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Main Town, Gated Community, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Wi-Fi, Cable [#183016] | View Property

Antigua
House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
from $595 to $1250 per wk; $160/night
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Traveler Reviews (18)

• Very Nice House - a great place to relax after exploring Antigua and surrounding areas

  Very Nice House - a great place to relax after exploring Antigua and surrounding areas

  • Guest Leonard S.
  • Date of stay 03/08/13
  • Review Submitted 03/17/13
  Our family made our first trip to Guatemala using VRBO for the first time as well. We were pleasantly surprised by the comfort and conveniences of this home. The owners representative met us at the house and showed us around with all the information needed to enjoy the home. Beautiful living room and dining room, kitchen is fully equipped. All the bedrooms were very comfortable. The home is large enough to get lost in. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a clean safe place to stay in Antigua. Thank you!!!!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you for taking time to provide your review. I am very glad to hear that the house accomodation worked very well for your family. I look forward to have you back in the future.

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• Highly recommended!

  Highly recommended!

  • Guest Inge
  • Date of stay 12/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  We had a beautiful time staying in this property over Christmas / New Year, 2012/2013. The house was beyond our expectations, beautifully built, decorated and furnished. There is lots of space inside the house and it is big enough to stay with a large family in 4 bedrooms. The house is very wellcleaned and kept well. The house is indeed located in a quiet gated community and excellent for little children to walk around up to a playground, all safe, quiet with almost no cars. It is a nice walk into the centre of Antigua, around 15 up to 20 minutes. But tuc tuc's and taxi's can also drive you there (you can easily call for a taxi which will come and stop right at the door of the house). The owner is extremely responsive and helpful with all questions. His local representatives are also very friendly and helpful, they awaited us arriving at the house at midnight due to late flight arrival. We can highly recommend this place to stay in Antigua!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I really appreciate greatly the time you took to provide such positive review. I'll look forward to host your family and friends in the future, Mario

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• Spacious, affordable, helpful and responsive owner

  Spacious, affordable, helpful and responsive owner

  • Guest Sarah R.
  • Date of stay 07/17/12
  • Review Submitted 07/31/12
  First, I would like to say that Mario is extremely responsive and helpful. From first contact on, Mario was on top of everything. Even when we were in Antigua and he was in the US, he responded to emails within hours. We made a last minute request to have some friends stay one night with us and Mario was flexible and approved their stay for a reasonable fee. We really appreciated this. (Note: there are four bedrooms but only two of us. Therefore, only two of the four bedrooms were unlocked. That was fine, but it did surprise us.) The housekeepers and gate security were very helpful, as well. We were impressed with the living room and kitchen. They are well furnished and comfortable. The outdoor courtyard is gorgeous. The home is large with plenty of space and privacy. We did feel that perhaps an update the bedrooms and bathrooms would go a long way. The bedding is clean but worn and dated. It was comfortable but new bedding would make a big difference. The location is good - it's about a 15-20 minute walk to the town square. We discovered that if you turn right at the main gate, you can get a tuk tuk pretty easily, as there is a road one block to the right that leads to a local neighborhood. However, if you turn left at the main gate, which is quickest walking route, we found there were very few tuk tuks. Tuk tuks aren't really necessary but it's good to know where to get one if you need one! A tuk tuk ride to town is about Q15. This was our second trip to Antigua and we love it. It's beautiful, safe, and friendly. This home is a safe, clean, comfortable, and affordable place to stay while visiting this wonderful town!

  Owner response: Dear Renter, I’d like to thank you for the time you took to write the review, the many positive comments as well as for the improvement suggestions on which I already followed-up. I look forward to accommodate you and your family in your next vacation in Antigua.

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• Wonderful stay in La Antigua

  Wonderful stay in La Antigua

  • Guest JIm
  • Date of stay 04/23/12
  • Review Submitted 05/25/12
  Our son was getting married in La Antigua Guatemala and we were searching for a low-cost way to provide accommodations for our group of about 8. We decided to search VRBO and we found Mario's place that suited our purposes admirably. We had first class accommodations in a gated community and we were only a short 5-10 minute walk from the Casa Santo Domingo where the wedding was being held. Mario's property was a wonderful four bedroom house that had all the comforts of home. We thoroughly enjoyed the week we spent in La Antigua and the house provided a GREAT spot, central to almost all the attractions of La Antigua.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks James for your feedback. I am very glad to hear that your family enjoyed the stay in Antigua while celebrating your son's wedding and that the house worked well for you. I look forward to accomodate your family and friends in the future.

