Long Lodge – Where nature meets soulful living. 
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  • LONG Lodge | Dragon Boat Festival Experience in Mindo

    Celebrate the ancient rhythms of the Dragon Boat Festival in the cloud-kissed mountains of Mindo

    Join us on Saturday, May 31 at noon for a serene gathering featuring handcrafted zongzi (rice dumplings), curated Chinese teas, and live shakuhachi performance—a traditional Japanese bamboo flute known for its meditative tone.

    Let nature’s silence harmonize with music and tea, as we welcome the summer in poetic stillness.

    Event Details:
    ・Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 – 12:00 PM
    ・Location: LONG Lodge, Mindo
    ・Price: $35 per person / Half price for children under 12
    ・Includes: Chinese Food, Traditional zongzi, live music, and nature-inspired experience
    ・Accommodation: Contact us (Lonny) to receive a special discount on lodging.

    Spots are limited—reserve now and celebrate a poetic Dragon Boat Festival with us in the forest.

    LONG Lodge | Experiencia del Festival del Bote del Dragón en Mindo

    Celebra el antiguo Festival del Bote del Dragón en las montañas envueltas en niebla de Mindo.

    Te invitamos el sábado 31 de mayo al mediodía a un encuentro sereno con té tradicional chino, zongzi (tamales de arroz envueltos en hoja de bambú), y una presentación en vivo de shakuhachi — una flauta japonesa de bambú con un tono meditativo y ancestral.

    Deja que el silencio de la naturaleza se armonice con la música y el té, y demos juntos la bienvenida al verano con poesía y calma.

    DETALLES DEL EVENTO:
    Fecha: Sábado, 31 de mayo de 2025 – 12:00 PM
    Lugar: LONG Lodge, Mindo
    Precio: $35 por persona / Niños menores de 12 años pagan la mitad
    Incluye: Comida china, Zongzi artesanal, té chino, música en vivo y experiencia inspirada en la naturaleza
    Alojamiento: Contáctanos (Lonny) para obtener un descuento especial en hospedaje

    Cupos limitados – ¡Reserva con tiempo y celebra con nosotros este festival tradicional en el corazón del bosque!


  • Reconnect as a family — in nature’s gentle embrace. 🌿🕊️

    At LONG Lodge, your children can watch hummingbirds flutter past, explore forest trails surrounded by mist, and fall asleep to the sound of crickets.
    Our spacious family rooms, heated swimming pool, and hot tub make every moment slow, joyful, and shared.
    Because the best family memories are made… away from screens.
    📍Mindo, Ecuador | Book now on Airbnb

    在自然中,重新連結家人之間的溫柔時光。 🌿🕊️
    在 LONG Lodge 龍隱居,孩子們可以觀賞蜂鳥飛舞、在雲霧環繞的林間小徑探索,聽著蟲鳴聲安心入睡。
    寬敞的家庭房、加熱泳池與熱水池,讓每一刻都慢下來,成為珍貴的親子回憶。
    📍厄瓜多 Mindo|Airbnb 現正開放預訂


  • Why We Believe Airbnb Is More Friendly to Lodges — A Personal Reflection

    As the hosts of a nature-immersed private lodge, we are deeply committed to crafting each guest’s stay with care. Unlike hotels that operate on a 24/7 basis, our lodge is made ready upon reservation — with tailored preparations such as deep cleaning, decor adjustments, pool pre-heating, and sometimes even arranging tea ceremonies or music sessions. Each booking represents a real investment of time and resources.

    Recently, we faced a disappointing experience on Booking.com: a guest reserved the entire property without any prepayment and never showed up. Booking.com did not collect payment in advance, and there was no compensation or support for the loss. For a lodge like ours, where preparation costs are high and booking means full commitment, this policy is simply unsustainable.

    While such a model may suit large hotels, it is not fit for small-scale, experience-oriented lodges. Despite Booking offering a payment collection feature, it is neither the default nor clearly explained to hosts.

    In contrast, Airbnb offers a more host-friendly structure: payments are collected upfront, and cancellation or no-show situations are governed by transparent policies. This allows hosts like us to confidently prepare for guests without the fear of being left with unrecoverable losses.

    A lodge is not a standardized accommodation — it is a space infused with emotion and intention. We hope platforms will come to recognize this, and develop tools and systems designed for hosts, rather than applying one-size-fits-all rules borrowed from the hotel industry.

    In a business built on care, time, and hospitality, what we value most is understanding — and respect.

    — Lonny Long
    Host of LONG Lodge


  • Birdwatching Experience | Observación de Aves | 觀鳥體驗

    At LONG Lodge, each morning begins with a symphony of wings and birdsong.
    Located in Mindo, one of the world’s top birdwatching destinations, our surroundings are home to over 500 bird species — including dazzling hummingbirds, toucans, and the elusive Andean cock-of-the-rock.

