Escape to Santa Catarina Palopó.
Vela is a private 1-bedroom apartment at Casa Verapaz, a peaceful lakeside property with beautiful lake and volcano views.
Please note that Casa Verapaz also has two other apartments on the property: Carina and Pablo. Your booking includes private use of Vela, while the pool, hot springs jacuzzi, gardens, BBQ areas, and lake access are shared.
Ideal for couples, small families, or friends seeking a peaceful stay near Lake Atitlán.
The space:
- Private 1-bedroom apartment with 1 King bed and 1 Queen sofa bed
- Full kitchen, dining area, and comfortable living room
- Beautiful lake and volcano views
- Bright, cozy layout with large windows and natural light
- Access to the shared pool, hot springs jacuzzi, gardens, BBQ areas, and lake access
- Dog-friendly: $50 USD / Q385 per pet, per stay
- Laundry service available: Q60 per load
Sleeping arrangements:
- 1 King bed in the bedroom
- 1 Queen sofa bed in the living room
Guest access:
- Guests will have private access to the Vela apartment.
- Casa Verapaz has two other apartments on the property: Carina and Pablo. The pool, hot springs jacuzzi, gardens, and lake access are shared with guests staying in those apartments.
- Vela also has its own private balcony BBQ for your use.
- If arriving by car, guests may park only in the assigned parking space for Vela. You will receive keys for the property entrances, with access from both the main road and the lakeside, and we will also provide a gate remote for easier entry.
- Some gated areas of the property, including the main house and service areas, are reserved for owners and staff only.
Other things to note:
- Check-in instructions will be sent 24 hours before arrival.
- Dog-friendly: $50 USD / Q385 per pet, per stay. Please add your pet to the reservation.
- Laundry service available: Q60 per load.
- Parking: On-site parking is best suited for smaller vehicles. Larger vehicles may need to park on the street or in paid parking nearby.
- Please note: As is common in our hillside lakeside setting, the property includes stairs and outdoor walking paths between some areas.
- For safety, exterior security cameras are located at the front entrance, stairs, and rear entrances. They record video only, not sound.
- The property offers natural lake access, not a beach-style swimming area.
- The pool is not heated, and the jacuzzi is heated on request.
- Santa Catarina Palopó is a peaceful village, but like many towns in Guatemala, there may occasionally be fireworks, music, church sounds, or local celebrations.