Answers to some of your questions
If you read our coliving Frequently Asked Questions section carefully, you will realize that we are very honest and clear with the questions and, above all, with the answers.
Why?
- We’re here to help you choose what’s best for you.
- Meet your expectations.
- Reflect, we are a humble and simple accommodation, not suitable for all types of travelers.
What is Coliving?
Coliving is a form of shared accommodation that seeks to create an intentional community, where people live together and develop relationships based on collaboration, respect, and mutual learning.
A Coliving is not a shared apartment, but from the accommodation, an extensive work is developed in order to build community.
What type of coliving is EcoIsleta?
We are a small and short-term coliving. With average stays of our colivers between two weeks and a month and a half.
Our community is composed of about 7 people.
- Ideal for those who want to have their first Coliving experience.
- Intimate and cozy.
- Quiet. Low intensity of community activities.
Who is Coliving for?
Mostly for travelers looking for community-focused accommodation, where they can share their travel experience with other travelers with similar interests.
- Remote workers
- Freelancers
- Conscious travelers
- Artists
- Digital Nomads
What makes us different?
Our Coliving differs in three fundamental elements.
- Open Community – We are a Coliving with a community focus.
- Sustainability – we try to be as sustainable as possible.
- Local impact – we are very committed to our neighborhood.
Where does your money go?
EcoIsleta is a family business, what we earn is used to support our family, our children’s school expenses, food, and some pizza for the weekends…..
We reinvest a lot of money each year in improving and maintaining our 127-year-old Coliving.
To know more about us, we recommend you read our Who we are section
Reservation process
Do we have hidden commissions?
On a personal level, we travel a lot, so we don’t like to find surprises when we arrive at a destination.
In EcoIsleta, we are clear with the rates, you can see them on the web, and when you make the reservation, we send you detailed information about everything included in the payment.
There are no extra charges. You only have to take into account that there are several rooms with air conditioning and that you have to pay separately.
It is also good to remember that some of our amenities are chargeable during the low season. All this information is sent before making the payment.
Why can’t I see the occupancy on the web?
We are a very small accommodation, we manage reservations directly, and for now, we don’t have software to manage reservations.
So the calendar is not available on the web.
How long does it take to respond to a reservation request?
Depending on the day of the week, it may be only a few hours.
I have sent my reservation request, but I haven’t received a reply…
If in 24 hours we have not answered you, maybe your request has gone to our spam box, it has happened to us some times, in that case, try to call us 34 624897153
Important – If your email account is Hotmail, check your Spam folder, because our answer may be there.
Why is Coliving more expensive than a shared apartment?
Simply because a Coliving is not a shared apartment, there are services and services must be charged for.
When you arrive at a Coliving, the bed is made and clean, the wifi works and you can cook yourself some fried eggs. To make it all happen, several people have worked many hours before your check-in.
Some of the expenses we have are…
- Cleaning of common areas and rooms
- Maintenance
- Electricity, Water, wifi
- Amenities
- Taxes
- Marketing and advertising
- Community
In this post, we explain it in detail. Coliving prices.
Check In and Check Out
When is Check In and Check Out?
Check In starts at 11:00 a.m. and is in person, we will be waiting for you at the Coliving to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
Check out is at 11:00 a.m., but you can stay at the Coliving until you have to go to the airport. This service has no extra cost.
My flight arrives at 7 am. Early check in
If you need to arrive before 11:00 a.m., early check-in is available at no additional cost.
If the room is occupied, you have to wait in the common areas until we finish cleaning, or you can go to the beach until we let you know.
What happens if I arrive very late at night? Late check in
We do not charge any extra fee for late check-in.
We also do it in person, so if you come early in the morning, we will be waiting for you at the Coliving to open the door and help you with whatever you need.
We can pick you up at the airport in the evening.
Rooms
How many people live in EcoIsleta Coliving?
The Coliving has 7 rooms with a maximum occupancy of 7 people and if there were a couple, about 9 people.
We do not have shared rooms or bunk beds.
Therefore, we define ourselves as a small, intimate Coliving, ideal for those who want to stay in a Coliving for the first time.
You are looking for a 5 Star Hotel, but you want to stay in a Coliving…
All our communication is focused on making it clear that EcoIsleta Coliving is a place where we try to make the basics work. Don’t expect luxuries.
Your expectations must be in line with our proposal.
We hope for some understanding on your part, for the price we charge, we cannot offer a hotel service.
EcoIsleta seeks to be a shared space, where the important thing is the community experience, friendships, collaborations, shared dinners.
How soundproof is the room?
On this point we are very clear, our Coliving is a 127 year old traditional house. We are not a soundproof hotel and you cannot expect not to hear noise in your room.
We are really a normal house adapted to be a Coliving.
If you are very sensitive to noise, please mention it in your application, so that we can help you choose a room.
In general the house is quiet, and at night no noise can be made after 10 pm.
Is it hot in the room?
Not in winter, it is normal to use a blanket to sleep.
The house is old and has very high ceilings, some rooms have 3 m high ceilings. So the rooms are usually cool.
For occasional moments of high temperatures in summer or if you need to ventilate the room, all rooms have ceiling fans or air conditioning. So this should not be a problem.
Can I lock my bedroom door?
The doors of the rooms have security locks, locking from the inside and outside.
What kind of mattresses and pillows will I find?
Mattresses of the Flex Delta brand. With pocket springs that improve sleep quality, biscoelastic, medium firmness, breathable, hypoallergenic. With fireproof anti-bug lining.
The size of the mattresses is 1.90 m long x 0.90 m wide. In the double rooms there are two beds of these sizes.
Flex Ney pillows, ergonomic biscolastic design, high breathability, hypoallergenic cover and medium firmness.
I have to share my room with someone
You don’t have to put up with anyone’s snoring.
Rooms are not shared with strangers. All our rooms are private
Bathrooms
Can I have my own bathroom?
We have one en-suite bedroom, which is located on the second floor. The other rooms in the house have shared bathrooms.
There are two shared bathrooms for the rest of the rooms, so there is one bathroom for every 3 rooms.
We have no complaints with the shared bathrooms, and if one is occupied, the other is usually free.
Water heaters
- Second floor 50 liters
- Second Floor 30 liters
I can’t stand going to dirty shared bathrooms.
Neither do we. What we do to avoid it is…
- We put a lot of effort into internal communication to ensure correct usage.
- If for any reason the bathroom is dirty, we strongly request that we be notified immediately so that it can be cleaned.
- We professionally clean the bathrooms a minimum of 3 times a week, more than enough to keep them very clean.
I need to go to the bathroom urgently, but someone is taking a long shower.
In general there are no complaints with the bathrooms, and as the house is small and with only 7 members, the bathrooms are usually unoccupied.
It is difficult for both bathrooms to be occupied at the same time.
Photos of the Coliving bathrooms.
Cleaning
I’m going to find a dirty and messy Coliving
We will make every effort to ensure that this does not happen.
To achieve this, we clean the bathrooms and kitchen three times a week. But depending on occupancy it can be more. At least twice a week.
We try to clean in the afternoons, so as not to disturb work hours, but if we have check-ins, we clean in the morning.
I am a dirty and messy person
Houston, we have a problem…
I have absolutely nothing against this type of traveler, but believe it or not, a messy and dirty person can destroy the coexistence and sense of community in a Coliving.
So if this is your case, we ask you to look for another accommodation.
Think twice… we are not talking about cleaning, but about serenity, a less aggressive communication and a collective energy focused on the right things…
If you visit our Coliving you will realize how important cleanliness is to us.
Can I wash my underpants?
We have a washing machine, which you can use at no extra cost.
In our Ecologic store, you can buy some detergent in bulk if you need to run a single washing machine.
Where can I dry my clothes after washing them?
In the Canary Islands we have good weather almost all year round, so you can dry your clothes on the clotheslines on the terrace and in a few hours they should be dry.
We have two, so there are usually no problems drying clothes.
Do I have to dispose of my garbage during my stay?
We separate the Coliving waste into 5 different garbage cans.
We also manage waste, so you don’t have to worry about disposing of garbage during your stay.
Noise
Is there any construction work or noise during the day?
If you are concerned about this issue, we recommend that you ask us about it in your application, as keeping this section updated on a monthly basis is very complicated.
If there is any renovation work in a house near our Coliving, we will let you know.
Can I play the trumpet at 5 o’clock in the morning?
Uhhh… well, well, well…
From 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. there is no noise. Normally our members work from the morning, so many of them go to bed early.
How many parties with DJ and open bar do we do per week?
We like them… but… there is always a “but” to answer this question…
Parties are not allowed in the Coliving, if there is excessive noise, we have installed a system that measures the decibels, to control the noise level in the Coliving.
If there was too much noise, an alarm would sound.
What is the Coliving street like?
The street on which the Coliving is located is a small, quiet side street with very little traffic.
In the street where we are there are no restaurants or terraces, only neighbors’ houses.
To go to the restaurants and nightlife area it is a 350 m walk.
Do we use any system to control noise?
Yes, the Coliving has a decibel sensor in the common areas.
If there is excessive noise in the common areas, an alarm will sound in the coliving and we will receive a notification on our phone.
Amenities
Amenities
The price in high season includes different amenities, such as.
- Cleaning of common areas
- Toilet paper roll
- Clean bed linen weekly
- Towel
- Hand soap
- Dishwashing soap
- Washing machine
- Wifi
- Extra monitor
- If we make a dinner, free of charge for the colivers.
- Drinking water with our osmosis system
- Free surfboards
Amenities change between high and low season. You will receive all the information before renting.
Kitchen
Can I cook fermented oysters with champagne?
Our kitchen is very well equipped, we have an oven, microwave, pans of various sizes, large pots, etc.
Our frying pans are made of stainless steel and high quality teflon free.
So maybe you can cook that Michelin Star recipe that you like so much…
Where can I store my food?
Each room has a space to store your dry food in a closet with storage space just for your room.
The kitchen has two refrigerators, each room has a specific and marked space for each room’s food in the refrigerator, so everything is organized by room.
It’s 3 o’clock in the morning and I feel like having a glass of milk…
We do not have a kitchen schedule, you can cook at night, we just ask that if you use the kitchen during the night, be careful with the noise you make.
Coworking
How many people usually work in the coworking area?
Normally and depending on the time of the year, you can find between 3 and 5 people on average. This is because on average there are usually between 2 and 3 people working in the room.
The coworking area is for the exclusive use of members staying at the coliving.
It is also possible to work in the outdoor terrace area.
Most importantly, how fast does the Wifi go?
We have a 1000 megabit PRO DIGI fiber optic broadband internet connection contracted. But let’s face it, that’s what we have contracted and what we pay for, but you can’t expect those speeds when you connect via wifi.
In addition, we have two wifi amplifiers installed in the house to provide coverage to the rooms.
Do I have wifi in my room?
Yes, all rooms have access to high-speed wifi.
Extra monitors and ergonomic chairs.
We have a monitor for shared use in the Coworking area.
The coworking area has ergonomic chairs. If you work long hours in your room, you can take one with you and place it on your desk.
I would like to work on the terrace
Yes, you can work on the terrace, we have an outside table, with plugs, and there is wifi.
You can also have calls and business meetings outside.
Can I have work calls at the Coworking?
Talking is allowed in our coworking area.
You can have meetings either in the coworking space or on the terrace. If someone is already on a video call, please use another space to avoid generating too much noise in this area.
If the group that is living in EcoIsleta at the moment prefers to keep the coworking in silence and without video calls, you can talk about it and decide it among yourselves. We try to adapt EcoIsleta to the needs of our members.
As you can see, the coworking area is a chill space.
Obviously, we recommend having work calls in the room, but this is only a recommendation.
Can I work at night?
Yes, it is possible to work at night at the Coworking.
Community
What kind of people will I meet at EcoIsleta?
Mostly remote workers, some conscious travelers, artists, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.
We try to keep our community diverse, but with members who share the need to travel in a sustainable way and who are eager to meet people.
What activities do we do?
In high season, don’t expect daily activities, we usually do one hiking trip or one dinner a week.
In low season, there may be weeks when the community does not want to do any activities, and the atmosphere is very quiet.
