Thank you Darwin and Bettina for a wonderful stay, we really felt like we were at home! The hosts were so helpful and made sure we had everything we needed! The view is AMAZING, you can see the whole town so is a great location if you want to be away from the hustle of the town but not too far away! The rooms are comfortable and large and the breakfast was good, they accommodated for vegan needs also! A lovely homely feel with lovely views!

Keep in mind that those lovely views require a little hike to get there! It is possible to walk from the town but it is steep, A 4 x 4 is required to reach Casa Amarilla, normal cars or taxi's will reach there.

Hosts Darwin and Bettina were very accommodating helpful and friendly providing advice and history of the area. Bettinas breakfasts were delicious with fresh home made bread each morning and Darwins dinners were tasty and fabulous. The view is incredible looking down on township of Banos and nestled amongst the Andes mountains. The garden and animals were a delight to see living sustainably. Loved everything.

The hill was not a problem as transport was always available with fast responses.

A very unique place with amazing views of Baños. The owners are fantastic and happy to offer advice on what to visit. They have a beautiful garden with animals and chickens, and if you ask, they can even prepare traditional cuy! They speak English, German and Spanish.

There’s nothing wrong, but be prepared for the access if you’re driving. The first time can be a bit tricky, but once you figure it out, it’s no problem at all.

Casa Amarilla is beautifully located on the hillside with a stunning view of Baños. City center is just a 15 minute walk away. But what was most exceptional about our stay was the staff. Bettina and Darwin are the loveliest people I’ve met in a long time, they go above and beyond to help you with every question and are also just fun to talk to and spend time with. 10/10 I would recommend anyone to go stay here when you are going to Baños. Also speak fluent English.

It is hard to say what we enjoyed most at the wonderful casa amarilla! We felt at home and part of the host family. Bettina is a caring and attentive host and prepares a great breakfast with freshly grinded coffee and homemade bread. Darwin cooks wonderful meals (try the gui!) and can take you to almost too adventurous tours to the surrounding cloud forest. The tranquillity of the place is superb as there is no tarred road access (the host family can arrange transport by horse or 4x4 for a small fee - ask in advance) and the casa is surrounded by a wonderful garden with animals (lamas, guis, chicken, rabbits, 3 cats, 2 dogs). The two sons of the family are very entertaining and super cute. The view over Baños is especially beautiful at night and has to be eared if you choose to hike up (ca. 15’ from town and some drops of sweat). I dont think it is too far fetched to say that the stay at the casa amarilla will be a top highlight of our trip to Ecuador.

There was nothing we didn’t like. Maybe we wouldn’t recommend the place to people you dont like pets and the tours of Darwin are maybe more for thrill seekers than for retiered couples. However these things are not really negative and probably could be arranged if asked for.

La Casa Amarilla is a wonderful, homey, scenic stay! Bettina and Darwin are wonderful hosts, and we felt incredibly welcome! Bettina is very responsive (and fluent in many languages!) and an amazing cook. Fresh fruit, coffee, eggs, and freshly baked bread and homemade jam for breakfast? An absolute dream! Darwin also offers many tour options in Baños so if you’re staying here, leave some room in your itinerary for these adventures. We would definitely stay here again!

I liked Betina and her husband. I liked all the animals who live there. The food they cooked was amazing and I took a walk with the llamas which I loved. For me the problem was location as you need a special taxi to go up there and it’s 5 dollars but if you don’t mind walking it’s so peaceful and beautiful up there.

Breakfast is always fresh and healthy with hot bread. The views can’t be beat and Bettina and Darwin are amazing hosts. Darwin is a great chef!

There are steps that are at the top of the hill going to the hostel. I really wish they had a handrail. But, I’m old!

We had a lovely stay with Bettina and Darwin. They made us feel really at home and told us a lot about life in Ecuador and the beautiful surroundings of Banos. Breakfast with the freshly made "Hefezopf" and dinner with local treats were great, too, and we really enjoyed the view over the valley.

We really enjoyed our time with Bettina, Darwin, and their sons in their beautiful home. They made us feel so welcome that we decided to extend our stay. It's a steep walk up (well-lit at night, but make sure to do it in daylight at least the first time), but the rewards are many: peace and quiet, tasty food (Bettina graciously accommodated our vegan diet), a comfortable room, and a wonderful view of Baños. Walk further up the road for a chance to see some of the local tree tomato farms and even a free, seemingly-undiscovered swing set with a view of the local volcano. This is really a one-of-a-kind place, and it comes highly recommended!