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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

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Cusco, Cusco
  • Plaza El Regocijo
    4 min walk
  • Plaza de Armas
    4 min walk
  • San Pedro Market
    5 min walk
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    18 min drive

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About the area

Cusco

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Cusco, within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de Armas and San Francisco Church. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from San Pedro Market and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Iglesia y Convento de Santa Clara.
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What's nearby

  • Plaza de Armas - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • San Pedro Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cusco Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twelve Angled Stone - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Coricancha - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 8 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicha Por Gaston Acurio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Organika Bakery & Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aulita Cafe Boutique - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Mordisc'o Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪JC's Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

HISTORIC DISTRICT CUSCO.

Colonial House is a beautiful, spacious, fully furnished house for rent, located in the Historic District of Cusco, Peru. Address, Av. Baja 237-A
Four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. Sleeps11, plus, if required, one on a sleeper sofa, in front of the fire place, and one on an additional sleeper sofa in the main living room area. Two living rooms, Large wood burning fireplace, full kitchen, washer/dryer.
High quality finishes throughout.
Two blocks from the Central Market of San Pedro, seven blocks from the main square, Plaza de Armas. The house is recently refurbished, colonial style, easy access, free wifi, cable TV. Within 10 minutes walk of some of the principal tourist sites in Cusco.
Panoramic views from the second level.

Owners: Geoff and Maria del Carmen Donoghue.
Marita is from Cusco Peru, Geoff Is Irish, Canadian and American, we now live part time in Florida.
We also organize a variety of tours in Cusco, Machupicchu, The Sacred Valley, The Manu Biospheric Reserve (the jungle) and our organic farm, Muhu Wasi Organicos in the Sacred Valley of the Inca.




Upon request, we can provide itineraries and pricing for any area of Peru.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games and mountain biking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

marita Donoghue

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking permitted on two balconies

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized 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

Property is also known as

Historic District Cusco
Historic District Cusco Cusco
HISTORIC DISTRICT CUSCO. Cusco
HISTORIC DISTRICT CUSCO. Private vacation home
HISTORIC DISTRICT CUSCO. Private vacation home Cusco

HISTORIC DISTRICT CUSCO. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cusco
The property owner has stated she will refund our money for this stay. No checkin communication, property was not prepared, no water. We had to move to a hotel. A member of our party refused to stay at the property as it had not been cleaned for our stay. Please process a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

SAMUEL T.

Relaxing Stay in Cusco
The property is in the middle of town, just a walking distance to the plazas, good restaurants and several local attractions. It was very convenient. It is spacious, four bedrooms was plenty sufficient for our family of 5 to relax, watch Netflix movies and YouTube, cook, etc. The owner, Marita, was very responsive to all our needs and questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks Colonial House!
Great location right in the middle of town. Good wifi and a good place to work remotely. The rooms were very clean and the manager had good recommendations for food. Can't wait to go back to Cusco and stay at colonial house! Thanks colonial house and staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mookie D.

Pest Problem
This was a cute house with an antique Bohemian Feel. It feels a bit like a tree house as the top floor and main are separated by slabs of wood. Maria was overall helpful and nice to communicated with. Amalia who is the cleaner/care taker was very sweet, but did not show up when she said she would. We did have some issue. 1. This house has a pest problem. There are thick black spiders in the bedrooms upstairs and streams of ants in the kitchen. 2. The hot water is very poor and inconsistent. There is a plug that needs to go in for the hot water. Even after plugging that in, we had to jump in and out of the shower as the water turns from freezing to boiling every 2 to 4 minutes. 3. The bath stopper in the bathroom is broken. 4. You hear dogs barking and cars honking all night. The street looks tiny, and it looks like it should be quiet, but it seems that the dogs congregate next door because the noise is impossible. 5. The internet was very weak. 6. The house is dark. It’s actually exactly as it looks in the photos. 7. Maria was upset that we had left the house a mess. And it certainly is true, it was left a mess. But in my defense, I knew that we would leave a larger mess than covered in the cleaning fee, so I offered to pay Amalia (who Maria said would come) on my own to clean. She never came. So overall we had a pleasant stay. I think if they fix those few issues above, and not feel the need to unnecessarily threaten guests, it is the perfect house to rent in Cusco. Also a note to future renters: they offer plug in heaters in every room. A lot of people complained about the house being cold in previous comments, but we did not have this issue at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erik H., Spanish Fork, Utah

Highly recommend
Our family stayed in the Colonial House and we loved it. The house was beautiful, clean, and only a few blocks away from the plaza and all of the historic sites, museums, and shopping. There is also a supermarket very close which was convenient. The owner Maria offered us personal attention and helped us with everything we needed. She has a farm out in Sacred Valley and invited us to visit one day for a traditional meal. I highly recommend this home and thank Maria for making our trip a great one.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Great location, fun property!
Marita made us feel very welcome! The house was perfect for our needs. Kitchen was supplied with many conveniences.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Great place for a large group in Cusco
My group of 6 travelers loved staying here during our time in Cusco. The place was comfortable, clean, and Marita took the time both when we arrived and throughout our visit to make sure we felt comfortable. She even took the time to recommend sites to see and her favorite restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Etienne P.

