A peaceful haven in Northern Patagonia

Entire home in Llifén, Chile

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.83 out of 5 stars.12 reviews
Hosted by Antonio
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Mountain view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Unwind in the hot tub

This is one of the few places in the area with this amenity.
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Nestled in the Andes, this house offers absolute tranquility on the banks of the Calcurrupe River. Surrounded by native forest and mountains, it is ideal to disconnect and enjoy the song of the birds and the murmur of the river, without human structures in sight. With 350 meters of riverfront, the 13-hectare property boasts a natural beach where the current is soft and safe to bathe. At sunset, relax in the hot jar and at dusk, admire the starry sky.

The space
The modern-style house features two bedrooms (one with a king-size bed and another with two single beds); an indoor bathroom and a full New England-style outdoor bathroom; the main living room with a fully equipped kitchenette; and a terrace overlooking the river. The side of the cabin facing the river has floor-to-ceiling windows.
Although isolated, the cabin is 8 kilometers from Llifén, with a supermarket, medical care and dining options. Futrono, with additional services, is 22 kilometers away.

Note to guests: The house is in a remote location, ideal for self-sufficient people who love nature and tranquility. The cell phone signal is weak, but excellent satellite Internet provided by Starlink is offered. The house is our vacation home, not a business, so we only rent it out once or twice a year.

Guest access
The region is close to Valdivia Airport, 129 kilometers to the east, and Osorno Airport, 120 kilometers to the south, both with daily flights between Santiago and the region. Both airports have facilities of the major car rental companies. We will provide driving directions and maps (.kms file for use with a GPS device).

Other things to note
Fly-fishing in the Calcurrupe (Mapudungun for the path of the sorcerer) Step out of the house and walk a few steps down to the river and you’ll be fishing in one of the best spots for fly-fishing in Northern Patagonia. Roderick Haig-Brown, in his book Fisherman’s Winter, stated that the town of Llifén (and the Calcurrupe River) is the best fishing center in Chile. The town of Llifén has a deep and long fly-fishing tradition that dates back to the early 1900s when many skilled European fishermen were attracted by the excellent fishing and the strength of the trout in Lake Ranco and the Calcurrupe River. The first small factories of flies in South America and one of the first fly-fishing lodges in the Chilean Patagonia were established in the town of Llifén. Today the Calcurrupe and the town of Llifén have a well-established reputation as a trout fisherman's choice destination. The fishing season opens on the second Friday of November and closes on the first Sunday of May. The months of November to February are best for trout (rainbow and brown) fishing, and March and April are ideal for Chinook and Coho Salmon. The caretaker lives near the cabin in the Auquinco community and is an expert fishing guide with a McKenzie ‘style’ boat for driftboat fishing. The river flows westward from the Andes, draining the glacial mountain lake Maihue (Mapudungun for Wooden glass) into the larger Ranco Lake (Mapudungun for stormy waters) located in the Andes foothills. The Calcurrupe is 15 kilometers long and about 50-80 meters wide, with a discharge of 175 m3/s of aqua/teal color of rushing waters. For trout fishing, local fishermen usually use a 5-6 wt rod with a weight forward sinking tip flyline of 24 ft sinking and 30 yds. 20 Lb. backing, with another reel with a floating line. For salmon, they usually use a 7-8 wt rod with a sinking tip flyline of 250-350.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
River view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Llifén, Región de los Ríos, Chile

The near town of Llifén (5 miles/8 kms) has all the basic amenities needed: a small market (Apumanque), a medical clinic/urgen care, a pharmacy, hardware stores, and a hot spring. The larger town of Futrono is only 17 miles (28 kms) and has a greater offering of amenities and shopping. Great dining is found at the restaurant overlooking the Ranco Lake, the Pellin y Coigue.

Meet your host

Host
12 reviews
4.83 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: University in Denver, CO
Speaks English, Italian, and Spanish
I am a teacher of sustainability and urban planning.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm