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We are a small family lodge on Lake Atitlan in Tzununá on Lake Atitlán.
We are currently renting out 6 private cabanas/apartments and 7 beds in the shared dorm room
We are directly on the lake in Tzununa. Great views, a beach, good for swimming.
We only take single people with experience, who can stay a minimum of 8 weeks.
We offer a share of the tips, food ( 2 meals a day on shift ) accommodation, laundry. 2 days off a week. Use of paddle-board, free tubes.
We like general all rounder people that can work with a team, have customers service skills with clients and are flexible and grounded.
Our lodge was co created by Fiona and Chris and a local family, it has taken 14 years of building to be at the stage it is now, the land was barren, we have been open as as a lodge for about 10 years
We employ people from the local village of Tzununa, we only have work exchange volunteers to do tasks the local people can not do at this stage, we hope to be able to train the local people to perform all tasks in the future.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The work exchanger will be working with the local indigenous staff, we hire one family, our manager is from the local village, 7/8 local workers, we have two/three /four work exchangers. We like to have a supervisor who we pay to stay a while.
The local staff are from Tzununa, they speak spanish as a second language, mainly they speak Kachiquel.
The volunteer has the opportunity to learn the local customs, improve Spanish, explore the lake, have fun, meet people, go to events and classes, swim, paddle-board etc.
It is a great opportunity to explore the lake, swim, hike, tube, take yoga classes and courses in holistic studies in the nearby village of San Marcos for example.
Help
We are looking for one person to help at our lodge : at reception, help around the lodge, checking rooms, general day to day tasks of the lodge. Experience preferred in restaurants, to help train local workers.
A good allrounder.
We provide food and accommodation and a share of the tips.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Bed in a 4 bed shared spacious lake side cabana with large balcony, each bed is separated by a divider for privacy, reading lamp, power points, with large balcony with hammocks, great views, right on the lake. Hot water showers, coffee machine, drinking water, WiFi. Mini fridge
We have very good internet Wi Fi all through the lodge.
What else ...
We are directly on the lake, We have road or boat access , 20 minutes from Holistic center San Marcos. Perfect location imbetween SAN Marcos and Tzununa.
Lodge is a great place to explore the lake,easy to travel by boat or road. We have road and lake access.
Free use of have tubes, Stand up Paddle-board the perfect spot to sunbath, swim, we also have a beach and very good hikes.
The lodge is directly on the lake, we are a chilled fun place to volunteer at.
All our work exchangers have enjoyed their work exchange and always like to stay longer than planned.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 155716564398
Feedback (25)
21 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)
Mathilde is a very good worker and a lovely person. She is bilingual in French and English and also speaks Spanish.She is very trustworthy, punctual and hard working. She has excellent customer service skills and a very positive attitude at all times.
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and… read more
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
I am writing that feedback a little bit late because my experience was at the beginning of this year, 2024. I stayed there 2/3 months and it was an amazing experience! The place is even better in real life! This lodge is a hidden jewel. The work is not hard at all and you will have plenty of free time to enjoy the lake and their surroundings.
The… read more
The… read more
19 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Charley)
Charley was a pleasure to have at our lodge as a work exchanger. She was a great asset to the team. A good allrounder. very capable and we recommend her.
(Excellent
)
9 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Charley) for host
I had the best 2 months working at the lodge. From the moment I arrived everyone was friendly and welcoming. The kitchen staff were lovely and really fun to work with. The lodge itself was absolutely beautiful. Having a private dock and being able to jump into the beautiful lake anytime you wanted was wonderful. The meals provided were delicious.… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmine)
Jasmine is a lovely women and was one of the best work exchange worker we have had at the lodge, she stayed for 5/6 months. She was very trustworthy, She has excellent customer service skills and a very positive attitude at all times.
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and guests.
She has a lot of… read more
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and guests.
She has a lot of… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jasmine) for host
Simply the best! Stayed at this place for almost 4 months and I can't recommend it enough. The manager and the owners made me feel right at home as soon as I got there. Very beautiful and peaceful property right on the lake where you can watch the sunrise and swim everyday. The work was fun and easygoing.
Can't wait to go back already!
Can't wait to go back already!
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21 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)
Mathilde is a very good worker and a lovely person. She is bilingual in French and English and also speaks Spanish.She is very trustworthy, punctual and hard working. She has excellent customer service skills and a very positive attitude at all times.
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and… read more
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
I am writing that feedback a little bit late because my experience was at the beginning of this year, 2024. I stayed there 2/3 months and it was an amazing experience! The place is even better in real life! This lodge is a hidden jewel. The work is not hard at all and you will have plenty of free time to enjoy the lake and their surroundings.
