Marco's place in Quito was the perfect sanctuary from which we explored this wonderful city. While the view is fantastic, the layout of his home is very open and beautiful. The kitchen was very useful - fully stocked with all things needed for cooking the wonderful food purchased at Mercado Central. I cannot image a better place to stay in Quito. Very highly recommended.

We had a delightful time in Quito! Marco's place was very comfortable and conveniently located. The view was incredible and definitely our favorite part! If we were to venture back to Quito, we'd definitely stay here again.

Marco made us feel welcome by first arranging our transport from the airport then leaving a welcome sign with our name on the door of the apartment. The apartment was beautiful, just as advertised, and was within walking distance from everything in the historic center of Quito. The neighborhood was beautiful, the people kind and helpful. Segundo, the doorman, arranged our taxi to meet our hiking group at the end of our stay. Marco answered my texts quickly and with good tips and information. I am only sorry were not about to meet him in person to thank him for sharing his lovingly restored space.

This is one of the most beautiful apartments we have ever stayed in. The views from the terrace and the kitchen are wonderful (the downside of that is the climb up the hill to the apartment). The photos are very accurate, Marco responded quickly to all emails and Segundo (concierge) is really helpful. The apartment is very well equipped and it is EXCELLENT value for Quito Old Town - I wish we could have stayed longer.

First of all our reservation was at very short notice and thanks to Marco immediately responding to our request and organizing everything to make the apartment ready we could move in the next day which was just perfect. We had a very warm welcome by Segundo and he provided water and even fruit. Thank you! The apartment itself is brilliant and even better than what is mentioned in the description. We loved the minimalistic style very much and the view over the historic center is just breathtaking. If there were 6 stars available we would vote 6.

Marco was not there but the doorman Segundo helped us with everything we needed, even with my limited spanish and his nonexistent english. Beautiful view, close to many colonial churches with spectacular if not over-the-top interiors. Would definitely stay again if ever in Quito again.

This apartment is a gem! We absolutely loved everything about it -- the location in Centro Historico, the amazing views, the quiet and privacy and not least of all the warm hospitality and helpfulness of our hosts, Mario and Iciar. We are very grateful for the experience!

Marco's apartment is absolutely incredible. We felt like locals staying in his beautifully designed flat. The breathtaking view didn't hurt either! Marco and Segundo were very helpful making sure we were taken care of during our stay. For anyone visiting Quito, be it your first time or your 10th, Marco's apartment is a must!

This is a fantastic place to stay in Puerto Lopez. Breakfast every morning was delicious and peaceful while staring at the breathtaking view of the ocean from the patio. The apartment is huge, enough for a large family. The deck has hammocks, swing, and a lounge chair that is perfect for relaxing. Marianella and her husband were very kind and helpful. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

Mary's house is in the beautiful, with breathtaking views. It is located in the hill and come to evil with today even walking. Maria in Mauro and their three children are a wonderful family, friendly, hospitable, helpful and prepare excellent breakfasts!

A neat and warm welcome. An effective and fluid communication. A spacious, comfortable with a beautiful terrace with stunning views of Puerto Lopez (especially at sunset). Breakfasts and dinners taken on the terrace. I highly recommend this accommodation! Thank you to Marianella and her husband for their availability and welcome!

As I mentioned in the previous evaluation we felt so comfortable the days we were in the apartment we decided to stay a little longer. The place is beautiful and super friendly hosts. We very much appreciate having us.

This stay felt magical. First, Marianella and husband are amazing people. Very attentive, sweet and kind-hearted! Second, the place... the apartment was absolutely amazing. My friends and I felt a certain peace and relaxation rarely achieved elsewhere... rustic and spacious with beautiful views! Super clean and all necessary ammenities... beautiful breakfast terrace with breathtaking views of the city and a yummy homemade breakfast made to order by the hosts... it is far from town but mototaxis are readily available for $1-1.50... If I could rate them 6 stars out of 5, I would!! Thank you Marianella! La verdad que es un lugar mágico, con vistas alucinantes... el departamento es rústico, muy limpio, cómodo, con mucho espacio, y relajante... Marianella y su esposo son muy buenas personas con una energía positiva única y disponibles para nuestras dudas... sin duda fue una estadía mágica y única. El desayuno es casero y delicioso! Muuuy recomendados... volveremos! Está un poco lejos del pueblo pero los mototaxis resuelven ese problema ($1-1.50)... si les pudiera dar 6 estrellas de 5 lo haría!

Property met all expectations. Very clean and comfortable, ideal for groups of 3+. Great disposition and attitude by Marianella, who was very accommodating. A bit of a walk from town, but sorted easily by the moto taxis. Strongly recommend it!

Marianella was an absolutely fantastic host. She made dinner the night we got in even though it was later than the time to order and it was amazing. She always made sure we were comfortable and had a way of getting around. We loved talked to her in the mornings at breakfast and she was just so genuine. The porch was a great place to relax after a long day. A great place to stay for all those passing through!

