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Beach
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 143053 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Bacalar, QROO
  • Fort of San Felipe
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Municipal Spa of Bacalar
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

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

MAYA CALA ~LAKEFRONT STUNNING PRIVATE SETTING DOCK PALAPA & SWINGS SUP-B KAYAKS


Entire Villa: Casa, Casita, Nest, Perch ~ includes Great Room & Tiki Bar ~ Rooftop
LAKE FRONT MAYA CALA Villa Magical Hidden Cove, Dock Lake Palapa, kayaks, SUP -Boards
You will enjoy the incredible lagoon the most exclusive spots on the lake. Nestled from the hustle bustle but close proximity to all popular tourist attractions.
STARLINK WI-FI -AC and TV's in Casa, Casita, Nest and Perch
Option to book EXTRA SERVICES - you can request this after confirming your reservation.
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.
MAID SERVICE
Maid services our separate from Maya Cala ~ Maid will come from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Daily, great value and you pay management or the maid directly.

The house is stunning, spacious, and comfortable. A gift to wake up well-rested in a beautiful place with one of nature’s most stunning landscapes waiting outside.
Private swimming, dock & lake palapa, swings, floating raft, kayaks, SUP boards.
Starlink Wi-Fi, TV, A/C in Casa, Casita ,Nest and Perch.
The entire Villa ~ The villa is perfect for large family's, groups or retreats vacationing together, the design is unique to give privacy and quite times , be together and gather at the TIKI BAR, The GREAT ROOM, FRONT DECK or down on the Lake Palapa. You will enjoy the incredible lagoon, captivating views, nature in its purest form; the setting is a completely private sanctum, you will see many song birds, toucans, monkeys and more!
Below is the property description
THE 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.
THE 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. ​
THE 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.
THE PERCH
An airy space perched up in the jungle canopy with big windows with a terrace that feels like you are right in the jungle. Watch the monkeys flying in the trees and a great spot for bird watching. Incudes a well-equipped kitchenette with fridge/freezer, propane 2- burner stove, toaster, blender, and microwave. It has a queen pillow top bed, double pillow top bed, Sky TV, Spacious washroom, 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 TIKI Bar: spiral stair takes you to the roof top "observatory" with sweeping 360-degree views.
THE 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 - storage for the lake toys, life jackets . 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 views and jungle canopy. 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.

Outdoor cooking area with a beautiful stone BBQ for grilling and dinning on Maya Cala's private cove "a magical setting, you can dine, relax in the comfortable setting of Maya Cala.

Property manager

Sally Attwell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Lakefront - noise travels music be inside 11:00
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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: 14
Note from host: lakefront - noise travels music be inside 11:00
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bacalar

Located in Bacalar, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Lake Bacalar. Travelling with kids? Consider Manatee Sanctuary and Santuario del Manati. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bacalar, QROO

What's nearby

  • Fort of San Felipe - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Municipal Spa of Bacalar - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cenote Negro - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cenote Cocalitos - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant el Barril de Bacalar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪I Scream Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Tito - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ajal - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria el Trompo de K'los - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MAYA CALA ~LAKEFRONT STUNNING PRIVATE SETTING DOCK PALAPA & SWINGS SUP-B KAYAKS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MAYA CALA ~LAKEFRONT STUNNING PRIVATE SETTING DOCK PALAPA & SWINGS SUP-B KAYAKS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MAYA CALA ~LAKEFRONT STUNNING PRIVATE SETTING DOCK PALAPA & SWINGS SUP-B KAYAKS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MAYA CALA ~LAKEFRONT STUNNING PRIVATE SETTING DOCK PALAPA & SWINGS SUP-B KAYAKS located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bacalar villa is within a 15-minute walk of Fort of San Felipe, Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Lake Bacalar. Cenote Negro and Municipal Spa of Bacalar are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

