El Encanto: Peaceful Living With Tranquil Country Views, Dos Mangas, Santa Elena Province

Dos Mangas is a picturesque town off Ruta Del Spondylus, the main highway along Ecuador's Pacific Coast. Known for lush rainforest vegetation and landscapes, magical waterfalls along the river, and the dedication of its inhabitants to conserve the environment of their area, you feel as if you are going back in time as you travel along the road to Dos Mangas. The noise of more populated communities disappears, and the songs of the birds and the breezes rustling the leaves of the trees are the sounds you hear. It is in this idyllic setting that the ground floor of this awesome two-story home is available for rent. Its approximate 969 square feet lives much larger due to its exceptional design. There is an open-air living area with a broad arch leading to the wrap-around patio terrace, and double doors leading to the kitchen. The kitchen is sleek and sophisticated, with a large kitchen island with glass cook-top, white walls, countertops, and subway tile backsplash. Open shelves, cabinet doors, and a custom shelving unit with built-in wine rack are in a wood grain lending the space warmth. There is one bedroom, featuring a large picture window that looks out to the lush gardens and mountains. An attractive wood door with sliding barn-style hardware accesses the spacious bathroom. You will love this luxurious bathroom, with its designer tiles, floating vanity, and no-threshold shower enclosure. The bathroom has two floor-to-ceiling closets and open shelving against one wall, providing extra storage. Outside is a covered patio terrace that wraps around the house and features a brick BBQ and outdoor kitchen area, as well as, space for a table and chairs for al fresco meals overlooking the verdant garden area. This home is available for short term rentals only. Holiday rentals start at $180 for a three-day rental, and $200 for a four-day rental. It is $250 for a week-long rental, and includes wifi internet. It can be rented for $550 per month, for a maximum of three months, and includes wifi internet and use of the laundry facilities. If you seek serenity, what you surround yourself with should bring you peace of mind and peace of spirit. You are sure to find what you seek in this enchanting and beautiful place!