Villa Patziac | Private Cove | Serene Retreat

Luxury, tranquility, stunning natural beauty. Tropical plants and fruit trees surround this impressive Villa overlooking a private swimming cove, where 70-foot cliffs plunge into clear water and frame spectacular volcano views. Steam in the sauna, paddle the SUPs/kayaks, soak in the outdoor tub, or have a brick-oven pizza picnic. Outdoor spaces abound for sunning, relaxing, al fresco dining and taking in the special views. Enjoy Lake Atitlan living at its very best. Private chef available. The space The uniquely designed Villa Patziac, originally built by Kennedy-cousin Arthur Kennedy, is now the 6-acre retreat of an American Film and TV Director. The house has a bright and airy beach-vibe, with jaw-dropping views of the lake and volcanoes from every room and dramatic exposed rock-cliff walls throughout. Access to the property is by BOAT or walking ONLY. LOCATION: The house is located between the villages of Jaibalito and Tzununa on Lake Atitlan, which is a 3-4 hour drive from Guatemala City and 2 hours from Antigua. The property is accessible only by boat to its PRIVATE DOCK or via the footpath that connects the villages around the lake. You cannot drive to the house. We will recommend a driver for your private transport to the lake from the Airport, Guatemala City or Antigua, as well as arrange a private boat for your arrival and departure (fees are additional). The private boat trip from Panajachel to the property takes about 12 minutes. To move around the lake, you have the option of using the public taxi-boats, which will stop at our dock, or using a private boat. HOUSE DESCRIPTION: Kitchen/Dining - A large open-plan main floor boasts a fully-equipped kitchen, dining table for 10-14, a fireplace, and a spacious living area with custom furniture that will comfort the whole family. Sleeping - The house has 3 true bedrooms, a sleeping loft (the 4th "bedroom"), and a den/entry room that can be used as a bedroom (with private bathroom), with a total of 8-9 beds. All beds feature high-quality sheets and pillows with decadent down comforters. Note: The sleeping loft has a steep ladder to reach it. We recommend the loft for children over 8 and young adults. Grounds - Private Swimming Cove and Dock Huge Waterfront Patio Temezcal Sauna for 8 Wood-fired Pizza Oven (ask us about "pizza packs" to make your own pizzas) 2 Stand Up Paddle Boards 2 Kayaks Palapa-covered Dining Area Infrared Saber Gas Grill Charcoal Parilla/Grill Terraced Lawns for lounging, playing, sunbathing or yoga (6 yoga mats provided in house) Life jackets and beach towels provided ADDITIONAL SERVICES: During your stay the villa will be tidied daily by a housekeeper. Additional cleaning or cooking services can be arranged upon request. Spa Services - We will gladly arrange your private massage (Therapeutic, Shiatsu, Ayurvedic, Relaxing/Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone) at the house. You may also have other services such as facials, manicure/pedicure and body scrubs. Private Yoga and Reiki sessions, or an Astrology or Tarot card reading at the house are also possible. SAUNA, SOAKING TUB, MASSAGE...create your own relaxing spa day without leaving the house! Private Chef - We offer the services of wonderful cooks who will prepare breakfast (Q80/person), lunch (Q110/person) and dinner (Q180/person 3-courses) for you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- *A note about pricing: The base price includes 6 guests. We charge $30/night per each additional guest. The base price fluctuates according to season and demand. Look out for last-minute discounts! **We use Airbnb's Strict cancelation policy; however, as a courtesy, we offer guests who need to cancel the opportunity to be fully refunded IF we are able to rebook the canceled dates and are made whole by the new booking. In other words, if you cancel more than 7 days out from your stay you will get 50% of the stay fee back (not including Airbnb fees). We will refund you the other 50%, or up to it, to the extent we get another reservation by which we recover that 50%. We think this is a fair way to share the burden of a cancelation. In addition to this house, we also have three great properties in Antigua. Please see our host profile. We look forward to hosting you! Guest access You have access to the entire property. Other things to note Getting to the property: Lake Atitlan is a 3-4 hour drive from Guatemala City/Aurora Airport and 2 hours from Antigua. As noted, we will recommend a driver for you. If you drive yourself, secure parking is available in the town of Panajachel at Kayucos Marina. Once at the lake, you will get around either by public or private boat or on foot. Insects and Critters: The house is located in a rural, tropical area, which means there are bugs and small animals around. Rural Guatemala is home to a non-lethal scorpion. Occasionally, you may find one or more in the house (bring house shoes to wear at night). It is rare, but possible, for a mouse to get into the house thru an open door or the thatch roof. There are two cats on the property to help minimize this occurrence. Drinking Water: We provide filtered drinking water that comes from our natural spring above the property. Kindly bring a reusable water bottle to fill up and take out with you. We discourage the purchase of single-use water bottles as many, unfortunately, end up in the lake. Child safety: This is a waterfront property that has areas with steep drop-offs. Small children should not wander the property unattended.