Welcome to Hacienda De Grijalva, an elegant single family home completely furnished with all the comforts of home and custom murals throughout! Traveling on a budget? You won't find any hotel cheaper plus have access to an entire home with a kitchen, yard, and propane grill ... instead of just a room. This amazing home has 24hr security, custom murals in every room, and individual maps for self guided day trips to local attractions with detailed instructions on how to get there, what to do there, and how to get home! So even if you don't speak the language, you can have an exciting, and fun filled vacation experience in Guatemala. Note: flights are always cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesday! REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. Welcome to Hacienda De Grijalva, an elegant and classy single family home with 2 levels, 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 4 full bathrooms w/hot showers, tile floors throughout and is completely furnished with all the comforts of home! Located near Lake Amatitlan, Volcano Pacaya, Antigua, Auto Marisco (water park), Auto Safari Chapin (zoo), beach (Puerto San Jose) and downtown Guatemala (tour the President's home, shop in Mercado Central or tour 6th Avenue statues and fountains). You can't find a hotel for less with more amenities than this incredible home! Every effort has been made to make sure you enjoy your Guatemalan get away including a self-guided tour, for the more adventurous travelers. The property is located in Palin, Amatitlan Guatemala and is close to many of Guatemala's best tourists attractions, two of which, you don't even have to leave home to see! From the master bedroom, you can enjoy a view of the Volcan de Aqua, and the Volcan Pacaya from within the community. Millions of tourists come here each year to climb the Volcan Pacaya. This spectacular volcano is located just 20 minutes away! You can climb the Volcano (with a guide) on foot or horseback. Take in the spectacular views as you climb in elevation and see newly forming lava rivers and eruptions. BEDROOMS: Master has a queen bed with private bath, walk in closet, plasma TV, dressing table. One guest room has double bed, dressing table, view of garden and full bath in the hall. Second guest room has double bed, closet, private bath and view of garden. Kitchen: Fully furnished with everything you need to enjoy cooking or dining in. See full description below. LOCAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Lake Amatitlan, is located just 10 minutes from your Guatemala vacation rental and is a popular tourist attraction that offers boat rides on the lake, lake side restaurants, shopping, sky cars that take you up the mountain to overlook the spectacular view of the lake and surrounding areas, horse rides, parks, and museum. While strolling the streets, it is not unusual to see bands of Mariachis playing traditional Spanish music in the streets and restaurants. Lake Amatitlan also has a huge outdoor Mercado, which has everything from local fruits and vegetables, hand made - typical Guatemalan items, clothing, novelty items, chocolates and sweets. Or, if you are in the mood for a relaxing day at the spa, the famous Santa Terrisita Spa offers hot springs, massages, pools with heated water, facials and much more! Volcano Pacaya - Millions of tourists come here each year to see this spectacular sight. The Volcano Pacaya is located just 10 minutes away and can be seen at night outside your front door when it is erupting! Climb the Volcano (with a guide) on foot or on horseback. Take in the spectacular views as you climb in elevation and see newly forming lava rivers and eruptions. Historic Antigua is a short 45 minute drive from your vacation rental where you can visit ancient churches, ruins, parks & fountains, shopping, restaurants, spas, and take a horse and buggy ride. Visit all the best shops and find treasures only found in Guatemala. Experience the rich, colorful culture of Antigua as you walk the cobblestone streets of this magnificent, ancient city. Monterrico Beach and San Pedro Beach – You’ve never seen sand like this before – it’s black! San Pedro beach is only 30 minutes away. The pristine coastline of Monterrico beach is only 2 hours away and offers shopping, nightlife and restaurants. Guatemala City is just 30 minutes from your vacation rental property. Mercado Central is a must! But plan on spending an entire day here and have lunch in their typical restaurants called comedors. There is so much to see, including an incredible selection of handcrafts made of textiles like silver, leather, wood, iron, bamboo and clay, pottery, clothing, jewelry, household items, hammocks, typical Guatemalan items, flower shops, restaurants, fruits and grains, and much more. Wandering through is an amazing experience. A short walk from Mercado Central and you will be in Central Park in front of the White House (tours also available). Central Park is the perfect place to relax and see the beautiful fountains and churches. Also in the City, you will find many exciting attractions, such as statues, fountains, parks, museums, bridges, art, restaurants, and night life. Your personal tour guide can take you around to all the best sightseeing areas. HOUSE AMENITES: Kitchen: stove, refrigerator, plates, cups, strainer, pots & pans, silverware, blender, microwave, stereo with CD player Living Room: color TV w/cable, DVD player Dining Room: table with seating for 6 Master Bedroom – queen bed w/sheets, blanket & pillows, walk in closet, clock/stereo, color TV w/cable & DVD player, dressing table Guest Bedroom – double bed w/sheets, blanket & pillows, dressing table, view of garden Guest Bedroom – double bed w/sheets, blanket & pillows, closet & private bathroom, view of garden Laundry Room: Washing machine Bathrooms: towels & hot water Garden: 2 hammocks and gas grill COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Gated community 24 hour Security Pool Fountains and gardens Restaurants Grocery stores Pharmacy Hair/nail Salon Butcher shop Bread shop Water delivery Bread delivery Internet cafe Playground Soccer court Basketball court Duck pond