Luminous Colonial Suite W/ Stunning Panecillo View

Imbabura Apt is a boutique-style home-base perfect for couples, a small family, group of friends, and business travelers who appreciate designer touches and comfortable, modern amenities for short & long term stays. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: -Central location -Traditional colonial accents -Spectacular views -High-speed WiFi -Safe & private Imbabura is one of six private apartments within a beautifully restored 100-year-old colonial home, located just a five-minute walk from Quito Centro Historico. The space ***Important Note:Due to Covid 19, we have implemented new safety regulations according to Ecuadorian Authorities for cleaning and check-in. Please see house rules for details.**** Apt 06 is “Imbabura” our highest apartment, was inspired by the name of one of Ecuador’s high volcanoes, as well as the name of one of the northern Andes provinces from where the Matriarch or the Cascante family, who resided in this house, originated from. Needless to say, it’s a very symbolic apartment for our family. “Imbabura" is an Inspiring, fully-furnished and very complete and carefully curated modern-colonial apartment located on the third floor of "Casa LunaLoma" (The MoonHill House), a charming and beautifully restored 3 stories high traditional house. This 100yr old grand colonial house is located in the heart of "La Loma Grande" (the Big Hill) a colorful and traditional residential neighborhood adjacent to Quito's Historic Center. This house was the original home of the Cascante-Lopez family and its 9 children and for 80 years it has remained family owned. Today it houses a collection of 7 unique apartments, each one with its own personality and special qualities, yet all exuding the same welcoming warmth and charm. Apartment “Imbabura” is an ample and spacious inspiring apartment. It features modern amenities with a most special mix of distinctively curated design touches that integrate local Ecuadorian culture, world culture, and our very own Cascante family culture. It has a full dining room table, complete kitchen, full living room and to cozy and comfortable rooms. It also has a lookout balcony with a privileged view to “El Panecillo” and the “Virgen de Quito”. This apartment exudes comfort and care from an era back. One of our most endearing apartments. “Imbabura" is the perfect place for the couples, families, solo explorers, friends and business travelers that are seeking a unique immersive cultural experience that feels authentically colonial while still enjoying modern amenities with boutique designer touches. This is the perfect fit. Our apartment elegantly integrates classic colonial elements with modern amenities with a and comfort and comfortable 'home feeling’ as it weaves together within it elements of Cascante family daily life from an era back. Our Apartment is also a great place for writers, artist, designer travelers looking for a calm, retreat-like space that is recharging, home-like and comfortable while providing them with tranquility & inspiration. It is also great for those looking for a longer term stay and needs a complete unit that still provides them with a feeling that evokes Old Town Quito’s charm. Our apartment is over 900 sq. ft and is spacious enough for 2-4 travelers to feel right at home. Below please find more detailed description of “Imbabura" Accessing the Unit: As “Imbabura” is located on the third floor of “Casa LunaLoma” accessing it will require the ability to climb through two leaves of wooden stairways though, no worries, we’ll help you with this as needed! Main Floor Area: As you first enter the third floor, prior to entering our unit you are greeted by a long open passageway, balcony with a full and uninterrupted view of “El Panecillo” and our “Virgen de Quito” Statue. This stunning view is highly memorable and most iconic. As you enter our unit, you enter into our window-lit dining room that receives the sun from the east and lights up this unit beautifully. Depending on what time of the day you arrive, you should notice the light quality, one of the many beautiful features of this apartment - the Quito light that constantly ebbs and flows, glows and dims based on the ever-changing climate of our city. …so going back to our unit. Our dining room table is an ample table that comfortably seats 4 people. The dining room is also connected to our main Living room. A lovely space that beautifully captures a blend of an era long gone, yet so formally charming and retro. A classic traditional colonial style window that faces the front of our house lights up this room and creates a beautiful lighting effect when opened. This living room is perfect for our guest to sit back, relax with a great book and enjoy great conversations. As you continue through its window light-filled dining room you are then greeted by our kitchen which at your arrival it will warmly welcome you with some goodies which we always provide to our guest to include: Medium size bottles of our most iconic local mineral water called "Guitig" (A must-try), local Ecuadorian ground coffee, local Tea and crackers. (We know how it is to finally arrive at home-base from the long trip and walk up two flights!) Our kitchen is a cook-ready! It is