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PALATALIK: BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE HOUSE WITH VOLCANO VIEWS

 
 
 
Lake Atitlan house rental - Palatalik, side entrance
Palatalik, side entrance
  • Lake Atitlan house rental - Palatalik, side entrance
    View from the side terrace
    Kitchen of Palatalik
    View from the kitchen. It looks better in real life. :)
    Sala of Palatalik
    Built in sofas in the living room
  • Lake Atitlan house rental - Master bedroom, with fireplace and terrace
    Our private dock
    Master bathroom, with tub and two showers
    Kayaking in the bay of Santa Cruz
  • Lake Atitlan house rental
 
Lake Atitlan house rental - Palatalik, side entrance

Palatalik, side entrance

View from the side terrace

View from the side terrace

Kitchen of Palatalik

Kitchen of Palatalik

View from the kitchen. It looks better in real life. :)

View from the kitchen. It looks better in real life. :)

Sala of Palatalik

Sala of Palatalik

Built in sofas in the living room

Built in sofas in the living room

Master bedroom, with fireplace and terrace

Master bedroom, with fireplace and terrace

Our private dock

Our private dock

Master bathroom, with tub and two showers

Master bathroom, with tub and two showers

Kayaking in the bay of Santa Cruz

Kayaking in the bay of Santa Cruz

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps9
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Lake Atitlan vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 7-9)

Step into a different world. Lake Atitlán is one of the most exquisitely beautiful places on earth. Surrounded by volcanoes and steeped in indigenous culture, it's an intoxicating place to spend your vacation. Palatalik is a lovely, comfortable new lakeside house, designed by a Guatemalan architect and built by local craftsmen. It's on the 'car free' side of the lake -- accessible only by water taxi from the nearby town of Panajachel.

Wake up to the sunrise over Atitlán and Tolimán, two of the three volcanoes visible from our house. Fall asleep watching the natural light show created by storms caught miles away behind them. In between, you can swim from our dock in the clear, cool waters of the lake, walk to a nearby restaurant for lunch, take a boat to a nearby village to study Spanish, climb the volcanoes, or ride horses...or just hang out on one of the three terraces and read or watch the local fisherman go by in their wooden canoes.

The house is great for families.

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About Royston Delaney

Hi, I am Royston 'Rory' Delaney, proud,new owner of Palatalik. I am an attorney who spends most (too much) of the year in Boston, Massachusetts.

Royston Delaney purchased this house in 2013
Why Royston Delaney chose Lake Atitlan

It is said that if you swim in the waters of Lake Atitlan, you will return. That turned out to be true for me. I came here in 1995 on a meandering journey through central America and, of all the places I have seen then and since, this is where I left my heart.

So, nearly twenty years later I returned with my wife and three children (10, 8 and 6) for Christmas 2012/2013. When the family saw the splendor of the lake and the wildlife they needed no persuasion that this was the place for us and so we bought Palatalik from Debra who built it six years earlier. Now the children are planning tree houses and learning Spanish.

I was impressed by the location, but on a more mundane level I was impressed with the build quality of the house and its cleanliness! It is tidier and cleaner than my home in Boston! I hope to retire to the lake some day, but in the meantime the house is available for others to enjoy. Royston ('Rory') Delaney

Lake Atitlan house rental - Palatalik, side entrance

Palatalik, side entrance

View from the side terrace

View from the side terrace

Kitchen of Palatalik

Kitchen of Palatalik

View from the kitchen. It looks better in real life. :)

View from the kitchen. It looks better in real life. :)

Sala of Palatalik

Sala of Palatalik

Built in sofas in the living room

Built in sofas in the living room

Master bedroom, with fireplace and terrace

Master bedroom, with fireplace and terrace

Our private dock

Our private dock

Master bathroom, with tub and two showers

Master bathroom, with tub and two showers

Kayaking in the bay of Santa Cruz

Kayaking in the bay of Santa Cruz

Nearest Airport : Guatemala City at 100 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Isla Verde Atitlan at 500 Metres
Car: not necessary

Lakeside, volcanoes, mountains, western Guatemala

Other Activities: Nature reserve with awesome zip lines!

