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Charming Guatemalan Farm Home

House • Santiago Zamora Guatemala

    8 Guests   
    4 Bedrooms   
    4 Beds   
    4 Bathrooms   
    2 Car spaces  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  July 2023
Views  3746

General Overview

Our home sits in a cradle at the intersection of two rolling hills. The hills are farmed by the indigenous Guatemala people creating a stunning patchwork quilt of flowers and crops. At times, the hills and gardens are in full bloom with poinsettias, marigolds, roses and countless tropical plants. Birds of all kinds live and migrate through the surrounding trees, feasting on our oranges and macadamias making for exciting birdwatching. Our gardens are best for tranquility - painting, writing or playing a game of chess underneath the majestic cieba tree. The house is simple, four bedrooms each with private bathroom, large garden with coffee, citrus, macadamias, and flowers. Our dining room and patio offer stunning volcano views - but don't worry, not an active one! It is a 20 minute drive into the charming historic town of Antigua, Guatemala.

The Space

There are three buildings. The main house has an upstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom, newly renovated American-style kitchen, breakfast room, laundry with washer and dryer, dining room/library (full of books in English and Spanish), living room with fireplace and TV. The casita, the second building, has a living room area and master bedroom with a fireplace and private bathroom (luxurious tub) The third building was once a print house used to make books. Currently, it has a two bedrooms on the second floor with two bathrooms, outdoor patio and fireplace.

Guest Access

The house sits on a sloped site and there are steps into each area/building. The main house has steps inside from room to room and steep steps to the second floor bedroom.

Notes

The Guest House does not have a kitchen but the main house has a back canning kitchen with full set-up for cooking as well as the main kitchen. Both are available for guests.

Features


Fridge
Fridge
WiFi
WiFi
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Oven
Oven
Towels
Towels
Washer
Washer
TV
TV
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Microwave
Iron
Iron
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Workspace
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Bathtub
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
BBQ
First aid kit
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Balcony
Fireplace
Fireplace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Adventure
    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Village
    Tropical
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling

House Rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

The house/property is next to a small village of about 300 indigenous Mayan families who proudly live much like their ancestors have lived for centuries. They farm and weave. The village is walking distance from the house and safe with kind people.

Getting to my home

International flights into Guatemala land at Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City. This is about 1-1/2 hour driving distance to our home depending on time of day and day of week traffic. (For example Friday evening has more traffic than a Tuesday afternoon) There are shared shuttles from the Airport to Antigua and private transportation is easy and affordable directly to the house. We can recommend a trusted private taxi! Car rental is also an option from the Aurora Airport.

Nearest airport

Aurora Airport, Guatemala City

Getting Around

The house is only about 20 minutes from Antigua. Uber is a reasonable option. 2025 Condé Nast Travel Award: https://visit-latin-america.com/en/voted-by-travelers-loved-for-its-culture-guatemala-shines-at-the-2025-conde-nast-traveler-awards/ A nice article about Lake Atitlan: https://visit-latin-america.com/en/lake-atitlan-in-guatemala-a-reflection-of-volcanoes-and-a-mayan-cradle/ Here is a very nice article about Guatemala published recently in National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paid-content-reasons-to-visit-guatemala Here is one from Kids National Geographic: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/guatemala

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