Experience the serenity of coastal Ecuador at our working organic farm, where your noisiest neighbors are the howling monkeys in the hills. The charming, restored farmhouse offers a peaceful respite surrounded by the tranquility of a tropical forest. Sample fresh local cuisine, explore the permaculture gardens or wander the hills on our private trails. Sunrise cow milking, no extra charge. The space Painstakingly restored using reclaimed wood and locally sourced materials, Rancho Mila is nestled into the hills of coastal Manabí, the gastronomic capital of Ecuador. Our working organic farm produces cheese, milk, dried fruits, spices and much more. We invite our guests to participate in food production, learn permaculture farming techniques, or simply let your stress drift away into the tropical dry forest. Minutes from the beach, we are a short trip to the best recreation, restaurants and cultural attractions our region has to offer. Rancho Mila offers a variety of private and communal accommodations, all with breakfast and WiFi included with your stay. Relax in one of our 6 hotel-style rooms, enjoy a siesta in a balcony hammock or cook your own meal in a shared kitchen. Larger groups can book either of our two separate buildings, accommodating groups of 4-5 and 8-10, respectively. Guest access Guests have unfettered access to the farm, our organic garden, groves of fruit trees and private hiking trails. Day-trips can be arranged separately at an extra charge . During your stay A caretaker lives on the farm in a separate building, ensuring privacy and security 24-hours per day. Other things to note We also speak english! Wir sprechen auch deutsch! Parliamo anche italiano! As the house is a wooden building, it is not allowed to smoke neither in the rooms nor on balconies ecc., however we do offer smoking areas a few steps away.