Travelled to the Black Sheep from Quito in a 4x4 with no brakes.. the driver told us once we got there.. but we came to love the fact that health and safety in Ecuador is non existent :-) My visit was in 2001 and the Black Sheep was still expanding and finding it's feet a little, but even so there... More

My mom, 2 friends and I stayed here for two nights, and wish we could have stayed longer! Our room was clean and had a wood stove and plenty of wood. The bathrooms were neat - composting toilets with a spectacular view and an indoor garden! The common areas were beautifully worked and included: a gym, a yoga studio, a... More

We spent two nights here in the summer of 2011. Overall we found the experience enjoyable, but would not go back. Pros: - Rooms were very cozy and fireplaces were always fully stocked to keep things warm. - If you've never used a composting toilet, it is an experience. - The hiking in the area and the views from the... More

The Black Sheep Inn is an eco-friendly lodging with a range of accommodations to suit a varied budget from the moderately priced to higher, with shared dormitory-style sleeping arrangements to the more camp-luxurious cabins. Toilets are of the compostable type, both a sane and most sanitary choice in the Ecuadoran highlands where water is a scace resource despite the rainy... More

Myself, my husband & our son all very much enjoyed our stay here & the activities we took part in. Accommodation spacious & comfortable (no 'indoor garden' in our bathroom however)! The food was good, but we were somewhat disappointed that my husband, who's lactose intolerant, wasn't better catered for. One of his evening meals, for instance, consisted of salad... More

I can't say enough about the Black Sheep Inn, and especially the helpful and welcoming staff. The food (all vegetarian) was excellent. The Inn and the surrounding area are beautiful, and the hiking cannot be beat. It is quite a ride to get there, though. The Northern route is easier. Be sure to get the driving instructions from the owners... More

We rented an SUV in Otavalo (delivered by Simon Car Rental of Quito for a small delivery fee) and drove around the eastern side of Quito on a Saturday to arrive 6 hours later at Black Sheep Inn on the N. side of Chugchilan. We stayed at one of the upper cabins in this marvelous, imaginatively designed Inn for three... More

Making the trek out to Black Sheep Inn is well worth the journey. The area around Black Sheep is stunning, and the views from the EcoLodge (including the bathroom) are fabulous. We spent 2 nights, although with the great hiking and activities I would recommend 3. The owners are wonderful, and work actively in the local community. If you choose... More

It's easy to see why the Black Sheep Inn consistently rates in the world's top ecolodges. As a U.S. expat currently living in Ecuador, I can tell how much labor and dedication must've gone into constructing and maintaining this inn in such a remote location. The dinner every night is superb, the views are among the best in Ecuador (the... More