pretty complete with all the essentials for meal preparation: Electric stove, fridge, coffee maker, microwave, tea kettle, pots, pans and cooking utensils. Whether you are doing a light morning coffee prep or if you want to fully venture into doing a more immersive cooking, the kitchen is ready. Many of our guest purchase items from the local "Tienditas" (mini-markets) to prepare their meals. Also, let us know if you have any special requests for foods to be stocked in the fridge prior to your arrival, we are happy to help with that at an additional charge. The kitchen also has an extended small breakfast table for more quick and casual eating which can accommodate up to 2-3 people. This breakfast table also holds a smart TV right above it which you can hook to your Netflix in case a little binge watching is in the works for the evening while you cook! Further, into our unit, you’ll find both of our bedrooms. The first one holds two twin-sized beds for two separate guests and our second room holds a Queen sized bed. All our bedding is hotel quality cotton sheets with Down comforters specially selected for their thick density to embrace the colds of Quito's evenings. Our mattress is very comfortable as well. Needless said, your evening will be ultra cozy! Both rooms also have ample space for storage through built-in closets and drawers. Each room also has their own deep inset traditional colonial window that faces the front of our house with an adjacent love seat. These spots are a most lovely place to receive the warmth of the sun (during summer) as you relax and read a great Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel. As the evenings in Quito can get very cold, the apartment comes equipped with 2 space heaters as well as extra blankest for your cozy usage. The apartment also has two bathrooms, a guest bathroom and a full bathroom. It has a full shower with hot water and great little skylight giving it a very charming little effect. Our apartment has free fiber optic internet connection with WiFi enabled access throughout the house, so you remain connected. Overall, our apartment “Imbabura" is an excellent choice as it’s very complete. It has a lot of style, character and beautifully curated design touches. Its perfect if you are looking for a home away from home that allows you to relax, get inspired, disconnect while still experiencing a unique and memorable taste of Quito with a retro flair and being central to all that Old Town Quito has to offer. Most certainly it will make your experience of Quito, that much more special. Guest access The best way to get to the apartment is via taxi. When first arriving, we recommend using one of our vetted taxi drivers who will welcome you at the airport. Once in the city, taxi or Uber is the best way to get around Quito in general, particularly in the evenings. We are also very near a trolley station stop (800m) and buses. Our guests normally do not drive to our location as Old Town Quito is hard to drive through with old narrow roads and high traffic, yet we do have a garage parking available within the house for an additional cost. There is also a local parking garage close by that we recommend. Other things to note CHECK-IN Guest must present their passport. Guests must wear masks during check-in and within shared areas. LATE CHECK-IN: We offer late check-in if needed. Most flights arriving from the US to Quito come in at midnight. Please be aware that if your flight arrives at midnight, we require that your check-in day is the previous day. TAXI PICK-UP: We offer reliable taxi pick up service recommendations. This is a separate charge payable directly to the driver. SAFETY: The neighborhood is relatively safe, yet please note it is still up and coming and it is not the gentrified part of Quito, which is what gives it its unique character and provides a special immersive cultural experience. We always advise all our guests to remain vigilant when walking within any area of Old Town Quito and to always choose the usage of taxi services in the evenings.  There is a double door main entrance to the house, and each apartment has its own private entrance. For your safety, cameras are located on the exterior of the home as well as the interior shared spaces. COURTESY LUGGAGE STORAGE: For our guests who will be traveling through Ecuador but want a home-base, we will gladly store your luggage for free as a courtesy if you have another reservation with us upon your return. LAUNDRY: There is a shared washer/dryer available free of charge. CITY SOUNDS: Though Barrio La Loma Grande is relatively quiet and is not within the hustle/bustle of Quito’s historic center, you may occasionally hear the local sounds of daily commerce, such as the gas man driving by selling his gas tanks over the loudspeaker! CLEANING: For our guests with longer stays, we have cleaning services available for an extra fee.  TRAVELING IN GROUPS: If you are traveling with a larger group and are looking for additional apartments where you can be together, yet also have some independence, check out our other apartments within Casa LunaLoma. LONG TERM RENTAL For long-term rentals over 15 days, a cleaning service of $15 for the apartment is required. This includes change of linen. This is payable by guest.