Luxurious Room in country home, sauna, view, light

Get away from the tourist hub and experience the real Guatemala. My exquisite home/art gallery is outside of an indigenous agricultural village about 25 minutes from Antigua. This upstairs bedroom is full of warmth, air and light, with huge windows facing a breathtaking view of the great volcano, Agua, and the surrounding countryside. A spacious room in a 3 bedroom mansion, with a private bath/shower and tub. Gorgeous brick, wood burning sauna (temescal). foot and full body massage offered. The space My lovely 3 bedroom home and gardens are in a small indigenous agricultural village. Santa Caterina Barahona is warm and welcoming, they say it is one of the 2 safest villages in all of Guatemala. The house is in a humble village, but it is luxurious, with big, bright rooms, an ample open living area, a fully equipped cook's kitchen and a beautiful sala, furnished with New England antiques from my mother's home in Western MA. Designed for and by an artist, whose paintings hang throughout the house (and are for sale) There is nothing like it in all of Guatemala. My favorite review said it was “a cross between a luxury retreat and a homestay!” This is a quiet village, off the beaten track. If you are looking for a place to stay while you party in Antigua, this is not the place for you! But if you want to slow down and explore the open friendly Guatemalan culture you could not find a better place. I am an artist, and this is an ideal artist or writers retreat! So many have remarked on the peace and healing they feel here. Warning, the link provided by AirBnB is not correct, but I can’t get them to change it. When you book, I will provide you with the exact location and detailed instructions on how to get here! I have a full time caretaker, who lives on the property with her family. She is there to open the gate for you and welcome you when you arrive. She and her sister are master weavers and can usually be seen on their front porch weaving. A bus to Antigua passes by every 15 minutes, but we can also help you arrange transportation. I will provide you the phone numbers of trusted drivers, and often arrange transportation for my guests to and from the airport. There are several charming restaurants within walking distance, and many more in the village. Raised beds in front of the house provide fresh salad pickings, and small village stores have fruit, vegetables and essentials available. I encourage everyone to support local businesses! Guest access In addition to the common spaces of the house, the guests have access to long country walks public transportation, good cooking and more than anything else the peace and beauty of the countryside, and the warmth of the Guatemalan people! During your stay I am sometimes here, but when I am not I can easily be reached via phone or email, and I have a caretaker who lives on the property and is available 24 hr.s Other things to note Would you like milk warm from the cow delivered to the doorstep every morning? Fresh bread is also delivered every morning and afternoon, and fresh tortillas, just ask. Also available: Full body Massage 150Q, Foot massage 60Q, weaving lessons 20Q and hour, Historical tours, Cultural Workshops, cooking lessons, food delivery, nearby hikes, art studio tour. Buy artisan coffee grown and processed here on the property, organic lettuce and arugula and other vegetables in season. Let us know at least an hour in advance if you would like a sauna, so we can light the fire, and provide fresh herbs. The sauna is 70 Quezales extra. Laundry for 25q per load. If you do plan to be out late, there is an additional charge of 25q for the guardiana. (Does not apply to late arrivals.)