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Enjoy a morning coffee or nightcap while admiring the stunning 'cathedral'!
Property grounds
Recently renovated private terrace wrapping balcony
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cuenca, Azuay
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Calderon Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Colonial Master

1 King Bed

Jacuzzi Master

1 King Bed

Rustic 3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Colonial Mater Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Jacuzzi Mater Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Social Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxury. Views. Comfort. Elevator. Discount for 30 days <

Our luxurious penthouse is in an elevator secured building in the heart of Centro Historico! Enjoy all the comforts of home and more in our finely appointed apartment. One master suite has views and terrace access, with a modern bathroom plus a jacuzzi tub for 2 in a rock walled alcove. The other master suite has a charming colonial decor and a master bathroom with dual sinks and rain shower. Both master suites feature king sized beds of the highest quality and comfort available, featuring a full 4 inches of memory foam pillowtop on a supportive orthopedic core. They also include private bathrooms with showers, bathrobes, bowl sinks and granite, plus 32' LED TVs. The third bedroom has a rustic theme with two comfortable twin beds, views and terrace access. All beds feature a choice between 500 thread count cotton linens, as well as fluffy down alternative comforters with duvets and blankets. All three bedrooms and the living room feature vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams. The social bathroom has a glass block shower, toilet, and even a urinal. The gourmet kitchen features gorgeous granite, a dishwasher, 6 burner stove and oven, microwave and large fridge with filtered water and ice in the door. The Living room has a soft comfortable sectional and a 42' LG plasma TV with a huge DVD library and Direct TV HD with a Blu Ray player. All rooms have DVD players. The entire apartment includes a terrace with unobstructed 5th floor views over centro, including a granite breakfast bar overlooking the impressive icon of Cuenca, the new cathedral.

Our home is cleaned to a strict standard between each set of visitors, and cleaned and stocked according to a checklist, so that you can rest assured that you'll have a wonderful stay free of the common pitfalls of stays in a foreign country. The kitchen is equipped with all of the dinnerware, cookware, silverware and barware you will need, plus small and large appliances. We provide paper towels, sugar, salt, pepper, coffee and tea. The towels are plush and plentiful and we provide thick toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap and blow dryers in each of the three bathrooms. We provide 3 huge flat-screen televisions, one smaller flat-screen TV, all with DVD or Blu Ray players and two with Direct TV HD a huge video library and high-speed wireless internet. The building has an elevator straight to our door that only services 3 apartments, so you won't have to climb any stairs like in most centro homes, or even wait for a busy elevator like in a high rise. The building is very secure with a friendly guard from morning to night. When the guard isn't there, you are behind 3 locked metal doors. The apartment is quiet as it is 5 stories up, with dual-paned laminated glass throughout and no walls are shared with any neighbors. There are just 2 other residences, and the rest of the building is occupied by offices, mostly law offices. If you have a rental car, there is a parking lot next door. If you have more than 6 people, there is an extra double mattress to sleep two more, and a dining room table for 8. For your comfort, all rooms have black-out curtains, there are portable heaters, an electric fireplace, a double electric blanket, and extra pillows and blankets, and unlimited hot water. There is a full-sized washer with hot water and gas dryer for your use. We use only hypo-allergenic fragrance-free detergents.

Property manager

Adriana Bloom

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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
Smoking is not allowed inside the apartment but can take place in the terrace only with the doors to the apartment rooms closed.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Cuenca

Located in Cuenca, this condo is in the city centre. Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures and Las Conceptas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Cuenca Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium or Pista De Bicicross Bmx Cuenca. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Cuenca, Azuay

What's nearby

  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Calderon Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mall del Rio - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station - 8 min walk
  • Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station - 14 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Mercado Cuenca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bumba - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Connection - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪hostal | bar yakumama - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury. Views. Comfort. Elevator. Discount for 30 days < pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury. Views. Comfort. Elevator. Discount for 30 days <?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury. Views. Comfort. Elevator. Discount for 30 days <?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury. Views. Comfort. Elevator. Discount for 30 days < located?

