5BR Luxury Villa in Santa Cruz la Laguna

Best Airbnb we’ve ever stayed at. Definitely recommend Domingas cooking!

We loved staying here. The home accommodated our family of 10 comfortably. From our flexible late check-in (car issues) to helping coordinate cooked meals and boat rides - PJ and Anastacio were a great help on our trip. Casa Valdres is a beautiful home and perfect for any family visiting the lake!

Awesome time with the family to unwind and embark on an adventure. Great place, great town. If you like tranquillity, you will love this home. Anastasio (groundskeeper) and Dominga (housekeeper and cook) were awesome. They were responsive, kind, and very helpful. Lake Atitlan is one of those scenic views that you can only truly embody when you are there. Views from the 3rd floor were awesome.

We had an amazing stay at Casa Valdres! The house is absolutely beautiful, spacious, and very well equipped with everything our family of 10 needed for a comfortable stay. We especially loved spending time in the pool, relaxing in the hammocks, and using the paddle boards—it made for an unforgettable experience. The only thing to keep in mind is that the house is about a 5–7 minute walk up a rocky walkway, It can be a bit challenging if you’re carrying heavy luggage, so packing lighter or making fewer trips would make arrival much easier. Once you reach the house, it’s completely worth it. The views are spectacular, the home is peaceful, and it truly feels like a private paradise. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend Casa Valdres to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with family or friends.

Casa Valdres is truly a paradise in Lake Atitlan. It is a beautiful, private, peaceful home that allows you to escape modern day life and enjoy the sounds of nature in it's true essence. The home is located in Santa Cruz, which is a smaller town on the lake, if you are looking for a quiet area this is the best option. The home is a 7 minute walk from the private port, which can be hard to do if you have a lot of luggage since it is a bit uphill and not paved. Anastacio, the groundkeeper, did help us with the luggage of 2 guests and the rest carried their own. Do keep this in mind as if you are a large group and have a lot of luggage. Dominga, the housekeeper, was delightful and we hired her for some meals which we all enjoyed and would highly recommend especially for dinner time. Although not impossible to find restaurants and small grocery stores it is recommended to stock up on some essentials in the main town of Panajachel such as snacks and any food you are planning on cooking.

Beautiful spot on lake atitlan in a peacefull village. We had a fantastic time, enjoyed the spacious house, garden, pool and easy access to the lake to visit the other villages. There are no shops so make sure to organize yourself well or ask help from the cook Minga.

We had an incredible stay at Casa Valdres. From the very beginning of booking , PJ and Stewart were very quick and proactive communicators and made us feel very confident with choosing this beautiful home for our stay. Anastacio was incredibly helpful with meeting us at the dock and helping with our luggage. Dominga cooked dinner for us twice and it was incredible both times - she is such a gem! Our friends got engaged on this trip and Dominga was kind enough to get us a cake and help make the celebration that much more special. Sitting out by the pool and listening to the birds was so wonderful and relaxing - we had the best time imaginable! Thank you for having us.

it was an amazing experience. super helpfull quick response we had to adjust our stay due to travel issues and they accomodate us. super super 10 out of 10. and the sounds in the mor ing amazing

The 8 of us had an excellent stay at this place. The views were stunning, the pool refreshing and the walk into town easy enough. I would recommend to anyone to stay here if you’re looking for a peaceful stay at Lake Atitlan and Santa Cruz.

This was an absolutely wonderful, beautiful home with a truly breathtaking view. It was private, peaceful, and everything we hoped for during our stay. We especially appreciated Dominga and Anastacio, who took such great care of the property and kept everything spotless. PJ was an exceptional host....extremely responsive, flexible, and accommodating. He kindly allowed us an earlier check-in and was always attentive to any questions or needs we had throughout our stay. For anyone considering a trip to Santa Cruz, I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It made our final summer in Guatemala even more special, and we will treasure the memories we made here. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!