Homestay at "Explore Cafe & Lodge" with stunning ocean view in Chiloe Island, Patagonia

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

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About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Homestay at "Explore Cafe & Lodge" in Duhatao, Chiloé Island offers spacious family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features a terrace or balcony, sea views, and a work desk. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi, hot tub, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is available. Comfortable Amenities: The property includes a spa bath, fireplace, dining area, and streaming services. Additional amenities include a sofa bed, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Breakfast and Dining: A continental breakfast is served daily. The coffee shop provides a relaxing space to unwind.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Siobhan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning location and spectacular views - we were made to feel very welcome and very well looked after. Christian was very attentive and knowledgeable about the are and natural history”
  • Rod
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Host Christian was excellent. Views were incredible.”
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, particularly at sunset is very special, the bed is very big and comfortable. The en-suite is stylish, and also has a great view, inc a jacuzzi bath. The overall decor and books truely make this feel like a...”
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wow! This is a truly exceptional place to stay. The main bedroom feels like being on a floating magic carpet above the trees, with incredible views over the pacific ocean. Christian, the owner, is a wildlife videographer and his wonderful...”
  • Natalia
    Poland Poland
    “Extremely helpful host, providing anything we could wish for. Delicious food. Very comfortable bed. Bathroom like in a SPA. Wonderful view to watch all day, especially the sunsets. Great company of birds singing for us all the time ♡”
  • Bastian
    Chile Chile
    “Hermoso lugar para una desconexión total. Despertar con esa vista al océano es impagable y la ambientación que han armado entre naturaleza y cine es una mezcla que queda muy bien, un real museo. Muy rico todo en el café también.”
  • Michel
    Belgium Belgium
    “Endroit vraiment exceptionnel avec vue époustouflante sur la mer ... Cuisine raffinée, accueil très sympathique. A recommander sans aucune restriction !”
  • Claudia
    Chile Chile
    “La vista maravillosa , la temática distinta, hay dedicación en cada detalle!”
  • Benjamin
    Chile Chile
    “La ubicación , vista , comodidad , atención de Christian”
  • Javier
    Chile Chile
    “Excelente experiencia, con una vista única de frente al océano pacífico y una cama extremadamente cómoda en la que se logra descansar de verdad”

Managed by Explore cafe & Lodge SpA

Company review score: 9.9Based on 30 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

This is the initiative of the award-winning Chilean wildlife filmmaker and naturalist, winner of 4 Emmy awards, Christian Munoz-Donoso . He have brought to this property the spirit of the modern expeditions that for Christian, in his more than 25 years working as a nature cameraman for Netflix, National Geographic, BBC, Discovery Channel and other important television networks worldwide, have been an important part of his lifetime.

Property info

The room is a soft-loft that is located on the upper floor of our Coffee Shop. Both are connected by an open spiral staircase, Victorian style that gives you direct access to shared facilities and thus enjoy a good Speciality coffee along with a pleasant conversation with usual clients or the owners of Explore. The room have impressive ocean views where you can see unique sunsets either from the room or from the jacuzzi. The latter located in a large bathroom with stone and wood walls that give a rusticity but at the same time a unique elegance. The room has a fireplace and Adirondack chairs to enjoy your stay. Chilean citizens or residents must the stay deposit in advance, no refundable. NOTE: From December 20th through January 03, Christmas and New Year rates includes Continental Breakfast and Dinner.

Neighborhood info

The house is located in one of the most pristine and wild areas of the Island of Chiloe, 30 kilometers from Ancud the nearest city with no paved roads, in the middle of nature surrounded by the ocean rivers and native forests with ferns, bamboo, native flowers. The view of the sea allows you to see the sunset in a first-class setting level. There is a trail on the property that takes you to a beach covered with pebbles and on the way you can see ravines with small waterfalls, bromeliads and groves of ferns that shelter unique fauna of this place such as the Pudu deer, Kod-Kod Cat, Chucao, Coilarga , Darwin's Frog, among many others. 10 minutes away is the Puñihuil penguin colony where you can navigate between the islets to observe the nesting sites of these and other local birds. And if your stay is during the whale watching season, you can see them from your room or while you have breakfast at the Coffee Shop downstairs.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

House rules

Homestay at "Explore Cafe & Lodge" with stunning ocean view in Chiloe Island, Patagonia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 06:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Homestay at "Explore Cafe & Lodge" with stunning ocean view in Chiloe Island, Patagonia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.