The Lagoon Suite
- King bed
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in closet
- 180° lagoon view
Private villa on the lagoon · Bacalar
The lagoon, all to yourselves.
8guests, the whole villa to your group
3air-conditioned bedrooms
On the water25 m private dock with water hammocks
Kayaks & SUPfree to use, straight from your dock
4.96★★★★★307 Airbnb reviews · Superhost
Welcome to Villa Alegre
A house that faces the water from every room.
No lobby, no schedules, no neighbours on your sun deck. Just your people, a long table, and the lagoon changing colour all day.
Villa Alegre sits on the shore of the Lagoon of Seven Colours, a few minutes from Bacalar's town centre. Mornings start with coffee on the terrace and a paddle across water so clear you can see the sand beneath you. Afternoons drift between the hammocks and the dock. Evenings end around the grill, under more stars than you remember.
We live in Bacalar and have hosted guests here for six years. We'll help you plan as much or as little as you like.
Andrew & IngridYour hosts
Lighter on the lagoon
100% solar power
The villa runs on the sun, with automatic backup so the lights never go out.
Clean water
Reverse-osmosis water
Purified water in the house, so you can leave the plastic bottles behind.
Nothing back into the lagoon
Biodigester & wetland
Our wastewater is treated on site, a system still rare in Bacalar.
The Villa
Three bedrooms, one view.
Each bedroom has air conditioning and its own way of meeting the lagoon. The kitchen and dining room are made for long breakfasts that turn into lunch.
The Garden Room
- King bed
- Private bathroom
- Lagoon view
The Family Room
- Two double beds
- Wardrobes
- Bathroom on the ground floor
Inside & out
On the water
See Bacalar from the water.
Private pontoon or sailboat tours with a captain, picked up right at our dock. Swim in water this clear, drift past Bird Island and the Pirates' Channel, with ceviche and cold drinks on board.
Tours are arranged on request. Ask us once you book.
Included with your stay
Everything for the lagoon is already here.
- 3 kayaks & a paddleboardLife vests included
- 25 m private dockRope hammocks over the water, palapa and swings
- Tropical gardenHammocks, loungers and a yoga deck
- Barbecue areaWith a picnic table by the lagoon
- Starlink Wi-FiFast enough for a video call, if you must
- Private parking & night securityTwo spaces; a guard on site from 8 pm to 8 am
4.96
★★★★★
Lastly, we especially enjoyed the fresh flowers that were left in every room, a very thoughtful touch!The home and grounds were spotless and we had everything we needed (kayaks, beach towels, lots of local recommendations). (…) We hope to return again!
★★★★★
The location on the lagoon is great.Andrew was great from the beginning of booking till the last day of the trip. Very helpful, informative and attentive. The place was better than imagined. (…) Would recommend this place to everyone for the location, the immaculate house and the great host.
★★★★★
It was perfect for our family.We had an amazing time at Andrew’s Lagoon front home. (…) He was very communicative and had wonderful suggestions and recommendations for everything we needed.
★★★★★
Andrew el mejor anfitrión que puedes encontrar, excelente persona y ser humano.Es la 2a vez que nos quedamos en esta hermosa casa y no deja de sorprendernos su belleza, La Paz que se respira en este lugar tan maravilloso.
Translated from SpanishOur second stay in this beautiful house and its beauty still surprises us, along with the peace you feel here. Andrew is the best host you could find.
★★★★★
Un lugar simplemente hermoso.(…) una casa muy grande incluso para los 7 que éramos (…) El tema de los Kayaks sin duda fue un plus y lo que mas disfrutamos, pudimos ver el amanecer a mitad de la laguna gracias a esta facilidad.
Translated from SpanishA simply beautiful place, a very big house even for the seven of us. The kayaks were a real plus and what we enjoyed most: we watched the sunrise from the middle of the lagoon.
★★★★★
Moderna casa junto a la laguna.Desde el momento en que llegamos, nos sentimos como en casa. El muelle privado fue el lugar perfecto para disfrutar de vistas impresionantes y relajarnos en familia. Espacios abiertos y atmósfera acogedora. Definitivamente un lugar para recordar y volver!
Translated from SpanishA modern house by the lagoon. From the moment we arrived, we felt at home. The private dock was the perfect place to enjoy stunning views and relax as a family. Definitely a place to remember and come back to.
What guests mention most:HospitalityLocationThe viewOutdoor spacesGreat for families
Discover Bacalar
A small town on a very big lagoon.
Forty-two kilometres of freshwater in every shade of blue, a colonial fort, cenotes you can swim in and a food scene that punches far above its size.
The lagoon
The Pirates' Channel
A ribbon of turquoise cut through the shallows, once used by pirates to cross the lagoon. Today it's the place to swim and float in water that barely reaches your waist.
On the water
Paddle into the evening
When the wind drops, the lagoon turns to glass. Take the paddleboard out and watch the sky change colour.
History & culture
Fort San Felipe
The 18th-century fort built against pirates. Nearby: Cenote Azul and the Maya cities of Kohunlich and Dzibanché.
Nature
Neighbours you'll meet
Iguanas on the walls, herons on the dock, toucans if you're lucky.
Eat
Where we eat
Breakfast · Enamora, Madre MasaTacos · Chiltepin, Taco LocoDinner · Nixtamal, Costera 28
Good to know
The honest details, before you book.
We'd rather you arrive knowing exactly what to expect.
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from 4:00 pm (earlier when the calendar allows) and check-out by 11:00 am.
Getting down to the water
The villa sits above the lagoon. The garden path to the dock has about 25 to 30 steps, so it may not suit guests with limited mobility.
Air conditioning
All three bedrooms are air-conditioned. The living room is designed for cross-ventilation, with ceiling fans and a seven-metre lattice wall, and has no air conditioning.
House rules
No pets, parties or smoking indoors. Quiet hours start at 11:00 pm, out of respect for the neighbours and the lagoon.
Where exactly is it?
On the lagoon shore in a quiet part of Bacalar, a few minutes' drive from the town centre. We share the exact location once you book.
Your stay awaits
Come see the colours for yourself.
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