Casa del Poeta

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About this space

A 19th-century house, completely renovated in 2007, is one of the most beautiful colonial homes in the center of Quito. Walking distance from all the sites in the historic part of the city. Stunning views. Includes breakfast, cleaning services, online concierge, welcome canapés, tea and coffee station in the afternoon. The house is 15,683 square feet.

The space

It is a historic home originally built in 1890 and was completely renovated in 2007. It is one of the most beautiful colonial homes in the center of Quito and is one of the few that has been restored as a single-family home. It is ideal for families coming to visit Quito as it is walking distance from all the sites in the historic part of the city. It is more beautiful than the majority of high-end hotels in the city. It is built in the colonial style around an open patio and has stunning views of the center. The bedrooms and casual living area are on the second floor and most of the social, dining and kitchen areas are on the first floor. All the furniture is of the highest standard as it was decorated by the owners for their own use.

Second Floor

It has 5 bedrooms:

1. El Cuarto del Poeta has its own fireplace and TV, it has a king bed and two twin beds on the loft. It has a walking closet and an ensuite bathroom with a double shower and an antique bathtub.

2. El Cuarto del Patio has a queen bed and a mezzanine with 2 sofa beds. This room can be for 4 people. It has a small ensuite bathroom with a shower.

3. El Cuarto de la Torre is located in a small tower and has a queen bed and an ensuite open bathroom (no door between the bathroom and bedroom) just a screen.

4. El Cuarto Doble has 2 twin beds. It shares a bathroom with a shower and bathtub with the second room of El Carto Doble

5. The second room of El Cuarto Doble contains 1 queen bed. Shares an adjoining bathroom with a shower and bathtub.

The second floor also has an informal living room between El Cuarto del Poeta and El Cuarto Doble with a large TV seating area and a small table, this room has an outstanding view of the city. There is also a sitting area located in the small tower that has a fireplace and a desk. It is necessary to go out onto an exterior hallway to go from room to room except for the master bedroom, and the Cuarto Doble which is all connected from the inside. There is also a large loft area that is empty except for a few toys and is ideal as a child's play area. It would be encouraged for any children who do play there to be supervised at all times as the stairs can be dangerous.

First Floor

There is a very large double living room and a large formal dining room. They have views of both the city and the central patio. The central patio has a small table as well as small sitting areas. It is a beautiful space with hanging ferns, flowers and trees. There is a wine cellar with a bar as well as a table and a sitting area. There is a large kitchen with top quality appliances and fully-equipped.
Other: There is a garage that fits 3 cars. There are service quarters below the kitchen where the housekeeper & her husband live.

Guest access

Services include breakfast, tea & coffee station in the afternoon, online concierge, bilingual host upon arrival, welcome drink, and biscuits. Chef available for the 5 days for the different meals required, Lunch and Dinner. The guests can access the entire house with the exception of the caretaker/housekeeper living area below the kitchen and a storage area near the garage.

Other things to note

Housekeeper: There is a couple that sleeps in the service quarters, they take care of the plants and clean the house. They will change linens and towels as well.

Transfer in and transfer out to the property is included and a van with a driver available 12 hours per day from 8 am to 8 pm or 12 hours as required.

There is a camera in the main downstairs living room, 1 in the fountain/patio areas, 1 in the upstairs/outside hallways, 1 in the kitchen, 1 in the service quarters hallway, and 1 in the garage. These do not record sound and have been used by the owners to monitor the house while away. There are no cameras in any of the bedrooms or bathrooms. As would be standard in most hotels.