10/10 Excellent
Doris
5 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Doris
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Apartment
Galeodan Amberjack Suite - your family home in Paradise
Photo gallery for Galeodan Amberjack Suite - your family home in Paradise
Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 472.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal, Galapagos
- Mann Beach4 min walk
- Malecón San Cristobal4 min walk
- Galapagos Interpretation Center6 min walk
- San Cristobal (SCY)2 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area
About this property
Galeodan Amberjack Suite - your family home in Paradise
Amberjack is one of the Galeodan Suites in Casa de Huespedes: Jardin de Helena (Helena's Garden). Amberjack features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with well-appointed kitchenette for self-catering. The living area is expansive, with a balcony facing west over the Pacific Ocean. Two of San Cristobal's finest beaches are 3 minutes walk (Playa Mann) and 15 minutes walk (Carola) from the Suite.
The 3 piece bathroom and fully equipped kitchen have gas-heated water. We provide all the cooking basics including pots, pans, salt, pepper and oil plus unlimited drinking water, coffee, tea, milk, sugar, cereal, fruit eggs and bread for a healthy in-home breakfast.
There are stores nearby for you to buy whatever else you would like for home-cooking, as well as several restaurants serving national and international cuisine.
Amberjack is only 5 minutes walk from downtown and a short taxi ride from the airport. If you are staying 2 nights or more, we will pick you up at the airport for no extra charge.
The 3 piece bathroom and fully equipped kitchen have gas-heated water. We provide all the cooking basics including pots, pans, salt, pepper and oil plus unlimited drinking water, coffee, tea, milk, sugar, cereal, fruit eggs and bread for a healthy in-home breakfast.
There are stores nearby for you to buy whatever else you would like for home-cooking, as well as several restaurants serving national and international cuisine.
Amberjack is only 5 minutes walk from downtown and a short taxi ride from the airport. If you are staying 2 nights or more, we will pick you up at the airport for no extra charge.
Property manager
Sean and Maria Elena Keegan
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Air conditioning
Have a question?
BetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Galeodan Dorado Suite - Spacious Family Suite with Gorgeous Ocean View
Galeodan Dorado Suite - Spacious Family Suite with Gorgeous Ocean View
- Ocean view
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, this apartment is by the ocean. Monument to Charles Darwin is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galápagos National Park and Playa de Oro. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal, Galapagos
What's nearby
- Playa de Oro - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Mann Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Malecón San Cristobal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Galapagos Interpretation Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Punta Carola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Post Office - 10 min walk
- Midori Sushi Pub - 9 min walk
- Calypso Bar Restaurant - 13 min walk
- The Pier Restaurant & Cevicheria - 7 min walk
- El Descanso Marinero - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
York R.
17 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
York R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
James
14 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
James
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leslie T.
8 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, host and place
Leslie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
keely s.
2 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner very helpful
keely s.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Nancy G.
22 May 2018
Great hosts, great place!
Nancy G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
About the host
Hosted by Sean and Maria Elena Keegan
Maria Elena’s mother is from Santa Cruz and her father from San Cristobal, where he is still an active fisherman. Both sides of the family have deep roots in the Galapagos. Maria Elena grew up and worked in the Galapagos before leaving to Canada to further her education and outlook.
Sean was raised in various parts of Africa while schooling in England. Sean is a professional Civil Engineer and has spent over 35 years in construction, including 25 years in Canada, the last 15 of which have been in his own consulting business.
Maria Elena and Sean met in Canada, shortly before Maria Elena accepted an IT posting in Bermuda. Maria Elena and Sean were married in Bermuda and their two sons, who were born in Canada, now enjoy Canadian, Irish and Ecuadorian citizenship.
The Keegan family has been visiting Galapagos regularly since 1996 and moved permanently to San Cristobal in January, 2009.
Sean was raised in various parts of Africa while schooling in England. Sean is a professional Civil Engineer and has spent over 35 years in construction, including 25 years in Canada, the last 15 of which have been in his own consulting business.
Maria Elena and Sean met in Canada, shortly before Maria Elena accepted an IT posting in Bermuda. Maria Elena and Sean were married in Bermuda and their two sons, who were born in Canada, now enjoy Canadian, Irish and Ecuadorian citizenship.
The Keegan family has been visiting Galapagos regularly since 1996 and moved permanently to San Cristobal in January, 2009.
Why they chose this property
The Galeodan Suites are located in a private residential neighborhood, overlooking the bay, halfway between the main port and several of the areas most popular attractions, including the Interpretation Centre, the beaches (Playa Man; Punta Carola) and the Tijeretas (lookout and bay). Everything is within a few minutes walk.
What makes this property unique
The Galeodan Suites offer unparallelled views, space and amenities plus extraordinary value for money.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback