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Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool and Hot Tub

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool and Hot Tub

Stay in one of the finest and most luxurious villas on Lake Atitlan! Private and secluded waterfront property with a spectacular view of three volcanoes but just a ten minute walk from the bustling village of San Marcos. Amenities include the only heated pool available on the rental market along with lush botanical gardens, a spacious waterfront deck and private pier with swimming ladder, large hot tub with adjacent outdoor fireplace and lounging area, multiple terraces, and three floors of spacious living verandas overlooking the Lake and spanning the length of the house. The house itself is very well appointed with fine Guatemalan antiques and outstanding examples of local ceramics, textiles, crafts, and an exceptional art collection throughout including works by Palma, Guillermo, and Maldonado amoung others. Plush towels abound and high thread count bedsheets complement high quality mattresses, multiple pillows, and fine bed linens. Wifi throughout the house and extending to patio and pool areas, satellite DIRECTV with U.S. stations, and a fully equipped kitchen ( and we mean "fully" including spices and many condiments), and twice weekly house cleaning with optional laundry services available round out the house amenities. AND we offer full CONCIERGE SERVICES- transfers to and from the airport in Guatemala City or Antigua and the house, chef services, food shopping services, on site massage, on site language lessons, private daily boat rental, and the booking of a variety of activities around the Lake ranging from volcano climbing to horse back riding to paragliding. We may not be the cheapest alternative around the Lake but there is a reason for that. This house has everything and is designed for relaxation and comfort. Why not the best?
Note: As per VRBO policy we here disclose that we have four exterior security cameras on our property. Camera number 1 is attached to the exterior of the house pointing outward and covering the primary exterior walkways and stairs approaching the primary entry. Camera number 2 is attached to the ceiling of the exterior first floor balcony and covers thirty feet of the exterior balcony and exterior balcony railing. Camera number 3 is attached in the same place with the same coverage for the second floor exterior balcony. Camera number 4 is mounted under the ceiling of the exterior third floor balcony and covers the top of the exterior staircase ( the only access to the third floor ). There are no interior cameras and none of the exterior security cameras have any views of interior spaces. Cameras are there for your security and safety!

Property manager

Blaine McBurney

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outdoors and on galleries

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Note from host: Only dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool Hot Tub