The… read more
The… read more
19 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Charley)
Charley was a pleasure to have at our lodge as a work exchanger. She was a great asset to the team. A good allrounder. very capable and we recommend her.
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Charley) for host
I had the best 2 months working at the lodge. From the moment I arrived everyone was friendly and welcoming. The kitchen staff were lovely and really fun to work with. The lodge itself was absolutely beautiful. Having a private dock and being able to jump into the beautiful lake anytime you wanted was wonderful. The meals provided were delicious.… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmine)
Jasmine is a lovely women and was one of the best work exchange worker we have had at the lodge, she stayed for 5/6 months. She was very trustworthy, She has excellent customer service skills and a very positive attitude at all times.
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and guests.
She has a lot of… read more
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and guests.
She has a lot of… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jasmine) for host
Simply the best! Stayed at this place for almost 4 months and I can't recommend it enough. The manager and the owners made me feel right at home as soon as I got there. Very beautiful and peaceful property right on the lake where you can watch the sunrise and swim everyday. The work was fun and easygoing.
Can't wait to go back already!
Can't wait to go back already!
15 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rhiannon) for host
This is a well-established and beautiful business operating in between Tzununa and San Marcos. You can easily walk to both towns and experience their individuality. The place has its own private dock where you can swim and paddleboard. The volunteer house is a dorm seperate from guests with curtained off rooms which gives you a lot of privacy.… read more
29 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Solène)
Solène was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her. She learnt the job very quickly. She is a team worker, diligent, reliable, trustworthy and professional in all aspect of her work. She was very good with our clients, has good customer service skills, always had a smile on her face, a hard worker and calm and collected at all… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Loryn) for host
I loved my experience, working with the local staff is a special touch. I was there a total of 10 weeks, from Jan 23 to Mar 23. Fe, Kate and Chris are fabulous humans, plus the bonus that they have dogs. The work is mostly in the restaurant, making drinks, smoothies and desserts as well and clearing tables etc. You will get to know the guests and… read more
7 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alana)
Alana is a lovely women and was one of the best work exchange worker we have had at the lodge, she stayed for 4 months. She has excellent customer service skills and a very positive attitude at all times.
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and guests.
She has a lot of positive energy and always… read more
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and guests.
She has a lot of positive energy and always… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alana) for host
Wow I don’t even have the words to describe my beautiful experience there! This was my first workaway, I was planning to stay only two months but ended up staying almost 5 months and still plan to be back in the future ..it was an absolutely amazing journey and I loved everything about it. The owners Fiona and Chris are lovely and so chill to work… read more
31 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kenza ) for host
What an adventure..
I stayed there for two months as a volunteer and loved it. The lake is a magical and so is this place. The place, the people, the food.. incredible!
Thank's to my moon family for those two months I'll never forget 🌝
I stayed there for two months as a volunteer and loved it. The lake is a magical and so is this place. The place, the people, the food.. incredible!
Thank's to my moon family for those two months I'll never forget 🌝
4 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Aphra)
Aphra was one of the best work exchange worker we have ever had, she stayed for 3 months. She quickly adjusted to life in Guatemala and we made her supervisor within 2 weeks of her being here. She has excellent customer service skills and a very positive attitude at all times. She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Aphra) for host
Wow! I'm very late in leaving a review! So I stayed with Fiona and Chris for a few months back in 2019, and it was an absolutely amazing experience. What a beautiful place! Situated on the shore of Lake Atitlan, it has beautiful views and amazing sunrises, I swam in the lake nearly every day and it's easy to jump on a boat to any of the nearby… read more
6 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Gosh, what an incredible experience. I stayed for 3 months and absolutely LOVED every minute. The energy on the lake is super special, you will have the chance to fully immerse yourself in the surrounding around and sock up the peace of the lake.
