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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5240.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Breakfast available
  • 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

PICTUREQUE VILLA IT'S OWN PRIVATE COVE LAKE DOCK Palapa Swings Kayaks SUP Boards

Maya Cala Description

The Casa & Nest ~ includes Great Room, Tiki Bar ~ Rooftop
Lakefront on " Laguna Bacalar " in the jungle on it's own private cove away from all the hustle and bustle.

The villa is perfect for couples, small family, friends 2 to 4 guests vacationing togetheror you can rent the entire Villa for larger groups. I rent to one reservation at one time so you have the entire property to yourselves.

Option to book Extra Services - PERSONAL CHEF is available for meals -Maid services comes daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If interested please request after confirmation

The villa is set up so you have privacy or quite times or hang out togeter in the Great room, Tiki Bar or front deck off the Casa. You will enjoy the incredible lagoon, stunning landscape, and nature in its purest form; pay attention you will see toucans, monkeys and more!

Good Starlink internet /Wi-Fi, TVs in the Casa, Casita ,Nest and Perch A/C in the Casa ,Casita Nest and Perch and there is ceiling fans everywhere.

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 very small bedroom has a single bed, that is okay for a child the Casa has 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.

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, 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 and at dusk for the most captivating sunsets and stargazing.

Property manager

Sally Attwell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please take care as it was your own and leave as you found it .\nPlease bring your own Beach towels , Maya cala's towels are not allowed off the prope

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bacalar

Located in Quintana Roo, this villa is on the beach. 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.) - 111 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 PICTUREQUE VILLA IT'S OWN PRIVATE COVE LAKE DOCK Palapa Swings Kayaks SUP Boards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PICTUREQUE VILLA IT'S OWN PRIVATE COVE LAKE DOCK Palapa Swings Kayaks SUP Boards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PICTUREQUE VILLA IT'S OWN PRIVATE COVE LAKE DOCK Palapa Swings Kayaks SUP Boards?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is PICTUREQUE VILLA IT'S OWN PRIVATE COVE LAKE DOCK Palapa Swings Kayaks SUP Boards located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly villa is within 32 mi (52 km) of Lake Bacalar, Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Canal de los Piratas. Cenote Negro and Cenote Azul are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Encanto!
My partner and I wanted a quiet week away from the crowds and construction in the busier parts of QRoo. We had never heard of Laguna Bacalar, a water taxi captain in puerto cancun said if he could go anywhere in Mexico he would choose Laguna Bacalar. We found this rental - and while it was quite big for two, it was the perfect escape from the real world. We watched birds all day, snuck down for romantic sunset dips in our private lake and saw one other person all five days - on a boat in the middle of the laguna. The rain at night made it even more magical. We wake up very early and the lack of light pollution allowed us to drink our coffee on the roof and enjoy the stars, then the sunrise. We went in to Bacalar to shop at the market (we speak ok spanish, google translate helped us a lot!) and travelled to the archaeological ruins in Dzimbache where we saw howler monkeys and toucans. I would love to bring a group of people here - it’s just a perfect getaway. Pay close attention, you’ll find art hiding everywhere. Our hosts were in. contact with us whenever we needed something. We can’t wait to return. We did not use the kayaks but we did use the boogie boards. I was very impressed with the quality of the gear for loan - usually you get beat up old gear but everything here is high quality- if you love to SUP or Kayak, this is the place - the lake is glass. The bed was comfy and the linens and towels were lovely. It was very hot in June.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay in Paradise!
It was a magical house! Everything was beautiful and the outside space was a dream! A rooftop to watch stars and monkeys, a nice large outside patio to eat and watch the lagoon and then a nice outdoor area at the lagoon with lounge chairs, swings and paddleboards and canoes! And the option to have a personal chef come - he was incredible! We will definitely be back! Location was also great! 15 min to Bacalar town center!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle Paradise
Maya Cala is a relaxing and beautiful retreat. From kayaking to bird watching, each moment surrounds you with the sound of the jungle and the waves of the lake. Simply a vacation paradise. The property manager is always informative, kind, and available and Chef Pedro is fantastic. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ricardo L., San Diego

Amazing location!
Incredible view and access to the lake, this is a place where you can easily spend a week, but you must remember that you are in a jungle and well it's not all as easy as the Four Seasons. I do highly recommend this property for anyone looking for peace, quiet and privacy. Also, Sally does a fantastic job with all the details, you won't miss a beat if you read instructions! There a few maintenance opportunities and only reason I didn't rate five stars, I am sure soon will be resolved. Btw: All kinds of water toys on the property to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

beautiful jewell
The house is beautiful and funcional , the owner Sally is kind and always outstanding. The views are amazing to the Bacalar Lake . Miguel the house custodian is very kind to. We enjoyed a beautiful days in Bacalar. The city of Bacalar is beautiful and only 20 minutes of the house. Thanks a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Sally Attwell

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Hello, I'm Sally.

I love Gardening and have enjoyed creating a garden in Mexico. I Garden in Canada and now I have been gardening in the jungle in Mexico , I love the very different planting options.

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 built in Maya Cala in 2010 an amazing private magical world 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 views from the Casa , Casita, Nest and Perch along with a large Great room.
Gentle tropical breezes, warm clear water, starry nights and the seductive sounds of a genuine jungle paradise.

I chose this location on Laguana Bacalar and would love to share the magical, seclusion and beauty it provides.
The villa is nestled in the jungle on low bluff steps from the water on it's own private cove over looking the lake with views from the Casa , Casita, Nest and Great room.
Gentle tropical breezes, warm clear water, starry nights and the seductive sounds of a genuine jungle paradise. I chose this location on Laguana Bacalar and would love to share the serenity seclusion and beauty it provides. Enjoy !

Why they chose this property

The lake, jungle , privacy and the stunning views, a gift to wake up well-rested in a beautiful place with one of nature's most stunning landscapes waiting outside, seductive sounds of an enchanted jungle full of bird’s; nature's most magnificent symphony and other moments are silent. You will see 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

The Villa on its own private cove the most exclusive spot on the lake. Stunning views of Laguna Bacalar
I rent the Villa in 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.

Each unit has its own terrace, terraces and space that provide sun and shade and stunning vistas up and down Laguna Bacalar and across the lake, enjoy sunsets and sunrises while sipping your morning coffee or evening drinks and enjoy the views.

Languages:

English