Wake up in your king-sized bed to one of the most amazing views in the world. Enjoy a swim “beneath” the volcanoes and hang out on the dock. Relax and enjoy the tranquility or get out and explore. Take a walk to one of the neighboring villages or explore the lake by boat. At the end of the day settle back with a glass of wine as you watch the sunset. The studio, newly completed in July 2019, is an open-plan, modern-style, lakefront apartment. The hardwood floors and ceiling, together with the floor-to-ceiling windows, make the most of the magnificent views we have of the lake and the volcanoes. At the front of the open-plan, split-level space, is a king-size bed, glass-encased shower, and bathroom (including the dry eco-toilet). An accordian-style door, at the front of the studio, can be completely opened to remove all barriers between you and the landscape outside. The kitchen and living area is located towards the back of the studio: perfect for meals, relaxing, or office-style work. When needed, semi-transparent roller blinds can be lowered to provide privacy and/or darken the space. All windows, and the front door, have mosquito screens to keep any mosquitos at bay while still allowing airflow. At the lakeshore there is a private dock which is perfect for swimming and hanging out. ***Note before you book please review the information provided below that describes the ecological toilet, spiders/scorpions in the Atitlan area, and accessibility/isolation of the Airbnb.*** Location We are located between the villages of Jaibalito and Tzununá, on one of the most remote and quiet shorelines of Lake Atitlan. The property is accessible via boat or the public footpath (there is no road access). It is a 5-minute boat ride to these two neighboring villages, or a 30-minute walk to Jaibalito, and a 60-minute walk to Tzununá, but we don't recommend guests walk to Tzununá. During daylight hours, public boats pass our dock every 20 minutes. These boats can be flagged down as they pass our dock and they stop at all the villages along the northern shore of Lake Atitlan. If traveling by public boat is not your style, private boats are available to take you anywhere on the lake. We are happy to provide you with contact information, so you can organize your travel to our property via a private or public shuttle and/or a boat (fares are additional). The interior of the studio apartment is your private space. The dock and the shoreline are shared with us and any other guests on the property. You also have access to the path/stairs that go up through our property to the property's gate and the walking trail beyond. If we are at home we love to meet our guests when they arrive, say hello, and give them a quick took of the Airbnb. If not we ask that you self check-in and message us if there are any issues. If you see us on the property and you have a question or need some advice, please let us know. "Casa de Cristal," the name of the property, is located on Lago Atitlan between the villages of Jaibalito and Tzununa. As it is a remote location, the predominant sound is that of the lake. Expect to enjoy trees, rocks, birds, and unobstructed views of Atitlan's three volcanoes. The private dock offers space for sitting and relaxing or swimming. Our wifi extends to the dock as well. Matthew and I live on this property, so you might see us out and about during your stay. Our property is only accessible by boat or a walking path. There is a private dock that public and private boats stop at. Because of its isolation, it's important that you prepare beforehand with sufficient food, cash for boats, and such. Please don't expect grocery stores and restaurants at this location. It is only a casita and our house. This section provides information you should consider before booking, including: - food - accessibility (including steps up from the lake) - travel to the property - scorpions and spiders - the dry composting toilet - pets - smoking restrictions - partying/fireworks (which aren’t allowed) Food: There are no stores or restaurants nearby, so please bring food with you or make plans to travel to the restaurants in the neighboring villages or arrange for a private chef to come and cook for you (we provide that contact info should you book). Drinking water is provided. Quiet hours: Our quiet hours are from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, during this time we like to keep noise to a minimum. Please no parties or fireworks. Accessibility/Travel: The house is located about 45 feet (15 meters) above lake level. The climb is not particularly steep, but if you have any mobility issues, please take this into consideration or ask for further information. There is no road access to the property. If you are planning to arrive by car you should park in Panajachel and take a boat to the house. We will provide you with information on paid parking locations in Panajachel. Travel to the property is a two-part process: first getting to Panajachel by car/shuttle and then traveling by boat to the property. We provide guests with a detailed House Manual that provides information on how to get to the property. Toilet: the Airbnb has a new ecological dry toilet (imported from Australia) to reduce contamination of the Lake. Waste is stored in a chamber that will be removed and thoroughly cleaned before you arrive and after you leave. The toilet is connected directly to an extractor fan, located outside the Airbnb, to ensure that there is no odor. Pests: Our property is located in a rural area and along with the beautiful birds and lizards, there are some insects. The Atitlan area is home to a harmless flat spider and a non-lethal scorpion. We do our best to keep these out of the airbnb, but it is not uncommon to see one or both of these. This isn't unique to our property. These pests are common to the Atitlan area and are part of life here. If you have a problem with insects, please do not book with us and reconsider your visit to the Atitlan area. Shared spaces: as there are 2 houses located on the property and they sit adjacent to one another, expect to see us, or perhaps one or two other airbnb guests renting the other house, out and about on the property, walking the stairs and using the dock. Please note that the small porch area behind the Airbnb is in occasional use by our gardener. This is minimal. Smoking: There is no smoking inside the house, if you smoke please smoke outside and very far away from the house, so the smoke will not drift inside the house. Pets: no pets allowed.