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• Highly Recommended Antigua Rental Residence

  Highly Recommended Antigua Rental Residence

  • Guest Peter H.
  • Date of stay 03/12/12
  • Review Submitted 04/28/12
  Dear Mario, We wanted to personalize our review to acknowledge and thank you for providing us such a comfortable and convenient four-week vacation sojourn in Antigua. Your home was as advertised: beautifully furnished, flowing, generous indoor and outdoor spaces, immaculately maintained (we rightfully dubbed Sonia, your cleaning lady, the "Darling Dynamo"), perfectly functioning appliances and mechanical systems, completely secure in a truly lovely gated community with most attentive gate keepers and an easy stroll to the center of town and to many of the most important monuments and exceptional restaurants. Most of all, Mario, it was your constant attention and instant response to every detail and question which made our stay uniquely memorable. We thank you for your rare hospitality. Peter and Francie Handler Santa Fe, New Mexico

  Owner response: Thank you Peter and Francie for taking time to write your thoughtful comments. I am very glad to hear that you had a great time and that you liked the accomodation. I am looking forward to assist you, and your friends, in the future.

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• Great place for family or group stay in Antigua

  Great place for family or group stay in Antigua

  • Guest Fiona
  • Date of stay 02/19/12
  • Review Submitted 03/14/12
  Our group of six friends and family stayed in this lovely home. It is beautifully designed and decorated, in a comfortable way. The house really worked well for us. There is a large public area with the living/dining room where we could gather and socialize, play games or watch TV after a long day sightseeing in beautiful Antigua. The rooftop terrace provided volcano and city views, or starry skies. The small but beautiful courtyard is a bit of colonial charm. And owner Mario Godoy makes it easy to rent this place. He is very responsive to inquiries, flexible, provides complete information on Antigua and the house. He even recommended a shuttle service we used a number of times, that worked perfectly for us. The local representative, Sonia, was professional and also responsive. We had a great time in Antigua, which is a wonderful city. And a huge factor in our enjoyment was staying in this house.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I appreciate much that you took time to write your comments. I am also very glad to hear that you had a great time in Antigua and that the house accomodation worked well for your group. I look forward to assist you, and your friends, with future accomodations.

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• Don't even think about a hotel!

  Don't even think about a hotel!

  • Guest domingo3
  • Date of stay 12/20/11
  • Review Submitted 01/12/12
  Wow! We came back to Antigua 6 years after our honeymoon - this time with our two kids (ages 5 and 3). The pictures do not do the house justice to how big this place is. The kids loved exploring all the rooms and going up to the roof. My wife loved taking pictures of us all over the house with different backdrops. Having the playground inside the gated community was key - especially on Christmas Day when we spent most of the day at home. The kitchen was just about as well equipped as our own at home. We usually ate one (sometimes two) meal per day at home and were completely comfortable. We even baked a cake! It took 15 minutes or so walking with the kids to get into town. Most days, as it was getting dark, we would go to the grocery store downtown and take a tuk tuk back. It worked out perfect. The internet connection was good enough to make free VOIP calls home. It was also handy to be able to look up tourist information and check Email whenever. They also had some magazines and a Lonely Planet Guide for Guatemala in the house, so you don't necessarily have to buy your own. Everything was clean, and we felt secure in the house. I would highly recommend this to parents with small children. I didn't see any place else during our visit where I would have rather stayed. This would also be awesome for any large family or group because of each bathroom is private (colocated with the bedrooms), and the common areas are large and fun. Thanks Mario!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: Thank you very much for taking time to write your comments. I am very glad to see people returning to Guate and it is great to hear that the house worked well for your family. I am looking forward to assist you, and your friends, with future accomodations.

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• A Wonderful Week in Antigua!

  A Wonderful Week in Antigua!

