Lake Front Paradise/Nature & Mayan Culture Collide

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A view through a window of a patio area with a tiled roof, a table, and chairs, overlooking a calm body of water and a mountain.
A red building with a green roof surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, hanging pots, and a large window.
A cozy room with a bed, a window seat, a lamp, and a shelf.
A living room with a fireplace, blue sofa, television, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Atitlán

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz la Laguna, Solola
  • Place, Lake Atitlán
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Los Elementos Day Spa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Panajachel Municipal Market
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Santa Cruz La Laguna

Located in Santa Cruz La Laguna, this chalet is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Portal de los Dioses and Pascual Abaj are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Atitlán and Tzantizotz Nature Reserve. Atitlan Reserve Butterfly Garden and Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz la Laguna, Solola

What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Los Elementos Day Spa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 50 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 50 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Church of Saint Francis - 50 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Spoon - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪7 Caldos - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Asawa-ko - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Los Cofrades - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Paradise/Nature & Mayan Culture Collide pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Paradise/Nature & Mayan Culture Collide?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Paradise/Nature & Mayan Culture Collide?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Paradise/Nature & Mayan Culture Collide located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Los Elementos Day Spa and Lake Atitlán. Azul Maya Archaeological Museum and Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is easily accessible to towns but private. Home is simple and clean with fantastic gardens. This home was everything we could ask for with an amazing lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This was my second time staying at the house. Love this place. Great value for money. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible spot!

This house is perfect. Stunning, well-maintained gardens, private dock, comfortable beds. Couldn’t ask for anything better!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, three kids and I had a great experience at Casa Paxanax. It was comfortable with all the amenities we needed, plus a well stocked kitchen, lovely patio and amazing views. The property managers were very communicative and met us at the house to help us get settled. There are some tiny tiendas about a 10-15 minute walk from the house, so I suggest stopping by “La Torre” supermarket in Panajachel to pick up some groceries before taking the boat to the house.There are a couple of places within walking distance to rent Kayak’s and SUP boards and some hotels/hostels where you can grab a drink and a bite to eat. It’s also a great jumping off point to explore the other towns around the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

I will definitely go back

"Philippa was great to work with and the place is like a "retreat". Very charming with amazing views. Well stocked kitchen for cooking and I would recommend getting a private boat to and from."
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you Natalie for staying with us. I agree getting a private boat, which is relatively cheap, is a great option to get to the house. We hope to see you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot with spectacular lake and volcano view. Fairly well equipped kitchen. 3 large bedrooms - one upstairs with beautiful morning sun. Easy transport with local boat driver, though a bit expensive. Very accommodating to our changes in schedule.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and location!

We stayed here in April and absolutely loved this charming home and garden as well as the fantastic views! It is truly a paradise and offered us the tranquil setting we were looking for at the end of our Guatemalan adventure. The staff at this home - especially the caretaker- were so helpful and accommodating and made us feel very welcome. My only word of caution to future guests would be that the speed boat had a bit of trouble with the weight of the six people in our party and broke down a few times. However, we still managed to get back forth as necessary so it was no big deal. I would recommend this house to anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review. I'm sorry we had boat problems when you came. Problems have been fixed. I appreciate your honest review and we look forward to seeing you again shortly. Best wishes Philippa (home owner).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little piece of paradise

The property and the view were absolutely amazing. The contact with Flor could not have been better and she made the trip from Antigua to Santa Cruz super easy by recommending a great driver and boat pick up. I will say to prepare to lose power at least for a little while. We lost it for 24 Hours, but it sounds like that length of time was pretty uncommon. The property and the people we encountered were all amazing. Would definitely recommend it and return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazingly unique!

This property and location is amazing! My favorite place sit and take it all in was on the hammock on the front porch! The view off the porch is to die for! Flor and her team did an amazing job communicating with us and making sure we felt special. I thoroughly enjoyed the culture on the lake and everyone on the lake was friendly!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and cute little house

Had some bad luck here with electricity being out first night but owner was great to work with and the house is right on the water and close to Panajachel which will be your main hub while staying there. Note that staying here you will take a boat everywhere and public boats just run til 6pm and private boats are expensive so plan to have some chill evenings in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views .. cozy casa on Lake Atitlan

I had an amazing stay at Casa Paxanax. My house was well equipped, nicely decorated with fresh flowers and what a patio. Nothing like eating a meal on a cool patio surrounded by beautiful potted plants and that view of the lake and volcanos. I enjoyed my private dock which I would go sit on everyday; soak in the sun , watch the boats go by and feel that I was right in the lake. Also enjoyed a swim in the lake. Paxanax is a short distance from where you can catch a tuk tuk to Santa Cruz, but public or private boats are easily available. I had a view issues with the house. Main one being that there was construction going on behind the house and on the neighbors house to the side. Started at 7 am six days a week. That was a negative because I was counting on more quiet while enjoying my patio and outdoor area. Overall, very positive feelings about my stay. Flora the property manager was extremely responsive and always got back to me if I had a question. Paolo the property caretaker was so friendly and always helpful. I had a cleaning lady come in several times and what a thorough and beautiful job she did keeping my casa clean. Thank you to all involved. I loved being there.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible home

