comments in guidebooks and internet ...

Footprint, Ecuador Handbook, 2005 : “Very nice adobe cabins with terrace and hammocks around a lovely garden. Comfortable modern rooms, includes breakfast, pleasant atmosphere, friendly service. French run by Isabelle and Serge, English also spoken; Opened in 2003.”

Footprint, South American Handbook, 2006 : “Nice adobe cabins with hammocks around a lovely garden. Comfortable, includes breakfast, pleasant atmosphere. French run by Isabelle and Serge, English also spoken.”

Le Guide du Routard, 2005 / 2006 : “Serge et Isabelle vous invitent dans leur hostal sympa et confortable... Chambres spacieuses et agréables, salles de bain privée, eau chaude à volonté. Elles se nichent au cœur d’un joli jardin… Petit déjeuner équilibré avec produits frais et pain maison. ”

Le Petit Futé 2006 : “S. et I. o­nt conçu et construit dans des matériaux naturels (terre crue, chaux, eucalyptus) les petites maisons distribuées autour d’un joli jardin tropical. Les chambres sont équipées d’une salle de bain avec eau chaude toute la journée et disposent d’un confort agréable. Un petit déjeuner sain et copieux est servi sur les terrasses bordant les chambres, où pendent les hamacs. Un lieu idéal pour se ressourcer dans le calme. Accueil aux petits soins. ”

Let’s go Ecuador 2005 : “Brand-new adobe and bamboo cabins have great beds and hot showers. Hammocks o­n the porch face a courtyard. Far enough from the plaza that it’s quiet, but o­nly a few minute’s walk to the middle of town. Trilingual owners provide great service.”

Muchael Müller verlag 2005 : “Früstück auf privater Cabaña-Veranda, Hängematten, BP, Ww, nur 2 blocks vom Parque Central, Garten mit Avocado-Baum, franz. Management.”

Reise know-how 2005 : “ 3 Blocks vom Parque Central entfernt ; geräumige Bungalows mit Veranda, Hängematte, schönes Bad, französische Leitung, Preis inkl. Reichhaltigem Früstück.”

Nos hôtes :

Billy and Akaisha, USA, January 2004 : “ Quaint and clean, this 8 room European style inn offers value for the $8 per person per night for a double.  Hot water o­n demand, and a large satisfying breakfast with fresh baked bread included in the price.  Peaceful with astounding views from your room or from the interior gardens.  A four minute walk into town with internet and restaurants available.  Highly Recommended.

http://www.retireearlylifestyle.com/ecuador_hotel_travel_information.htm

Billy and Akaisha, USA, January 2004 : “Nestled o­n the edge of this remote town sits an oasis. In today's world of constant news and instant messages, it's not easy to find a place that offers the comforts and hospitality of a well run inn. No telephones or TV here to distract from the beauty and peace of this tranquil paradise.

Located in a quiet and traditional town of unparalleled beauty, Le Rendez-Vous is an eight room guesthouse attentively run by owners Sergio and Isabel. A working dream come true, this young couple are confident in their ideas of how a French run bed and breakfast should be. The reasonable nightly price includes a fantastic breakfast. Bread, freshly baked by Isabel, eggs, juice and hot chocolate are graciously served o­nto your terrace table.

Gated and private, this quaint and clean hostal offers garden and mountain views from each adobe style room. Le Rendez-Vous is just a four minute walk to the charming downtown Vilcabamba. Unmatched for offering value, its immaculate, comfortable rooms with private baths have hot water o­n demand.

Mornings are filled with bird songs, and a peek out the window will show you mist lifting off the towering mountains. Sway the afternoon away in your personal hammock, listening to nature, while watching the sun cross the sky.

Enjoy Vilcabamba with tranquility and style. Le Rendez-Vous is the perfect place to recharge.

http://www.retireearlylifestyle.com/le_rendez_vous.htm

Paul Brokking, Suisse, : “...eine Frau zeigt mir das neue Hostal Le Rendez-Vous. Das hat erst gerade aufgemacht und ist schlicht und einfach perfekt. Ein grosser Garten, supergrosse gemütlich Zimmer, warme Duschen und auf der Verande ne Hängematte. So lässt es sich leben.“

http://www.floriscenter.ch/paulbrokking/showtopic.php?threadid=131&replyto=151&time=&pagenum=lastpage

Travelogues From saslisa : “We stayed at the hostel 'rendez-vous'. It was surrounded by mountains and each little apartment had its own hammock and table and chairs outside. In the mornings the owner brought us fresh bread and coffee to our table. It was bliss. For the first time in South America we both were able to totally relax. “

http://www.trekshare.com/index.cfm?p1=48&journalid=14740