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Casa de Larry, Lakefront 3 Bedroom Villa, Private Deck and Palapa over the Lake

Casa de Larry, Lakefront 3 Bedroom Villa, Private Deck and Palapa over the Lake

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The Palapa
Sunrise on the Palapa
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Overview of Casa de Larry, Lakefront 3 Bedroom Villa, Private Deck and Palapa over the Lake

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12697 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Santa Cruz la Laguna, Sololá Department
  • Popular LocationMultiple Use Area Lake Atitlan Basin1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLos Elementos Day Spa7 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom

Guest Bedroom 2

Master Bedroom

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casa de Larry, Lakefront 3 Bedroom Villa, Private Deck and Palapa over the Lake

We have a lakefront property with a private dock, large deck with a Palapa roof over the lake. The house is a large 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom modern villa. Magnificent views of the lake and volcanoes.

The Palapa over the lake is one of the most unique features of this property. Ideal for weddings, parties, yoga, or just lounging in the sun. It consists of a 1000 sq ft deck with a palapa roof over half of the deck, providing ample sun and shade. Deck furniture, lounge chairs, hammocks and swings.

The house is a grand villa with huge bay windows looking out over the lake from the living room, dining room and bedrooms. There are three very large private bedrooms, each complete with a private bathroom consisting of double vanities, shower and tub. The master bedroom has a king sized bed, while the two guest rooms consist of 3 beds each (1 King sized, 3 doubles, and 2 can be rearranged to suit your needs). The house also has a fully equipped kitchen, patio, dining room, living room, and meditation room. Perfect for groups of couples, families, or individuals. The house can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests.

The house has a beautiful yard with palm trees, plenty of outside sitting and hammocks, outside furnished patio, lakeside hot tub/jacuzzi, WiFi Internet access, hot water, and a full kitchen with appliances.

Our house sits on the main lakefront path that runs from Santa Cruz to Paxanax. There are hotels and restaurants to enjoy within a 10 minute walk from our home. You can also reach any of the other villages around the lake for day trips by boat. The first public boats begin by 6 AM while the last ones return at 5:30 PM. Private boats can be arranged to pick you up or drop you off at our private dock at any time.

Enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Atitlán and the volcanoes while relaxing in comfort at Casa de Larry. We offer the perfect place for you and your guests to experience the wonders of Lake Atitlán.

Guest Access:

Guests renting the house will have full use of the entire house, yard, palapa deck, and private dock. We have a small casita behind the house where the onsite caretakers live.

If needed, we can recommend private shuttle transportation from the Airport in Guatemala City to the docks of Panajachel and a private boat ready to take you to our private dock. The cost is usually about $150 for the private shuttle for 6 people from Guatemala City and $20 for the private boat. My son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sarah, are live in caretakers who live in the casita behind the main house part of the year. They will greet you when you arrive and be glad to answer any questions you may have about the property and the surrounding lakeside. Part of the year, we will have a property manager/housekeeper/cook Elena who will be available to assist.

The Neighborhood

Our house sits on the main lakefront path that runs from Santa Cruz to Paxanax. There are hotels and restaurants to enjoy within a 10 minute walk from our home. You can also reach any of the other villages around the lake for day trips by boat. The first public boats begin by 6 AM while the last ones return at 5:30 PM. Private boats can be arranged to pick you up or drop you off at our private dock at any time.

Getting Around

The only way to arrive to Santa Cruz is by boat. If you arrive by car you can easily leave it parked in a secure car park in Panajachel called Kayucos Marino for 100Q a night, located right next to the public docks to Santa Cruz. Public boats run from the docks in Panajachel every 20 minutes and service all the villages from Panajachel to San Pedro. The rate for a public boat from Pana or San Pedro is Q25 per person, while a private boat can be negotiated for around Q150.

Property manager

Larry Stiteler

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Lake view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
The house and location is not setup for children.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We ask that you smoke outdoors.
Smoking is permitted outside on the patio but not inside the house. No large speakers, no other outside music after 9 pm. Quiet hours after 11 PM.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40

About the area

Santa Cruz La Laguna

Located in Santa Cruz La Laguna, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Multiple Use Area Lake Atitlan Basin - 1 min walk
  • Los Elementos Day Spa - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante El Atitlan - 35 min drive
  • Delhi 6 - 33 min drive
  • Sunset Bar - 33 min drive
  • Restaurante el chaparral - 32 min drive
  • The Little Spoon - 33 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A vacation amidst our vacation
This is a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of the lake. It’s totally comfortable with beautiful gardens and views. The kids loved jumping off the dock and swimming. Elena, the housekeeper, is a great cook which was much better than going to restaurants. It was easy to get around. Lots of cozy places to read a book and relax. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

5/5 Excellent

Haydee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
Thank you Larry for sharing your beautiful house, my family had a great time. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

5/5 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxurious Lakeside Retreat
Casa de Larry is perfect for a relaxing escape from daily life. Eleven of my close friends and family and I enjoyed our stop at Atitlan along our trek across Guatemala. Casa de Larry afforded ample space to socialize in every setting on could seek. Soaking in the sunset and stargazing from the spacious deck and playing cards in the groovy lounge were favorite experiences at this exceptional property, enhanced with lavish gardens and exquisite views, with all the conveniences of home. The private dock made transport to Panajachel easy and the jacuzzi soothed all of our muscle aches from daytime hikes. Our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sherley Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So good that we will be back!
Ideal location: spectacular unbroken view of Lake Atitlan guarded by 2 volcanos, garden beautifully cared for with a riot of colors, many outside "rooms", mid-century modern house, clear water swimming off the dock, hot tub with view, 5 minute walk to Santa Cruz. Larry, is easy to reach, quick to respond. Look no further!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

5/5 Excellent

Donavan S., Pearland, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
This property was exactly as advertised. Perfect, quiet location right on the lake. Great communication with the host and housekeeper.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Larry Stiteler

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I am a small business owner that God has continually blessed and I believe in giving back to others. My company, East Coast Roofing has partnered with Manna Worldwide and we are the sole sponsor of a nutrition center in Solola, "Nido de Aguila or Eagles Nest." I own a home on the beautiful Lake Atitlan and would love for you to come here to relax and embrace the beauty of the "Lake". For me, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family, and sitting on the Palapa visiting with friends while welcoming new ones.
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