The Yellow House
Casa Amarilla
Two lake-view units — one upstairs, one downstairs — each with a queen bed and a jetted tub. The downstairs unit 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 word's Arabic origin, meaning garden or orchard.
Previously known as Club Ven Acá, the property has undergone renovation, 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. Here, guests experience Guatemala and the richness of her people, history, and natural treasures with unparalleled amenities and comforts.
It is a place where all the senses are alert: the sights and scents of flowers and trees, the taste of fresh fruit, the soft touch of petals and the water that laps at the shore, the birdsong rising through the branches, and the murmur of wind through the leaves.
The garden
Fifteen years in the making
For more than fifteen years, the gardens of Villas del Carmen have been mindfully cultivated by Arturo Perez — a gifted and devoted Kaqchikel gardener who has made the property his living, earthen canvas.
Wander the stone paths and you'll find subtropical foliage, flowering color, and quiet corners that feel grown rather than designed — a garden that has become the soul of the place.
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 with two queen beds, 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 full home with a queen bed, sofa bed, full bathroom, kitchen and living room — ideal for the leader hosting a retreat group.
Bed layout · sleeps up to 16
Casa Amarilla — Downstairs1 King or 2 Twin + 1 Sofa Bed
Casa Amarilla — Upstairs1 Queen
Casa Rosada — Downstairs1 Queen + 1 Daybed
Casa Rosada — Upstairs1 Queen
Casa Azul2 Queen · separate bedrooms
The Facilitator House1 Queen + 1 Sofa Bed
A closer look
Inside the houses & grounds
A look through the rooms, the yoga shala, and the pool and common areas — from our property guide.
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 views
Private dock & lakefront access
Starlink high-speed internet
Solar electricity & 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 stocked on arrival
Settle in to a fully equipped kitchen, ready for your first morning coffee and home-cooked meals.
Boats & transportation
We help arrange your boat transfers and onward travel around the lake — 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.