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Stunning Private Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Historic Center of Cuenca

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A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and potted plants.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a mural on the wall depicting a town scene.
A staircase with wooden steps and a blue wall with a floral mural.
A cozy lounge area with a cushioned sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a hammock.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, surrounded by bookshelves and a small round table with an open book.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Calderon Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cuenca, Azuay
  • Place, San Sebastian Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Calderon Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, New Cathedral of Cuenca
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guestroom 2

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Private Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Historic Center of Cuenca

Modern, spacious condo in Cuenca's historic center. Beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the mountains and city skyline! A few minutes walking distance to Parque Calderón. Located in the popular San Sebastián neighborhood. Close to so much -art galleries, museums, and churches - enjoy exploring the city by foot. The apartment is spacious (2000 ft2), comfortable and filled with natural light. Two bedrooms on the main level, loft with bed on second floor. WiFi, washer/dryer, and fully equipped kitchen among other amenities.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
To maintain the peace within our community, quiet hours are from 10pm-7am.
For the safety and security of our community, all guests staying in the property must be registered and identified through the VRBO platform.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4943901
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cuenca

Located in Cuenca, this condo is in the city centre and in the mountains. Museum of Modern Art and Museum of Extreme Art 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 Municipal Planetarium are also worth visiting.
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Cuenca, Azuay

What's nearby

  • San Sebastian Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Calderon Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Unidad Nacional Tram Station - 12 min walk
  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station - 14 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolateria Dos Chorreras - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café San Sebas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant El Tequila - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Nuevo Oro Mar Mariscos - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Private Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Historic Center of Cuenca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning Private Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Historic Center of Cuenca?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Private Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Historic Center of Cuenca?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Private Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Historic Center of Cuenca?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Private Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Historic Center of Cuenca located?

Located in the heart of Cuenca, this condo building is steps away from Iglesia San Sebastián, San Sebastian Plaza and Museum of Modern Art. San Cenaculo Church and Museum of Extreme Art are also within 10 minutes. Unidad Nacional Tram Station is 12 minutes by foot and Gran Colombia Tram Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating and beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to Ecuador

Fabulous apartment in the historic downtown of Cuenca. We loved the upper deck/ patio with great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maxine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House in Central Cuenca!

My family and I had the best week staying at Christian's property, we would definitely stay again! Thank you Christian!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was an amazing place to stay. I gave a 4 star review on accuracy of listing sarcastically because the listing and pictures don’t do the place justice. I work in the real estate industry in the United States (appraisal work) and am used to seeing pictures of properties that make spaces look larger than they are. In this case the pictures don’t represent how spacious it is. The view at night of the lit up blue cathedral is better in person than any picture we could take until we flew a drone to it. Christian was a great, hospitable host. He was quick to reply to messages and give advice on restaurants and places to go, and where to buy the nice blankets that are on each bed. If I had to nitpick I’d ask for washcloths and Kleenex. That said, the hotels in Quito didn’t provide either. I would stay again and recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in Cuenca.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place in Cuenca

Excellent appartement, beautiful views from the terrace. Highly recommended.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

G Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location!

Everything about this property was as advertised. Neat, tidy and located close to many attractions.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Host / Beautiful Home / Perfect Location

We stayed at the property for 5 nights and loved it. The city views from the terrace were breath taking. San Sebastian Square is around the corner with excellent places to eat and drink. Short walk to Parque Calderon. The home was beautifully appointed, and Christian was a fantastic host - arranging for a home COVID test prior to our return and getting us a ride to the airport when we left(!). I highly recommend staying here. Thank you for a fantastic stay, Christian.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KErstin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and space

Communication with the host was excellent. The space is tastefully decorated, well appointed, spotlessly clean, and near tram and bus stops. The space is two levels, with a loft on the upper level that has direct access to the large terrace. The view from the terrace is stunning. The cupalas of the Cathedral are visible in the skyline. The terrace is comfortable with furniture under a glass trellis, so useable even in hot sun or slight rain. The first level has an open plan living space with a sitting area and an electric fireplace with a heater. The space is plenty for three friendly couples (the loft has less privacy, but is private) or a family. It was just the two of us and we stayed in the loft, which was cozy with a warm and comfortable bed. The TV is also located in the loft (we didn’t turn it on). There was an electric space heater for cooler nights. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing meals. Overall, we would not hesitate to stay in this space again. Cuenca is walkable, so use of the tram or bus is not required, but it was convenient to get to other areas of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay here again

Christian's place is stunning and well located. Unfortunately we were not able to stay due to some COVID issues that came up for our family. But my husband & I who are here in Cuenca went to check in before we knew this. Christian was extremely understanding and accommodating to us as we had to change our plans last minute. His communication was excellent. We will definitely book Christian's place when our family can travel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location in Cuenca!

We enjoyed our stay a lot. Christian was very responsive to our needs and the location is great. About 10 minutes walking distance to center of town. Great place, would definitively recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great VRBO

This property met all our expectations and more. Great location in a safe area and only a few blocks from the main Old District Center and Caulderon Park. Comfortable living with plenty of hot water and a electric heater for the cold mornings. Strong innernet/WIFI. Highly recommend this property and would definitely book again if visiting Cuenca.
Stayed 25 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

Nice space very near the center of the old city of Cuenca.

We are two couples from the USA who spent four nights in this third floor apartment. The apartment was as advertised and we found it to be comfortable and convenient for wandering around Cuenca. Christian was responsive to questions we had in advance and also arranged transportation for us to get down to the coast after our stay here. Two downsides - a few door hinges were really squeaky, making it hard for early risers to avoid waking others. And there was a garage at the bottom of the stairway so sometimes we smelled fumes from vehicles arriving or leaving. Not too bad though. Overall very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Christian Idrovo

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We are Christian and Sarah. We love to share Christian's native land of Ecuador with others! We hope our home fills you with the beauty and warmth that we've found traveling and staying in rental homes, as opposed to the more clinical hotel experience. We love reading, cooking, enjoying nature and traveling!

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location! This Condo is located in the blossoming neighborhood of San Sebastian. It is a safe and quiet neighborhood, but it hosts a variety of restaurants and coffee shops in the beautiful Plaza San Sebastian, which is right next door to the condo. A few minutes walk from the must see Parque Calderon Plaza, with its many museums, restaurants and shops. The Condo is close to everything, but secluded enough where you have restful nights and time to relax when needed.

What makes this property unique

The rooftop terrace is one of a kind! Truly spectacular views of the city and mountains. You are not going to find something quite like this so close to the historic center! High speed Wifi, a fully equipped kitchen, two separate lounging spaces, and a workspace full of natural light. This is a great stay for families or a group of friends. Look no further, you have found your stay in beautiful Cuenca!

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