Located in Downtown Cuenca, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga, Las Conceptas Museum and Calderon Park. Sombrero Museum and Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures are also within 5 minutes. 14n - Antonio Borrero Station is 8 minutes by foot and Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Great host, great experience

The host was very responsive in the weeks and days leading up to our 8-day visit as we had some uncertainty around the timing and schedule of national power outages and the looming possibility of water shortages due to severe drought conditions during our planned visit in the fall of 2024. While the building does not have a generator or water tank reservoir, the location in Centro made it largely immune to the revolving 6-13 hour blackouts suffered elsewhere in the city and country. The apartment is exactly as advertised. The accommodation is spacious, with plenty of outlets and mood lighting, very well appointed furnishings were excellent with a large balcony looking out on the city. The kitchen has every appliance needed for long-term stays including ice maker fridge, microwave, dishwasher and a good quality drip coffee maker with plenty of grocery options in a 5-minute walking radius. The washrooms were clean and well-designed. The host was very responsive to our questions or requests (ex. getting a second set of keys). The building elevator is 'rustic' and space and weight limited (2 people, not to exceed 600lbs) but didn't fail to get us up to the fourth floor during our stay (though we preferred to walk down just in case). The building was clean and other residents/tenants very pleasant. Being in Centro means accepting busy streets late into the evening and early in the morning. This is a small price to pay for being in the heart of the city. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm A.

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

Norm

Very nice apartment. Great for family. A very active part of town. Manager is very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Oklahoma City, OK

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

Cuenca stay

The penthouse apartment was very clean, spacious. Everything was provided, even had a basket of fresh fruit for us. Convient to el centro, restaurants museums, flower market etc. A little noisy since it was on a busy street but had heavy curtains which helped. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay close to city center

This apartment was roomy and comfortable. Very nice location on the edge of center city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Tenth visit to Cuenca

All in all it was a pleasant stay. The apartment was very nice. It was very well equipped and even had coffee which saved us a trip to the SuperMaxi. Paul K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar B., Lewiston, USA

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

Great location in Cuenca

This is truly a great place to stay if you are traveling to Cuenca. Great location; close to all kinds of local restaurants and shopping. Just a few blocks from the plaza where you can take a stroll from the penthouse without taking a taxi. The house had everything we needed to accommodate our stay. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Delightful winter getaway in Cuenca

The penthouse is a roomy, comfortable apartment with everything we needed for a month-long stay. We made good use of the large well-appointed kitchen and enjoyed having so much room to spread out. It was the perfect location in the center of historic Cuenca, which allowed us to walk everywhere. Adriana was an attentive host and quickly responded to all of our needs. We would definitely stay there again if we return to Cuenca.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Excellent Amenities, Excellent Location

A beautiful penthouse apartment right in the center of downtown Cuenca. Spacious, sophisticated, and very pretty apartment surrounded by clubs, restaurants, museums, and more. Highly recommended.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine K.

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

Nice Property

Lots of room. Comfortable bed. Greeted with fruit and coffee on the counter, which was very nice. Bathrooms were clean and provided shampoo, soap and conditioner. If the guard is not there you will need to,unlock
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CODY B., Tacoma

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

Great Location!

We really enjoyed the location, cleanliness and amenities. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Two special weeks in Cuenca

Three retired couples from Tennessee spent two weeks exploring Cuenca and surrounding locals, made especially enjoyable by the beautifully appointed, clean, comfortable and ideally located Parque Place Penthouse. Our hostess was especially easy to contact and was very attentive to making sure our stay was the best. Which it was. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

marylynn k., chicago, USA

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

Fantastic Place

Excellent location near everything yet quiet inside. Beautiful apartment with everything you can possibly need. Super comfortable beds and furniture. Secure with a door man during the day.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Great location. Great patio and views!

