House rental in San Benito, Yucatan / Mayan Riviera - 'Sandcastle on the Beach' - Property 194148

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The downstairs bedroom has a queen sized bed, dresser, hand made armoire wardrobe, built in nightstands with three drawers each, a ceiling fan, built in corner cabinet, and a large window that faces east. Spectacular sunrises can be viewed from this room. If you prefer, there is a custom made, roll down curtain. The bathroom has a glass shower with seat, pedestal sink and toilet. To your right is a small hallway and door that lead out to the back patio, one room apartment or maids quarters and laundry facility. Up the stairs, when you reach the first landing, you will be head level with the large window that faces the flamingo reserve. You will also see the second floor landing to the large sized patio that comes off the first bedroom on the second floor.

When you reach the second floor, to the immediate right is the first bedroom. This room faces east and south. Early sunrises and a constant, uninterrupted view of the flamingo reserve decorate this room. There is a queen sized bed, built in night stands, built in corner cabinet, and a mirrored closet. There is also a ceiling fan. There is an attached bathroom with glass shower with seat, sink, plenty of storage space, toilet, large mirror and another ceiling fan. There is a door that leads to the balcony facing the flamingo reserve. It is over sized and a perfect spot to use binoculars or a high powered zoom lens on a camera or camcorder to view the flamingos. The reserve is protected and completely natural. Early in the morning, you can hear their very distinct communication sounds. There is also a spiral staircase attached to the balcony that allows you to use the large flat roof for a more spectacular 360degree, unobstructed view of the area.

Returning to the hallway, facing the ocean, there are two bedrooms that are side by side. There is also a hand crafted armoire wardrobe in the hallway. The bedroom to your left is the 'Master Bedroom'. It too has a queen sized bed, built in nightstands, TV, clock radio, built in dresser with 6 very large, cedar lined drawers. A large window facing the ocean and a door that leads to the second balcony. There are many locations to hang a hammock. The view from this balcony is pristine. Endless blue skies, unobstructed view of the many colors of the Gulf of Mexico waters as far as the eye can see. Local fisherman frequently boat across in front of the house, pelicans soar overhead and skim the ocean water. We've seen dolphins and many fish jumping. Sunrises and sunsets are also viewed from this room. The starry night is inspiring. Since there aren't any city lights, the stars are so bright and seem so very close.

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