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Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)

Beachfront cabin near Lake Atitlán

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A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a lake and mountains.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
A wooden staircase with a brick wall background.
A room with two beds, wooden floors, a wardrobe, and a view of greenery outside.
A garden pathway with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Pedro La Laguna, Sololá
  • Place, Lake Atitlán
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Saint Peter
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santiago Atitlán
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
    ‪122 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Pedro La Laguna

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the cabin, you'll find Lake Atitlán and Church of Saint Peter. Calle del Café and La Calle de los Sombreros are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of Saint Peter - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Calle del Café - 15 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cerro Tzankujil - 40 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Santiago Atitlán - 51 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Bus - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sublime - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Alegre Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sababa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Anafres - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)

The house is open concept. Built with wood, stone, clay and metal. With views and access to Lake Atitlan. Garden with edible and medicinal plants. Basic equipped A kitchen, dining room, a bedroom, bathroom, and much more.

The house is located on the "farm road", a few minutes from the pier where the boats go to Santiago Atitlan. It is about 10 minutes walk from the main restaurants and bar area, and 10 minutes from the hill to downtown San Pedro. Because the house is far from the party area it is nice and quiet, but it is easy to reach from the center on foot or by tuk-tuk.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Note from host: Se deben mantener en el jardín.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Para mantener el orden y la tranquilidad del lugar

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Para mantener el orden y la tranquilidad del lugar
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Para mantener el orden y la tranquilidad del lugar

Property is also known as

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Tzikin Jaay Birds House) Cabin
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Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) San Pedro La Laguna
Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) Cabin San Pedro La Laguna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) to the airport?

This cabin is 50.3 mi (140-min drive) away from the Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) to the beach?

This cabin is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) to downtown San Pedro La Laguna?

This cabin is 0.3 mi away from San Pedro La Laguna.

Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Erik O.

Lovely way to be in touch with nature while walking to downtown.

Juan and his son did an amazing job building this house. You will definitely experience the birds that live in the trees around the property and gorgeous views of the lake. With downtown a mere 10-15 minute walk away, Tzikin Jaay is a perfect spot to stay with a family. We loved it and will be back for sure!!! Thank you Juan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was great. It is a 15 minute walk from the downtown area and 10 minutes from the market. It has a well stocked kitchen. The upstairs gets extremely hot during the day and extremely cold at night. I wish there was a way to regulate this. Lots of dogs barking at night
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this place

The place is very nice. Built with natural materials - stone/wood/ceramic/metal - it has a nice feeling. It's clean, and the location is great - there are a lot of trees on the lot, so constant birdsong. It's away from the road, so very tranquil. It's easy to get into town by walking or tuc tuc - you can walk along the lake to the Santiago dock, then you have to take the streets. It's a couple of hundred feet from the lake. Martin is very friendly and everything was easy. The stairs are quite steep, which wasn't a problem for us, but consider that if you have trouble with stairs. Thanks Martin!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephanie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful tree-house vibe, close to the lake

The house is beautiful and the host was so responsive and helpful. We encountered a few spiders around the house, and he brought us a repellent spray.From the top floor of the house, you get a beautiful sight of the lake and the mountains. I woke up with a sight of the sun shining on the mountain. Bring eye masks to sleep if you want to wake up late. There’s no blinders for the second floor where the beds are.We don’t stay at the house at noons, but the second floor can get hot around middays (we stayed in March). It was cool at night though, when we’d be home. So it was not a big problem for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Okay

Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marvin K.

A work of art. Excellent for Body Mind and Spirit. Always a feeling of being welcome.

The inherent sense of Equinimity within the house has a healing therapeutic quality.. Juan presents a picture of the kindness, sensitive careing, understanding and kindness. His words are always impeccable, his responsively always reliable, his support and assistance always there. His son follows in his footsteps. He is also pragmatic flexible and sensirtive. He seems to want you to be in a state of well being and satisfaction. The house presents a harmonious simplicity of a balanced equilibrium. It is well equipped for the comforts of the guest and is totally unpretentious. Una experiencia inolvidable. Es estupenda que La gente Guatemalteca Siempre esten disponible para comunicación. Les gustan compartir experiencias y ideas. Es maravilloso que tengas la oportunidad a vivir entre vecinas Mayas. The night lights from the towns and villages across Lake Atitlan sinks deeply within the depths of your experience. Soothing to Body Mind and Spirit.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026