Welcome to Villa Balam, you are inside a former hacienda with soul and full of charm! It has a beautiful garden of flowers, plants and fruit trees which guests can access to cut and savor their fruits. There are 5 villas and common areas such as gardens, pool, gym, palapa, parking and more. It is not a hotel, so we recommend you take care of our House. 35min from downtown Oaxaca. The space The Balam Villa dedicated to Chiapas and its culture, is part of the villas of Casa Frida, decorated with handicrafts from San Andrés Larráinzar, Chincultik, Zinacantán and San Cristóbal de las Casas. Located in Santa Cruz Etla 35 minutes from the center of the city of Oaxaca by vehicle, 20 minutes to the hill of Fortín and 20 minutes from Monte Albán. It has its own porch with hammock. Beds are very comfortable! Accomodates 7 people after the 8th person is charged extra. What I like about the rooms is their brightness and space. The main bedroom creates a harmony with the cabinet headboard that has a king size mattress and private bathroom. Attached is the youth room with 2 double beds and 1 single bed, as well as private bathroom. On the ground floor there is a half bathroom, an open kitchen that gives you fluidity to walk to the dining room, it has basic cooking utensils. Cleaning utensils, living and dining areas. Also available Wi-Fi internet, hot water and parking. Soaps and shampoo are handcrafted by local flowers and fruits. With all the attractions of the countryside for rural tours, ideal for long stays and taking care of the hustle and bustle of the city center. Guest access Guests have access to common areas such as the pool, palapa with barbecue, parking, porch in front of the pool as a lounging area. It is important to respect the hours of service to maintain a healthy distance, due to the contingency of COVID-19 and not occupying the common areas at the same time. During your stay Octavio the host, is the admin and is willing to help you and answer your questions when you need it, by call or message. Noah is the caretaker of the house so he is always nearby in case he needs it. Other things to note The daily cleaning of the house is not included and has a cost of $250 pesos per day if you want to request. The general cleaning fee reflected in the application is the one for the check-out time and is a single amount that does not change in relation to the length of the stay.