Our home in the cloud forest.

Our story

Villa Doris began in 2007, when we bought a neglected ravine in Nono with a 40-year-old adobe house: two bedrooms, a bathroom and a small kitchen-dining area. Little by little we rebuilt it into a cozy cottage for small groups who want to explore the real Ecuador, and the ravine became a garden of native trees and flowers, now home to hummingbirds, birds and other wildlife.

Villa Doris sits in the village of Nono at 2,875 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Chocó Andino de Pichincha Biosphere Reserve, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Here, the mist drifts over the mountains and the days move at the pace of the forest.

We love what we do and want to share our country with you. Come to Nono, and take home wonderful memories, the warmth of our people and the gratitude of our family, who put their soul into making this place possible.

Our Villa welcomes up to 12 guests in six comfortable and lovely rooms.

The main house

Four bedrooms and four bathrooms, all with mountain views

Heaters and Smart TV

Family room with panoramic views

Dining room overlooking the mountains

Fully equipped kitchen

In the gardens

Two Junior suites with fireplace, private bathroom and garden views

BBQ area

Private parking

Good to know

Wi-Fi available

Private transportation to and from Quito or any other city, upon request

We offer an array of daily activities to explore Nono and the cloud forest

A day in the clouds (Day Tour)

The village of Nono was the ninth county founded by the Jesuits in the colonial times, and remained as a solitary, almost forgotten town, just 20km northwest of Quito.

Because of this particularity, we can offer you a day tour to an off-the-beaten path destination, where you will learn about Ecuadorian history and culture, meet local people, photograph colorful hummingbirds, wild flowers and bromeliads. Hike while the clouds cover the mountains and the village, giving it a mysterious and mystic touch!

We will visit Zuro Loma, one of the most important bird reserves in the cloud forest, to have a close encounter with hummingbirds living in high altitude.

Lunch is included at our country house.

2. Nono & the Eco-route of the Hummingbird (2 days / 1 night)

Just an hour from Quito, this short getaway trades the city for village life, forest paths and a long table at the end of the day.

Itinerary at a glance:

3. Eco-route of the Hummingbird (4 days / 3 nights)

Three nights in Nono for those who want to watch the cloud forest change before their eyes. From forests at 3,400 m down to others at 1,400 m, you will find over 20 species of hummingbirds, native flowers and cascading waterfalls along the way.