Joel was a perfect host, very friendly and endearing, quick to answer. Bed was the best we have ever slept in! Beautiful views.

Stayed in March 2024

I had the pleasure of staying one night with a lovely local family on Uros Island, and it was an experience I'll never forget. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the host family who went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment throughout our brief stay. The hospitality was outstanding, with the family preparing delicious meals for us and organizing fantastic excursions to explore the beauty of the island. Their genuine care and attention made us feel like part of their family, and we were truly touched by their kindness. The accommodation itself exceeded our expectations. The house was beautifully decorated and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The highlight was definitely the huge bed and panoramic windows offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Plus, the heater provided kept us cozy during the chilly night. To top it all off, the family even surprised us with a thoughtful parting gift before we left, further demonstrating their warmth and generosity. It was an excellent experience! If you're looking for an authentic and unforgettable experience on Uros Island, look no further than this wonderful homestay with an incredible local family.

Stayed in March 2024

The water pressure in the shower was absolutely minimal, albeit hot during daytime.

We felt very much welcome from start to finish and had a great stay here - good communication with the host, pickup by boat and warm reception, a delicious dinner of grilled trout and a very good breakfast, information about the pueblo and life in the Uros community, hot water bottles for the night, and the host even brought a boat around when I wanted to have a swim in the lake. It was lovely enjoying the daytime sun and a nighttime thunderstorm from behind the huge windows and underneath some wonderfully warm blankets! Fully recommend this place!

Stayed in February 2024

This is the best accomodation on the Titicaca lake at local, nice people. Joel is very good guy, do everything best for you, possible and impossible as well😊 Beautiful and peaceful place to stay. I recommend!!!

Stayed in February 2024

Don’t expect luxury! The facilities are very basic but that is part of their ‘get away from it all’ charm. There is a ‘compost’ toilet and I couldn’t get the running water to run very much at all. The building is basically a shack built on reeds but is spacious and has 2 huge picture windows overlooking the lake and a verandah. There is no tv or anything like that but there are USB ports to charge phones.

If you want to ‘get back to basics’ in the most tranquil (and beautiful) location imaginable then if you go here you’ll have gone to the right place! I arrived at Puno station at about 6.30pm and a waiting taxi took me to the boat departure point where the accommodation owner was waiting with a covered boat and a blanket (it was raining). It is about a 20 min ride to the island. I couldn’t see much as it was dark but the guy obviously knew exactly what he was doing and where he was going. On arrival I was offered an evening meal (at very reasonable cost) and a flask of hot water and tea bags. And a bottle of cold water. There was a portable gas heater which was on and the owner (Joel) made it very clear I could keep it on as long as I liked. I needed WiFi and the only way to achieve it was for him to leave me his own phone and connect by tethering. That obviously meant he was without his own phone for the evening. Now that is going the extra mile! He couldn’t have been more helpful. In the morning he brought me a nice breakfast including a cooked omelette, yoghurt, coffee, fresh fruit and bread. Opening the curtains to see the Lake on a beautiful morning was quite something. Then I was treated to a personal boat transfer back to the dock, an unforgettable journey with a few small detours on the way to point out some interesting locations around the lake. And at the dock the taxi Joel had arranged to take me to Juliaca airport was waiting. Everything worked like clockwork due to Joel’s professionalism and organisation. He had thought of everything. The bed is huge, very comfortable and the covers are very warm. As I left the island his wife handed me a lovingly hand made necklace with a little boat on it.

Stayed in January 2024

View, bed, clean, communication, made to feel welcome

The lodge was amazing, very new clean and the bed is the most comfortable I have ever slept in… and my bed at home is very comfortable so that is a compliment! The owners were so lovely and couldn’t make you feel more welcome or at home. I would highly recommend.