Beautiful property, chonvenient location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Cusco. The home was, clean and well appointed. We were greeted by the host upon our arrival and they were available to address any needs we had. We were a family of six and had plenty of room. There was one watch out: we were there in July and the night time temperatures were in the low 30s F and the house was NOT HEATED. There was a fireplace, but it provided limited heat through the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Azeem L., Toronto, Ontario

Lovely, spacious and very helpful hosts
We had a lovely stay at the residence. The host was very warm, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Madlyn Claire R., Austin, Texas

Perfect Place!!
We loved staying at the Colonial House! It was the perfect location close to the Plaza de las Armas, maybe an 8 minute walk. Marita was very hospitable and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here with a group of friends or one family. The house did get a bit cold, so be sure to utilize the fireplace upstairs and all of the extra blankets!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Norman S.

Great Property and Fantastic Host
Colonial House and Marita our host were terrific. The house was comfortable and very conveniently located to all Cusco attractions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Ruth D.

Location is great
We found the overall property was a little on the dirty side, dirt on the floors, dusty, hole/rip in bed sheets. Door handle broken in one of the bedrooms which one night left us locked in until our friends opened from the outside. The house was very cold, and the firewood left for us, which we paid for was wet. We asked for more firewood and it was not delivered. Showers were hot, kitchen was adequate enough and the location was great. Fridge tempreture couldn't be adjusted and froze some of our stuff.

8/10 Good

Mamie N., NYC

Nice location and lot of rooms
We stayed for a week and enjoyed staying here. We were delayed our arrival but Amalia, the assistant, was waiting for us and welcomed us. The apartment was located near the center and good to walk everywhere. The house was clean and had one room with bathroom and others for sharing bathroom. We were in January and cold. The house does not have heater but has a large fire place in the second floor to keep the house warm but not the bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Excellent stay! Clean home, convenient location, safe neighborhood, hot showers
We were very satisfied with this home. The communication with Geoff and his wife Maria before we arrived was very good. They went out of their way to answer our questions. Maria's sister greeted us at the home when we arrived and showed us how to use the home. The linens were all very clean, as was the home. It was a cozy place to spend five nights and we would definitely stay here again. The only downside for the house was that the internet was a bit spotty, especially when using high bandwidth things like video chat. The home is walking distance to a supermarket and bakery. It's also about 10 min from the Plaza de Armas downtown. Thank you so much for this great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., San Francisco

Fantastic house, owner and location
The house is great. Well decorated. Very homey. Location is perfect. Awesome market around the corner. The owner is kind and intelligent. She was a huge help in coordinating tours for me and my friend. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Michael P., Gladstone

Spacious, quaint, and in a great location hosted by a very personably and communicative host!
The property was as described - quaint, spacious, and in a super location. The open architecture on two floors was nice. Plenty of room for our family - from sleeping quarters, bathrooms, kitchen and seating areas. We visited in winter, so it was a bit cold at night - but we knew that going in and Marita had nice, warm blankets as well as a fireplace stocked with extra wood. Marita was a great hostess. Excellent communication. Flexible when we needed it. Addressed any questions we had. Proactive with items. Overall, very responsive to our needs. Location was excellent. Right around the corner from a modern supermarket as well as the local, gigantic indoor/outdoor market (a must see!). Within 4 easy block of them main tourist areas. Cusco is a great town, super nightlife, friendly people. A must see!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C., South Boston, Massachusetts

Exceptional in Every Way
Colonial House is a lovely and spacious apartment with an ideal location for exploring all that Cusco has to offer. Each room is very private and offers its own charm and personality. Marita is an amazing hostess -- very warm, welcoming and full of interesting and helpful information. Marita truly makes Colonial House feel like a home away from home. I highly recommend Colonial House -- you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Born in South Africa

Colonial house in Cusco
This is a beautiful colonial House in Cusco Close to the Don Pedro market and Plaza De Armas All walking distance.. House is beautiful decorated and bright... We had a great time and would highly recommend It can accommodate 6-8 people and has all the amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2015

10/10 Excellent

Whitney B.

Spacious, comfortable and in Great Location!
We loved staying 3 blocks from Mercado San Pedro and just a few more from Plaza de Armas. There were just the right amount of bedrooms for our family of 6. On rainy afternoons we hung out upstairs around the fire place and at night snuggled under warm alpaca blankets. Marita came to visit us the last day and we loved learning about all the projects she is working on to conserve local environment and culture while giving visitors an authentic experience. Yoni cooked a fabulous meal for us one evening after a long day of hiking and I recommend taking advantage of this option. We are all hoping to return to visit Marita'so jungle project!