  • Guest Carol Ann
  • Date of stay 06/29/11
  • Review Submitted 08/02/11
  My husband, our three young adult children and I stayed in this lovely property. Mario, the owner, was so helpful in answering our questions before our trip and very easy to work with. Doris, the housekeeper, was always ready to help and answer questions while we were in Antigua. We were within walking distance of most places we wanted to see in Antigua, so this home was convenient, yet it was in a quiet, gated community, so we could escape the bustle of town and just relax when we wanted to. The home is spacious and well cared for and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. We highly recommend this property, as well as Antigua, as a wonderful place to visit! Thanks for everything, Mario!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks for taking the time to write your review. I am glad to hear that you liked the location and the services provided by Doris. I look forward to serve you in the future.

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• Home away from home in Antigua

  Home away from home in Antigua

  • Guest FamFive
  • Date of stay 03/19/11
  • Review Submitted 04/01/11
  We just returned from a 5-day stay at Mario's lovely home in Antigua. Our family (2 adults, 3 kids ages 10-17) had a wonderful time. The house is extremely clean and comfortable. For an equivalent price (or more) we would have been crowded into one small hotel room in town. At Mario's house, however, we had plenty of space - a spacious dining room and living room and plenty of bedroom and bathroom space. After a full day of volcano climbing, sightseeing, etc. it was really nice for the five of us to lounge around the living room and watch a DVD together. (We brought several with us.) Mario was extremely helpful -- assisting us with arranging a ride from the airport, and providing us with all kinds of tips and suggestions for our visit in Antigua. We felt very safe at all times in his community. We would generally walk to town and back (takes about 15 -20 mins), unless it was dark in which case we'd grab a taxi for Q40 from the "cab stand" at the central park, which has taxis running until 1 AM. Mario's on-site household help was very nice and more than happy to get anything we needed. The men that work at the gate were also super friendly and were always there immediately to open the gate for us. But, then again, all the Guatemalans we met were super friendly and helpful.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: FamFive, sounds like you had a blast of fun in Guate, that's great. I want to thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your stay in Antigua and I am very glad to hear that the house accomodation, the tips and the staff somehow also helped you have a great vacation.

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• Thank you!

  Thank you!

  • Guest Patricia
  • Date of stay 03/16/11
  • Review Submitted 03/22/11
  Thank you Mario! We had a great time in Guatemala. The house is beautiful. The pictures do not do it justice. We will certainly rent again on our next trip.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you Patricia for taking time to write your comments. I am very glad to hear that you had a great time in Guate and that you liked the house. I am looking forward to assist you, and your friends, with future accomodations.

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• Spacious Comfortable House

  Spacious Comfortable House

  • Guest Albert
  • Date of stay 02/08/11
  • Review Submitted 03/01/11
  The house is in a safe quiet gated community. It is spacious with comfortable furniture. It has all the aminities associated with comfortable living. The house is a real bargain compare to hotels in Antigua. Mario (the owner) is very accommodating and helpful as are the staff within the gated community. It is about 20 minutes walk to central park. If you have any walking problem it is a bit difficult to get there. But you can get a Taxi for $3.00 or tuk tuk for $2.00. Antigua and surrounding area is a must for up to 5-6 days.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: Thanks Albert for taking the time to provide feedback. I am glad to hear that the house accomodation worked well for you. You are right, Antigua, due to its beautiful colonial cobble stone streets, can be a challenge for people with walking difficulties but, as you pointed out, transportation can be easily arranged inexpensively.

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• Comfortable and attractive house with a convenient location

  Comfortable and attractive house with a convenient location

  • Guest Don
  • Date of stay 01/16/11
  • Review Submitted 01/21/11
  We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful and well-maintained property. It is in a quiet gated community about a 15 minute walk from the central park. The house is laid out around a couple of courtyards and a covered breezeway. The main portion of the house includes the entry area, living room, dining room, and kitchen. The bedrooms are accessed from the breezeway and are very quiet. There is also a covered space in one courtyard for a vehicle, so on-street parking (which is possible) is not required. The kitchen is well-supplied with everything like plates, glasses, utensils, microwave, coffee maker, etc.. Our group of 8 adults was very comfortable in the house. We enjoyed relaxing there after a day of walking, shopping, and activities like the local canopy tour, Pacaya volcano hike, and Lake Atitlan tour. A very nice local woman met us when we arrived and showed us around - she also came once during our 3 day stay to empty the trash cans, etc..

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks Don for taking the time to write your review. It was a pleasure, and an honor, to accomodate a group of people that went to Guatemala primarily to provide community service and that at the end of the stay had the opportunity to enjoy a well deserved time of fun.

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• LOVED IT!

  LOVED IT!

  • Guest none
  • Date of stay 06/22/10
  • Review Submitted 12/29/10
  We enjoyed our stay at your property in June 2010. We were in the process of deciding if we were going to move to Antigua permanently. The location is perfect and enjoyed being able to walk everywhere. We both retired in July and moved to Antigua in August. Love it here, especially the weather and the people. We would definitely recommend your place to others.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. I am very glad to hear that you liked Antigua so much and that you liked our place as well.

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• Confortable place to stay.

  Confortable place to stay.

  • Guest mamita30
  • Date of stay 10/06/09
  • Review Submitted 08/08/10
  The listing description is very accurate in regards of the location. Easy to find and easy to get around. The house was very clean and well maintained. The security guards were very nice people and helpful. The owner was very precise with his recommendations and easy to work with. I would recommend this rental to anyone planning to visit Guatemala. The house es very beautiful and comfortable.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you very much for taking your time to provide feedback. I am glad to see that you had a great time in Antigua and the house accomomodation worked well for you. Have a great day!

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• Lovely, private home in a nice, secure, area close to everything

  Lovely, private home in a nice, secure, area close to everything

  • Guest Debbie
  • Date of stay 01/10/09
  • Review Submitted 12/30/10
  My husband and I stayed at this house for a week in January of 2009. The house is exactly as shown in the photos and had all the amenities that Americans want--cable TV, wireless internet access, a full kitchen, and a washer and dryer--we were very comfortable. It is in a gated community with a 24-hour guard and the community is fully enclosed. It is located in the city of Antigua where there is shopping, good restaurants and beautiful buildings to explore. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to others.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you very much Debbie for taking the time to write a review. I am very pleased to see that you had a great time in Antigua and in the house.

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• Renter review

  Renter review

  • Guest Marco and Lorraine
  • Date of stay 12/23/07
  • Review Submitted 12/28/10
  A truly great location and the house is beautiful. This made our visit to Guatemala very special. The house has all amenities, is decorated beautifully and the furniture is all new and high quality. What a find! We would definitely recommend this property and would use it again ourselves for future visits.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Renter review

  Renter review

  • Guest Marco and Lorraine
  • Date of stay 12/23/07
  • Review Submitted 12/28/10
  A truly great location and the house is beautiful. This made our visit to Guatemala very special. The house has all amenities, is decorated beautifully and the furniture is all new and high quality. What a find! We would definitely recommend this property and would use it again ourselves for future visits.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks Lorraine and Marco for taking the time to write a review. I am glad to hear that your family had a special time in Antigua and that the house somehow was part of it.

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• A beautiful home in a beautiful city!

  A beautiful home in a beautiful city!

  • Guest Swamy
  • Date of stay 04/28/07
  • Review Submitted 01/12/11
  Both my wife and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful accommodation you provided during our trip to Antigua , Guatemala . We felt very safe and secure in the gated community where your home is located. The home was very clean and the house keeper very kind and courteous and extremely efficient. Of course, the location is perfect, with the view of the mountains around and listening to the wonderful sounds of birds every day. It was great in the mornings and evening to take a walk along with our daughter who enjoyed to see the different plants and trees and hear the birds sing. During our visit we were also able to go to the City Center ( Central Park ) everyday - we walked and also took the taxi's and "tuk tuks" (which are very easy to get). We loved the colonial architecture which is seen everywhere, including your new house. We loved the fact that we had new washer and dryer and also the home help, who came to wash the dishes, clean the house etc. Thank you very much for also providing with the crib with all the attachments including the net. It was convenient to move it around, since it had wheels. (I see that you have a new and better crib in the pictures!) We defenitely want to come back and visit again. It is a great getaway! We recommend it highly to anyone visiting or planning to visit that part of the world!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you Swamy for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am very glad to learn that your wife, daughter, and you had a great time in Antigua and in the house.

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