Reviews for Antigua Vacation Rental - VRBO 232610ha - 5 BR Guatemala Villa, Comfort & Simplicity

Amazing

Guest Ivonne
Date of stay 04/24/13
Review Submitted 05/16/13

Thank you so much for everything, the house was amazing and everything including Nancy was perfect. Les agradecemos a todos su maravillosa atención hacia nosotras,la casa es un lugar perfecto para encontrar paz y descanso;el lugar es tranquilo, muy bonito y se respira una paz que no se describe con palabras. No hay nada que no nos haya gustado la verdad hemos disfrutado cada momento tanto en la casa como en los alrededores de antigua y dentro de la misma. Gracias por permitirnos vivir una experiencia diferente y muy agradable para nosotras. I can´t found the words to describe the experience but we hope to return some day to this wonderful place, thanks for all. Sincerely... Ivonne B. S. P.D.- thanks for all Greg and José both are wonderful people, thank you for your attention.

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

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Home Sweet Home in Antigua

Guest Sam
Date of stay 04/03/13
Review Submitted 04/28/13

My husband and I have stayed in Greg's lovely home twice in the last 13 months or so. We just got married in Antigua and knew we wanted to stay in the home again during our experience leading up to the wedding. The house is beautiful. The decor is welcoming and calming after a long day trekking around town. And the use of the car is a really nice plus. Loved sitting out on the front porch with our morning coffee and waving at the security guards and sitting in the backyard reading in the afternoon. Greg is attentive to any requests and really does all he can to make you feel comfortable. We had the housekeeper make us dinner and it was really great. One of our best meals. Definitely take Greg up on his restaurant recommendations. Our faves. Cafe Condessa, Tartine, brunch or dinner at Meson Panza Verde, Hotel Posado de Don Rodrigo, and most definitely KIDS restaurant. We had the most amazing experience there and if you can make it to the restaurant I highly recommend. I loved that Greg's house is off the beaten path a bit and quieter, but still close enough that you could even walk or bike if you don't want to use the car. Love Antigua so much and this house is really special.

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

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great house and amazing views

Guest joaquim
Date of stay 02/07/13
Review Submitted 03/17/13

Greg, the owner was very helpfull, and very quick in his replies. The house is really nice, with alot of different spaces, aswell inside and and in the garden. This made it perfect for us (5 people) to live in, as well to even invite some extra people to stay over. The big kitchen, fully equiped is great as well. The view from the masterbedroom and the terace is really very nice. The car we got was great! Just 5 min. and you are in the centre of antigua. We knew antigua very well allready, it was very nice this time to live just outside of the center and wake up peacefully, with the sound of the birds and the views of the vulcano. I would highly recommend it. Thx Greg.

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

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Luxurious Sanctuary Space!

Guest Minta
Date of stay 01/04/13
Review Submitted 01/15/13

Staying here again was like coming back to a luxurious retreat space I felt was mine. I love the location of the house - so close to Antigua yet set in spacious greenery. The house has everything I'll ever need for entertaining. The sauna is the most beautiful Ive ever been in and I love the new garden lighting as well as the yoga deck and meditation room. Greg is an amazing host and all the details to make your stay and adventures in Guatemala are supported. The books and DVDs and beautiful stunning bathrooms just make this so much more then a normal rental. Dont miss out on this opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful places on the planet!

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

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True comfort and safety in Antigua!!

Guest Garland E.
Date of stay 12/17/12
Review Submitted 01/08/13

The home has great accommodations for couples and families. You will be greeted by angela the housekeeper to show you around and make you feel welcome. The home is a wonderful place just to relax after hiking the ruins, volcanoes,and villages. Guatemala is a world of it's own. Antigua has the best location for seeing the sights of the country. We went with 2 other couples and had the best vacation ever in part due to the home stay and the contacts made available from the owner. Greg helped us hook up with a van driver (Victor) who picked us up from Guatemala City, took us to shopping, and to sites all over Guatemala. The home was very clean and accommodations were incredible. The owner was extremely helpful planning the trip. We look forward to our next trip back to this fantastic home in beautiful antigua.