Comfortable, spacious, convenient to awesome restaurants and the river Tomebamba. Great chef's kitchen! Bed mattress was perfect and linens so luxurious! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Batin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful, clean & quiet property. Neighborhood very nice, clean and friendly.

Reason for visit wasn’t pleasure but for a funeral. The stay was very peaceful and enjoyable. One problem that occurred but was out the owners control was a building leak in one of the bedrooms. Having rained all day a leak started in a bedroom and bathroom, minor leak. Totally out of owners control and was a building issue. Property owners were very apologetic and offered to move us to a 5 star hotel not far from property. Four days into the stay we opted to stay at property the remaining 2 days left of our booking. One thing that could have been better was the emergency telephone contacts, no response until early that morning of the leak. Owners addressed, apologized for and I’m sure it’s been corrected since. All in all great place and good people to book your stay with in Cuenca. You won’t be disappointed with the views and the neighborhood itself. Enjoy your stay, we did!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Very enjoyable

Adriana, was very accommodating. My travel plans changed many times due to the current events and she was wonderful to deal with. Great location and amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

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

As good as it gets in Cuenca

Adriana is a wonderful host. Communication was great and she ensured that check in and check out went smoothly. The property was beautiful, well appointed and equipped, very clean and comfortable. We have stayed in many vacation rentals and have learned that it is rare to enjoy such comfortable furniture and beds. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Stonington CT

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

Fabulous apartment in fabulous location

Our family of five (3 mostly adult “children” and their parents) enjoyed our stay here immensely. The location is perfect and the apartment itself gracious and well-appointed. The host was extremely responsive and helpful, getting back to us nearly immediately with answers to minor questions. We would definitely stay here again. It was perfect. Of particular note (in addition to the three full bathrooms and great open kitchen) is the balcony, offering a delightful vista onto the city, day and night. Beautiful apartment centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deb Z.

Loved every minute of it

Great decor, very upscale condo in the perfect location close to everything. Dustin and his wife welcomed us when we arrived. Everything was so luxurious yet so cozy to come back to each night. Next time we come to Ecuador we will stay here longer than the 4 wonderful days he had in Cuenca! The best memories of the trip were here at this beautiful place spent overlooking the historic district of Cuenca on the balcony. Thanks for everything. We were so pleased with our stay here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Burt J.

Excellent Condo In Prime Location

Walk out your front door and choose between more than 20 good restaurants within 2 block radius. 4 blocks to main square, for best people-watching in town. Almost everything you want is in walking distance from this location, and taxis and busses abound just a block away if you really want to go further.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Winona a., Charlotte, NC

A beautiful place in an excellent location!

Nanci, the kind owner, was a huge help with extensive answers to any questions even before we arrived! The penthouse itself is wonderful - modern, clean and comfortable, beautifully furnished and provisioned, and very conveniently located. We loved the huge, covered porch where we read and enjoyed the refreshing and constant breeze of Cuenca. An abundance of restaurants, museums, plazas, and lovely urban and river walks were right outside our door! Because we were there at Christmas, we got to enjoy the local traditional parades all over town! And don’t miss the Amaru Zoo! Or Cajas National Park, where Angel (an excellent driver recommended by Nanci) took us one day for a great hike and fantastic scenery! There is no way our stay could have been more perfect!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor and Kashlee K., Kelowna BC, Canada

No wonder this place gets 5 Star reviews!

