Meet Blanca Fabiola
Helpful, Friendly, Responsible
We've been a hosting family for more than 30 years. We're like parents for our guests and we love to meet people from all over the world and from all ages. We like to show them our nice city/country.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m basically a tour guide. I like to do most things with them and show them around.
Family Hobbies
Cooking, Music, gigs, festivals, Watching movies, Sports, Theatre
Hosting guests since
1989
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
This spacious and independent furnished apartment is on the 1st floor of our private house, and ideal for families, couples or groups of friends (up to 5 guests).
It has 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 separate bathrooms, a large living room with dining area, and a nice balcony from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the mountains. The kitchen is free access and equipped with all the utensils you might need. Also the garden, patio and secure garage are at your disposal.
Our house is located in the center of Quito, in one of the best areas called La Floresta. There are lots of cafes, restaurants, cultural places, night clubs and artisan shops. Public transportation is available just a few meters away from the house.
We love helping our guests with all the tourism information about the city of Quito and our beautiful country Ecuador. We can offer shuttle service from the airport to our house, as well as a Spanish teacher or a tourist guide for tours to nearby mountains, camping, hiking with equipment and food included (extra costs).
You will receive keys to the house so that you can get in and out at will. There is also free Wi-Fi throughout the house.
We remain at your disposal for any other questions regarding your stay. We usually respond very quickly!
Looking forward to welcoming you,
Whitey :-)
Additional Info
There is no better way to learn a foreign language than to speak it in everyday situations. Blanqui Your host offers qualified language instruction in her native language Spanish. One hour of instruction costs 8.00 USD. The classes will be Given by the host herself at the accommodation.
The room rate includes the following services: Regular room cleaning, breakfast, laundry, and internet access.
For a small additional fee, dinner can be included.
Pick up service from the airport: USD 30.00 one-way
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Calle Julio Zaldumbide N 25-64 and Toledo, La Floresta.
Central and quiet location in La Floresta neighborhood.
Many interesting bars and restaurants can be easily reached on foot.
Very close to many buses that pass Plaza Artigas.
Ecovia station Baca Ortiz at 5 minutes.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Please be respectfully and friendly with everybody in our home.
Please be honest and feel free to tell us if you need something or you don't like something
Friends are welcome to visit but can not stay overnight.
Smoking is allowed outside the house (garden, balcony or terrace).
If you use the kitchen, please leave it clean.
Parties are not allowed, drugs are not allowed.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
1 Review
February 2016
Blanca and Carlos are very friendly and accommodating. It was a pleasure to stay with them and enjoy their beautiful, quiet neighbourhood in La Floresta. The views from the terrace were spectacular and everything was a $2 cab ride away.
How do I book?
Contact the host about your stay - tell them a little about yourself, why you are staying and ask any questions you have about their homestay. You will be able to book immediately after sending your message.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.