Location.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0In the Barranco neighborhood of Lima.\u00a0 I shared my pre-trip assessment of the neighborhoods, and I’m so glad we chose Barranco as our base for the three nights. \u00a0There were a lot of options for dining, and it felt a lot smaller than other areas of Lima (in a good way!). \u00a0With taxis and public transportation, we really didn’t have any issues getting from one place to another, so staying in Barranco didn’t keep us from visiting other parts of the city. \u00a0We were also rewarded with amazing views of the Pacific.<\/p>\n Room. \u00a0<\/strong>We stayed in two rooms – No. 1 and No. 4 (if you are looking at the website). \u00a0Unfortunately, the rooms with ocean views were all taken up. \u00a0A bit about how the house is set up: rooms No. 1-5 are in the main house, all on the second floor. \u00a0Rooms No. 1 and No. 2 are on one side – No. 1 overlooks the front garden that needs\u00a0tree trimming services<\/a> to be done now (with a very small balcony) and No. 2 faces out toward the ocean. \u00a0No. 3-5 are on the other side of the house, with 3 facing out toward the ocean. \u00a0No. 3 and 4 each have a door out to a shared terrace that provides a view of the ocean. \u00a0Room No. 5 is in the back of that side and is a suite (I believe it has a double\/queen bed and a twin), Their walls is like Manchester moveable walls<\/a> .\u00a0And there is also a nice terrace on the second floor that faces out toward the ocean. \u00a0And there is also a nice lawn with additional (and closer) views of the ocean, which all guests can use. People need to\u00a0go here<\/a> if they need the best gardening services.<\/p>\n Long story short – I don’t think it’s necessary to have an ocean view room, at all. \u00a0We really enjoyed our first room, and it had a closed off bathroom (this was room No. 1, pictured above). \u00a0Room No. 4 was also very nice, but while the bathroom area was sectioned off, there wasn’t actually a door (not an issue for us, but may be for some travelers!).<\/p>\n All that said, there are three additional rooms that are closer up to the ocean and have balconies overlooking the Pacific. \u00a0These would be my top pick (they are a little more expensive), but I would stay in any of the rooms again.<\/p>\n Dining.<\/strong>\u00a0 Breakfast is offered daily (I think it was from 7am-noon). \u00a0Instead of the normal buffet you see at many hotels, the breakfast at Second Home Peru is just like home! \u00a0Lilian greets you in the kitchen, which has one large table and a smaller one off to the side. \u00a0We were provided orange juice, toast, and cereal upon arrival. \u00a0She then served us tea or coffee and made eggs to order! \u00a0It was a wonderful time to chat and learn more about her background, while also getting tips for our time in Lima.<\/p>\n Amenities.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0This B&B has many amenities to help make you feel at home: free wifi, TVs in each room,\u00a0common areas with seats and\u00a0views, hot tea available 24\/7, breakfast, and even an outdoor pool\u00a0(it was a little too cold while we were there, but it’s great to have the option).\u00a0 One of the most unique amenities is the art studio of famous Peruvian artist, Victor Delfin.\u00a0 His daughter, Lilian,\u00a0runs the B&B and offers daily tours of the studio between certain hours.\u00a0 Unfortunately we were not able to take advantage of this (next time, for sure!) but we were still able to enjoy Mr. Delfin’s art throughout the house, including\u00a0paintings each room and sculptures throughout the property.<\/p>\n Second Home Peru in Lima is a gem, and Lilian definitely makes you feel at home. \u00a0It was so hard for us to leave after three short nights. \u00a0The property is beautiful and we could have spent much more time just relaxing on the grounds, enjoying the view, while sipping tea (or wine).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Once we chose Barranco has a home base, we quickly narrowed in on Second Home Peru as the place to stay. \u00a0It was a great choice! The owner, Lilian, was so helpful and not only provided fantastic restaurant recommendations, but … Continue reading ![\"Second](\"http:\/\/suitcasejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Second-Home-Peru-Room-No-1-500x123.jpg\")
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