100% ecological house with view of the Andean glaciers

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Maras, Cusco

Moray Terraces13 min drive
Plaza de Armas14 min drive
Salt Mines of Maras14 min drive
Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Second bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Earthship built with recycled and natural material and 100% off grid: Solar powered and with systems to recycle grey and black water. The house harvests rain water and is naturally warm at night.
The house has the best view of the main glaciers of the sacred valley.
It is located in Maras, 5 minutes away from the main road Cusco - Urubamba. It is also 10 minutes away from the maras Salt mine and the Moray Inka laboratory.
Activities in the area includes bike riding, horse riding, walks and other activities in the nature.

Property manager

Alain Schneider

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Mountain view

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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

This property uses solar energy

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

We should mention

Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maras

Located in Maras, this holiday home is in the mountains. Moray Terraces and Chullpas are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sacco and Salt Mines of Maras. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio de Urubamba or Nogalpampa Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maras, Cusco

What's nearby

Moray Terraces - 13 min drive
Estadio de Urubamba - 13 min drive
Plaza de Armas - 14 min drive
Salt Mines of Maras - 14 min drive
Santuario del Senor de Torrechayoc - 15 min drive

Getting around

Ollantaytambo Station - 43 min drive
Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

El Maizal - 13 min drive
Iskay Maras - 4 min drive
El Huacatay - 13 min drive
Los Geranios Restaurant - 13 min drive
Tierra Restaurant - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 100% ecological house with view of the Andean glaciers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 100% ecological house with view of the Andean glaciers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100% ecological house with view of the Andean glaciers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 100% ecological house with view of the Andean glaciers located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Templo Maras and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sacco and Salt Mines of Maras. Moray Terraces and Huaypo Lagoon are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Christina M., Where do you live?

11 October 2019

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

Beautiful, off-the-grid experience!

To sum up my short stay here: Wow! My sister and I stayed here one night to help acclimatize before heading into Cusco and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of the whole trip, and I definitely wish we'd had more time here. We loved this place! Alain & Carolina built this earthship with their own hands and the details are beautiful -- colored bottles in the walls which have the effect of stained glass, the greenhouse with different plants & flowers, the stone & tile work. Just amazing that they did it themselves AND all with reclaimed or recycled or local materials. When asking for a host, one could not ask for better than Alain. Even a month ahead of time when I was booking and had a ton of questions, he answered all of them pretty much right away, always, and was extremely helpful, even setting up a taxi for us for the way back to Cusco on our check out day. Once we were at the earthship for the night, he stopped at nothing to make sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed or just wanted for our stay. He even built us a fire out at the firepit so we could enjoy the clear but chilly night under the stars! And that's the other thing... the location of the earthship is so quiet and remote. There's no bothersome city lights around it. I had an amazing night of sleep after stargazing and woke up to the views of the mountains and glaciers just out the window. Possibly heaven on earth! Every single detail of this stay was a wonderful and unique experience in every single way! It must be noted again that this property is completely off the grid. Whatever rain water and solar energy are collected is what there is to use, and Alain & Carolina strive to be zero waste. Being so mindful at all times of energy and water consumption and cutting back on generating garbage is something most of us take for granted these days. But anyone willing to take steps towards mindful consumption on their vacation to Maras will be rewarded greatly by their stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019