The profile is completely accurate. I really enjoyed working with the local women and getting to… read more
The profile is completely accurate. I really enjoyed working with the local women and getting to… read more
31 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nia) for host
This was a really lovely experience! Fiona and Chris are really great hosts and help you get settled. They are also always available for questions. I stayed with some lovely coworkers in one of the most beautiful spots on the lake. The work is pretty straight forward. You get to chat with the guests (who are very nice) and the regular staff who… read more
5 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jo-Anne ) for host
This is a fantastic place for a work exchange. It was a pleasure to work with everyone at the lodge and the food was delicious. It’s pretty chill place to work and you get to meet a lot of interesting people. The location on Lake Atitlan is beautiful especially the sunrises. Hope to return one day! Highly recommend this place if you like to work… read more
2 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jo-Anne )
Jo- Anne was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her. She is a team worker, diligent, reliable, trustworthy and professional in all aspect of her work. She was very good with our clients, has good customer service skills, always had a smile on her face, a hard worker and calm and collected at all times, she was a great help in the… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I worked for two months in this wonderful place. The work is easy and versatile. My co-workers were super lovely and I always had a lot of fun with the girls from Tzununa. The owners of the lodge are incredibly kind and generous. I was amazed again and again how they have built up this lodge, constantly have more and more ideas and you see a lot… read more
24 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
This was my first workaway experience and hands down one of my favourite places I have lived and worked at! I was only going to stay here for 2 months and ended up staying for 5 months. This lodge is one of a kind, I loved this place right from the start. My workaway exchange involved 20-30hrs a week working reception/bar/laundry/serving &… read more
12 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca was without doubt one of the best work exchange worker we have ever had, she stayed for 5 months. She quickly adjusted to life in Guatemala and we made her manageress within 2 weeks of her being here. She has excellent customer service skills and a very positive attitude at all times. She is highly experienced in all aspects of restaurant,… read more
(Excellent)
18 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host
My first workaway experience and it was amazing. Both Fiona and Chris are very nice people that always make sure you are happy and safe and have all you need. Emer the head workaway girl that showed me everything and learned me all of the cocktails is wonderful and I could have a better colleague, bar boss and roomie at the same time.
It is such… read more
It is such… read more
13 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ember)
We highly recommend Ember , she is a very good worker, reliable, trustworthy , she is a good team worker and great with the clients. She can apply herself to any job easily and efficiently always with a smile on her face. A very good allrounder. She is an excellent masseur and we wish her all the best on her journey.
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ember) for host
This is an extraordinary place run by extraordinary people, and I can not recommend it highly enough. Fiona is a generous and thoughtful woman and I will always, always be grateful for the beautiful care she took of me while I stayed on the Lake. I taught yoga on the beautiful dock and provided massages for guests, beyond working at reception and… read more
13 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Wies)
Wies was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her. She is a team worker, diligent, reliable and learns quickly. She was very good with our clients, a great help in the kitchen and reception. She would be an asset to most kind of work exchange. Thank you
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Wies) for host
This was my first real Workaway and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’m back home now and I still miss it. Absolutely adored the place, so many good things! Don’t even know where to start... There is the fact you’re working with the local people and get the chance to talk Spanish, the kitchen ladies are so funny and giggle all the… read more
13 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Helena)
Helena was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her. She is a team worker, diligent, reliable and learns quickly. She was very good with our clients, always had a smile on her face, a hard worker and calm and collected at all times, she was a great help in the kitchen and reception. Helena is a very good worker, reliable,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Helena) for host
Wow wow wow where do I even start? This is one hell of a special place and I feel so lucky to have found this gem as my first workaway experience. Waking up to the most stunning views you'll ever see never gets old, Lake Atitlan is truly magical beyond belief. Chris and Fiona the owners are very welcoming and a lot of fun too. I absolutely loved… read more
11 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (SALA) for host
This was my first Workaway and I honestly am afraid to do another because I don't know how I can follow this experience (it was that good!) From the minute I got off the boat, Fiona and Chris welcomed me in like we had been friends for years. You wake up every morning with the most incredible views, it really is the best spot on the lake (in my… read more
18 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host
What an incredible experience at Lake Atitlan. I felt at home with Fiona and Chris from the very first week. I stayed with them for a little over 2.5 months and wow was it hard to leave. I took (discounted) Spanish lessons with Rebecca from Fi's recommendation and I learned so much and became great friends with her! I started practicing yoga with… read more
18 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)
We would highly recommend Natalia she was great to work with, trustworthy, always cheerful, helpful, smart, responsible, a good team worker, very good with our clients at reception,and quick to learn new things.
She was good at preparing food and learnt to cook new dishes here.
Her Spanish is good which was very useful for our business… read more
She was good at preparing food and learnt to cook new dishes here.
Her Spanish is good which was very useful for our business… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kimberly)
Kim was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her. She is a team worker, diligent, reliable and learns quickly. She was very good with our clients, always had a smile on her face, a hard worker and calm and collected at all times, she was a great help in the kitchen and reception. Kim is a very good worker, reliable, trustworthy. She… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kimberly) for host
This was my first Workaway and quite honestly the BEST experience a girl could've asked for. Fiona is an amazing host, always looking out for your best interests and making sure you have time to explore around the lake. Just the best.
The work is easy once you've gotten a few shifts under your belt, the guests are pretty much always very down the… read more
The work is easy once you've gotten a few shifts under your belt, the guests are pretty much always very down the… read more
12 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mona)
Mona was a pleasure to work with, she is an excellent worker, reliable and trustworthy, she has very good reception skills and can handle the guests needs with patience and a smile on her face. She can apply herself to any job easily and efficiently, she also helped us with our social media and computer updates.
