The House of Divine Views is a lovingly maintained and comfortable property in the midst of a truly magical forest. What kind of magic? Well, we had heard that the Chilean hawk (peuquito) was reclusive and shy. But two of them dropped by the house every morning and afternoon to be fed, coming within 3 feet of us. There was also a beautiful Southern crested caracara that came by at roughly the same times and was even more social. And an absolutely enormous hare who frolicked on the lawn while the birds ate the chicken and ham we gave them. Never seen anything like it. Obviously the animals of the forest have built up a lot of trust in the owners of the house over many years. We did our best to keep the faith! Walks from the house on roads through the woods are also magical. A dozen different kinds of wild flowers were blooming in the rich, dark volcanic soil. The house itself is very nicely furnished and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We had a good time shopping at nearby fundos and shops for the ingredients in the meals we prepared and consumed in the house. We only ate at restaurants twice. We were staying in springtime when outside temperatures were chilly (especially at night). But the house kept warm from the massive stone fireplace, a wood stove and a gas-fired heater (there are 2 powerful German gas stoves but we only used one). Marian, the owner of the house, as well as her husband,l and the local woman who looks after the house, Claudia, as well as the woman who operates the front gate to what is a secure property (Parque los Volcanes), Vicky, were all very helpful. They ensured that we had an excellent time. We did and are grateful. NB We were a party of 4, a good number for this house. A single traveler or couple might consider staying at Marian's cabin, which sits nearby on the same property. But I can't say if the hawks, the caracara and the hare go there so often!

We highly recommend Marian and Matt's home to anyone who is looking forward to a wonderfully peaceful vacation. The house is fully equipped with everything you need and very warm and comfortable. The peace and the views are just "out of this world" ! It is also perfectly located and close to all the fun activities & sight-seeings available around the lakes and volcanoes. Our children 15 and 11 had a blast exploring nature and feeding the wild life (2 hawks and a family of fox - Mom and her 2 babies). We will definitely be back next summer! Thank you Marian & Matt for everything!

A family of three adults, we spent a week in December 2014 in this charming chalet-style house. The description, photographs, specifications, and reviews from other guests are all accurate and don't need repeating here. The place is roomy and very comfortable, everything works and is as uptodate as can be given that it is in a remote Chilean location. The decor is warm and homey, the kitchen more than fully equipped, and the beds very comfortable. The owner was lodging in the nearby cabin during our stay, and acted as an attentive host, including help with a balky lock, operation of the hot tub, and even to laying fires in the stove and fireplace. This not your run-of-the-mill sterile, anonymous, timeshare type of rental. We are completely satisfied with our stay and highly recommend the House of Divine Views. Foxes, hawks and caracaras visit regularly, in pairs, and they are partial to hot dogs - bring a generous supply!

My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of staying here for 4 days in October, and can not recommend it enough!! While the pics and description online look great, they do not even do it proper justice. The view from the back deck of Volcan Orsono was spectacular....and you get this same view from the very spacious Master Bedroom in the upstairs loft. The house came complete with everything you could possibly want or need for your stay. The kitchen was very well stocked with all items you would need, including an array of spices. We did not use the fireplace but it was stocked with plenty of firewood. The furniture, linens, bedding, towels, etc. were all in immaculate condition, and well cared for. The Wifi worked with no issues and was pretty fast. Getting to the house can be a little tricky given its very secluded location. Marian provided very detailed directions, but there are a few turns that cold be easy to miss, so just pay close attention when driving. It would probably be best to make sure your first drive to the house is done in the daylight as it can be a little tricker in the dark. Marian was extremely attentive and answered all of my numerous questions very quickly and thoroughly. Her directions also included important places such as the grocery store in Puerto Veras which was great. We drove to Puerto Veras and had a great afternoon(there are numerous shops, restaurants, and a nice beach on the lakefront). It was about a 30 minute drive. There were only 2 of us, but the house is definately big enough to accommodate larger groups....and there is also a little cabin adjacent to the house that is just as nice and sleeps 2 more people. All in all, we had an amazing time and would highly recommend The House of Divine Views!!