    We offer complimentary birdwatching walks for our guests, guided by a local expert familiar with the forest. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or simply curious, this is a peaceful way to connect with nature.

    👉 Free for all guests – please schedule in advance with us (contact Lonny)
    👉 Binoculars available – perfect for individuals, couples, and families

    En LONG Lodge, cada mañana comienza con un concierto de alas y cantos de aves.
    Ubicados en Mindo — uno de los destinos de observación de aves más reconocidos del mundo — nos rodean más de 500 especies, incluyendo colibríes brillantes, tucanes y el enigmático gallito de las rocas andino.

    Ofrecemos caminatas gratuitas de observación de aves para nuestros huéspedes, guiadas por un conocedor del entorno natural. Ya sea que tenga experiencia o sea su primera vez, es una hermosa forma de acercarse a la naturaleza.

    👉 Actividad gratuita – por favor reserve con anticipación con nosotros (contacte a Lonny)
    👉 Binoculares disponibles – ideal para todas las edades

    在龍隱居,每一個清晨都是與自然的約會。
    我們位於世界級的觀鳥勝地 Mindo,四周雲霧繚繞,棲息著超過 500 種鳥類,包括色彩斑斕的蜂鳥、優雅的巨嘴鳥,還有傳說中的安第斯冠傘鳥。

    我們為住客提供 免費觀鳥導覽,由熟悉當地環境的嚮導陪伴,探索清晨林間的鳥鳴與飛影。
    無論您是資深鳥友,還是初次舉起望遠鏡,這都是一段與自然親近的美好旅程。

    👉 活動免費,請提前與我們預約時間(聯絡 Lonny)
    👉 可借用望遠鏡,適合全家參與


  • LONG Lodge – Grand Opening Promotion!

    Find your home in the heart of the cloud forest and reconnect with the peace of nature.

    We are now live on Airbnb!

    To celebrate our opening, enjoy 20% off the first 3 bookings for both our Family Room and Double Room.
    Booking NOW


  • The Art of Tea and Music at LONG Lodge

    At LONG Lodge, tea is more than a drink — it is a journey inward. In our serene forest setting, we invite you to slow down and discover the quiet elegance of the traditional tea ceremony, guided by the gentle hands of the host and the sound of water meeting earth.

    The experience is enriched by live performances of Eastern instruments such as the shakuhachi (bamboo flute), guqin(ancient zither), or piano — each note a breath of nature, each pause a moment of stillness. It’s not a show; it’s an invitation to feel.

    Guests are welcome to join this tea and music gathering, offered as a gift to those who stay with us. Sessions are held in intimate settings and arranged according to your schedule — simply let us know in advance.

    Whether you’re sipping tea as mist curls through the trees or listening to the resonance of a bamboo flute in the background, this is a time to reconnect — with yourself, with silence, and with the soul of nature.

    En LONG Lodge, el té no es solo una bebida — es un viaje hacia el interior. En nuestro tranquilo entorno natural, lo invitamos a reducir la velocidad y descubrir la elegancia silenciosa de la ceremonia del té, guiada por manos delicadas y el sonido del agua tocando la tierra.

    La experiencia se acompaña de música en vivo con instrumentos orientales como el shakuhachi (flauta de bambú), el guqin (cítara antigua) o el piano — cada nota es un suspiro de la naturaleza, cada silencio, un respiro del alma. No es un espectáculo, sino una invitación a sentir.

    Esta experiencia se ofrece gratuitamente a nuestros huéspedes. Las sesiones se realizan en grupos reducidos y se agendan según su disponibilidad — solo le pedimos que nos avise con anticipación.

    Ya sea tomando té entre la niebla del bosque o escuchando una flauta de bambú bajo la luz tenue, este es un momento para reconectarse — con usted mismo, con el silencio y con el alma de la naturaleza.

    在龍隱居,茶不只是飲品,而是一場靜心的旅程。
    我們誠摯邀請您,在雲霧森林的懷抱中放慢腳步,進入東方茶道的寧靜之境——水聲輕響,茶香如詩,主人的手勢與空氣共舞。

    現場將伴隨東方樂器的演奏,如尺八、古琴或鋼琴,每一聲音符彷彿自然的呼吸,每一段沉默都是心靈的停泊。這不是表演,而是一場關於「感受」的邀請。

    此體驗 免費提供 給入住的賓客,採預約制,時間可依照您的行程安排。

    讓我們一起,在茶煙繚繞與音樂流動中,重新與自己、與自然、與靜默對話。