Holiday rentals with lake access in Guatemala

Great place to stay! Beautiful view with extremely easy check out and great communication. Transportation seemed scary at first as it’s in between Pana and Santa Catarina, but if you start walking in whatever direction you want to go, you can find a tuk tuk pretty easily. We got ours for 15Q or less per person every time.

Truly a tranquil oasis. After 2 weeks in another Pueblo on the lake, we treated ourselves to a stay at Casa Valdes. The kids were in heaven in the pool. The kitchen was so well stocked for cooking. Beds incredibly comfortable. Waking up to bird songs out the beautiful windows with breathtaking vistas was heavenly. The walk to the dock to catch a boat ride was easy. Walking up the hill to Santa Cruz was steep but straightforward. Don’t miss a meal at CEPAC in Santa Cruz. The only considerations, which PJ & Stewart outlined very well, is that you must think ahead about meal planning as you are not an easy walk to buy street food easily. Plan to bring provisions (we opted to stock the fridge with fresh tortillas, avocados, lime & salt along with mangos and papayas and were in heaven); make arrangements for Dominga to cook (delicious!) or plan a walk up the hill to CEPAC or a reservation down the dock at iguana perdida. We loved our stay so much!

Christopher’s AirBnB was clean and had great amentities like access to a football field. He gave great recommendations and provided contacts to boat and shuttle drivers. Would definitely recommend

A magical place! Sofia is an amazing host, great at communicating, gave tons of local connections for transportation and recommendations of things to do / places to eat. Overall beautiful stay, super clean, welcoming, and best spot on the lake! Pool, hot tub and lake! 12 out of a 10 :)

This is a gorgeous air bnb. The host has thought of everything and was very responsive to questions. The caretakers are kind and helpful. Our kids loved the hot tub and all the outdoor spaces. Beautiful landscaping and the lake is breathtaking. I loved the open-air feel. We stayed three nights and wished we could stay longer, it was so comfortable and relaxing. Thank you so much, Ana! Do not hesitate to book this place.

Some vacations are so surreal they feel like a dream—our girls’ trip to a hidden cliffside luxury home was exactly that. From the moment we arrived, we were in awe of the breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Atitlán. The house was a masterpiece, designed with elegance and comfort in mind, featuring an infinity pool, stunning terraces, and beautifully crafted interiors. Mornings were magical, with sunrise views that left us speechless. Chef Elizabeth and her team elevated our stay with incredible meals tailored to our dietary needs. The hospitality was top-tier, making our experience seamless. A few things to note: there’s limited A/C, and a 170+ stair climb to the home. However, the views are well worth it! Our must-dos? Hire Chef Elizabeth, book an in-house massage, and stock up on essentials in Panajachel. This cliffside retreat was pure paradise—we’re already planning our return! Chef: The House of the Traveler Mayan Cooking School

This place is absolutely stunning! We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our stay. Humberto was always there when we needed him as well as Albert for any additional questions we had. If you’re looking for a little slice of heaven, you’ve found it!

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We really enjoyed our stay here. The view was incredible. It was a short Tuk tuk up the hill. The town was not too crowded, but there were a couple restaurants to eat in the evening, which was nice! Would definitely stay again.

Kheily and Samuel were great hosts. Responsive with all questions and gave great recommendations. The location was great, near the dock and easily walkable to many different restaurants. The area is lively later into the night. This was not an issue for us as we were aware reading other reviews.

Stunning views and a quick walk to town! We didn't see better views of Lake Atitlan from any other place. It was a joy to relax in the house and take it all in! When we needed to get into town for groceries and to restaurants, we took a pleasant walk through local roads, always passing by a tuk tuk if we wanted a ride instead.

From the moment we arrived, the place made us feel right at home. We are so comfortable that we decided to extend our stay another day to continue enjoying the amenities of the place and the view of Panajachel. Silvia was always vigilant that we had everything we needed, which made our experience even more enjoyable. We definitely look forward to coming back soon to continue enjoying this special corner.

Clean, full kitchen (could be restocked with some salt, pepper and oil), nice garden area. The location was off the main strip, about a 7-10 minute walk, which we appreciated for quiet nights. We slept very well all three nights.

the place really very nice, however, does not indicate that the only way to get there is by boat, except for this, everything was excellent

My stay at the Sacred Tree was an absolute dream. The grounds, casita, and views were gorgeous and relaxing. The people working at Sacred Tree made the trip special as they were welcoming, warm, and helped us with everything we could have possibly imagined. I must return to this very special place. The hospitality, tranquility, and delicious meals make this place a rare gem!

The view is amazing!! Pat contacted me from the start and Petra attended me excellent on the premises. Super comfortable and complete apartment. My family and I were very happy and will definitely be back!!

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! We had a lovely week at Mathew and Nancy’s place. Matthew was very easy to get a hold of but we didn’t need much - everything was organized so well and the casita was stocked with all the essentials. We loved our lazy days swimming and enjoying the view and how close we were to all the towns when we wanted to explore. The views are out of this world and the privacy the casita provides was wonderful. We’d love to come back again and would highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Lago Atitlan!

Very nice accommodation and amenities. We love the proximity to the lake and all the little details that the property had, I would stay a thousand times more.

la casita is a beautiful place to stay in santa cruz, it is a bit of a hike up but is well worth it for the views and peaceful surroundings! very glad we chose to stay here!

a beautiful and private place for an amazing family weekend, the large and clean pool. We hope to be able to return in another time.

Beautiful peaceful home, perfect for traveling with my older parents…no stairs and accessible. Friendly onsite staff and very helpful :). I would definitely come back

So glad we stayed here! Just far enough from San Pedro for some peace and quiet but also an easy walk or tuktuk to town. It was perfect for our group of 6. Two women who slept on the sofa beds said they were the most comfortable beds of our whole trip! Marcos was great at answering questions and giving info ahead of time, and Gerson the cohost greeted us and helped us with everything and anything! He stored our bags, showed us around, and even answered messages to recommend places to eat and came and checked the propane with minutes (to keep the shower hot - which it always was). Having laundry was convenient in the middle of our trip too. Couldn’t have been happier with this beautiful spot, and always felt safe! Highly recommend!

Perfect place to stay in atitlan. Calm, beautiful views, lots of nature around, we loved it. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to cook food everyday if you want. We’ll definitely come back! Thanks Miriam for all the help 🙌🏼

Excellent property! I loved the home, I wish I could spend more time there. The communication was perfect, everything as described, it looks even better in real life:) yes, the hike is not for beginners but I enjoyed it every time!