We loved our stay with Ole! Such a great host, incredibly helpful in explaining the mysteries of Iguazu Falls, how to get there etc. the house is a wonderful place to come back to after a long day exploring. Great food options within walking distance of the house which Loe recommended. Honestly it was the perfect place to stay. 10/10

“great stay, great host!!!”

alles :)

“10/10 – A stay that far exceeded all expectations 🧡💛💚”

Our stay with Ole was simply exceptional and without a doubt one of the best accommodations of our entire trip through Brazil. We already encountered unexpected difficulties upon arrival, and without Ole’s support we would not have been able to manage many things. His helpfulness, openness, and warmth were evident from the very first moment and helped us immensely. The house itself is a little dream: lovingly designed, very well maintained, and set within a beautiful garden full of wonderful flowers. Despite its central location, it is wonderfully quiet. Even though Ole also lives in the house, we always had complete privacy and could fully relax and enjoy our time. The room truly left nothing to be desired: spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable, a very cozy bed, perfectly positioned air conditioning, a large refrigerator with drinks, and a spacious bathroom with plenty of storage space – everything was thoughtfully planned. The pool and the garden was also fantastic and a perfect place to unwind. Breakfast was excellent, lovingly prepared, and could be enjoyed in a very relaxed and private atmosphere. We also grew very fond of the animal companions: the sweet cat Mimi and especially the lovely dog Chico, who made our stay even more special. During our travels we stayed in many highly rated accommodations, but Ole deserves more than just 10 points – if there were more, we would give 10 plus without hesitation. There is absolutely nothing to criticize. What stands out most is the exceptional friendliness, warmth, and genuine helpfulness. We will definitely come back and can wholeheartedly recommend this accommodation. These 10 points are truly real 10 points – this place simply has to be experienced. PS: Dear Ole, thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for everything. Without you, we would not have had such a wonderful stay in Voss. We are truly grateful and wish you and your family all the best, lots of love, and a very Merry Christmas. 💛

“Beautiful house and an amazing host”

Everything. Ole the owner was wonderful and so helpful. Arranged transport for us to the Falls and airport. Even took us on a little tour round the area.

Really beautiful house and rooms. Perfect breakfast. The best is the host, who gives a lot of advice and tips for your trip to the waterfalls.

“Friendliest host ever! We had great conversations and a wonderful stay at ole‘s place! Thank you!”

Ole was a fantastic host! He looked after us so nicely, provided lovely breakfast, helped with planning trips and even dropped us almost middle of the night at the airport in order to be in time for our return flight. Sadly we had no time to relax in the pool, a fantastic garden area, you feel as if you are in the middle of the rainforest, but the house is conveniently placed close to all sorts of amenities.

“We had a great time in Ole‘s place and visited both sides of the falls. The second day Ole brought us the border to Arge”

Location close to restaurants

“Really lovely place and a remarkable host”

Attention to detail in the room - everything you want in a room but often dont get. beautiful enclosed courtyard with bird feeders. Ole the host went far beyond his role with advice and practical help. The breakfast was amazing.

“Your palace in Foz”

This is a beautiful guesthouse where a kind, intelligent host looks after you in every possible way. Our room was frankly palatial and Ole serves a superb, big breakfast with hummingbirds on the back porch. Strongly recommended!!

“Excellent stay, great place, great owner and family”

Location was better than expected, safe area, variety of restaurants. Ole the owner went over and above to make us welcome and even got up early to serve our breakfast at 7am, on our last day. The complimentary soft drinks and beers were a nice touch. Would not hesitate to recommend El Refugio, we will miss Ole and his family, even Chico, the 🐶

“Paradise. Beautiful house everything perfect.”

Paradise. Oli made us so welcome in his house. Everything is just beautiful, the room , the garden , the pool , the house. Lots of excellent restaurants nearby. If you're going to Foz then stay here.

“It's an absolutely incredible place to stay, and the host is simply amazing!”

“A little piece of heaven with easy access to the Falls and Town. Fantastic”

There is a fantastic ambience of peace and tranquility… combined with an interior that any designer would be proud of. A superb place to stay with an amazing host

“Absolutely fabulous stay”

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

“Cozy place with fantastic, English speaking host”

Refugio is the right name for this hideout very close to the city center. Ole is an amazing host, absolutely fluent in English, very knowledgeable regarding excursions, restaurants, ..., and was extremly helpful. Breakfast was fantastic with lots of fresh fruit, including the coffee, what sometimes is a nightmare in Brazil . The garden with the pool is calm, cozy, very green, and offers relaxation.

“Ole is a great host and our stay for 3 nights was so relaxing.”

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.

“A Paradise House That You Will Never Want to Leave”

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!

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!

“Most caring host in Brazil!”

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.

“A Garden of Eden in the middle of Foz do Iguaçu! Go there and see for yourself :)”

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 !!