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WATERFRONT VERY PRIVATE Cabaña -steps to water

WATERFRONT VERY PRIVATE Cabaña -steps to water

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Ariel view of your private lake front Cabana.  Private entrance to the water
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
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Overview of WATERFRONT VERY PRIVATE Cabaña -steps to water

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bacalar, QRO
  • Popular LocationLake Bacalar8 min walk
  • Popular LocationLaguna Bacalar Ecological Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMunicipal Spa of Bacalar8 min drive
  • AirportChetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

WATERFRONT VERY PRIVATE Cabaña -steps to water

WATERFRONT SECLUDED HIDEAWAY WITH PRIVATE ACCESS to LAGUNA BACALAR

Of the 3 villas on our 500 feet of shoreline,
Enjoy your own private entrance to Laguna Bacalar with just 5 steps to the water. Our one bedroom Cabana features a huge patio right on the water’s edge . At your private entrance to Lake Bacalar you have 2 chairs where you can listen to the morning birds and drink your coffee in total privacy. The Cabana itself has a fully equipped kitchen with two AC units plus fans. There is also a queen size sleeper sofa in the living area. The spacious bathroom has hot and cold running water. Sit on your patio and listen to the waves hitting the shoreline – or the many birds singing throughout the day. We have seen both flocks of parrots, parakeets and toucans in the trees . Plus our rare white billed woodpecker. The shared dock is just a two minute walk away where you can enjoy swimming , floating or simply relaxing under the shaded palapa. There is wifi throughout the property making it easy to work or stream videos.
We are only a 7 minute from town but due to our northern location – we are extremely quiet, peaceful and private. And the stars you can see at night breathtaking!!
And we are dog friendly too!!!
Come and enjoy peace and solitude here at Pehaltun.

- Full kitchen: 4-burner stove with oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, pots & pans, dishes, glasses & utensils, cutting board

- In-suite tiled bathroom, couple-size shower, towels

- Bar and table with chairs inside, plus a table and chairs for 4 outside

- Hammock inside, lounge chairs outside

- A/C in bedroom and in living area, large ceiling fan, floor fan

- 24/7 electricity and hot water

- 20-liter tanks of drinking water, replaced as needed

- Smart Tv with Netflix (access to your account needed to use)

- Free wireless Internet inside and throughout most of the property

- Small safe in villa

- Smoking allowed only on the terrace, with an ashtray

Cleaning services on request for longer stays, once per week.
Guest access
Guests in our three villas share access to our dock and the hammocks and lounges under its palapa. We have 3 single sit-on-top kayaks and an excellent canoe (FREE!) for exploring the laguna or paddling to our nearest favorite restaurant.
Other things to note
NOTE: There are 30 steps leading from the parking area down to the Cabaña. Please check our other 2 villas if you have difficulty with long stairways.

Check in is between 12:00 and 6:00pm, so please plan your flights and drive time accordingly. We are 4 hours south of Cancun airport, the last 2 hours of which have almost no cell signal or streetlights. We are 40 minutes from Chetumal airport, where evening flight arrivals are often delayed.

You are always welcome to arrive early and relax on the dock until your villa is ready (we have a separate bathroom and changing area). On your departure day, you are welcome to enjoy the dock and laguna after checking out. Late checkout may be available.

We love animals. We have six friendly dogs who like new people, especially kids. ! They live in our house, at the other end of the property. They spend most of their time near the house, unless you love dogs, in which case they know it and may hang out near you. . If you would like to bring yours, do! But please check with us in advance. And you and pooches are always welcome to join us for the morning jungle walk! :-)

Property manager

Marissa Barker

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud music after 11pm. Be respectful of other guests.

