Location: San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America (San Cristobal Island)
Accommodations: Bed & Breakfast, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 4 Baths (Sleeps 14)
Keywords: Large Private Residence B & B
Casa Iguana Mar y Sol is a large, new, private home which was built with 5 separate entry suites. It is a three-story property with spacious living units and unbelievable views of the Pacific Ocean and marina. Casa Iguana Mar y Sol is only 100 meters from the shoreline and is the finest, most carefully finished property on the island of San Cristobal. Each of the second-floor suites has a private entrance, private bathroom (with warm-water shower) and spacious sitting area. All suites open onto a large, covered walkway with balcony seating.
Guests are invited to use a shared bar on the Terrace Floor (third-floor) An elegant world-class Honeymoon/Penthouse Suite is located on the third-floor. Rental is available per-suite.
Organic coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice from our small farm is served daily at breakfast.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : refrigerated, each suite with its own unit
- Linens Provided : High quality sheets. Mattress covers. Linens changed weekly or as needed.
- Beds
- King Bed : In the Penthouse/Honeymoon suite (terrace floor)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : In the first floor living room
- Kitchen
- Shared Kitchen : Owners' kitchen will make breakfast.
- Refrigerator : A small refrigerator. Free bottled water.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : Large covered, exquisite view of the ocean. Wraps around 3 sides of the house
- View/Location
- Beach View : 100 meters from the ocean side
- Ocean View : 100 meters from water's edge. 5 minute walk to the middle of "town". Property hosts lava lizards, finches, warblers, a few shy snakes.
- Communications
- Telephone : In the first floor living room
- Broadband Internet : I have 1 hook up site in my living room. If you have a portable computer, you can hook up without charge.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Range is not extensive, best accessed down in the reception/livingroom.
- Other Amenities
- Internet cafes within 5 minutes walking distance, telephone cabins within 5 minute walk, spacious open and covered terrace relaxing space, Bank and ATM machine within 5 min walk.
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly : I am kid friendly, but outside spiral staircases and natural lava rocks require careful and constant parent monitoring.
- Not Suitable for Children : Has two spiral staircases, much lava rock. Carefully monitored children are desireable.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Decided on a case by case basis.
- Smoking Allowed : On the balcony or terrace.
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Local tour agencies arrange tours and activities, 10 minute walk to Research station, taxi service easily available (the taxis are pick-up trucks) for $1/ride to city locations or airport, the sea lions begin giving birth around September and you may watch them nurse from a distance of a few feet, you are free to enter the ocean and swim close to the young sea lions, marine iguanas easy to locate when sunning to warm themselves, non-stop birdwatching for those who know how to do so, tour agencies within 5 minute walk to arrange guided site-seeing, diving etc., taxi service easily rentable to go to special beaches or the giant tortoise viewing areas.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates are for single or double occupancy and include breakfast.
Honeymoon suite: $275,/night
Two night minimum.
12% tax
25% deposit to reserve. Balance due 1 month prior to arrival. Sorry no refunds.
Check, cash, bank to bank money transfer
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose San Cristobal
We built our home from the ground up, during a detailed four year construction.
The Unique Benefits of this Bed & Breakfast
Ours truely is the cleanest, and most beautiful home on the Island of San Cristobal. Our guests have the confidence to ask us for help and advice. A glass of wine or beer on the terrace at sunset will be a soothing spectacular experience. OR...a raucous beginning of a night of fun, and laughter.
Property Photos
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- Casa Iguana Mar y Sol - Galapagos Islands Vacation B & B
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- Tortuga sitting room (from bedroom) - Galapagos Islands Vacation B & B
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- Second Floor Balcony View - Galapagos Islands Vacation B & B
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- Terrace Bar View
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- Spiral staircase to the suites
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- Honeymoon Suite
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- Tortuga sitting room
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- Bathroom in Pez Suite
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #161346
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