Panajachel and Santa Catarina Palopó · Lake Atitlán
Lake Atitlán Investment Portfolio
An established Lake Atitlán hospitality business, sold with its five rental homes.
Homes
5
Sleeps
Up to 22
Land
1,626 m²
Construction
850 m²
Sold with
Operating business
Price
US$2,450,000
Code
1907
01 · Overview
A running business on the most beautiful lake in Guatemala.
An established vacation rental operation, sold as a going concern with its properties, brand and booking systems.
Four of the homes share a private walled estate in central Panajachel, just a few minutes’ walk from the main dock. The fifth home, Casa Lavanda, sits on the hillside road to Santa Catarina Palopó, with views across the lake to the volcanoes. The business comes with its trained staff, established routines and bookings already on the calendar, so a new owner can step into a running operation from the very first day.
02 · The Business
More than five rental homes.
Casatitlán is an established hospitality business with its own brand, booking systems, staff and guest following. It needs only one manager, who does not have to be in Guatemala, so a new owner takes over a working operation rather than building one.
01
Proven demand
79% occupancy in 2025, with 92% projected for 2026 (owner figures).
02
A proven reputation
More than 1,000 Airbnb guest reviews, currently averaging 4.93 out of 5.
03
The Casatitlán brand
Its own name and direct booking website, alongside the major platforms.
04
One booking system
Airbnb, VRBO and direct bookings run through a single channel manager.
05
Runs from anywhere
Reservations, payments, invoicing and guest messages are handled online, so the manager does not need to be in Guatemala.
06
A trained local team
Four full-time staff with established routines for every stay, backed by a network of trusted local tradespeople and service providers.
07
Organized records
A local accountant on contract, with booking and expense records kept for tax reporting.
08
A smooth handover
Forward bookings continue through the transition, and the current operator helps the new owner settle in.
Room to grow
With the systems and team already in place, a new owner can also manage vacation rentals for other owners, adding income without buying more property.
Operating figures, booking history and the full business information package are shared with qualified buyers by appointment.
03 · Panajachel
The gateway to Lake Atitlán.
The lake’s main hub, with direct road access, restaurants, services and boat connections to every lake village. Steady year-round demand from international and Guatemalan travellers.
Main dock
4-minute walk
Town centre
Restaurants, cafés, market
Lake villages
By boat from the dock
Antigua
About 2.5 hours by road
04 · The Homes
Five homes, each with its own character.
The lake from every level.
A contemporary villa stepped down the hillside, with Lake Atitlán and its volcanoes framed in almost every room. Parking is on top, then the living, dining and kitchen level, then the bedrooms, with covered terraces off each floor.
A guest suite takes king or twin beds, and the lowest terrace has a hot tub above the terraced gardens.
- Picture window framing the volcanoes
- Open kitchen with island and breakfast bar
- Stone soaking tub and walk-in rain shower
- Home office nook with a round window
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2 + guest toilet
Lot
319.60 m²
Parking
Deck, off-street
Light-filled, set in a green oasis.
A bright home wrapped in mature tropical gardens. French doors open from the living and dining rooms onto a stone patio and a wide private lawn, and a covered upstairs terrace looks out over the treetops to the mountains.
Although it shares the estate with three other homes, the layout and planting make it feel completely private.
- Open living and dining room with a corner kiva fireplace
- Green marble kitchen with garden views
- Vaulted wood ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms
- Covered upper terrace and private lawn
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Sleeps
6
Living among the treetops.
Exposed brick, timber ceilings and windows on every side give this home the feel of a treehouse. A round brick tower with a spiral staircase links the levels, and glass bottles set into the walls throw coloured light through the rooms.
A covered veranda with a hanging chair looks straight into the garden canopy.
- Wood-burning fireplaces in the bedrooms
- Open living room with windows on three sides
- Covered veranda and pergola terrace
- Hand-tiled bathrooms in deep blue and green
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Sleeps
6
Old-world character at garden level.
The original home on the estate, with colonial lines and the most traditional finishes of the five. Beamed wood ceilings, a stone and brick fireplace and a checkerboard hall under a vaulted brick ceiling.
An arched portico with outdoor dining opens straight onto the lawns and gardens.
- Arched portico with outdoor dining
- Living room with a stone fireplace
- Tiled kitchen and separate dining room
- Garden patio and lawn
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2 + guest toilet
Sleeps
4
A cottage for two.
A cosy one-bedroom cottage tucked into the garden. Downstairs, the kitchen, dining and living area share a suspended fireplace and open through glass doors to the lawn.
Upstairs, the bedroom sits under a vaulted wood ceiling, with a desk for working remotely.
- Suspended fireplace in the living area
- Full kitchen with green marble counters
- Loft bedroom with vaulted ceiling
- Lit garden path to the door
Bedrooms
1
Levels
2
Sleeps
2
05 · The Essentials
The package at a glance.
Homes
5 (4 in Panajachel, 1 on the lake road)
Bedrooms
11
Bathrooms
10 + 2 guest toilets
Total land
1,626.37 m²
Compound construction
632 m²
Parking
Off-street at both properties
06 · Video
Explore the opportunity.
07 · Location
Panajachel, Lake Atitlán.
Travel times from the Panajachel compound.
On foot
By car
General area shown. Exact locations are shared with qualified buyers by appointment.
08 · Inquire
Schedule a private viewing.
By appointment only. Investor information is shared with serious buyers through the listing agent.
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