House in Bacalar, QROO

Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ 15% Special Discount for Booking 7 days or more

Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ 15% Special Discount for Booking 7 days or more

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Overview of Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ 15% Special Discount for Booking 7 days or more

4.3 out of 5 Excellent
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Check out the area

Bacalar, QROO
  • Popular LocationLake Bacalar4 min drive
  • Popular LocationChacchoben Ruins17 min drive
  • Popular LocationLaguna Bacalar Ecological Park30 min drive
  • AirportChetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed, 1 Single Futon and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ 15% Special Discount for Booking 7 days or more

Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ Dock - Lake Palapa kayaks SUP ~ Magical Hidden Cove

PRIVATE LAKE FRONT VILLA, very comfortable unique design with incredible views.
You will enjoy the incredible lagoon on the most exclusive spot on the lake.
Nestled from the hustle bustle but proximity to all the popular tourist attractions
AC , WIFI , Safelight TV
Option to book extra services
PERSONAL CHEF- The Chef comes to Maya Cala ~ Our personal chef service handles shopping for groceries and all the provisions, menu design, cooking service and cleanup. please ask to add after confirming your reservation.
Option - for MAID SERVICE
If you rent a package that does not include maid service, you can request this after confirming your reservation, management will make arrangements ~ Maid services our separate from Maya Cala ~ Maid will come from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Daily, great value and you pay the maid directly.

DOCK - LAKE PALAPA - SWINGS, FLOATING RAFT, KAYAKS, SUP Boards bogie boards for guest use.
TIKI BAR ~ ROOF TOP Observatory 360 - Degree Views

The villa is perfect for large family, groups or retreats vacationing together, you will be together but will have privacy for quite times. You will enjoy the incredible lagoon, stunning landscape, and nature in its purest form; pay attention you will see toucans, spider monkeys and more!

Casa
"Spectacular views" Large glass windows in the kitchen, living area and primary bedroom look over the lake with amazing views that open onto a large terrace. The Interior theme has striking architecture with an emphasis on mahogany wood used throughout. kitchen and living space are open concept. This is the main kitchen when large groups rent the Villa. A fully equipped kitchen, stainless steel full fridge/freezer, six burner stove/oven, all the small appliances to cook up a storm, living area with TV, primary bedroom has a queen pillow-top bed, and a small bedroom has a single bed,1.5 bathrooms.

Casa opens onto the Great Room and opens onto a beautiful lake front terrace with table, seating that you can enjoy meals or relax and immerse yourself in the spectacular, natural landscape with stunning lake views.

CASITA
A private 2-bedroom 1-bathroom suite, tucked away in its own corner of the villa with views of the jungle, peek a boo view of the lake, decorated in a jungle theme with Talavera tiles for a wonderful Mexico charm. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a stainless-steel fridge/freezer and stove/oven and all small appliances. The TV is on a swing mounted to view from living area and primary BR. Wood sliding doors that separate the living area and bedroom close for privacy. The 2nd BR has a double bed with sliding glass doors opening onto the terrace. Glass doors open to a covered palapa terrace where your surrounded by nature at its finest, watch for toucans or monkeys flying through the trees.

NEST
Is our "penthouse" of bedrooms. Private well-appointed and spacious with an organic theme using natural fibers and warm wood, amazingly comfortable King bed, lounge area with a queen futon and TV, single bed tucked away available for any situation, a coffee bar and 3-piece bathroom. Couples love the privacy and views the Nest offers, when we have large groups, we have options to sleep five guests as the Nest converts to a dorm for extra sleeping with the queen futon, for large families, groups or yoga retreats. Large glass sliding doors and two private decks with STUNNING VIEWS.

Note: If you follow along the catwalk you come to a door that opens to the rooftop TIKI Bar, the Perch entrance and spiral stairs that takes you to the roof top "observatory" with sweeping 360-degree views.

GREAT ROOM
The Great room has a separation divider; the lake side is the dining hall that has a beautiful wood dining table that seats twelve to fourteen. The great room features 27' ceilings, curved wall with large glass windows that look out to the lake. A great gathering spot for family's and groups vacationing together. There is a sideboard and a queen futon to relax or additional sleeping space if necessary. Sliding doors open into the Casa kitchen from the great room.

Beyond the divider is an armoire one side is storage for the lake toys, life jackets on the other side there is extra kitchen items - turkey roaster etc. There is a library bookcase filed with books and board games, this is also the entrance for the Casita, up the stairs takes you up to the catwalk. First door you will come to is the Nest entrance, continue past the Nest and you will come to a door that opens onto the roof top deck with the Tiki Bar, Spiral stairs take you up to the highest viewing point; 360 lake views and jungle canopy.

Tiki Bar & Highest Roof Top ~ Observatory 360-Degree Viewpoint

Stunning lake and jungle views throughout the villa, each living space has its own private terrace or deck. Evening lighting throughout the property with a flick of a switch you light up the jungle for a magical ambiance.