Marianella and Mauro have welcomed us with great cordiality have treated us as friends in every detail and interested in our opinion relative to the housing and people. The delicious and abundant breakfast tasted Mauro traditional pasta at night on the terrace, a pleasure. The house is beautiful, spacious, filled with handcrafted details in its construction that made me stop and watch curiously hundred times. The sunsets on the terrace are unforgettable, endless in its sequence of colors. Both loved the apartment we decided to modify the trip and stay two nights more than we had planned

Lovely apartment in a nice building with secure access in a good location. The check in was easy as we arranged airport pickup. The apartment had all the necessities including a separate toilet to the ensuite bathroom. The shower was good, the bed was comfy. The balcony gave great views to the mountains and over Quito Was walking distance to Plaza Foch where there plenty of nightlife. Highly recommended

The Jorge's place is very, very confortable, well equiped, and very well localized. It is close of every thing we may need. The cleaning is perfect. And hosters is very attention and prompt to help us. I love his place. And now we are friends. Perfect

Hands down best place in Quito. If you're lucky enough to be able to book this place do so immediately.

Jorge is an amazing host, couldn't ask for anyone better. The apartment is incredible. I 100% recommend staying there. It has everything you need. Location is central and building is very safe and secure. The view is also stunning.

Highly recommended. Fantastic views from this 10th floor apartment in a secured building. The entrance is staffed 24 hours by a security guard. A security keycard is used to operate the building elevators. There are two bathrooms: a half-bath with toilet and sink off of the main living area; a full bath consisting of toilet, sink, and double size shower stall off of the bedroom. Great water pressure and plenty of hot water in the shower. We were grateful to have use of the full size Whirlpool top-loading washer and dryer in the building’s basement. We obtained the laundry room key from the security guard at the building entrance. The washer and dryer were free to use, no coins needed to operate them. It was a pleasure to prepare meals on the four-burner electric induction cooktop. I want one after having used it! Just as mentioned in some of the other reviews for this apartment, Jorge and Elena followed up with us several times during our five day stay to check that everything was okay. I would definitely stay here again.

All excellent. Conveniently located. We spent lovely.

Jorge's apartment was EXACTLY what we were looking for, and Jorge was SO responsive to us, making sure we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. 5.0 out of 5.0 Stars! Jorge gave us great tips about what to do during our stay, and he even offered to take us on a day trip on his day off. I've rented a lot of AirBNB apartments over the year, and he's definitely in the top 5% of all hosts... stay here.

I had been living in Quito for 2.5 months before my stay here and let me tell you -- it was incredible! The apartment was stocked with snacks, local coffee, and everything was so clean. This was better than any high-end hotel you could ever pay for in Quito -- trust me. The location is perfect, just a hill down from the Ecovia and a $2 cab ride from Centro Historico. Super close to La Foch and in a safe neighborhood. Jorge sent a text once a day to check in and his homestay has set the bar for me in regard to airBNB. The view of the city at day/night is stunning. Thank you so much for this fantastic airBNB. I had an out of town guest who was so impressed and Jorge's apartment made a genuine first impression of Quito. Thank you!

I Appreciated the time in the flat, with its magnificent view. Ivan fetched me at the airport as scheduled and everything was fine.

The hosts were very friendly. They left the keys as agreed. The apartment was very clean and tidy. It is a beautiful apartment facing the Carolina Park, in a quiet and safe area. three bedrooms with three comfortable beds. We really enjoyed our stay in Quito.

We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Ivan is a great host . I used their airport pick up service at 4:30 AM which worked out great and the rate is comparable to a taxi. The place is as shown on the pictures . Very comfortable, spacious and with stunning views of the city and mountains . I will definitively stay here again ! 5 ***** !

Fenomenal, viviria ahi :)

I want to thank Ivan and Kassie for their hospitality. Our trip to Quito was amazing and going back to such a cozy apartment really made a difference. The view is amazing both during the day and night. The location is amazing so you can travel all around the city no problem. Next time I go to Quito I will stay again at Ivan and Kassie´s apartment.

First of all, I wish to commend Kass and Ivan for excellent communication! Thank you so much for being so patient with answering all our queries and flexible with dates and arrangements. We arrived late at night and the guard at the front desk was so kind as to hand us the keys and graciously showed us how to work the elevator and entry into the luxurious apartment. We opened the door and was immediately rendered speechless while taking in the amazing expansive view from the living room! We couldn't have picked such a strategic location. The building overlooks Parque La Carolina and right across from stop #2 of the Hop On Hop Off Quito City Tour. Lots of choice restaurants in the area and quick stroll to select shopping malls. All in all - an excellent choice for discerning guests. If we are so lucky and get a second chance to visit Quito, we would love to stay here again!

Great place great cows great location! Can't get much better in Quito!

