Casa Vacacional con Encanto

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Casa Vacacional con Encanto? The name actually fits – and that’s rare. I mean, most places throw around words like “charm” without backing it up, but this little gem on Mateo de Sosa really does have that special something. The street itself is one of those narrow Puerto de la Cruz roads that feels authentically Canarian, not touristy at all. You’re maybe a seven-minute walk from the Plaza del Charco (honestly, I timed it), but tucked away enough that you won’t hear the late-night bar crowds. The building has this weathered volcanic stone facade that catches the morning light beautifully – I found myself taking photos of the entrance more than once.

What really gets me is how they’ve managed to feel both local and polished at the same time. The interiors have these gorgeous wooden beams and traditional tilework, but everything actually works properly (you’d be surprised how often that’s not the case in converted colonial buildings). The rooms are spacious by European standards, and whoever designed them understood that travelers need real storage space and decent lighting for reading. I appreciated the thick walls too – keeps things cool during the day and surprisingly quiet at night. The staff here genuinely knows the area; when I asked about hiking trails up toward La Orotava, they pulled out a hand-drawn map with shortcuts that aren’t in any guidebook. That kind of local knowledge is gold.

Here’s the thing about Puerto de la Cruz – it’s got this perfect sweet spot vibe where you can walk to the black sand beaches (Playa Jardín is literally ten minutes away), but you’re also close enough to the older part of town to grab proper Canarian food without the tourist markup. Casa Vacacional sits right in that zone where locals still live and work, so you’ll hear Spanish conversations drifting from neighboring balconies rather than just German and English. The 9.7 rating honestly makes sense when you stay here – it’s those little touches like fresh flowers in the lobby, the way they remember your coffee preference, and how they’ll quietly slip extra towels into your room without you asking. Sure, parking can be a bit tight on this street (welcome to the Canary Islands), but there’s a public lot about two blocks up that’s reasonable. If you’re looking for a place that feels like discovering a local secret rather than booking a hotel, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $115. Three-Bedroom House with 2 single beds and 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

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