Intimate dinners or outings between Coliving members for a drink together are a separate issue.
I have to spend the day socializing
In our coliving, you have a good balance between privacy and community.
Whenever you need to, you can spend as much time as you want in your room, to rest or for personal matters.
Transportation
Do I need a car?
You don’t need a car, everything is within walking distance from the Coliving.
How is public transportation on the island?
It works very well, the city has a good bus system that allows you to move both within the city and to other parts of the island.
How to get from the airport to the Coliving?
Direct bus – Number 60 until 22:15. Price 2,95 euros. You have to get off at Santa Catalina Station and take another bus to the Coliving or walk… Best Choice.
It takes approximately one hour to get there. The airport is about 30 km from the Coliving.
Cab – It costs about 50 euros from the airport to the Coliving.
We can also make transfers from the airport, ask for availability.
Neighborhood
Supermarkets, restaurants and prepared food
You have many supermarkets very close to the Coliving, recently they have opened a new one less than 50 m away, just around the corner from the Coliving.
There is a wide range of restaurants in the area where the Coliving is located.
You also have a good selection of prepared and healthy food. Here you have detailed information about the different options… Healthy food.
I need a Gym nearby… Yoga, beach volleyball…
You have countless options of gyms and possibilities to practice all kinds of outdoor sports very close to our Coliving.
We recommend you to visit this post in our blog for further information. Where to get in shape?
How about the neighbors…
The neighbors are very friendly, and if you need directions or help, they will be willing to help you.
La Isleta is a very cosmopolitan neighborhood, and we are very used to dealing with people from all continents.
What is the neighborhood like?
Very quiet, safe, and cosmopolitan neighborhood, next to Las Canteras beach.
Being a very central area, the authorities try to keep it well cared for and safe, as it is the gateway to the city.
Can I come back late without feeling like I’m in an action movie?
For now, La Isleta is a safe neighborhood, you can go out at night with total tranquility and come back at night alone without worrying about security issues.
We are in a very central area with many services, and the authorities try to keep the beach as safe as possible.
When to come
I want to come between November and March… High Season
The high season in Gran Canaria is from November to March, during the whole European winter. The Canary Islands are a winter destination.
We recommend renting in advance and planning your trip if you plan to come during these months. Occupancy is very high, and many Europeans book well in advance.
More information about the high season in this post.
I want to come between April and October… Low Season
The low season in Gran Canaria is from April to October. These months, you can find good deals, and our prices are much lower.
I can go to the beach in winter
Yes, in winter you can go to the beach, the water temperature is not very warm, but it is bearable, and the temperature is usually about 25 degrees on average.
Problems, breakdowns, unforeseen events
I lost my keys on the beach, my wifi is not working and I have to go to the doctor….
If all these things happen at the same time, you have a serious problem….
During your stay, problems may arise…
This is where we try to excel. Our experience of traveling in many countries and having many, many problems while traveling has taught us that you never forget someone who helps you when you have problems in an unknown country and away from home.
The owners of EcoIsleta live very close to the Coliving, and we are dedicated to making your stay the best possible.
If you lose your keys, we have spares, if you get sick, we have been to the doctor several times with Coliving members in distress, and if the wifi doesn’t work, we won’t stop calling the company that gives us the service.
Life is not perfect, and problems arise, it is inevitable. The difference is in how they are solved and in the availability to solve them.
More coliving frequently asked questions
Security
The house has 3 fire extinguishers and two smoke sensors. In addition to a sensor to measure decibels.
Exits are marked, and there are two emergency lights on the second floor.
We also have a first aid kit for emergencies.
Pets
We love pets, but in a shared accommodation, it is extremely difficult for any of the people staying with us not to have some kind of allergy.
For now, we do not allow them.
Can I smoke while working?
Smoking is permitted.
The terraces are open, outdoor areas where smoking is permitted without disturbing other guests.
Can I store my bike in the accommodation?
Yes, in some rooms you can even put it inside, but we recommend leaving it outside in the common areas on the second floor, where there is plenty of extra space, and you can tie it down.
If we haven’t answered your questions in our coliving FAQ section… Do not hesitate to send us an email to
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