Metropolitan Quito Lovely Country Villa W/Spectacular Views Quito Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 177680

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Location: Quito, Ecuador, South America (Valle Los Chillos- La Merced, 30 Min from Quito)

Accommodations:  Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-8)

The property which is located in Valle de los Chillos, in La Merced village, includes the main house and a caretaker's cottage. It is surrounded by trees and flowers all year. It has a fireplace-oven in the living-dining area, a fireplace in the master bedroom, breath taking views of the mountains

A path built within the property to reach the river or just to stroll, a terrace, an outdoor Jacuzzi, and a barbecue area. The river at the base of the property is lined with 150 foot tall giant eucalyptus trees and makes a lovely spot for a picnic. Luis, the caretaker lives in his small cottage, thus there is a 24 hour security as well as his assistance in any way.

First Floor
An ample sitting area with exit and view to the garden and mountains, integrates to the dining and kitchen areas. There is a very cozy fireplace-oven that gives you a warm, seductive atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances & an island with 4 stools and a good size pantry.

The second bedroom has two bunker beds, ample storage space and window views to the garden. A good size bathroom with a shower complements this bedroom.

Second Floor
Glass double doors lead to the terrace from which you see 350 degrees of spectacular mountain view. This level includes an wide open master suite with sitting area in front of the cozy fireplace and a balcony.

The windows have spectacular views of the mountains and gardens as well. The tastefully decorated master bathroom has an antique soaking tub, and his and hers sinks.

This is a fully fenced property, 9000 meters in total

TOURS AVAILABLE
Tour operator services are offered in case you need them by a very reliable and experienced agency.

Outdoor Jacuzzi, river in property, full time security (caretaker lives in small house within the property) when in season, home grown vegetables available. If requested, we can provide a child's crib. Maid cleaning once a week.

SLEEPING :
The villa has one master bedroom and 2 double bunk beds located in the in the spare bedroom. This gives room for up to 5-8 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
general :
The villa has 2 full bathrooms. The villa has an outdoor sauna.

ENTERTAINMENT :
The villa has television video, DVD. The music system will play radio and DVD's. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming and outgoing calls. No long distance calls available but you may receive them.

EATING & LIVING :
There is room for 7 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a blender and a toaster.

You will also find a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking: This is a non-smoking villa

Pets: Pets are welcome

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Boat or trailer as the parking space is ample. No RV would fit though the gate however
  • Wood Fireplace (2) : There is a fireplace-brick oven in the dining room and a fireplace in the master bedroom
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: Firm, cozy with down comforter
  • Bunk Bed (2) : 2 in the spare bedroom, cozy, firm with comforters and each one with reading lights. upper units are single, lower ones are double
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite): Goldstar 21 inch color TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Private Hot Tub: Wonderful outdoor hot tub with jetted outlet, surrounded by hanging plants in an enclosed spot. Romantic, especially at night. It has torches in case you need light!
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Everything you would need to feel at home!
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Complete with blender, coffee maker, toaster, etc.
  • Refrigerator: Normal size GE
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Nice size patio in addition to the ample terrace with spectacular mountain sights. Also, there is a pond with a waterfall which gives you soothing...
  • Balcony: Out of the Master bedroom to enjoy the views
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: Spectacular, the 9000 meter property which ends in a brook allows to have an incredible view
• Communications
  • Telephone: For incoming long distance or cell phones, however only local calls and no cell phone calls allowed
• Other Amenities
  • Safe deposit box
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: We have pets in the property, not inside the house however. There is Diego the cat, several chicken, a couple of rabbits that roam around the property and delight the children
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): It could be accessible, there are three stairs to get into the house and the lower level bathroom and bedroom could be comfortable for the handicapped.
  • Kid Friendly: Chickens, cats, birds, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chicken, rabbits all seen in situ! inside the property or just out of the gate. And, 9000 meters to roam around!
  • Smoking Allowed: Only outside the villa
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Not inside the villa
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • GREAT FOR KIDS: enjoy nature, animals, brook, swimming, jacuzzi, watch the neighbors herd their cattle, sheep, goats, pigs to pasture, take walks, all in a safe environment.

