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ELEGANT COMFORT AND GARDEN PARADISE IN PANAJACHEL!

ELEGANT COMFORT AND GARDEN PARADISE IN PANAJACHEL!

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Casa Carolina from the front garden showing patio
Livingroom with  cable TV, skylights, fireplace,  and Wi-Fi work space.
Kitchen with full fridge, 4 burner stove, microwave, coffee maker and windows
Dining area with table and 4 chairs
New hand-crafted wooden windows open to the garden - here by the dining area

Overview of ELEGANT COMFORT AND GARDEN PARADISE IN PANAJACHEL!

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Panajachel, Solola
  • Popular LocationMultiple Use Area Lake Atitlan Basin1 min walk
  • Popular LocationChurch of Saint Francis12 min walk
  • Popular LocationPanajachel Municipal Market13 min walk
  • AirportGuatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.)116 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living room

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

ELEGANT COMFORT AND GARDEN PARADISE IN PANAJACHEL!

ENJOY YOUR OWN PARADISE! Casa Carolina is a beautifully remodeled home in lush tropical gardens providing modern elegance, comfort and security. Special Covid-19 cleaning used. House has Wifi, Cable TV, Netflix, full kitchen, new cotton linens, large garden with paths & patios, BBQ, parking and a Mayan sauna. House manager Carmelina will welcome you and give the keys. Fresh flowers, fruit, coffee and tea await your arrival! Juan our caretaker can carry your bags and do your shopping. Guests marvel at the friendliness and professionalism of our staff! Infants or older children and pet dogs are allowed by permission of the owner. No cats please. Our dog Rico lives out back. Please note there is a potential for road noise. For other important information see our more detailed description below.

Detailed Description: Guests say that the photos do not convey the beauty of the house or its garden paradise - likened by one recent guest to a nature preserve! Casa Carolina is newly remodeled and furnished to provide comfort, beauty and luxury to our guests. It is open and full of light from many sky lights and windows. The decor is a contemporary Guatemalan style with modern comfortable furniture combined with traditional hand made Guatemalan "roperos" and "trasteros." Original paintings and antique Guatemala textiles provide color and accents in the unique decor. Fresh flowers, fruit, coffee and tea are provided when you arrive.

The house has one bedroom with a queen-size bed, as well as a single day bed in the living room to comfortably accommodate up to 3 people. A sofa also makes into an additional bed to accommodate a fourth person comfortably for a short period of time. The beds have new orthopedic mattresses, 100% cotton high quality sheets and a mosquito net, although mosquitoes are rare in the Highlands. The spacious Mexican-tiled bathroom has a tub and shower with on-demand hot water. Fluffy towels and 100% cotton linens are provided as well as soap, a shampoo sample and hairdryer.

The living room has a new flat screen 28" Smart TV with both English, German, French and Spanish Cable TV as well as Netflix. There are two work stations - one in the living room and one in the kitchen area. The10 Mega DSL high-speed Wifi allows you to use your computer and electronic devices at these stations, as well as outside on the patios.

The kitchen is large and fully equipped with everything you need. It has a 4-burner gas stove, oven and a full size refrigerator. There is also a new microwave, coffee maker, toaster and blender. Contemporary style dishes and silverware are provided along with pots, pans and utensils for cooking and baking. Basic cooking items of salt, pepper and vegetable oil, as well as coffee and a variety of teas, are provided. There is a separate indoor dining area, as well as 2 outdoor patios with dining tables and chairs. A third patio has chairs for relaxing outdoors. A BBQ charcoal grill is provided for outdoor cooking. There is a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in the even of an emergency.

The extensive and magical gardens have tropical plants and flowers, pathways, and a creek with small bridges. Hummingbirds and butterflies abound in the garden during their season. The forested mountainside towers steeply above making it feel like your own peaceful sanctuary. Guests says that the photos cannot capture the extensiveness and beauty of this very special garden! There is a potential for noise because of the proximity of the road outside the garden walls.

The property is very secure with a high traditional adobe wall with "tejas" tiles and inside parking for one vehicle with it's own gate.

The newly remodeled traditional Mayan sauna is tucked privately into a corner of the property and also has an outdoor cold shower.