Ivan and Kassie were wonderful hosts. Ivan met us and showed us around the neighborhood so we could orientate ourselves to our surroundings even though it was late at night. The apartment is very comfortable and the view is breath taking. The location is very safe as well. Ivan checked in with us to make sure everything was going well and when we had a small problem with the Internet he fixed it right away. I would recommend this apartment to whomever is visiting Quito. Thank you Ivan and Kassie

Perfect! The apartment is very nice, one espetacular view and very charmoso neighborhood. David is a very good and also very friendly host! I absolutely recommend posso!

Very quiet place

David department is spectacular. The location is excellent, 5 minutes from La Mariscal near the González Suárez, all options to enjoy the best of Quito, restaurants, shopping, supermarkets. I stayed a few nights but decided to extend my stay for the convenience of the site. David is a host unbelievable, attentive, cordial, friendly, was always ready to make the experience perfect. I always try to walk back to Quito to this department and personally greet David. 10/10

Amazing apartment with a great view of the city (wait till you get in the bedroom!). When we arrived everything was clean and in order, the kitchen is very well equipped, the bed is comfortable and the hammock spot in the living room is a very appreciated feature. The location is super quiet and safe and close to everything you might need. David was also kind enough to upgrade the internet connection to a faster one during our stay of 1 month, the wifi was good even if sometimes was not working properly for short period of time.

what can I say, David is a great host. everything that was posted on the reviews here are on point. the apartment has an amazing view including the best view from the bedroom. the neighborhood is excellent, many good eats. if your looking for authentic Ecuadorian food at reasonable prices, walk down to the 6th de Octubre Ave and hang a left. about 150 ft you'll find cozy local spot for breakfast. all in all, we were very satisfied with the apt and David is a great host.

David's apartment was really nice and comfortable ! Great location and he was really helpful all the time. Excellent place to stay with your family or couple! I would definitely recommended

David was fantastic. His communication was proactive prior to us arriving and frequent and reactive to our needs once we had arrived. The neighborhood is full of many restaurants and is very walkable/safe. You are a $5 taxi from Old Town and a $25 taxi to the airport. Thank you, David.

This apartment is a great place to stay in Quito: located very close to public transportation and plenty of places within walking distance. David is a fantastic host - very responsive and willing to help with details extending beyond the apartment. He arranged for transport from the airport to the apartment, making my arrival very easy. The view of Cotopaxi from the bedroom is spectacular! An amazing way to start the day. I would definitely stay here again if I travel to Quito again.

What a great place to stay!! Marcos place is beautiful and he is a fantastic host! The convenience of being so close to the bus terminal and airport is why we booked but the level of comfort and professionalism was a plus! Marcos was very helpful with some questions we had. If you are in Guayaquil for a quick stop or a few days, this would be a great place for you! Quick walk to the buses or airport but also central to get to the Waterfront or Shopping!

As always a very good care and all very comfortable, we hope to return soon.

I was in and out and about but overall very thankful! It was very cozy and safe. Would definitely recommend. Should I have known about his accommodation earlier I would have began to stay there earlier. Thank you Marcos! See you soon!

Marcos and his brother are excellent hosts, always willing to help! We were escorted to / from Aereopuerto! The room has a large bed and very comfortable! Thanks Mark for leave to buy us dinner despite the hour!

I received excellent care of Mark, a very gentle person. The perfect and safe place. The apartment is nicer than the photographs indicate, safely back soon.

All very well. Mark is very friendly, comfortable and clean. It is a very good option very close to the airport in Guayaquil

Marcos and his bro are awesome. Our original flight (landing us in GYE at 8:30pm) was totally canceled because of weather and we got stuck on a flight that put us in GYE at 1:00am!! We then had to spend over an hour going through immigration, but Marcos and his bro still came and picked us up in the middle of the night, helped us with our stuff and everything. Such wonderful guys. The accommodation is very nice, and you can't beat the location. I am looking forward to my next stay with Marcos :-)

All excellent. Many thanks!

Everything was as expected; I really liked the apartment, and enjoyed it fully. I had a little problem using hot water; I asked for help by (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Diego, gave me directions to solve it, and finally I knew that everything was in order, but I was using the taps upside down !! : O In my country it is in reverse. And I mention this little anecdote, because Diego was very friendly and willing to help me solve, and went through a cultural issue rather than the department. All excellent. It would take. Thanks Diego! They made me feel at home.

Diego's apartment was perfect. Very spacious and modern. Right next to a great park. La Casa Tomada, the restaurant across the street, is delicious and cool. There is a huge mall and grocery store nearby. All sights can be reached by taxi (easily hailed) for $5 or less. Great stay!

What an incredible spot to find oneself! I could not recommend this apartment or these hosts more highly. Diego was welcoming, accommodating and communicative throughout my stay, and the apartment was perfectly equipped with everything that I needed. The area is lovely and gives one good access to much of what Quito has to offer, and building staff were friendly and helpful as well. Thank you Diego!

