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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Our ocean view will take your breath away.

Galapagos Casa Marina is a unique contemporary, spacious 1.400 square feet, 3 floor, town house located in the heart of the Galapagos.

This Comfortable home is suitable for all families, friends and corporations visiting the islands.

We offer spacious great room with a modern kitchen, large dining table, and comfortable seating in the living area. Providing a comfortable place for your group to relax and enjoy a movie or presentation on the large flat screen TV after a day of exploring the islands.

This is a multi-level home that has a street entrance taking you to the great room with living, dining area and kitchen.

On the second level, bedrooms are located and on the third level, the roof top terraces with ocean view & highland views are on the upper levels.

The living area and bedrooms are all air-conditioned.

The home is centrally located only one block from the main dock and in the heart of town close to shopping and restaurants and yet very silent for all rooms are sound proof. All you need for your exploration is available on a walking distance from Casa Marina Galapagos.

All our guests experience these amazing islands with their own unique journey by exploring, discovering and submerging into this world of coexistence.
We welcome you to engage your hearts for an experience of a lifetime.

Property manager

Celso Montalvo

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,122 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Our Ocean View Will Take Your Breath Away Puerto Ayora
Our Ocean Will Take Your Brea
Our Ocean View Will Take Your Breath Away
Our ocean view will take your breath away.
Our ocean view will take your breath away. Puerto Ayora

About the area

Map
Puerto Ayora, Galapagos

What's nearby

  • Malecon - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Our ocean view will take your breath away. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our ocean view will take your breath away.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our ocean view will take your breath away.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our ocean view will take your breath away. located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Ayora, this holiday home is steps away from Galápagos National Park, Academy Bay and Las Grietas. Malecon and Fishing Piers are also within 10 minutes.

