Rancho el Reflejo in Nono, Ecuador
April 15, 2019
Nono???We say "Si, Si!"
Nono is a town about an hour from Quito but seems a million miles away from the city.
We checked in at our Nono AirBnb at noon on Saturday. Seriously, the ranch/home is probably the most fantastic place I have ever stayed at. It's a bit unreal. Our hostess, Lois, (self professed "people person") and her two dogs met us at the front gate of the property. The place is set high up in the Andes mountains with neighbors near enough to see but slightly too distant to hear.
Before even stepping foot inside the main house, we quickly noticed the variety of landscaping, succulents and garden full of fresh veggies and citrus. Someone's thumb is muy verde!
After making a few futile attempts to catch our breath in the high altitude, we made our way to tour the property. The Wells' family had this paradise built about six years ago to their specifications and have no desire to change a thing. A front porch welcomes visitors with more plants, a beautiful dining table that was handmade by a friend of theirs, a fireplace and seating. I lied. Lois did say she wished this area was a little bigger as they spend most of their time in this space. Who wouldn't?
The main house is decorated (perfectly to my liking) with treasures from the family's travels. There are artesnal baskets, blankets, pottery and art throughout. Reflecting Lois' love for horses, the ranch theme continues in all parts of the property. Even the banister in the stairwell is a yoke from oxen. It's all about the details, and there are plenty of them.
One room in the main house sleeps six and has two restrooms.
The next room is called the stable room. It has a set of bunk beds.
I can't even decide why I love it so much!
An indoor/outdoor dining space is just.....ahhhhhhhh.....the best.
The perfect home
in the perfect setting.
www.ranchoelreflejo.com
