Vacation Rentals by Owner

Really wonderful!

Guest: VikiD (Lafayette, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/20/12 Review Submitted: 05/05/12

We have stayed in rental apartments all over the world. This was the best equipped and most tastefully decorated place we have rented. We would have rented it for another week if it wasn't already booked. It is really better than what you see in the pictures!

Owner response:Your feedback is highly appreciated and we hope that you will return to our place if you visit Quito in the future. We also welcome your recommendation to friends and family. Thanks again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

A home away from home

Guest: Leslie K.
Date of Stay: 04/05/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12

We arrive very late on a Thursday night, only to have the key waiting for us with the front desk doorman.. The apartment was everything the pictures and reviews said it would be and more..as the second bedroom had a queen bed, not a futon. With the MegaMaxi and other local stores, including the wonderful bakery Cyrano's within a block and a half, made it all the better. It was great being able to have breakfast and snacks in our own place..as well as a pizza delivery night on Easter when everything was closed. We were in Quito visiting our daughter who was studying a the Universidad San Francisco (USFAQ) for the semester. Even with leaving the apartment for a three night trip to Cuenca, it was less expensive and much more comfortable than staying in a hotel and it was a great feeling coming "home" after that short trip.

Owner response:Thank you very much for sharing your experience of your staying in our condo in Quito. Your comments are very helpful to other travelers who usually plan to visit other cities while stayin in Quito. Thanks again and please, recommend our condo to your friends.

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Why would you stay anywhere else than this fabulous, well-located apartment?

Guest: Suzan (Merida, Yucatan, Mexico)
Date of Stay: 11/14/11 Review Submitted: 11/22/11

As writers for InternationalLiving.com, my husband and I travel to Quito often. This time we decided to stay for a week. Looking for maximum comfort, we opted to stay in Edgar's lovely apartment. It is now our favorite place to stay in Quito -- in the best possible location and with every amenity you could possibly want right at your fingertips. Great restaurants, world-class shopping, a gorgeous city park...and the neighborhood is city chic and safe. You will love your stay here as we did.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Ideal Quito Apartment

Guest: Kim (CHARLESTON)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/21/11

My wife and I stayed in the apartment July 14 to July 30. We arrived in Quito around 11 pm and a short taxi ride (15 minutes)) found us at the apartment. The guard on duty gave us our key and we rode the elevator to our apartment. It was a great apartment!!! The apartment was spotless, and there were plenty of linens and towels. We were not lacking for cooking utensils or dishes. We had an issue with the cable TV and internet service. I notified Marguerite, the property manager, and she went to work on the problem. Edgar even called from New York to see if everything was fixed. It turned out to be a faulty modem so the cable company came out and replaced it. The apartment could not be in a better location. A nice mall, the Qui Centro, and a huge grocery store, Mega Maxi, are an easy walk from the apartment. A nice park is 2 blocks from the apartment. We had a terrific vacation and would definitely stay here again.

Owner response:Dear Gregory, Thank you for your nice review. I would love to have you again in the future. Please refer my condo to friends and family. Regards, Edgar Hernandez

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Condo

Guest: Kathy (Menlo Park, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

We rented this condo for a week in December. It was great. Security was good. Apartment was clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

A Beautiful Condo Apartment in Quito North

Guest: David & Gertrude (Ottawa Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/06/10 Review Submitted: 10/08/10

We rented this beautiful condo apartment from September 6, 2010 to September 24, 2010 and it definitely contributed to our wonderful vacation in Quito, Ecuador. The apartment was everything that the website promised and more. It is very well furnished and equipped including 24/7 security. From the master bedroom there is a gorgeous view of the Pichincha Volcano to the west and it is such a memorable sight when the sun rises on clear mornings. The location of the apartment is perfect, close to grocery stores, shopping centers, good restaurants, and La Parque de la Carolina. This park is a "must see", if you visit the area. We never felt unsafe at any time during our visit. The owner is very helpful during the planning stage and flexible with accommodating reasonable requests. The on-site agent is also very pleasant and helpful during check in and check out activities. We would certainly recommend this property to friends and relatives.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect place for family

