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Lovely Home Surrounded by Beautiful Gardens

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a white mug, and a book.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor seating area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a bar area, and a dining space.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Galápagos National Park
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Islands
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Ninfas Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Home Surrounded by Beautiful Gardens

Casa Tortuga offers a peaceful get away in the Galapagos Islands. This house is located inside a walled complex that has 3 homes in total, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Sitting on the front patio will make you feel like you are in your own little oasis. This is a great home for friends, couples, or familes. The house has two bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed and the other with two single beds.

The main level of the home has a kitchen, large dining room that seats six people, the living room, and a full bathroom with a shower. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare all your own meals. Both bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor and share one large bathroom. The master bedroom has access to a small balcony where you can enjoy a quiet afternoon of reading. Each bedroom also have their own separate air conditioning units. This nicely decorated home is surrounded by a lush and peaceful garden and is just a short walk from downtown Puerto Ayora and very close to the beginning of the trail that takes you to stunning Tortuga Bay Beach!

The house a flat screen tv with a dvd player, and a land line that can be used for local calls. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, stove, blender, microwave, and toaster.

The house has high speed internet/wifi.

All ages welcome!

This property is next to the Casita Muyuyo. We provide special rates when both units are rented together for larger families and groups.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4425444
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Puerto Ayora

Puerto Ayora is home to this holiday home. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch.
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Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Islands

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fishing Piers - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malecon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gelato Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Home Surrounded by Beautiful Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Tortuga: walk to city centre?

As of 22 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Tortuga: walk to city centre on 3 August 2026 start from NZ$839, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Lovely Home Surrounded by Beautiful Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Home Surrounded by Beautiful Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Home Surrounded by Beautiful Gardens located?

Situated in Puerto Ayora, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Galápagos National Park, Fishing Piers and Academy Bay. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Malecon are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was the perfect place for our stay in Santa Cruz. The villa was conveniently located to shops, restaurants, and could easily walk wherever we wanted to go.The host was extremely helpful in accommodating our last minute change of plans that were no fault of our own as another operator cancelled on us 2 days prior to our flights, and even allowed an early check in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hurdis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Why stay anywhere else?

A splendid place for a couple or family. Everything you need is there, including shared gardens to stroll. The upstairs is air conditioned, the kitchen is quite capable and the patio is heavenly in the mornings and the evenings. There is some slight wear and tear, and the whole island has an ant problem, but unless that pea under your mattress is a problem, I cannot imagine that you can do better than here.
The downstairs great room
Half the patio
The other half
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures show off this beautiful apartment well: large living room with comfortable couches and well-equipped kitchen, large and well-furnished patio opening onto a walled garden which feels private even though shared with several other houses. The comfortable bedrooms upstairs are air conditioned. The location is perfect, right at the beginning of the trail to Tortuga Bay and 3 blocks from the docks, restaurants, and large grocery store. We liked this quiet and beautiful retreat so much that we stayed here twice! Tatjana was immediately responsive to our requests. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great 4 night Stay

Tatjana was great to deal with. She was quick to help with any of our questions and tiny issues with our stay. She went over and above and we really appreciated her help with taxis and other questions about the area. The house was clean, large, easy to walk to the main streets in town and all very safe. Thank you Tatjana for making our stay comfortable and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay in Santa Cruz

Our family loved this house — it worked perfectly for us! Everything was clean and tidy and as described. The kitchen was well stocked. The A/C units worked very well and cooled the bedrooms off quickly. Nice hot water in the showers! Tatjana was very responsive and quick to assist with all our inquires and needs. We felt lucky to be staying here and I would recommend this stay to anyone looking to visit Santa Cruz!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay to enjoy all of Puerto Ayora

This property is a wonderful place to make your home base when visiting the beautiful Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos. The hosts were very helpful, very communicative, and really did everything they could to make us comfortable in the home. When we had an issue with the Wifi and the coffee maker, they were responsive within minutes and resolved the issues. They were very willing to share their expertise about the area and the tours available, and even hooked us up with their favorite cab driver to go out to the Highlands one of the days we were there. The property is about 1.5 mile walk to beautiful Tortuga Bay beach and it is walking distance to all of the restaurants etc in Puerto Ayora. I highly recommend the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2024
Thank you Rebecca, lovely to have you stay!! And thank you for the feedback :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paulette c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was at a great location, clean and it’s just as the pictures show you. Very accommodating for checking in and out. Very close to restaurants and in a quiet area. Highly recommend the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa muy linda y bien mantenida

Nuestra estadía fue excelente en casa Tortuga, la casa es exacta a las fotos con todo lo necesario para una familia de 4. Cocina bien equipada con todo lo necesario, la comunicación con nuestra anfitriona fue impecable,todo está muy bien organizado ! Gracias Tatjana. Volveremos
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2024
Muchas gracias Maria, un placer tenerles en Casa Tortuga!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place in the perfect location

Great place! We were able to walk everywhere from the location. Tortuga Bay walking trail was so close. The private courtyard was a bonus. We enjoyed coffee and breakfast every morning on the patio. If we ever go back to Galapagos, we would definitely stay here again. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place!

Casa Tortuga was the perfect home for us during our stay. Clean, comfortable and roomy! Location is far enough from town to be quiet, yet close enough that we walked to town several times per day. Hostess was very helpful arranging transportation, and extra cleaning during our stay. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay!!

Great place! We have stayed here 3 times now and will return again soon! Location is close to everything but far enough away to be quiet at night. LOVE that there is a washer and dryer on site! Gorgeous gardens and comfortable beds with AC
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot to stay!!

This is our second visit to PA and the second time we stayed at this location. It is a perfect oasis! Surrounded by a beautiful garden with amazing flowers and birds and protected by high fence and private gated entrance. The house itself is beautifully decorated, comfortable beds, great AC, washer and dryer, and quiet!! The hosts are sooooo nice and want to make your visit the best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Close to town, and folksy and quiet too!

We absolutely loved our stay here! The apartment is easily accessible to everything in town, just a simple, short walk that even us seniors managed with no problem. We ate our breakfasts and some lunches here, finding the markets as Tatjania described in the welcome booklet and map. The bed was very comfy, and the a/c divine! The garden area very island-native flowering bushes, and the outdoor porch just so very nice! We greatly appreciated the use of the washer,/dryer! Thank you for a great and memorable stay in Puerto Ayora!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Tatjana Angermeyer

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English, Spanish
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