Walled Garden Apt ♥ of San Marcos @ 7 Volcanes

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Apartment

Newly painted and redecorated view from the reading corner

Tile shower with gas hot water, rain shower head

The gate entrance to secure walled garden.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

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Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Mountain view

Explore the area

San Marcos La Laguna, Solola

Lake Atitlán
‪7 min walk‬
Cerro Tzankujil
‪12 min walk‬
Church of Saint Peter
‪14 min drive‬
Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
‪108 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This private, secure, and comfortable first level apartment has a small kitchen with stove/oven and refrig, its own covered porch, and a view the Lake Atitlan volcanoes. The short 5 minute walk to town makes it easy for shopping, activities, and restaurants, but far enough for quiet nights. The doors and windows and kitchen for this apartment were hand built by me, having been a cabinetmaker in the states for 25 years. The matrimonial bed is provided with 100% cotton sheets, and the bathroom, with 24 hour hot water from a brass rain shower head, sufficient towels, and complimentary shampoo and soap for stays less than a week. There's also a single bed that serves as another couch during the day and to sleep a third person.

Property manager

Carlos

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 26

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

I like to say to my guests that the most important rule is that you enjoy yourself. The buildings, most of the furniture, and surrounding have all bee

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Marcos La Laguna

Located in San Marcos La Laguna, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Atitlán and Cerro Tzankujil, while CHIYA Art Gallery and La Galeria are cultural highlights. La Voz Coffee Cooperative and La Calle de los Sombreros are also worth visiting. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

San Marcos La Laguna, Solola

What's nearby

Lake Atitlán - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Cerro Tzankujil - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Church of Saint Peter - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
San Pedro Volcano - 18 min drive - 13.2 km
Panajachel Municipal Market - 38 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coffee San Juan - ‬12 min drive
‪Circles - ‬6 min walk
‪The Alegre Pub - ‬14 min drive
‪Sublime - ‬14 min drive
‪Moonfish Express - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walled Garden Apt ♥ of San Marcos @ 7 Volcanes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Walled Garden Apt ♥ of San Marcos @ 7 Volcanes located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cerro Tzankujil and Lake Atitlán. Kaqasiiwaan Viewpoint and La Voz Coffee Cooperative are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jessica a.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for my daughter and I

This apartment was lovely. Secluded but walkable to main town. Tastefully decorated and comfortable for my 9 year old daughter and I. We appreciated the hot shower and patio.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felix H.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Beautiful apartment in a perfect setting. Carlos Is a wonderful host. Highly recommended!

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Brett L.

16 Jan 2019

Great decor, off the beaten path

Pros: beautiful exterior and landscaping quiet tranquil setting screens on windows hot water shower comfy beds Cons: located on an unlighted dirt path about ten minutes walk from village no road access no laptop workspace very dim lighting in unit many large spiders and scorpions in unit

Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

13 Feb 2017

Serene and comfortable gem overlooking Lake Atitlan

I loved my time at 7 Volcanes! Very comfortable and clean with all the conveniences. I can't say enough about Carlos he was so helpful before and during my stay. I especially enjoyed the lovely garden listening to the morning birds sing.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

24 Dec 2016

Loved every Minute

We stayed a total of 6 seeks at 7 Volcanoes and loved every minute of it. The apartment was very well constructed and maintained. Comfy accommodations that were walking distance to everything was perfect. The secure property was perfect for our black lab, Aspen, to be able to play fetch and lay about in the sun. Carlos was super helpful, even finding us secure parking for our truck nearby. His restaurant, Blind Lemons, offered up tasty dinners and we enjoyed many a fun evening watching movies on the big screen or listening to his Funk Blues. Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

28 Apr 2016

Very enjoyable.

Set a five minute walk from the town, it is very quiet and secluded, ideal for a relaxing time. The property is in excellent condition and very clean.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Erika B.

15 Mar 2016

Clean, quiet and thoughtfully constructed compound

we enjoyed our 2 week stay in San Marcus La Laguna, tremendously. The apartment is well designed, clean, quiet and contained all we needed for simple home cooking. Carlos, the owner is a masterful furniture builder, who also lives in the same compound and was always accessible for any questions or needs. We had some problems obtaining cash and his 'TAP' app was a true saver for us. San Marcus has no bank or ATM machine access. His restaurant "The Blind Lemon' serves excellent food, and Katarina his Guatemalan wife and her family are wonderful hosts. Carlos is also an accomplished old timey Blues player and entertained at the restaurant on Friday nights. The walk "downtown" is not too far, but at night a flashlight is needed. We hiked the back trails up hills and took the boats to the surrounding villages. Each one is different in its own unique way. The Mayan people at Lake Atitlan maintaining their culture and language, including weaving and other ancient skills and seem to be in harmony with alternative lifestyle seekers, travellers and tourists from all over the world.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

steven b.

14 Mar 2016

Nice and quiet

Carlos was an excellent host who went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay. The place was very nice and everything was up to date. I highly recommend it!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cathy n.