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

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

About the area

Bacalar

Located in Bacalar, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Bacalar and Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park. Manatee Sanctuary and Santuario del Manati are also worth visiting.
Map
Bacalar, QRO

What's nearby

  • Lake Bacalar - 8 min walk
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park - 5 min drive
  • Fort of San Felipe - 6 min drive
  • Municipal Spa of Bacalar - 8 min drive
  • Cenote Cocalitos - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taqueria Chepe - 5 min drive
  • La Playita - 6 min drive
  • Marisqueria el Taco Loco - 3 min drive
  • Finisterre Bacalar - 6 min drive
  • La Catrina - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATERFRONT VERY PRIVATE Cabaña -steps to water pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT VERY PRIVATE Cabaña -steps to water?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT VERY PRIVATE Cabaña -steps to water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT VERY PRIVATE Cabaña -steps to water located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Bacalar and 3 mi (4.7 km) from Polytechnic University of Bacalar. Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Fort of San Felipe are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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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

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for!
Quiet, beautiful seclusion! Host was helpful and kind. The place was better than expected and we'd love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay!!
Beautiful grounds and house on the lagoon. Enjoyed swimming, kayaking and relaxing in the cabana. Marissa was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maj Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot with the most welcoming people
We were lucky to spend a bit more than a week at this lovely place - and we could have stayed even longer. The most fantastic cabin right next to the clear blue water where we had several swims each days. Amazing wildlife for the kids to look explore. And Marissa and the crew was very lovely and helpfull. It’s a small drive to town - so best with a car. But the city is nice to - with local life and lots of nice places to eat and local life. We’re definitely dreaming of coming back - although Denmark is a bit far away. But we give our highest recommendations to visit this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A small slice of heaven
My husband and I have long been fans of the beauty of Laguna Bacalar, since 1992, but only recently found this delightful small cottage! We have already booked again. This is absolute peace and privacy. Yes, there are two other smaller cottages but spaced well apart, so one really has a very private setting. Plus the adjoining property house is at the top of that land so one has "no neighbors" either. The cottage sits right at the laguna edge, slightly raised, and screened from anyone passing by with tree foliage, giving you lovely view of birds and a few wild orchids growing out of the old trees. The lagoon is clear as a bell here, and sunrise brings flocks of small parrots going out for their morning foray in search of the days food. We also saw a hawk and a crane, as well as Chachalakas, Doves, and Flycatchers, and a delightful squirrel who found the last zapote fruit from one of the front trees. The large terrace is the perfect place to just listen to nature and soak in the tranquility of this magic place. Watch the sunrise and set, and the cloud formations reflected on the calm lagoon. I might add that the cottage has a complete kitchen, with just about everything one needs to really cook. Yes, there are several series of stairs: from the car park down, and from both edges of the terrace down to the lake and a dirt path to the communal dock and covered palapa, but none of this gave me problems, at age 75. One just goes slowly! AND NO OUTSIDE LIGHTS IN YOUR FACE all night long! The manager, Marissa, was more than helpful, saving us from a very bad decision in another place, and suggesting this cottage, plus the very nice staff, Emma and her husband Benjamin, who were most gracious. We were enchanted, but then it was exactly what we were looking for. Peace and quiet. We could have just stayed. Kristine and Santiago
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marissa Barker

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Ginny is the owner of Pehaltun. She created this oasis out of nothing back in 2005. I meet her as a guest and fell in love with the Laguna Bacalar and the heaven she created. When Ginny decided to retire she let me take over at the manager - enabling me to live in this paradise! I am originally from the US. But love Mexico and the Mexican people so much I will probably never go back! I really enjoy meeting the guests and helping them experience the same feeling of peace and tranquility I have each day living here!

Why they chose this property

Pehaltun is truly unique. A very large property - 150 meters/500 feet of lake front with only 3 rental units on it creating privacy like you probably don't experience every day. There is a dock perfect for relaxing with hammocks both on the dock and over the water. The fresh water lake is so many shades of blue you almost cannot believe it is real. And the water also is very very clear! At night millions of stars shine thru. And each morning the only sounds you hear are the birds ! It really is piece of heaven on earth.

What makes this property unique

Our unique Benefits is our long stretch of lake front - along with 100 meters of depth - allowing you to spend your vacation within our walls and feel safe, private and relaxed. Only 7 minutes from town it is easy to go out to eat or shop. Our local markets have farmers selling fresh veggies and fruits. Our fully equipped kitchens give you the chance to whip up some snacks or just blend yourselves frozen margaritas to enjoy while relaxing.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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