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

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Beautiful home with awesome decor in Antigua

Guest Liz83
Date of stay 11/16/12
Review Submitted 01/08/13

Casa Oudaia was wonderful. Beautiful decor - inside and out - Angela was the most awesome housekeeper. The meals she made were muy deliciosa and she was ready with anything we asked for.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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Wedding vacation in Antigua

Guest Bonita
Date of stay 10/30/12
Review Submitted 11/18/12

We went to Antigua to attend a wedding and stayed in Greg's home. The location was perfect! The use of the car was great. We were able to find our way around Antigua after a couple of visits to town. The house was great and spacious enough for all 6 of us.The listing, description and pictures were accurate. Angela the house keeper prepared several meals for us and did a great job. Greg had the house prestocked for us which was a great help. Greg was very helpful when we had problems with the internet. We have 3 homes on VRBO and would recommend Greg's home for an Antigua stay.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Peaceful

Guest P. Mills
Date of stay 09/30/12
Review Submitted 10/24/12

My family and my parents stayed for 9 days in this lovely home. When we arrived Greg was there to meet us and show us his beautiful home. He was extremely nice and helpful throughout the week. The house was just perfect! The views from the roof top deck are amazing! We watch the volcano puff smoke every morning. I have never been at a more peaceful place standing up there. I loved that the home is outside of the city (but not too far). I enjoyed the fact that there is only one TV. My kids ages 12 and 8 played checkers and chess almost every day. The Land Rover was a great bonus; we used it every day to go into the city. I highly recommend this home.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful in so many ways!

Guest Mhelfner
Date of stay 09/07/12
Review Submitted 01/18/13

I was completely delighted by the charm and warmth of Casa Gregirio. I felt completely at home and cozy (in a very nice sized house). It was a perfect oasis just minutes outside of the hustle and bustle. Beautiful gardens offered a space of serenity and I LOVED cooking in the kitchen! Thank you for offering a space that is filled with comfort and love! I look forward to staying there again on my next visit.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great volcano views from roof!

Guest VisitorfromTexas
Date of stay 06/10/12
Review Submitted 07/16/12

We stayed at the house for 4 weeks and found it a peaceful place outside the city. View was spectacular from the roof and neighborhood safe with guard on duty. Our whole family enjoyed all the meals cooked for us at the house. The vehicle worked well; about 1 to 1.5 miles(5 to 10 minutes) to various locations in the city.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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At home in Antigua . . .

Guest Lea
Date of stay 05/21/12
Review Submitted 05/26/12

I could not have asked for a warmer welcome to Guatemala than being delivered to the doorstep of La Casa De Gregorio, a home cooked supper and bottle of red to share with family :) With easy access to town it was lovely to be in the peace and quiet of Los Jardines de Antigua. An amazingly effective Mayan sauna, a beautiful bath and the perfect rooftop terrace for morning yoga beneath Volcan Agua. I highly recommend La Casa de Gregorio to anyone looking forward to the perfect home away from home in Antigua :)

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

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An amazing La Antigua Oasis

Guest Sam
Date of stay 05/04/12
Review Submitted 05/11/12

My boyfriend and I stayed at Greg's beautiful home for 9 nights. We are at the tail end of our stay now and I hate to say goodbye to this beautiful house. Every detail is taken care of. From a fully equipped kitchen to lots of peaceful resting spots outside. We felt like a king and queen in such a large house but loved every minute of it. The wonderful housekeeper Angela cooked us a BBQ dinner one night that was amazing. The other days we relaxed in the morning reading outside, took in the views from the amazing roof top deck and then headed out to explore Antigua with the super convenient Land Rover. This is my second time in La Antigua and we loved it so much that we've decided to marry here next year. We hope to once again book the house while we're back celebrating our nuptials. Don't miss out on Luna for crepes, the typical plate at Fonda, and the amazing cream cake dessert with berries on the bottom from Cafe Condessa. Oh, and live music at Rainbow Cafe. For a special night out, sitting on the rooftop at Tartine, booking the "cave" well in advance for a super romantic food experience all lit by candles at La Sereno, or having dinner with live music on Fridays or a fantastic Sunday brunch at Meson Panza Verde Hotel shouldn't be missed.

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

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Amazing!

