A new, modern and luxury home nestled into the mountainside, with breathtaking panoramic views across the natural paradise of Lake Atitlan. This three-story home has been born out of creative collaboration and is a perfect high-grade stay for families and groups of up to six people.
Blue Sky features a soaring 30-foot high wooden vaulted ceiling, a wall of windows inviting in the views and natural light, a Mayan sauna and unique interior decor.
Just a 5 minute walk down to the village center!
Blue Sky is a family-owned private residence with beautiful gardens, surrounded by trees and high fencing for enhanced privacy and security. The spaces to be enjoyed within this incredible property are spread across the three levels of the house and the outdoors:
MAIN FLOOR: Entrance, open-plan Kitchen, Breakfast Bar and Dining area, understairs Bathroom, Master Bedroom with four-poster king size bed and full ensuite bathroom with bathtub.
UPPER LEVEL: Living Room/Chillout area with stone fireplace, large flat screen internet-connected Smart TV, couches, love seat, balcony and spectacular views of the lake and volcanoes.
LOWER LEVEL: Two Bedrooms with queen size beds and a full ensuite bathroom connecting the two rooms.
OUTDOORS: Beautiful gardens and relaxation space, Outdoor Dining area, Temazcal (Mayan Sauna) and stand-alone laundry room with washer and dryer.
San Marcos La Laguna is a small Mayan village along the shores of Lake Atitlan, which receives an all year round spring-like climate. This very special place is also home to an eclectic foreign community and attracts a flow of tourists from all corners of the world.
Blue Sky luxury home is just a 5 minute stroll to the village center and top restaurants, cafes, shops and yoga classes. You can find fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers at the local shops everyday.
Head down to the lake and the Tzankujil Nature Reserve for a swim, nature walk and to hire kayaks. A fabulous way to enjoy and explore the lake!
For travel on the lake, hop on a public boat to visit the neighboring villages. Private boat hire is also available should you wish to arrange a personal tour.
Arriving to the lake is approximately a 4-5 hour drive from the airport and Guatemala City. The best transport options are private taxis and shuttle buses.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Nighttime Security Guard (optional at no charge upon your request)- To stay at the property during nighttime. Our security guard has a private room and bathroom situated on the lower level of the house with independent entrance and no access inside the house.
Cleaning (optional at additional charge) - At your request, a local housecleaner will attend to the cleaning of the house for 2 hours per day and will change the linens regularly.
Gardener - Our local gardener attends the beautiful gardens of the house, generally on Mon-Fri from 8AM - 4PM.
EXTRA SERVICES:
During your stay at Blue Sky, we can offer you the following services upon request (extra charge):
In-house chef- Local chef available to buy and prepare your meals in-home, per the menu selections that can be found in the kitchen.
Temazcal (Sauna) - We can prepare the wood-fired Mayan sauna for you.
Transport - Arrange transportation to/from the airport or Antigua.
Cacao Tour - Visit local Mayan single mothers producing ceremonial-grade cacao for Maya Moon Cacao. Cacao is available for purchase at your request.
Tours - Visit other beautiful and interesting locations around the lake and across Guatemala.
PROPERTY CREDITS:
Blue Sky has been designed, constructed and decorated by a team of talented and experienced artisans. We give special thanks to these local and international creators:
Your host Maura Sacach (San Marcos La Laguna/USA) and her husband Wayt King (USA) - Owner & Visionary.
Michel Sansonnens (Switzerland) - Architect & Contractor, with 30 years living in San Marcos La Laguna.
Alicia Lima (Guatemala) - Interior Decorator; a passionate artist inspired by her international travels.
Bartolo Sacach (San Marcos La Laguna) - Carpenter, proud craftsman of all the high quality wood work, including the immense vaulted ceiling and the beautiful dining room table/chairs.
Lucas Chiyal (San Marcos La Laguna) - Blacksmith, amazing work and creations in wrought iron throughout the home.
Jacobo Sacach (San Marcos La Laguna) - Project Manager, coordinating all of the construction work and furniture building throughout the house and garden; creator of the wood-fired Mayan sauna.
Carlos Sancoy (San Marcos La Laguna) - Carpenter & Project Assistant, a local family man and solid member of the Blue Sky team. Carlos gifted us with his precision and eye for detail in all of his work, including the crafting of the ornate wood design for the impressive entrance gates.
Ricardo Mendoza, Mayab Batz'ib'al (San Juan La Laguna) - Textile Artisan, creative visionary working with naturally-dyed organic cotton to hand-craft unique soft furnishings, such as the great lampshade masterpiece.
