We keep the collection small on purpose — three homes across two coasts, each with a distinct personality. This guide helps you land on the right one in about two minutes. Start with the big fork: an international beach escape in Nicaragua, or a walkable California beach town.
The quick comparison
| Harbour | Tower | Peninsula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Playa Gigante, Nicaragua | Playa Gigante, Nicaragua | Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA |
| Sleeps | Up to 8 | Up to 12 | 6 per unit / 12 whole building |
| Bedrooms | 3 BR · 3.5 BA | 4 BR + bunk · 4 BA | 2 BR + sleeper per unit |
| From | $325 / night | $385 / night | $285 / night |
| Signature | Private sea shelf & reef | Cliff-edge pool over the Pacific | Rooftop decks, 50m to sand |
| Best for | Reef, quiet, small groups | Big groups & surf crews | City + beach, walkability |
| Rating | 4.87 · 279 reviews | 4.79 · 293 reviews | 4.89 · 354 reviews |
Choose by group size
- 2–6 people: Any of the three works. Harbour for a quiet reef-and-snorkel trip, or a single Peninsula unit for a walkable California getaway.
- 7–8 people: Harbour (sleeps 8) in Nicaragua, or the whole Peninsula building in Long Beach.
- 9–12 people: Tower (sleeps 12, with a bunk room) for Nicaragua, or the whole Peninsula building (up to 12) for California.
Choose by the trip you want
Shankton Harbour — the explorer's home
The only home in Gigante with its own sea shelf: tide pools, snorkeling, and reef fishing right off your platform. Quieter and more intimate, with a private pool and beach. Best for couples, families, and small groups who want nature and calm over a big scene.
👉 Pick Harbour if you want reef access, snorkeling, and quiet for up to 8. See Harbour →
Shankton Tower — the group house
Four floors of cliff-top living over the Pacific, a cliff-edge pool, private beach, and a rooftop bunk room for the kids. Built for groups and surf crews — sleeps 12 without anyone feeling on top of each other. Positioned above one of the coast's best surf zones.
👉 Pick Tower if you're bringing a crew or big family (up to 12) or planning a surf trip. See Tower → · Surf guide →
Shankton Peninsula — city meets beach
Two rooftop-deck suites on the Belmont Shore peninsula in Long Beach — 50 meters from the sand and a walk to 2nd Street's shops and restaurants. Book one unit for up to 6 or the whole building for 12. Best when you want a US beach town with everything walkable and no international travel.
👉 Pick Peninsula if you want a walkable California beach town, 50m to sand. See Peninsula → · Belmont Shore guide →
Nicaragua or California?
If you want an adventure — surf, reef, jungle trails, fresh seafood, and a real sense of escape — go to Nicaragua and choose between Harbour and Tower (see our getting-there guide). If you want the beach without the passport — walkable, easy, domestic — Peninsula in Long Beach is your home. Either way, you're booking direct with the people who run the houses, at a better rate than the platforms.
Still deciding?
Tell us your dates and group — we'll help you pick.
Browse all three in the collection, or reach out and our team will point you to the right home. Book direct — no platform fees.