She would be an asset to any… read more
She would be an asset to any… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephany)
Stephany was a pleasure to work with, she stayed with us for 6 months, longer than she anticipated. She is a team worker, diligent, reliable and learns quickly. She became a great help in the kitchen and learnt to bake our cookies and cakes. She also helped look after our house and dogs. She was very good with our clients. Stephany is a very good… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tracy ) for host
Oh this place, to say I loved it would be an understatement. It took a lot for me to leave. I could have easily stayed there forever.
Fiona and everybody there are absolutely wonderful. They are generous, kind, and everything in-between. You are instantly welcomed and cared for. Fiona is great to work with and encourages you to explore and… read more
Fiona and everybody there are absolutely wonderful. They are generous, kind, and everything in-between. You are instantly welcomed and cared for. Fiona is great to work with and encourages you to explore and… read more
9 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tracy )
Tracy was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her. She is a team worker, diligent, reliable and learns quickly. She was very good with our clients, a great help in the kitchen and reception. Tracy is a very good worker, reliable, trustworthy. She can apply herself to any job easily, efficiently and always with a smile on her face. A… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenna & Angelo)
Jenna was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her. She is a team worker, diligent, reliable and learns quickly. She was very good with our clients, a great help in the kitchen and reception. She is also bilingual which was a bonus. She would be an asset to most kind of work exchange. We hope to see her again. Thank you
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jenna & Angelo) for host
I had an incredible 10 weeks working here, and was very sad to leave! Fiona and Katy are great people to work with, and the local staff are very warm and friendly and a pleasure to work alongside! Very homey feeling, perfect location right on the lake front and away from busy San Marcos, but only a short hike away. I would recommend this place to… read more
13 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
Claire was one of our best work awayers, she is a great team worker, and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her, she learnt quickly and always performed every job with a smile on her face, she learnt to cook and could handle all aspects of the lodge with ease, an asset to any business.
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra )
Alexandra was a pleasure to have at our lodge, she was a good team worker, our clients loved her, and we all enjoyed her upbeat and fun personality, we would highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tekela) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I could not have asked for a better place to volunteer! The property and location themselves are absolutely stunning, but it really is the whole energy of the place that is magical. The work is really fun and you have plenty of time in your off hours to explore all of the wonders that the lake has to… read more
16 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tekela)
We highly recommend Tekela, she is a very good worker, reliable, trustworthy and has a of experience in the restaurant business, she is a good team worker and great with the clients. She can apply herself to any job easily and efficiently always with a smile on her face. A very good allrounder. She stayed longer than she anticipated and we would… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sofia) for host
I arrived here with no expectations. It was my first workaway experience and had carefully researched where I'd like to spend a minimum of six weeks. I could not have chosen a better place. Everyone at the Lodge became part of my extended family over the course of two months. We would work hard but, in the end, it all felt more like playing in the… read more
15 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)
We would highly recommend Sofia, she was great to work with, trustworthy, always cheerful, helpful, smart, responsible, a good team worker, very good with our clients at reception,and quick to learn new things.
She was good at preparing food and learnt to cook new dishes here.
She is bilingual which was very useful for our business too.
… read more
She was good at preparing food and learnt to cook new dishes here.
She is bilingual which was very useful for our business too.
… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)
Katie has worked for us for a year and a half. She had a two month break to travel in Central America and then returned to help us for our high season. She has been our restaurant, bar, hotel manageress for at least 16 months. She is taking an extended holiday to travel in Europe and will return in November. She has very good public relation… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey)
Kelsey worked here for 6 weeks, she was a very conscientious worker, a great allrounder. She was very flexible with her shifts, and had good customer relations skills. We would highly recomend her.
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rinee) for host
Absolutely loved my time here! Wonderful owners, staff, views, food, quiet location, best spot on the lake.
20 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Rinee)
Rinee worked at our lodge for one month, she was a pleasure to work with, we would highly recommend her .
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Iolani)
Iolani was a a great worker and a pleasure to have at our lodge. We would highly recommend her .
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa was an excellent person to host. We highly recommend her. She is hard working , fun, great with the customers.Theresa is a great alrounder.
Theresa had little experience in the kitchen but learned very quickly always happy to learn and help, she could now run a guest house.Theresa can cook ,serve, help with any computer or admin work.… read more
Theresa had little experience in the kitchen but learned very quickly always happy to learn and help, she could now run a guest house.Theresa can cook ,serve, help with any computer or admin work.… read more
(Excellent)
