Cabaña del Embalse is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom wood-and-glass cabin directly on the Guatapé-El Peñol reservoir, in vereda Puente Hondita, El Peñol, with private water access and a covered deck over the water. The 500 m² lot has paved road access and escrituras al 100% (clean title). A concrete structure under the cabin is already built for future expansion: room for three more bedrooms and a jacuzzi deck. Listed at COP 450,000,000, approximately $138,000 USD at the July 2026 exchange rate of roughly 3,262.58 COP per dollar. This is an exclusive listing represented directly by Mike Zapata.
Most cabins near the Guatapé-El Peñol reservoir sit above the water and look down at it from a hillside. Cabaña del Embalse sits at the water’s edge: a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom wood-and-glass cabin on a 500 m² lot in vereda Puente Hondita, El Peñol, with private access down to the reservoir and a covered deck that runs out toward the water. The build is straightforward wood-and-glass construction, cathedral ceilings inside, and large windows that keep the reservoir in view from the living area, the kitchen, and both bedrooms.
Cabaña del Embalse is a working two-bedroom cabin today, and the structure underneath it is already built for more. A concrete base runs beneath the elevated deck, engineered and poured for a future expansion: three additional bedrooms and a jacuzzi deck, whenever the owner is ready to build them. That is a materially different proposition than a lot that only has plans on paper. The foundation work, typically the most expensive and disruptive part of any expansion, is already done.
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Property Details
| DETAIL | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Price | COP 450,000,000 (≈$138,000 USD, TRM ≈3,262.58 COP/USD, July 2026) |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Lot size | 500 m² (≈0.12 acres) |
| Location | Vereda Puente Hondita, El Peñol, Antioquia |
| Reservoir | Guatapé-El Peñol reservoir (Embalse Peñol-Guatapé), private water access |
| Construction | Wood and glass, covered deck |
| Access | Paved road |
| Title | Escrituras al 100% (clean title) |
| Expansion | Concrete base under the cabin, ready for additional bedrooms and a jacuzzi deck |
Rooms & Features
- Living and dining area
- Full kitchen
- Covered deck over the water
- Private water access
- Wood-and-glass construction
- Cathedral wood ceilings
- Primary bedroom
- Second bedroom (double + bunk)
- Full bathroom
- Concrete expansion base
- 500 m² lot
- Paved road access
- Escrituras al 100%
The Setting: Puente Hondita, on the Reservoir
Puente Hondita is a vereda of El Peñol, on the shoreline of the shared Guatapé-El Peñol reservoir. The road in is paved the whole way, a detail that matters more than it sounds on a lake property, since plenty of lots in this basin still require a stretch of unpaved road to reach. From Medellín, the drive runs about 1.5 hours. The jurisdiction here is El Peñol, not Guatapé, even though the reservoir is shared and the water itself carries the Guatapé name in most conversations. Listings in this basin are frequently mislabeled by portals; buyers should confirm jurisdiction before assuming a shoreline address belongs to Guatapé.
What sets the lot apart is what is under it and around it: private access down to the water, a covered deck built out toward the reservoir, and 500 m² of land that gives the cabin room to breathe without disappearing into dense tree cover. Title is clean, escrituras al 100%, which is not automatic in this region and is worth confirming on any property before making an offer.
The Cabin
The cabin is built in wood and glass, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living and dining area that opens through sliding glass doors onto the covered deck. Ceilings are cathedral height with exposed wood beams throughout the main living space, and the kitchen is a full working kitchen, gas stove, refrigerator, and enough counter space to cook for a full house. The primary bedroom looks out toward the garden side of the lot; the second bedroom is set up with a double bed and a bunk bed, useful for a family or a group of friends splitting a weekend.
Outside, the covered deck is the cabin’s real living room. It runs along the water side of the lot with a table for outdoor meals, a small kitchenette, and lounge seating that faces the reservoir directly. A cabin like this lives outdoors as much as in, and the deck is built to make that easy in any weather.
Room to Grow
The most valuable thing about Cabaña del Embalse may not be visible in the photos of the finished rooms. Underneath the elevated deck, a concrete structure is already in place, engineered and poured to support an expansion: three more bedrooms and a jacuzzi deck, built whenever the next owner is ready. That foundation work is typically the slowest, most expensive, and most disruptive part of any renovation, and here it is already done.
Cabaña del Embalse is ready to live in as it stands today, two bedrooms and one bathroom on the water, or to operate as a short-term rental. Either way, the expansion base means the next owner is not choosing between the cabin they can afford now and the property they actually want long term. Both are available on the same lot.
Who Cabaña del Embalse Suits
This is a property for buyers who want to be on the water, not just near it. The scale suits a couple or a small family looking for a weekend cabin with room for guests, and the concrete expansion base makes it a rare find for anyone planning to grow into a larger home over time without buying a second lot. For a buyer who has been searching the Guatapé-El Peñol basin for something with real water access, rather than a view from a hillside, a cabin like this comes up rarely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Cabaña del Embalse?
COP 450,000,000, approximately $138,000 USD at the July 2026 exchange rate of roughly 3,262.58 COP per dollar. COP is the source of truth for the price; the USD figure is an approximation.
Where exactly is the property located?
Vereda Puente Hondita, El Peñol, Antioquia, on the Guatapé-El Peñol reservoir, about 1.5 hours from Medellín by paved road. The jurisdiction is El Peñol, not Guatapé, even though the reservoir is shared between both municipalities.
Does the property have direct water access?
Yes. Cabaña del Embalse includes private access down to the reservoir, plus a covered deck built out over the water side of the lot.
How big is the cabin and the lot?
The cabin has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The lot is 500 m² (about 0.12 acres). Built area has not been confirmed and is not listed as a specification.
Can the cabin be expanded?
Yes. A concrete structure under the cabin is already built for a future expansion of three additional bedrooms and a jacuzzi deck, whenever the owner chooses to build them.
Is the title clear?
Yes. The property has escrituras al 100%, a fully clean title, confirmed for this specific listing.
How do I schedule a viewing?
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