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Exquisite Home - Volcano & Lake View on 10-Acre Garden Estate with pool
Villa with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Atitlán 
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9.6 out of 10 
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
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Atitlan, Lake Atitlan
- Place, St. James the Apostle Church2 min walk
- Place, Santiago Atitlán8 min walk
- Place, Lake Atitlán1 min drive
- Airport, Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)104 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Exquisite Home - Volcano & Lake View on 10-Acre Garden Estate with pool
Villa Eggedal is one of the largest and most luxurious estates around Lake Atitlan. Spectacular is the only word to describe this ten acre walled villa located near the shore in the village of Santa Cruz la Laguna. This Mayan village is only accessible by boat, just a ten-minute ride from Panajachel and you’ll arrive to privacy, luxury, spacious comfort, incredible views of the lake, mountains and volcanoes, and immaculately tended gardens and grounds. 
Villa Eggedal is located 150 meters from the lake shore, which offers a sandy beach for swimming. A winding, uphill walkway leads to the estate and then through the grounds to the two studio apartments, two houses, and the owners private home with pool. (This property is definitely not suitable to handicapped renters or people with difficulty walking.)
Villa Eggedal is owned by a European aristocrat and art collector, and all the rooms are filled with beautiful antiques, paintings, rugs, sculpture, prints, and Mayan and world textiles.
Casa Wenche is the most secluded of the Eggedal rentals. This two-bedroom home offers the best views on the estate and its simple luxury and idyllic garden surrounding make it the perfect retreat. Living room, dining area and kitchen are all combined in a spacious common room leading out onto a 32 square meter terrace with one of the most stunning vistas on the lake. The fully equipped kitchen and ample dining space make this an ideal setting for a family or group getaway, and art-filled walls and tasteful decoration abound. This well-appointed house measures 118 square meters (1270 sq ft) and offers space for five in total: one bedroom with a double bed and the other with one bunk bed and one single. The ample stone-walled bathroom is located just off the common room. An outdoor terrace and barbecue area flank the entrance to the house and provide yet another opportunity to enjoy the surrounding garden and majestic views.
Small verandas, garden seats, patios, balconies, and shady lawn areas are nestled throughout the estate in a maze of winding garden paths. This is a paradise for birds and bird watchers alike with over 100 species spotted on the property alone. Papayas, avocados, citrus trees and a well-tended vegetable garden with fresh lettuce and herbs are all there for the picking to add some extra flavor to your sunset barbecue.
Staff provides housekeeping twice a week, and services like grocery shopping, laundry service and additional house-cleaning can be arranged for an additional charge.
Two studio apartments and a 4-bedroom home are also available on the estate, and Villa Eggedal can accommodate up to a total 17 people comfortably and privately.
Keywords: Luxury, Lake view, Garden, Bird Watching
Villa Eggedal is located 150 meters from the lake shore, which offers a sandy beach for swimming. A winding, uphill walkway leads to the estate and then through the grounds to the two studio apartments, two houses, and the owners private home with pool. (This property is definitely not suitable to handicapped renters or people with difficulty walking.)
Villa Eggedal is owned by a European aristocrat and art collector, and all the rooms are filled with beautiful antiques, paintings, rugs, sculpture, prints, and Mayan and world textiles.
Casa Wenche is the most secluded of the Eggedal rentals. This two-bedroom home offers the best views on the estate and its simple luxury and idyllic garden surrounding make it the perfect retreat. Living room, dining area and kitchen are all combined in a spacious common room leading out onto a 32 square meter terrace with one of the most stunning vistas on the lake. The fully equipped kitchen and ample dining space make this an ideal setting for a family or group getaway, and art-filled walls and tasteful decoration abound. This well-appointed house measures 118 square meters (1270 sq ft) and offers space for five in total: one bedroom with a double bed and the other with one bunk bed and one single. The ample stone-walled bathroom is located just off the common room. An outdoor terrace and barbecue area flank the entrance to the house and provide yet another opportunity to enjoy the surrounding garden and majestic views.
Small verandas, garden seats, patios, balconies, and shady lawn areas are nestled throughout the estate in a maze of winding garden paths. This is a paradise for birds and bird watchers alike with over 100 species spotted on the property alone. Papayas, avocados, citrus trees and a well-tended vegetable garden with fresh lettuce and herbs are all there for the picking to add some extra flavor to your sunset barbecue.
Staff provides housekeeping twice a week, and services like grocery shopping, laundry service and additional house-cleaning can be arranged for an additional charge.
Two studio apartments and a 4-bedroom home are also available on the estate, and Villa Eggedal can accommodate up to a total 17 people comfortably and privately.
Keywords: Luxury, Lake view, Garden, Bird Watching
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM 
Check out before 11:00 AM 
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17 
Events
No events allowed 
Pets
Pets allowed 
The pets should sleep outside on the balcony.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas 
On outside areas only.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 
About the area
Santiago Atitlán
Santiago Atitlán is home to this villa. CHIYA Art Gallery and La Galeria are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Calle del Café and Calle de las Artes. La Calle de los Sombreros and Xunah Kaab Honey Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. 

Atitlan, Lake Atitlan
What's nearby
- St. James the Apostle Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Santiago Atitlán - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Parque de Paz - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Lake Atitlán - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sababa - 27 min drive
- Jakuu - 28 min drive
- Le Antigua Restaurante - 3 min walk
- Restaurante Y Café Arte - 5 min walk
- Tierra - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Deedle Ratcliffe

Villa Eggedal is owned by an aristocratic Norwegian art collector who visits for a few months every year. After first visiting the lake in 1980 he vowed to return one day. Since breaking ground in the 90's, the homes, gardens and decoration of this villa have been his labor of love.
Why they chose this property
Looking for a place to live part of each year in paradise, and the sheer beauty of Lake Atitlan is unparalleled. As for climate, the Guatemalan highlands are known as the 'land of the eternal Spring' and the chirping birds, flourishing gardens and warm breeze are a welcome change from cold winters and city traffic. 
What makes this property unique
Although you're staying in a luxurious villa, you're by no means removed from local culture. A five minute walk to local restaurants, two minutes from a swim in the lake, and a 10 minute boat ride to the local market mean that privacy doesn't have to mean isolation. 
Languages:
English, Spanish
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