4 Feb 2016

Beautiful, quiet, secure and close to town would be my exact words!

Our host Carlo was incredibly hospitable - available for any questions and to provide any assistance. The apartment was prefect with a nice patio to enjoy our morning coffee. The kitchen was well equipped and the shower was so nice. The bed was comfortable with the best sheets ever!. Overall a great stay!

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

21 Aug 2015

Incredibly comfortable, clean, modern and beautiful.

I stayed in this unit and another one on the same property for over a month and they are both so nice. A safe, clean, comfy, open and airy haven. Excellent bedding and fully stocked kitchen, and the best shower I have had in several months of travelling. It is quiet and super clean, and very safe and secure. Modern and luxurious are the two most important words I used when describing this rare gem.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

12 July 2015

Fabulous

The rental was just wondetful. Everything was included, view, privacy, comfort, location. All the comforts of home. The owner went above and beyond in providing hospitality and comfort. I look forward to renting again when visiting in the near future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

9 July 2015

What a great find!

What a find! 7 Volcanes is the best place to stay while visiting San Marcos La Laguna. The apartment and yard are absolutely beautiful and very well maintained. Your apartment has a kitchen, use of a private clothes washing machine and covered clothes line, filtered water, a fantastic shower with hot water, and WiFi. You will have a private porch with an amazing view! One of the things I most appreciated was the location and security of the property. 7 Volcanes is located in a gated property just a short walk up from San Marcos.You are just far enough to enjoy the calm and serenity of your environment, yet close enough to be in the centre of town in just a few minutes. Carlos, the owner, is very helpful and super laid back. Carlos sincerely wants you to have a great vacation. As I told Carlos, I will plan my next visit according to the availability of this property. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ursula J.

1 Apr 2015

Beautiful Apartment

Really Beautiful apartment, in a great location. So perfect for us as we were doing a month long yoga course, to have somewhere private to stay and cook for ourselves. Great Kitchen with every appliance you will need! comfy bed, The best part was the hot shower! good pressure and something we were very pleased with! Carlos is a great host, super friendly and if you need anything at all he is just an email/call away, very accommodating. The garden is also beautiful and a lovely place to hang out. The security here is also fantastic. completely walled around the property with a locked gated entrance so there really is a feeling of being totally safe here. Will definitely be recommending Carlos' place to friends and family! Thanks Carlos!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob J.

1 Mar 2015

secure forest living of the highest order

I had such a great stay in this host’s other property that I had to come back for more. This apartment is very similar to the one upstairs – same top-shelf workmanship, comfortable bed, reliable internet, piping hot shower, and the highest level of security you can get in San Marcos – with just a few minor differences. The front porch is a bit more open instead of being a balcony, and has more of a lush, garden feel. As always, Carlos is the best possible host and has both the big picture (well-designed compound, choice location, peace and quiet, helpful staff) and the small details down to an art. Just a a few examples of the latter, I mentioned to him that it would be nice to have a peg on the door to hang jackets, and within a few hours he had actually carved one up and stuck it on. When I suggested coasters, he whipped up some up out of gorgeous Talavera tiles the next day. This was a pattern that repeated constantly throughout my stay. Apart from that, he is a world-class blues musician, and hearing him make music in his restaurant or in the garden is just one other fantastic benefit of staying here. One other thing that I really enjoyed was meeting the interesting people who came and went over the weeks… every one of them was thrilled to be a part of 7 Volcanes and helped give the place a community feel without ever seeming too crowded. The location is idea, out of the bustle of town but just a few minutes walk from the center. Cannot recommend this place highly enough!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

margaret r.

28 Feb 2015

Couldn't be better

Amazing, comfortable accommodations with beautiful views! We were so comfortable here. Enjoyed having a kitchen to cook breakfast after getting fresh eggs and fruit and avocados at the fruit stands each day. Plenty of hot water in the beautiful tile and stone bathroom and plenty of filtered water for drinking and cooking available too. Everything was so easy and made our stay virtually effortless. Close to town, the dock, and the yoga forest. Can't wait to come back. Thanks for making our first visit to guatemala so memorable!

About the host

Hosted by Carlos

I am an acoustic blues musician, who passionately loves pre war country blues. I just recorded my first CD, Lucky Seven, in 2014 in London. Although I was born and raised and educated in Pennsylvania, I have lived on Lake Atitlan, in San Marcos La Laguna, Solola, Guatemala for twenty years and am married to Catarina, a Maya woman born here on the shores of this lake. I love the Guatemalan people and culture, and also have a restaurant here, called Blind Lemon's which features good food and treating guests to some live blues. I also occasionally have acoustic blues guitar workshops here and also have private students. I have two beautiful guest apartments here in San Marcos that have great views of the lake and it´s volcanos. I have built these with local workers who have been with me for years, and I have done the woodwork and built a lot of the furniture, as I worked for years in the states as a cabinetmaker. I feel that my wonderful quiet, secure, and beautiful compound here is much more enjoyable when I can share it with guests.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

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1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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