My family stayed in Casa Paxanax for 4 incredible days. The location is amazing, the house is always clean and Flor is amazingly responsive to any questions. If you’re looking for a great place to stay on the lake I would not hesitate one second to lease this home. Honestly was one of the highlights of our trip to Guatemala.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to relax by the water. Communication was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house perfect for relaxing

We were a group of six and we all fit comfortably. The house was clean and well decorated. We spent most of our time on the deck having beers and fighting for the hammock and taking in the view. We came in pretty late and only stayed one night but would all gladly stay for longer. Flor and Santos were very helpful. They left us the cutest welcome baskets and were very available if we needed anything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Remote and quiet location right on the water

If you are looking for a quiet getaway on the lake, this is your house. Six of us arrived by boat after dark. It was quite an adventure pulling up the dock, but once we were on land we were truly in paradise. It is a smaller rustic dwelling, but the beauty is outside anyway. The sunrise from the dock, sunsets from the balcony, the hammock, the antique textiles are just a few of the great things about this house. We also walked along the trail to San Cruz where we found a great restaurant and lots of friendly locals. We highly recommend this house to adventure seekers and those looking for a quiet getaway. Not for luxury seekers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful place to stay for our girls trip!

We stayed at Casa Paxanax for a week in October. The property is exactly as it appears on this profile. It's absolutely awesome! Plenty of room for the four of us. Flor was incredible with her assistance before and during our stay. Santos the caretaker is very kind, though he speaks almost no english so when in doubt text Flor and all communication is made 100% clear. We reached out to the neighboring property Villa Sumaya in advance of our stay and were able to book yoga classes, a hot tub, massage services and enjoy meals there during our stay at Casa Paxanax...and you can even pay them in american dollars! They were awesome too! I really can't say enough good things about this place. Thank you to everyone that manages it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delightful

Great big house with excellent amenities, good lake access and great views. Easy to find and get to. A great bargain for my friends and I. Finally we enjoyed some space to spread out and some privacy. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

1st trip to the lake

We loved the lake and your home, we all had a great experience. Santos and Josefina are very helpful and beautiful people.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property with quick access to Panajachel

The house was breathtaking and had great space. Awesome view of both volcanos (Atitlán and San Pedro).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and location

This place was amazing! Casa Paxanax is right off the lake. It was big enough for our party of 5 and was big enough for a family member that visited us for the day. The view is amazing and the view on the top room was even better. I would definitely return to this house.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thanks Gerardo, We very much look forward to having you stay with us again. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place, quiet, relax time, sad last night power goes down

This is a great place is maybe in the best place of the this area of the lake you can swin! If you don't mind some cool water, house is nice have everything you need but cable tv (anyway you don't need it). Pros: location, hot water, kitchen, chimney, people who works here (santos and cleaning lady) are really helpful, info book Cons: slow internet but a least we had it, pier is really a little high and if you have a lot of things is a little problem... santos help you out with you things, power goes down, we spend of last night and half of day with no power... sad Also I have to said that walking to Santacruz for me was so fun but is not for everybody really challenging, and maybe is worth it no many things to do there, stay on lake and have fun! Get all you need from pana or where you staying, reserve the boat you get a better price talk to santos or Paola... anyway I like the house maybe I come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you Cristian for your comments. The internet speed has been improved, and our dock has been lowered. I really appreciate your comments. It helps us to improve! The house is located about 10 minutes walk from Santa Cruz village. This is definitely not for those that enjoy living "in town". The electricity goes out rarely but I'm sorry you were affected by this. We are in a Mayan village, and although we strive for 1st class amenities, it is not always possible. We look forward to having you back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful

We loved our stay here. It is a charming rustic cabin on the lake outside of Santa Cruz. Santos is so helpful and the managers are great communicators making everything go smoothly. There are a couple restaraunts in Paxanax and you can walk to Santa Crux, but asking Santos to help get a boat is the best way to get around. It is really worth getting away from the bustle of Panajachel or San Pedro. Nt he nights are generally peaceful and the morning coffee on the patio is a dream when the volcanoes and lake are at their best. We loved he service and getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Simply great

I've rented other lakefront properties and our experience with this was outstanding. Communication with the staff and property owner was fast and easy, and they were always willing to help. Great views, cozy and well-equipped home. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a weekend with friends or family.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wow! What spectacular views and great space for a family!

Wow! What incredible views! This is the second time I have stayed here and would highly recommend it! My family of five stayed here and everyone had a bed. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rent a karaoke in the morning and take a swim to the right of the property on the rocks. Just amazingly beautiful!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lake Atitlan at its best!

We loved our stay at this lakefront home on beautiful Lake Atitlan! The views are expansive and unrestricted, best enjoyed from the hammock and outdoor dining table. It was the perfect way to unwind after some long days of travel. We enjoyed cooking in the well-equipped kitchen while our kids played games left for guests to use. The home is tasteful and relaxed, very comfortable, and the owner provides detailed information about what to do at the lake. The caretaker was wonderful and made us feel welcomed and safe. This was my favorite stop on our entire vacation. Very highly recommended!
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