Title: Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92958685&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay Riverside cottage with free breakfast and Hot tub ## Photo gallery for Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay ![Interior - Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay (Mindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92958700/92958685/w1024h678x0y3-f488a733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay (Mindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92958700/92958685/e11c205e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay (Mindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92958700/92958685/w450h683x287y0-da900dc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay (Mindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92958700/92958685/w1024h678x0y3-2554e5b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay (Mindo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92958700/92958685/w1024h680x0y3-48c618a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the River Cabin, where nature's splendor and tranquility await. Unwind in a one-of-a-kind timber-framed cabin with epic valley views, explore 1.5 miles of riverfront on a 140-acre farm and enjoy all meals delivered right to your doorstep. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Remote Luxurious Riverside Jungle Retreat/Farmstay The PERFECT RETREAT to disconnect, unwind and reconnect with nature. Located on a cliff directly riverside with epic valley and river views, TOTALLY OFF THE GRID, solar powered, safe, comfy and luxurious. Designed and hand built by the owners, the River Cabin is the ONLY ACCOMMODATION on the farm, Uniquely located at the union of two rivers at literally the end of the road. The farm is 140 acres with 1.5 miles of riverfront and is all yours to explore and all meals are all delivered ! A one of a kind, timber framed, thatch roofed structure, envisioned, designed and hand built by the owners with onsite, local, renewable and salvaged materials. The space is sited directly on the Saloya River bank, with epic valley and river views. The space is created and filled with natural materials, at once warm, inviting, comfortable and stylish. The design highlights the dramatic location, and features a blend of Japanese, Bungalow, and arts and crafts architectural influences. The cabin and property is totally off the grid with its own sanitary capped mountain spring gravity feed 'zero energy' water system and solar panels provide the electric energy. This cabin is located on Finca Aveterra, a one of a kind farm and homestead envisioned and created by the owners, Jon and Cheryl. At Finca Aveterra our focus is - designing and sculpting a life and a way of living that provides for our basic needs in a sustainable, independent way while creating a richer more diverse landscape for all the farms inhabitants, human, plant, wild and domesticated through the application of Syntropic Agriculture and Permaculture principles and good old fashioned hard work! You have access to our entire property during your stay. We can provide a farm tour if you are interested. Access to an extensive trail system and all riverfront and swim holes. We have a natural swimming pond, fruit trees, bananas, cassava, cacao and coffee and much more. Other things to note - FOOD: The base price of the cabin includes a continental breakfast stocked in the cabin. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking including staples, oil, spices, condiments, coffee, tea, etc. There are a number of options for lunch and dinner: 1) Bring you own supplies and enjoy cooking! 2) Sign up for our farm meal plan and enjoy continental breakfast and a lunch and dinner served to you in the cabin. ACTIVITIES: We can arrange birding tours, fishing tours and massages. For the real birding enthusiast see our hot spot 'Finca Ave Terra" on ebird. Ask about our birding packages. We collaborate with some of the best bird guides in Ecuador. In addition we are located slightly lower than the Mindo area (300 meters) and have additional species on our property not seen in Mindo. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96020000/96013000/96012998/w1600h676x0y0-843ef3e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ShantihOMe: Ecolodge entre Mindo y San Miguel de los Bancos San Miguel de Los Bancos - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=96012998&PinnedHotelID=96012998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66440000/66432300/66432207/w905h683x60y0-9abe7e02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Búho - una casa en medio del bosque!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Mindo, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mindo Cloud Forest and Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mariposas de Mindo Butterfly Garden and Tulipe Archaeological Site-Museum. 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