The Cactuspad – Home 4311825 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Cactuspad – Home 4311825
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The accommodations at Cactuspad work in the same way as gites in France and holiday homes elsewhere. The difference is that Cactuspad is found at the heart of the Galapagos Islands, the Pacific National Park famous for it pristine ecosystems and fearless wildlife.
Situated in a quiet part of the quaint town of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, the main house at Cactuspad was originally built as the 140m, 3-4 bedroom family home of Galapagos Naturalists, Gaby and Paul McFarling. The grounds are frequented by lava lizards and Darwin's finches.
With its dedicated housekeeper, Cactuspad and its gardens provide an idyllic, self-catering option and an affordable alternative to the traditional cruises of Galapagos.
We charge $210/night but offer a one-week rate of $840/week. Additional nights over the week will be charged at $120/night.
We have a travel agency called Galapex, and can help you sort out the flights from the mainland if you wish. This is sometimes tricky to organize from outside of Ecuador! We also work out tours in Galapagos and Ecuador with a great insight into the cruises, being naturalist guides ourselves.
In addition to our home, we are also renting Orchidea: our condo next door! Please ask for details.
The newest addition to our rentals is a superb house accommodating up to 10 people situated in another exclusive part of town. Please enquire for more details!
There are currently problems with the internet service on the island. The demand is high and the service is very limited due to infrastructure. The result is that the internet is almost non-existent during the day. I've found that very early morning, between 3-6am, the internet is reasonable.
During the day, messaging works but downloading any pages just doesn't happen.
If and when resolved, this will be updated.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Twin bed - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 09:00
- 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: $150.00 - 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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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 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
About the owner
Paul M.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 20 Sep 2023
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 36 reviews
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36 reviews
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- 30
- Very Good
- 5
- Average
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- Poor
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“Clean and Well Located”
We spent ten days with our two kids and enjoyed it. Lots of space and very clean. Location was great we were able to walk everywhere. Enjoyed the garden for breakfast each day and very safe neighbo… More
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“Great home, great location!”
Our family of 5 stayed here for 6 days in December. We were able to walk to shops and attractions throughout the city, but did take a taxi at times. Most taxi's don't seat more than 3 -4 p… More
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“Cactuspad”
Had a wonderful stay at the cactus pad. Home was clean and had everything we needed. Short walk to shops and restaurants. It was very hot while there so AC would have been a godsend but the fans thruo… More
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“Vergane glorie, niet nodig”
ooit een mooie plek geweest, nu helaas te vies en teveel overbodige spullen. Erg jammer en niet nodig
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“Vacaciones”
Excelente lugar, muy tranquilo, cerca del centro y muy buena atención!!! Recomendadisimooo ☺.. Respondieron rápido muestras dudas o inconvenientes, muy amplia, para no perdérsela!… More
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“Perfect home garden hammocks barbecue...”
Just 5 minutes walk from main centre of Puerto Ayora, lovely house, sitting room and garden perfect for lounging and relaxing between trips. Comfortable beds and good showers in both bathrooms. The ow… More
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“Great accomodations”
Our family of 5 stayed here for one week. Everything was exactly as it was described. It was clean, well cared for, spacious, very pleasant outside space. Would definately stay here again. We… More
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“Our family was so blessed to find this amazing stay”
Cactuspad exceeded our expectations. We ere 6...two grands,two parents, and two grandchildren. Each set of adults had their own bedrooms and the little kids fought over the loft hideaway..loser got hi… More
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“The perfect place for a family to stay in Puerto Ayora”
My family of five stayed at The Cactuspad for two and a half months while my wife and I were working at the Charles Darwin Research Station and our children were attending a local school. The Cactuspa… More
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“Paradise on earth”
We can't say enough wonderful things about our stay at The Cactuspad while on Santa Cruz. Why stay in a hotel when you can have a whole house to yourself and still feel like you don't have … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with PAUL (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send PAUL (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact PAUL (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view PAUL the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send PAUL (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from PAUL (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.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- 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. PAUL (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.
- Why can't I call PAUL (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
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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You’ll need to contact PAUL (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- 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 PAUL (the owner) a message.
If PAUL (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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