Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 348 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Quito, Pichincha

El Panecillo2 min walk
Independence Square12 min walk
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito13 min walk
Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Wantara Garden Suites” is a private condo, hidden behind an adobe wall from colonial times in the historical Centre of Quito. A manor house dating back to 1900 and several adjoining buildings give home to 8 independent apartments. Your Suite is located in one of the adjoining buildings of the manor house, designed for a unique living experience. The modern style independent apartment is carefully decorated and equipped with amenities without loosing the antique charm. A breeze from the Panecillo hill provides fresh mountain air and you sit outside, surrounded by flowers and enjoy the sunny Ecuadorian climate.
An ample common area with gazebo, hammocks and BBQ invites to interact with the other guests in our condominium.
Suite Lagarto ( 48 m2 ) is one of our two medium sized Suites of the 8 apartements. There is a living room with a comfortable sofa bed and dining table, a fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom with queen size bed (160 x 190 cm) and a bathroom. The Suite also has a nice private terrace. Free WiFi internet access, room service once a week is included and laundry service is available at extra charge of 5U$ per load.

Property manager

Wolfgang Boerchers

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on private terrace

late arrivals (after 6pm) need a private transfer through us, the driver has the keys and does the check in. For more details and price contact us.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

About the area

Quito

This apartment is located in Quito Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Quito, and is in the mountains. City Museum and Museo Casa de Sucre are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Quicentro Sur Mall and La Mariscal Craft Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Nayon Xtreme Valley and Yaku Water Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Quito, Pichincha

What's nearby

El Panecillo - 2 min walk
Independence Square - 12 min walk
San Francisco Church - 12 min walk
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 13 min walk
Basilica of the National Vow - 4 min drive

Getting around

San Francisco Station - 12 min walk
Iñaquito Station - 24 min drive
Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Leña Quiteña - 9 min walk
Cafeteria Modelo - 11 min walk
San Ignacio Restaurant - 11 min walk
Pim's - 17 min walk
Casa Los Geranios - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito located?

This family-friendly Quito apartment building is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of El Panecillo, City Museum and Santo Domingo Church. Quito Eterno and Santo Domingo Park are also within 10 minutes. San Francisco Station is 12 minutes by foot and Chimbacalle Station is 19 minutes.

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Limell L.

16 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful location, wonderful hosts

This place is beautiful, well kept, and clean. We felt so fortunate to meet the friendly and helpful owners, Wolfgang and Annemarie. What a pleasant surprise that was! I’m a wheelchair user (I can walk some) and would hesitate to recommend this place to anyone who has difficulty walking. The entrance is not wheelchair friendly and the most accessible room is multilevel without hand rails.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K., Alberta, Canada

20 Jun 2022

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

Fact finding in Quito

It was a pleasure to deal with Wolfgang and Annemarie. Their property is a magical oasis just a short walk from Old Town Quito, multiple restaurants, bakeries, corner stores, etc. They have lovingly restored their compound, paying attention to every detail - right down to fresh cut flowers placed in each suite from the beautiful gardens on the property. Especially enjoyed relaxing in front of the wood burning stove after a day of exploration - used to take the chill out of the cool Quito evenings. Can not wait to return. There is no reason to search any further for your home away from home in beautiful Quito - book now - you will not be disappointed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doone W.

2 Mar 2020

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

Our oasis in Quito's Historic town

We spent a week in Quito acclimatizing to the altitude before heading out on a week of hiking/running. This place was wonderful and as quiet as you can get in a city of 2 million. It was in a convenient location to the Old Town, and a short walk to the bus tops and places to pick up taxis. The apartment was well furnished with a comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen and lovely fireplace. A couple hints - bring ear plugs - the dogs of Quito do not sleep at night. Take all of Wolfgang's suggestions - he knows the area well and is a great host

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

10/10 Excellent

Bev B., Manitoba, Canada

15 Jan 2017

Everything you want in a travel experience!!

We spent 10 days in this comfortable apartment in a beautiful garden! It is nicely equipped for preparing light meals; the bed is very comfortable; the bathroom is convenient. Laundry service at $5.00 a load is a bargain and convenience. We walked to Plaza Grande daily, close but the streets are steeply up and down; our legs and lungs had to adjust quickly. We complied with the suggestion of the manager to use taxis after dark to access this neighbourhood; it is a real neighbourhood, not in the tourist zone, which appeals to a certain type of traveler. Possibly the best part of staying in Wantara is Marcelo, the manager and driver; he is a dear guy available to advise, to fix and to charm! He assured us he could forecast weather better than the professionals!

About the host

Hosted by Wolfgang Boerchers

Dear Guest! We are a family with German origin and live in Ecuador for many years. We have worked in the hospitality business, managing a travel operator for a couple of years, now we run our own Wantara Suites.
Our service is flawless and we can help our guests by organizing all the little treats that make travelling easier.
We love to share our uniquely peaceful spaces with interesting people from all over the world. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your trip to Ecuador. We would be happy to host you!

Why they chose this property

Fascinated by the magic of the 'Old Town' where authentic Ecuadorian traditions are still alive and can be experienced in its streets and places, we decided that this is where we want to live. After a year of extensive search we finally found this treasure. It took us three years to carefully renovate the property. Within the 15.000 sqft of the old historical villa with its gardens we created eight independent units cautious of not loosing the colonial charm but adding all the contemporary comforts. Art objects in the lush garden and cozy living spaces gives 'Wantara' a very special flair.
The design of the areas gives you the chance to interact with the other people in our condo, or to stay private. You can use an ample green area as well as a pergola with hammocks and a BBQ.