One-of-a-kind artesan-built cabin offers the best lake and volcano views on a large property of lush gardens overlooking San Marcos best (and quietest) swimming bay. Sleep to the sound of the water, wake to the birds. You’ll have access to kayaks, SUP, sauna, shared massage/swimming dock, outdoor kitchen . (Change in host required us to give up our 5-star rating and great reviews, but you can read them here. We arrange transport from airport, massage, and more.) Our shower’s the best! Each of our three casitas, including Count the Ways, 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 textiles, carved stone, and much more. This casita sits on a very large property with what may be the most beautiful garden at the lake, filled with orchids, flowers, fruit trees and more, right on the shore of the lake. You will have lake access . Your private 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 . For meals, you are welcome to cook in the outdoor kitchen, though for a more elaborate meal, you'll probably want to walk into the village (a ten minute walk or five minute tuk tuk ride. Our host, Nat, can advise you on restaurant options we recommend.) 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. 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 In a private and quiet bay, great for swimming, 8-min walk from town. We are happy to arrange a pickup with private car from the airport in Guatemala City or in Antigua, and a private boat to our dock. The trip takes approximatly 3.5 hours. We greatly discourage driving to the property. You will NOT need a car, and there is no parking at the property. If you choose to drive, we suggest you leave your car at the Parqueo in Panajachel and take a boat (arranged by us) to our dock. It's a great way to arrive.