There is a fantastic view of Lake Atitlan from your rental in the authentic Maya village of Jaibalito, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Here you will be immersed in the Modern Mayan culture and lifestyle. After arriving in Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, the only way to get to Jaibalito is to hike from Santa Cruz or via the Lancha/Boat. There are no cars, trucks, Chicken buses or Tuk-Tuks in Jaibalito!
This rental offers a private, spacious suite. It is great for one or two guests. It is set up with one new queen bed. The studio style large bedroom also has a complete bathroom and a hot shower. The completely furnished kitchen includes a microwave, toaster oven, stove top and refrigerator. Enjoy a free sample of our infamous coffee grown and roasted on the property. You can relax at the dining room table under the semi-enclosed covered patio.
This is not the biggest place at the Lake, but it is easy to access from the lake. Only a 20-30 minute boat ride from Pana.
The property is surrounded by flower gardens, towering Avocado trees, a variety of banana trees and an Arabica coffee grove. An unlimited supply of purified water is provided. Weekly Housekeeping service is also included.
Machine wash/dry laundry service is available, upon request, for a small fee. Free Wifi Internet access is also available. Casita de la Sirena is a short walk to five, local distinct restaurants. See details below.
NO SMOKING INSIDE. Please notify us when you check out of the casita. Also notify us if your number of guests changes along the course of your stay.
Our traditional Mayan Temascal bathing and sauna room will be 100 Q/12 USD per use. They will be happy to prepare the Private Temascal/sauna room for you. Please advise 4 hours in advance to allow for prepapration. A gas fire will be started and when it is hot, you pour a small amount of water over the rocks. This creates a steamy sauna room where you will sit on the warm wood bench. You will feel relaxed and cleansed when the treatment is complete.
Extra Housekeeping: 3.00 USD/ 25 Q per hour.
If you need a light bulb replaced, the gas tank is empty or the drinking water bottle needs to be replaced, just ask!
The internet service here works great. There are times when the electricity may go out in the village temporarily though. There is a cat named Sambo and a dog Jamba who lives on the property, but they are not allowed at the Casita.