Diego's apartment is beautiful with a great location. Check-in and check-out were very easy. Diego was quick with messaging and answered all questions. A wonderful host and AirBnB!

Diego thank you very much for everything. Fantastic experience, nice apartment, very warm and comfortable. Back in the future!

It was great stay in this house. I will choose this house when i will be come here in quito again.

Diego's apartment is fabulous. For business or pleasure, you won't find a better location, quality or value in Quito. In the middle of everything, but just far enough off the busy avenues, the apartment is quiet, cozy and clean. The building is brand new and all facilities are in excellent working condition. We especially enjoyed the indoor heated pool and steam and sauna baths. Please try to keep this place a close held secret!

Diego was responsive and always accessible.

The entire process was perfect...from booking, to communications, to the location, reasonable cost, and to the apartment itself. This apartment was very clean and had everything one needs. It was relatively easy to find (if you understand the address system in Quito), underground secured parking, wifi, a comfortable bed, great views, and plenty of English channels on TV. The security guard staff were very friendly and helpful. Whenever I had a question, Milton replied very quickly. The only 'not-so-great' part of the apt is the street traffic noise that woke me up at 6am every morning. But, noise is the norm in Quito, unfortunately. Bring earplugs.

Doctor Milton went above and beyond to accommodate us and making our stay pleasant. He was available to tour the city and pick you up from the airport for a decent fee. He also advised me about the lovely restaurants in the area and what to avoid. The view of the apartments was absolutely beautiful and the apartment was ample enough for more people, and completely equipped for a long term stay.

This is a lovely, spacious, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, apartment in a great location in Quito. The apartment is beautiful, completely and tastefully furnished, with all the amenities (even washer and dryer). The building has enhanced security with 24-hour doorman. We especially loved the view and sitting on the balcony, which is a great feature, rather uncommon in Quito. Milton, the owner, was a very gracious and responsive host.

Magnificent stay. Apartment exactly as pictured. Spotless and comfortably laid out. Phenomenal view of Quito's landscape that highlights its beauty. Upscale neighborhood with parks, mall, supermarkets and good restaurants nearby. Milton and his family were warm and accommodating; they perfectly capture the hospitality that uniquely characterizes Ecuadorean people. Milton went above and beyond to help me with a separate issue I had. Even the security guards of the building were helpful. Thank you. Highly recommend! Maravillosa estadia. El apartamento es exactamente como en las fotos. Muy limpio y comodo. El apartamento tiene una vista espectacular de Quito que resalta su belleza. Esta ubicada en buen barrio con tiendas, parques y sitios de comida cerca. Milton y su familia fueron muy acojedores; ellos capturan la esencia de amabilidad de la gente Ecuatoriana. Milton fue muy profesional en ayudarme con una gestion que tenia. Incluso los guardias del edificio ofrecieron buena asistencia. Gracias. Realmente fue un placer!

The apartment is very beautiful, comfortable, with quality details, excellent location, a spectacular view of Quito. It has everything you need and more than you need to be really comfortable

This review is actually for a different location that Milton owns. After double checking that out early arrival check in time would work we found that it would not due to the previous tenant of the airbnb leaving late themselves. So that is a must that you should check up on before you arrive. Milton was very good and accommodating us at another apartment of his nearby though. The apartment which he set us up at was a very nice apartment with 3 rooms and 3 bathrooms, very nicely furnished. It was a very secure apartment with a lot of security, much like all other high end apartment buildings in the city financial district area. You get a great view from the roof top which you can access thru the elevator. I'm sure you could go up there and have a drink or two with friends, but at the same time may be too cold on the 13th floor for that. Overall I really appreciate how accommodating Milton was with this reservation and how he and his family worked as hard as they could to make our one night stay as comfortable as possible for us.

We originally booked this apartment for 2 nights and upon arrival found that it was nice, as shown in the pictures. Due to our Galapagos trip dates changing we emailed Milton to see if we could extend our stay. His responding email suggested this would be OK, but 2 days before we were expecting to move out, Milton told us that the apartment had been double booked and we had to immediately move out. Due to other tour commitments we did not have time to look for other accommodation, and although Milton found us a new apartment in the same building, it only had one bedroom and one bed, but there were 4 of us. He did provide a single air mattress, but no sheets, rugs and pillows. What should have been an enjoyable stay turned out to be disappointing.

This apartment Is beautiful, and so are the views. Great location and staff really friendly. Remember your swimming hat if you're going to use the pool! Great Airbnb!!

Great location, amazing view and awesome price! right in front the malecon you cant go wrong with Alberto's place.

