I do a lot of traveling, and this might be my favorite AirBnB stay ever. The house is huge, beautiful, and centrally located. The kitchen has been recently remodeled and was very well-equipped. A daily cleaning service was included. The location was right near the marina and near the main street in town. We were able to see sea lions, marine iguanas, crabs, pelicans, and white-tipped reef sharks within a couple blocks of this location.
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I cannot say enough about Celso's place! First, the photo on the listing doesn't do it justice. It's beyond comfortable, beautiful and convenient. The apartment is multi-levels — a huge living room and kitchen on the 2nd floor with large screen TV, games and all the cookware. Three suites on the 3rd floor, one of them has three queen beds, perfect for our family of 7. The room is big, private and the beds are very comfortable. Gloria comes every day to clean the house while we are out having fun.
What a wonderful experience. The apartment was absolutely beautiful for our three older couples. Celso is an amazing host that actually spent time giving us a presentation on his work for National Geographic. We all had a blast and would return if the opportunity arises.
Thanks for a marvellous stay at one of the most spacious Airbnbs I have ever stayed in. Two private decks with killer views and a huge kitchen with every appliance you would ever need and a thumping sound system. Location is within steps from tours, bars, restaurants and the harbour where water taxis take you on any journey. Run and book this place!
We had a fantastic stay at Casa Marina! Celso was extremely helpful and responsive from start to finish. The location couldn't be better — steps from the pier, restaurants, groceries and shopping. After busy days touring Santa Cruz, the rooftop is a highlight, offering incredible views to relax and unwind. We highly recommend this location and would definitely stay here again!
Celso was a fantastic host. We had a hiccup when we first arrived but Celso was very responsive to resolve it quickly to our satisfaction. Perfect location for accessing the dock and restaurants. Enjoyed the night life just as much as the wildlife! Glad to have connected with Guiding Galapagos tour company next door. This was a true value add to our stay.
Great location. Close to the port, restaurants, shops. Gorgeous view of the port. Very responsive and accommodating host. There is daily cleaning included, which you usually don't see. I had great recommendations on customs, tours, the island, and must-see places from the host. Highly recommend.
Centrally located in easy walking distance from the docks, the Darwin Center and everything else. Nice kitchen and shared living space. We often had sunset beers and wine on the upper deck overlooking the ocean. We got fresh Tuna from the docks and grilled it on the deck. We would go back again for sure.
Excellent value, close to everything, and lovely inside. The host was incredibly accommodating helping us figure out solutions for my elderly grandparents who struggle when traveling. The host was very communicative and friendly throughout our visit.
Celso was a phenomenal host. We were 4 adults and 2 children. The neighborhood was perfect — easy to walk to the Darwin Center, restaurants and grocery store, and easy to get to water taxi to go to beach. Highly recommend!
Celso's place was very spacious with plenty of accommodations. It was super convenient for our team of six researchers with plenty of gear and supplies. It's just a short 100-meter walk from the ferry dock and super conveniently located to restaurants, shops, and transportation.
Celso's place is the perfect home base for your Galápagos Island adventures. The space is comfortable and inviting and right in the heart of Puerto Ayora. We walked to several wonderful restaurants and bars and to the Darwin Research Center easily. Celso and Andrea were super helpful and responded to our questions and requests immediately. The kitchen is well-equipped, the showers were hot, and the air conditioning worked perfectly.
We loved the space and location. We were able to walk almost everywhere we wanted to go. It was a bonus that the maid cleaned every day. I can highly recommend this home! P.s. Celso is an awesome guy.
Our stay at Casa Marina was amazing. The accommodations were perfect for our group of seven and the location couldn't be beat. We enjoyed every aspect from our first communication with Celso to his local contact Andrea and the tips and trip ideas sent during our stay. Andrea was so helpful and always available. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time and it was made even better staying at Casa Marina.
Celso and Andrea were super responsive and checked in regularly to make sure we were having an excellent experience — and we were. Everything was as described. Our entire stay was filled with delight and relaxation. I can't say enough nice things about this property and the people that support it. Truly a trip of a lifetime!
Celso place was amazing. Perfect location to all tours throughout all the islands. Walking distance to great restaurants and bars. Celso and his staff always in communication. Rooftop has an amazing sunset view. Highly recommended!
Celso's place was wonderful! It was very close to the docks, restaurants, and dive shops! The A/C was wonderful after a hot day in the sun. Very quiet and peaceful. Lots of room. We would stay here again and again!
Nice place to stay in the Galapagos! Safe, walkable to everything you need. Great view. Host was very nice and helpful and the cleaning lady was very good. Recommend to anyone interested in visiting Galapagos.
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