There is a new washing machine and dryer available for our guest's convenience as well as a traditional outside wash basin "pila" and clothesline to dry the clothes.

Casa Carolina has a staff of 3 people available to serve you as needed:

Carmelina, the house manager who speaks Spanish, is very friendly, professional and eager to assure your stay is enjoyable. She will greet you upon your arrival, give you the keys and a tour of the property. She is available by phone and happy to serve you whenever you have a question or problem.

Juan, the house caretaker and gardener for over 30 years, has a small house at the back of the property and is available to assist you in any way needed. He works 7am-7pm Monday through Friday, Saturday 7am-2pm and is off Sunday. He also leaves for breakfast about 10 am for one hour and for lunch about 2pm for 1 1/2 hours. Juan can be called by telephone at anytime if there is an emergency at the property and he is not here. Juan. only speaks Spanish, but manages to understand those only speaking English. He is friendly, reliable and very respectful of your privacy and personal property. He is glad to help carry your luggage, makes fires for you in the sauna and fireplace, opens the parking gate for you, and generally assists in any way needed. Juan has a young new rescue dog named "Rico” who lives in a fenced in area at the back of the property. He is friendly and playful and full of energy. Juan likes to let him run in the front yard under his supervision for a little while to give him some exercise if it is not a bother to you and if you have not brought your own dog.

Francisca, our Mayan indigenous Spanish speaking housekeeper from San Antonio, helps Carmelina prepare the house for your visit and cleans the house after your stay. She does not come daily, as our nightly rentals do not include full maid service. For rentals over a week long, Francisca will come to clean for 4 hours once a week which you can arrange with Carmelina.

Children are welcome by permission of the owner. We have a very clean irrigation ditch that runs through the property making a lovely sound of running water. However, even though the water is not deep, it is potentially dangerous for children. Children must be cautioned to not run and play around the water. Young toddlers of 1 to 3 years in age are absolutely not permitted. Children from 4 to 6 years old are allowed by special permission granted by the owner. Older children and infants who do not walk are very welcome! Parents are responsible at all times for the safety of their children both inside the house and on the property. We do not want any accidents!

One or two well-behaved, friendly dogs of non-aggressive breeds are permitted by permission of the owner. Owners are responsible for their dogs at all times and responsible for any damage they may do to the house and property. Dogs are not permitted on the beds or furniture. They also may not be left unattended inside the house. Cats are not allowed.

Guests have access to the entire house and property, except for a locked upstairs storage room and the guardian's house in the back.

Since a substantial discount is given for monthly rentals, we have the following policies for commodities provided. The first 5 gallon bottle of water and the first tank of propane gas is included. When they are finished, please ask the guardian Juan to bring you more and pay him for the cost yourself. Also, a portion of firewood is included for your use. Once this is finished please buy your own firewood, either yourself or with the help of Juan. We also ask that you do not keep the outside lights on all night or over use the electric dryer because of the high cost of electricity. There is a cap of Q350 on the electricity you can use. If you exceed that, Carmelina will give you the bill and you pay her directly for the extra you went over.

Also, monthly rental guests leaving the property for overnight trips are asked to pay the guardian his standard rate (ask owner) for staying the nights they will be gone to take care of the house in their absence.

The owner, Carolyn Dailey, who lives in the USA, is available for questions and assistance at anytime. Contact her by internet via VRBO or by home phone at (+1) 435-259-4244 or by cell phone and What's Ap at (+1) 719-588-2283..

Property manager

Carolyn Dailey

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children are allowed by permission of the owner.