Stayed in January 2024

If you are staying in Uros, look no further. Remember, you are staying on an island so a good communication with the host is crucial and you can't find a better host than Joel. He personally picks you up at the port in his boat, takes care of the breakfast (included) and dinner (s30). He really cares about his guests and makes sure you have everything you need. He helps you with the day trips, with your transportation from and to Puno or the airport of Juliaca. He even arranged me a taxi to the airport that was s50 cheaper than the normal price ! The room is more like a little house, it's very spacious with beautiful views over the lake. next to it is a private outside bed. Breakfast and dinner are simple, healthy but very delicious !

Stayed in December 2023

All was the best

All was perfect from the beginning to the end of our stay. One of the nicest people that I met in my life. They took care of us from the first step on their little island in the middle of the lake. The place is the best, and the owners of this lodge are the best too. Very recommended

Stayed in November 2023

That we didn’t stay longer.

What a wonderful off grid experience. Staying with Joel and Luzy is a must do! They are fabulous hosts and make your stay so easy and memorable. They have 3 rooms and we enjoyed a 2 night stay in the larger family room. The beds are super comfy, loads of blankets and a hotwater bottle is delivered after dinner. Room has a gas heater too but we didn’t use it. There is lots of furniture inside and out to relax on. Luzy cooks a great breakfast of fruit and juice, coffee and omelettes with avocado . We ate dinner there both nights. The food is simple home cooked , tasty and fresh. I am gluten free and Luzy accommodated me brilliantly. There was always a thermos of hotwater on request for making tea and coffee. They even had a bottle of wine to sell to us. Joel transfers from the mainland to and from the island and we also did a 2 hour tour around the Uros Island community. Joel was knowledgeable and showed us the best highlights. While I have eluded to off grid it should be noted that you are on a floating island!! There is a compost loo and shower water is from the lake and solar heated. There is no wifi but my own data worked well.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing to dislike!

The location was stunning. A beautiful and cosy lodge and Joel and Lucy are absolutely amazing. Catered to our every need. Is there anything Joel can’t do?! Boat driver, host, cook, tour guide, chauffeur, such a kind person. Would 100% recommend.

Stayed in October 2023

Not at all. There is nothing to not like about.

What an amazing hosts Joel and his wife are. We stayed there for one night and can’t stop talking how great our experience was. Joel took care of all the needs and was very helpful. They have amazing food. We had dinner and breakfast there. Joel organized airport pickup and dropoff. It was so easy to coordinate with him. He answers all the questions and make sure you are completely satisfied. He really treated us like our family. My wife and I are completely overwhelmed by his hospitality. 100/10.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing to do with the lodge itself but night on the lake can get quite cold (we visited late september). The host provides very thick blankets, hot water bottles, and gas heater but bring warm clothes.

We were very touched by the host Joel who went out of the way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. You will be provided with everything you would need - boat transfer, tea bags and coca tea leaves, hot water, as well as dinner meals, local tour of Uros island oxygen tank upon request for a reasonable additional charge. The host also helped arrange transfer from Juliaca airport and to Punu station for an early morning train. I was concerned about having to figure out some of these myself but the host took care of everything for us through prompt communication before and during our stay. The room is very tastefully furnished with local ethnic accents and is spacious for a whole family. You will get big, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, USB charging and floor-to-ceiling glass walls for an unobstructed view of the surrounding lake. Views from the lodge were otherworldly and you get to experience the lake's beauty that changes with time of the day as a privilege of staying on the floating lodge as opposed to taking a day trip.

Stayed in September 2023

This was amazing stay. Joel and Luz are the best hosts. The view from the room is incredible. The hosts went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable: many warm blankets, heater, evening tea and hot water bottles for the night. We got simple but delicious dinner, breakfast was great too. Everything is very clean and well looked after. I highly recommend this beautiful little gem in such a special spot.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Awesome experience staying at this lodge. Joel, Lucy and family are a superb host making sure we are comfortable and enjoying ourselves .

Stayed in September 2023

We loved everything! Wouldn’t change a thing.

