Atitlan holiday

Lakeside estate: gardens kayaks dock swimming. Sleep 1-13, 3 houses, 3 full bath

Description
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 13, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities lake, mountain, garden, terrace, balcony, pets considered
Ann Hendrix-Jenkins
Speaks: English, Spanish

Photos and Description of this Atitlan holiday House & 2 bungalows--total 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths--sleeps 1 to 13

Described by Aldous Huxley as 'the most beautiful lake in the world,' Lake Atitlan is a breathtaking cool and tropical expanse of water, dramatic cliffs and villages. Our estate, on the roadless north shore, has a parrot's eye view of 3 dormant volcanic peaks. Switzerland meets the Caribbean! Pamakanya is a 15 minute boat ride from the little town of Panajachel. Take a public boat (they run all day) or hire a private launch for about $15. Pamakanya, is a work of art, literally. It's a bewitching maze of stone steps, walks and patios tucked into shady gardens, built over fifteen years by a renowned architect and a gifted local stonemason. Fruit grows all around. The dock, flanked by lovely lawns, is perfect for jumping off into clear waters or into our kayaks--paddle to nearby restaurants for smoothies, meals and fru-fru drinks or take a tour along the gorgeous coast. The houses: everything from towels to coffeemakers, hammocks to couches. Fridges, bottled water, hot showers...
Atitlan property rental - Front of the main house, as seen from upper house

Front of the main house, as seen from upper house

Atitlan property rental - When's dinner? King of all porches...

When's dinner? King of all porches...

Atitlan property rental - View of the three houses from a kayak

View of the three houses from a kayak

Atitlan property rental - One of four kayaks available--lovely clear lake!

One of four kayaks available--lovely clear lake!

Atitlan property rental - another amazing moment--view from the porch

another amazing moment--view from the porch

Atitlan property rental - The houses are full of charming nooks

The houses are full of charming nooks

Atitlan property rental - Arriving at the dock in a typical lake boat

Arriving at the dock in a typical lake boat

Atitlan property rental - Playing in the gardens--main house in background

Playing in the gardens--main house in background

Atitlan property rental - Pamakanya's cove as seen frm nearby restaurant

Pamakanya's cove as seen frm nearby restaurant

Atitlan property rental - Main house, open architecture--light and airy

Main house, open architecture--light and airy

Atitlan property rental - Swimming off of the dock

Swimming off of the dock

Atitlan property rental - View from master bdrm, main house, girls reading

View from master bdrm, main house, girls reading

Location: Atitlan in Guatemala

Nearest Airport: Guatemala city at 75 Miles
Car: not necessary
Our property and the nearby village of Jaibalito are off the beaten track--not accessibly by car--but easily accessible by boat, and in the midst of wonderful hiking country. We are down the coast from the famous Casa del Mundo, between Santa Cruz and San Marco. Hike, kayak or catch a boat to Panajachel, San Pedro, Santiago Atitlan and every other charming town and village on the lake. Or book a van ride to the incredible shopping at Chichicastenago, less than 1 hour away. Or Antigua, about 1.5 hours away...Restaurants, shops and markets are in all directions. Yet the quiet cove of Pamakanya is a perfect getaway for chilling out--on the porches, by the water, or in the gardens. Maybe even up on the ridge above!
Atitlan map
marks the location of the property in Lake Atitlan

Availability for this holiday rental in Atitlan, Guatemala

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  • Prices vary according to number in party

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday rental in Atitlan, Guatemala

Property Type:
  • estate

Location Type:
  • mountain
  • lake

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • adventure

General:
  • private chef
  • bottled water
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • local restaurant guide
  • telephone
  • linen provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • grill
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • spices
  • stove top burners
  • iron & board

Living Room:
  • fireplace

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 3 - Outdoor Shower

Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 13 people
  • Bedroom 1 - Large Double Bed, main house
    Bedroom 2 - Single Bed, port a crib available
    Bedroom 3 - Large Double Bed, Single Bed, upper bungalow
    Bedroom 4 - Single Bed, Sofa bed/Futon, lower bungalow--can make twins into a king
  • Main house: sleeps 5, open floor plan, full bath Upper house: sleeps 4, full bath Lower house: sleeps 3, full bath--outdoor shower! Pack and play available Child safety play yard (superyard) available Tent available
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • books - kids
  • games - all ages
  • games - kids
  • music library
  • toys
  • video library

Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • patio
  • porch
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • veranda
  • kayak

Suitability:
  • long term rentals available
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered

Local Activities:
  • mountain biking
  • diving
  • antique hunting
  • swimming
  • walking
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • water skiing
  • paragliding

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
  • housekeeper

Onsite Equipment:
  • deck chairs
  • beach towels
  • boat+paddles
  • raft

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • babysitting
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • museums
  • arboretum
  • laundrette - serviced

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • mountain climbing
  • sight seeing
  • snorkelling

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • volcano
  • waterfalls
  • ruins

Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Further details for this holiday rental in Atitlan, Guatemala

Overview: The main house, with fully stocked kitchen, extensive bath and shower, living room and more, sleeps up to five in a bedroom and loft. The dining table on the sunny porch that will be your Atitlan headquarters, can squeeze in up to 13 tortilla smackers with plenty of room for lounging in over the view. (Andres, the caretaker, will show you where to pick some fresh limes and tart oranges from the garden for a rum drink, too). Rental party size has ranged from one to fifteen. The main house alone is perfect for one to four/five people. If you have a larger group, two adjacent guest bungalows are available, with studio setup steps away for four more people each. Each has its own bath, hot shower, kitchen supplies, and, of course, covered patio with ageless vista.

More about days at Pamakanya: The upper house boasts one of the best views on the lake. The lower house is closest to the dock and makes a great base for a day of swimming and kayaking in the four provided kayaks. Our days often begin with a plunge into the lake followed by a steaming outdoor shower at the lower house. If you prefer your hot water straight from nature, thermal hot springs seep into the lake at the base of the dock. After a few days, when you’re ready to pull yourself away from the black hole of relaxation that grips the house, take a hike to the next village for a swim at the pool or restaurant meal or some Internet time. Or catch one of the public boats that ply the shore every half hour to visit one of the many unique and lovely villages and towns that ring the lake. Or call for a private boat and take a tour.

Luxury adventure travel: Be adventurous! Live it up! At the same time...Pamakanya is perfect for highly active people, world class loungers and everyone in between. High altitude--yet close to the equator so it's not too hot--not too cold--flowers and fruit and fresh veggies year round. A housekeeper/babysitter/cook--Maria, is available on as as needed basis, for about $13 dollars per day. She can give cooking lessons, or just plain cook a wide range of delicious meals, including vegetarian specialties.

Other Activities: hiking

Reviews for this holiday rental in Atitlan, Guatemala

Rating
5 out of 5

highly recommend!

sarah 2009 guatemala
Review Submitted: September 8, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
this is an amazing place and well stocked with anything you could ever imagine needing. deep water for swimming right off the dock and even its own thermal waters on the shore. we all loved it!!!
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