Ole was fantastically helpful and kind. He made our stay so comfortable and his house is lovely.

Stayed in May 2024

Lovely house with a beautiful pool area. Spacious guest room with private bath. Host was very attentive but also gave space when needed.

Stayed in March 2024

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Ole is the best host ever, he gave us good advice about restaurants, how to get to the falls & gave us a lift one day to the Argentinian border. His garden and pool are lovely to return to after a hot day looking at Iguazu falls.

Stayed in February 2024

I can safely say this: This was the most amazing place I ever stayed in all my vacations. Ole and his family created such an amazing facility: The furnitures they collected from different parts of the world are just incredibly beautiful and very authentic, and the garden they made is just breathtaking! We just didn't want to leave the place after having our breakfasts in this nice garden. You can literally spend hours hanging out in this refuge, but you have waterfalls to visit so at some point you have to leave the house :) Ole also did an amazing job with the room, everything was very clean and thought for. And it was the most comfortable bed to sleep in! Ole is a very kind host, and he also helped us a lot with organizing our trip to Iguazu Falls, he answered my questions beforehand and even sent me suggestions with links before coming to Foz de Iguazu. While we were there, he helped us to plan our days, and also brought us to the Argentinian border with his car so that it wasn't too complicated for us to pass the border & visit the Argentinian side of the falls. I have to say Ole and his family poured their hearts out for this place, and it became the most amazing villa to stay. We are very thankful to them for making our stay not only relaxing & comfortable but also very inspirational! It was one for the books & we will never forget!

Stayed in February 2024

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Ole was a wonderful host. Breakfast at the time we requested (quite early because of tours we took). He even drove us to the airport at the end of our stay! Highly recommend this peaceful, beautiful retreat.

Stayed in February 2024

Exceptional stay in a very comfortable and beautiful house. The host is the best you can ask for and he contributed to three great days with his recommendation, assistance and kindness. We felt like guests, not clients. Not to mention the delicious breakfast served with great care by the swimming pool. Look no further and book this place for a wonderful stay in Foz do Iguaçu :) Thanks Mr. Ole!

Stayed in January 2024

Super comfortable room. The host Öle was amazing and helped us in every way to have an optimal experience at the Waterfalls. There were also some excellent restaurants in town.

Stayed in November 2023

El Refugio is a Garden of Eden located in a quiet side street right next to Foz city center. The house itself is outstanding and all facilities of an exquisite quality! The garden was my favorite place with an aboundance of exostic plants and flowers. The pool in the middle of the garden is big enough to have a proper swim after an exhausting day. Swimming and/or relaxing in the garden is just wonderful. The room was quite spacious, super clean and had a big confortable bed. The bed linen felt super soft and were of high quality. There was even a real duvet - not just a sheet to cover yourself. The bathroom had a big shower; warm water was always available. Additonally, there was a refrigerator with some soft drinks and beers free of charge. The breakfast (served in the garden) was of high quality and always freshly prepared. Ole asked me what I liked (I am vegetarian) and adjusted the breakfast accordingly. I really enjoyed the company of my host Ole as we had some amazing conversations. He was really helpful and answered all my questions regarding how to visit the waterfalls or how to cross the border to Argentina and assisted me when needed. I highly recommend El Refugio in general but especially for female solo travellers as it is a wonderful place that is super safe and welcoming. Thank you Ole !!

Stayed in November 2023

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I’ve been traveling for several weeks in Brazil. This was by far the best experience at a hotel I’ve had. The host is very helpful with questions, the building and grounds are beautiful, room was spacious and had every amenity you could think of. Host includes a wonderful spread at breakfast - much better than anything you’ll get at a large hotel. I wish I could have stayed a couple more days to enjoy the pool and relaxing mood.

Stayed in November 2023

Breakfast was good enough for a king!

Stayed in September 2023

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Great location, some very good walkable restaurants. You can use Uber to get anywhere and it is very handy for the falls both Brazilian and Argentinian. The property is lovely with a rustic character and Ole is all you could ask for as a host.

Stayed in September 2023

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Amazing place, beautiful house, spacious and beautiful room, amazing host, very friendly, welcoming. The host gave a lot of extra information and helped us around. Highly recommended!

Stayed in June 2023

Ole is a great host- and the place is just beautiful!! The name 'El Refugio' matches 100 percent- we strictly recommend- and will come back as soon as possible!! Ralph & Susanne

Stayed in February 2023

Ole the owner is the finest host I've ever stayed with, wonderful.

Stayed in January 2023

nothing, it was great highly recommended to those who can enjoy the beautiful design and calmness

It’s probably one of the most beautiful houses you can stay in Foz and the host is extremely nice person

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing all was perfect thanks to Oles hospitality and wonderful house.

Ole and his little paradise El Refugio welcomed us with excellence. The room was very clean, spacious and had everything we needed. There was even a fridge with cold soft drinks beers and wine in there that we could take free of charge. Each morning Ole prepared for us a fantastic breakfast on the terrace that filled us up for the whole morning. Ole also offered for extra charge trips to the airport and the cataratas which was very convenient for us as we didnt have a car.

Stayed in January 2023

Hospitality of Ola and beautifull house with the garden are exelent.

Stayed in January 2023

Ole was a super host. Everything was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in January 2023

There was absolutely nothing we didn't like. Photos online did not do this place justice.

El Refugio is cozy, quiet, gorgeous, extremely comfortable and the owner has anticipated everything a traveler may need and WANT!

Stayed in December 2022

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The room is quite large and private. It had a shower and small room for storing luggage. A refrigerator had complimentary water. The neighborhood is quiet. We walked into the downtown area within a few minutes which provided us with a wide selection of restaurants. A large grocery store was also within walking distance

Stayed in November 2022

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Stayed in November 2022

El Refugio is a haven of peace and Ole is an exceptional host. We came for the second time after a first stay in 2014. Ole organized our day tours perfectly well.

Stayed in August 2022

10/10 stay Ole is so friendly and helpful. Take his advice on all local matters and you will not go wrong! Beautiful home and the room was lovely. Thank you Ole for a wonderful stay...you made everything so easy.

Stayed in July 2022

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Our stay was faultless from the super quick response time to emails in advance of arrival to the very efficient airport pick up from the owner Ole. We had such a lovely time at El Refugio. Ole is a fountain of knowledge on the surrounding area and was so helpful in ensuring our two visits to the Falls were super smooth. We dined at two great restaurants which he recommended and were also lucky enough to be there on a Friday night to enjoy Greengo’s Thai food truck 3 mins walk away. Ole should feel very proud of the experience that he has created for his guests which includes a fabulous breakfast.

Stayed in March 2022