My wife and I visit Antigua often, having lived there many years ago. Antigua maintains its historical and cultural charm and is in many ways international, but over the years it has become busier. This was the first time we have stayed in Rene's home in the Calle del Burrito, and it was ideal... we actually stayed there twice within the past two weeks, the first time with family during their first visit to Guatemala, the second time by ourselves. We loved it both times. The house is totally modern in equipment, but built and furnished in the charming colonial style of Antigua. Rene has done a wonderful architectural and design job, making the house both beautiful and comfortable. We went from having a reunion luncheon with almost 20 people, to having two couples, to my wife and I being there by ourselves. It was perfect for everything. Rene lives next door, and he was accessible, responsive, extremely pleasant, informative, and fun to talk with. We appreciated having a few basics in the house when we arrived, so we could defer a trip to the local supermercado or Antigua's fascinating traditional market, both just a few blocks away. Being in a small gated community in a quiet and pleasant part of Antigua made our stay peaceful and secure. There's a lovely, beautifully planted small green area with a swing set directly across from the house that added to the charm. (We keep a car in Guatemala, so being in the gated community with safe parking on the street was a bonus.) Another bonus was J.D., the gentle and affectionate German Shepherd who lives on the property - he became part of our daily life, and we felt sad when we had to leave him behind. All in all, a perfect place to stay in Antigua - we'll be back.