GARY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
25th Anniversary
Great place but several maintenance issues on first day from no shower pressure or hot water in two bathrooms to ceiling fans not working in the un-air-conditioned central room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Bacalar
We had an amazing stay at the lake house. The photos do not do justice to the house or the location. It is magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

celia r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
We spent one week in this beautiful spot. Our group varied on age from 9 to 85 and everyone had fun. Staff (Bartolo and Rocio) we’re very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect if you want to avoid crowds and enjoy nature (You will need a car if you plan on visiting the town). The house is right in the jungle so we were able to see monkeys hanging from the trees and lots of different birds. All the bedrooms had a beautiful view of the jungle or the lake. The house had everything we needed to have fun and stay safe in the water like life jackets, kayaks and paddle boards. The lake has warm clear water that makes it easy to spend the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

donna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Gem
We spent two wonderful nights at this unique hidden gem. Sally was very helpful and answered all our questions in a timely period. The house is ideal for large family or friends with plenty of space. We did the chef for breakfast and lunch excellent food experience. This was at a reasonable cost. Would recommend that you explore this experience. especially if you arrive late at night as the town Bacalar is a good distance away. We didn’t manage to find a good local grocery for the essentials that we would have liked. The weather is good with a light breeze. Would highly recommend that you do a boat tour of the lake and include the rapids. We did an afternoon that included sunset a Memorable trip. Thank you for everything we look forward to returning soon. Mason Family April 2022
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

guillermo

Liked: Communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sally Attwell

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Hello, I'm Sally.
I have a love for creating gardens, I garden in Canada and now I have been gardening in Mexico , I love the very different planting options. My garden in Canada has been a evolving and change with whimsical spaces for years. My Mexico garden has meandering paths and spaces but with tropical plants intermixed with the jungle.
My favorite hobbies are anything to do with home improvements, Designing, renovations and interior decorating.

I have a full-service Hair Salon in Canada Penticton that i worked at for years - Best Little Hair House, that my daughter runs now.

I bought the land in Mexico in 2009 and started the building process right away on this magical setting on Laguna Bacalar in the jungle with nature. Over the years I have added on to Maya cala three separate times as you will see what Maya Cala is today,

The Incredible lake is like a huge bathtub, Laguna Bacalar is known as the lake of seven colors!
The villa is nestled in the jungle on low bluff, steps from the water on its own private cove overlooking the lake with incredible views.

I chose this location on Laguana Bacalar for the lake, privacy and captivating views.
The villa is nestled in the jungle on low bluff steps from the water on it's own private cove over looking the lake.
Gentle tropical breezes, warm clear water and the seductive sounds of a jungle paradise.

I welcome you to enjoy this hidden cove that is a enchanting paradise. come you will recharge in solitude.

Why they chose this property

The lake, jungle , privacy and the stunning views,.
It is a gift to wake up well-rested in a beautiful place with one of nature's most stunning landscapes waiting outside,

Colorful toucan’s songbirds, monkeys, coati, peccary, hummingbirds galore!
Our location is privileged; nestled from the hustle bustle but proximity to all the popular tourist attractions.
Maya Cala is in a gated community with surveillance, so you feel relaxed, each property owner has over an acre of land, so it is very private.

What makes this property unique


I chose this location on Laguana the most exclusive spot on the with it's own private cove, incredible views and the beauty it provides

The Villa is nestled in the jungle on low bluff steps from the water over looking the lake with warm clear water with a very private setting, seductive sounds in a jungle paradise.

I rent the Villa with three options for small, medium or large groups and families can rent the entire villa or part of the villa that works with their number of people and budget.
Each booking enjoys the entire property to themselves as I only book one reservation at one time, so all guests enjoy the experience.

The Villa has Starlink good Internet / WIFI TVs in the Casa, Casita, Nest and Perch we have A/C, in Casa, Casita, Nest and Perch and ceiling fans are everywhere.

There is a dock, lake Palapa, floating raft, lake swings, bogie boards, lake toys, life jackets for guests use and a outdoor cooking area with huge stone BBQ.
Roof Top Tiki Bar ~Unique Spaces~ 360- -degrees view point, for views of the jungle canopy & lake for the most captivating sunsets and stargazing.
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 and close by area Amenities

Secured Gated communities (only residents and/or their guests can gain vehicle access.

Languages:

English