Family-friendly vacation rentals in Santa Catarina Palopó

Excellent place, super quiet and modern. Recommended!

Everyone was so helpful on the property. Israel especially. He went out to get us pizza one night, coffee, etc. and was a huge help in case there was ever a need. The hike up was intense, so make sure you're prepared for that, but I promise when you reach the top it is soooo worth it. The views were stunning. We had a great time here.

The facilities are in perfect condition, the cleanliness is impeccable, the staff who attended us were very friendly, the view is spectacular, in short, a wonderful place to rest and spend a nice weekend with the family, thank you Silvia for everything, you are great as a host and of course we will return.

Great stay. Two families each with two kids and plenty of beds and space for kids to run around. We hired a local chef, Juan Carlos, to cook dinners, which really turned the trip into a vacation. Plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, etc within 5 min walk. Mariano, caretaker, met us at dock to help carry luggage to the house. Temescal was very relaxing at night and we loved hearing the birds and wildlife scurry around. We had some cloudy weather so pool/jacuzzi wasn't warm, but we cant change the weather! 100% recommend.

We stayed for 10 days and had a wonderfully relaxing time. Initially, we thought the description meant we could see the lake from where we stayed but it is really visible from the garden with a beautiful place to sit. The house is very comfortable and plenty of hot water etc. It felt very homelike, not a typical airbnb and we were very very happy there. Leisa even let us use her big kitchen oven to bake a cake and roast veggies although the one with the Casita was perfectly adequate for most things. Jaibalito is quiet, no doubt about it but there’s an easy hike to Santa Cruz if you want more excitement! Indigo bistro in front of the house is a great place to eat also.

Where do we begin? Juan Carlos' home in Cerro de Oro is magical. It's situated in a bay right on Lake Atitlan with incredible views every single day. It might honestly be the nicest place we've ever stayed in - all around exceptional. The house is two stories, living room & kitchen upstairs & beds downstairs. The grounds are spectacular - this family really thought of everything. They have a 2-person kayak which we took out every morning as well as a couple of paddle boards. There are 2 hammocks under the trees which we definitely relaxed in and then there's the hot tub. Oh, the hot tub. Words cannot describe the magic of this tub. It takes 2-3 hours to heat up so make sure to tell Tiburcio ahead of time and he'll get it all ready to go. We also spent the extra money and had Marina cook us all of our meals (for approx $10/day - it's coffee money) which helped us completely relax. The staff team were all wonderful and treated us like royalty including dogs Rocco & Negra!

A really nice historic house just off the lake. in a shared community. Super friendly hosts.

The house in Tzununa is truly beautiful—spacious and set in a stunning natural environment with incredible views. However, there are a few important things to be aware of before booking. Getting to the property involves a rough boat ride followed by a steep hike uphill, which can be challenging. The remote location also means you're fully immersed in nature, which includes scorpions, spiders, and many bugs inside the house. There were no fans, which made the nights uncomfortable. The listing says the tap water is safe to drink, but I got violently ill after drinking it, so I would strongly recommend bringing your own bottled water.

I felt at home, a beautiful place to walk and appreciate nature, it is worth visiting, the house and the surroundings are super nice.

Amazing place The house is beautiful, very comfortable and with spectacular views of the lake. The service was excellent, everything exceeded our expectations. 100% recommended!

Beautiful house right on the lake, bedrooms were very comfortable. I liked having the kitchen and lounge open air as that’s where I want to be when at the lake. We enjoyed the dogs, the friendly old cat and all the birds. Tons of flowers. Elaine was very helpful with trail info and a boat contact. We didn’t end up kayaking this time but you’re perfectly situated to do so.

Staying at Michelle’s place was great. Located perfectly between San Marcos and tzununa allowed for access to the towns while also a quiet and retreat, and space to get work done. If you have a chance head to tzununa on mondays to take a farm tour of Atitlan Organics and other permaculture projects. The cats were wonderful especially Oscar!

The main house is a great spot for yoga, the kitchen is where I would spend the daylight hours, brightly coloured and airy. The outside space is very natural with trees, birdsong and squirrels. Bats at dusk. The lake is close for some spectacular views, the IMAP and nearby shop have everything you need for the kitchen. I enjoyed my time here 🙏🏼

Great host, good communication, great view of the water from the balcony. no issues at all. Great Airbnb

My friend and I had a wonderful time at Marion’s place. Her and Jerry took amazing care of us throughout our month-long stay. Marion helped us coordinate transportation to and from the airbnb, gave us local recommendations, and checked-in on us every so often to make sure we were enjoying our stay. The WiFi was great for remote-work, and the location was both quiet/secluded from the street noise, as well as close to the action for post-work activities throughout the week. We’d recommend Marion’s place to anyone; we’ll be back again soon!

Amazing little spot in Santa Cruz, walkable to any area. Quiet and cozy, perfect for some vacation time. It's not the first time by boyfriend has booked this house and this time I was able to come as well. Super plus point: it's pet friendly and our dogs LOVED this short holiday!

Jean’s place on lake Atitlan is just beautiful. So green, and the birdsong in the morning is wonderful. Lovely views of the volcanos from the roof and down by the lake. We really enjoyed the paddle boarding and kayak. Even in the rainy season it was beautiful in the mornings and we hailed a lancha from jean’s dock, so very convenient. (Walkable or Tuktuk-able to San Marcos or tzununa). Just a lovely time and so nice to meet Jean and Joaquin who was very helpful!

Great place to stay lots to do and close to the pier. 10 min walk and lots of restaurants/places to buy snacks.

Gorgeous natural build in the forest above the lake. Great amenities for a remote location. Can walk or take affordable local transport (boat or tuk-tuk) to any of the surrounding lake towns. Restaurants within walking distance. Safe neighborhood for a female solo traveler.

Beautiful view of the lake and volcanos! A bit of a hike but so worth it. The pool and hammocks were great my kids enjoyed themselves everyday of our stay here. Diego and Claudia were more than helpful and responded quickly to any questions.

Great place very peaceful and secluded if you’re looking to disconnect. Beautiful surroundings with games and watercraft’s for our entertainment! Don Manuel was very helpful and everyone in town was very friendly and helpful also. We had a great stay and great time. Just be ready for very steep terrain 4x4 recommended for peace of mind, but doable in a 2 wheel drive

Great place for the price. Great view.

Stay here, amazing, the place is so beautiful and everything you need. Close to all the good spots. Will be back soon!

Very nice place, the photos don't do it justice... we had a good time as a family, the service was good, the facilities well cared for, clean, quiet and you enjoy nature... Pd. it's worth paying for the pool heating