El Faro del Alto Bio Bio

The owner was really kind, and the view was amazing. It’s so quiet there, and the dogs were great company, ready to play all day. We had our own kitchen and fireplace, which I loved. The only reason I gave it four stars is that we had to pay for a place meant for four even though there were just two of us. There aren’t options for couples, and there’s no phone signal. Still, I really recommend it.

The setting is beautiful, though the place itself is very rustic and basic. I loved staying there, but it could use kayaks.

The only real highlight was the landscape, with a panoramic view from the bedroom. The two cabins we rented cost $78,000 each per night, but both were in awful shape and the stay was unpleasant. There was no maintenance, the walls and ceilings were covered in mold, and the stove was in terrible condition. I can’t imagine staying there in winter. We weren’t given keys for the main lock on arrival, so we had to leave the place unlocked. When the power went out one day, we had to track down the caretaker, who only fixed part of the problem. Some bulbs had burned out, but the main lights had been left on. The decor and amenities weren’t close to what I’d expect for the price. I’ve attached updated photos to give people an idea before visiting. If you bring children, take extra care: the terrace railings were in terrible condition, and the curtains were hung on very unstable strings or metal rods. I don’t recommend this place.

The view was beautiful, and that’s why we went, but the cabins were dirty and poorly maintained. The floors were dirty, there were cobwebs and dust, and the beds were in poor condition. We didn’t have a pleasant stay. Once I saw the cabins, I understood why there were no photos of them on the Instagram page. I don’t recommend it, it’s not worth wasting your money on.