Our ocean view will take your breath away. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property near everything
We stayed 3 nights in Casa Marina in Puerto Ayora. From check in to check out, everything was perfect! The property owner Celso is very communicative, and made everything easy. Our flights were at odd times, and he provided us with an early check in and late check out so we weren’t stuck with our bags while waiting for the correct time. His manager Andrea was very helpful, and Gloria made sure the house was clean every day. The property had more than enough room for all 4 of us to spread out. The living room was spacious and comfortable, there were more than enough bedrooms and bathrooms. The best part was the rooftop terrace with a wonderful view of the highlands and town. The casa is about a block and a half from the marina that all of our tours left from, and there are great restaurants within a block of the house. All in all, we loved our stay in Casa Marina, and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ling X., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Puerto Ayora
We've stayed at many VRBO properties and Celso is one of the most responsive hosts. I am not sure how he does it (considering he is a naturalist leading cruise tours) but my questions/messages were usually replied within minutes. Great communication before and during the stay. The property is very spacious, has all the amenities including great A/C. Awesome location, close to many restaurants and the dive shop we used (Eagle Ray). We had a great time on Santa Cruz and highly recommend Celso's Casa Marina!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful!!
We were so pleased with our stay and the services we received from Celso and his team. We are already talking about our return visit!! The location and the accomodations were all we were hoping for and more. We were close to lots of restaurants and shops, the supermarket and the dock. We loved the views from the roof balcony. Thank you so much and we look forward to next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D., Laguna Woods, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice for our family
Casa Marina worked out very well for our family - 3 young women and 2 70-somethings. It's very large and well-provisioned. Though the location is just one block from main streets (Charles Darwin and Baltra), it was quiet and very convenient. There were a couple of very minor "hiccups," which were resolved by Andrea, the manager. It is a multi-level townhouse, which might pose a challenge for someone with mobility impairments, but it was fine for us. Andrea also helped to arrange our transportation to and from the airport. Getting from the airport is slightly confusing, given that one must take a bus and ferry to get to the main island of Santa Cruz. We would definitely recommend Casa Marina to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, location, and host!
We really enjoyed our stay here while in Santa Cruz. The location is great – close to everything, and just a block away from Darwin Ave makes it a short and easy walk to shops, restaurants, and the pier. The rental was clean, very spacious and well suited for families, the view from the upstairs balcony was beautiful, and Celso is very responsive and helpful. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L., Pasco, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
This property worked perfectly for us! One block back from Darwin St. made it so easy to access everything. The market and tour pickup points were just a 3 minute walk. Restaurants, shopping and the Darwin Center at our fingertips. Contrary to what you read, Puerto Ayora DOES have cash machines. The market at the docks and the banks have several. Celso is a great communicator. Andrea was very helpful with getting us settled, arranging taxis and general information. Gloria kept everything spic and span and even threw in our laundry. Andrea arranged a taxi driver to meet us at the airport and walk us through the process of getting to the unit - bus from airport to dock, ferry over to Santa Cruz then taxi to the unit. We managed our way back by bus, ferry and bus. Great trip, great people, great vrbo!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casa Marina is situated about 2 blocks from the port where the ferries arrive from adjacent islands. There are numerous restaurants, a. Supermarket ( a bit pricey) and shops all within walking distance. Darwin Center and Tortuga Bay are also easily accessible by foot. The house is very spacious and comfortable, each bedroom on the third floor has its own bathroom equipped with soaps, shampoo, shower towels and beach towels ( a nice surprise) The second floor holds the main living space with a well stocked kitchen if you opt to cook some of your meals. There is a gallon bottle water dispenser and filtered water, also a nice surprise. Our host Celso and his manager Andrea are very accommodating, full of information and answered any questions we had very quickly. The living room has a large collection of movies, playing cards, some games and really cool books. These will come in handy since the wifi on the island as a whole is very weak and TV reception is spotty. Overall, we had amazing experiences by day and a very comfortable "home" to relax by night. THANK YOU, Casa Marina for allowing us to enjoy your views from the roof top and being within walking distance to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muy incomodo
Fue muy incomodo tener el area social y los dormitorios en diferentes pisos, especialmente para personas de la tercera edad, incluso la terraza en el ultimo piso...esta propiedad no es recomendable para personas que tengan dificultad para subir escaleras, se recomienda hacer limpieza todos los dias de lo contrario la humedad da mal olor a las abitaciones.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The place was huge! It was clean, great location, couldn't ask for a better place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, Reno, NV, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location Amazing host
We had a spectacular stay at Casa Marina. Celsi was such a great host and was in communication all before our trip, during and after. He was my first WhatsApp contact. The home is extremely spacious and has great views and an easy walk to anything. We were a group of 7 adults so having the perfect bedding arrangement and each room with its own bath was great. Having a drink and food and a swing in the hammock on the deck is great. Perfect for sunrise. Cleaning service daily. The kitchen was more equipped than I would have ever expected and huge. If you are a family, this would also be perfect. For the perfect vacation to Galapagos, stay at Casa Marina. The TV does turn on randomly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., LEWISTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional location & excellent staff
Our stay with casa marina was nothing short of perfect. We were a party of 4 and had more than enough space for each of us to wind down and rest. Each room had an en suite to every bedroom and another bathroom in the living room kitchen area. The roof deck was amazing. Coming back to the casa was like coming home. We always felt safe and even the neighbors were friendly and helpful. The staff was beyond helpful and we fell in love with Gloria. She is on point with her cleaning, every day we came back and our beds were made with fresh towels and very clean casa, barely seeing her at all unless we needed her and she was prompt to get there to help. Celso is excellent with communication and extremely resourceful reminding us of things we need to do during our stay as far as travel, booking transport, covid tests, etc. I highly recommend casa marina for a vrbo!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Livia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of paradise
We had the best time in Santa Cruz. Casa Marina was within walking distance to all attraction, to the pier from where we took two boat rides to different islands. Celso could not have been nicer. We texted him once at 9 pm and he responded within 3 minutes. It was an amazing experience. The house could have easily housed more people( we were 7). The house was clean, we had absolutely everything we needed. The patio and the views from the balcony were amazing. We hope to return someday.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Wonderful spot, helpful and knowledgeable owner. Highly recommend this VRBO
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