About the neighborhood

Map
San Marcos Atitlan, Solola

What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cerro Tzankujil - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Church of Saint Peter - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • San Pedro Volcano - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Santiago Atitlán - 37 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee San Juan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circles - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Alegre Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sublime - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moonfish Express - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool and Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool and Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool and Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool and Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool and Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this family-friendly villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cerro Tzankujil and Lake Atitlán. Kaqasiiwaan Viewpoint and La Voz Coffee Cooperative are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Luxurious 3 Bedroom Lakefront Villa With Heated Pool and Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Loved our stay and agree with all the previous great reviews. Edgar is super helpful. Looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
Blaine's house is absolute oasis. We loved hanging out in the heated pool and hot tub and Aaron helped arrange for private transfers all around Lake Atitlan which we loved exploring. San Marcos is the closest town and has limited restaurants/shopping. I would recommend stocking up on groceries in Panajachel before coming to the house... would love to get to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yacquelin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Atitlán August 2023
Had an amazing weekend getaway with the family in this hidden gem in Guatemala. The house is beautiful and the scenery is exceptional. The groundskeepers are great guys, Jose and Edgar made us feel right at home. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond our expectations! Just lovely!
We really enjoyed our stay! Edgar the concierge was very attentive and helpful. The house is enormous for the four of us and the grounds, Polk and hot tube are just beautiful! The only negative is the dogs barking all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A., Sanford Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
The property was amazing!! The views, the house, the lake, and the temperatures along with the Guatemalan people make for a trip to die for. I will definitely be back someday. My kids loved it as well. The most beautiful lake you will ever see surrounded by three volcanoes and 7 Mayan villages accessible by public boat on a daily basis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing girls trip!!
This beautiful property checked off all of the boxes for a recent girls trip. The grounds of the home are jaw dropping and the home itself is gorgeous. We felt very safe at all times, thanks to Emilio and Edgard. We had a lovely experience. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical lake experience
Spectacular views, fabulous home and tranquil gardens. We found ourselves waking up with the first signs of light. No sleeping in because every moment was an experience we wanted to savor. Definitely want to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most amazing place!!!!
Wow!!! This place was incredible. The views!!! It was the most perfect location with the most perfect views of the lake and volcanoes. The staff on property were soooo attentive and amazing. The house was so perfect and had everything we needed. Aaron setup all of our transport, tours, chef, and everything. He was incredible always checking in and making sure everything was going great. If you are planning on visiting the lake, I recommend staying here 100%!!! We cannot wait to be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark A., Golden, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice, but..
The propertywas very nice. The views were beautiful. The caretaker was very helpful. Unfortunately, neighborhood dogs barked half the night and there was a lot of road noise (bedrooms are adjacent to road). I recommend the property, but bring your earplugs for sleeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star review!
5 Star review! The villa on Lake Atitlan is in an excellent location, just minutes from the small bohemian town of San Marcos La Laguna. Although this was our second visit to the Lake and the Villa Casa Blanco, we still discovered hidden gems on the property and the lake. The property grounds are spectacular! The landscape includes, but is not limited to Palms, Amaryllis, Heliconias, Bougainvillea, Bananas, Mangos, and numerous other blooming vines. The kitchen and bathrooms are fully stocked leaving nothing overlooked. The pictures on the site of the property, although beautiful, do not come close to showing how fabulous the villa is in person! What more could a guest want. Our stay was made incredible by both the owner and concierge! Booking and interactions with the homeowner Blaine were easy. Aaron, the lake concierge went above and beyond to help all the excursions around the lake. The onsite staff (Eliseo, Edgar) were very attentive to our needs from going into town and getting medication for stomach illness we had, to arranging rides to town, getting Kayaks out for us, and communicating the schedules of the villa support staff. Highly recommend the villa for a tropical retreat.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David A.

One word: Paradise
This place was amazing. My family were impressed and the view is breath-taking. My wife loved the garden and scenery, my kids loved the pool and the adults loved the jacuzzi after the activities that we purchased in one of the the nearby towns. You can kayak or walk up to the nearby town which is San Marcos. The three housekeepers (morning, evening and weekend) were very friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is the cleaning lady Veronica. She did not clean the house to our expectation, sometimes our beds were not made and towels were not replaced. But overall the property was the best that we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Shanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Peace of mind
We really enjoyed the property. The view of the Lake is spectacular & breathtakingly beautiful. Well worth the money. Saying this there are a few things you should know which are of nature. First dogs bark on and off all night, the birds are loud and are chirping at 4:30, 5am, and then around 6am you will hear work trucks loudly going past the property near the master bedroom which is on the top floor near the road. Also, people let these firecrackers go randomly without fire, they are loud and quite obnoxious (not owners fault) .If you can get past this, worth the money and view... Just giving a head's up.. All in all we had a lovely stay visiting our daughter in the peace corps... thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Getaway
Blaine's place was absolutely stunning! The house was decorated with antiques and artwork from Guatemala. The beds were comfortable and the view was spectacular! The staff working at the property were friendly and very helpful, so was the property manager. It was a quick 10 minute walk to town. We really enjoyed our meal at the Restaurant Fe in town. There were a couple of downsides to this property. The traffic on the road behind the house was quite loud at times in the master suite. The levels of this house are only connected by outside walkways. We all felt very safe, but the only way for my children to lock their rooms at night was to use the room key. Which also meant to get out of their room in the morning, they needed to use the key. This could pose more of a difficulty if you have small children. Overall, it was a wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas at Lake Atitlan
Our stay was nothing short of AMAZING! The house is a dream - beautiful, spacious, and clean! Booking was easy and the homeowner was very timely in responding to questions...I had a lot. He also had a great contact for all our transportation in Guatemala, Ruben was outstanding! Aaron, the concierge went above and beyond to help arrange excursions, chef, and even worked on Christmas day to find a contact for wave runners to be delivered to our dock! Aaron even called after our departure from the house to confirm we connected with our ride back to Antigua. The chef was incredible, I highly recommend utilizing the chef not only for great food, but to add to the relaxation! I woke in the morning to the smell of coffee and breakfast being prepared. The onsite staff (Eliseo, Edgar, Jose) were very attentive to our needs, warming hot tub, starting fires, arranging rides to town, and communicating their schedules. The grounds are impeccable! The walk to town is short, but hilly, a great morning workout. It was easy to get to town for groceries, great restaurants, and the kids loved the bakery and gelato. Experiencing Christmas in San Marcos was a thrill from mass at the Catholic church to the fireworks around lake. It was indescribable! We always felt safe and well taken care of! We will definitely visit again, I want to bring everyone I know and share this whole experience and exquisite property!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat Trip is a Must!
Perfect in all ways! All the amenities we needed, including very comfortable beds, stocked kitchen, beautiful views, proximity to fun San Marcos and all the concierge services you would need for a complete vacation. The whole staff was especially helpful for navigating a foreign country. Aaron the property manager was most responsive via WhatsApp. He arranged all of our transportation needs and answered any question we had. We were able to have a private boat take us wherever we needed which was nice to avoid the boat taxi procedure. Edgar, who lives on the property with his adorable family was over-the-top helpful and most friendly and spoke English very well. He helped us arrange our own driver for the Tuk Tuk ride to San Marcos for dinner. He made excellent restaurant recommendations, and we even met the owner of Restaurant Fe who quickly became my husband's new best friend! We utilized Carmen, an amazing chef for breakfast on 2 of the mornings. She prepared delicious traditional choices and was very timely according to our needs. My only regret is that we didn't stay long enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Velvet P.

