Historic home from the early 1800s. Fully renovated to top standards. One of the most beautiful homes in the center of Quito and one of the few that has been restored as a single family home. Ideal for families, a group of friends, or couples looking to explore Quito's history and culture. Walking distance from all the main sites of the city. It has stunning views from its many balconies. The villa is a perfect retreat. The standard is beyond what you find at 5 star hotels.
The ground floor has a central patio that is surrounded by the kitchen, the dining room, the living rooms. The bedrooms are located on the first floor. There is a library with a desk (if you need to do some work), a wine cellar, a small tower with a bedroom.
You can sleep at:
-Master Bedroom 1: independent fireplace and sitting area, large walk in closet, smart TV. A large ensuite bathroom with a double shower and an antique bath. Steps up to a mezzanine with 2 twin beds that has its own fireplace.
-Master Bedroom 2: Queen sized bed and a mezzanine with 2 twin sofa beds. This room fits 4 people. It has an ensuite full bathroom. Smart tv and a large closet.
-Tower room (double): located in a separate area. Has a queen bed and an open full bathroom. smart TV. Next to the library
-Double room 1: 2 twin beds. It shares a bathroom with a shower and bathtub. If you need to, the twin beds can be put together for a couple.
-Double room 2: a queen bed. It shares an adjoining bathroom with shower and bathtub. smart TV. walk in closet.
On the ground floor you will find a spacious double living room and a large formal dining room. Both open to the the central patio. The outdoor patio is an oasis of plants and flowers with a fountain in its center. There is a table where you can have breakfast or lunch. It is a beautiful space with hanging ferns.
You can relax at the wine cellar in the evenings. It has a smaller dining table and a sitting area.
The kitchen is fully equipped with top quality appliances and anything else that you may need.
Carmen and Javier, our housekeepers, live in the house and will help with anything you may need. They sleep at a separate area. We ask guests to respect their privacy.
Maria is our in-house chef. She is a wonderful cook and you can ask her, once you arrive, if she can help with groceries and cooking (this is not included in the nightly charge).
A little known fact.... Gonzalo Escudero, one of Ecuador's most famous poets, grew up in this house. His poetry is beautiful, you can find some of his work in the bookshelves in the main sitting room.
No large events are permitted at the house without prior owner consent. The maximum capacity is 14 people. Please let us know if at any time there are more than 14 guests in the property.
The house has several areas (stairs, lofts, and balconies) which could be dangerous for small children and we encourage parents to keep an eye on them at all times.