When we looked for an accomodation in Guayaquil and felt on this apartment, we just said wow! And indeed, it was a great experiene to stay in Alberto's 23rd-floor-flat! Contact with him was easy as he responded immediately and answered all questions. We got a warm reception and he organized a secure place for our car. Once up in the apartment, the view was just amazing! Incredible, our best accomodation in the last 15 days! Well equipped, clean and everything in a tiptop order. After leaving, Alberto found our mobile charger and he even found a way to send it by bus to our next destination. That' service at it's best! Thanks Alberto and best regards from Germany. We can't imagined a better place and a better host to stay in Guayaquil!

Alberto was a great host. everything was great. the safety of the big house. I would stay here again. thank you very much.

Alberto was a great host, check-in was easy, he provided tons of detailed information about where to go and places to eat, taxis, etc., was very responsive to questions, and helped us call a taxi to the airport when we left. We didn't get to see much of Guayaquil because we were there for one night after two exhausting days of travel, so we mostly stayed in and slept, but the view was amazing and I would definitely stay here again.

Alberto's apartment is affordable luxury in Guayaquil. We have stayed in a few places in this city and his apartment offered the best value, quality and location. Alberto is the perfect host - he is always so easy to reach and he even dropped us off early in the morning at the airport. He kindly offered to hold on to our luggages while we took a trip to the Galapagos. His apartment has a very well-equipped kitchen, very comfortable bed, and fast WiFi. The aircon also works well should you need to use it. The breeze through the windows during the day was good enough. The view from the apartment is an added bonus. We enjoyed staying at Alberto's apartment so much that we are returning after our Galapagos trip.

Alberto has every thing you need and much more. Very authentic experience when you stay in this beautiful apartment.

After traveling two weeks around Ecuador Alberto's apartment was more comfortable than any hotel I stayed in and much more economical. The view was great and apt clean and a newly redone bathroom which is a blessing to find in Ecuador. Great AC and comfy bed made this a good place to relax. Only comment is that it's in the "downtown" of Guayaquil in a mixed use residential and commercial building so there's a lot of people going in and out of the building for work but didn't bother me at all.

This was my first Airbnb and I was nervous but Alberto and his wife were great hosts. They let me come a little early since my flight got in early, they met me at the building to pick up the key and showed me around the apartment. They also gave me some info about the neighborhood, where to eat and get groceries etc. They also gave me a tourist Map of all the sights which was very helpful. They live in the same building so I would just ring them on the apartment phone if I needed them. The apartment and views are beautiful and it is in a great, safe location. The apartment is clean and hotel-like but still cozy, I felt very comfortable here. They supplied coffee, banana's, drinking water, soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels, fast internet, cable and much more. On the last day I called to ask him where to leave the key since I would be leaving early and he offered to drop me at the bus station on his way to work which was really above and beyond but much appreciated! Will definitely recommend to anyone in Guayaquil that needs a one bedroom, and if I ever come back I would definitely stay here again!

My wife and I spent 7 nights at Encatadas and we wish we could have stayed longer. It was in close proximity to everything but was also a quiet and peaceful spot to read a book outside or sip on a beer. Mayra was very helpful and responsive if you need anything. We would highly recommend this to individuals or a couple.

This was one of our favorite apto Quiet, clean, comfortable, and very informative.... if you get a chance to stay here I highly recommend it...

Beautiful & clean apartment managed by great helpful hosts Aura and Nicolai. Mayra the cleaning person was sweet and very helpful as well. It was close to many grocery shops and a street with 15 restaurants that have seating in the open and on the street itself. It was a 7 min walk to the port and 10 mins further into the town and 25 mins to Charles Darwin center. 5 mins walk to the entrance of tortuga bay but the beach is a 30 min additional walk from the entrance which you have to do nevertheless.

Nicolai was very easy to communicate with, before, during and after our stay. He made it very easy to add an extra night and arranged for a taxi to meet us at the airport. The apartment is very clean, comfortable, and quiet. It's well stocked with everything you'd need for a few days or weeks on the island and the kitchen has everything you'd need to prepare all of your meals. It's also a short 5-10 minute walk to all of the bars, restaurants, and shops on the main strip and 2 minutes to the start of the walk to Tortuga Bay! We'd stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you Nicolai!

Aura was a great host, his place is amazing and she was always concerned about wether we were doing ok or not. I would highly recommend her and her place for anyone that is visiting Santa Cruz!

We enjoyed our week stay at Aura's Red Enchantadas. She helped arrange pickup from the airport when we landed. Our driver was Marco and we used him again to take us up to the highlands to see the tortoises and to drop us off back at the ferry. Mayra was there for a smooth checkin and we loved how the apartment was right near the Tortuga Bay entrance! Since we stayed for a week, Aura made sure we had fresh set of sheets and towels with Mayra's assistance. We felt at home and will definitely stay here again the next time we are back for a visit!

The room was great, comfortable, secure and very well equipped. Hot water, drinking water and a kitchen and Tortuga bay is very close. We had a great stay.