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • Inquire for monthly rates.
  • May 2012 Special: $350/week!! Please note: Rates vary depending on number of occupants.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1400 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Lakefront
  • Mountain
  • Mountain View ...
    Stunningly beautiful views of two volcanoes from almost every room in the house. And walk down to our private dock to see the third one.
  • Lake
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Adventure
General:
  • Fireplace
  • Toilet Paper
  • Local Maps
  • Linens Provided
  • Filtered Water
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Towels Provided
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Alarm Clock
  • Internet ...
    We can provide a USB that you plug into your laptop. It works like a cell phone -- you purchase connection time by buying a card in nearby Panajachel and adding time. Does NOT work with iPads.
  • Wood Fireplace ...
    (2) Fireplace in the living room and in the master bedroom
  • Activities Guide
  • Firewood
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Basic Soaps
  • Telephone
  • Paper Towels
  • Mobile Phone
  • Washing Machine
  • Safe
  • Shampoo
Kitchen:
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Catering Available
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Pantry Items
  • Oven
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower , tub , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , tub , shower
  • The master bath has two showers and a tub. Guest bathroom has an outdoor shower with a fantastic view of the volcano.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 3 - 3 twin/ single
  • The third bedroom has a bunk bed with a trundle beneath. The living room has two sofas that are the size of extra long twin beds.
Entertainment:
  • Books for Adults
  • Games for Kids
  • DVD Player
  • CD Player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Books for Kids
  • Audio Tape Player
Outside:
  • Boat Dock
  • Beach Chairs
  • Walkway to Water
  • Beach Towels
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Deck / Patio ...
    There's a lovely flagstone terrace outside the dining room, a breakfast terrace in front of the house, and a partially-covered terrace outside the master bedroom.
  • Lanai / Gazebo
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Porch / Veranda
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
Onsite Services:
  • Housekeeper
  • Staff
Attractions:
  • ruins
  • zoo
  • restaurants
  • volcano
Leisure Activities:
  • boating
  • eco tourism
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • bird watching
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • massage therapist
  • Babysitter
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling/diving
  • pier fishing
  • parasailing
  • fishing
  • kayaking
  • paragliding
  • swimming
  • rock climbing
  • sailing
  • mountain biking
  • hiking
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
Notes: Restaurant and Internet cafe with cheap wireless access located 4 minute walk from the house.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Palatalik: Beautiful Lakeside House with Volcano Views
average rating of 4.5833335 based on 15 reviews
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Palatalik: Beautiful Lakeside House with Volcano Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p171089
Panajachel Lake Atitlan
United States
2

Nice House

2 of 5
Submitted: April 14, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
On arrival we walked up the beautiful landscaped garden and found other renters in the house. It turns out that Debra had made a mistake & double booked the house for one night, so we had to quickly find our own lodging.
The house was as described, cozy & pleasant.
After we returned home we spent a week sending e-mails back & forth trying to get our money refunded for the night we weren’t able to stay in the house.
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Palatalik: Beautiful Lakeside House with Volcano Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p171089
Panajachel Lake Atitlan
Florida, USA
4

Beautiful lake view!

4 of 5
Submitted: August 12, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
This unique house sits high above the lake just past Santa Cruz. The garden leading up to the house is beautiful. The rooms are spacious. The views from the decks are spectacular. There are plenty of amenities to this house. Even during a rainy day we sat in the kitchen and played board games we found in the house. It was great to have a washer and dryer to dry our clothes after being on the lake in a boat and getting wet. Only caution is to watch out for the spiders and scorpions. Don't go barefoot. The mornings are best as the lake is calm and a good time to go swimming off the dock. We found an information book that was filled with lots of suggestions for things to do. See Lee a few doors down who rents kayaks. he also does lake tours that will pick you up at the dock in front of the house. Very nice place to get away from it all!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: So glad you had a good trip!
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Palatalik: Beautiful Lakeside House with Volcano Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p171089
Panajachel Lake Atitlan
5

Wonderful house, clean, welcoming, spacious

5 of 5
Submitted: July 26, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
This house and property were even nicer than advertised. The house was beautiful, spacious, clean, and well-appointed. The grounds were a beautiful tropical garden with banana, avocado, and lime trees set on a hillside next to Lake Atitlan. There were many activities readily available in the immediate vicinity and more than we had time to do in the larger lake region. We particularly liked kayaking, swimming, hiking, visiting the nearby town for shopping, and taking a tour of the Nature Reserve where we tried zip lining. The views were spectacular throughout the region.

The owner provided plenty of information about the house and the area, including restaurants, attractions, and activities. Our three generation family of 4 had a wonderful time and felt we received full value for our expenditure. I recommend a stay of at least one week. Two weeks would be even better.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Palatalik: Beautiful Lakeside House with Volcano Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p171089
Panajachel Lake Atitlan
5

Loved the colors!

5 of 5
Submitted: June 21, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
What a cheerful house with the walls painted in bright primary colors. Nothing drab here! Our 11-year-old, when leaving for the last time, said "Goodby, House" while watching it disappear from sight as the boat drove away. We have only good memories. Thanks, Debra.
Owner's Response: So glad your family enjoyed the visit!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Palatalik: Beautiful Lakeside House with Volcano Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p171089
Panajachel Lake Atitlan
Tucson, AZ USA
5

Absolutely beautiful and comfortable property

5 of 5
Submitted: February 27, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
Our family vacation at Palatalik was the best ever. The home is spacious, very well furnished and located on one of the most beautiful lakes in the Americas. I will continue for years to recall the spectacular views from most rooms in the house. The grounds are maintained to perfection. The family we engaged to do our cooking were charming, efficient and loving. Great Value!!!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, People with Disabilities
Owner's Response: Bill,

So glad you enjoyed yourselves! Hope all of the knitting went well, too!
Best wishes,

Debra
Helpful votes: 3/3
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