For our first trip to Ecuador, we were debating over whether to stay in the Quito or outside of Quito. After reading that the noise and traffic in Quito proper was a bit hectic, we--a family of four (but later three)--decided we prefer something a bit more serene. When we came across this listing, it seemed to be too good to be true, but it really was that good! The property is amazing, almost a tiny personal nature reserve. The hill behind the house can be hiked, but I only made it half way. There is plenty of open space to throw a football or frisbee. And you can just walk the grounds with a cup of coffee, like we did on several mornings.
As for the house itself, the photos are accurate. It was a pleasure to stay in a house that was built to be lived in, and not specifically as a rental. Having the master bedroom suite upstairs was wonderful. The bed was comfortable and master bath was spacious. I wish I had that bathroom in my house. The kitchen was also huge and very functional. A few more pots and pans would be needed if there was a very large family.
The owners were / are fantastic hosts. There was excellent communication before and during our stay. Using WhatsApp, we were able to easily communicate and ask questions. The internet speed was quite good at the house, BTW.
As for the down sides, it was sometimes difficult for Uber drivers to find the house. But once we found a good driver, that was no longer an issue. Also, being outside of the city, booking a tour would be a challenge because the pick up points are in the city. But the driver we found was a great tour guide as well. So the house being a bit outside of the city was not an issue for us. And from we saw of the city, we didn't mind being outside.
Overall, a great stay and we would stay there again!