La Colmena
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About the home
A fully equipped bungalow.
Guatemala is known for its picturesque villages, its ancient ruins and magnificent nature, but did you know that is also has world class beaches? There is a long, unspoilt coastline with surfing waves coming in from the Pacific. The water temperature is 26 centigrades all around the year, and the landscape is lush, tropical green. The river is just one mile inland from the beach, so you can paddle a canoe in the mangrove swamp and swim in the ocean surf on the same day. You usually have the beach for yourself, and you have a private pool and garden. The bungalow is perfect for a couple, but can also accommodate a family of eight.
Excursions inland, to Antigua, Maya villages or the volcanoes you see on the horizon can be arranged as one day excursions, or you can rent a car and go by yourself.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | We're on the beach, 30m |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Sea view |
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| Pools: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool |
| General: | Air conditioning, TV, Safe |
| Standard: | Toaster |
| Utilities: | Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 en suite and 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Double beds (4), Dining seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The Bungalow includes:
Master bedroom with air condition
Bathroom with shower
Fully equipped kitchen
Big sea front terrace with dining table and hammocks
Spacious loft with extra beds under mosquito netting
26x15 ft. pool with a children's basin
Pool house with bathroom and loft upstairs
Garden with fifty coconut palm
Conditions
For more information please do not hesitate to contact myself.
The Western Guatemala/Pacific Coast region
We are located on a long, clean beach on the Pacific. There is always a sea breeze along the coast, and midday temperatures fluctuate around 30 centigrades, night temperatures around 20.
The best months are November to March : Sunny, dry and pleasant. The rainy season starts late in April and lasts till October. It usually rains at night, and the weather is seldom hot and humid. You may shut the doors and put on the air condition, but it might be more comfortable with open windows and the sea breeze instead of the air conditioner. At night you may actually need a blanket.
The sea breeze also keeps the mosquitos away. Just use insect repellents during their “happy hour”: 5 to 7 PM, and always sleep under mosquito netting during the night.
The Monterrico area
Just a kilometer inland you are in another territory - an inland waterway that reminds you of Amazonas, with exotic birds, caimans and mangrove forest. You can rent a canoe and paddle around on your own or with a guide. There are wildlife reserves in both Monterrico and Hawaii.
Restaurants: There is a restaurant on the main road, 300 meters away. Monterrico, with several shops and restaurants, is 6 km from here. There are also a couple of excellent restaurants before Monterrico, "Dos Mundos" and "Dulce y salado" both at four kilometers distance.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | La Aurora, Guatemala Airport GUA: 150 km |
| Ferry: | Monterrico, ferry to La Avellana: 6 km |
We are on the Pacific coast, two and a half hour drive from the Guatemala airport. Turn left towards Monterrico at San José, pass it and you'll find us 6 kilometers east of Monterrico, direction Hawaii at the km 157 sign.
We can also organize a pick up at the airport, in Antigua or Monterrico.
Activities near Monterrico
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 1 Apr 13 | 14 Dec 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Xmas and New Year | 14 Dec 13 | 7 Jan 14 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| normal | 7 Jan 14 | 15 Mar 14 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter | 11 Apr 14 | 23 Apr 14 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| normal | 1 Apr 13 | 13 Dec 13 | £ 683 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas | 13 Dec 13 | 11 Jan 14 | £ 1260 | - | - | 1 Week |
| easter | 11 Apr 14 | 23 Apr 14 | £ 1260 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Availability
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