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If you or a group is visiting for a day or a month, you will be very comfortable in our fully equipped house in Quetzaltenango. Our modernly furnished four bedroom, three and ½ baths house with cable TV, private parking for a compact car, fully equipped spacious kitchen with a breakfast area, large living and dining room areas and two interior gardens.
It is centrally located in the Democracia area, close to all types of transportation, including the bus stations to Guatemala city and any other cities. It is close to restaurants, internet cafes, modern supermarkets, farmers markets, language schools. The home is a few minutes from the historical downtown area and the Santa Maria and Santiaguito volcanoes. The neighborhood is very safe!!
If you have never been to Guatemala, this is the per...If you or a group is visiting for a day or a month, you will be very comfortable in our fully equipped house in Quetzaltenango. Our modernly furnished four bedroom, three and ½ baths house with cable TV, private parking for a compact car, fully equipped spacious kitchen with a breakfast area, large living and dining room areas and two interior gardens.
It is centrally located in the Democracia area, close to all types of transportation, including the bus stations to Guatemala city and any other cities. It is close to restaurants, internet cafes, modern supermarkets, farmers markets, language schools. The home is a few minutes from the historical downtown area and the Santa Maria and Santiaguito volcanoes. The neighborhood is very safe!!
If you have never been to Guatemala, this is the perfect base to explore Guatemala’s beauty. Xela has great places for night life and of course the historical Parque Central and landmarks. Guatemala City is about 200 kilometers from Quetzaltenango. There are lots of nearby buses that will take you to Fuentes Georginas, Laguna de Chicabal, Atitlán, Chichicastenango, nearby beaches and Antigua.
The house has 4 bedrooms, 1 bedroom with a queen and a full size bed, and a private bathroom, two bedrooms with a full size bed sharing one bathroom, and a bedroom with two full size beds and an adjacent bathroom. It will accommodate 8 to 10 people.
Our experienced housekeeper will welcome and guide you with anything you might need including finding you a reliable taxi driver or someone to cook or do your laundry.
Let us know how long you would like to visit and we can guarantee that our home is safe, private, clean and very comfortable.
Come to experience warm, gracious Guatemalan Hospitality!
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
No drugs, no smoking please.
This is a family neighborhood, so please respect the neighbors, no loud noise after 11 pm.
No personal or job related parties allowed .
The house is only for use of guests on the reservation, and only
for sleeping purposes.
Please wash dishes before your departure, and leave the kitchen clean.
Thank you!
The house my husband and I stayed in was amazing! Very roomy, beautiful interior, very convenient location. The housekeeper, Maria was a great person, friendly, extremely helpful with all of our questions or requests. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone! We are definitely returning here ourselves in the future!
Visited November 2017
Written 13 November 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nomad540591
Zonia,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We truly enjoyed hosting you and your husband and hope you come back to our house soon.
Written 25 November 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
dayoopcoop
Concord, NC14 contributions
Clean, accommodating, convenient, perfect!
Our family stayed here during our visit and we enjoyed it immensely. We could not have been more welcomed after our drive from the city and Maria was the icing on the cake with her smile, recommendations and genuine concern for our well-being. We trekked Santa Maria one day and on our return with mud caked and soaked shoes, Maria offered to personally hand wash them so they wouldn't get ruined! I cannot recommend this home and city enough and will absolutely be back!
Visited June 2017
Written 22 June 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nomad540591
Brian, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We truly enjoyed hosting your and your lovely family!!
We hope to host you again in the near furture.
Written 25 June 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alex G
2 contributions
Wonderful quiet getaway
I stayed for three nights in this gem and couldn't have had a better experience! The place is tastefully decorated and very clean with a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and a nice bathroom. Maria, who tends this rental property, was extremely friendly and made me feel at home. She offered useful advice about things to do around the city, transportation and places to visit. There is a lovely rooftop space where I enjoyed sitting in the evenings with a beer and looking at the silhouette of the closest volcano. The location is also good - there is a whole street of quality restaurants just half a block to the north, and a few blocks west there is a market and plaza where you can buy anything you might imagine! I enjoyed the walk south to the center of town, which did not take too long.This was easily the best place I stayed while in Guatemala - I think you'll feel the same!
Visited February 2017
Written 21 March 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nomad540591
Alex,
Thank you for your review. We enjoyed having you as our guest, and hope you come back soon.
Written 26 March 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
CiscoKid54
San Francisco, CA13 contributions
Drawn to light again!
My second review of this treasure in Quetzaltenago is going to be short. I was on another trip through Mexico and Guatemala in 2016 and found myself drawn back to Xela. I only wish I had more time to spend here. I feel so safe and cared for; Maria, the caretaker, is special to me, almost like an Auntie. I'm sure to be back again.
See my previous review from March/April 2016 for more details about the home. It is as advertised and better.
Visited November 2016 Travelled solo
Written 6 December 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nomad540591
Robert, It is always a pleasure to have you as our guest! Thank you for your kind review. Best wishes!
Written 7 December 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jet669562
1 contribution
Don't stay at a hotel!
This house is exactly as described! It is indeed beautiful and relaxing.