Guest Jo
Date of stay 03/27/12
Review Submitted 04/18/12

We spent 8 days in Greg's house and it was incredible. The house is beautiful (though, be aware...there are many stairs), and the views were outstanding. One night we sat on the rooftop and watched Volcan Fuego explode red sparks! The house has everything you could possibly need and more. We spent most of every day either in the gorgeous backyard garden with the fountain bubbling away, or on the front porch in the rocking chairs listening to the birds. Pure bliss. Greg was incredibly helpful setting up a number of extras for us before we ever arrived, and it made the visit just that more delightful. We had both a traditional lunch and breakfast (made by ana) and both were absolutely delicious (and plentiful). We also had a Spanish tutor (the incredible Sabina!) at the house for five of the days, and we were amazed by how much we learned in such a short time. It was also great to have use of the Range Rover. It easily got us to wherever we needed to go. I really can't recommend this place (and these people) highly enough. We're already trying to figure out when we can come back

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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Better than advertised

Guest J. David C.
Date of stay 01/04/12
Review Submitted 01/29/12

The house is great. A bit different (in a good way) and very interesting and accommodating. Excellent location. Good neighbourhood. Housekeeper and 'contingent' of friends-of-the-landlord' even better. Best: the LandRover. That 'beasty' made getting out and about easy and fun. House and car: a perfect combination for exploring Antigua and nearby environs. You rarely get above 30 mph and most of the time you are just slowly bumping along the cobbles of downtown having your own sightseeing tour. Perfect. Fun. Real. And highly recommended for anyone except toddlers and the very old (stairs and different levels). Rover is a 'standard' shift. Landlord: a mensch.

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

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Peaceful and beautiful getaway!

Guest Melvin
Date of stay 06/15/10
Review Submitted 07/05/10

We spent 10 days in Greg´s house, traveling as 3 couples. We were enchanted by the tranquility of the neighborhood. Watching the sunrise and sunsets from the rooftop deck was just fantastic. The garden is a tremendous asset to the already perfect interior setting of the house. We could truly relax and make ourselves at home. Antigua was within easy access in the Landrover - a great car for this city. Greg was a good host and answered all our questions promptly. He really made us feel comfortable with letting his house. I would certainly come here again and recommend his charming house to anyone thinking of vacationing in Antigua Guatemala.

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

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Could Not Have Been More Perfect

Guest Jean Marie B
Date of stay 04/19/10
Review Submitted 04/27/10

The pictures on the internet do not do this house justice. It is amazing! It has plenty of room, and the decor is so cultural, peaceful and fun. The neighborhood is safe and beautiful. The grounds at the house are so full of flowers and vines and palms. The view from the master bedroom; let's just say we took lots of pictures of that view. We took lots of pictures of the entire house. We did not want to forget one detail. This is so much more than just a house, it is an oasis. It had everything we needed and more. The location is perfect for going in to town. It's so close; a 5 minute ride. The weather was amazing, It was warm but not hot during the day and cool breezes at night. There is no need for heat or a/c. The owner, Greg, is so gracious. We appreciate his hospitality. Angela, their caretaker, is an angel. We love her. She is so sweet and helpful and a great cook. We were there for our daughter's wedding and after the rehearsal we came back to the house to the most wonderful authentic Guatemalan meal that she lovingly prepared for us. She is an amazing cook!! She also prepared breakfast for our family the day of the wedding. What a blessing. We miss her already and can't wait to go back and see her again. We look forward to the day we can go back and stay at Comfort and Simplicity. If you are looking at properties to stay at in Antigua, you will not be disappointed with this beautiful home.

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

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Paraiso close to antigua :)

Guest madison
Date of stay 04/01/10
Review Submitted 07/09/10

Our experience here was wonderful! It is a little piece of paradise, right outside antigua. You are close enough to walk,bike, or drive in to the centre of antigua, and then escape back to the house for a sauna, and chill in the cozy atmosphere. There is plenty of space, great for families! I would recommend this house to any of my friends and faimly. I personally love the kitchen, it has everything you need to make a yummy meal, with fresh produce from the market. Or Angela, the house keeper, makes a very satisfying typical breakfast aswell. The view from the roof top is my favourite. Great photo opportunities, and sunsets :) The garden is beautiful, with all the fresh herbs you can imagine.... fresh lemon grass to make a tea, and fresh limes for making guacamole or limone aid. Having the use of the landrover to cruise into antigua was a huge help. Especially to go shopping, makes life alot easier. The owners personal touch adds a great deal to the house, from the book collection of cookbooks to novels, movies, decorations, and art work. Beautiful and delightful! Felt just like home ! Will defintely book again, if we come back to antigua.