We have a cool Roof Top Tiki Bar; fun swings for seating and a nice spot to gather for social hour as the evening turns to dusk climb up the spiral staircase to the highest rooftop with sweeping 360-degree views of the jungle canopy & lake.

Maya Cala's observatory ~ at dusk for the most captivating sunsets and stargazing. Rest your mind, look up to the stars. you will encounter a sky studded with thousands of twinkling stars that have always captivated mankind.

Option if you have more guest to add to your reservation please let us know as we have options to add the Perch that has more beds, kitchenet, large washroom with huge shower.
This can add the Perch with an additional cost.
Perch
The Perch is an airy space and is perched up in the jungle canopy with big windows and terrace looking right into jungle. Watch the monkeys leaping through the trees, it is the perfect spot to relax and watch the birds as well. There is a well-equipped kitchenette with fridge/freezer, propane 2- burner stove, toaster, blender, and microwave. It has a Queen pillow top bed and a Double pillow top bed. The TV is mounted to view from the whole space or if you are lying in bed. The huge washroom has a walk-in rain shower, dressing area and closet. The space is completely private and away from the rest of the Villa. It opens onto the rooftop deck where the Tiki Bar is located: you will see spiral stair this takes you to the highest roof top "observatory" with sweeping 360-degree views. The Perch can be rented along with the whole villa or any part of the villa.

Property manager

Sally Attwell
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Noise travels - No music outside after 11:00 PM

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Noise travels - No music outside after 11:00 PM
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bacalar

Located in Bacalar, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Chacchoben Ruins and Fort of San Felipe are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Bacalar and Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Bacalar - 4 min drive
  • Chacchoben Ruins - 17 min drive
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park - 30 min drive
  • Fort of San Felipe - 31 min drive
  • Cenote Cocalitos - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jugo de Piña - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ 15% Special Discount for Booking 7 days or more pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ 15% Special Discount for Booking 7 days or more ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ 15% Special Discount for Booking 7 days or more ?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Lake Front Maya Cala Villa ~ 15% Special Discount for Booking 7 days or more located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bacalar villa is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Bacalar and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Chacchoben Ruins. Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Polytechnic University of Bacalar are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

Robyn M.

An absolutely beautiful location on Lake Bacalar!
Very quiet and private. I enjoyed waking to the birds calling throughout the jungle. The absolute mirror image of the large heron fishing at the waters edge and the groups of parrots flying over were a wonderful sight! Maya Cala was a special find for my family get away! We all enjoyed the Blue Shower! What a view! We are very curious as to what the big creature was that we saw making belly rolls offshore! Could it have been tarpon? Went in search with the kayaks, but the mystery was left unsolved~:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Jose N.

Excellent property in an even better location
This was our first visit to Bacalar, it is trully an amazing place. If you are looking for a secluded lakefront property where you can feel like you are part of nature, this is the place. We spent 4 days in Sally´s house and it was an incredible experience, although being in a gated community it feels like you are totally by yourself and we never saw anyone else in the lagoon during our vacation. The house has a couple of Kayaks that our kids loved, feeling like explorers researching all over the lake, they went by themselves and decided where to unload to snorkel around. The town of Bacalar is a 15 to 20 min drive from the house and Chetumal´s airport is about 50 minutes, but you should rent a car or you won´t be able to move around the area. If you come make sure to make a whole day trip to Mahahual, an amazing beach town with a very interesting vibe just 50 minutes from the house in the opposite direction from Bacalar, we had an incredible meal and day in Beach club www.nacionalbeachclub.com, the chef is a definite grill master, you have to try the octopus! It is really a must see place on your visit here. In a few words, if you want to feel what is like to be immersed in nature, spend a few days in a jungle paradise with a tranquil lagoon at your disposal, this is your place, you won´t be dissapointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

Alexander H.

Tolles Haus am See
Wir haben 2 Nächte auf unserer Rundreise in der Villa Maya Cala verbracht. Sally , die Vermieterin gibt immer super schnell Rückmeldung, das hat alles sehr gut geklappt. Vor Ort hilft einem dann Miguel bei allen erdenklichen Angelegenheiten. Die Beschreibungen und Anleitungen waren sehr hilfreich. Beschreibung des Hauses entsprach der Realität. Bitte vor Ankunft an den Supermarkteinkauf denken, sonst muss man nach Bacalar weiterfahren und dort ist auch nicht so viel geboten. Das Haus hat einen eigenen Zugang zum See, einen kleinen Steg und neuerdings eine Palapa im See (haben wir zum Frühstück genutzt). Wir waren im Casa zu viert (2 Pärchen). Es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht - großer Kühlschrank, Küche mit allen Utensilien und offeem Wohnzimmer, Esszimmer, 3 Kayaks (2x1, 1x2 Personen), Grillplatz, Schwimmausrüstung,... Mit den Kayaks sind wir auch ca. 1 Stunde auf eine kleine Insel gefahren, ein Bier getrunken und wieder zurück :). Betten waren bequem, A/C kostet extra, ist es aber wert. Gibt allerdings nur eine in einem Schlafzimmer, im anderen nur Fan. 2 kleine Sachen haben uns ein bisschen gestört: 1. ein etwas feucht-muffiger Geruch und 2. wohl ein Ameisennest in einem der abgeschlossenen Schränke, die dann v.a. nachts immer an der Decke rumgelaufen sind. Ist halt mehr oder weniger im Dschungel. Deshalb auch Mückenspray nicht vergessen! Zum Entspannen super, wer Action will ist hier am falschen Ort.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

Claudia D.

