Location: Antigua, Guatemala, Central America (6 Walking Blocks from Central Park, 5 Minutes Walk to Market)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 3 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
Our house is located in the colonial neighborhood of Espiritu Santo, six blocks from the central park of La Antigua and five minutes walk of the colorful bounty of the town’s produce and artisan market. It is a gracious, corner house on a tranquil cul-de-sac, with views of the surrounding volcanoes and the private retreat of flowering gardens and birdsongs. More photos are available at our house website. Please see link below.
Sunny, open, spacious, the four-bedroom, family-style house is a relaxed blend of Spanish and American styles, with modern conveniences, a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, accommodating quiet study or work, with ample space for children, guests, and enjoyment of friends and colleagues. The house is a recent purchase for us and we have enjoyed some stunning renovations and adding photographs and local color. The house sleeps 6 people in conventional beds (with two additional pull-out beds).
First floor: A welcoming entrance hall opens into a large living room with glassed doors to outdoor veranda, formal dining room seating eight, and fully equipped modern kitchen, and bathroom with shower. From the kitchen, access to laundry and dryer, outdoor traditional “pila” or washing room, and outside kitchen garden. Gracious shaded veranda with relaxing chairs and hammock leads into the gardens with lion’s-head fountain.
Second floor: Off an upstairs landing are the master bedroom with king-sized bed and private bath (tub and shower), a second bedroom with twin beds, and a third bedroom with double bed; the latter share a bathroom with shower. A fourth bedroom/optional family room has a comfortable twin bed as well as extra pull-out twin mattress. An all-weather, glassed sunroom leads off the fourth bedroom and contains a pull out couch with comfortable mattress. Both the master bedroom and fourth bedroom/family room open onto the outdoor upstairs patio for morning coffee, sunning, and evening cocktails. All rooms are all spacious and sunny, with high ceilings and tiled floors.
Gardens/outdoor spaces: Within the walled compound are easy spaces for reading in the hammock, sculpting or painting in the garden, hanging laundry in the sun, a game of basketball or croquet, as well as ample space for 2 cars to enter and park through the automatic car park door. The house veranda leads directly onto a formal garden with fountain (lit at night) and a small kitchen garden near the back/kitchen door to the house. Through a lovely garden gate are a large car park (opens with electric door - room for 2 cars), basketball court, and a second garden, where we are nurturing fruit trees, more flowers and birds.
Other Conveniences: Wireless Internet, fully equipped kitchen, gas stove, washer and dryer, DVD player, house phone. The house has its own water cistern and filter. Part-time services of talented housekeeper for general cleaning and enthusiastic gardener are included. Our house manager is fastidious about welcoming and orienting guests and taking care of guests questions or needs as they arise. We couldn't be luckier to have such a great team.
For more photos, please visit our website, noted below.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: optional for month or more stays
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: well furnished with all the basics
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Guatemalan traditional cooking can be arranged with housekeeper/cook.
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: glorious cool patio leading out onto gardens; hammock and comfortable chairs; candlelight and fountain light for romantic evenings
- Balcony: tiled, sunny upstairs patio for breakfast with birds and volcanos; completely private
- View/Location
- Mountain View: three volcanos, one constantly steaming, with impressive sunrises and sunsets
- Communications
- Telephone: for local calls only
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring your own laptop!
- Other Amenities
- We are lucky to be located on quiet cul-de-sac. Our trusted staff: house manager, gardener and housekeeper (also available for additional shopping, cooking, childcare). Enjoy flower gardens, fruit trees, basketball court, veranda, upstairs patio, screened sunroom, fountain, alarm system, international neighbors, off street parking for 2+ cars, maps and local guides, referrals for reliable drivers, tour guides, and Spanish teacher.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Guests under 21 must be accompanied by adult(s)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Easy access to fabulous cultural, archaeological, and ecological explorations, Spanish lessons, volunteering opportunities, wonderful restaurants, fresh produced, art galleries, lectures and workshops,
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$800/week for up to 6 persons (minimum rental is one week); $2400/month
$100 per person/week for extra guests up to 8 maximum.
25% Premium for Christmas, New Year's, Easter weeks.
All utilities, WIFI included (bring your laptop).
Part-time maid and gardener included; option for additional services.
Reservation confirmed w/ $250 deposit for 1-2 weeks, $500 for 3 + weeks
Personal checks accepted.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
I have been dreaming about spending more time in Guatemala for 20 years, since first visiting in connection with a love of traditional textiles. I traveled here with my growing children and friends for vacations and summer adventures and volunteer engagements. In 2005, I joined the Board of Safe Passage/Camino Seguro, providing educational opportunities and life-skills support for children and families in the community of the Guatemala City garbage dump, and found myself coming to Guatemala 2-3 times a year. At the same time, I embarked on project to write a cultural guide to the Ixil Region of northern El Quiche Department. Deepening my interest and involvement in Guatemala all led up to my buying this lovely property in a quiet section of Antigua and putting down excited roots in this city and country. In my other life, I live in the Boston area and help service-oriented non-profit organizations with strategic planning and monitoring & evaluation.
The Unique Benefits of this House
This is a fabulously quiet area of town enables us to hear and enjoy the birds and not the buses. The neighbors know and care about each other and work together to keep the ambiance clean and safe. From here, there are easy backstreets to the Antigua market for fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers , and steaming neighborhood tortillas. It really feels like home and not just a vacation.
Property Photos
- White house on corner, quiet cul-de-sac - Guatemala Home with a Mountain View in Antigua
- Veranda and two private gardens - Guatemala Home with a Mountain View in Antigua
- Dramatic sunsets from upstairs patio and sunroom - Guatemala Home with a Mountain View in Antigua
- Master Bedroom opens onto upstairs patio
- Comfortable living room w fireplace leads to veranda and gardens
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