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In Town Center! Private Compound With Large House and Separate Guest House.

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Entry to the house with volcano Imbabura in the background.
View of volcano Cotacachi
Seriously, all the avocados you can possibly eat. Guacamole!
Living room fireplace
View of volcano Imbabura from the grounds (fish pond is on the grounds).

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cotacachi, Imbabura
  • Cotocachi Cultural Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Plaza de Ponchos
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Peguche Waterfall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪136 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In Town Center! Private Compound With Large House and Separate Guest House.

The Grounds
Large monthly discount. The 1/2 acre grounds include 3 avocado trees, along with lemons, limes, oranges, berries and more. You can make guacamole from what you find in the yard. Enjoy coffee and wine outside where the weather is always moderate. Have a bonfire at night if you want. The grounds are very well lit.

Modern security system with cameras.
There is no parking on the grounds.
No steps on property.

The House
When you're not enjoying the grounds, relax in the enormous house with a central atrium. If you want a little privacy, you can escape to the casita (guest house) which has its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen. Each of the bedrooms in the main house also has its own private en-suite bathroom. There is also an extra half bathroom, with washer and dryer.

Cotacachi
Cotacachi is a compact and colorful walkers' paradise. It is full of restaurants, shops (especially leather shops), cafes and markets. The locals will greet you, so you are going to want to learn to say at least "hola" in Spanish. There is also a large and diverse ex-pat community. You will find yourself striking up conversations with them if you go to the coffee shop across from the house (Red Rabbit). They will give you great recommendations for local trips and restaurants! There are other cities and many things to do within a short drive.

Location/Cotacachi/Ecuador
- Cotacachi is a 1.5 hour drive (around $60) from Quito
- Quito, Ecuador is a direct flight from
Houston (5.5 hours)
Miami (a little over 4 hours)
- Round trip flights start from $400-$700 from SF or NY on US airlines (American, Delta, United)
- Moderate temperature year-round – no need for heat or AC. (72° during the day down to 50° at night). Because of the atrium, the house stays warmer.
- Currency is US dollar
- Electricity/outlets - same as the US
- Large ex-pat community in Cotacachi
- Locals are very friendly with ex-pats/Americans

House includes:
- 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms total. 2 bedrooms & 2.5 baths in main house + guest house with 1 bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, sitting area.
- 2 Queen beds and 2 twin beds plus a fold-out sofa (in the guest house) and an aero-bed.
- 3,200 Square feet
- House is located in center of town – walking distance to all of Cotacachi
- Plenty of restaurants, cafes, markets, leather shops, ATMs in Cotacachi
- House has view of two volcanoes
- House is less than 10 years old
- Fast WiFi
- Gated compound
- Security system with alarm, cameras and electric fence
- Generator
- Laundry
- Gas BBQ
- Original mid-century modern furniture (bought in the mid-century)
- Firepit and plenty of firewood/kindling
- Professional local property management (speaks English and Spanish)
- Weekly grounds maintenance
- Extra housekeeping service available (during your stay)
- Fruit trees on site
Avocados
Lemons
Limes
Oranges
Plums
Peaches
Blackberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Figs
Grapefruit
Also mint, rosemary, lavender, flowers, and other useful plants

Property manager

Michelle

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Cotacachi

Located in Cotacachi, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. El Lechero and La Piedra Chapetona are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Condor Park and Laguna Cuicocha. Tahuantinsuyo Weaving Workshop and Araque Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cotacachi, Imbabura

What's nearby

  • Cotocachi Cultural Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Laguna Cuicocha - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Plaza de Ponchos - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Peguche Waterfall - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lago San Pablo - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Ibarra Station - 33 min drive
  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chifa Primavera - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café Rio Intag - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Balcon de Imbabura - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El leñador - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La tabilta del tartaro - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In Town Center! Private Compound With Large House and Separate Guest House. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In Town Center! Private Compound With Large House and Separate Guest House. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In Town Center! Private Compound With Large House and Separate Guest House. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In Town Center! Private Compound With Large House and Separate Guest House. located?

Located in the heart of Cotacachi, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cotocachi Cultural Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Plaza de Ponchos and Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa. Condor Park and Tahuantinsuyo Weaving Workshop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Stephanie C.

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

On of the nicest places in Cotacachi

We love this house. It is in a fantastic location, close to everything but secluded from street noise. We travel full time and stay in lots of STR. This one is far and above one of the best. It has comfortable furniture, lots of blankets and an extremely well stocked kitchen. We love the fruit and avocado trees. Paulina the property manager is easy to contact and very helpful. We originally booked for 4 week but choose to stay 12 weeks.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michelle

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Hi - My Father designed and built this house. I fell in love with it and bought it after he died so that I can keep it in my family for coming generations. I have local professional property management in Cotacachi. Paulina is fantastic and will take VERY good care of you. I live in San Francisco and work as a Patent Strategist for medical device companies.

Why they chose this property

My father designed and built this house (he was an architect) to enjoy during his final years. This house is NOT your typical rental. My father thought about every detail and built it exactly as he wanted it. You will see this in the details of the house and the furnishings.

What makes this property unique

This house has professional local property management (English and Spanish speaking).