Spacious, Stylish 2 Bedroom Home in Central Antigua

• Spring Holiday

  Spring Holiday

  • Guest Genevieve
  • Date of stay 03/27/13
  • Review Submitted 04/08/13
  This home is private and sits on the periphery of town. It is a clean and comfortable home with 2 full bathrooms which makes it ideal for a family of 4 or 5. The water pressure is great, the bed mattress is firm in the master bedroom and did not please me. However, the home is well equipped with utensils, pots & pans and pretty much anything you'd expect in your own home. The decor is modern/eclectic with rustic touches. My only wish is that the home were closer to the town center because it is about a 15 minute brisk walk to get there. However, the size of the home is amazing with a large terrace area that includes a hammock and various seating areas. When you step outside you have a stunning view of the volcano. The house sits on a private shared lot with a long gravel driveway that is lit by motion detectors at night. To enter the home you must enter a green gate walk this driveway and then open a 2nd gated entrance into the property. It is very secure. If you plan on going to Antigua to enjoy a combination of lazy & adventure days I highly recommend this property. When you arrive from a day of shopping or sightseeing you can melt into the soft sectional sofa and watch movies or cable TV in English. The kitchen is ample and can fit 3 people comfortably cooking. Natural light is ample and lovely. The lady that cleans is very nice and is happy to help out in an way possible. I've been to Antigua many times and this is the first I rented a home. It was nice to have a spacious place. The owner provides contact info for a massage therapist to come see you. It is not a hotel but if you are open to cooking and feeling like this is a 2nd home you'll be delighted. Enjoy!

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

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• 2nd rented place in Antigua

  2nd rented place in Antigua

  • Guest Zakia & Richard M.
  • Date of stay 03/10/13
  • Review Submitted 03/19/13
  We stayed in this charming 2 bedroom apt/house for 4 nights. The house is located 10 mn walk from the wonderful central market and grocery stores, and a 20mn walk to the central park or the la Merced church. We liked this place very much as it was very relaxing. We had stayed for about 1 month In Another gated community with lots of neighbors open space, pool, wonderful view of Agua volcanoe. We liked this private apt very much, but we also liked the friendships of neighbors, and foreigners we met in the Arcadia place. The apt comes with a cleaning lady, a very sour person who needed to be told What was needed to do, a bit strange. In the other place we payed for a cleaning person, happy and helpful and knowing what was needed to be done int the rented apt

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

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• Great find in Antigua

  Great find in Antigua

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 02/21/13
  • Review Submitted 03/06/13
  I just stayed at this apartment house at the end of February and early March. I found the apartment very comfortable and spacious. The photos provided on VRBO were very useful in giving one an accurate idea of what to expect. The interior and exterior decor is a gracious blend of the new and the old. The apartment has a modern, fully outfitted kitchen, although I ate out the whole trip. The veranda was especially comfortable, private and a relaxed setting for reading, visiting with friends, running around naked or whatever suits your tastes. The owner and house manager were excellent with email and phone communications throughout the process. The location of the apartment was probably about eight blocks from the town's central park (town square), so the walk was easy. As for safety, I found the home to be very secure behind two securely locked solid iron gates. Even though the apartment doors themselves did not lock, it was not necessary given the specific design with the double locking gates. Overall, I would stay here again with no hesitation. It made my trip to Antigua a hassle free experience.

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

  Owner response: Thank you so much David! We do hope you will come back. And we are happy you enjoyed Antigua and the house. Very best, Heidi

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• Absolutely gorgeous

  Absolutely gorgeous

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 12/31/12
  • Review Submitted 01/05/13
  We loved this beautiful apartment. A little off the beaten track in Antigua, but still close enough to walk to everything. So stylish, I want my place at home to look this good. Will definitely stay here again.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you Zeona for your lovely feedback. We are so delighted that you enjoyed the house and your stay in Antigua! We very much look forward to you returning again soon!! Very best Beckyxx

