A garden, laundry facilities and a sauna are just a few of the amenities provided at Dramatic new home, close to center, STUNNING views! Now with Starlink Internet!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Dramatic new home, close to center, STUNNING views! Now with Starlink Internet!
A new, modern and luxury home nestled into the mountainside, with breathtaking panoramic views across the natural paradise of Lake Atitlan. This three-story home has been born out of creative collaboration and is a perfect high-grade stay for families and groups of up to six people. Now with Starlink Internet service.
Blue Sky features a soaring 30-foot high wooden vaulted ceiling, a wall of windows inviting in the views and natural light, a Mayan sauna and unique interior decor.
Just a 5 minute walk down to the village center!
Blue Sky is a family-owned private residence with beautiful gardens, surrounded by trees and high fencing for enhanced privacy and security. The spaces to be enjoyed within this incredible property are spread across the three levels of the house and the outdoors:
MAIN FLOOR: Entrance, open-plan Kitchen, Breakfast Bar and Dining area, understairs Bathroom, Master Bedroom with four-poster king size bed and full ensuite bathroom with bathtub.
UPPER LEVEL: Living Room/Chillout area with stone fireplace, large flat screen internet-connected Smart TV, couches, love seat, balcony and spectacular views of the lake and volcanoes.
LOWER LEVEL: Two Bedrooms with queen size beds and a full ensuite bathroom connecting the two rooms.
OUTDOORS: Beautiful gardens and relaxation space, Outdoor Dining area, Temazcal (Mayan Sauna) and stand-alone laundry room with washer and dryer.
San Marcos La Laguna is a small Mayan village along the shores of Lake Atitlan, which receives an all year round spring-like climate. This very special place is also home to an eclectic foreign community and attracts a flow of tourists from all corners of the world.
Blue Sky luxury home is just a 5 minute stroll to the village center and top restaurants, cafes, shops and yoga classes. You can find fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers at the local shops everyday.
Head down to the lake and the Tzankujil Nature Reserve for a swim, nature walk and to hire kayaks. A fabulous way to enjoy and explore the lake!
For travel on the lake, hop on a public boat to visit the neighboring villages. Private boat hire is also available should you wish to arrange a personal tour.
Arriving to the lake is approximately a 4-5 hour drive from the airport and Guatemala City. The best transport options are private taxis and shuttle buses.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Nighttime Security Guard (optional at no charge upon your request)- To stay at the property during nighttime. Our security guard has a private room and bathroom situated on the lower level of the house with independent entrance and no access inside the house.
Cleaning (optional at additional charge) - At your request, a local housecleaner will attend to the cleaning of the house for 2 hours per day and will change the linens regularly.
Gardener - Our local gardener attends the beautiful gardens of the house, generally on Mon-Fri from 8AM - 4PM.
EXTRA SERVICES:
During your stay at Blue Sky, we can offer you the following services upon request (extra charge):
In-house chef- Local chef available to buy and prepare your meals in-home, per the menu selections that can be found in the kitchen. Temazcal (Sauna) - We can prepare the wood-fired Mayan sauna for you. Transport - Arrange transportation to/from the airport or Antigua. Cacao Tour - Visit local Mayan single mothers producing ceremonial-grade cacao for Maya Moon Cacao. Cacao is available for purchase at your request. Tours - Visit other beautiful and interesting locations around the lake and across Guatemala.
PROPERTY CREDITS: Blue Sky has been designed, constructed and decorated by a team of talented and experienced artisans. We give special thanks to these local and international creators:
Your host Maura Sacach (San Marcos La Laguna/USA) and her husband Wayt King (USA) - Owner & Visionary.
Michel Sansonnens (Switzerland) - Architect & Contractor, with 30 years living in San Marcos La Laguna.
Alicia Lima (Guatemala) - Interior Decorator; a passionate artist inspired by her international travels.
Bartolo Sacach (San Marcos La Laguna) - Carpenter, proud craftsman of all the high quality wood work, including the immense vaulted ceiling and the beautiful dining room table/chairs.
Lucas Chiyal (San Marcos La Laguna) - Blacksmith, amazing work and creations in wrought iron throughout the home.
Jacobo Sacach (San Marcos La Laguna) - Project Manager, coordinating all of the construction work and furniture building throughout the house and garden; creator of the wood-fired Mayan sauna.
Carlos Sancoy (San Marcos La Laguna) - Carpenter & Project Assistant, a local family man and solid member of the Blue Sky team. Carlos gifted us with his precision and eye for detail in all of his work, including the crafting of the ornate wood design for the impressive entrance gates.
Ricardo Mendoza, Mayab Batz'ib'al (San Juan La Laguna) - Textile Artisan, creative visionary working with naturally-dyed organic cotton to hand-craft unique soft furnishings, such as the great lampshade masterpiece.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Limo/town car service
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
On a lake
Things to do
Ecotours nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the ten keys on the small table by the entrance
“Ask the gardener where the trash is.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in San Marcos La Laguna, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Portal de los Dioses and Pascual Abaj are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include La Voz Coffee Cooperative and La Calle de los Sombreros. Calle del Café and Calle de las Artes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain climbing. Visit our San Marcos La Laguna travel guide