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

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Guest Michelle...
Date of stay 03/23/10
Review Submitted 03/23/10

The house was beautiful as was its surrounding...The car was extremely useful and reliable. Thank you again for such a lovely experience.

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Guest Tiffany--
Date of stay 03/21/10
Review Submitted 03/21/10

What a wonderful home! Our group of 7 adults stayed at this home for a week while in Antigua for a wedding. The home was the perfect setting/home base to explore Antigua, the beaches, etc. Gregory and Angela (the house caretaker) were both so welcoming and accomodating, w/great knowledge of the Antigua area and surrounding areas. The house was relaxing with plenty of indoor/outdoor space. The modern amenties made the whole experience extremely comfortable. The use of the car with the rental was a HUGE plus, making it easy to get around town. This is a great house for groups or families and we would definitely rent again. Thank you, Greg, for a wonderful stay!

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Guest Anna34
Date of stay 03/04/10
Review Submitted 03/04/10

We spent a wonderful 9 days in Antigua. The house was roomy and comfortable.The views spectacular and the garden area , a delight. Even though the house is too far from town to walk, having a vehicle at our disposal made the location ideal. We could go into town whenever we wanted, but had the comforts of home and the scenic beauty of the area.If the opportunity arises, we would stay at this house again

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Spectacular Views and the garden a delight.

Guest Anna-
Date of stay 02/18/10
Review Submitted 03/27/10

We spent a wonderful 9 days in Antigua. The house was roomy and comfortable.The views spectacular and the garden area , a delight. Even though the house is too far from town to walk, having a vehicle at our disposal made the location ideal. We could go into town whenever we wanted, but had the comforts of home and the scenic beauty of the area. If the opportunity arises, we would stay at this house again

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

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Heavenly.

Guest Florence
Date of stay 01/17/10
Review Submitted 07/07/10

My husband and I came to Antigua to relax and the property offered us just that, and more! We stayed for just under two weeks and soak-in the tranquility that Greg´s house offered. We are delighted with our stay and loved the temascal/sauna and its cozy and beautifully tropical garden setting. The house is very aesthetically designed and greatly functional. This is a great house and offers exceptional value! I highly recommend this listing!

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

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Guest Joshua Makaron
Date of stay 11/01/09
Review Submitted 10/31/09

What a Gem! Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Greg, he was a gracious host and a very responsive HomeAway homeowner in my correspondence with him via phone and e-mail. He willingly accommodated a large group of us, and even set up extra beds in the Moroccan Lounge, which was an amazing room to relax in. The use of the Land Rover came in quite handy, and be sure to visit The Bagel Barn - which we did twice in our two days in Antigua. The roof deck is a wonderful place to sit and watch the sun rise, and the house is a true getaway. Angela, the housekeeper, was magnificent and a pleasure to be around when she greeted us and bid us farewell. I would very highly recommend a stay at this house, and thanks to Greg, our short Guatemalan trip started out perfectly. Thanks so much!!! Recommended for: Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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Slice of Heaven

Guest Minta
Date of stay 10/29/09
Review Submitted 04/28/10

I have stayed at this beautiful property 3 times and continue to rate it one of the most pleasurable and comfortable holidaying homes I have experienced. The architecture and design features are stunning - a blending of sleek modernity with morrocan colours, soft cosy textiles, cushions everywhere and attractive art touches. The beds have great mattresses, good linens, and the master bathroom has my ideal of the ultimate bathtub - the owner even provided romantic candles everywhere to enjoy it with. The last time I stayed here, I arrived with my best friend, her husband and their recently born baby and the house felt so much like home instantly, we hardly wanted to leave. The DVD collection and sound system is very extensive with movies for all ages. The car made getting to and from Antigua with shopping a breeze and we found parking easily enough in the parking lots dotted around town. Having said that, I frequently took tuktuks home for about $1 which was incredibly easy too when others were using the car. I preferred living in such a quiet, green suburb to escape the noise of traffic that I have experienced on other visits to Antigua. Its a great place to cook and entertain and the sauna/temascal is wonderful under the stars at night and in great condition - very clean! The lovely owner, greg, provides a great overview of good restaurants and attractions and knows the area inside and out- hiking pacaya volcano is unbeliveable as is eating your way around Antigua (I particularly enjoyed Hector's restaurant, Sabe Rico, brunch at Panza Verde and Cafe Condessa's cheese cake). We were pleased to have good wifi connection and also felt very secure in the house itself. The area's guard was friendly and helpful too. I highly recommend this property to those looking for a high-standard of accomodation to really enjoy the delights of Antigua and stunning Guatemala.

