Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)

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A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a lake and mountains.
A garden pathway with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
A wooden staircase with a brick wall background.
A room with two beds, wooden floors, a wardrobe, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Atitlán

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Pedro La Laguna, Sololá
  • Place, Lake Atitlán
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Saint Peter
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santiago Atitlán
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

San Pedro La Laguna

Located in San Pedro La Laguna, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Atitlán and Cerro Tzankujil, while CHIYA Art Gallery and La Galeria are cultural highlights. Calle del Café and La Calle de los Sombreros are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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San Pedro La Laguna, Sololá

What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of Saint Peter - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Calle del Café - 15 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cerro Tzankujil - 41 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Santiago Atitlán - 51 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Alegre Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Bus - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sublime - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sababa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Café Tzutujil - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) on 25 Apr 2027 start from £133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Church of Saint Peter and Lake Atitlán. Calle del Café and La Calle de los Sombreros are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely way to be in touch with nature while walking to downtown.

Juan and his son did an amazing job building this house. You will definitely experience the birds that live in the trees around the property and gorgeous views of the lake. With downtown a mere 10-15 minute walk away, Tzikin Jaay is a perfect spot to stay with a family. We loved it and will be back for sure!!! Thank you Juan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2020
Thanks Erik. It was a pleasure to have you as guests. We wait for you soon. regards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was great. It is a 15 minute walk from the downtown area and 10 minutes from the market. It has a well stocked kitchen. The upstairs gets extremely hot during the day and extremely cold at night. I wish there was a way to regulate this. Lots of dogs barking at night
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this place

The place is very nice. Built with natural materials - stone/wood/ceramic/metal - it has a nice feeling. It's clean, and the location is great - there are a lot of trees on the lot, so constant birdsong. It's away from the road, so very tranquil. It's easy to get into town by walking or tuc tuc - you can walk along the lake to the Santiago dock, then you have to take the streets. It's a couple of hundred feet from the lake. Martin is very friendly and everything was easy. The stairs are quite steep, which wasn't a problem for us, but consider that if you have trouble with stairs. Thanks Martin!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful tree-house vibe, close to the lake

The house is beautiful and the host was so responsive and helpful. We encountered a few spiders around the house, and he brought us a repellent spray.From the top floor of the house, you get a beautiful sight of the lake and the mountains. I woke up with a sight of the sun shining on the mountain. Bring eye masks to sleep if you want to wake up late. There’s no blinders for the second floor where the beds are.We don’t stay at the house at noons, but the second floor can get hot around middays (we stayed in March). It was cool at night though, when we’d be home. So it was not a big problem for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A work of art. Excellent for Body Mind and Spirit. Always a feeling of being welcome.

The inherent sense of Equinimity within the house has a healing therapeutic quality.. Juan presents a picture of the kindness, sensitive careing, understanding and kindness. His words are always impeccable, his responsively always reliable, his support and assistance always there. His son follows in his footsteps. He is also pragmatic flexible and sensirtive. He seems to want you to be in a state of well being and satisfaction. The house presents a harmonious simplicity of a balanced equilibrium. It is well equipped for the comforts of the guest and is totally unpretentious. Una experiencia inolvidable. Es estupenda que La gente Guatemalteca Siempre esten disponible para comunicación. Les gustan compartir experiencias y ideas. Es maravilloso que tengas la oportunidad a vivir entre vecinas Mayas. The night lights from the towns and villages across Lake Atitlan sinks deeply within the depths of your experience. Soothing to Body Mind and Spirit.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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