Unbelievably beautiful! Gorgeous! Perfect! Peaceful! Amazing!
Listen up! Have you always dreamed of a mansion on the lake? Facing three beautiful volcanoes? Surrounded by lush green jungle? And also tiny villages where the indigenous people are artisans and sell you the most beautiful of art, crafts, woodwork, food? Then this is the house of your dreams. There is no detail that has been forgotten. I don't know who decorated but it is done with the most impeccable of taste. From the covers on the bed to the colors of the furniture, the art work is unbelievable. Blaine has found a way to feature the best of Guatemala in one house. He used only local artisans to design and make everything in this house and he put the comforts of home in every room. Showers are nice and warm! Very safe place with Camaras installed. Every room has a view. A private heated pool is amazing. Edgar is sweet and kind and trustworthy. Veronica is sweet and beautiful and also very loyal and trustworthy. You will be in heaven. I love you Blaine for featuring the best of the land where I was born and making me feel at home. I can tell you treat everyone who works for you with kindness. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We will miss it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Paradise
This property was absolutely beautiful! It's tucked in a little cove and just walking up from the boat you are greeted with beautiful lush gardens and colorful flowers. The pool view was amazing! I literally took the same picture every morning at breakfast because the view was breathtaking! The kids were in the pool as soon as they woke up every morning. The decor in the house is authentic and beautiful. Beds super comfortable! We had Carmen and Veronica cook authentic meals for us which were absolutely amazing. They are both so kind and have beautiful souls. The house guys were amazing for helping us get boat transportation and give us good ideas on activities we should do. They were always available to answer any questions we had. The boat transportation was always the same guy and he was great with us and gave us lots of good information. The local dogs were friendly and sweet. You could hear dogs barking in the neighboring properties but it wasn't a problem. The walk from the property to town was about 10 min and it was a good workout but not a big deal at all. You could also take the tuk tuk if available. We had fires in the fireplace every night and soaked in the hot tub It was a perfect stay. My only suggestion would possibly to have some fans available. At night it sometimes was hot. We will definitely come back for a visit but just relax at the house most of the time because it has everything you could want in a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Incredible House!
The house and property are stunning - even better than the pictures! The beds were so comfortable, everything was clean, and there were even a few extras provided that we didn't expect (shampoo in the bathrooms, filtered water in all the bedrooms). Edgar and Eliseo took FANTASTIC care of us - always making sure the pool or hot tub were heated when we wanted to use them, calling Tuk Tuk's for us when we wanted to go into town (we never walked, as it is quite an uphill trek into San Marcos, always got a Tuk Tuk, which took maybe 5 minutes), getting rid of any really nasty bugs that we saw, and getting kayaks ready for us. Eliseo even accompanied us on our jungle hike to La Casa Zapote for dinner to ensure we got there safely. We also highly recommend booking Carmen for your meals - her food is incredible and it was so nice to have that taken care of for us every day (we had her make breakfast and dinner each day we stayed). She provided plenty of food for our party of six, to include lots of fresh juices, fruits and veggies - and she's so friendly! Our only criticism would be the inconsistent communication from Aaron, the property manager. Sometimes he was responsive, but other times we would ask questions and never hear back from him. The tv's also never worked. This wasn't an issue for us, as we weren't there to watch tv and spent most of our time outside - but just something to note. We would absolutely stay again and appreciate Blaine so much for letting us use his property! What a true gem!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

