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# Casa Marina, Darwin's dream in Galapagos

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Casa Marina, Darwin's dream in Galapagos provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8969 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Casa Marina, Darwin's dream in Galapagos

This smoke-free apartment features parking, internet access, and books. The apartment has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a kitchen island. 

Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. 

This Puerto Ayora apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. 

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony

### Laundry

- Laundromat nearby

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a hospital
- Near the bay

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock

### General

- Unit size: 969 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### 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

Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

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

## About the area

Puerto Ayora is home to this apartment. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora.dx602686)

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### What's nearby

- ![Listen to the silence. #Patterns](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602686/3603c5a2-a741-46f6-b00c-385f09a2875b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Las Ninfas Lagoon  
10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- ![About to motor boat up the Napo River in the Amazon jungle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602686/7a456c1c-c21a-48cc-9e91-d3a16343acd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Academy Bay  
12 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Fishing Piers  
12 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Malecon  
13 min walk \- 1.2 km
- Las Grietas  
13 min walk \- 1.2 km

### Getting around

- Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)  
66 min drive

### Restaurants

- Islander Coffee Roasters  
11 min walk
- Isla Grill  
12 min walk
- Gelato Bar  
12 min walk
- TJ Restaurant  
10 min walk
- Il Giardino  
11 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Casa Marina, Darwin's dream in Galapagos Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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3

8 - Good

1

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### 10

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### 9.0

Location

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Justin T.

Dec 23, 2022

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

#### Great basecamp for exploring.

Pilar was an excellent host. We are so happy that we found this place. Muchas gracias Pilar!

##### Justin T.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Grace M.

Apr 24, 2022

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

#### Great little apartment!

Being a bit outside of the main strip gave us a whole different experience of Santa Cruz than just the tourist spots, which was really lovely. The apartment slept 7 of us comfortably and had everything we needed. We arranged airport transfer through Pilar and Joseph and it was such a huge help to have them meet us at the airport! Highly recommended.

##### Grace M.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

### 8/10 Good

#### marelis

Feb 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

El apartamento perfecto, el trato de la dueña conmigo fenomenal, cerca de todo. Lo único es que el internet del apartamento no funcionó, pero en todo Puerto Ayora era malo el internet

##### marelis

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jeff L.

Jan 4, 2025

##### Jeff L.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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