Cotacachi, Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
Located in Parque Shambhala, a small, exclusive, gated ‘ conjunto ‘ ( now in its’ 10th year ) consisting of 6 houses and a caretaker’s cottage. The setting is pastoral and very quiet with beautiful views but only a 5-minute walk to the nearest shops, local buses and a 10-minute walk to the main Cotacachi market, Leather Street, gym, etc. . Local taxis usually arrive within 2-3 minutes.
Casa 1, Parque Shambhala Set in Cotacachi’s premier gated-community consisting of 6 houses, Parque Shambhala is known for its views, tranquility, lush gardens and impeccable service, Casa 1 in Parque Shambhala is an American architectural design known as a California Ranch House ( invented by the ASID Hall of Fame member, Adele Faulkner). Casa 1 is comprised of 2 bedrooms, each with a walk-in dressing room/closet, followed by a floor-to-ceiling tiled bath. There is a half- bath off the living room, as well. A small den/office has a land-line telephone, high-speed DSL cable and a flat-screen television with CNT cable service offering more than 90 channels of television. The living room has a ‘ kiva’-style fireplace and the dining room sits 6-8 and has, as does every room in the house, a large picture window overlooking either the Cotacachi or Imbabura Volcanoes. The completely-tiled, corner kitchen has double views, all American appliances ( Frigidaire dishwasher,etc.). There is a separate, tiled laundry room / pantry off the kitchen which has a Whirlpool washer and dryer. The entire house has cathedral, beamed ceilings and skylights. Important Notice: Monthly rent: $850.00 (single occupancy); $900.00 (couple); $950.00 ( 3 or more occupants) Weekly housecleaning and laundry; all gardening; trash collection; high-speed DSL internet; 99 channels of cable TV, telephone with unlimited local calls; unlimited water usage are all included in the monthly rent. High quality neighbors (retired professionals).
