Vacation rentals with lake access in Central America

Spectacular experience, especially for us a family with young children, at the most incredible spot in Lake Atitlan. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a luxury stay with great design, wonderful service, and an authentic experience overall. We loved San Marcos as a home base and were blown away by the warmth and hospitality of Annika, Daniel, Sandra, and the rest of the team. We can’t wait to visit again someday.

Truly a tranquil oasis. After 2 weeks in another Pueblo on the lake, we treated ourselves to a stay at Casa Valdes. The kids were in heaven in the pool. The kitchen was so well stocked for cooking. Beds incredibly comfortable. Waking up to bird songs out the beautiful windows with breathtaking vistas was heavenly. The walk to the dock to catch a boat ride was easy. Walking up the hill to Santa Cruz was steep but straightforward. Don’t miss a meal at CEPAC in Santa Cruz. The only considerations, which PJ & Stewart outlined very well, is that you must think ahead about meal planning as you are not an easy walk to buy street food easily. Plan to bring provisions (we opted to stock the fridge with fresh tortillas, avocados, lime & salt along with mangos and papayas and were in heaven); make arrangements for Dominga to cook (delicious!) or plan a walk up the hill to CEPAC or a reservation down the dock at iguana perdida. We loved our stay so much!

This home is amazing ! The views are breath taking . Very private, clean and amenities are more than what you expect . The private dock and watching the sunset and sunrise with a cocktail or a cup of coffee was priceless. Rudy the host was very responsive, helpful and extremely kind. My two young daughters loved the pool and jumping off the deck into the crystal clear water. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped to make our meals . Serenity, calmness comes into your souls when you stay at Casita de Oro . I will definitely will be coming back .

Incredible place. The access to the main path around the lake and proximity to Santa Cruz is nice. There are more places to eat around here than I expected. I would love to stay here again. Do keep in mind: Santa Cruz is a very nature-y place and there is a possibility you’ll encounter spiders, mosquitoes and scorpions. We did, but had no problems with them during our stay.

Best Airbnb I’ve stayed at, the house was so gorgeous and the owner was incredibly responsive and helpful! We felt safe and forgot at home. The kayaks were so fun and it is even more beautiful in person! 1000/10!

Toli was a wonderful home base for two families traveling with kids. Two teen boys were in heaven walking out to play soccer daily and the pool was so wonderful. Guy was very responsive and friendly. Lots of great suggestions. He helped arrange a few meals to be cooked at the house and they were our favorite meals of the trip! The house was comfortable for all 9 of us and we hope to return soon!

I can’t say enough about Jennie and her beautiful home. Our family of five all had enough space to spread out. She provided a lot of recommendations and was very responsive which is nice when you are visiting another country. Her recommendations were spot on and we had a blast visiting this beautiful part of the world.

This place is absolutely stunning! We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our stay. Humberto was always there when we needed him as well as Albert for any additional questions we had. If you’re looking for a little slice of heaven, you’ve found it!

Private place, just like the pictures. Clean, tidy. The host responds quickly and is very friendly. Very pleased with the visit.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The view was incredible. It was a short Tuk tuk up the hill. The town was not too crowded, but there were a couple restaurants to eat in the evening, which was nice! Would definitely stay again.

Stunning views and a quick walk to town! We didn't see better views of Lake Atitlan from any other place. It was a joy to relax in the house and take it all in! When we needed to get into town for groceries and to restaurants, we took a pleasant walk through local roads, always passing by a tuk tuk if we wanted a ride instead.

From the moment we arrived, the place made us feel right at home. We are so comfortable that we decided to extend our stay another day to continue enjoying the amenities of the place and the view of Panajachel. Silvia was always vigilant that we had everything we needed, which made our experience even more enjoyable. We definitely look forward to coming back soon to continue enjoying this special corner.

Elena and Dale are kind and accommodating hosts and have a very lovely space for their Airbnb. The room had all the amenities that I could want, a comfortable mattress, very convenient to small shops and grocery, and plenty of hot water. I certainly will return the next time I’m in town.

The view is amazing!! Pat contacted me from the start and Petra attended me excellent on the premises. Super comfortable and complete apartment. My family and I were very happy and will definitely be back!!