Beautiful home on the lake where time stood still.....
Our week stay at Blaine and Stephanie's home was nothing short of spectacular. The house itself is lovely with great artwork throughout. The grounds are just amazing with many plant and tree specimens, it was like having our own private botanical gardens. The property is definitely lovingly cared after…just perfect. We had some great people to assist during our stay. Aaron, the property manager arranged for seamless travel between Guatemala City airport and the house which takes about 4 hours between car and boat. He also recommended a wonderful tour guide to assist during the week. Flavio is extremely knowledgeable and great company. We enlisted his services for a hike on the San Pedro volcano; I would highly recommend contacting him for excursions. Edgar and Antonio, the property caretakers were a joy to have onsite during the days. I cannot say enough about the kindness and hospitality of everyone we spent time with throughout the week. Meals were easy, we shopped for fresh veggies and tortillas in San Marcos and grilled out in the evenings. We dined out a few times at local restaurants which all were very relaxed with delicious food. Everything is quite close, a short walk into San Marcos and short boat trips to the other villages from the San Marcos dock. The week was amazing…the views from the property, kayaking on the lake, swimming in the pool and not having a schedule. Bruce and I were constantly amazed throughout the week with the feeling that time was standing still. It was really quite surreal. Everything combined with wonderful property owners made for a truly great vacation experience. We will definitely return.

4/10 Poor

Sally E.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Found a scorpion in our bed!
I wrote a long review, but it exceeded the character limit so I will keep it brief. The views were beautiful, the grounds were amazing, and Eliseo was very kind. There was tension before we arrived due to poor communication with Blaine and the house manager, Aaron. The price to arrange things, like transportation, was about double the cost of booking it ourselves, so I did it myself. We did hire a chef through Aaron, but they had to cancel the day before we arrived. This was our #1 most important thing when booking, and Aaron and Blaine wouldn't help us find a solution. We had to rearrange a new chef ourselves. Once we got to the house we found a literal scorpion in our bed! The house was dusty and the cleaning lady never came. The staff would come in and out of the house whenever they pleased, sometimes taking over areas themselves making them unusable to us. The primary bedroom bed was so squeaky that it would squeak if you took a deep breath, traffic noise was quite loud - No sleeping in! There were planned power outages that the staff didn't tell us about, but luckily our chef did. I’m used to traveling in a mix of places from luxury to offgrid backpacking. I understand in a place like Guatemala you are not going to have every amenity at your fingertips. There are going to be power outages, noise, bugs, etc. but being treated rudely by the staff and property manager is where I draw the line. Communication was poor and the house was dirty. I would not stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina B., Dallas, TX

