This giant, open-space loft apartment at Casa Awänímä has an epic view of the lake & volcanoes, beautiful hand-built furniture, natural walls, & a positive energy that rejuvenates you on every level.

People describe Casa Awänímä as "magical" and "a paradise." Not only did we put so much love and care into creating the most beautiful and relaxing space possible, but this land has a very unique energy to it too that people instantly feel when they walk in. Come and experience it for yourself <3

Casa Vista is located at Casa Awänímä, a tranquil, beautiful space and eco-wellness sanctuary designed to inspire a deeper connection to nature.

There are seven accommodations at the property, and Casa Vista is our most deluxe place to stay, with the best views of the valley, lake, volcanoes, and an endless sky. This house is the ideal place for a couple or family to get some relaxation time together or a solo traveler wanting to rejuvenate, create, and enjoy in solitude.

It's a place where you can treat yourself and leave feeling deeply nourished by the experience.

We are proudly a substance-free property to encourage health, vitality, and sober connection to yourself and nature. Please refrain from using drugs and alcohol during your stay with us.

THE HOUSE:

The house has everything you need to be more-than-comfortable:

•. A open, spacious, modern kitchen

•. Filtered water on tap

• Two big couches for lounging or sleeping an extra guest

• A desk inside and long dining table on the deck

•. Private bathroom with hot shower and tub

•. A giant outdoor deck with rocking chairs

•. Bedroom 1: king size bed with lake views and an oversized closet

•. Bedroom 2: matrimonial bed with dedicated clothes storage

•. Starlink wifi

Natural beauty is very important to us. This house has been thoughtfully designed and lovingly decorated with handmade furniture and natural building techniques. Take one step outside and you are immersed in nature, hugged by the verdant valley and constantly inspired by the view of the lake and volcanoes. You might find yourself wanting to just hang out on the property, enjoying and being captivated by the always-changing landscape.

Guests can't get enough of the sweeping lake and volcano views, the gentle breeze, and ultimate peace they feel staying here. Everyone is always sad to leave, because they say they could relax here forever!

COMMUNAL SPACES:

We have a cafe on-site for guests to enjoy meals from our kitchen. We serve fresh vegetarian plates, with eggs from our chickens and healthy oils like coconut and olive oil, so guests can feel their best.

**When you book with us, breakfast is included!**

You'll also have access to our passion-fruit lined outdoor yoga deck, river-fed plunge pool, and lounge areas around the property to read a book or sip some cacao. We also have an earthen sauna you can book for when you want to sweat it out!

**Note: if you book for 4+ nights, you will receive a complimentary temazcal (sauna) with your reservation.

PERMACULTURE DESIGN:

If you dream of having a homestead or permaculture farm someday, this place will give you a lot of inspiration! This eco-lodge was lovingly constructed over the last 4 years from the ground up.

The gardens you'll see on the property were all designed according to permaculture principles. They were built “on-contour” meaning they follow the curves of the mountain to maximize water distribution and penetration into the soil. We used rocks from the land to build the terraces, which also help fortify the steep slope of the mountain.

In the gardens you’ll find many perennial foods, like gandul (pigeon pea), malanga (taro root), maracuya (passion fruit), citrus, mora (mulberry), avocado, and fig.

Our gardens are fully organic, meaning they have never seen a chemical fertilizer or pesticide. We make our own compost here with the help of chickens and food scraps, which then goes into the garden bed to add nutrition.

We also have many medicinal herbs including lemongrass, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, sage, chamomile, wormwood, comfrey, geranium, yarrow, horsetail, rue, lemon verbena, mint, lavender, plantain, epazote, and more.

We also grow annual foods that include beans, tomatoes, corn, zucchini, pumpkin, cabbage, lettuce, beets, carrots, onions, garlic, kale, shallots, and more. Guests are welcome to harvest from the garden and will enjoy free farm-fresh eggs from our chickens daily.

You’ll also find many flowers which we love to plant for beauty and also to attract pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

As land stewards, it is important to us to create as much biodiversity as possible, grow medicine in the form of herbs and fresh, healthy food that will nourish our bodies, and create habitats for insects and birds. We are blessed to have a lot of water in Tzununa, and it’s our responsibility and honor to maximize the water to create abundance and fertility on the land.

LOCATION:

The property is conveniently located along a road, for easy access in and out. It's a 5-minute walk from Love Probiotics and Gaia Dance Temple, and another 5 minute walk uphill where you'll find many trails in the mountain to enjoy the trees, rivers, and waterfalls. The lake is a 15 minute walk downhill or a 5-minute Tuk Tuk ride. It's also a 15-minute Tuk Tuk ride to the nearest town, San Marcos, which has lots of shops and restaurants.

If you'd like to stay with a large group of friends or family, check out our other listings on the same property, and book together!

Feel free to enjoy the entire property which has large grassy patches, herb and vegetable gardens, fruit tree terraces, an open-air yoga deck, a cold plunge, and an earthen temazcal that can be fired up upon request.

I live on-site most of the year, so I will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you have! If we don't see each other in person, Whats App is the best way to communicate with both me and our property manager, Cheyo, who will be attentive to you during your stay too.

Here we prioritize holistic health and well being, so we are proudly a substance-free property! We ask that guests refrain from using alcohol or drugs during their time here.

We have Starlink wifi available for guests to use.

Laundry washing and drying service is available on-site for an additional fee.

The temazcal can be fired up upon request for an additional fee, which includes an herbal jarra for steaming and bathing.

Latest checkin time is 9pm. Please arrange travel accordingly.

If you need transportation from anywhere in Guatemala, we're happy to help! Once you book with us, we can help arrange transportation for you.