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Charming Guatemalan Farm Home
House • Santiago Zamora Guatemala
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed July 2023
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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
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
BBQ
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
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
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.
Map of Approximate Location
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