La Casa Sol is great for a 1 night stay in the Otavalo area. It's right by the entrance to Peguche Waterfall. The property is colorful and peaceful (although there was a rooster crowing every two hours overnight). There were beautiful trees and flowers and the sounds of the water fountains was relaxing. I also saw a gorgeous blue and purple hummingbird. My room was a bit chilly, but I was fine with all of the blankets. Some other reviews complained about the extra cost to light the fires in the rooms, but this addition makes sense to me. There aren't many people on staff here. Extra fees were also disclosed to me when I booked, however I did ask. Please also note the property charges tax to foreigners. At check in I was asked if I would like to have dinner that night and to select my items then. The cook arrives at 6pm and needs time to prepare. I had the locro de papa and it was delicious! Breakfast was simple: toast, scrambled eggs, tea, juice, and fruit in yogurt. I would have preferred to have the fruit separate from the yogurt and not all mixed in. Ask ahead of time what's served for breakfast if you have preferences, otherwise you'll receive everything the way they normally prepare it.

Please take heed to all of the reviews commenting on the steep incline to get to the property. These are not an exaggeration. My guide/driver had a mini van. He struggled to make it up when he dropped me off, but couldn't make it the next morning when picking me up. He had to park at the bottom and we walked down. There were a lot of stairs for me to get up to my room. Ask before booking how many stairs there are to get to certain rooms if you have issues climbing stairs. The water takes a while to heat up, but it does get hot. The room was dusty in some places and the bedside lamp would randomly shut off. The lamp did seem to be on a timer, which I had no problem with, but the random shutting off didn't seem related and happened at weird intervals. The strength of the wifi depends on where your room is located. It's strongest in the lobby/dining area, which was really lovely. There are couches and the fireplace is lit at nighttime. Your cell service may go in and out as well.

The property is very nice and the style is very autóctona,

I like it everything, I recommend it.

Beautiful property with nice views to town. Quiet location.

Property was difficult to find at night and wound be hard without a car although local taxi service may be ok.

Great location just outside of Otavalo. 30 minute walk or $2 taxi to Plaza de Ponchos. The staff was wonderful, breakfast was great, and the dogs are very friendly and loving. This is also a very bike-friendly property which is awesome!

Amazing little castle near the wonderful waterfall of Peguche. Both the enterior and interior reflect the unique style of the owner Marcos, who was extremely friendly and helpful, and also knowledgeable about the local attractions (and as an extra, transported us to Quito Airport, which is quite far away). Highly recommended if you want to avoid the crowd and have a piece of Ecuadorian Paradise instead. (ps: there are real colibri birds in the garden, and words can not describe, how beautiful creatures they are).

The property is gorgeous, the staff is fantastic, and the amenities are top notch. I loved the breakfast, the art everywhere, and I just felt right at home.

It was a bit difficult to find the location on the first day. Google Maps knew the correct location, but the nearby roads were misleading on Google Maps.

Marcos was an excellent host. He spent time with us explaining the indigenous methods he used in the construction of this intriguing hotel. It has so many interesting features and its art decor is worthy of a gallery. Marcos even played his Native American flute for us. Isolinda was kind and very attentive, and breakfast & dinner were both delicious.

It was a challenge getting up the steep drive after it had rained. Best to choose a taxi driver who knows how to negotiate it or drive a 4 wheel drive vehicle in rainy weather.

I loved this place. Even before walking into my amazing room, my experience with the happy and courteous staff was exceptional. And the room with a courtyard view felt very intimate, almost as though I wasn't in a hotel at all.

The only downside was that my room didn't have a good internet signal. There are two systems throughout the property and the Internet for rooms near the restaurant and lobby was strong and reliable. Mine was at the edge of the secondary system and from the desk the signal would come and go.