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

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Cozy Luxury

Guest Minta
Date of stay 10/29/09
Review Submitted 04/28/10

I have stayed at this beautiful property 3 times and continue to rate it one of the most pleasurable and comfortable holidaying homes I have experienced. The architecture and design features are stunning - a blending of sleek modernity with morrocan colours, soft cosy textiles, cushions everywhere and attractive art touches. The beds have great mattresses, good linens, and the master bathroom has my ideal of the ultimate bathtub - the owner even provided romantic candles everywhere to enjoy it with. The last time I stayed here, I arrived with my best friend, her husband and their recently born baby and the house felt so much like home instantly, we hardly wanted to leave. The DVD collection and sound system is very extensive with movies for all ages. The car made getting to and from Antigua with shopping a breeze and we found parking easily enough in the parking lots dotted around town. Having said that, I frequently took tuktuks home for about $1 which was incredibly easy too when others were using the car. I preferred living in such a quiet, green suburb to escape the noise of traffic that I have experienced on other visits to Antigua. Its a great place to cook and entertain and the sauna/temascal is wonderful under the stars at night and in great condition - very clean! The owner provides a great overview of good restaurants and attractions - hiking pacaya volcano is unbeliveable as is eating your way around Antigua (I particularly enjoyed Hector's restaurant, Sabe Rico, brunch at Panza Verde and Cafe Condessa's cheese cake). We were pleased to have good wifi connection and also felt very secure in the house itself. The area's guard was friendly and helpful too. I highly recommend this property to those looking for a high-standard of accomodation to really enjoy the delights of Antigua and stunning Guatemala.

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

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What a Gem

Guest muggsy1234
Date of stay 10/22/09
Review Submitted 11/01/09

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Greg, he was a gracious host and a very responsive HomeAway homeowner in my correspondence with him via phone and e-mail. He willingly accomodated a large group of us, and even set up extra beds in the Moroccan Lounge, which was an amazing room to relax in. The use of the Land Rover came in quite handy, and be sure to visit The Bagel Barn - which we did twice in our two days in Antigua. The roof deck is a wonderful place to sit and watch the sun rise, and the house is a true getaway. Angela, the housekeeper, was magnificent and a pleasure to be around when she greeted us and bid us farewell. I would very highly recommend a stay at this house, and thanks to Greg, our short Guatemalan trip started out perfectly. Thanks so much!!!

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

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What a Gem

Guest muggsy1234
Date of stay 10/22/09
Review Submitted 11/01/09

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Greg, he was a gracious host and a very responsive HomeAway homeowner in my correspondence with him via phone and e-mail. He willingly accomodated a large group of us, and even set up extra beds in the Moroccan Lounge, which was an amazing room to relax in. The use of the Land Rover came in quite handy, and be sure to visit The Bagel Barn - which we did twice in our two days in Antigua. The roof deck is a wonderful place to sit and watch the sun rise, and the house is a true getaway. Angela, the housekeeper, was magnificent and a pleasure to be around when she greeted us and bid us farewell. I would very highly recommend a stay at this house, and thanks to Greg, our short Guatemalan trip started out perfectly. Thanks so much!!!

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

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Home Away from Home in Antigua