My wife and i joined our daughter, son in law and 3 year old granddaughter for five nights of pure bliss at House of Divine Views. We have traveled the world and this is the most spectacular home we have found. Beautifully furnished with everything one could want, we enjoyed the hot tub, comfy living room, fireplace stocked with plenty of dry wood, the huge back yard and deck and of course the amazing view of Volcan Osorno. The flowers surrounding the home allowed for beautiful bouquets at the dinner table. The kitchen was fully stocked with every appliance, dish, pan and spice we needed to allow us to make delicious meals. The interior furnishings were super comfortable and the interior design was beautiful. The upstairs master bedroom was huge and luxurious. Having a washer-dryer was handy and the wifi worked without a hitch. The location away from town allowed for virtual privacy yet was close enough for access to all of the amazing sites and activities available in the gorgeous Lake District. We took the ski lift up Volcan Osorno for amazing views, made the short drive to Petrohue Falls and Lago Todos de Santos, drove south towards Patagonia for stunning mountain scenery and enjoyed fantastic meals in Puerto Varas. We drove to Chiloe to see the penguins (totally cool) and ate way too much kuchen in Fruitillar! So much to see, not enough time! Our host was a delight to work with. Excellent communication and attention to detail. You simply can't find a more amazing home to stay in to enjoy all this beautiful home and location has to offer. Five nights were not enough! Thank you Marian

My wife and i joined our daughter, son in law and 3 year old granddaughter for five nights of pure bliss at House of Divine Views. We have traveled the world and this is the most spectacular home we have found. Beautifully furnished with everything one could want, we enjoyed the hot tub, comfy living room, fireplace stocked with plenty of dry wood, the huge back yard and deck and of course the amazing view of Volcan Osorno. The flowers surrounding the home allowed for beautiful bouquets at the dinner table. The kitchen was fully stocked with every appliance, dish, pan and spice we needed to allow us to make delicious meals. The interior furnishings were super comfortable and the interior design was beautiful. The upstairs master bedroom was huge and luxurious. Having a washer-dryer was handy and the wifi worked without a hitch. The location away from town allowed for virtual privacy yet was close enough for access to all of the amazing sites and activities available in the gorgeous Lake District. We took the ski lift up Volcan Osorno for amazing views, made the short drive to Petrohue Falls and Lago Todos de Santos, drove south towards Patagonia for stunning mountain scenery and enjoyed fantastic meals in Puerto Varas. We drove to Chiloe to see the penguins (totally cool) and ate way too much kuchen in Fruitillar! So much to see, not enough time! Our host was a delight to work with. Excellent communication and attention to detail. You simply can't find a more amazing home to stay in to enjoy all this beautiful home and location has to offer. Five nights were not enough! Thank you Marian

We stayed at this house in January 2014. We had a group of 4 people, ages 24-26. We rented an SUV (good decision given the quality of roads) and drove from Puerto Montt to Ensenada and to this house around 7pm. It stays light outside till late, so visibility was not an issue. The directions to the house can be tricky as it's not on any maps. The house is about 15min off from any paved roads. Make sure you get detailed directions to the house before your trip. The house itself is great - the views are unbeatable and amazing. There is a private hot tub, outdoor grill, indoor fireplace, large backyard. There are many dishes and the house is well equipped with standard supplies. There is a lot of wildlife near the house, we saw the fox and hawks even though we were away from the home often and were active every day. You can see tons of stars, shooting stars, etc at night. Remember to buy coals if planning to use the outdoor grill (we didn't find any at the house), and lighter fluid wouldn't hurt either. We had a small issue where the house ran out of water for an hour or two on our last morning, but it seems that can happen sometimes and is repaired within half of a day or so. Ours came back on 2 hours later without issue. There seemed to be lots of instructions for locking the house, doors, gate - we didn't end up locking the gate at all and it seemed to be quite private in general, so no complaints there. During your stay you must do the following activities or excursions depending on how much time you have. The top is most important to do, and the bottom is only if you more time. - drive up to volcano Osorno (takes 2-3 hours there and back) - go canyoning through ko-kayak excursions. - go rafting through ko-kayak - go see petrohue falls - go kayaking through ko-kayak - visit puerto varas - visit puerto montt

This house truly lives up to its name, it has divine views of Osorno volcano, and is set in its own wooded grounds. The house itself is light, spacious and well appointed with a stunning view from the living rooms and master bedroom, which is open plan with a huge window, cathedral ceiling and timbered beams. Not to be missed nearby are Lago de Todos des Santos, the Petrohue waterfalls and the road to the volcano itself, all in the National Park. We skied, we hiked (Paso Desolation), we visited the coast and fjords past Ralun, we drove around the lake, stopping at Frutillar and the German museum. A four wheel drive vehicle helped with all the exploring! We would highly recommend this property, which is well maintained and stocked with everything you may need, and the local area for its stunning scenery, variety of nearby activities and friendly people. A wonderful stay, and a very helpful and solicitous owner.

This is a fine home in a beautiful part of the world. Owner was extremely responsive to some minor issues. Everything was as described, including the visiting wildlife :) I recommend this property to those wanting a very comfortable, upscale accommodation in an otherwise remote location. The hiking in the nearby National Park is GREAT!

