Member Matt McCall's Story
"Hi, my name is Matt McCall, and I've been coming to Rancho Santana for about six years. I'm a lot owner as well—I own a piece of land here and plan to build a home at some point in the near future.
In the meantime, I was surprised when I was introduced to the concept of the Residence Club here at Rancho Santana. I will say I was sold at the end of the first meeting after asking a lot of questions, and I ended up becoming one of the first buyers of the Residence Club here.
I saw such a great opportunity. A lot of people were talking about it at the time, and of course, the real estate team here, who I've been close with for many years, presented it to me. They knew it was such a great opportunity and knew how much I loved Rancho Santana and Nicaragua, so they offered it to me.
The first time I heard about it, I thought to myself, "This is too good to be true." But in the end, it really was so good—and the thing is—it is true.
My First Impression
My first impression of coming down here was the people surrounding me. The beauty of Rancho Santana is the fact that you feel like family the moment you step in.
From the check-in process to arriving at the residence for the first time, it’s amazing. They even had a welcome basket ready for me with everything I wanted—my eggs, vegetables, and drinks—all without me asking.
Why the Residence Club is Special
The Residence Club offers a fantastic advantage compared to immediately buying a full property. Many times, people have buyer’s remorse because they get excited about a place and jump in.
The first time I came to Rancho Santana, I wanted to buy everything—land, houses—I just wanted to be part of the community. The Residence Club, however, offers a perfect first step.
You get your set weeks per year, which you can book in advance. But the hidden gem is this: if the Residence Club has availability outside your set weeks, you can stay for just a small cleaning fee.
Flexibility for Nomadic Workers
As a nomadic worker, I can work from anywhere, and this has allowed me to stay here for several weeks in a row without using my allocated weeks. It’s a huge benefit for anyone who works remotely or can work from afar.
If you’re like me, this is one of the greatest opportunities to work in one of the most beautiful resorts in the world, all while having flexibility.
Elite Alliance Membership
Another huge advantage of the Residence Club is becoming part of Elite Alliance, the company that manages the club. This gives you access to five-star resorts around the world.
I’m already planning trips to ski in the Rocky Mountains and visit beautiful destinations in Europe.
The Perfect Investment
It’s a win-win: I’m investing in a fantastic community and residence while spending quality time at Rancho Santana every year. This has become a place I share with my family, friends, and the close community I’ve grown to love over the last six years."