This place is amazing. For a couple who were wanting to do 5 nights in the Galapagos on a budget, it didn't feel like a budget at all. It's so nice to 'have a home' on the island. Aura and Nicolai were so communicative and helpful and made us feel so welcome. Would recommend to anyone that wants to do day trips out of the island and spend some time exploring santa Cruz. Very nice place.

If you don't want to pay unnecessary penalties, remember to check the facility of the room first. There are a lot of broken stuff, the handle of the bathtub, the door of the bathroom, and the gas of the kitchen leaks. Sometimes there is no hot water at all. Worst Airbnb experience ever

On our 3 days stay James was a good host not only quickly responding to our questions but he did also picked us up at the airport. His was a very comfortable place and on the third day we woke to a clear view of the Pichincha from the hammock area. The Jacuzzi was great as long as you plan 2 hours ahead. The apartment was a bit warm during the day but we couldn't really tell because we left early every day to explore Quito. When you get a taxi back ask for the intersection Ladron de Guevara y la Iberia because most drivers don't know where Alfonso Perrier st. Is. You will have all the comforts from a good size tv. To hot water. Thanks James and see you next time we're around.

I really liked the way my host was available to answer every question very quickly. The place was great and safe.

The listing was exactly as described, and everything was working well, e.g. cable TV and Internet. In addition, the host, James, is a very nice and helpful person. What also makes this place attractive is that it is relatively close to everything.

Not recommend to old people as the building does not have stairs and Quito is a high altitude town. The apt doesn't have dinning room but a jacuzzi instead. James is a great host.

After a very long trip we arrived close to 1am. James was so nice, let us in the condo (helped carry my very heavy bag) and showed us the place. What a view! What a responsive host (he was very quick to reply to any inquiries). The place is as it appears in the photos - hot tub was such a treat, the next day, as we were still stiff from air travel. I used it twice already! Though I was concerned about street noise at night, it's actually quieter than my suburban home in US! Next time we come to Quito we would stay again - great street food and restaurants in walking distance, all kinds of things to see. Next time I would bring a few extra towels since I use alot, and some cleaning wipes, though we didn't use much besides the microwave and refrigerator. Great tv with lots to watch, too. We felt safe every moment. Nice place for a couple or single or a family - but both beds are in same room so not lots of privacy if you bring kids. Run the fan if you fill the hot tub, so you can still see the views from both directions. Would totally come back!

James was very attentive in communicating with us. He also accommodated our needs with airport transportation as we had delays and other unforeseen circumstances. The views from the apartment our incredible and make for a relaxing time, especially with the hot tub, although it takes a few hours to get it warmed up. The location wasn't very central to the tourist area, but it is a good neighborhood and the local park has tasty street vendors in the evenings. Overall, I recommend staying here as the stay was very pleasant and enjoyable.

The suite is very nice and luxury. Fully real photos. It is a very modern, clean and cozy apartment. Very neat bathroom, jacuzzi super clean so that it can use. TV with cable. Simply recommended. Would a thousand times.

We had a great, short trip to Quito and stayed at Bertha's place. The apartment was exactly as pictured and described. It was clean and had all the amenities we needed. It's within a few blocks walk from several bus stops, which was convenient and we found it easy to get to Old Town and other locations. We felt safe and the staff working the building were very friendly. We also took advantage of having Bertha's driver pick us up and drop us off at the hotel. It made everything so much less stressful and he was very polite, friendly and chatty even though we didn't know a lot of Spanish. Overall, we would recommend Bertha's place to others.

We had a great part of the department. It's nice, large miy, has everything and the location is perfect to meet Quito.

Very well located nice place. Was very comfortable for our family - 2 adults and 2 children. Bertha was very responsive and helpful to our requests. The driver that she recommended was excellent and reliable. A word of advice, it takes about 10 minutes for the hot water heater to make water hot. Make sure to run the water before showering. If I come back to Quito I would stay there again.

We stayed two nights in Bertha's apartment and could not have been happier. The apartment looked exactly like the photos. The location was fantastic being a few blocks from Plaza Foch. The front desk staff of the building were extremely helpful as well. Bertha was very responsive to emails and any questions we had.

An excellent choice to stay in Quito, is a beautiful apartment with a great view, a very safe and very well located supermarket under the building, also the taxi service which has contact Mrs. Bertha is excellent, very punctual and a deal very friendly without doubt is the ideal place.

Myself and two friends stayed in Bertha's apartment for 3 nights in September 2016. It was very nicely decorated, had everything we needed, and was in a great location. Bertha was also very responsive to our emails. The only downside is the noise from the road, which can't be helped but probably not the best if you are a light sleeper!

Everything was as described. Colorful and spacious. Perfect for our 2 nights. Guard at door to let us in at our late arrival was great.

Lovely neighborhood and Bertha's driver Miguel was excellent. Very close to Plaza del Foch

The apartment location is amazing, at walking distance from old downtown. Juancho is a great host, very friendly and helpful with tips and everything.

