One-of-a-kind casita with great volcano + lake views from private balcony, in San Marcos’ best swimming bay, 8 minute walk to the village. Overlooks spectacular gardens, waterfall and gorgeous covered yoga platform with access to kayaks, SUP, sauna, shared massage/swimming dock and outdoor kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator, coffee maker. Our property manager, Nat, will greet you at the property of course, and are happy to help you to arrange transport from airport, massage, tours and more. Each of our three casitas, including At Home in the World, are part of a large lakefront compound, Casa Paloma, created by the owner, an American writer who named each space after one of her novels.  Great care has been taken with every detail, from the 100% cotton sheets, and organic soaps to flowers in the room, local art work and texties, carved stone, hand carved coffee wood railings on the verandah, hand painted ceramic sinks in the bathrooms, and much more. This casita sits on a very large property on the shore of the lake. You will have lake access shared with occupants of the other casitas. In addition to your private room and private bath, the casita includes use of a lovely swimming dock shared wtih occupants of the other casitas on the property, use of kayaks (3) and a stand up paddleboard, a shared outdoor kitchen and beautiful shared yoga platform. Sauna (temescal) is available for a small additional fee . Just reserve your time and our gardener will prepare it for you . Our locally-based property manager, Byron (and US-based owner, Joyce) will always be available to assist you with any questions in preparing for your stay. We are happy to help coordinate your travel plans so that your vacation is truly relaxing from arrival to departure. Guests will be greeted and welcomed to the property on arrival and provide you with a local phone to make it easy to contacting him with your questions, recommendations for restaurants, excursions and hikes, or to arrange for boats or massage. In addition, our trusted longtime gardeners, Miguel and Mateo, will be available during the day should you opt for the temazcal (sauna), pizza oven, kayaks, etc. Your privacy is of course always respected. If you would like additional housekeeping we can coordinate as well. A true luxury option is access to your very own private chef. Please let us know If these options interest you and we'll provide rates We're located in a very private and quiet bay, great for swimming, 8-min walk from town. Our property manager is happy to arrange an airport pickup , or a pickup in Antigua, with a private driver who will drive you to the lake and put you on a private boat that brings you directly to our dock, where he will meet you and get you oriented. We strongly discourage driving yourself to San Marcos. You will not need a car in the village--and reaching other villages is best accomplished by boat. If you do wish to drive to the lake, you can easily leave your car at the Parqueo in Panajachel and take a boat from there. Edit Once a week during high season --and periodically at other times--our chef, Rosa, will be making pizza in the pizza oven. On pizza nights, a communal table will be set up for all guests who choose to take advantage of this experience. Rosa's pizza is the absolute best. And you are likely to enjoy , too, the company of your fellow travellers. Nat can fill you in on this when you arrive.