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• Truly a pleasure

  Truly a pleasure

  • Guest Miguel
  • Date of stay 10/24/12
  • Review Submitted 11/10/12
  My family and I were fortunate enough to be invited to a wedding in beautiful Antigua. We wanted to take advantage of our trip and so we booked for a weeklong stay in Becky’s beautiful home. Making the arrangements with Becky was really easy and I greatly appreciated the fact that she provided us with travel information about the city such as must-sees and where to dine. This place became our home for that week. Each morning we made coffee and had breakfast outside on the patio and then proceeded to plan the rest of our day. We quickly got familiar with the area and loved that our little home was close to the center of town but in a very quiet residential zone. It was a pleasure to have Leonor the housekeeper come daily because she was always willing to lend a hand in order to make sure we were enjoying our stay. This rental property comes with the added bonus of a cell phone which really came in handy because we were able to easily communicate with other friends who were also in town for the wedding. We really enjoyed our stay in Antigua. The city is truly beautiful, the people were charming, it serves as a great base for trips in and around Guatemala, but most importantly our pleasant vacation was owed in large part to Becky’s rental because it made us all feel welcome.

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

  Owner response: Dear Miguel, Thank you so much for you very kind review. We are all delighted that you had a lovely stay in Antigua and at the house. Heidi (the manager) and Leonor (housekeeper) will be thrilled to receive your feedback. We do hope you will return and explore more of Guatemala on a future occasion. Very best wishes and safe travels - Becky xx

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• Perfect in Every Way

  Perfect in Every Way

  • Guest Michael
  • Date of stay 09/23/12
  • Review Submitted 10/11/12
  We just got home after spending two weeks in Becky's beautiful home. As some others have mentioned, as good as the photos are they still don't do justice to this exquisite property. Becky is a travel professional, so her home feels less like a vacation rental and more like a 5-star hotel with a whole lot of extra space. One immediately noticeable point was the quality of people that Becky has surrounded herself with. We were met at the airport by our driver, Alex, who spoke English very well and gladly brought us to a grocery store before continuing on to the house. Upon arriving, the caretaker, Leonor, greeted us to let us know that she was available anytime for cleaning, laundry, etc. Later, we met Heidi the property manager who was also incredibly polite and professional. This home is completely stocked with everything one would need for a short- or long-term stay -- coffee maker, two hair dryers, microwave, juicer, wonderful gas stove and oven, plenty of towels and linens -- you name it. The Internet was good and reliable, the flat-screen TV with surround sound was wonderful, and a large choice of movies was great for adults or kids. We spent most of our time outdoors, since the climate of Antigua is simply perfect. This house has an incredible amount of covered outdoor space, so even when an afternoon rain arrived a few of the days, we sat outside reading and enjoying the property. After two weeks of exploring Antigua and the immediate surrounding areas and neighborhoods, we realize just how special the location of this home really is. While Antigua is stunningly beautiful overall, this neihborhood was much quiter than most and had a very strong feeling of community. We spoke with many of the neighbors and shop owners on our daily walks and all said that they just love to live there, everyone is friendly, and it is one of the safest areas in Antigua. There are two local stores for buying a variety of basic goods, and the home is a 10-minute walk to town. For those who need any assistance, there are Tuk-Tuks all over the place and they are very cheap ($2) to the central park and can generally be found by exiting this property out the front gate, turning left and taking a short walk to the main road. I could go on for 10 pages about Antigua, the great restaurants, the markets, etc., but you really need to see it for yourself. This house is the PERFECT place for making your trip a special one. Thank you Becky, Alex, Leonor, Heidi, and Carlos!

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

  Owner response: Michael, thank you so much for sharing your review and your experience, we really appreciate this! happy that you enjoyed it so much and hope to see you back in the future! Very best, heidi

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• Perfect Weekend

  Perfect Weekend

  • Guest It's a big world out there!
  • Date of stay 06/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  This home looks like it is straight out of HGTV! The owner has done a wonderful job of mixing old world Antgua, fun lighting fixtures, local folk art, pottery and paintings with modern convenience and comfort. The photos truly do not do it justice. The home is very spacious and the outdoor living space really doubles the size of the usable space. Although we didn't cook during our brief visit, the kitchen is very well stocked and would be a pleasant place to prepare a meal for either the interior or exterior dining area. Becky was great to work with and accommodated our last minute reservation. The home is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the market and central park. Taxi's and tuk tuks are also readily available nearby and very inexpensive. The neighbor was quiet and we felt very safe. We have stayed in many VRBOs in many cities. Not only is this the one we have most enjoyed to date, it was also a great value. Thanks again Becky!