This place has the best view of the city! Our room has a window that faces to the great city view! Gorgeous! This apartment also has good hot water, and Juan kindly let us use the heater for a while which is so helpful! We will definitely recommend this apartment!

Jaucho is the perfect host.

Everything that the post described was as pictured. Juancho was a very hospitable host and gave us a few tips on where to go even though he was travelling too. He made time to give us a tour of his place and let us help ourselves to some snacks. The apartment was very clean and had lovely views. Thanks for hosting us on this amazing trip!

GREAT location, tremendous view and very hospitable host. Good place for a few days, meet Quito. Recommendable!

Juancho was an amazing host. Gave great tips and travel support.

Juancho is an excellent host! We had a great time staying at 'La Guarida.' The room has a comfortable double bed and an amazing view over the centro histórico. We really appreciated being able to check in early and the tasty cake Juancho baked. Absolutely recommend, especially if you're planning on exploring the Centro.

This place is great if you want to explore the historic center of Quito. Its a short taxi ride away from the teleferico and other great neighborhoods. Great communication and a lovely place to stay.

Josel the best as Host, the apartment best. Safe return.

Good

The apartment is brand new, very well appointed, clean and comfortable. The bed was superb and bathroom great. It is a new complex directly under Santa Ana, the original part of Quayaguil. Great boardwalk right outside for a walk all the way downtown (about 7km round trip). The artist quarter was also very interesting.

We were not arriving from Santiago until 9.30 but Josel ensured there was someone to greet us at the entrance to the building. The apartment's amenities were explained and we were given another number, apart from Josel's, to call in case we had problems. We were a little wary of Guayaquil but our fears were unfounded. The apartment is in a very secure area, right on the waterfront, with a wide choice of funky bars and restaurants within easy walking distance. The Malecon is also easily accessible on foot. A really pleasing experience. We recommend Josel's apartment.

Five stars are not enough. Josel arranged all our transportation needs, both from the airport and then to Cuenca. The apartment was even better then advertised. He went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. After we arrived in Cuenca he checked on our trip. This type of caring service can not be found today. Thank You Josel!!!

The apartment from Josel is very nice and for me beter then a 5 star hotel, the service from Josel is very good and everything about the use from the apartment is writhing very clear on paper. My airline had a strike so i arrive one day later but Josel was so free to extend my stay one day longer. I would recommend everybody who like 5 star comfort and quality this great and nice apartment. Josel thank you very much and hope to see you next time!

The title is no exaggeration. This was a spectacular apartment. Josel was very helpful getting us there. We were met by his assistant, Azucena & her son, Fansisco, who speaks excellent English. They not only showed us the apartment and included facilities, but took the entire Easter weekend to show us around the city, going far beyond the call of duty. We felt like we were visiting family. It was amazing. Josel's apartment is indeed in one of the newest and most elegant buildings in the city. We enjoyed the pool immensely, and also went for several walks along the Malecon, which is connected directly to the complex the apartment is located on. The area is very secure, and possibly one of the few areas in the city where you can feel safe to go walking after dark & enjoy the energy of this city at night. I cannot say enough about how impressed we were with this booking. The only regret we had is that we didn't have a couple more days to stay here. Thanks Josel, Azucena & family!!

The apartment is in a very good location and very quiet neighborhood. Josel and Shirley were very attentive to me during the stay was very nice. The department is of good size and are very comfortable common areas. Definiticamente the recomentaría and would stay there again.

Great location, quiet and not far from old city. Clean. Nice dishes but pots & pans were meager as well as towels.

Great house, great furniture, great view, great location. Pablo was very helpfull and took care about our laundry.

We had a lovely three night stay in the Suite La Loma. It is both perfectly located and appointed. Mauro was a dream to deal with over email. He responds quickly - almost immediately - and was very flexible. Pablo, his house manager, lives upstairs and was also helpful. We hope to return!

We had a very nice time at Mauro's apartment. It was exactly as pictured. Nice and close to the main area of old Quito. The views were spectacular and the roof top deck was perfect for a late night drink. Thank You Mauro.

Mauro is a great host and his apartment is gorgeous. It's in a safe area in the old part of Quito. Definitely recommended

We loved our staying in Mauro house. We felt so safe and comfortable and looks like is our own home! We already planned to come back again! Thanks again for your hospitality. Mehrzad

Pablo who cares for the apartment was always on hand to assist! Although we had a language barrier communication was established with lots of gestures! Beautiful colonial apartment in a safe part of Centro Historica!

Paul is very friendly, your pets are well behaved. The apartment's location is very good.

Excellent place to spend vacation. Everything was perfect, very good location. The department gave us impeccable. It has parking and is always Mr. administrator pending. We hope to return soon. Regards, Marie Antoinette

Perfect, I was fascinated with the beautiful apartment visa, excellent location, warm hospitality, ideal to relax and enjoy.

Great place. Very well kept and the people that worked there were awesome. We plan on going again. Thank you for letting us stay there.

