Wow, CSM was a dream location with beyond beautiful views everywhere and access to the Macal River. Although we never really saw the sun during our seven day stay we had a lovely time. We saw birds and heard the howlers. I can imagine the wildlife that is normally right there if there weren't hiding out from the unseasonable rain.
Jim was unbelievably responsive before and during our trip and let's talk about Lucy. My gosh she visited daily to cook us a LARGE scrumptious breakfast that is included and we had her make us 4 out of seven huge dinners and desert. It's so worth it (taste was fantastic) and there was pretty much almost enough leftovers for our other meals. She also cleared out the garbage consistently, tidied up, and did our laundry once. She really takes care of you. She even made me a birthday cake, candles and all and her family sang happy birthday. It was very special. She arranged all of our outings as well.
They have coffee, endless filtered water, and all the little stuff you find yourself needing. We didn't have any issues with bugs inside our outside but it's probably safe to bring spay since you are in the jungle.
There was a comment about no indoor living space aside from the bedroom and kitchens. Honestly there is not a need. Even with rain we didn't want to be anywhere else.
I will say, however that the road out there is tough. It's really tough and took my last nerve. You just need to be prepared for it and know to tack up to 50 minutes each way if you're venturing out. Honestly though, we thought it was worth it.
We did Tikal, Xunantunich, Pontoon Ride with Martz (Louis is just fantastic and a fascinating person to talk to), mountain ridge reserve (hike to big rock falls) and a highlight was taking the canoe provided by Jim out on the Macal our last day there. The hike from the house down to the river is a dream itself.
Thanks to Jim, Lucy, and Louis for everything. it will be a memory with my father I will always cherish.