Overlooking Imbabura in a Kichwa Home

Room in Cotacachi, Ecuador

  1. 1 double bed
  2. Private attached bathroom
Rated 4.86 out of 5 stars.85 reviews
Stay with Rolando
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

24-hour self check-in

Check yourself in with the doorman whenever you arrive.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Room in a cottage

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
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Enjoy the experience of spending time with a Kichwa family and getting to know their daily life. With prior coordination, participate in agricultural activities, walk to the forest, and visit viewpoints overlooking the Imbabura volcano and a natural slope.

For an additional fee, request local homemade food.

Rest in a room with a private bathroom, hot water, and fast Wi-Fi. You also have free and secure parking.

The space
The room is part of the home of a Kichwa family who live on the property, and it is located 15 minutes from downtown Cotacachi.

It has a double bed, private bathroom, shower with hot water, fast Wi-Fi and a view of the Imbabura volcano.

During your stay, you will have privacy inside the room and the BA. You can also use the free and secure parking, as well as walk around the permitted outdoor areas, such as the garden and the spaces near the vegetable garden and the animals.

The kitchen and dining room are shared with the family, and their use must be coordinated in advance.

The washing machine is available for an additional fee; we do not have a dryer.

We are a rural accommodation, so during the day you can observe the family's activities and hear sounds typical of the countryside and animals.

Remember, it's not a conventional hotel, but a family space to rest and respectfully experience local life.

Guest access
During your stay, you will have private access to the room and the BA.

You can also use the free parking and walk around the permitted outdoor areas, such as the garden and the spaces near the vegetable garden and the animals.

The kitchen and dining room are spaces shared with the family, so their use must be coordinated in advance.

The washing machine is available for an additional fee and also requires coordination.

Some family work and animal care areas are visited only with an escort.

During your stay
Our family lives on the property and will be available to assist you during your stay.

You can also contact me any time via Airbnb chat to answer questions, coordinate services, or request support.

Other things to note
We accept long-term reservations and offer discounts for weekly or monthly stays.

We can also help you arrange transportation from the airport, Cotacachi, Otavalo, Quito, or any other place you need.

The transfer must be requested in advance and has an additional cost, depending on the departure point.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Garden view
Mountain view
Fast wifi – 50 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.86 out of 5 stars from 85 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 86% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 14% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador

We encourage our visitors to be part of our peasant daily activities , this would provide the opportunity to enjoy beautiful places and engage consiencia tie between mother earth and humans. The place is quiet , peaceful and the people friendly .

Meet your host

Superhost
293 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: Emprendedor Indigena
Favorite song in high school: Folkloricas Música Andina
Most useless skill: Ser Historiador
For guests, I always: I love lighting the fireplace for them.
Pets: Dogs Luna, Loba and my Gatote
I am originally from an indigenous community in the City of Cotacachi, Ecuador, I currently live with my wife and children in the community of Santa Barbara and together with my family we feel connected with our ancestral and cultural roots. As family we like to make friends and share the customs of our people so we are dedicated to promoting Wellness through ancestral Andean medicine. As hobbies, I love reading and surfing the internet. I ride a bicycle and I'm environmentally friendly. Welcome to Meet Us and live a Great Andean Experience!!

Rolando is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 12:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm