With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Puerto Ayora, steps from Galápagos National Park and 5 minutes by foot from Academy Bay. .This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Tortuga Bay Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Las Ninfas Lagoon.
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Modern apartment with 18 feet ceilings and private terrace with view to a park
The Marine apartment has a Scandinavian interior in a quiet neighborhood only a few blocks from the main pier. Enjoy your home in Galapagos with a standard of a high-quality hotel, but with the privacy of your own home. A modern two-bedroom apartment with a lot of natural light and high ceilings. It has a terrace to be able to relax or to enjoy a homemade meal. All rooms have Air Conditions and the apartment has all the equipment you need for you to feel at home. The apartment is hosted by Nicolai and his wife that have together more than twenty years of experience as Naturalist Guides. They love to make sure guests have memories for life in Galapagos. Come and stay with us we are sure your stay will exceed your expectations.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property manager
Nicolai
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Spa tub
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Outdoor areas
Porch/lanai
Terrace
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 592 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Modern apartment with 18 feet ceilings and private terrace with view to a park Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Taunya J.
Jan 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Taunya J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alice H., Glen Ellen, CA
Jan 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent apartment for Puerto Ayora stay
This apartment is in a quiet part of town yet only a 10 minute walk from waterfront where good restaurants, shopping, and attractions are located.Mayra, the manager, is very welcoming, competent, and helpful.This apartment is a good value.
Alice H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine P.
Nov 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Galapagos Trip
Wonderful place to stay on Santa Cruz island! Close to everything! Had plenty of hot water for showering and very clean!
Exactly as in the photos, property facilities in good condition, away from noise and very clean, the host people were very attentive, good communication with Mateo, Maira.
This has to be one of the nicest places in this area. The apartment was clean and modern. A plus for us was also the washer and dryer.
Shirin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ty T.
Apr 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Quiet Location!
Great quiet location, but close to town and pier! Hosts were very accommodating and accessible before and during our stay. Would definitely stay there again!
Ty T.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily D.
Mar 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Super clean and comfortable. Having AC and a kitchen was a must bc I have MS and my daughter and I have celiac disease. Within walking distance to everything in town. Nicolai and his wife were amazing with giving suggestions on what activities to do. They set up our taxi service from and to the ferry and once they found out I had MS they were beyond kind to allow us a late check-out so I wouldn't have to be on the heat longer than necessary.
About the place-- fully equipped kitchen with a top cooker. They have a filtration system for drinking water which saves us from having to go out and getting bottled water. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of space in both bedrooms. The place was very clean and well maintained. The balcony/ covered deck was a wonderful place to sit early in the morning. Highly recommend this property!!!
Emily D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Saq N.
Mar 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Find!
Loved our stay here. The property is managed and serviced by, I think, a management company. They were very responsive and the caretaker (Mayra) was extremely helpful and kind. 5-10 min walking distance from everything. Loved that they had filtered water tap (which we didn't find at other locations we stayed at), great AC and amenities. The slight downside was that living area was very small with 2 comfy chairs + a small dining table with a couple of chairs - it was not a good room to 'hang-out' in. Still, overall we loved it and we would absolutely stay here again.
Saq N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patty M.
Mar 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & accommodation
Property location & cleanliness was terrific. Finding the location was challenging. It was Great being able to walk to town & Turtle Beach
Patty M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith H., Carol Stream IL
Feb 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely tranquil accommodations
Very nicely decorated quiet location
Keith H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
Feb 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The location is just a quick walk to the towns hub where you find the pier and the main grocery store. Restaurants and rentals can be found there as well. It is far enough though that you have quiet nights. It is truly a perfect location. The A/C is great and the patio is a perfect place to relax. They have a water filtration system which is very helpful. You are greeted when you get there and shown the apartment. You can tell they take great care making sure it is very clean and well organized for your stay. They have a information and activities book that is well detailed and helpful probably best one I ever came across actually. Another added bonus the washer is also a dryer which is very helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
This apartment was by far our favorite place to stay in the Galapagos Islands while we were doing our land based three islands (San Cristabol, Santa Cruz and Isabela) tour. The apartment was very modern and spacious and had very many amenities (such as kitchen and washing machine) that we appreciated. We enjoyed hanging out in the patio in the mornings before we started our daily-sightseeing activities.
Dung
10/10 Excellent
Kris W.
Jun 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location !
We stayed at the property before and after our cruise and we were greeted with a personal touch both times. The apartment has everything you need, is quiet and in walking distance to the waterfront and entrance to the closest national park. Everything is spotless and well thought through. Communication was excellent and host was super accommodating! We highly recommend to stay here when visiting Santa Cruz Thank you!
Kris W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lesli F.
May 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Very good location, communication and apartment. Definitely recommend to others.
Lesli F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Natalie W.
Mar 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay with very helpful host
This property was excellent- Super clean and modern. The host was super helpful and thoughtful throughout our stay! Location was awesome. We loved it.
Natalie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Antje H.
May 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Modernes Appartement
Ruhig gelegen, es wurde ein früherer Check in ermöglicht. Leider gab es den angegebenen Whirlpool nicht!! Mit dem Gastgeber haben wir nur per App kommuniziert. Das hat gut funktioniert.