering the inn for the first time is quite dramatic,” explains Aimee Altevers of Altevers International. “Standing in the recessed brick archway you’re welcomed by a gorgeous local tree with casual but elegant outdoor furnishings underneath.”

In the lobby, two large maps by Caribbean artist Augusto Silva depict Nicaragua and the Rancho Santana property.

The voluminous lobby lounge utilizes details such as natural stone, reclaimed brick, decorative painted tiles, and overscaled area rugs.

Oversized art installations complement the corridors’ soaring pitched ceilings.

Ranging in size from 350 to 850 square feet, the inn’s 11 standard rooms, two deluxe suites, and four one-bedroom suites all include private terraces.

Each room was designed in one of four themes—earth, air, water, and fire—reflected in their fabrics, decorative tiles, area rugs, draperies, and accessories.