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Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)

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A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a lake and mountains. - Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) (San Pedro La Laguna)
A room with two beds, wooden floors, a wardrobe, and a view of greenery outside. - Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) (San Pedro La Laguna)
A wooden staircase with a brick wall background. - Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) (San Pedro La Laguna)
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and vegetation. - Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) (San Pedro La Laguna)
A garden pathway with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. - Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) (San Pedro La Laguna)
Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Up to 9 kg 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

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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 allowed

1 total (up to 9 kg 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Para mantener el orden y la tranquilidad del lugar
Host has indicated that 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 that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in San Pedro La Laguna, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Atitlán and Cerro Tzankujil, while CHIYA Art Gallery and La Galeria are cultural highlights. Calle del Café and La Calle de los Sombreros are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching. Visit our San Pedro La Laguna travel guide
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Map
San Pedro La Laguna, Sololá

What's nearby

  • A boat docked at a pier with mountains in the background.
    Lake Atitlán
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A white church with a cross on top, surrounded by tropical plants and a clear blue sky.
    Church of Saint Peter
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Calle del Café
    15 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cerro Tzankujil
    41 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Santiago Atitlán
    51 min drive - 23.7 km

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
  • Café Tzutujil
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Tzikin Jaay (Birds House)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Church of Saint Peter and Lake Atitlán. Calle del Café and La Calle de los Sombreros are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Tzikin Jaay (Birds House) Reviews

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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

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

Okay

Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026