Comfort: 5/5 - Plush, soft beds with every pillow type imaginable, crisp white towels in all bathrooms, warm fireplace when you need it, cool deck for fresh air with access from 3 different rooms. Amenities: 5/5 - FULLY stocked kitchen with every utensil and then more (very ‘lived’ in feeling) Don’t bring shower gear, every bathroom has Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash! Wood OR electric fireplace, lighted jacuzzi in master, TV’s in all rooms, Direct TV with PVR, DVD library with hundreds of titles, board games, chefs kitchen, ‘always on’ coffee maker, dimmer lights in every room, couch blankets, servings trays, luxurious duvets and soft sheets, breakfast bar or large dining room table, it just goes on and on. Pre-paid cell phone and Laptop for you to use during your stay. Location: 5/5 Within 20 steps out the front door you have multiple restaurants of every variety, shops, museums, churches, tour companies, parks, rivers and more. Within walking distance to a TIA Express for groceries (or a $1.30 cab ride to the SuperMaxi), walking distance to the New Cathedral, centro, fresh produce market, clothing markets, etc. No car needed, PERFECT walking distance for any travellers of any age. Internet: 5/5 In latin America, internet CAN be a problem, but we had no issue during our 2 week stay. Speed was good enough to stream a movie. Value: 5/5. Where else can you visit a historic posh city, stay in style right in the middle of all the action, and have every comfort of home? Probably nowhere. One of the more expensive rentals in Cuenca for a reason, the value cannot be beat. Host: 5/5. Not only was the owner very quick to respond, EXTREMELY organized and professional, but the Property Managers were as well. We were met ahead of schedule, given a complete tour of the home and shown how to use/access everything, and given a plethora of ways to contact anyone, should we need to. They checked on us mid way through the stay, and met us on time the morning of check out. The entire process was the most smooth we have ever experienced. Tips: - Leave blowdryers, shampoo, conditioner, laptop at home. - There is an elevator, but we did the stairs… WOW, they are a doozy, just an FYI. - On Fri/Sat there is a bit of ‘city’ noise (cars, people, etc) but not overwhelming, the other nights were silent. - We stayed under 2 weeks, the perfect amount of time in our opinion! Lots to see!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BJ S.

Beautiful place, great location!

We stayed at this apartment for two nights on a whirlwind Ecuador trip. The finishes and furnishings are topnotch. The beds are comfortable and having 3 bathrooms was a nice plus. The location is great. There is street noise but the soundproofed windows kept it quiet inside. We would definitely stay here again...hopefully for longer, next time. I was surprised to find that the laundry facilities are on the roof, up one flight of stairs. We had to do our laundry the night before our departure, which meant multiple trips up and down in the dark. I had a small flashlight, which was helpful. The owner was very easy to deal with and returned our deposit promptly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The best way to experience Cuenca, Ecuador

We live in Northern Ecuador and when our son and daughter-in-law came for a visit from the USA, we booked The Penthouse for 5 nights. It was the best decision we could have made. The location is so central you are near to everything and can watch the city from the balcony. The place is so well equipped it surprised us. Everything we needed (and then some) was there. It was both luxurious and practical with lots of space and also very quiet. The elevator wasn't working during our stay so the owner gave us a free night (we got lots of good exercise.) Nancy was so accommodating and helpful, and the temporary manager was there when we needed her. I can't recommend this place highly enough. We will definitely be back. It is truly a bargain for what is offered. Cuenca is a great city and this is the way to really enjoy it fully.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David C., Port Louis, Mauritius

Penthouse is the Tops!

We have stayed twice at Parque Place Penthouse and will stay again if we get the opportunity. The owners are very responsive and they have a gem of a place in the historic heart of Cuenca. We recommend it most highly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

The absolute best in Cuenca

Extremely comfortable condo, very nicely decorated and fully stocked. Everyone was extremely helpful and the condo is in the perfect location. Can't wait to return!

About the host

Hosted by Adriana Bloom

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We are professionals who live NYC and love traveling to many places around the world including Cuenca (which is my birth place). We have many family and friends in Cuenca and have enjoyed traveling through the country. We highly recommend visiting Cuenca and hope that we can offer a unique stay for guests in our precious penthouse apartment.

What makes this property unique

Our apartment is a unique rental in the historic el centro. It is the penthouse of the tallest building in the area, providing for great unobstructed views, privacy and lots of sunlight. Most buildings the UNESO heritage area do not have elevators, however ours does. We love all of the great nearby restaurants, attractions, shopping and cultural events just steps our out door.

Languages:

English, Spanish