modern Loft in historic Villa with beautiful gardens

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 590.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Quito, Pichincha

El Panecillo
‪2 min walk‬
Independence Square
‪12 min walk‬
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
‪13 min walk‬
Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

“Wantara Suites” is a private condo, hidden behind an adobe wall from colonial times in the Historic 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 the restored Colonial Villa, designed for a unique living experience. The modern style independent apartment is carefully restored and equipped with all amenities. A contemporary wood burning stove provides warm comfort. The private terrace overlooks the beautiful gardens. 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 relax and enjoy nature.
Suite Cusumbo is the most comfortable of our Suites. The spacious, 90m2 (970 sqft) two level apartment is located on the top floor of the colonial villa with downstairs kitchen/living room, master bedroom, dining room and bathroom; upstairs is the studio/bedroom with a double bed (140 x 190 cm) and a comfortable single sofa bed
( 105 x 195 cm ). From here you have great views of the Historical Centre of Quito and Mt. Pichincha. Fast WiFi internet access, room service once a week is included and laundry service is available at 5U$ per load.

Property manager

Wolfgang Boerchers

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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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 terraces

late arrivals after 6pm need a transfer through us, the driver has the keys and does the check in. Please consult further information and price.

Important information

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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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

This property does not have any lifts

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

About the area

Quito

Located in Quito Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Quito, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Panecillo and Independence Square, while City Museum and Casa del Alabado are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Nayon Xtreme Valley and Quito Observatory. 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 - 0.2 km
Calle La Ronda - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Independence Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
General Rumiñahui Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

San Francisco Station - 13 min walk
Chimbacalle Station - 19 min walk
Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Barra del Fraile - ‬9 min walk
‪San Ignacio Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
‪Pim's - ‬18 min walk
‪Leña Quiteña - ‬7 min walk
‪Los Milagros Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is modern Loft in historic Villa with beautiful gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at modern Loft in historic Villa with beautiful gardens?

As of 21 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at modern Loft in historic Villa with beautiful gardens on 22 Apr 2025 start from AU$271.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at modern Loft in historic Villa with beautiful gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at modern Loft in historic Villa with beautiful gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is modern Loft in historic Villa with beautiful gardens located?

This family-friendly Quito apartment building is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of El Panecillo, Magda Shopping and City Museum. Santo Domingo Church and Quito Eterno are also within 10 minutes. San Francisco Station is 13 minutes by foot and Chimbacalle Station is 19 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

8 Mar 2024

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

5 stars!

We loved our week in Quito. Yannik, Gina, Wolfgang and Annemarie answered all of our questions about where to go and what to see. They arranged a driver (Cristobal - 5 stars!) to take us to see places outside of the city and made sure we got back from the soccer game safely! With everything going on in Ecuador, we never felt unsafe on our trip. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald P.

11 May 2023

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

Oasis in the City

A gorgeous tranquil property among the bustle of historic Quito! The managers were present and helpful, the suite clean and beautiful, and the location so convenient for walking (and eating delicious empanadas!) we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and felt very taken care of.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

greg T.

21 July 2017

Serene oasis

Great spot. Close to old town. Great owners. Beautiful and peaceful.

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

10/10 Excellent

15 May 2017

Felt Just Like Home

What a lovely apartment. We felt very much at home here and could not have picked a better place to stay. How convenient to be met at the airport and transported directly to the apartment. Waking in the morning to have everything there for our breakfast worked out great. The cool evenings made for a perfect opportunity for a nice fire where we enjoyed drinks and planned our activities for the next day. Very convenient location for the historic district. Would have loved to stay longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

23 Mar 2017

just beautiful!

This was a oasis in the heart of the beautiful historic district of Quito. Short and easy walk to town, shops and food. We all felt very safe and secure in the charming courtyard collection of private residences. Would return or give this suggestion to my best friends. Thank you Andi and Wolfgang for all you did to make our stay easy and enjoyable!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Allen W.

14 Feb 2017

Beautiful place in old town Quito

Very clean and centrally located Would definitely stay there again People very helpful in guiding us around Quito and surrounding areas

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

11 Feb 2017

Super

Bonne réception. Tout est très jolie et propre.Tranquille et non bruyant le soir. Cuisine complète et bien équipés.. Bien localisé pour visiter le vieux Quito.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

25 Oct 2016

Perfect spot for experiencing Quito and its surroundings

A group of us rented all but one of the units at Wantara for a recent work trip to Quito. It was perfect in every way. The spaces are beautiful. The cleaning staff keeps the units very clean. And, if you want to go on a unforgettable journey to any of the areas surrounding Quito, I highly recommend using one of the two tour guides/drivers associated with this property, Thomas and Marcelo. Our group became quite attached to them and they took small groups to different sites throughout the week (Otavalo, the cloud forest near Mindo, and to Cotopaxi and the surrounding area). This is a very special place...one we will never forget.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

28 May 2016

One of the loveliest places we've ever stayed.

Wantara Suites was completely wonderful, and we can't imagine having found anywhere more perfect to stay in Quito - we'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting Quito. Wolfgang and Andi made our whole visit very easy indeed, with lots of communication before we arrived, and breakfast left ready for us when we arrived late on a Friday evening. Marcelo, who picked us up from the airport, gave us a wonderfully warm welcome to Ecuador and gave us several more lifts after the initial late night pick up (he had to wait over 3 hours for us after our flight wad delayed!) and settled us into the huge apartment after our long journey. Wolfgang and Andy also went to a great deal of trouble to give us tips and advice on Quito and travelling around Quito, and the place felt like a home from home. The gardens are stunning and filled with hummingbirds, the accommodation is gorgeous, filled with beautiful wooden furniture, incredibly well-designed and spacious, and overall Wantara was a fantastic haven from the busy city. We were also really happy to be staying in the old town rather than the newer areas of town - it's so picturesque. We loved Quito, and we loved Wantara, and we'd recommend it to everyone. We only wished we could have stayed longer! Thank you, Wolfgang and Andi; we hope to see you again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Wolfgang Boerchers

We are a couple with German origin and live in Ecuador for many years. We have worked in the hospitality business, managing a travel agency for a couple of years, now we run our own Wantara Suites.
We can help our guests by organizing all the little treats that make traveling easier.
We love to share our uniquely peaceful spaces with people from all over the world. From our tranquil place you can do home office as well as exploring the incredible biodiverse Ecuadorian nature. 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, we decided that this is where we want to live. After a year of extensive search we finally found this treasure. Our project was selected to participate in the BIENALE IBEROAMERICANA DE ARQUITECTURA, for its careful restauration.
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. A breeze from the Panecillo hill provides fresh mountain air and you sit outside, surrounded by flowers and enjoy the sunny Ecuadorian climate.

What makes this property unique

The design of the ample green area as well as a pergola with hammocks and a BBQ allows to stay relaxed outside and private.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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