Guest Allen
Date of stay 07/26/09
Review Submitted 06/18/10

First, I was somewhat concerned about renting a house that I had never seen and from someone I did not really know. Gregg could not have been better to deal with. He was very accomodating and provided all of the information we needed and wanted. There could not be anyone easier to work with -- we appreciated that. I had been to Antigua a number of times and Guatemala many times, so in some sence it was easy for me. It was wonderful having the maid clean the house. The car was imperative as you are a mile or two outside of Antigua. But, the car allowed us the flexibility to go to town whenever we want -- it also made buying groceries, etc. much easier. I took my mother, wife and 1 yr, old daugter -- they all loved it. I will say that the house is somewhat difficult for a child learning to walk because of the different levels, but that was the only challenge. The security in the neighborhood was top notch. I never had any safety concerns. The selection of movies was perfect, althought the TV room was a little small. It appeare as if there might be a projector in the main room for movies, but I never knew how to make it work. Of course, Antigua is an amazing place. There are countless outdoor activities. Additionally, the restaurants and sights are unbeatable. Shopping is fun too. Again, the house was a delight and Gregg was very easy to work with. I think you will find this a wonderful place to stay if you visit Antigua. Oh, and don't forget to have a glass of wine each night on the rooftop looking out over Volcan Agua -- a great way to end the day!

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

Owner response: It has always been a real pleasure dealing with Allen ( and my other tenants) and helping out with as much information as is helpful for you to make the most of your stay at our villa. If you liked relaxing with a glass of wine on the roof top panoramic terrace, you will love the new addition of an outdoor barbecue hut ( and of course its corresponding propane gas powered BBQ grill) in our back garden....perfect after a cleansing sweat in our garden Temascal ( Mayan sauna). I hope to be able to host you again soon. Your host, Greg

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Guest Lisa Coley
Date of stay 07/01/09
Review Submitted 06/30/09

Dear future guests, we had a great time in Guatemala. We stayed one week at the house with a two day trip to Lake Atitlan. staying at the house was a perfect base. It's literally a five minute drive to the center of Antigua and in a very nice residential area. We travelled with two infants and one toddler and it was great. The house wa perfectly set up and cozy with a nice garden out front for the little ones to run around in and a nice place for tea or sunset cocktails. It was great to be so close to the center but be far enough away to have some privacy and quiet. We loved the security of it as well and became friends with the 24 hour guards. Everyone was so nice and helpful with the children. The house had three double rooms so we all fit comfortably. We used the fireplace every night, and some mornings, as it tends to be a bit nippy at nights. The tv room was perfect for our toddler with the selection of films one can stay a year and do nothing else! The car is a rustic older model Jeep perfect for all of us to fit snuggly for the ride to town. 5 days in Antigua was perfect.. Only wish we had more time to shop! The restaurant selection Greg recommends is excellent except not all great for children. Tartine's especially with its small upstairs terrace. I would recommend staying at the Atitlan Nature reserve. Amazing! We also used Greg's great va service to and from the airport and to the lake. Our driver, Carlos, was there whenever we called him. The house has a lot of charm and lived-in character which we chose over the newly built, more modern villas in the gated communities and I'm very happy about our decission. Thanks to you Greg and your family for our wonderful stay!

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Perfectly set up and cozy with a nice garden!

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Perfectly set up and cozy with a nice garden!

Guest Lisa Coley, Athen Greece and Miami
Date of stay 06/15/09
Review Submitted 12/20/09

Dear future guests, we had a great time in Guatemala. We stayed one week at the house with a two day trip to Lake Atitlan. staying at the house was a perfect base. It's literally a five minute drive to the center of Antigua and in a very nice residential area. We travelled with two infants and one toddler and it was great. The house wa perfectly set up and cozy with a nice garden out front for the little ones to run around in and a nice place for tea or sunset cocktails. It was great to be so close to the center but be far enough away to have some privacy and quiet. We loved the security of it as well and became friends with the 24 hour guards. Everyone was so nice and helpful with the children. The house had three double rooms so we all fit comfortably. We used the fireplace every night, and some mornings, as it tends to be a bit nippy at nights. The tv room was perfect for our toddler with the selection of films one can stay a year and do nothing else! The car is a rustic older model Jeep perfect for all of us to fit snuggly for the ride to town. 5 days in Antigua was perfect.. Only wish we had more time to shop! The restaurant selection Greg recommends is excellent except not all great for children. Tartine's especially with its small upstairs terrace. I would recommend staying at the Atitlan Nature reserve. Amazing! We also used Greg's great va service to and from the airport and to the lake. Our driver, Carlos, was there whenever we called him. The house has a lot of charm and lived-in character which we chose over the newly built, more modern villas in the gated communities and I'm very happy about our decission. Thanks to you Greg and your family for our wonderful stay!

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At home in Antigua . . .

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Peaceful and beautiful getaway!

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Perfectly set up and cozy with a nice garden!

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