This was an unforgettable experience. Joel and Luz we’re the best hosts. The view from the room is incredible. The hosts went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable: warm blankets, heater, tea. They cooked us dinner and it was delicious. The breakfast is included and was a complete and delicious breakfast. The shower had heated water. You have to book this lodge!!!

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing!

Joel and Luz are excellent hosts. Extremely kind and accommodating. The lodge exceeded our expectations, being super in size and had all lovely brilliant finishing touches. The bed was extremely comfortable and warm and Joel and Luz went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing. Go visit this place if you have the chance. Don’t go just for a day trip

We stayed for 1 night at the king suite and we loved every moment of it. We only wished we had more time there. The owners, Joel and Luz, are amazing hosts! He took good care of us showing us around the Uros islands and explaining his culture. Don’t expect luxury when you are staying at a lodge, the luxury is the location itself. The absolute highlight of our stay is when Joel was returning us with his boat to Puno after the sunset and he literally made a bed with blankets and duvets for us to lie down and enjoy the ride while we were observing the Milky Way! Loved every moment of our stay!

Stayed in July 2023

It is very cold so take warm clothes, and as expected you are in a floating island so the toilet facilities are basic but very clean (dry toilet and hot water for your shower but very little pressure) but totally worth the experience!!

I highly recommend this beautiful stay in such a special spot, it is not everyday that you wake up on a floating island surrounded by a beautiful lake. Joel & his wife Luz were extremely helpful & welcoming from day 1. I arrived on Sunday evening from Cuzco (Peru Rail) and Joel arranged a taxi to pick me up from the station to the small port (15soles) where he picked me up on his boat. The room is massive and beautifully decorated with glass windows. They prepared a nice dinner and gave me a hot water bottle as it’s very chilly at night although you have plenty of duvets and blankets and a heater to keep you warm. The next morning I woke up to a beautiful scenery and Joel and Luz lent me the traditional custom and took me around the totora boat to show me some of the other islands, the local school and they medical center (the doctors come only twice a week so for emergencies they have to head to Puno). We also stopped to collect some fish from his fishing net which was their lunch that day. I was initially planning on staying one night only however as Joel explained to me the story of the islanders, how they live and the very welcoming expedience I extended my trip by an extra night. If you want to experience the real Uros lifestyle, with a very welcoming family this is the one for you!

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing to dislike. The facilities are basic but are exceeded by the fascinating location and the lifestyle of the Uros community.

The location was stunning with beautiful views. The property is situated on a reed island which is totally unique and utterly peaceful. The staff were extremely helpful and kind. We had some amazing boat trips.

Stayed in June 2023

Joel was amazing, from making the booking to the actual two night stay. He went out of his way to make sure we were picked up safely from Puno when we arrived late at night and gave us thick blankets on the boat to the island as it was a chilly night. He personally took us around the islands the next day so that we could experience the culture and traditions and even showed us fishing! Would recommend to anyone interested in learning about the Uros traditions and also want to experience tranquillity and amazing sunsets. The accommodation was spacious and bedding comfortable. Thick blankets, hot water bottles and a gas heater provided for the cold nights.

Stayed in May 2023

Amazing 2 days on Joel's family's foating island on Lake Titicaca. A really unique off grid experience to truly reset your batteries. So peaceful and remote....just you, nature and the stunning sunrises and sunsets

Stayed in April 2023

they made us feel at home! nothing was too much to ask! we were there during the protest in Puno so there were no tourist tours but they gave us a whole day private tour! the food was delicious! the craftwork was amazing! this family deserves a score of 11 instead of 10! would recommend this unique experience and lodge to everyone!

Stayed in March 2023

nothing

staff very helpful, warm welcome, caring staff, good breakfast, confortable room with nice view

Stayed in December 2022

Absolutely stunning view of the lake from the room and deck with day bed to relax. Host family was incredible, made sure we were warm and well fed :) Boat trip to and from the islands was gorgeous. Very authentic experience!

Stayed in September 2022