My husband and I along with several friends stayed at these very nice studio apartments in El Centro-Cuenca, Ecuador. They are so centrally located it is perfect. I cannot think of any flashy, descriptive words to assure individuals to rent these apartments except you will NOT be disappointed in any way with the apartments. Stu and his wife, Patricia are some of the finest people I have met, -super accommodating- and the studios are everything you see and read about and more!

First time in Ecuador. Stayed the whole month. Found the location to be perfect for walking both the historic city and the newer portions. Great restaurants on every block. Lots of info and maps in the apartment. Stu and Patricia were great hosts and very helpful with fine tuning our various excursions. The bed was comfortable but the nights were generally noisy with car alarms going off. There is also two karioki bars on the block that blast on weekend nights. Don't know if you could avoid that anywhere in Cuenca. Enjoyed our time here.

Stuart really knows how to make guests feel at home. There were many added touches that made me appreciate my stay. Cheese, fruit, bread, juice and sparkling water were waiting for me in the fridge. Over a dozen fresh roses were placed on the table. Shampoo, soap and towels were provided in the bathroom. Extra blankets were much appreciated at night.

The apartment location was the best part of my experience. Several restaurants are literally next door and across the street, the best of which is the Moliendo Cafe. The supermarket is within walking distance, just across the river, and the city center is merely blocks away.

I cannot recommend this place more highly. Loved it!

I arrived at this magical place after a 16 day tour of Ecuador and was exhausted. Stuart met me at the door to this beautiful hacienda with a smile and a welcome hug! When I walked into this magical property it took my breath away! Behind the front door I was amazed and thrilled with the beautiful, peaceful gardens hidden away from the city center where this property is located! I am right in the historic city center of Cuenca BUT when I step on the property I feel like I am in the Garden of Eden! My apartment is so much more than I expected, it has everything I can and will ever need while I spend my time here in Cuenca deciding if this will become my retirement home. Kitchen is fully equipped, if you want to cook. But some of the highest rated restaurants in the city are located right on the same street as this rental property so why cook when prices are so inexpensive? Bedroom has the BEST mattress I have slept on since I left home a month ago! All linens and towels are excellent and high quality. Would I come back? ABSOLUTELY!!! Stuart and his wife Patricia are the perfect hosts and have accommodated every possible need and request of all their visitors to their lovely hacienda in Ecuador!