Urlaub am See
Wir hatten die Casa gemietet. Wir fanden die Lage der Wohnung und den Blick von der Terrasse schöner als bei der Casita. Es war alles da was man braucht. Auch mit dem Einlass am Tor hat es gut geklappt. Alle waren sehr freundlich. Leider hatten wir im März nicht so das perfekte Wetter, es war sehr windig und es gab hohe Wellen. Wer die Einsamkeit sucht ist hier gut aufgehoben, mitten in der Natur. Wer viele Touren macht und öffters nach Bacalar möchte, sollte die Fahrtzeiten mit rechnen (für machen Europäer etwas zu lang). Die Zufahrt zum Haus ist perfekt und man findest es einfach. Machen solltet Ihr auf jeden fall eine Bootstour auf dem See Ausflüge nach Kohunlich und Dzibanche, liegen etwas weiter weg, aber es lohnt sich. Wir haben alles mit einem normalen Mietwagen gemacht. Auch Chacchoben lohnt sich (liegt nicht so weit weg). P.s. es gibt in der Nähe ein deutsches Paar, welches Kajaktouren und einen Duschungelwalk anbietet. War der perfekte Ausflug. (http://www.activenaturebacalar.com/)

About the host

Hosted by Sally Attwell

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Hi, I am Sally, I live in Canada Penticton.

I have been in the hair industry for half a decade and own a Hair salon in downtown Penticton that my daughter runs and owns with me.
My favorite hobbies are home improvements, designing, renovations, interior decorating and my passion for creating garden spaces.

I've had a love for gardening since I was a young girl. My garden in Canada has been an evolving change of whimsical spaces that I have enjoyed creating over the years.

2009 I bought land on Laguna Bacalar in the Riviera Maya about 1.5 hr. past Tulum a hour from the Belize boarder.
I built Maya Cala because of the amazing freshwater lake and the magical setting.
I have added additions with many renovations, and this has become one adventure, challenge, struggle after another “a labor of love”
The Unique design of the Villa works well with small, larger family's or groups that vacation together but at the same time enjoy their own space and a little privacy.
Gardening in Mexico has been so fun creating meandering paths, watching it evolve over the years with tropical plants intermixed with the jungle.

For me, the best part of Maya Cala is the jungle garden, incredible lagoon, with captivating views, and the cove that is the perfect swimming spot.
Nature in its purest form; the setting is a completely private sanctum, you see songbirds, waterbeds, toucans, monkeys’ coati, peccary! Away from the hustle and bustle and a breathtaking setting.

I welcome you to enjoy this hidden cove an enchanting oasis, come you will be recharge in solitude.

Why they chose this property

For me, the best part of Maya Cala for me is jungle gardening, incredible lagoon, with captivating views, and the cove that is the perfect swimming spot.
Nature in its purest form; the setting is a completely private sanctum, you see songbirds, waterbeds, toucans, monkeys’ coati, peccary! It is a breathtaking magical setting.

What makes this property unique


This is a unique setting with a cove area at the shoreline, a beautiful Villa with captivating views.
It's all about the lake!
There is a dock, lake Palapa, floating raft, lake swings, Kayaks , SUP boards, bogie boards, lake toys, life jackets for guests use and outdoor cooking BBQ .

Roof Top Tiki Bar ~Unique Spaces~ 360-Degree Viewpoint
Stunning lake and jungle views throughout the villa, each living space has its own private terrace or deck. We have a cool Roof Top Tiki Bar; then climb up the spiral staircase to the highest rooftop with sweeping 360-degree views of the jungle canopy & lake.

Maya Cala's observatory ~ at dusk for the most captivating sunsets and stargazing. Rest your mind, look up to the stars. you will encounter a sky studded with thousands of twinkling stars.
nature in its purest form; the setting is a completely private sanctum, you will see many songbirds, toucans, monkeys and more!

Close Day Trips & Tourist Attractions
The Villa is privileged because of its amazing location and proximity to many tourist attractions. Area Amenities

Secured Gated communities (only residents and/or their guests can gain vehicle access)
Complete privacy, very magical and peaceful setting.
Night watchman at guard booth. There is a gate at the HYW and a 2nd gate with a Guard Booth and night watchman.

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