We loved our stay in the apartment; it was fully equipped and exactly as shown in the photos. The kitchen had everything you need and was very well organized. Good beds and bathrooms with hot water. We were definitely fascinated by the place. The beach was spectacular. During our two-day stay, we rent bohios with grill. It was a weekend full of tranquility and rest. We will definitely be back.

From the moment we stepped into this Airbnb, we knew we had found somewhere truly special. The space itself was beautiful—spotlessly clean, thoughtfully decorated, and filled with little touches that made it feel like home. But the true highlight? The balcony. Every morning, we woke up and stepped outside to the most breathtaking view, feeling the fresh air and soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. It became our favorite place—a quiet little world of our own where we could unwind, watch the sunrise, and just be present. In the evenings, we sat there for hours, sipping vodka monsters, watching the lights twinkle, and feeling completely at peace. It was pure magic. Our host was beyond incredible—warm, welcoming, and attentive to every little detail. They made sure we had everything we needed, and their thoughtful recommendations made our trip even more special. It’s rare to find a place that makes you feel this comfortable, this happy, and this at home. Leaving was the hardest part.

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! We had a lovely week at Mathew and Nancy’s place. Matthew was very easy to get a hold of but we didn’t need much - everything was organized so well and the casita was stocked with all the essentials. We loved our lazy days swimming and enjoying the view and how close we were to all the towns when we wanted to explore. The views are out of this world and the privacy the casita provides was wonderful. We’d love to come back again and would highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Lago Atitlan!

Very nice accommodation and amenities. We love the proximity to the lake and all the little details that the property had, I would stay a thousand times more.

We had a fantastic stay at Leonardo’s place! He went above and beyond to make our experience comfortable. He kindly allowed us to check in early when we arrived in the city ahead of schedule. Without even asking, he brought us an infant feeding chair when he saw we had a baby, which was such a thoughtful touch. Late at night, when our laundry was finished, he even carried it back to the casa for us. His hospitality and kindness truly made a difference in our stay. Thank you so much, Leonardo! Highly recommend this place! p.s About 10 minutes away from La Fortuna but it's a beautiful drive.

Great place for our group of 8 friends to spend a few days while exploring the area. The house and property are beautiful, the pool is awesome. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Only one note is that the pictures on the listing are a little misleading. The dock/lake access is across the street and down a bunch of stairs rather than on the main property with the house and pool.

Since the day we booked with Kees he initiated communications with some information needed prior to our arrival. It was very easy to find the place, even without Kees's detailed information. Upon our arrival, Kees personally greeted us which was truly refreshing since we live in the days of self check-ins. For a small fee Monte Terras BnB offers every day home cooked breakfast, which we gladly accepted. Kees makes the best Duch pancakes this side of the Arctic circle! We arrived in the evening so when we woke up next day, we were treated with a beautiful garden in front of our cabin full of life. Just a few steps in, you will find a sloth, porcupine and quite a few tucans. The cabin was very clean with all the amenities you may need. You can find local grocery stores and restaurants in the village of Tronadora that are within a walking distance. We arrived as strangers but Kees and his wife Gris, with their warm welcoming, made us friends. We will certainly come back! Pura Vida!

The perfect spot on Lake Atitlan! It’s so convenient to have a private dock so you can get dropped off and picked up without having to hike or navigate. Galileo took care of our every need- he was so kind and helpful and reliable, we really loved him. He even had our laundry done for us and walked us all the way to La Casa Del Mundo on the trail so we didn’t get lost the first time. The place is huge and the grounds are beautiful. Short walk to Isla Verde for dinner or lancha ride to to any of the towns for exploration.

The cabin is a super relaxed place near the city, the weather was excellent. Extremely complete, nothing was missing for the stay. Efraín is a super host. He was attentive to everything with instructions to visit the natural amenities of the area very attentive. Ultimately recommended.

The place is fantastic with a wonderful serene view that you get to enjoy every morning. Marcos is a great host and was very responsive to every thing we needed. The only issue we had was the hot water in the shower did not last very long at all. But other than that, it was a fantastic stay.