Alpaca! Charming one-bedroom apartment
- studio594 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: Studio
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 14 nights
Ample bedroom w/ queen bed, 1 bathroom, sleeps 3, perfect downtown location.
Bedrooms
One-bedroom
Bedroom has a view towards the garden and courtyard. Includes a queen-sized bed with two side tables and reading lamps. Hand-woven artisan rugs. Large closet with extra blanket and hangers.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, showerHot water is generated by an on-demand heater and is endless
- Elegant tiled bathroom with shower. Includes large mirror, over-mirror lighting, and plenty of storage space.
Safety features
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detector
Location Type
- DowntownPumamaqui Accommodations is located in Cuenca's historic district: cobblestone streets, museums, restaurants, taverns, coffee shops, river parks and art galleries are all within walking distance.
- Mountain
- Mountain ViewMountains of up to 14,000' mark the western skyline; and up to 10,000 in the other cardinal directions.
General
- Linens Provided
- Washing MachineFree, on-site.
- Clothes DryerFree, on-site.
- InternetBroadband, fast, reliable.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless InternetGuests-only WiFi connection.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThe living area has a sofa couch, two movable low tables, a flat screen TV, recessed lighting, reading lamp and hand-woven rug.
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorStand-alone Whirlpool refrigerator with freezer and ice trays.
- StoveBuilt-in counter top gas stove, electronic burner ignition.
- MicrowaveNew, large capacity.
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Dishes & UtensilsPots, storage containers, set of four dishes and utensils, knives, wine glasses, glass pitcher, vegetable peeler, scissors.
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 3 people
- Dining Area
- DiningA round artisan table with four chairs facing the garden.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite/CableDirectTV via satellite. Numerous sports, movie and audio channels. Some programs available in HD.
Outside
- Lawn/GardenGarden is multi-colored and frequently attracts hummingbirds.
- Balcony'Alpaca' has its own 86 sq ft entry corridor facing the garden.
- Deck/PatioCobblestone courtyard on ground floor, with a round table and sun umbrella for spontaneous gatherings of guests, a glass of wine in the evening, reading....
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No smoking
Max guests: 3
Minimum age of primary renter:
Cleaning practices
Minimum 2-day vacancy between guest stays
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Cleaned with disinfectant
Map
Property Manager
Stuart White
- Languages:
- english, spanish
About Stuart White
My wife Patricia and I are dedicated to wild habitat conservation, in two ways: Since 2000 we support a dynamic local NGO, Fundacion Cordillera Tropical ( that does environmental research, environmental education, and biodiversity conservation in the Nudo del Azuay region of Ecuador's Cordillera Real; and we own and protect a large conservation area, the Mazar Wildlife Reserve, in Cañar Province, Ecuador. We have three young children who share these enthusiasms. On the reserve's pastures at lower elevation we maintain a herd of 500 alpacas. We recently restored a patrimonial building with four studio apartments in Cuenca's historic district that we hope will generate fond memories for our visitors from all quarters of the world.
Stuart White purchased this studio in 2006
Why Stuart White chose San Blas
Cuenca's downtown is vibrant, and part of its energy comes from its architecture of old. We found a house-in-ruin in 2006 and decided to give the building a new lease on life. Once we got started, Pumamaqui took six years to complete--from the initial municipal permits, to a final design based on traditional rural Cuenca homes, and of course the construction itself. We finally finished Pumamaqui in August of 2013. The result since then has given our guests plenty of peace, they say, a sense of place, and fond memories of Cuenca.
What makes this studio unique
Many guests have enjoyed staying with us, and one point they very often make is this: "The location is perfect!" Indeed, we are within walking distance of most of the distinguished restaurants, cafés, museums, city parks and river walks, venues for theater and musical presentations, and shopping.