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Large, Private, Quiet 2 bedroom historic flat in El Centro - perfect location!

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Property grounds
Interior
View from the front door.   This is a popular spot for tourists to take photos.
Comfortable furniture arranged in a cozy conversational area, lots of room.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cuenca, Azuay
    San Francisco Plaza Market
    5 min walk
    Calderon Park
    6 min walk
    University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden
    6 min walk
    Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Large, Private, Quiet 2 bedroom historic flat in El Centro - perfect location!

This unique and spacious ground floor (no stairs) flat has lots of character and unique charm. Formerly a bakery, Panama hat shop, and art gallery, this flat has a lot of character. As a part of a classic Cuenca patrimonial house, your hosts occupy the top two floors and available to provide advice about this wonderful city. This location is ideal to explore El Centro and beyond on foot. With a private entrance, spacious interior, and charming details, this is one-of-a-kind find.

The space
The flat is on the ground floor and has exactly one short step from the front "garage" to the rest of the space so it's a good choice for anyone with mobility challenges as not many historic buildings have elevators and there are few STRs in El Centro as spacious as this one.

Once inside the flat proper, you'll find high molded ceilings and a roof skylight, vintage tile floors and lots of closet space, comfortable seating areas and quality bedding, workspace and high speed wifi, dining room, large living room and two bedrooms.

There is also a full bathroom with a spacious shower that requires no steps to get in, a reading/breakfast nook, and a small but functional kitchen.

Despite its central location, past guests have commented on how quiet it is. There is a lot of foot traffic and is an excellent location at the border of old city and new city so getting around from here is so convenient. Need a taxi? Walk outside. Need a bus, all main arteries are down the stairs and at the intersection. Want a bike? Go down the stairs and take a left and pick one up. The location can not be beat for exploring Cuenca's historic district, restaurants, museums, shopping, cultural events, etc. Also, your host has provided an extensive guide to their favorites in all these categories as well as day trip suggestions and contact info for trusted drivers, service providers of all kinds and much more. We also speak fluent Spanish so we can help you if you need it to coordinate your trip.

This is a historic Cuenca building and not your typical generic tiny box apartment and, thus, has some quirky features (like no right angles anywhere!) but it's clean, full of light, spacious, decorated with a mix of modern and local touches, and, most importantly, it's comfortable. We will be constantly adding to the comfort and amenities and your questions, input, suggestions and feedback will be very welcomed.

Property manager

Teresa Hardy

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Gym
Parking available

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Cuenca

Located in Downtown Cuenca, a neighbourhood in Cuenca, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. Museum of Extreme Art and Casa de los Arcos Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at San Francisco Plaza Market and Plaza Rotary Market. University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Cuenca Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cuenca, Azuay

What's nearby

  • Calderon Park - 6 min walk
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 6 min walk
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 6 min walk
  • Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium - 10 min walk
  • Mall del Rio - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station - 10 min walk
  • Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station - 16 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Mercado Cuenca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kolo Restaurant And Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪hostal | bar yakumama - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large, Private, Quiet 2 bedroom historic flat in El Centro - perfect location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Large, Private, Quiet 2 bedroom historic flat in El Centro - perfect location! located?

Located in Downtown Cuenca, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sombrero Museum, Inter-American Center of Popular Arts and San Francisco Plaza Market. Calderon Park and Museum of Extreme Art are also within 10 minutes. 14n - Antonio Borrero Station is 10 minutes by foot and Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shantee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Space with Great Location
The space was put together in a unique way and you can tell the host, Teresa, really cares about the property. The location is within walking distance to a lot of the shops, restaurants, parks and cathedrals the historic center of Cuenca has to offer. Teresa was an amazing source of information. She put together a guide book filled with recommendations of what to see and do while in town. She even took time out of her day to show me around the mercado and flower market! She really is a top-tier host and I will definitely stay in her space again when I return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Hardy

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Languages:

English, Spanish
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