Last Updated: April 06, 2021
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Experience the best of the Mayan Riviera here: the snorkeling, the food (from restaurants or your own kitchen), the local renowned craftsmanship, and of course the sunset views, all in a quiet tropical beachfront setting.
Cen Balam’s owners love this part of the world and have traveled throughout Latin America collecting amazing, one-of-a-kind Latin American artwork. This artwork adorns the condo and is it’s focal point. Exotic object d’art include Mayan wood carvings, oil paintings of local flora and fauna, and Guatamalen weavings. All beautifully displayed.
With the floor to ceiling windows and patio on the beach side, and the multiple patios on the courtyard side, panoramic views abound. White sand and the turquoise waters of the bay, and sea beyond, amazing garden views of flora and fauna, and the jungle beyond dominate.
Inside, each of the two bedrooms has a very comfortable king- size bed, with quality linens and wonderful detail, and each has its own private patio. The two accompanying bathrooms are well equipped, as is the kitchen, indoor dining area, living area, and outdoor dining area on the beach side patio. There is even a mini-office for that work day or e-mail!
Everything is provided for a stress free vacation: Free parking, Wifi, daily maid service (except on Sunday), unlimited bottled water delivered to the unit, full air conditioning, satellite TV, all linens, including beach towels, and so much more!
Cen Balam (Cave of the Jaguar) was intended as a private second home and has only recently become available as a vacation rental. The owners and guests love the second-floor, corner location, with its feeling of increased privacy and security, and its views over Half-Moon Bay and the Caribbean beyond.
The condo’s design and location provides wonderful flow-through sea breezes. There is also A/C throughout, and ceiling fans in all rooms, including the open-air beach front beach front patio.
Cen Balam is also one of the few units in the area that have the finest in upgraded doors and windows, which provide increased security, protection from the elements, including noise, heat and storms.
The kitchen, with its custom made window shade, has been remodeled, with additional cabinets, and new appliances while still retaining the local tropical rustic character. It is well stocked with Fiesta Ware dishes, and green, hand-blown Mexican glassware, as well as matching cutlery. Enjoy playing in this wonderful kitchen surrounded by views of Half Moon Bay.
The dining area boasts a large supply of table linens, many of which are local or Guatemalan handicrafts, as are the throw-cushions and bed scarves in the bedrooms.
Both bedrooms can be opened to the breeze. Both feature Mexican and/or Maya décor, including framed antique prints of Frederick Catherwood’s original drawings of Maya ruins. Both beds have embroidered Guatemalan throw-cushions and hand-made bed scarves, and both bedrooms have their own private patios, with a table and chairs, ensuring a peaceful place for that early morning cup of coffee, as well as a shady place to relax. These patios overlook the beautiful gardens surrounding the swimming pool and the jungle beyond.
All the rooms are decorated with original Mexican or Maya art. Many of the wood carvings are by Efrain Cetz, acknowledged as one of the finest Maya craftsmen practicing today. His large, bas-relief, cedar carving of a Maya Death Canoe overlooking the dining area was based on an original design carved on a piece of ancient bone found at the Maya site of Tikal in Guatemala.
The pieces in Cen Balam represent commissions by the owners, but carvings by Efrain Cetz (aka “Chino”) are now available in Lamanai (a not-to-be missed shop on the beach, outside the Lol Ha Restaurant Palapa). Many of the paintings in Cen Balam are by Isabel Schober, a local resident and artist.
A permanent library on Maya art and history (books are clearly marked) is available for guests’ use while in Cen Balam. There are also various paper back novels for relaxing on the beach (“take one if you need to; leave one if you can”). An assortment of games is present in the condo, and a television (with Netflix) has been installed for the convenience of guests.
The owners first saw Akumal in 1974, on a circumnavigation of the Yucatan Peninsula, and they have loved it ever since.. They now feel blessed to have a pied-a-terre there and equally blessed to have Diana, their downstairs neighbor to manage their rental calendar for them. They wish you an enjoyable vacation and hope you come to love Akumal and Cen Balam as much as they do.
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Reservation and Deposits
Reservations will be held for 7 days after confirmation. A deposit of 50% of the total balance is required to confirm your booking. If payment is not received by this time your reservation may be canceled.
Final payment for accommodations is due 60 days prior to arrival.
Reservations made less than 60 days prior to arrival will require full payment.
Upon receipt of final payment, a detailed Planning Guide including access documents will be provided to you.
Security Deposits/Waiver
Our condos and villas are truly our second homes, and not just the average rental. Therefore, we need a security deposit.
OPTION 1: $59 Purchased Damage Waiver
Purchased at the time of booking
Insures you up to $1500 in accidental damages made to the property with no deductible,
Damages must be reported before checkout to be covered,
You are responsible for any damages exceeding $1500
OPTION 2: $300 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
The deposit will be returned to you about 14 days after your stay, based on no excess wear or damages occurring during your stay,
If deposits are to be returned via Paypal or credit card, a $40.00 processing fee will apply.
Payment of your reservation indicates that you acknowledge our policies and agree to abide by the conditions of occupancy.
OUR POLICIES
Occupancy is limited to a total of 5 in 2 bedroom units and 7 persons in 3 bedroom units. Additional persons may violate the rental and subsequent rental funds.
We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25.
Parties, and/or events are not allowed.
We are a non-smoking environment. A non-refundable cleaning fee of $200.00 may be required to oxidize the unit if smoking is detected.
We have both Pool and Complex rules, which while are common sense; they are expected to be followed. Failure to follow them could result in the termination of the rental without refund.
Pets are not permitted without prior written approval and payment of an additional security deposit.
Arrival times begin at 3 pm. Arrivals after/before this are possible but must be arranged for in advance so that it can be coordinated. Non-coordinated early arrivals will be charged an early arrival fee, depending on the arrival time.
Departure times are 11am, unless otherwise agreed upon by management. Non-coordinated late departures will be charged a late departure fee, depending on the time.
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