Nestled in the small highland bay of Paxanax and right on the Lake , below the village of Santa Cruz La Laguna, our villa provides tranquility and stunning lakefront views of 3 unsurpassable sentinel volcanoes. The space • Open space living area with fire place and fully equipped kitchen with WIFI • 3 double bedrooms (1 with Queen Bed, 2 with 2 twin beds). 1 bathroom with bathtub & shower. • Exterior stairs lead you to the Master bedroom with uninterrupted tree-top views of the lake and the volcanoes. • A large front terrace with hammock & with lake views used as eating/recreational area doubles the size of the house • Please note the house is only accessible by boat from Panajachel. It is about a 15 minute boat ride, but once in Santa Cruz, you have several restaurants/bars within walking distance. In my opinion, this makes the place very special. • WIFI, (a book library, DVD's, wooden floors, fireplace and views to die for • Please note that if you are very sensitive to allergies, then the villages around the lake and therefore the houses there may not be for you, as it can be a little humid, especially during the rainy season. Here’s a polite and clear way to phrase this for your Airbnb description: *Peaceful Surroundings & Quiet Hours Our home is located in a serene and quiet neighborhood, perfect for relaxation. To maintain this peaceful atmosphere and to respect our neighbors, we kindly ask that all socializing moves indoors after 9 PM. While you are welcome to enjoy the patio and outdoor spaces during the day, we request that guests avoid gathering outside after this time. Thank you for helping us ensure everyone can enjoy the tranquility of this special area! • Lake front garden filled with tropical flowers and fruit trees • A private dock available for sunbathing, or to take long cool swims • Cleaning included 3 times a week in price (should you want it). • Public lancha (boat) goes back and forth every half hour or hour or let us arrange a private boat • enjoy paradise while you rock in the hammock to the rhythm of the waves. • Fresh groceries can be purchased in Panajachel every day or in the village on Saturdays should you want to go to a wonderful farmer's market. • Lake Atitlan provides a multitude of interesting daily tours and activities around the Mayan villages (see our manual) • Yoga Classes, massages and other therapies are available nearby at Villa Sumaya Guest access We will send you an email a week before arrival with a code for the lockbox by the front door where we keep the house key. Flor can arrange your pick up to take you to our Villa. You have access to the whole house. Mi casa, Tu Casa :) Other things to note • The home is located a short boat ride away from Panajachel. The public boats run daily, leaving every half an hour from 6am to 6:30 pm (cost is 10-15Q ($1.50-$2.00 per person). • We can also arrange a private boat for you from Pana, (cost around $25) • You will need to park your car in Panajachel, by the dock Kayucos Marina private packing. The cost is Q75/night. • Shuttle service or Uber is also another way to arrive from Antigua, Xela or the City. We can help you organize your shuttle.