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

  Owner response: Dear Sharon Thank you so much for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the property and we very much hope we might see you back in Guatemala and Antigua again one day. Very best wishes, Beckyxx

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• Felt like home....

  Felt like home....

  • Guest Carol
  • Date of stay 02/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/09/12
  From the moment we walked in to this lovely home,decorated simply but beautifully. Comfortable beds and seatings, inside and out; private and quiet (except for the forewarned festive firecrackers at nite which stopped by 9). Great kitchen with all the amenities and stocked with essentials. Never turned on the TV or DVD but lots of good movies, especially Brit ones, available if so inclined. Although we brought books, there were several there for easy reading along with some wonderful art books.The three of us spent most of our time at the house outside under the covered patio with its wonderful aqua painted floor. Paula, the sweet housekeeper, kept the house immaculate and was hepful in many ways. Tourist books and pamphlets were available and an added and unexpected bonus was a local cell phone for our use. The internet connection was great. Our street was quiet and safe and easy walk or tuk tuk ride to the market or Central Park. All in all, a very enjoyable stay! Becky, thank you for making us feel so welcome.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Dear Carol - thank you for such a lovely review. I am so happy that you enjoyed the house and had a great stay. Please come and stay again soon!! Abrazos fuertes. Becky

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• Contemporary, stylish and truly a home away from home for me...

  Contemporary, stylish and truly a home away from home for me...

  • Guest JXB3000
  • Date of stay 09/01/11
  • Review Submitted 10/30/11
  I stayed in this gorgeous property for two months while I studied Spanish in Antigua in September and October. As other reviewers have said, the property is better than the photos and description and dealing with the owner was really easy. It's an easy walk to the centre of Antigua, the market, cafes and restaurants and is located in a quite, safe neighbourhood. The property is well-maintained and equipped as a home, rather than a holiday rental. The decor is contemporary and stylish and it's easy to feel at home here - as I had been travelling for seven months before i arrived in Antigua, this was especially relevant for me ; ) Leonor, the housekeeper, was hugely patient with me and my gradually improving Spanish, but I think she has a sixth sense, so anticipated everything and kept the property in immaculate condition during my stay. I will miss the hummingbirds that visit the garden daily and also the magnificent view of the volcano that's right out the front door. Thanks Becky for such a lovely stay in your home.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Dear Julie - thank you so much for using my house and for your lovely review. Im so pleased that you enjoyed it and felt at home. I hope we will be able to welcome you back to Guatemala again soon. Very best wishes - Beckyx

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• Wonderful home - perfect vacation

  Wonderful home - perfect vacation

  • Guest Leslie
  • Date of stay 07/08/11
  • Review Submitted 08/01/11
  My husband, son and I stayed at this lovely home a few weeks ago. It was simply wonderful. In fact, we already miss it and feel like it was our "home away from home". We definitely plan on returning -- hopefully soon! It is a beautiful, spacious home -- perfect for the three of us (but it could house more people, very comfortably). It has a lovely Guatemalan feel to it -- but also has all of the amenities/luxuries of home. And it feels very safe, in a gated community. It is also quiet. After we had been out exploring Antigua and running around, sightseeing during the day, it was great to come home and cook a nice dinner and have a peaceful evening -- and sleep well. It is an easy walk to town -- and close to the grocery store. We also had a terrific housekeeper. We had a few issues with the wifi service and the refrigerator in the beginning, but these were taken care of immediately. I can't say enough great things about this property. As I said before, we will definitely be returning to Antigua and this perfect vacation home!

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

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Shoulder Season (May-Aug and Nov) ... $105/night (3 Night Min) .. $ 630/week
Low Season (Sep-Oct) .. $90/night (3 Night Min) .. $ 540/week
High Season (Dec-Apr) .. $140/night (3 Night Min) .. $ 840/week
Peak Season (Dec 22–Jan 01) ... $165/night(3 Night Min).. $990/week
Peak season includes Easter, Christmas and New Years
Plus Cleaning fee of $50
All rates include all utility bills except the telephone 
10% discount for stays over 20 nights. 20% Discount for stays over 28 nights

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.