You will truly feel like you are at home away from home. Ms. Maria will make sure that you're stay is comfortable, as she is VERY attentive and kind-hearted.
We drove here and parked the car until we were ready to leave. Ms. Maria provided us with a name of a trusted cab driver that took us to Fuentes de Georginas (trust me: you want someone else to drive you there!) and to the Independence Day Fair they were having at Quetzaltenango. He and his co-worker were WONDERFUL!! I felt completely safe (and believe me: I am a huge back-seat driver-- now worries here!)
Back to Ms. Maria: she was so kind in checking in with us to make sure we did not need anything. I appreciated her information and the warm welcome at the door. It felt like a long-time friend you had not seen in a while.
The house has a formal living room; formal dining; huge (fully-equipped) kitchen and dinette table; your choice of great, comfortable and quiet bedrooms with warm blankets for those cool evenings; sunroof for a beautiful indoor garden; beautiful fresh-cut flowers await you as a welcome; beautiful terrace. Most importantly: it is SPACIOUS!
There were only three of us- and enjoyed the modern open-floor space in the house.
I cannot say enough about this house, Ms. Maria and Ms. Ana. Ms. Ana is VERY PROMPT with her responses and Ms. Maria is so cordial- I just wanted to hug her all the time.
Visited September 2016 Travelled with family
Written 21 September 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nomad540591
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is always a pleasure to have guests like you! Best wishes.
Written 7 December 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
CiscoKid54
San Francisco, CA13 contributions
Estrella Brillante de Xela (Shining Star of Quetzaltenango)
The house and location were great. The house is so clean and inviting. There is a safe place to park your car off the street. Close enough to walk to the Main Central Park, Mercado, and Cathedral. Plenty of restaurants to pic from, San Martin Bakery (across from Cathedral) is a wonderful place to begin your day and breakfast. Around the corner from the house is "Restaurant Albamar", a clean, no nonsense good food place. Breakfast lunch and dinner. They even have Marimba music on most nights. If you want to cook, you can, as the kitchen is completely stocked. There is a lot of activity outside the home, but in the house it is very quite and peaceful. I slept like a baby.
The internet WiFi was excellent.
One small complaint: maybe the pillows could have been a little fluffier. That is all I can mention, my stay was fantastic.
Now a special mention to Maria. Doña Maria (as I called her) is the house keeper and so much more. Doña Maria was so helpful when my stomach got sick. I felt as if my Aunt was caring for me. She also has to coolest parrot, Paco. He has a contagious laugh and funny voice. I wish I could bring Doña Maria home with me. Watch our Anna...Hahaha.
Visited March 2016 Travelled solo
Written 12 April 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nomad540591
Dear Robert, Thank you for Your kind review. We truly enjoyed you as a guest and hope you come back soon. Next time, please ask Maria for a fluffy pillow. We wash our pillows all the time and you probably had an older pillow. There are plenty to choose from. Thank you for staying with us.
Written 13 April 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ChaRhee
Neira, Colombia4 contributions
Beautiful home in a great location!
We truly enjoyed our stay in this spacious, comfortable home. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and more. The beds were comfortable and the linens and towels were very nice. Maria, the housekeeper, was there to greet us when we arrived and checked on us each day to see if we needed anything. It was very quiet there as well. The location was convenient to many things. We walked to the market and the grocery store several times. Xelapan Bakery is right around the corner and I think we went there all four days. Their breads and pizza were amazing! The owner, Ana, was also very attentive and was quick to get back to us with any questions we had. We would highly recommend staying here and we hope to do so again on a future visit to Xela!
Visited November 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 6 December 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nomad540591
Dear Shannon,
I'm glad you and your husband enjoyed the house!! It was a pleasure having you as our guests and hope to have you back soon!
Enjoy this beautiful holiday season!!
Ana
Written 14 December 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
elcondorpasa2015
Philadelphia, PA1 contribution
clean and spacious
We enjoyed our stay at this home in Quetzaltenago. Maria was very gracious with us as we had young children.
Visited August 2015
Written 9 August 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mpramirez02
Fort Lauderdale, FL1 contribution
Exceptional Experience
We had an exceptional experience during our stay. House was very roomy and comfortable for myself and my family. Maria was very welcoming and attentive that we were always ok and situated comfortable. She made us feel that we were like at home. Ana was always attentive and making sure everything was going ok. They both went far and beyond and very responded in a quick matter to any concerns we might of had. Highly recommended and will definitely contact again if we decide to visit Quetzaltenango in the near future. :)
Visited June 2015
Written 27 June 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Micahsplace
Minneapolis, MN2 contributions
Wanderful place to stay!
We really enjoyed this spacious and very clean home. The house keeper Maria was very welcoming and extremely helpful in the organizing of our day trips. Ana the owner was very responsive to our questions and gave great ideas of places to go and things to do in Quetzaltenango. There is an excellent restaurant one block away. We had a wonderful time.
Visited April 2015 Travelled with family
Written 8 April 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Our neighborhhos is very safe, centrally located, good restaurants, supermarket, farmers market, shopping areas.
Access
Car advised
Cancellation Policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
100% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available if you cancel thereafter
*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount
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