Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping

Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping Hostel in Vilcabamba

About this hostel

Located in Vilcabamba, this charming hostel for $10 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Situated in Vilcabamba, Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping has a garden, terrace, BBQ facilities, and free WiFi. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Vilcabamba

Nearby attractions

Parque Recreacional Jipiro

19.81 miles

Parque Nacional Podocarpus

15.58 miles

Loja Zoo

20.80 miles

Mirador "El Shiriculapo"

33.09 miles

Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping

4.7

Outstanding(66 Reviews)

Hostel in Vilcabamba

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Vilcabamba

Nearby attractions

Parque Recreacional Jipiro

19.81 miles

Parque Nacional Podocarpus

15.58 miles

Loja Zoo

20.80 miles

Mirador "El Shiriculapo"

33.09 miles

Reviews

4.7/5.0

Outstanding(66 Reviews)

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9.0

Oct 2023

Beautiful cabins in nature and close to Vilcabamba - best of both worlds!

The cabins are situated in a beautiful space, right by the river. You are trully in nature, whilst being a short, beautiful walk from amazing Vilcabamba. The cabins are beautifully designed, and have everything you require to be comfortable - kitchen equipment, comfortable beds, delicious water. The hosts are really friendly and responsive. I recommend staying here.

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

A special and exceptional property The location is spectacular

Nothing

10.0

Jul 2023

Perfect place to both rest and explore!

We loved Rumi Wilco. The whole project is done with a lot of attention and care. You can sense the love that Alicia and Orlando have for their land and the project in the details. There is small letter signs with the names of the plants of the area, all the paths are well cleared from herbs and plants, there is cute designated bathing spots that connect the path with the river that goes along the whole terrain. In the room itself you will find a simple but very careful environment made of wood entirely. The wood is from local forests, it is all very precise. In the kitchen each cup has a hook to hang from. It has the precision of a camping gear, or the sensibility of a father that loves to build. Everything was very clean, there is hot water for the shower, there is hooks to scroll, there is a map to visit the reserve, there is recommendations on how to heal somethings with local herbs. There is also a small selection of things that are made by them. Locally grown, dried and grinded coffee. Some jams with fruits from their land. Around the cabins there is grass to allow for camping. This also allows for star gazing. The area has lots of butterflies. Is a perfect place to stay for a long time, to enjoy the cabin and the reserve. To mix both resting and active visits.

There is a tiny hill to enter/exit with the car. Regarding comfort I really didn’t mind going through it, but I realize later on that the car got exhausted and it stayed with a strange sound after we went out. I might need to take it to the mechanic :(

10.0

Feb 2023

Beautiful break from the ordinary

The beautiful cabin was well-equipped and a welcome haven away from traffic and crowds. The staff were fantastic. It’s always great having a river right outside for a morning dip.

It is a bit of a trek from the centre of town, especially with heavy bags, and we didn’t find it easy to find (I got completely lost trying to find it in the dark!) but it is worth the extra effort.

10.0

Oct 2022

Quiet nice place in nature reserve

Very nice contact to Alicia. Acc. is in nature reserve with hiking possibilities and only 10min walking to the center of Vilcabamba. River closeby to jump in. Nice basic room and shared kitchen and terrace. Hammock to chillout. It's a quiet place with only nature sound.

10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Beautiful setting for those that want to be immersed in nature.

9.0

May 2022

Superb

The host, Alicia, is very nice. The trails on the property are very good! I would return to this place.

6.0

May 2022

Primitive, worth about $10 a night

The adobe walls create a good sense inside the room. The area is remote and quiet at night. The wifi signal remained strong all the time.

Rumi Wilco has two separate parts. The rooms are by the road at the entrance, while the cabins and camping area are inside the nature reserve. So the comments on booking.com mostly pertain to the cabins, which must be better than the rooms. The rooms themselves are okay although the mattresses measure 10 cm thick and are old. There is direct communication to the outdoors and no screens, so ask for a mosquito net (although it seemed as though the area mostly has daytime mosquitoes). The bathrooms are outhouses; you have walk outdoors to get to them. There is no soap and the hostess told me to get my own in town, a half mile away. You need a flashlight or headlamp at night. One outhouse has no sink, just a water spigot to wash your hands; the other has a water spigot with a crude concrete sink. The kitchen seemed fine. Guests keep to themselves. The view was unattractive: a van parked next to an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar iron. The bathrooms had lots of spider webs with spiders. I'm not sure why the owners did not clean them away. The hot water heaters are the type that sit above the shower head. I'm not sure if they worked; I skipped the shower. My experience with that type of heater is that they don't heat the water much. I paid $25 a night on Friday and Saturday. I noticed weekdays go for $13. For $25 a night, you can find better options.

10.0

Jan 2022

Nature, Abundance, Bliss

As always worth a visit! :) this place is beautifully nestled into a lush and abundant reserve with hiking paths. Alicia, the owner is such a lovely spirit, very considerate and welcoming, and also sharing about biology and her research. Thanks you again for a beautiful and relaxing stay.

I enjoyed my stay and don't have anything to complain about.

10.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Alicia, one of the owners, is a fabulous host. The nature reserve is beautiful and enchanting. An immersive experience perfect for those who love nature. Staying there also supports their noble cause of preserving the natrual habitat.

10.0

Nov 2021

Naturaleza total!

La experiencia de dormir en un bosque protector.

10.0

Nov 2021

Exceptional

Lush green and abundant surroundings, quiet enough at night and with beautiful hiking trails starting right next to the rooms. Also I think it's worth talking a bit more with the hosts, who have a lot of knowledge about the place and land. I would have loved to have heard more, but maybe another time. :) Thank you Alicia, we enjoyed our stay so much!

9.0

Mar 2021

de-stress at the Rumi Wilco

if you like being in nature this is the place energy fantastic river sounds are soothing rustic but that is the beauty of it . outdoor shower is hot the scenery is relaxing very very nice. I return when I get the chance if its not raining t hard

i like it all

10.0

Feb 2021

Rustic stay close to nature - loved it!

A rustic place away from the village, different types of options from basic to amazing cabins equipped with everything. I chose a basic option which came with shared facilities. Kitchen has all the necessary things and Alicia will give you advise for anything you need!

9.6

Feb 2020

Recommend this stay!

Safari style individual cabins along the river adjoining a nature reserve. Spiritual. The cabin had everything we needed. The coffee they pick, roast and sell is wonderful. Booked for two days, stayed 19.

The shared accommodations should be more clean. We stayed one night there.

9.6

Jan 2020

A great place to be away from it all but not far from the town.

It's great to be in the forest amidst walking trails with the river rushing near, at a short distance from the town which is a bit crazy and noisy at times. The facilities are really good and I extended my stay for a couple more days as you really feel you're taking a break from everything.

There's nothing to dislike in this little piece of paradise...

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Vilcabamba?

The average price for a rental in Vilcabamba is $39 per night. This rental is $29 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Vilcabamba

Nearby attractions

Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping

Hostel in Vilcabamba

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Vilcabamba

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Vilcabamba?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rumi Wilco Ecolodge & Nature Reserve-Cabañas & Camping?

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