Great Views and Rural Living at Chaskana Rural Guesthouse, Sencca, Cusco

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cusco, Cusco

Plaza de Armas8 min drive
Cusco Cathedral8 min drive
San Pedro Market9 min drive
Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Chaskana Guesthouse is located in the rural community of Sencca, overlooking the city of Cusco and Sacsayhuaman archaelogical site (15 minutes in car from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco). The Guesthouse has views of Salkantay mountain to the west, and Ausangate mountain to the east, (and Cusco city), making for spectacular sunrise and sunsets and night light vistas. Sencca is on the way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu, and close to the Poroy train station where trains to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) depart. Chaskana Guesthouse provides a comfortable and enjoyable stay for those wishing to get out of the city and interact with local people, without being far away from city conveniences. Rates include WiFi, and a welcome pack including breakfast items and firewood. Parking is available on site. There is a local bus which you can catch into town for 1 sol (takes about 30 minutes), or taxis cost 15 soles for a 15-20 minute drive.

Property manager

Rachel & Yom

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Mountain view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Microwave

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cusco

Located in Cusco, this cottage is in a rural area. Q'engo and Arch of Santa Clara are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bird Watching in peru and San Francisco Church Museum and Catacombs. Apukunaq Tianan and Museo de Historia Natural are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

Cusco, Cusco

What's nearby

Plaza de Armas - 8 min drive
Cusco Cathedral - 8 min drive
San Pedro Market - 9 min drive
Coricancha - 9 min drive
Sacsayhuaman - 14 min drive

Getting around

Poroy Station - 13 min drive
Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Sancris Restobar Mirador - 10 min drive
JC's Cafe - 7 min drive
The Garden Grille&Bar - 7 min drive
Aulita Cafe Boutique - 8 min drive
Tertulias Grill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Views and Rural Living at Chaskana Rural Guesthouse, Sencca, Cusco pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Great Views and Rural Living at Chaskana Rural Guesthouse, Sencca, Cusco located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Apukunaq Tianan and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Plaza de Armas. Museo Irq’i Yachay and San Francisco Church Museum and Catacombs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

9 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einfach, ländlich und gemütlich

Das Haus liegt in dem Ort Sencca, ein kleines, ruhiges und friedliches Dorf. Wir haben die Ruhe und Aussicht auf Cusco sehr genossen. Direkt am Haus ist die Endhaltestelle vom Bus “Santiago Expreso“. Mit dem Local Bus ist man in 20-30 min in der Stadt Cusco und kommt schnell ins Zentrum. Das Haus ist einfach und mit allem ausgestattet, was man für den täglichen Bedarf braucht. Man muss sich jedoch darauf einstellen, dass aus der Dusche kein warmes Wasser kommt oder der Strom ausfällt. Uns hat das überhaupt nicht gestört. Wasser kann man auch aufkochen, wenn man es warm braucht ;-) und wenn es abends sehr kalt wird, kann man den Ofen anfeuern und es sich richtig gemütlich machen. Wer es abgeschieden mag und sich selbst versorgen möchte, können wir das Haus wärmstens empfehlen! Wir haben uns richtig wohl gefühlt. Wir waren vor allem sehr Dankbar über unseren Gastgeber Raul. Er hat sich um alles gekümmert, wenn wir etwas brauchten. Ob Auto, ATV oder Kletterausrüstung etc., Raul stellte alles zur Verfügung und gab wertvolle Tipps für jegliche Ausflüge rund um Cusco! Raul spricht sehr gut Englisch, wodurch wir uns sehr gut verständigen konnten.

Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neisa F.

30 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House in Sencca

My boyfriend and I stayed at Yommy’s place for over a month. It was a beautiful experience to wake up to the stunning views of the hills around us, the house is located up in Sencca which is higher than Cusco, it was perfect for us as we got to spend most of our time out of the city and in nature, we still visited Cusco most days as it was so easy to do, there is a bus stop right outside the house that takes you straight to the center for 1 sol, its about 20 mins away. Yommy is a tour guide, so we went with him and his brother just behind the house to go Zip-lining and do the Tarzan Swing, it was so cool. They made sure we were safe and the experience itself was breathtaking. I would recommend talking to Yommy about any tours you are interested in. The house itself is small and cosy, it gets cold sometimes but there is a fireplace and fire wood just outside the house. The kitchen is kitted out with pots and pans, plates and glasses, as well as a blender, which we made lots of use of. There is a sun room, which gets very warm, I enjoyed doing Yoga here most mornings, there is also a cute little garden as well. we loved living in this rustic house and when we come back to Peru we hope to stay here again.

Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Manon A.

15 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perú style!

If you want to experience the Peru life, this place is offering a chance to live 20 minutes away by bus from busy Cusco. Buses are 30 seconds away from the house, and there is basically a bus waiting for you. Yum has been a great host. Know that sometime there is water and sometime not. There was moment without electricity, just be opened to experience it. Yom and the neighbourhood ( Kim, Silver the dog) were fun to be with.

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

11 Dec 2018

A most excellent place to stay with a great host family!

A perfect situation for my long stay in Cusco. The Atau family were ideal hosts and always available for any situation beginning with transportation from the airport on my arrival. As a licensed tour operator and guide, Yom was an invaluable source in planning access and providing information about all the important sites in the area that are worth visiting. The guesthouse is also fantastic and fit perfectly with my needs. Very clean and spacious with a functional kitchen, a great shower and a cozy woodstove which always made for a nice way to wind down after doing touristy things in the hectic city. Yom even made sure I had plenty of kindling and firewood the whole time. Not for everyone but if you want a taste of real Peruvian local culture and a quiet spacious retreat with access to all that the Sacred Valley has to offer, this is the place to stay!

Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Grant S., Saskatchewan Canada

10 Oct 2018

Perfect

What a wonderful experience. Great house. Great people. Really felt cared for and well taken care of at this property. Perfect communication from start to finish. Really helped make the trip to Peru an easy journey. Thank you so much. Grant and Corina

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Rachel & Yom

I am from Australia and married to a Peruvian, we built the guesthouse in 2012 and we are now living permanently in Cusco, Peru with our two young children. My husband is a qualified, experienced adventure tour guide, ask him all about everything to see and do in the area - he loves it! I work from home so am usually close by to assist with any questions or requests. We love meeting people from all around the globe, hearing their stories and sharing what we love about this part of the world.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy living in the community of Sencca as we believe it gives us the best of both worlds. The peace, space and neighborly familiarity of the country with access to basic groceries at the local store, but being close enough to the city to dine at nice restaurants, go to the mall, etc. We are located conveniently between the city of Cusco and Poroy train station on the way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

What makes this property unique

Views of both the Ausangate and Salkantay mountains from the guesthouse as well as towards the city of Cusco. You can interact with the locals in the community, watch them take animals out to pasture or play soccer on Sundays. You can take serene walks at high altitude which is especially good for Andes mountain trek preparation. The wood fire heater for those cold Andean nights creates a cozy feel.