The Yellow House
Casa Amarilla
Two lake-view units — one upstairs, one downstairs — each with a jetted tub. The upstairs unit has a full bed; the downstairs bedroom can be set as a king or two twins, with a sofa bed for extra guests.
The Sanctuary
A garden sanctuary on the shores of Atitlán
Once Club Ven Acá — reimagined as a place to heal, gather, and reconnect.
Our story
A name that means “garden”
Villas del Carmen is named in honor of the property’s original owner whose vision for the space is being exalted and refined in the spirit of the world’s Arabic origin, meaning “garden or orchard”.
Previously known as Club Ven Aca, Villas del Carmen has undergone renovations, rebranding, and a re-awakening to the endless possibilities for deeply connected and transcendent experiences on the shore of the most beautiful lake in the world.
We are committed to crafting a space for healing, celebrating, honoring, growing, and creating through the lens of community and change. This is a place where our guests are presented with the opportunity to experience Guatemala and the richness of her people, history, and natural treasures with unparalleled amenities and comforts.
A place where all scenes are alert at all times: sights and scents of flowers and trees, the taste of fruits, the soft feeling of the petals and the water that laps at the shore, the sound of the birds that flutter up in the branches and the soft murmur of the wind through leaves.
The garden
Fifteen years in the making
The garden here has been mindfully crafted and cultivated over 15 years by Arturo Perez, a talented and devoted Ka’qchikel man who has made the property his Earthen canvas where he has colored the landscape with native flowers and plants that he sprouted and planted from a few original “mother” plants over a decade ago.
Where you'll stay
Four houses, room for sixteen
The property is made up of four distinct lake-view houses — book a single unit, an entire home, or the whole sanctuary for your group.
The Pink House
Casa Rosada
Two lake-view units — one upstairs, one downstairs — each with a queen bed and a jetted tub. The downstairs unit adds a daybed for an extra guest.
The Blue House
Casa Azul
A full two-bedroom home — one bedroom with a queen, the other with a king that can be set as two twins — plus a private full bathroom, a large downstairs living room, a half bath, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Retreat host's quarters
The Facilitator House
A cozy standalone home with a full bed, sofa bed, full bathroom, kitchen and living room — ideal for the leader hosting a retreat group.
A closer look
Room configuration
Every room across the four houses — what's in it, and how many guests we quote it for. Rooms can hold more than we quote; the house totals show the full capacity. Book a single room, a whole house, or the entire sanctuary.
The Yellow House
Casa Amarilla
Two lake-view units — one upstairs, one downstairs — each with a jetted tub. The upstairs unit has a full bed; the downstairs bedroom can be set as a king or two twins, with a sofa bed for extra guests.
Downstairs Apartment
1 King or 2 Twin + 1 Sofa Bed
Standard: 3
Maximum: 3
Upstairs Private
1 Full
Standard: 1
Maximum: 2*
The Pink House
Casa Rosada
Two lake-view units — one upstairs, one downstairs — each with a queen bed and a jetted tub. The downstairs unit adds a daybed for an extra guest.
Downstairs
1 Queen + 1 Daybed
Standard: 2
Maximum: 3*
Upstairs Private
1 Queen
Standard: 1
Maximum: 2*
The Blue House
Casa Azul
A full two-bedroom home — one bedroom with a queen, the other with a king that can be set as two twins — plus a private full bathroom, a large downstairs living room, a half bath, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Shared Room
1 Queen + 1 King or 2 Twin · separate bedroomsAcross the house's bedrooms.
Standard: 2
Maximum: 2
Private Room
1 Queen + 1 King or 2 Twin · separate bedroomsAcross the house's bedrooms.
Standard: 1
Maximum: 1
Retreat host's quarters
The Facilitator House
A cozy standalone home with a full bed, sofa bed, full bathroom, kitchen and living room — ideal for the leader hosting a retreat group.
Whole House
1 Full + 1 Sofa Bed
Standard: 2
Maximum: 3*
Total
7 rooms across 4 houses
Standard
12
Maximum
16
Total
7 rooms across 4 houses
Standard: 12 · Maximum: 16
* Maximum figures assume two guests sharing larger beds (queen, full, king). Single and twin beds accommodate one guest each.
Off-grid, never roughing it
Powered by the sun and the lake
Remote and serene, yet appointed with the comforts of a modern luxury home.
Four houses: space for up to 16 guests
Lakefront infinity pool & solar jacuzzi
Brand-new yoga shala with volcano and lake views
Private dock & lakefront access
Starlink high-speed internet
Passive-solar hot water
Potable water systems throughout
Plush bamboo sheets & memory-foam beds
Friendly, knowledgeable on-site staff
Optional gourmet chef meals
Heal · Celebrate · Reconnect
Effortless hospitality
Everything taken care of
Our on-site team — praised by guests again and again — makes your stay seamless from the moment your boat reaches our dock.
A kitchen ready on arrival
Settle in to a fully equipped kitchen. Fresh coffee stocked for your first morning, and everything you need to cook your own meals.
Boats & transportation
We help arrange your boat transfers and onward travel around the lake, from arrival to departure.
Tours & local experiences
From village walks to volcano hikes and lake excursions, our team connects you with trusted local guides.
Private chef & meals
Have gourmet, locally-sourced meals prepared on-site, easily adapted to your group's dietary needs.
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