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$98-$118/night .. $525/595 week
$300 Refundable Security Deposit. Payments personal check or PayPal
$25 compulsory end of reservation cleaning fee
Long term stay discounts: 20% over four weeks, 15% ovr three weeks,10% over two we
Special rates for bookings longer than two months
Early (60 day prior to booking) additional 5% discount
High season: Holy Week and December

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 04/17/09
  Positive Rating
  Lorelei Burns ,
  • We spent a glorious vacation at La Solana. The pleasure comes in layers: the house is magnificent, the home of an artist, I craved every detail. The gardens are remarkable - the short walk down the hill to the river like a private park. The neighborhood is always alive with people, voices and music, animals, buses right outside. I attended soccer games half a block away - my team won! The mountains are everywhere. La Merced is tiny, El Tingo a little bigger, Sangolqui is a dream, Quito a magnificent sprawl. There is a tremendous amount to do in Ecuador - the guidebooks will fill you in. The secret pleasure is La Solana.
• 03/16/09
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  Chris & Jim HOEPPNER , Alberta, CANADA
  • We spent three weeks at La Solana over the Christmas season of 2008 and into the New Year of 2009, after traveling two months through Central America. We can only reiterate the comments of Bob Emrick of Boulder, Colorado written in April of 2008 with regard to La Solana and hosts Maria-Teresa Garcia and Ken Farr. They are beautiful people and extremely caring and attentive, wanting their guests to know and love Ecuador as they do. From the moment we walked through the gates of La Solana we felt the love and careful planning our hosts had put into their country home – the location of the house on a hill looking out to the green, green hills, the view of the snow-capped peaks of Cotapaxi from the upper deck or out the long wooden framed bedroom windows, the terraced gardens and rock pathways leading down through the Eucalyptus forest to the stream below and the abundance of flowers. The warm ambience created inside the villa by artist photographer, Maria Teresa and the obvious input of Ken with his keen sense of humour made our stay so memorable. La Solana is a beautiful, delightful and tranquil retreat from the busyness of Quito. Its far enough away from the city to experience rural simplicity and the village life of La Merced and Alangasi, yet close enough to access all the modern amenities as you might need them. The bus stops outside the gates of the villa and riding the buses is an unforgettable experience in itself, however anyone planning frequent trips to Quito or visiting many areas of interest outside of an hour bus travel, should rent a car. A lot of time can be spent making the right bus connections. Despite our lack of Spanish, the people living around us and in the village of La Merced, the bus drivers, taxi and camioneta drivers, were always very friendly and welcoming. Luis and his wife, Sulya, caretakers living in the cottage on the property, were very patient and accepting of us and did all they could to make our stay comfortable. We always felt safe inside and outside of the villa property. Our three weeks were very positive and memorable and we are so grateful to have experienced this area of Ecuador through our stay at La Solana and to have the privilege of meeting Mariaa-Teresa and Ken. Should the opportunity present itself, we would not hesitate to stay at La Solana again. We would highly recommend this experience. CHRISTINE & JIM HOEPPNER (Alberta,Canada)
• 04/08/08
  Positive Rating
  Bob Emrick , Boulder, Colorado
  • Having just returned from Ecuador, I can only have great things to say about our stay. The country has so much to offer, from the Amazon jungle to the cloudforests, high snow capped volcanos, colonial cities, hot springs in volcanic cones to the Pacific; all in a country the size of Colorado. What was the most impressive aspect of the country were the people, respectful, friendly and hard working (and exotic to say the least). La Solana was an oasis, with exquisite architectural elements, luxurious landscaping and tremendous views of snow capped volcanos. If it were a hotel, I would rate it four stars. But it's not a hotel, it's a home right in the midst of small agricultural community (La Merced) just 20 minutes from downtown Quito. You can experience the grandeur and hustle of the city and return to you comfortable home and have Luis, the caretaker warm up a hot tub for you while you watch the sun set behind snowcapped volcanos. In the morning instead of dodging cars on you walk, you bump into countless locals walking their livestock on the the cobblestone road outside the gates of the home. I can't say enough about our hosts, Ken Farr and Maria Teresa Garcia. They helped us so much with details that would have been difficult without their local knowledge (like where to get the best cuy or a great authentic Ecuadorian restaurant in Quito). We saw so much all within two hours of their home. If you're looking for an authentic experience in the country close to Quito (which can be quite busy)this is the place. Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions about the home or the country.

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