Vacation rentals with lake access in Santa Catarina Palopó

The place was quiet and peaceful while being close enough from Panajachel. Both rooms have a balcony and so is the living room directly across the lake and volcano. The walk to the lake is steep, so I suggest skipping it if you are not well conditioned to climb back up. It gets pretty cold in the morning but there is hot water available in the shower as well as shampoo/conditioner/body wash. Daniel was very responsive and made this trip easier for my group and had immediately gotten us a private shuttle from Antigua and back to the city, as well as a private lancha to take us to any villages we wanted to go. Tour guide is included in San Juan la Laguna. A 4x4 was sent to us daily and the driver Ramiro was also very helpful and responsive. If you book with them, you and your group will be the most important people during this trip.

Nicolás has worked hard to make his place wonderful and it shows. He is competing with other Airbnbs at lake atitlan and his place is a really good for the price. I hope he continues to improve the place. Loved the flower garden, the windows and the hammock. He is also a very kind and accommodating man and personally took us through the check in. He also helped us out with stuff we left behind.

Spectacular experience, especially for us a family with young children, at the most incredible spot in Lake Atitlan. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a luxury stay with great design, wonderful service, and an authentic experience overall. We loved San Marcos as a home base and were blown away by the warmth and hospitality of Annika, Daniel, Sandra, and the rest of the team. We can’t wait to visit again someday.

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!

The Tree House at Robertos place was lovely. Fantastic views, great cabin, comfy bed and good amenities. Migel who looks after the cabana is really friendly and helpful. The Lake side garden is beautiful, a perfect place to relax in nature. I highly recommend staying here. ☀️🌳☀️

We loved our stay! The house was even more beautiful than the photos. Perfect spot to relax on the lake with amazing views, a hot tub, and gorgeous landscaping. We would book again in a heartbeat. A big highlight was having filtered water throughout the house, along with reverse osmosis water for drinking. It made it much easier to stay hydrated! Christopher was also a very helpful host, introducing us to a private boat contact and shuttle services back to Guatemala City.

Incredible place. The access to the main path around the lake and proximity to Santa Cruz is nice. There are more places to eat around here than I expected. I would love to stay here again. Do keep in mind: Santa Cruz is a very nature-y place and there is a possibility you’ll encounter spiders, mosquitoes and scorpions. We did, but had no problems with them during our stay.

Visited casita Piegatto for our anniversary getaway and loved it! Everything was ready for us and our host helped connect us with transportation from Guatemala City and back. The house and views were stunning! Highly recommend this beautiful house!

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.

Samuel and Kheily were incredibly responsive and did a great job of showing us around the apartment during check-in.

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 felt so comfortable that we decided to extend our stay for one more day to continue enjoying the amenities of the place and the view of Panajachel. Silvia was always attentive to make sure we had everything we needed, which made our experience even more enjoyable. We definitely hope to return soon to continue enjoying this special place.

I really enjoyed working with Omar and Norma. They allowed us to check in a tad earlier and ever connected us with many wonderful resources. We had a private boat ride $25 per person and they two us to Santa Cruz and Pana. We had Miguel who was our personal TUK TUK driver and honestly him and Norma made our experience. My husband got sick from some tacos he ate off the beaten path and Miguel came to the rescue with a ton of things from the Pharmacy… the following day I even asked him to bring us dominoes … he did so cheerfully. The place was beautiful, very quiet during the week and on the weekend there were more people so had the best of both worlds. No laundry onsite y’all but ask Norma and she will come to the rescue! One thing I will note……… be careful with the MASTER bathroom. The shower is not flush with the wall and all the water will spill all over the floor. I almost fell 2x … I actually noticed that people made those comments as well and thought it would be resolved

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.

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!

I stayed here on glorious week and could have stayed another. The place was exactly as described and the rooftop deck/kitchen was an amazing place to work and chill. It was a 50 yard walk to the lake and only a 5-10 walk to the main tourist area. It’s also about as peaceful as San Pedro gets. Town has a party vibe so you will still hear music at night and the occasional dog barking but nothing that even cheap earplugs can’t handle.

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 loved 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!

Most beautiful location for a relaxing stay at the lake. The house has everything you need and its right on the water and right next to the natural reserve. Transportation must be by boat or walking, just be aware there are many stairs to get to the town.

Great property and great little house. The restaurant and facilities were perfect. Kayaking was the icing on the cake in the morning. Highly recommend.

The place is fantastic with a wonderful serene view that you get to enjoy every morning. Marcos is a great host and was very responsive to every thing we needed. The only issue we had was the hot water in the shower did not last very long at all. But other than that, it was a fantastic stay.

This place was absolutely magical! it was our favorite stay so far and it exceeded our expectations. The space is so peaceful and you are a few steps away from the lake which we went to each morning for sunrise. There are also restaurants and cafes walking distance to the property!

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 🙌🏼