Vacation rentals with a kayak in Central America

We have stayed at some really nice Airbnbs in the past, but this place exceeded our expectations in every way. The grounds, the house and the staff are absolutely incredible. We are already looking at dates to book another dedicated trip to this house. If the house is available for your travel dates, consider yourself lucky. I'm afraid the secret is out!

Jean’s property was just as described. The setting is peaceful and the home is so charming with a perfect layout with the bedrooms located in opposite ends. The kitchen is well equipped and spotless. So is the rest of the house. Bring coffee! I particularly enjoyed the outside dining table, and the upper sun terrace. We didn’t have time to enjoy the pool, and it wasn’t warm enough for me. But it looked lovely. We had a bit of difficulty driving on the dirt road, but once at the house we opted to take Tuk Tuks to drive back and forth into town. Just remember that the ride back could be more expensive if you are coming back late. Jean offered valuable information regarding lake outings, restaurants, shops and so much more! She made us feel right at home. Although we were a bit shocked about the 5 min drive on the dirt road, in the end we had a wonderful time and loved the peaceful setting!

Bocas Del Toro is an amazing place. This rental is close enough to the town of Bocas but far enough away for a peaceful and serene experience. Right next door there’s a great beach club called Pipa which has outstanding food, drink, and people. M The private pool was clean and refreshing. You literally go to sleep listening to the waves crash on the shore. We rented scooters the entire time we were there. The scooters were safe to leave in the front yard of the rental. Just rent this place!

Jessica was super responsive! like 10m from the best beaches in the zone!

We loved house over the water! We especially enjoyed our very comfortable balcony to enjoy the bay, read and relax. The house had everything you needed and more, we used the kitchen, lounge areas and the rooms were comfortable with AC. About a 20 minute walk to the heart of bocas town and a taxi ride, e bike ride or water taxi to beautiful beaches all around the islands. Claudia and Marlon were very communicative and helpful hosts.

We loved our stay here and would stay again! The badminton court and the kayak were great. The daily breakfasts were delicious and David helped book tuk tuks into town to go to restaurants. Only thing I would clear up is that there's really only 1 bedroom with privacy. The others are two and two without doors. Also, the beds are not the most comfortable, but worth it for the amenities!

We have stayed at Casa Isabelita multiple times. It is always so peaceful. We hope to stay again.

This house and the pool and the dock area are all wonderful. Very peaceful and was exactly what I was hoping it would be. My husband and I had the upstairs suite and my son and his girlfriend had the downstairs suite. There was plenty of space. The golf cart was a great add on. We toured into town and beyond a lot. The only negative was that it had rained a lot while we were there and it made the road very hard to drive. The 3 miles down the gravel to the pavement took us up to twenty minutes to drive. I seen on line that they fixed it the day after we left. Of course. We sat on the dock and watched the fish and stingrays. Pretty cool. We kayaked and fished as well. Everything we needed was there. I would definitely recommend this house for anyone wanting a beautiful home with an amazing view.

This Airbnb is even more cozy and picturesque than the pictures in the listing. Bruce was so responsive from the start, and also connected us with his friend who shuttled our group from the lake for Antigua. There’s also a cool lighthouse in the Yacht club that you can walk down to and take private boats from. The only drawback was the location. San Lucas Toliman is less popular for tourists. To get to San Juan or Pedro you have to first take a boat to Panajachel, unless you pay extra for private boats. You’ll also want to start your days early and head back home by 3pm at the latest; the winds pick up and can make the water really choppy.

Unique and beautiful stay with breathtaking views at the amenities! Alvaro was very responsive whenever we needed help with anything and went above and beyond for us! Definitely recommend! Only thing I will mention is that sometimes you might have to wait a long time for public lanchas being in Santiago but just set aside time if you need to use those or look into private lanchas if you need to get to another town quickly!

Steve was really attentive and kind during our stay. His place was neat and felt like a second home. His instructions were clear enough to get us to the island within minutes. Me and my family had some wonderful vacations and highly recommend this place if you want to get away and go on a tropical adventure!🌴🍍

We loved our stay at Maya Moon Cottage! Beautiful location and setting. Flowers Vacation Rentals provided thorough instructions, and were friendly and responsive. The home was clean, well-equipped, and felt private from the larger guest house on the property. Like many past guests, we frequented the pool at the hotel next door. The cottage is about a 20 minute drive from the village of Placencia, so we were glad we rented a car for our family. Getting around was easy (speed bumps, beware!) and there are so many amazing local restaurants to discover.

