Vela at Casa Verapaz - Lake Views and Private Balcony

Escape to Santa Catarina Palopó.
Vela is a private 1-bedroom apartment at Casa Verapaz, with a king bed, freestanding bathtub, private balcony, and beautiful views of Lake Atitlán and the volcanoes.

Ideal for couples, solo travelers, or a small group looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay on Lake Atitlán.

Casa Verapaz has three private apartments on the property: Carina, Vela, and Pablo. Your booking includes private use of Vela, while the pool, jacuzzi, gardens, and natural lake access are shared with registered guests staying in the other apartments.

The space
Vela includes:

Private 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath apartment
1 king bed
1 sofa bed in the living room
Freestanding bathtub overlooking the lake and volcanoes
Private balcony with outdoor furniture
Full kitchen with refrigerator and freezer
Comfortable living and dining area
TV with cable
Wi-Fi
Private gas BBQ
Beautiful lake and volcano views
Dog-friendly stay available for $50 USD / Q385 per pet, per stay
Laundry service available for Q60 per load

Vela combines a spacious bedroom and open living area with a private balcony and beautiful views, making it especially comfortable for couples and relaxed stays at Lake Atitlán.

Shared outdoor spaces and amenities
Vela is one private apartment at Casa Verapaz. The pool, jacuzzi, larger gardens, and natural lake access are shared with registered guests staying in our other apartments.

The pool is unheated. The jacuzzi is heated on request. Casa Verapaz has natural lakeshore access rather than a beach-style swimming area.

Location

Casa Verapaz is located in Santa Catarina Palopó, a living Kaqchikel Maya community on Lake Atitlán. The center of the village is a short walk away, and Panajachel is approximately 10–15 minutes away by car.

The property can be accessed from both the road and lakeside.

Guest access
Guests have private access to the entire Vela apartment and its private balcony.

The pool, jacuzzi, larger gardens, and natural lake access are shared with registered guests staying in the other apartments.

Vela has a private gas BBQ on its balcony and one assigned parking space.

The main house, service areas, and other designated gated areas are reserved for owners and staff.

Other things to note
Check-in instructions will be sent 24 hours before arrival.

Dogs are welcome for an additional fee of $50 USD / Q385 per pet, per stay. Please add your pet to the reservation.

Paid laundry service is available for Q60 per load. Laundry is handled separately; there is no washer or dryer inside Vela.

One assigned parking space is included. On-site parking is best suited for smaller vehicles; larger or additional vehicles may require nearby parking.

Casa Verapaz is built into the hillside, so some shared areas are reached by outdoor paths and stairs.

The shared pool is unheated, and the shared jacuzzi is heated on request.

Exterior security cameras monitor designated entrances and common access areas. They record video only, not audio. There are no cameras inside residences or private guest spaces.

Santa Catarina Palopó is a living community. You may occasionally hear church bells, religious services and music, dogs, boats, fireworks, or local celebrations. Fireworks can sometimes occur early in the morning.

Casa Verapaz is private property. Only registered overnight guests may enter or use the pool, jacuzzi, gardens, and lake access. Outside visitors are not permitted.