★Bright & Comfortable Home★ with a Volcano View

CASA KARIN: Beautiful mountain-top house with a view of the lake and volcanoes. Orthopedic mattresses & fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor terrace with hammock, cozy living room and daybed, WiFi, filtered drinking water and hot shower with a unique view. > Stay in a local neighbourhood, just a 5 minute walk to town (up steep steps). > Ideal for solo travellers who want to avoid walking in isolated areas. Make yourself comfortable, relax and settle into your new home in San Marcos. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priority. *Please read all the details* and sections below titled "Other things to note" & "Where you’ll be" PLEASE NOTE: >> This house is NOT suitable for you if you have mobility issues (climbing steps), cat allergies, sensitivities to noise or a need for WiFi and electricity 24/7. >> You are coming to Rural Guatemala and we would like to set realistic expectations for your stay :-) Atitlan… unforgettable, stunning, awesome. San Marcos… eccentric, diverse, profound. CASA KARIN... your home away from home. Many of us travellers go about in a hurry, wanting to see as many places in as little time possible. I invite you to give this little town some time to surprise you, to inspire you and to include you in its intricate way of life. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WEEKLY & MONTHLY DISCOUNTS Included: - filtered drinking water - WiFi & Ethernet cable with USB adapter provided for a better connection and stability - weekly cleaning service - gardening and outdoor maintenance (frequency depends on the season) Additional: - upgrade to faster WiFi connection (price depends on desired speed) *CASA KARIN* is a place to call home. Food is your first source of nurture. I’ve made sure to maintain a fully-equipped kitchen. From the details to the basics, you will have what you need to prepare all the home-cooked food your heart desires. Atitlan’s crater has been likened to a natural cradle. Surrounded by mountains, facing calm waters, allow yourself to sink into restful nights. The quality mattresses will help you recharge and be ready for the adventures awaiting you. Be inspired by artistic décor and enjoy the roomy living area and table to work, write, create and ponder. The large terrace gives you the space to soak in the mountain sun, the perfect volcanoes and the incredible stars. In the words of Aldous Huxley, "Lake Atitlan is really is too much of a good thing. It touches on the limit of permissibly picturesque, but with additional embellishments of several immense volcanoes." W.e.l.c.o.m.e...h.o.m.e.! . . Entire house: Two bedrooms with wardrobes, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, large *newly upgraded* terrace with hammock and view. Safety box: There is a safety box for guest valuables. Bilingual person in town or gardener and his wife are available to help with whatever is needed. Host is happy to help arrange travel accommodations To reach the house, you'll be walking up a steep stone path with 60 steps among the local people who live further up in the neighbourhood. Not recommended if you have knee or mobility difficulties. It's an excellent location since it's a relatively well-lit and not isolated part of town yet just far enough from the busy area. The house is not secluded in the sense that there are neighboring houses. It's a 10 minute walk to nature reserve, lakefront, restaurants, shops, yoga, dance and Tai Chi classes, music, market and events. In the case of rain, the option of taking a tuk tuk (moto taxi) up a ramp and then walking down 10 steps is an alternative way to get to the house. (^._.^) There is a young cat, Mía who comes in and out of the house (sleeps outside) and requires you to feed her. She is playful and affectionate but also independent. **Please NOTE: there is potential for noise which travels up from town. San Marcos is peaceful yet can be very noisy if there is a church mass going on at night or a sporting or community event with fireworks and music. It's almost impossible to get away from the noise and be close to town and/or have a view! ** The neighbourhood dogs can be heard barking. ~Privacy~ Some parts of the outdoor terrace are visible from the neighbouring property. > My house is comfortable and beautifully maintained. Please keep in mind you are coming to rural Guatemala. You could run into insects, power outages and intermittent water shortages during the dry season. Your flexibility in resolving or adapting to some of these aspects will help you have a more pleasant experience