Phenomenal house and views
We (me, husband, 2 boys age 8 and 11) just came back from 12 days in Guatemala (8 of them at the house). As others said, the home and grounds are absolutely stunning and comes very well-equipped. Edgar and the weekend keeper (argh I'm blanking on name) are very friendly/helpful and understand a very decent level of English (better than my Spanish!). Weather was perfect, 60 at night, 80 during the day, and it only rained 3 times -- all at night. Yes, bring earplugs, and sleeping mask if you don't wish to be up with the sun (starts getting light around 5:30am). Around the lake, we traveled to San Juan, San Pedro and Santiago. Visited chocolate factory, weaving co-ops Almost walked to town daily for small items or to eat. I highly suggest stopping at a "Real" grocery store in Panajachel on your way, especially for meat or items you cannot live without (this would be Nutella for my kids), as the small shops in San Marcos have limited selections but they do have enough basics to survive: milk, bread, cheese, veggies, fruit, rice... Also they do not take dollars. The ATM is inside a small store past the main plaza on the right hand side after the spillway. We stayed in Antigua the first 3 nights, which was the perfect amount of time for us (kids can only walk through so many buildings/churches/museums). It is a beautiful town and I recommend a guide at least for one day. We saved lots of time and learnt a whole lot more than we would have on our own -- we used Columbus Luxury Travel for several excursions and transfers and were extremely pleased. Blaine reimbursed our security deposit within 24 hours and is very responsive, so do yourself a favor and rent this one!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kirk L., New York

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cameras, Dirty, Bugs, Dishonest, NO PRIVACY, Hot Tub Broken!
I have probably stayed at over a dozen properties on VRBO and another platform and never had a bad experience until now. #1:Surveillance Cameras on the porches and a camera aimed at the front door of the master suite that can easily be peering into the bedroom with a wide angle lens. There are no curtains for the master suite but sliding glass doors with a view out to the lake. Anyone that has access/permission to the villa can peer into the master suite, especially under the cover of darkness. The cameras are not there for the guests safety! That is quite clear. Blaine and Aaron(manager) are in violation of VRBO rules governing the use of surveillance devices. "Surveillance devices cannot be used inside of a property. Location and coverage of devices must be disclosed on the property description page. Areas where guests have a reasonable expectation of privacy should not be under surveillance." Blaine also fails to state there is a caretaker who lives feet from the house 24/7. Therefore, it is misleading to list the property "as having the villa/property to yourself." #2:The hot tub is one of the 2 main features/amenities that you showcase in the Title for your listing of the property, both on VRBO and the other platform. The other feature is the pool. The hot tub hasn't been operating for months. Aaron in t-message stated, "Our hot tub is only working with the solar system and since we have a rainy weather the temperature is not the best." A lie obviously from Aaron's and Blaine's playbook of excuses. How can you expect to heat a hot tub that is in a state of disrepair; there are lots of missing tiles and needs parts. Besides how can you heat a hot tub that was devoid of water. Furthermore, the pool was heated and certainly contains more water than a hot tub. Blaine, you have a responsibility to give your guests advance notice that they won't have use of the hot tub and either give them an option to cancel the reservation or a refund of money. #3:All the walkways and paths on the property are covered in algae/slime creating a slippery condition. #4:The place is filthy and bug infested with big black spiders and ants. Floors are dirty. About 20 spiders that crawl out of cracks inches from the bed as you sleep. There is no vacuum for the staff to clean properly or pressure washer for the walks. Eco-Exterminate. Photos are outdated. Blaine, Hanover is a lovely town, but Ithaca would have served you better. Edgar is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niusha Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on the lake
Blaine and Stephanie’s home on the lake is just beautiful ! We enjoyed our short stay with family for three nights. House had all the needed utensils and amenities where you didn’t feel like you needed to leave. Although the town is a short tuk tuk ride up the hill and has some cute bakeries and places to eat. Overall a great stay and they help organize excursions and rides too ! Elisio was fantastic host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for group trips!
Great home base for our group of 6 friends who were looking to explore, unwind and have a good time together! We stayed for 5 days and found ourselves choosing to stay on the property cooking together in the well-equipped kitchen our lounging by the pool. I personally enjoyed the access to kayaks to go on morning trips around the Lake. Really appreciated the attention from the property manager and on-site concierges—they were excellent! Highly recommend this place if you’re coming in a large group, there’s fun around for everyone of all ages .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DREAM
We LOVED staying at this beautiful home. The art, furniture, and view make for a dream-like stay. The staff on the property were incredibly helpful, kind, and made us feel cared for! 100% recommend and cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024