Alto Mayo Food Forest – Home 14672823 Bungalow
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Alto Mayo Food Forest – Home 14672823
- Bungalow
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Not suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Enjoying your vacation will benefit the environment here in the high jungle of northern Peru. That’s because your stay helps finance our reforestation efforts.
Off-grid small house with spectacular views surrounded by a natural dreamscape.
We are a husband and wife team reforesting 10 hectares of degraded cattle pasture in an ecosystem crucial to the health of the Amazon River watershed. This is an area next to the Bosque de Proteccion Alto Mayo (a national forest) where the Amazon Rainforest meets the Andes mountains, producing a beautiful blend of biology amidst a dramatic landscape of steep, rolling hills and towering mountain peaks. It is a true biodiversity hotspot with one of the greatest numbers of orchid species found anywhere in the world, and a prime destination for bird enthusiasts.
We built a small, off-grid home (40 square meters) using modern materials perched atop a remote hill in this environment in order to tend to our project. The entire back wall of our house features one giant window from which to take in the breathtaking views of the mountains and rainforest. The property encompasses 16.5 hectares (about 40 acres) with primary and secondary forest, as well as the 10 hectare area that we are reforesting. Feel free to explore these areas. We can help orient you. Of the 11,000 original tree plantings more than half are edible fruit-producing species including Ice Cream Beans. Feel free to help yourself to any fruit you find.
The elevation here offers more comfortable temperatures than the low jungle. Daily high temperatures usually hover around 85F (29C) with overnight lows about 60F (16C). Due to our microclimate location at the foot of a mountain, rain is a possibility year-round, so please come prepared. That includes waterproof rubber boots for hiking.
From the city of Rioja, we are located 45min by car near the outskirts of a small agricultural village called Belen. We can arrange for roundtrip transportation to and from Rioja. Once you arrive at our property, the house is located 600 meters away at the end of a single-track hiking trail. We recommend you have a decent level of physical fitness. Hiking poles are recommended and rubber boots are extremely recommended (such boots are our daily footware on the property).
There are lots of tropical birds such as parrots, araçaris (a species of toucan), and small monkeys that can commonly be seen on our property. At night you might hear frogs, owls, and maybe even the lonesome call of the Ayaymama (Nyctibius griseus). As our reforestation efforts continue, the site will continue to attract an ever-increasing diversity of wildlife.
To learn more about our efforts, check out our youtube channel, AgroVentures Peru.
Food:
1) Bring your own food. We will provide breakfast options (fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, etc.). Other breakfast items can be provided upon request at the time you book the reservation. However, keep in mind that Rioja might not have all the options available.
2) You are responsible for lunch and dinner. You can bring your own ingredients, and we will make a dormitory-size small refrigerator available for you. Try to remember to bring your favorite cooking oil. We will show you how to use the kitchen appliances.
3) If you would like us to go to town to pick up extra groceries for you, this can be arranged during your stay for an extra $40 plus the cost of the items.
Amenities:
1) One California King bed & small sofa (not for sleeping)
2) Hotwater heater for the shower
3) Small kitchen with appliances such as electric stove, multi-function instant pot, blender, electric oven, hot water pitcher for boiling water, air fryer, and Berkey filter for drinking water.
4) Solar + batteries
5)Fiberglass insect screen along all windows to keep out bugs.
6) Our household water supply is the delicious rainwater distilled by the Amazon Rainforest.
7) Please only bring biodegradable bathroom products as all water flows through our greywater system.
8) Compost Toilet in the bathroom.
9) We have another structure onsite (about 400m away) and we will be stationed there in case you need assistance with anything. You might also see us around the property doing farm work.
Transportation:
1) We can arrange for roundtrip transportation to and from Rioja. ($20 each way). Also, for an additional cost, we can meet you in Rioja, and help you do some last-minute shopping as well as ensure rendezvous with the driver.
2) Please bring a reasonable amount of luggage (no more than 2 suitcases per person). We will carry this luggage to and from the house for you, and that is included in the price of lodging.
3) If you would like us to meet you at the airport in Tarapoto and arrange transportation to our place (a 3hr drive) please contact us when making the reservation.
Notes:
-Check-in time should be between 1pm – 4pm.
-Movistar (Telefonica) is the only cell provider that works here.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
- 1 Shower
Amenities
- Private garden
Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 15:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
+For storage of your personal belongings, you may use the drawers in the bed, as well as the space under the bed.
+Shower hot water is the handle located closest to the outer wall of the house. Use micro-adjustments. It is very sensitive!
+Feel free to use any appliances, except the washing machine. We will leave the relevant user manuals in a bag.
About the owner
Windy H.
- Calendar last updated:
- 16 Jan 2023
- Years listed:
- 1
- Based in:
- United States
Languages spoken: English
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Or send Windy (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Windy (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
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- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Windy (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Windy (the owner) a message.
If Windy (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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