Events

No events allowed
These are never allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are allowed by permission of the owner.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outdoors in the patios.
A 24 hour advanced notice is normally required to freshly prepare the house for your arrival.
The sofa may be comfortably used for an adult or child for a few days. It is inconvenient to be used as a bed for long rental periods.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7 am.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: These are never allowed.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Panajachel

Located in Panajachel, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tzantizotz Nature Reserve and Cerro Tzankujil, while La Galeria and Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Multiple Use Area Lake Atitlan Basin - 1 min walk
  • Church of Saint Francis - 12 min walk
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 13 min walk
  • Museo Raúl Vasquéz - 15 min walk
  • Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • Delhi 6 - 3 min drive
  • Atlantis - 15 min walk
  • El Roof - 16 min walk
  • Circus Bar - 15 min walk
  • Crossroads Caffee - 13 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele B., Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Paradise in a beautiful home with lovely tropical garden
Casa Carolina is so comfortable and peaceful. It is a short Tuk Tuk ride to market, restaurants, 20Q to the harbour to catch water taxis. Bed was comfortable, laundry a bonus, well stocked kitchen. Beautiful artwork. I did yoga in the garden every morning. We took advantage of the traditional sauna thanks to Juán. There is a very shy dog on the property. Loved being able to watch a Netflix show if we wanted. There are a variety of different spaces to dine or relax in. Wifi worked great. Great communication with Carolyn, Carmen and Juan. Highly recommend this very clean Casa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Very cozy
We really enjoyed staying at casa Carolina. Very comfortable clean and relaxing. The corado Family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A month in paradise
The house is set in a beautiful garden. It is quiet and very private. There is a constant supply of hot water, great wifi, comfortable bed, NETFLIX, well equipped kitchen and a sweet dog peeking in the window sometimes. We felt 100% comfortable and safe at Casa de Carolina. I've already reserved it for next year's trip to the land of eternal spring!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
George Thigpen
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JUAN.OMAR V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to celebrate our wedding anniversary everything went well Carmelina and Juan were very Helpf
Communication was great the house is clean and very well decorated.the garden is. Well taking care of.planning to come in the future for at least a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Dailey

Host profile image
I love the beauty of nature and other cultures! Once a professionaI, I was a college administrator and school program evaluator and have a masters degree in Experimental Psychology. But I retired at an early age to become a full-time artist and international traveler. In 1985-86 I took a 13 month trip by myself around the world. I went everywhere I ever dreamed of and it changed my life. The USA seemed so blah afterwards. I wondered what it would be like to live in another country and not just visit. When I visited Guatemala in 1987 it reminded me of my favorite country from my trip - Nepal - with the steep terraced fields, misty mountains, and colorful people. I feel in love with it and returned to paint, trading houses with a friend for 7 months in 1990. I came back again the next year to paint some more paintings for a Guatemala show and it led me to move there and buy my gorgeous house. I paint in the plein air outdoor landscape tradition using oils and occasionally watercolor. My paintings have been in shows and galleries both in the Southwest USA and in Guatemala where I lived for 16 years and still maintain this residence. Among my accomplishments, In 1999 I had a one-woman show at the Ixchel Museum in Guatemala City. The house is decorated with some of my work. I returned to live in the USA in 2006 and now reside in Moab, Utah - another beautiful place. But my heart is still in Guatemala and I plan to return to live there again someday.

Why they chose this property

My house is a very special older property built in the early 1970's by a gringo. The house itself has been remodeled over the years since I have owned it so that only the walls are still the same and even they have new stucco and paint! The house has all the modern conveniences with an artistic style. The outstanding feature of the property is the large, very magical garden and forested hillside towering above. It is secluded, private, secure and very quiet for Panajachel - my own private sanctuary just a few minutes from the bustle of town.

What makes this property unique

A few years ago I remodeled and refurbished the house in a high-end contemporary style with a Guatemalan influence. It has the comfort and luxury of the states with the charm and beauty of Guatemala. The sky lights and high ceiling make it feel spacious and bright. The colorful decor of original art and antiques, Mexican bathroom tiles and sink, and lots of wood in the windows, doors and ceiling give it charming inner warmth. Handmade Guatemalan wooden furniture, hand woven textiles are combined with a contemporary furniture creating a very special decor. I love how the windows all open into the gardens giving an indoor-outdoor connection. A unique feature is the traditional Mayan wood-fired sauna, also newly remodeled, with a new wooden bench, heating system and outdoor cold shower. Casa Carolina is a one of a kind property - called by a local real estate office a "jewel" of Panajachel! It is perfect for a couple, or a couple with a child or friend along. Our Guatemalan staff is available to serve you.
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