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Hacienda in the jungle with a private cenote—near Chichen Itza. Maya Cuisine

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An outdoor seating area with a glass-top table and chairs, a pool, and a pergola structure.
A pool area with wooden loungers and a small pool, surrounded by gravel and vegetation.
A rustic dining area with a stone wall, wooden table and chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A stone building with a staircase leading up to a door, surrounded by grass and trees.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

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Entire home

4 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Xuilub, YUC
  • Place, Mercado Municipal de Espita
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Juan José Méndez Market
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, San José Church
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Espita

With a stay at this cottage in Espita, you'll be 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Juan José Méndez Market and 11.2 mi (18 km) from San José Church. .This cottage is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Gran Juego de Pelota and 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from Pyramid of Kukulkan.

What's nearby

  • Mercado Municipal de Espita - 31 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Juan José Méndez Market - 31 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • San José Church - 31 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Gran Juego de Pelota - 40 min drive - 16.7 miles

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hacienda in the jungle with a private cenote—near Chichen Itza. Maya Cuisine

A gastronomic and cultural retreat run by the owner at a rural hacienda in the jungle with a private cenote. Close to the archaeological sites of Chichén Itzá and Ek Balam. Close to the colonial cities of Espita and Valladolid and the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.

Accommodates up to 10 people. 4 rooms available. The reservation includes exclusive use of the entire hacienda.

Includes a private cenote, all meals prepared using ancestral recipes by traditional cooks from the local Maya community, jungle hikes, a visit to an apiary, and cacao by the evening campfire.

This is not a hotel stay; it is a hosted retreat designed for travelers who wish to experience the heart of the Yucatán beyond resorts and conventional tours.

The retreat is designed for travelers seeking authenticity, nature, and a meaningful cultural connection in an intimate setting.

Since this is a jungle retreat, air conditioning is available in two rooms during nighttime hours (from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.), powered by electric generators, in harmony with the hacienda’s natural surroundings. The other two rooms are equipped with ceiling fans.

Food ingredients are not included; they are purchased in advance by mutual agreement at an additional cost for the guests’ convenience.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 3:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

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 allowed
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 60
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 125781285

We should mention

This property does not have elevators