Direct lake access and a picturesque beach set this 5-bedroom villa apart in Panajachel. Sleeping 12, it offers a guest cottage, recreation area, kayak, and a peaceful setting near town.
Overview
Lakefront Elegance is one of the few properties in the Panajachel area located directly on the lake, with access to one of its most picturesque beaches.
The property consists of three buildings:
- A main house with two bedrooms
- A detached bedroom with a private bathroom
- A separate guest cottage with two bedrooms
Combining rustic charm with elegant details, the home is situated on the outskirts of Panajachel, away from the hustle and bustle. The town center is a 10- to 15-minute walk away, or approximately five minutes by tuk-tuk or car.
The Space
This lush, tropical retreat features 100-year-old cypress trees and birds of paradise surrounding a circular drive-through parking area.
Upon arrival, I or a member of my staff will welcome you, along with the house staff. We will show you around the property and answer any questions you may have.
A stone staircase with a handrail leads from the parking area down to the main house, detached bedroom, and recreation area. The recreation area includes:
- Ping-pong table
- Badminton court
- Direct lake access
The guest cottage is located next to the parking area and includes:
- Two bedrooms
- Living room
- Bathroom
- Kitchenette
The main house’s great room features a wood-burning fireplace, smart television, and plenty of seating. The kitchen is fully equipped. Additional amenities include:
- Charcoal grill
- Beach access
- Two-person kayak
Full breakfast and daily housekeeping are included in the nightly rate.
Activities and Services
A variety of activities and services can be arranged, including:
- Paragliding
- Hiking tours ending with a gourmet picnic
- Mountain biking tours
- Cultural tours featuring authentic Kaqchikel Mayan ceremonies
- Cooking classes
- Private in-house cook
- Private boat tours of the lake, with or without a bilingual guide
- Kayaking tours
- Massage therapy
- Private yoga instruction at the property
- Shopping service to stock the kitchen with requested beverages and snacks before arrival
Important Tax Information
Under regulations enacted by the Guatemalan tax authority in January 2023, specifically Acuerdo Gubernativo 245-2022, all businesses must issue an official government invoice for sales exceeding Q2,500. Failure to do so could result in a fine for the hosts.
Guatemalan citizens must provide a tax identification number or DPI number, along with their name. Non-Guatemalan guests must provide their passport number and name so the official government invoice or receipt can be issued.
Although Airbnb requires this or similar information during registration, these details are not provided to the hosts.
After your reservation begins or shortly after checkout, I or a member of my team will contact you to request the necessary information and prepare the receipt, known as a “factura.” Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information regarding this requirement. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
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What guests are saying
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Catherine
4 weeks ago
What a lovely stay in this lush oasis. Tropical flowers, butterflies, birds, and stunning views of the volcanoes and the lake make the outdoor spaces the jewel of this property. Close to Panajachel but just far enough away to be peaceful. The house is large and comfortable, rich in a thousand details accumulated over the years. It's a one-of-a-kind place. Irma took such good care of us. Muchas gracias!
5
Emily
1 month ago
This home was incredibly beautiful, spacious, and welcoming with phenomenal views of the lake! Daniel, the concierge, was proactive and helpful in reaching out and providing directions to the house along with a list of additional excursions. We had no issues finding the house. Irma, the housekeeper, was so lovely and kind. Her breakfasts are so delicious! Irma made dinner for us one night during our stay, and my entire family agreed that that meal was our favorite one of the trip. Ask for the churrasco; you won’t be disappointed! We enjoyed the easy access to the beach and lake. The badminton court provided hours of fun for my family. I loved that there was so much outdoor seating to just relax, play games, and take in the beautiful sights of the lake. This home was truly a little slice of heaven on earth.
5
Eric
1 month ago
I thought it was a beautiful place with great views, excellent service from Irma, and a very tasty breakfast.
5
Luis
1 month ago
Love the attention from our host ! Beautiful scenery! Accesible and flexible for any other extra activity ! Plus the delicious food cook by the gatekeeper!! Can’t wait to come back!!
5
Elliot
1 month ago
The property was beautiful and right on the beach. Our concierge, Daniel, was awesome and helped setup all of our transportation and activities, including a private boat tour and massages at the house. Having Irma on site to cook meals was another huge plus. Highly recommend!
5
Vaibhav
1 month ago
The Airbnb provides breakfast, daily room cleaning and concierge with no additional fees.
5
Karen
2 months ago
This home is absolutely beautiful. As soon as you walk in, you are surrounded by nature, flowers, birds flying by and the view of lake Atitlan. Truly incredible! Each room had something that made it unique, whether it was the views or the decoration inside. Daniel, who reached out directly was very helpful to arrange the check in/out, massages, etc, which was amazing! And then Irma was also very lovely! She made breakfast each morning and we also had a homemade lunch and dinner cooked by her. Irma is a kind person and a great cook. They made our trip even better! The jacuzzi wasn’t warm on our first day/night, but the days after it was working so that was good too. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at David’s home and would recommend it to other travelers who are looking for a beautiful place to stay in Panajachel.
5
Kirk
2 months ago
Simply outstanding accommodations, location, and food + customer service. We’ll be back again!
5
Lajja
2 months ago
Absolutely beautiful space with incredible views of the lake. The home has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay. The house help Irma is phenomenal - always available for meals, help and anything you need. We eat 2 dinners at home cooked by her and were very pleased with the fresh, delicious food. However the real star of the home is David. Communication was him was flawless and he was always available to answer any questions and provide recommendations to us for Jetskis, set us up with a private boat ride, order us a cake, get us a masseuse and anything else we asked of him. We traveled in Belize and Guatemala for 2 weeks and this place was our favorite stay. We would definitely come back.
5
Stanley
2 months ago
We’ve stayed at this property multiple times and it is a complete gem. If you’re looking for a gorgeous home, that’s lakefront with a fantastic location. This is it.
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