Casa Tula

….the Goldilocks moment when it all comes together JUST RIGHT.

There are times when traveling when you find just the right place to stay that has everything going on that you’re looking for; comfort, style, aesthetic artistry, elbow room, security, quality, value, friendliness and clean atmosphere, the Goldilocks moment when it all comes together JUST RIGHT. And everything works and is well kept and delights the eye. Casa Tula is that place, a magnificent jewel of inspired creation. This is no exaggeration, it is truly an oasis in which you can rest deeply and from which you can walk out satisfied to enjoy the serenity of San Marcos. And then there is Carlos, your host, a truly warm, generous and welcoming man who has literally poured his impressive talents and inspired artistry into making this the perfect place to be while enjoying this unique corner of the world. We became friends! Immediately! He opened all kinds of doors for us to be at home here. We enjoyed his company immensely. Do stay here if you can. It is near everything in town and yet secluded in a beautiful forested glen with great neighbors. Just good juju all around and great good fortune to live here for a while. What a cool place!!

Casa Tula is stunning

Casa Tula is stunning. We spent 2 weeks there with our two children and there was plenty of space for us all, a great private garden which is fully secure and two big verandas we enjoyed a cup of coffee on each morning admiring the view of the lake. Carlos is a great host, he made sure we had everything we needed and was very responsive. The house is very comfortable and decoration is lovely quality. There’s even a sauna he will light for you at an extra charge. The location is good and only a few minutes walk from the centre of San Marcos.

The big, safe, gated yard was perfect for the kids….

Easily the best Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in. Beautiful house, stunning view, attentive host, quiet and a little secluded but not inconveniently so. The big, safe, gated yard was perfect for the kids to run around in. This was the best possible place for my family to spend our week at Lake Atitlán.

Bathtub and shower overlooking a lake view….

Carlos’s house was one of the best Airbnb’s I’ve ever stayed in. You can really tell he put his heart and soul into the craftsmanship and style of the house. The bathtub and shower overlooking a lake view was my highlight. Couldn’t recommend more highly!

The energy of the villa is amazing…..

One of the best Airbnb experiences I’ve ever had! Casa Tula is clean, beautiful, well built and designed. A perfect location in a beautiful spot. The energy of the villa is amazing and waking up to the view of the lake and volcanoes makes every morning the perfect start 🙂 AND, Carlos is a legend! He is the best host I’ve ever experienced and just an awesome guy. I would highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be back again

a little slice of heaven and meticulously maintained

Casa Tula is truly a perfect place. The pictures don’t do it justice as it is a little slice of heaven and meticulously maintained by Carlos. It was clean with great bedding and plenty of towels as well. Carlos was so helpful with things from helping to arrange transportation to just giving us the lay of the land. Looking forward to staying there again soon.

….remarkable house with a stunning view of a stunning lake

We had a wonderful four days/nights in this beautiful house. The spaces, the design, the light, the details all add up to a unique and remarkable house with a stunning view of a stunning lake. Every room is pure comfort (great bed in the master bedroom) and the overall feel of the house is a delight for all the senses. The kitchen is a dream, the outdoor areas are private yet have great views, the bedrooms are spacious, and the bathroom has it all, including a bathtub with a view of the volcanoes. The house is a true visual delight, but it’s also totally functional and practical for both short or long term stays. Turn on the garden fountain, kick back on the large verandah, and soak in the sights of the most beautiful lake in the world!

It had everything needed for a week long stay.

Carlos was a great host, easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Casa Tula was perfect! It had everything needed for a week long stay. The view of Lake Atitlan from the upstairs is stunning – I just wish there had been a hammock up there to lay in all day long! Carlos is a wonderful musician too – he and my husband shared some music together which was fun! The location is great, plenty of privacy and just a short walk to town. Highly recommend staying at Casa Tula!

One of the best places I’ve stayed and I’ve travelled across globe this year.

One of the best places I’ve stayed and I’ve travelled across globe this year.  The lake views are stunning and yes you can take a shower and look at the lake.  Surrounded by rainforest just few hundred meters up from San Marcos and the lake, it’s so peaceful and in a great location. I highly recommend Carlos’s place. It’s magic along with the hummingbirds.

….but this was the best ever!

I’ve had many great Airbnb experiences but this was the best ever! Carlos is a fabulous host who helped us in so many ways, not to mention that he’s an amazing blues musician. We felt so fortunate to hear him play! The house is stunning, spacious, beautifully designed and furnished. We loved the comfortable beds and spent many happy hours sitting on the deck gazing out at Lake Atitlán and the majestic volcanoes that surrounds it. San Marcos is a very noisy place at night due to hundreds of barking dogs, so we were happy to be apart from the center of town, yet just a short walk away. If you plan on visiting this magical area, Casa Tula is the best place to be!

Well thought-out details, with everything you need….

We had a great stay at the house which felt like home for more than a month. Well thought-out details, with everything you need, beautiful and private. A crib for our toddler was provided too. Would love to be back!

The gardens had butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the day, every day

Carlos is an excellent host, and communicates very well. He helped us figure out transport both to and from San Marcos. Casa Tula is extremely beautiful, both inside and out. The view from the top veranda is stunning, overlooking lake Atitlán and the three volcanoes. The gardens had butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the day, every day. The courtyard garden was a very relaxing place to spend our early mornings. Carlos also made some excellent recommendations of places to go in town once he got to know us better. We always felt safe in Casa Tula as well as town. We will be back, hopefully sooner than later.

El estado de la casa es impecable y muy acogedor…

Casa Tula es un excelente lugar para poder ir a darse un respiro y una escapada a un lugar increíble en San Marcos de La Laguna, Atitlan. El estado de la casa es impecable y muy acogedor, se encuentra cerca del centro del pueblo, brinda una privacidad excepcional con una gran vista al lago y cuenta con todo lo necesario para una gran estadía, en resumen, totalmente recomendado!

We would love to stay again the next time we are in Guatemala

We spent a wonderful week in San Marcos at Casa Tula. We cooked almost all of our meals in the full kitchen, sat outside to enjoy the beautiful yard, view of the lake, and to listen to the fountain. We felt safe and right at home throughout our stay and loved going out during the day to visit San Marcos and San Pedro. Carlos was a very helpful, friendly host and both check-in and check-out were a breeze. We would love to stay again the next time we are in Guatemala and recommend this home for other travelers to the lake.

We loved every minute of our stay…

we loved every minute of our stay at Casa Tula! incredibly spacious, beautiful details, the view is to die for. carlos is a very friendly host and we felt right at home. don’t think about it, stay here!

The location of the house is perfect….

We had a wonderful stay at Carlos house. We stayed here for two and a half months and had a really great time. The bedrooms are really beautiful, especially the master bedroom. The terrace has a beautiful view of the lake. The garden is beautiful with some really special flowers and you can sunbathe here during a few hours per day. Carlos himself is super friendly and helpful, and always responded immediately when we needed something. The location of the house is perfect, far away from the town for it to be quiet but still just a 5min walk from the centre and everything you would want to be close to. Also the WiFi was really good for the area.

the house is amazing and the host is lovely

This house is a gem. We are so happy we stayed here. It was one of those perfect Airbnb situations where the house is amazing and the host is lovely. The house is a 5 minute walk along a dirt path. Carlos’s son and two of his friends helped us carry our bags from town up to the house(5 min walk). The house has a great kitchen, and is quite and peaceful. The views from the upstairs are beautiful. We had a nice meal at Carlos’s restaurant called Blind Lemon and Carlos ( a musician ) played some music for us while we ate. It was a real treat. We were here with our family but this would be fun place to stay with two couples.

Carlos is an exceptional host…..

The Villa was as advertised; beautiful, spacious, private, and close to the lake [as well as Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve (15 minute walk)]. The private parking was also very convenient. I especially loved the early morning lake/volcano views. We spent a lot of time on the lake and enjoyed returning to our little castle at night. Carlos is an exceptional host and will go the extra mile to insure you have an exceptional experience.

loved waking up in the huge master bedroom and drinking coffee on the expansive upper balcony

This stay was beyond perfect. Just a few minutes from everything in Central San Marcos and the boat launch, this property was quiet and beautifully remodeled. My wife and I loved waking up in the huge master bedroom and drinking coffee on the expansive upper balcony enjoying beautiful views of the lake mountains and volcano. We felt safe and comfortable. The kids loved playing in the garden courtyard and we were just a short trail away from everything we wanted/needed to do in town. Great to be close but far enough from the noises of town. Carlos was great. He was always available for questions and recommendations and even had some helpers carry our luggage in. If you’re looking for a family friendly, safe, quiet and relaxing place this is it.

Truly outstanding place…..

Truly outstanding place, we were really wowed by it from the moment we walked in the door and immediately decided to extend our stay. There are two lovely bedrooms, a big balcony with absolutely breathtaking views over the lake, an extremely well-equipped kitchen and a very comfortable bathroom with a bathtub. The temazcal/sauna next door is a massive added bonus. Carlos is a very good host, making our check in super easy and helping us out in a number of ways during our stay. Having travelled around the lake, we definitely felt we were in exactly the right spot.

…this cozy oasis is equally nourishing as it is peaceful

A home away from home. Tranquility. Harmony. Peace. Nourishment. Creativity. The words above are the feeling tones and qualities of this home-away-from-home sanctuary. Packed full of amenities and extras you would have in your own home, this cozy oasis is equally nourishing as it is peaceful. Not only is it aesthetically beautiful with gorgeous lake and volcano views, it weaves in local crafts, heritage, and stories to expand your awareness and connection to the local land and people. Carlos is an exceptional host who is attentive, supportive, and resourceful offering information and help as requested. The location is central to all making it convenient to get supplies, groceries, and local fare without being too close to the city center noise. I would highly recommend this beautiful home to anyone seeking a restful and rejuvenating stay. I especially enjoyed the hot water soaking tub and the ability to do laundry. Helpful amenities: Water filtration French press Laundry detergent Cooking oil Salt, pepper, and seasoning salt Plenty of towels Extra blankets Cleaning supplies, broom, + vacuum

Spacious, clean and very well prepared and elegant

Carlos is like the unofficial mayor of San Marcos— he is generous and kind, and everyone loves him. His beautiful home is perfect. Spacious, clean and very well prepared and elegant. The location is perfect and the lake views are indescribably spectacular

house is spacious, well appointed and a short trek to town

you can feel you are in a middle of forest….

Carlos is a amazing host, he has also restaurant bar in San Marcos, very connected to local, The house is beautiful, clean, spacious. We enjoyed hot bathtub opening window, you can feel you are in a middle of forest at night, plants and insects illuminate the sound of orchestra with candle light, I totally recommend this place. It takes 5 min walk. It’s not inconvenient, it’s actually very close to town. You can ask Carlos to bring your bags, so you don’t need to bring bags up mountain.

The pictures don’t really do justice…

Please be aware that it is a bit of a walk from the main road but it is well worth it

The place was wonderful. Beautiful home with an amazing view very spacious. If you fly into Guatemala City reach out to Carlos to get transportation from the airport to the lake. Sometimes Ubers will not take you. I learned so much from Carlos about Guatemala and was grateful to stay at his bnb. Please be aware that it is a bit of a walk from the main road but it is well worth it.

a beautiful oasis for rest, rejuvenation and soaking in the amazing natural beauty

Carlos has created a beautiful oasis for rest, rejuvenation and soaking in the amazing natural beauty of San Marcos and Lago de Atitlán. The balcony and outdoor shower are extra special touches !

…this was one of the best