The location and views are spectacular! We're surrounded by nature, and yet walking distance to cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops. We love our open living room / kitchen layout, and being steps from the shore of the lake.
The Space
Our space is unique, comfortable, and fun! It was originally built by the local owners to be a cafe. They changed their minds and decided to make it a house, so later they built 2 bedrooms in the back. There is an open kitchen / living room space, and behind are the two rooms that are closed off from the living room by a door. These two rooms each have a queen size bed, and a doorway (without a solid door) dividing them. There is a bathroom off of one of these rooms.
Each of these back bedrooms has a door that leads to a small, private back garden nestled between the main house and a back / guest third bedroom that we added to the property, that's completely private (with it's own bathroom).
There is a third bathroom just outside the main living room door.
Amenities are not modern here, but we've done our best to make this home as comfortable as possible. We have clean, filtered drinking water, a large refrigerator, a 4-burner stove and oven, coffee maker, vitamix blender, an ozone machine (we use this to wash fruits and veggies, to kill pathogens), hot water in the shower, internet, and one of the only pianos in the entire village - and it's a Yamaha!
We also have a silk hanging in the main space for climbing and swinging, a hammock on the front porch facing the lake, and one in the back garden, and lots of art/craft supplies, board games, puzzles, and a few toys. We think our space is pretty special.
Guest Access
Our house is right on the lake, and is located on a large property owned by a local family. If you are interested in integrating with the locals, and getting to know the culture, this is the perfect house for you (the family is friendly)... OR...
You can have the opposite experience as well, and keep to yourself - whatever you choose.
There are two ways to enter the house - from the main road, you enter the property, where you will see the family and pass by other neighbors who live in small bungalows on the property - or, If you want privacy you can walk down a narrow path from the main road, all the way to the beach, walk along the shore a few seconds, and come up to the house this way (without seeing anyone else on the property).
Our house is situated on the beach / shore of the lake, and the local family lives on the opposite end of the property, close to the main road).
Notes
We have a cat named Raya, who is friendly and cuddly. She is an indoor and outdoor cat. She has a tiny pet-door that she enters and exits the house through on her own. There is no litter box in the home, so nothing to clean up. We simply make sure she has food and water in her bowls.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Mountains
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Hypoallergenic
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Walking down the beach you'll pass by other houses, vegetable gardens, corn crops, and a couple of businesses, and you'll see old fishing canoes or water taxis on the lake. If you walk down the main road from this property you will find cafes and shops, vendors selling fruits, vegetables, beans, and other foods. You can get a ride in a tuk tuk to other parts of town, or walk everywhere. From one end of town to the other is about a 30 minute walk.
We live off of a road called, Camino a la Finca / the Finca Road. In one direction, toward the outside of town, the finca road ends and leads to a walking path (it's a nice hike) that leads to an old coffee plantation / farm that is no longer operating (hence the name). You will walk about 20-25 minutes to get to the end of the Finca Road.
In the other direction, down the Finca Road, you are heading toward the lower and upper parts of town.
Getting to my home
We ride bikes, walk, or take a tuk tuk to/from home.
Nearest airport
La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City (GUA).
Getting Around
You can walk anywhere in town from our house. Tuk tuks are the main mode of transportation if you don't feel like walking. If you want to visit another village on the lake, you take a "lancha" which is a water taxi. There are 12 other villages on the lake, each one special and worth seeing.
Map of Approximate Location
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Jennifer
Hola! We are a family of 3, originally from the U.S., living on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala for 6 years now. Our son is 9 years old. We are conscientious, respectful, and clean. We love traveling, cooking, and enjoy exploring new places.
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