Surfer’s dream: 3-story bamboo beach home in Mompiche, Esmeraldas
Exuding the feel of open-air living, situated in the heart of Mompiche’s best neighborhood, and less than 50 steps from the ocean, this property is everyone’s tropical escape fantasy, made real. Custom-built, multi-level bamboo home in the iconic “paradise lost” fishing/surf village of Mompiche, on Ecuador’s northwest coast where jungle meets sea. Mompiche is the next frontier of Ecuador’s burgeoning surf/ecotourism destinations – the time is now; word is out!
Except for hardwood floors, this 4Br/2Ba home is entirely constructed of locally-sourced sustainable eco-alternatives: giant bamboo, palm trunks, and thatch. Enclosed living space across the three floors totals 1,518 square feet (141 m2), with roughly half of the 2,056 square foot (191 m2) property’s yard occupied by tropical plants. Well-maintained since it was built by expert bamboo craftsman Dairon Cobo in 2009, including a refinishing of floors and exteriors, roof thatch replacement, regular pest prevention, and recent installation of a new perimeter fence and hardwood doors throughout.
Options for this property are many: straightforward conversion to a charming beach hotel, your dream home next to South America’s longest-breaking left, or the most coveted digital nomad co-op/escape in Latin America…buyer’s choice. On Airbnb since 2015, the property already has a loyal following of clientele (reviews/photos at Bamboo Beach Home in Surfer’s Paradise).
Price reduced to $129,000. Wild west opportunity! Motivated seller.
Key highlights include:
• 2nd & 3rd floor views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding jungle
• high-speed fiber optic internet (currently 25mbps, soon to be 40mbps)
• strategic location for businesses
• suspended interior bamboo bridge with bird’s eye view of kitchen
• kitchen with tiled island and ample shelving, plus 2-door chrome refrigerator
• oversized A-frame windows in both 3rd-floor bedrooms
• balconies on all 3 floors
• bio-digester septic system
• gravity-based water distribution system (well water)
• spacious dual shower in the master bathroom, now with hot water
• covered carport with a ground-level security system
• spacious patio with tropical plants; room to build/expand in back
• legally registered deed and all property taxes up to date
• recent/significant improvements to village infrastructure: fiber optic available, ATM machine installed, reinforced oceanfront Malecón retaining wall
For more information, please contact arogers@pinchot.org or +52 322 373 4049 (WhatsApp). Expat-savvy realtor available to assist, should potential buyers desire.
*Note: Owner has two other similar, but smaller properties for sale in Mompiche at $59,000 and $45,000. The former is oceanfront and the latter is 50 steps away. Please inquire for further info.
Address: Calle La Fosforera, frente al Hotel “Bam-bu”, Mompiche, Esmeraldas Province.
Furnished, negotiable, Pets are allowed.
Please mention GringoPost when inquiring about this property. Property ID: RE-1653625037
I am the owner, Amy Rogers: arogers@pinchot.org 523 22 373 4049