Very good, very nice apartment and view, nice to have stayed in this apartment and not a hotel

This apartment is in a great location. Very close to the beach and lots of restraunts .

Everything was great, close to the action, wonderful view.

The apartment is very spacious and comfortable, with a nice view of the Malecon Salinas, everything was perfect. I highly recommend it.

The apartment is very cute and pretty near everything has a nice view recommended 100%

Ivan is a great host, he picked up in airport. Very clean and cozy apartment, nice beds, best location in town near Carolina park, magnificent views. :))) Thank you Ivan and Kassie!!!!

We stayed at Ivan and Kassie's place for 3 nights and 4 days. It was beautiful and clean just like the pictures showed. Although we spent minimal time in the actual apartment, it made us feel very comfortable when we were there! They were very quick to respond with any questions we had as well. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful apartment :)

This was our second time renting from Ivan during our trip to Ecuador and his apartment provided a luxurious spot for us to come back to after adventure in the mountains. Remarkable views of the city from both the apartment and the rooftop terrace. Close to a fabulous park where one could easily pass a whole day visiting the sights, enjoying delicious food from many vendors and watching the residents of Quito at play. The apartment was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. Ivan is a gracious and accommodating host. He even offered to drive us to the airport late at night for our flight out. Can't wait to return to Ecuador to pick up where we left off and would stay at Ivan's again.

Nice flat! Excellent location. I highly recommend it for anyone trying to be in business side of Quito

Beautiful apartment, just as described. The views were amazing and the location across from the park was wonderful, especially for a family with kids. The park is fantastic -- so much to see and do. The building is very convenient to shops & restaurants. It's a bit further from the old town, but taxis are very cheap. Ivan was a great host -- very helpful and responsive. He drove us to & from the airport, as well as the Mitad del Mundo. He offered lots of great advice and suggestions, and always answered our questions promptly.

I had a really good experience while staying at the rental. The images were exact to what the rental looked liked. Enjoyed the beautiful view of Carolina park. Ivan organized and performed an early morning airport pick-up for us which was very convenient.

Ivan and Kassie are incredible hosts, I had mixed up our booking dates and had to arrive a day earlier which they were extremely helpful with. They were able to have everything ready for us. The view is amazing, their place is amazing, the location is amazing we couldn't ask for a better place. Everything is near the apt as stated. I highly recommend this to anyone traveling through Quito!!!

All beautiful excellent view

Vera nice house ideally located in the centre of Baños. Well equipped. Ricardo was very welcoming.

We had a great stay here. Ricardo was very helpful and even came and found us in town when we got a bit turned around looking for the house. The house was just as described and the perfect place to relax after a long day of excursions.

Great location: about two blocks from the center--close enough to be there in a couple minutes but not actually in the center of the action. (FYI, Baños got a lot noisier on the weekend, any place you stay in town will have some impact from music on weekend nights) Lots of space and a fully functional kitchen. The house is well maintained. It was obviously a family house for a long time. Ricardo and his family were easy to work with and very accommodating.

Ricardo's house was great - spacious, clean, and located in walking distance to all of Banos.

Ricardo was an excellent host. He was very responsive, and gave us good restaurant recommendations.

Ricardo's house was great. We were very close to local restaurants and bars and just a few blocks from public transport. The space itself was clean and spacious. My friends and I were particularly charmed by the dog Patas who joined us while we had breakfast in town. Overall this air b&b exceeded our expectations and we would recommend it to our friends.

Look no further, Ricardo's home is the best place to stay in all of Baños! This house was more than comfortable for our group of 7, there is plenty of room and we never felt cramped, the house is very spacious. There is a bathroom attached to each bedroom, and the showers are wonderful and very hot (such a treat in Ecuador). The house is very safe and secure, we never felt nervous leaving our stuff, there is a tall fence that surrounds the whole building and and gate that locks. The house is located on the edge of the center of Baños close enough to walk to everything within a couple minutes, yet far enough away to be quite and peaceful at night. There is a great park with a playground, swings, and basketball courts just a block or so from the house. We loved this house and plan to come back to it every time we are in Baños. Ricardo was the perfect host, he was attentive to all of our needs yet never intrusive. Ricardo and his family, including the dogs, were wonderful and we loved the few moments we got to chat with them. I could not recommend a better place to stay, it was as good as it gets!

I booked last minute and Ricardo was able to accomodate no problem. Be sure to ask for the cross streets because the address on here isn't great for taxi's. Although it's not a far walk from the bus station. The house is large and clean. Ricardo lives in the home behind the house I stayed in with his family. There are two dogs on the property that are friendly. One got out and after chasing it Ricardo said they roam and come back. So not to worry. Wifi is great. Kitchen has everything. 1 block from the supermarket and mercado. They only speak a little English but we used (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) translate and (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) to communicate. There is a main road behind the house and it quiets diwn about 22.00 I Highly recommend staying here.