Great Views and Rural Living at Chaskana Rural Guesthouse, Sencca, Cusco

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

Place, San Pedro Market
Place, Plaza de Armas
Place, Sacsayhuaman
Airport, Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Chaskana Guesthouse is located in the rural community of Sencca, overlooking the city of Cusco and Sacsayhuaman archaelogical site (15 minutes in car from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco). The Guesthouse has views of Salkantay mountain to the west, and Ausangate mountain to the east, (and Cusco city), making for spectacular sunrise and sunsets and night light vistas. Sencca is on the way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu, and close to the Poroy train station where trains to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) depart. Chaskana Guesthouse provides a comfortable and enjoyable stay for those wishing to get out of the city and interact with local people, without being far away from city conveniences. Rates include WiFi, and a welcome pack including breakfast items and firewood. Parking is available on site. There is a local bus which you can catch into town for 1 sol (takes about 30 minutes), or taxis cost 15 soles for a 15-20 minute drive.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cusco

Located in Cusco, this cottage is in a rural area. San Pedro Market and Calle Marquez are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bird Watching in peru and Arco-punco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Action Valley or Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

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What's nearby

San Pedro Market - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Plaza de Armas - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Cusco Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Coricancha - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Sacsayhuaman - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Poroy Station - 13 min drive
Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪SanCris Restobar - ‬9 min drive
‪Vikingo - ‬7 min drive
‪Yokomo Restaurant Cusco - ‬7 min drive
‪La Cantina - ‬8 min drive
‪La yerbateria - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Views and Rural Living at Chaskana Rural Guesthouse, Sencca, Cusco pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Great Views and Rural Living at Chaskana Rural Guesthouse, Sencca, Cusco located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Arco-punco and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Plaza de Armas. Cerro Rocacancha and Apukunaq Tianan are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

randy w.

3 Dec, 2018

A most excellent place to stay with a great host family!

A perfect situation for my long stay in Cusco. The Atau family were ideal hosts and always available for any situation beginning with transportation from the airport on my arrival. As a licensed tour operator and guide, Yom was an invaluable source in planning access and providing information about all the important sites in the area that are worth visiting. The guesthouse is also fantastic and fit perfectly with my needs. Very clean and spacious with a functional kitchen, a great shower and a cozy woodstove which always made for a nice way to wind down after doing touristy things in the hectic city. Yom even made sure I had plenty of kindling and firewood the whole time. Not for everyone but if you want a taste of real Peruvian local culture and a quiet spacious retreat with access to all that the Sacred Valley has to offer, this is the place to stay!

Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K., Keyport Wa

23 Sept, 2017

The host(s) are what makes a trip "The Most"

The two bedroom cottage was clean and quaint but the best part of our stay was Yom and Rachel. Yom provided my husband a trip to Rainbow Mountain where he and our daughter experienced a once in a lifetime trip in hiking and taking beautiful photographs in this very rare part of Peru. With little other tourists to compete with, Yom seems to know the secret paths to various side trips --all by using his cottage as a homebase. A wonderful couple. If you are English speaking then Rachel and Yom will help you make any trip preparations you need such as Taxi's. Although the cottage is 15 or 20 minutes away from Cusco; it was actually nice to be in a more authentic village environment rather than in the heart of Tourism main square. We had both experiences.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

1 Feb, 2017

So Awesome!

We absolutely loved our stay with Yom, Rachel, Chaska, and Rami(might have misspelled the children's names, sorry)! We came with my 70+ year old parents and had a fantastic time. While the location is a bit rural, it was absolutely perfect for us. Obtaining taxi service either on site or calling one of the locals was incredibly easy. Traveling with my elderly parents was challenging because of the altitude but my parents were good to go after two or three days of taking it easy. The accommodations made cooking for ourselves easy after a trip to the Plazavea (big local store similar to a SuperWalmart). Our hosts were able to arrange all of our day trip excursions inexpensively. Yom made an excellent decision in choosing an alternate hotel after we arrived in Aguas Calientes (city below Manchu Pichu). It cost just a little bit more but had an elevator which was good for my parents especially. The rooms were awesome, we slept with a window open so we could hear the river rushing by below. Yom also arranged for his mom to fix us a fabulous Gineau Pig dinner with stuffed peppers and potatoes. Prior to our meal he had arranged for us to visit a Gineau Pig farm and we able to get a couple of the long haired ones as a gift for his mom, we got her a mating pair. We figured if she was feeding us that was the least we could do, in addition to tipping her for preparing our feast. If we ever get to come back again, we'll look forward to staying with our new extended family...because that's how we were treated like family.

Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

9 Dec, 2022

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

Einfach, ländlich und gemütlich

Das Haus liegt in dem Ort Sencca, ein kleines, ruhiges und friedliches Dorf. Wir haben die Ruhe und Aussicht auf Cusco sehr genossen. Direkt am Haus ist die Endhaltestelle vom Bus “Santiago Expreso“. Mit dem Local Bus ist man in 20-30 min in der Stadt Cusco und kommt schnell ins Zentrum. Das Haus ist einfach und mit allem ausgestattet, was man für den täglichen Bedarf braucht. Man muss sich jedoch darauf einstellen, dass aus der Dusche kein warmes Wasser kommt oder der Strom ausfällt. Uns hat das überhaupt nicht gestört. Wasser kann man auch aufkochen, wenn man es warm braucht ;-) und wenn es abends sehr kalt wird, kann man den Ofen anfeuern und es sich richtig gemütlich machen. Wer es abgeschieden mag und sich selbst versorgen möchte, können wir das Haus wärmstens empfehlen! Wir haben uns richtig wohl gefühlt. Wir waren vor allem sehr Dankbar über unseren Gastgeber Raul. Er hat sich um alles gekümmert, wenn wir etwas brauchten. Ob Auto, ATV oder Kletterausrüstung etc., Raul stellte alles zur Verfügung und gab wertvolle Tipps für jegliche Ausflüge rund um Cusco! Raul spricht sehr gut Englisch, wodurch wir uns sehr gut verständigen konnten.

Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neisa F.

29 Dec, 2021

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

Beautiful House in Sencca

My boyfriend and I stayed at Yommy’s place for over a month. It was a beautiful experience to wake up to the stunning views of the hills around us, the house is located up in Sencca which is higher than Cusco, it was perfect for us as we got to spend most of our time out of the city and in nature, we still visited Cusco most days as it was so easy to do, there is a bus stop right outside the house that takes you straight to the center for 1 sol, its about 20 mins away. Yommy is a tour guide, so we went with him and his brother just behind the house to go Zip-lining and do the Tarzan Swing, it was so cool. They made sure we were safe and the experience itself was breathtaking. I would recommend talking to Yommy about any tours you are interested in. The house itself is small and cosy, it gets cold sometimes but there is a fireplace and fire wood just outside the house. The kitchen is kitted out with pots and pans, plates and glasses, as well as a blender, which we made lots of use of. There is a sun room, which gets very warm, I enjoyed doing Yoga here most mornings, there is also a cute little garden as well. we loved living in this rustic house and when we come back to Peru we hope to stay here again.

Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Manon A.

15 Nov, 2019

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

Perú style!

If you want to experience the Peru life, this place is offering a chance to live 20 minutes away by bus from busy Cusco. Buses are 30 seconds away from the house, and there is basically a bus waiting for you. Yum has been a great host. Know that sometime there is water and sometime not. There was moment without electricity, just be opened to experience it. Yom and the neighbourhood ( Kim, Silver the dog) were fun to be with.

10/10 Excellent

Grant S., Saskatchewan Canada

10 Oct, 2018

Perfect

What a wonderful experience. Great house. Great people. Really felt cared for and well taken care of at this property. Perfect communication from start to finish. Really helped make the trip to Peru an easy journey. Thank you so much. Grant and Corina

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 Oct, 2017

Home away from Home

We loved staying in this house in the outskirts of Cusco. Waking up every morning to a stunning view of mountaintops. Seeing rural life lived, right outside your windows. Sitting in front of the wood stove in the evenings and getting warm. Wonderful fellowship with our hosts: Rachel & Yom and Chaska and Raimy. A trip to lake Titicaca with our host family was one of the many highlights. We also enjoyed taking the public bus into Cusco, and browsing around the many fascinating streets of Cusco. We enjoyed having Yom as out tourguide to Machu Picchu, Santa Helena and are looking forward to another trip with him next week. We can HIGHLY recommend Yom as tourguide, you can always find him at Chaskana travel. We would love to return to Chaskana rural guesthouse and we highly recommend it.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

9 Dec, 2016

Home away from home near Cusco

I completely enjoyed my stay at this guesthouse! It was extremely comfortable (very warm blankets for the cold Andean nights), offered lots of space and privacy, was quite safe and clean, and afforded gorgeous views of the Andes. It was delightful to be so near all the energy that Cusco has to offer, while at the same time, getting a quiet glimpse into life in the Andes. As a 2 bedroom guesthouse, this is a wonderful place for a solitary traveler, a couple, two friends, or a family with small children. Yom and Rachel and their children (and dogs and cat!) were delightful hosts, and it's evident how much they love welcoming others to their home, city, and country. I would go back in a heartbeat, and have already recommended this place to a friend of mine who plans to travel to Peru in 2017!

About the host

Hosted by Rachel & Yom

I am from Australia and married to a Peruvian, we built the guesthouse in 2012 and we are now living permanently in Cusco, Peru with our two young children. My husband is a qualified, experienced adventure tour guide, ask him all about everything to see and do in the area - he loves it! I work from home so am usually close by to assist with any questions or requests. We love meeting people from all around the globe, hearing their stories and sharing what we love about this part of the world.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy living in the community of Sencca as we believe it gives us the best of both worlds. The peace, space and neighborly familiarity of the country with access to basic groceries at the local store, but being close enough to the city to dine at nice restaurants, go to the mall, etc. We are located conveniently between the city of Cusco and Poroy train station on the way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

What makes this property unique

Views of both the Ausangate and Salkantay mountains from the guesthouse as well as towards the city of Cusco. You can interact with the locals in the community, watch them take animals out to pasture or play soccer on Sundays. You can take serene walks at high altitude which is especially good for Andes mountain trek preparation. The wood fire heater for those cold Andean nights creates a cozy feel.