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The Cactuspad

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Property Details:
  • Type: Holiday Rental House
  • Bedrooms: 4, sleeps 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
Paul McFarling (owner)
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Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands

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Description:
The accommodations at Cactuspad work in the same way as gites in France and holiday homes elsewhere. The difference is that Cactuspad is found at the heart of the Galapagos Islands, the Pacific National Park famous for it pristine ecosystems and fearless ... more
Amenities & Features:
  • Beach
  • Deck
  • Internet Access
  • Bicycles
  • Full fridge
  • Outdoor Grill
  • DVD
  • Housekeeper/cook
Suitability:
  • Wheelchair Access: No
  • Elder Access: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Smoking Allowed: No
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“A wonderful surprise”
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5 of 5 stars
A FlipKey verified reviewer
London UK
15 Nov 2009

I would stay again at the Cactus Pad. As a woman travelling alone it served as a central base to enjoying Santa Cruz island, and being able to take trips... more

“Great House, Great Value!”
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5 of 5 stars
A FlipKey verified reviewer
29 Oct 2009

My wife, 5 year old daughter, 75 year old father and I stayed in the CactusPad for four nights in October, 2009. As a veteran traveler and a regular user... more

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“Wonderful home, great location, excellent value”
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5 of 5 stars
A FlipKey verified reviewer
28 Oct 2009

Extremely attractive, spacious, comfortable and clean - the ideal base for our Galapagos experience We loved this staying in this house! The McFarlings have great taste, and it shows in... more

“Experience of a lifetime!”
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5 of 5 stars
A FlipKey verified reviewer
USA
15 Oct 2009

The Cactuspad in Puerto Ayora was the perfect location and base for our visit to the Galapagos Islands. The accommodations were very comfortable and we felt right at home. Paul... more

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“Best Stay in All of the Galapagos!”
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5 of 5 stars
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Miami, Florida
5 Sep 2009

Basically, staying at The Cactuspad was one of the highlights of our vacation to the Galapgaos Islands. Paul and Gaby were very helpful during our stay by giving us tips... more

“Loved the house and Paul was incredibly helpful with travel arra”
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5 of 5 stars
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Virginia USA
19 Jul 2009

Paul did a fantastic job making sure our travel from Quito to Santa Cruz was "fool proof." His detailed written instructions and help with all details (many of which we... more

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“We enjoyed staying at Cactus Pad”
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5 of 5 stars
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Vladivostok, Russia
6 Jul 2009

Everything was great, the house is very comfortable and beautiful. more

“Top notch self catering”
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5 of 5 stars
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San Lorenzo, Manta, Manabi, Ecuador
29 Jun 2009

If you opt to do Galapagos a la carte The Cactus Pad offer superb self catering. Nothing seems to be missing in the kitchen nor in the bedrooms and bath... more

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“Feels just like home”
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5 of 5 stars
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
31 May 2009

We spent a week in this family house and it was just great. We really felt at home. Located in the residential area of Puerto Ayora but very close to... more

“Galapagos home away from home”
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5 of 5 stars
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Alberta, Canada
23 May 2009

We recently spent 10 days in the Galapagos and stayed at the Cactuspad. There were 6 of us and the house worked out perfectly (two couples, two singles). The house... more