Places to stay in San Marcos

I loved it, I'll definitely be back

We have stayed at some really nice Airbnbs in the past, but this place exceeded our expectations in every way. The grounds, the house and the staff are absolutely incredible. We are already looking at dates to book another dedicated trip to this house. If the house is available for your travel dates, consider yourself lucky. I'm afraid the secret is out!

Jean was an amazing host, helping us to book transfers and water taxis and generally being a delight to say hello to. The property and location are great, with memorable sunrises to be had for those up early!

Very good place, comfortable

A truly magical and unforgettable experience. ✨Villas Del Carmen offers a nurturing environment that will soothe your heart, mind, and soul. Stop searching and book this gem now! Sofia and Dina were exceptionally gracious, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful throughout our stay. The villa is simply stunning – beautifully designed, spotless, and thoughtfully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing escape. Every detail in the decor and amenities made it feel like a true home away from home. The location couldn’t have been more perfect, offering breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere, while still being conveniently close to all of the local villages. Sofia’s warm welcome and prompt communication ensured we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The pool, jacuzzi, yoga shala, insanely beautiful view and sweet doggo Nala added to the magic. ✨ Stroll up the streets of the nearby village to immerse yourself in the magesty of Lake Atitlan. Book today!!!

This place was so perfect! We wished we were able to stay longer. Magdalena greeted us upon our arrival and gave us a tour, and even gave us a fresh loaf of bread and eggs for breakfast. The home is incredibly cozy, photogenic, and has amazing views from the terrace. Magdalena was very responsive on the AirBNB app, and helped us organize a private shuttle transfer from Antigua to San Pedro for a very fair price. It is a bit far from the main/touristy areas of San Pedro, but we had a very easy time finding tuktuks (taxis) to take us there or it is a 15-20 minute walk. HIGHLY recommend to anyone interested in a unique stay!

The house, the lake, the views, the staff…all absolutely incredible! The house is ideally located within 5-10 mins walking or quick tuk tuk to San Marcos, and equipped with everything you need - pool, hottub, kayaks, loads of cooking supplies, more than enough towels etc. The rooms were huge, beds comfy and the caretakers available to help with anything and everything. The hosts were super responsive and the chef for hire cooked amazing meals. San Marcos has the cleanest water for swimming, and the national park with cliffs to jump or swim from is just a short walk or kayak away. The entire stay, just like the lake, was magical for our family of 5 (2 adults, 9 yo, two 7 yos) and not one we will ever forget!

The house is very beautiful. A lovely design and filled with beautiful touches and artwork. An amazing view off the veranda, and the gardens are relaxing and full of birds. We all enjoyed the clean pool very much too. Overall it was an amazing place to relax and recharge. There is a walk up to the local village of Santa Clara or tuk tuks to take you up the hill, and the village has a produce market on Saturdays. We also recommend CECAP for great meals with the best view, as well as fair trade traditional handicrafts. It was easy to get a boat at the public dock. It’s probably easiest to arrange your own driver and boat to the private dock as then it’s easy to contact them if they do not turn up or know where to go (problems we had through no fault of the host). Definitely shop in Pana as the shops are very small in Santa Clara. Be aware it was hazy every day for 6 days and apparently this is common in April (or other months too?) because of cane burning. However, the advantage of the