Perched on the shores of Lake Palapa, Maya Cala Villa offers an exclusive retreat with a private dock and stunning lake views. Unwind in the Tiki Bar, explore nature via kayak or SUP boards, or indulge in local flavors with our personal chef service. This unique villa features spacious living areas, including a Great Room and multiple decks perfect for relaxation.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathrooms279 sq m
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
LAKEFRONT AMAZING VILLA! away from the hustle & Bustle ~Dock Palapa Kayaks SUP~B
The Casa, Casita & Nest ~ includes Great Room & Tiki Bar ~ Rooftop Dock - Lake Palapa- swings, kayaks SUP ~ on our Magical Hidden Cove. Private and comfortable a unique design with incredible views. 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; many birds and wildlife you will see toucans, monkeys and more!
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.
Nestled from the hustle bustle but proximity to all the popular tourist attractions
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.
DOCK - LAKE PALAPA - SWINGS, FLOATING RAFT, KAYAKS, SUP Boards 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 and at dusk for the most captivating sunsets and stargazing.
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 amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Boat
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Bacalar travel guide
Is LAKEFRONT AMAZING VILLA! away from the hustle & Bustle ~Dock Palapa Kayaks SUP~B pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at LAKEFRONT AMAZING VILLA! away from the hustle & Bustle ~Dock Palapa Kayaks SUP~B?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT AMAZING VILLA! away from the hustle & Bustle ~Dock Palapa Kayaks SUP~B?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT AMAZING VILLA! away from the hustle & Bustle ~Dock Palapa Kayaks SUP~B?
Checkout is at 3:00 PM.
Where is LAKEFRONT AMAZING VILLA! away from the hustle & Bustle ~Dock Palapa Kayaks SUP~B 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 Ecopark Bacalar are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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LAKEFRONT AMAZING VILLA! away from the hustle & Bustle ~Dock Palapa Kayaks SUP~B Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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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~:-)
Robyn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jose N.
19 Aug 2016
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!
Jose N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Alexander H.
28 Mar 2016
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.
Alexander H.
Archival
8/10 Good
Claudia D.
19 Mar 2016
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/)