MARY D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for touring GALAPAGOS
The house was exactly as advertised. Less than 5 minutes to the water taxis and minutes always dining and shopping. The AC works better than anywhere I’ve stayed! We booked for six nights and took mostly day trips but did an overnight to Isabela. It’s a long ferry ride and it was nice to leave our luggage at the house and bus take a small carryon. Definitely go to isabela. (0: It’s super easy to get to the house from the airport. After you clear the X-ray spot buy a $5 dollar bus ticket. This will take you to the water taxi. They’ll take your big bags and pile them on the water taxi and shuttle you over for 50 cents or a dollar. Can’t quite remember. Then there are taxis and buses waiting to take you to puerto ayora. Taxi is 25 bucks. Don’t bother with expensive transportation. To go back to the airport repeat until reverse. We had a snafu with the person that was scheduled to pick us up and wasted an hour for a service that wasn’t. remotely needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful 3 br home-best location in Puerto Ayora
3 couples spent 7 nights in this beautiful 3 br (each ensuite bath) home in the most ideal location in Puerto Ayora. House is a 2 minute walk to waterfront, shopping, dining & meeting point for day excursions. The main level has an open floor plan which includes a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room and dining area as well as an additional 1/2 bath, all done in higher end furnishings and appliances. There is a large screen tv as well as dvds, games and an extensive library. Much appreciated was coming home from our daily excursions to a tidied up house with fresh towels daily as well as a cleaned up kitchen. Gracias to Gloria! Our evenings were often spent on the rooftop deck, which was equipped with multiple lounge chairs, a hammock and gas grill. The view of the waterfront is spectacular! Celso was easily reachable and was a pleasure to deal with, He coordinated our airport transfers, provided us with great videos of local activities and checked in with us by phone to ensure our stay was everything we had hoped it would be. We couldn't ask for a more ideal rental for our Galapagos trip! Thank you Celso and crew!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celso is very responsive
We overlooked some information he sent us and he quickly replied to our call and offered to fix our mistake. Very helpful during our stay. The rental is ideally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
Property matched online description. Great space, lots of room, very clean, has all the amenities, nice view of the port from the deck. Location is excellent for walking to Darwin center, Tortuga Bay, numerous restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home away from hoem
THis property is a gem. Great location, comfortable and spacious accommodations and a gorgeous rooftop gathering area. We will definitely try to stay here again if our future travels are fortunate enough to be the Galapagos again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Great place!
This is an awesome property in an amazing location! The rooms were well equipped and supplied as well as beautiful. The communication and the service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Amazing place close to the action
Spacious home with great amenities. All three rooms were great, and the living room was amazing to hang out in after a long day. A couple blocks from the marina dock and everything else is really close. WiFi worked great too. Plenty of movies and games in the living room. I will ataybh
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Wonderful Home in Magical Place
We just finished a wonderful 5 day stay at Casa Marina Galapagos! The house way very spacious and clean with a daily house cleaner. The location in the heart of Puerto Ayora cannot be beat. Literally seconds away from restaurants, tour boat shops, supermarket and gift shops.The views of the marina are spectacular. You can stand up on the 4th floor terrace and watch the other tourists being shuttled back and forth on dingys and water taxis to their boats. We decided to enjoy most of our meals up on the terrace. It was wonderful. We took a private half day bay tour with a local guide who snorkeled with us and took us on a nature walk. The next day we took another tour with a guide to 3 uninhabited islands. They provided a warm lunch of fish, rice and veggies - no fast food here. The guide snorkled with us and we even swam with penguins and sharks! We then docked close to the most beautiful beach I have seen and swam amongst the sea turtles from the boat to the shore and frolocked in the beautiful turquoise warm water. We had nothing planned in advance and it all worked out beautifully. The wonderful people in Galapagos are very friendly and want to make sure you have a good time. The internet worked 2 out of the 5 days we were there so make sure you have your guide books with you. There is an internet cafe right next door which cost us $4:50 for 3 devices for 30 minutes but who wants to be online when in the Galapagos Islands? We also went on all of the excursions suggested in an informative video that Celso and his family provided. They were just great! Thank you Celso for providing a wonderful vacation home in a magical place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

Our stay in the Galapagos
Casa Marina is a lovely home. Plenty of room and a lovely view. The rooms were large and the bathrooms were very nice. Andrea met us at the airport and were with us on the ferry and the small bus to Casa Marina. She helped us get our luggage out and then went through the amenities at the house. We had her phone number and were able to call her with any questions while we were in the Galapagos. She and the driver were there to pick us up on time and got us back to the airport when we were ready to leave. She was very efficient. Gloria, our housekeeper came every day and was very nice. The pier was very close and we spent quite a bit of time there. There was a grocery store and several small stores nearby. The shopping was great for souvenirs, etc. The food at all the places we ate was very good. Definitely go to the Charles Darwin Center. There is so much to see just on the walk there. Lots of sea lions. They sleep on the dock and at the fish market. My only recommendation for the house would be a microwave. Other than that, all 6 of us enjoyed our stay. It was a great place to come back to after our excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Baatar

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es una casa muy grande, segura, limpia, ordenada, tiene varios detalles bonitos y esta cerca del mulle y todos las actividades (agencias de turismo, restaurantes, tiendas de souvenirs, supermercado). Su terraza es impresionante con vista increíble hacia al mar. Su personal es muy amable y contestan casi inmediato, también hacen limpieza diaria como en los hoteles. Ideal para pasar con familia y/o compañía de amigos.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023