Guest: marikim (boston)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

This apartment is in the Carolina Park District with major malls and troile (trolley) access walking distance. 24 hour doorman provides the comfort of security and recommendations for options. This is a high rise building in the upscale area (not over the mountain in the newest area) but easy access to the historic district by inexpensive cab ride. Beautifully appointed with all amenities to cook (great selection of dishes and utensils and appliances) and sleep-(nice high quality sheets and comfortable beds) Hot water never and issue and all electricity was on This provided us with a base to explore- and after two days in teena rafting and hiking the necessary laundry facilities as everything gets wet and dirty Kids appreciated the dvd/ electronic selection/ internet too For those who do not want to be stuffed into an expensive not so great hotel room (especially with a family) being able to explore- find bakeries- easy breakfast and dinners (to be fair the eateries nearby were great so not needed) apartment rentals are much easier My only recommendation would be to place a book for sites/ guides etc- while we had prepared in advance, if there was the recommendation of a company who "knew" the apartment guests and attended to them upon request for a fee this might have been helpful

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Jim Pittman (Vancouver, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/10

WOW! This was our first impression as we walked in the door!!! We have traveled a lot and stayed in nice rentals found online, but this is the best place every. Anyone wanting to stay in Quito for a week or more, you have found it! Edgar is a great person to deal with and very helpful with everything. Would rent again in a NY minute (no I'm not from NY), but you won't find a better place to stay. Jim&Nancy from Washngton

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Guest: john186 (usa)
Date of Stay: 01/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/20/10

I stayed for a week in Jan. 2010. As the above comments also indicate, this place was first class in terms of location, facilities/amenities and service. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to folks visiting Quito.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/05/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

Excellent place!! Very close to everything; grocery store, movies, mall, etc. Next time for sure I'll rent again the apartment.

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Guest: Maria Paredes (New York)
Date of Stay: 12/06/09 Review Submitted: 12/06/09

Amazing is the best word to describe this apartment. Amazing because of it's views, location, apartment decor... I mean the list just goes on and on. But not only was the apartment amazing, so was the city. Quito is a marvelous city just waiting for people to explore it. We had a wonderful stay and would jump at the chance to return.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

Great location. This well furnished apartment convenient to shopping, restaurants and a $3 cab ride to downtown Quito. Front desk very helpful. Got to try Cyrano bakery around the corner on Portugal. The top floor deck has great view of surrounding Quito. Why stay at a hotel?

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/02/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

The best location in Quito, without doubt. Grocery, shopping, and the best restaurants all within easy walking distance. $3 or less cab fare to most tourist attractios. Lovely apartment with all the amenities; even better than the owner describes. Lovely, professional ownership and management. There is no reason to spend much more in a hotel, which will not have the same space, or a kitchen, or a washer and dryer, and cost much more. Great place for a couple, or a family of four. Has 2 great TVs, DVD player, deluxe TV packages including some Miami stations, fully equipped kitchen by US standards, first rate security building in safest part of the city. I am a very experienced renter of foreign apartments and the set up is top notch, you will be happy you took this apartment rather than a hotel. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have questions.

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Guest: Dr. Robert Morton, Esq. (Dallas, TX )
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

My wife and I just finished a 2-month stay in this brand new beautiful 2BR 3BA high-rise apartment, located in the very safe upscale premier Carolina Park neighborhood, filled with high-end restaurants and bars. It is only 2 blocks from the MegaMaxi Grocery/Dept. store (the largest in Quito), and only 2 blocks from the main red-line Trolle. The apartment is furnished with top-quality furniture, comfortable beds with high thread count sheets, unlimited central hot water so you can enjoy a nice shower! It also has two large flat-screen Plasma TV’s with cable, and broadband internet! Kitchen is well equipped so you can cook full meals if you wish. The NY owner and his local Rep. (his cousin), are very nice and always helpful if you need assistance. Would definately recommend for short or longer stays.

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