We really enjoyed staying at Horizons. Laga and Sophia were very friendly and kind and helped us with all our questions and problems (e.g. what to do after a unwanted jellyfish-hug). The location of the bungalow is amazing and it has everything one needs to spend some time by the ocean and relax.

Wonderful stay. A really nice little cottage, just as described, very beautiful. The beach isn't super swimmable (lots of sea grass), but there are kayaks which were fun, and if you go far enough you can do some snorkeling. The area is so quiet and peaceful, the exact opposite of West Bay/West End. Great location for kids with the small pool, our kids loved it and spent hours there. You really need a car rental to get around and get groceries, there are few eating options that are walkable. We loved our stay!

Everything was picture perfect. It is a wonderful place to lay back and relax. Everything that you need is in walking distance. We walked a lot. Rented a golf cart from them for two days, but enjoyed walking more. Everything is local and there are great restaurants to eat at each day. Each day can be in a different place if you like. Went on a Mayan tour and was picked up at the bnb. It was a perfect vacation, can't say enough good things about the place. Not cheap, but well worth the cost!

Great place! The small house is next to a restaurant and is one of a dozen other similar houses. Area was clean, we could walk from Santiago Atitlan or use TukTuk quite easily. The access to the lake is very nice and you can use Kayaks and pool at anytime

A beautiful place, completely isolated, wonderful if you are looking to relax, absolutely recommended if that is what you are looking for, and the host is super friendly and attentive

Nice place for relaxing, David was very helpful. The showers are literally the best hot showers I’ve ever had in my life, not even exaggerating. So powerful and hot, and solar powered which was cool. It’s right in front of the Tzununa dock, but there was a lot of construction work on the public infrastructure when I was there (David mentioned it was terrible timing in peak season). I highly recommend not taking a suitcase there, and be prepared to be a little tired because everything requires walking up and down. You need to make sure you take ear plugs, because the cabins are next to the road and although it is only an occasional car, because they are wooden means it sounds like you are next to them. Basically 1 shop and 1 restaurant within a 10 minute walk, so it’s very secluded. Eat before 6pm or you’re not going to get any food without taking a tuk tuk into town. David was very helpful, would stay here again but definitely travel lighter.

Everything was great, but I'm glad we had a 4x4 because otherwise we wouldn't have been able to get to the house. The space was beautiful, the hosts were great, and Don Tomas y Doña Naty were very attentive to every possible need. Absolutely amazing experience.

Wow what a beautiful place that was very clean and easy to find and close to la Fortuna town. The walking trails are great to explore and overlooked in most reviews but do yourself a favor and walk around and enjoy the beauty. The hammock and pool were highlights and the king bed was super comfortable. Great kitchen and bathroom. Felt right at home and look forward to our next stay. Highly recommended.

This is our second stay at The Artist's Loft and it was just as peaceful as the first time in 2017. The view is breathtaking and I feel the best view of Lake Atitlan. The house is spacious, sunny and airy. I enjoyed the firm bed. The staff, Dorca, Milka and Nathanael were helpful and responsive. We enjoyed reading on the deck and had almost all our meals there. I became friends with the parrot Victoria and became attached to her. Everytime I saw her she made me laugh. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Just a magical place! No, these are not "fancy" accommodations, but they are not meant to be. The cabin is intended to blend with the surroundings. You feel as if you are in the jungle yet steps away from the pristine Caribbean waters. Beds were comfortable and all amenities needed were available. If you enjoy nature, strolling and exploring beautiful landscapes, and combing the private shorelines for shells and other treasures, this place is for you.

We are a family of 4 (1 currently living in Guatemala) and we absolutely loved this home. Note that it is a family home passed down through generations and is a bit rustic, and requires visitors to be mindful. Some features such as the windows need to be treated with care. The grounds are extraordinary and walkable. The guardian Juan José was available to help if we needed anything including shopping for our BBQ. He lit an outdoor fire and we relaxed under the stars. We made use of paddle boards and kyack. I can't say enough about how helpful Joaquin was before during and after our stay. Thank you thank you

LOVED the whole experience! If you have never slept over the water, this is your chance to do so! Breathtaking view! The food that was provided was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again and would recommend to other guests! Thanks again for the amazing experience!