Quinta La Merced was designed by a Spanish architect, following the "Cortijo" style and was built using traditional techniques and materials. Located in the friendly little village of La Merced on the outskirts of Quito. Many of the homes are weekend getaways. La Merced is known for its volcanic thermal baths, a 5 minute walk. Tiny town square with quaint church, small shops and internet services. Nearby is Sangolqui, (15 mins.) known for its market on Saturdays lots of fun! Great shopping, restaurants and movies are in San Rafael (10 min.) and Cumbaya (20 min.). The property includes the main house and a caretakers cottage. Its gardens are full of blooming plants year round. The barbeque area includes Argentine-style grill, bread oven & prep sink. Strolling paths wind through formal plantings & fruit trees to the tennis court, pond and greenhouse.  

A beautiful arched door leads to a courtyard with fountain & hammocks. Doors from patio lead to the living and dining rooms with a fire place. These rooms are designed using exposed eucalyptus beams and carrizo ceilings. Eclectic decor includes sari & dupioni drapes, estatefinds, colonial-style paintings and textile items . French doors to the courtyard. TV with dvd/vcr. The kitchen is large & equipped with fireplace, modern appliances & island w/5 stools. Yet another fireplace makes the kitchen cozy. 3 bedrooms (double, double and single) and 3 bathrooms complete the first floor. 

Glass double doors in the courtyard lead up tile-accented stairs to the upstairs. This level includes an ENORMOUS master suite (king size bed) with sitting area and balcony. The master bath has a large dressing area, his and hers vanities, separate shower and a soaking tub overlooking the grounds. Another bedroom (single bed) with en suite full bath and yet another bedroom with a pair of single beds. All rooms have a fireplace. 

Fireplaces in each bedroom & kitchen & living room, internal courtyard with fountain and 2 hammocks 6,000 sq.mtr of land and 600 square mtr of living space manicured gardens w/ fruit trees & greenhouse, tennis court, pond, green house, huge Argentine-style BBQ and bread oven Fully-walled property, security system, electric gate. Water treatment system. Internet available, 5 min. walk.

The villa comprises 6 bedrooms in total; 3 double, 1 twin, 2 single, 5 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 10 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The villa has 5 bathrooms for your party's use.

The villa has television video, dvd. The music system will play cds, radio. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming and outgoing calls.

There is room for 12 in the living room and 12 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking villa

Pets are welcome
Case-by-case consideration. 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has a garden, a patio area, a balcony, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque, a tennis court. If you are driving there is private parking and a garage with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The villa is right beside walking, tennis.

Close to the villa you will find swimming, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, historic sites, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the villa you will find climbing, golf, a museum, a zoo, a themepark.

World-class mountain hiking nearby! (Cotopaxi, etc) Thermal baths - 5 minute walk

TeleferiQo (tram to top of mountain) in Quito, 40 mins. , amusement park Indigenous villages

The villa is....

40 min from Mariscal Sucre, Quito airport.
25 min from Colonial Quito.
120 min from Otovalo (indigenous market).
5 min from Thermal baths.
180 min from Banos.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

7 days.

4 PM

1 PM

Beverly says: "Our experience at Quinta LaMerced surpassed our wildest expectations. We travel annually as a group to various parts of the world. This was the first time that the actual accomodations surpassed the the marketing brochure. All of our needs were anticipated or quickly met. The town of La Merced was great and friendly. Even without a spanish speaker in our group we were able to enjoy all that the area had to offer at reasonable prices. We plan to rent next year for two weeks."

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