We couldn't help ourselves but return for a third stay at the House of Divine Views. It really is such a superb location and beautifully designed house, and by the third time, it felt like coming home. The house is so flexible, we had friends up for one of the nights, and with the cottage added in, you can feel comfortable with either as a couple or with a large group. Marian is a pleasure to deal with, so helpful with any information you might need. I can't add anything else other than to highly recommend this for your Chilean holiday

I'm writing this review in a state of utter relaxation after an unforgettable stay at Vistas Las Divinas. It really is as beautiful as the other reviews say, and the photos do not do it justice. Equipped with everything you could possibly need, super comfortable beds, and so many fantastic activities in the vicinity, that is, if you can manage to tear yourself away from the view! The house is beautifully furnished with personal touches throughout, and was impeccably clean.

This property was way beyond our expectations. It is simply beautiful. We have rented condos and houses in many parts of the world. This is in the top 3. We especially appreciated the comfort of the bed, and the quality of the furniture etc. Waking up in the morning to a magnificent view of the volcano was so uplifting, one could lie there and meditate on all sorts of things. Two words describe the house and gardens; namely, peace and utter tranquillity. It is truly a magical place, and one we plan to visit again next year, this time for several weeks.

We stayed in the House of Devine views for 5 nights in mid-January and wished we could have doubled (or tripled) the length of our stay! Between all the activities in and around Enseanada and Puerto Varas, with Chiloe only a day-trip away, we kept ourselves very busy and looked forward to returning back to this gorgeous home in the woods each evening, to enjoy BBQ´s meals on the patagonian outdoor grill, gaze in awe at the beautiful Volcan Osorno, soak in the hot tub with some fabulous Chilean wine and take in the spectacular star-filled sky. After living in Chile for 16 months, we appreciate the qualities and comforts of a well-built, well-appointed home... Marion had everything we needed to feel comfortable and thoroughly enjoy our stay! Marion was extremely responsive and helpful with all our inquiries and was a pleasure dealing with. I highly recommend this rental to anyone who wants to enjoy this area and have a truely memorable and peaceful stay. Thank you again Marion!

We stayed at La Casa de Vistas Divinas for 6 nights at the end of the Chilean summer and it was unforgettable. The views of the volcanos were the highlight, whether it was waking up to the sunrise, watching the clouds roll across the sky, relaxing on the deck watching the sunset, or seeing the glow of the snow-capped peak in the moonlight. Also enjoying the amazing stars from the hot tub was a close second. The rooms were clean and the kitchen was well stocked, we cooked several meals there and even used the outdoor BBQ. If you spend time outside you will see wildlife such as rabbits and hawks. The location is a bit off the main road so be prepared for a dirty, rocky drive. There are many activities in the area: rafting the Petrohue river with Ko'Kayak, Eco-Adventure at Petrohue Lodge, driving up to the Volcano Osorno ski lodge, day trip to Cochamo and driving around Lake Llanquihue, and many hiking trails including Laguna Verde and Sendaro Solitario. Marian was a terrific host and made sure that every detail was arranged and explained to us so we knew exactly what to expect. We would highly reccommend this house if you like to be out in the forest and really experience nature with the comforts of a nice, safe, relaxing lodge atmosphere. Can't wait to come back someday.

This house lives up to it's name! Patagonia is magnificent. To come home at the end of a long and tiring day and just sit on the deck of this beautiful home and soak in the stars and the fresh air is an inspiration. Waking to the incredible mountain so close that you feel you can reach out and touch it is awesome. The house itself was totally outfitted at every level. All the comforts of home...and more! Thanks for a wonderful week.

The house is beautiful, confortable and convenient for all destinations in the area. A touch of ellegant rustic ambience, all modern conveniences (including washing machines and expresso coffe maker). Marian is a superb host, will take care even from abroad. A real home away from home. Not to mention the grand vulcano view and wonderful sunset/sunrises. Highly recommended.

We would like to add our enthusiastic agreement to the reviews of other travellers. Marian's house is actually lived in by her from time to time and therefore has every amenity that you could want. It is secluded, very quiet, and surrounded by wildlife. We loved the hot tub,and Marian was happy to try to accommodate our specific needs. Beautiful stars. Very close to the Osorno Volcano, where you can ride the chair up year round for amazing views and hikes. I biked DOWN the Volcano....awesome experience. Overall, magical. Thanks, Marian!

House of Divine Views is the perfect place to stay if you would like to explore the Ensenada/Northern Patagonia area of Chile. The house is set against the jaw-dropping view of Volcano Osorno and makes for a magical and peaceful experience. The house itself feels wonderful and has obviously been created with a special touch. My partner and I explored Chiloe Island, Cochamo, Petrohue River, Lake Todos Santos, and Puerto Varas during our stay. Every evening we would return to make a wonderful dinner in the complete kitchen and drink wine under the stars in the hot tub. Waking up to the sunrise with Osorno out the window made us feel like we were dreaming. We LOVED our stay! Thank you Marian for creating such an amazing place for the world to share! Sincerely, Gwendolyn Wyard