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4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, DVD player, music library, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exceptional

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8269 sq m

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  • Breakfast available
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Washer
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Popular LocationPlaya Paraiso Golf Course5 min drive
  • Popular LocationParadise Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaroma Beach13 min drive
  • AirportCancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)32 min drive

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!


The Secret Beach Boat Villa has long been a favorite of the Mayan Riviera, and for some good reasons.

Located in a Very Small Safe Gated (Guard 24/7) Residential Community of High-End Villas - no crowds - very private. Close to all the local attractions but tucked away on the Mayan Riviera's Secret Beach (Playa del Secreto) is known as the nicest beach along the Mayan Riviera that our Staff rakes daily. We are also a Turtle Nest Sanctuary. Nice time to come is during the Turtle season.

See our 5 Star reviews on the adjacent identical Villa HomeAway listing #303852 which has been on HomeAway VRBO for more than 20 years and has a review from the VRBO Bear (staff of HomeAway stayed at the villa and left a review)

The Secret Beach Villas are actually three luxury Beach-Front villas all 4 & 5 bedrooms each with it's own private pool, part of a three-villa building; You can rent one or two or all three villas if you have a bigger group of up to 30 people. See Fish Villa at HomeAway listing #303852 & Shell Villa #4606495

We have been renting our villas since 1997, we have everything you need from an on-site property manager, to extras like Central A/C, Wi-Fi, Office style Phones in each villa with Free Phone Calls anywhere, and Extensions for our services, All Major Streaming Services in English including Local Channels ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, HBO, Starz, Amazon Prime, Acron TV, BritBox, Parmount+, Disney+ YouTube TV (Miami Locals) just like back home in English, so you won't miss the next Survivor or NCSI episodes. You would be hard-pressed to think of amenities that we don’t have in the villas. We have an extensive list of excursions to offer you as well as maps to local shopping and restaurant suggestions.

Unlike many villas in the area, we are ONSITE OWNERS who manage their own vacation home, we are only 300 feet away if you need us.

The owner is a Professional Chef.

We have become an intuition in the area, one of the 1st to offer beachfront villa rentals more than 20 years ago - 70% of our guests are repeat customers.


We make your Vacation Hassle Free: The 1st thing every guest says when they arrive, is the Villa & Ocean are more beautiful than even the pictures show, with the ocean's edge 30 feet from the back door, you always have a great view of the turquoise water of the Caribbean. We furnished our villas with real living room furniture all imported from Pottery Barn or Macys. In our villas we want you to feel like your home.

We have all the information and assistance to help make planning your vacation hassle free. We have downloadable maps to Costco, Wal-Mart in Playa del Carmen & Cancun and Hospitals. You can go online thru our site and view videos of activities and reserve online, including Golf Tee Times or a Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres, and Fishing and Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos. Our FAQ have every question you could think of including a Mayan Riviera Swine flu update. We offer a grocery shopping service that will buy all your grocery’s and have them waiting in the villa for you.

Chef Miguel & Welcome Dinner Menu: The villa owner is a professional chef and will cook your food with the 'Sazon y Sentimiento' (Taste and Feeling) of Mexico, for the 'foodies on vacation' you can schedule an afternoon private cooking class with Chef Miguel.

Here is our Welcome dinner we offer arrival night so guest can relax and get their bearings without having to go out to a restaurant to eat. One of the many dinners on our villas food service menu.
The Mexican Welcome dinner - $18 per person
(Served on Sat. evening for arrivals – you may also order this meal anytime)
• Chicken Flautas
• Guacamole
• Pico del Gallo & Chips
• Beef Fajita
• Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas
• Mexican Rice
• Fried Plantain
• Beans
• Flan
• Margaritas.

All meals come with a pitcher of Margaritas or Pina Coladas or Sangria.
Not up for dinner, we also offer 'Happy Hour' munchies and we deliver them right to you, so you can snack at the pool. Kids under 5 eat for Free, kids 5 to 11 eat 1/2 price.

Chef Miguel and Private Cooking Class: Chef Miguel will come to your vacation villa and teach you the in and outs of some of the popular Mayan Dishes along with hands on training... be prepared to be involved with the food preparation as Miguel’s Suez Chefs or grab a stool with a margarita or a cerveza and just watch. It’s a fun and festive afternoon preparing a Mayan dinner along with insights to both Mexican/Mayan Ingredients as well as Cultural viewpoints… afternoon of pure Foodie heaven! You don’t have to be a seasoned Chef…or you could be… but either way you learn recipes that you can easy make back at home. After the cooking is done sit down to a memorable Mayan dinner you have just prepared.
You can go to Chef Miguel's website Cancun Chef and learn about his passion for food. Miguel is a real 'Foodie' and loves nothing more than to talk food the villa guest, many of whom are chefs themselves.

Property manager

Liza Piorkowski

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 2900 sq ft (269 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: must rent all 3 villas + venue fee + HOA rules
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

This villa is located in Playa del Secreto, a neighborhood in Playa del Carmen, and is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Maroma Beach and Tres Rios Ecopark can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park and Temazcal Natura. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Playa Paraiso Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya - 6 min drive
  • Paradise Beach - 7 min drive
  • Maroma Beach - 13 min drive
  • Tres Rios Ecopark - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cena Trattoria By el Faro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Cocotal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Don Miquel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café del Lago - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Limon y Sal - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Playa del Secreto villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Paraiso Golf Course, Paradise Beach, and Nicklaus Design Golf Course. Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Villa
This is a wonderful property. Hosts are responsive and will set everything up so that your stay is relaxing and carefree. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen to Pool to Ocean in 20 steps ...
Location, location, location - 3 side-by-side homes, each with their own pool, and a shared, well-maintained beachfront.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rostislav

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, want to return and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secreto Relaxation
Chef and townhome was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Kansas City, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Come for the view, stay for the food!
The house, pool and beach are all lovely and well maintained. Excellent accomodations for a group or family. Everything one could want or need is provided. Miguel's cooking takes this from a great house to rent to a truly luxurious experience. He prepared 4 dinners for us and each was AMAZING! Thank you Liza and Miguel for being such wonderful hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
We enjoyed staying at the villa Boat. The location and the villa were outstanding. Miguel was an absolutely delightful host. Very friendly and helpful, also fantastic chef. We are hoping to return soon. Thank you Miguel
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and food
Incredible hospitality and service. Having a chef on property serving up amazing food was the finishing touch. Thanks for a terrific week and see you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
Liza and Miguel are wonderful hosts. We let Chef Miguel cook for us most of the nights since we didn’t want to leave the house and the beach. Anna is a jewel! We loved this location and the kindness and professionalism of our hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and great food
Perfect size for our 2 families of 4. Lots of space in this gorgeous home. The pool was great for our kids and the ocean was just steps away. The kids played in the fine sand that was cleared of seaweed every day. It was quiet and secluded and we really enjoyed the catered food! We would definitely stay here again in the future. Thank you so much Miguel and Liza!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That it was private, and safe. And the view is amazing, and listening to the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regan S., Loveland CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
We loved everything about this place. The location, the beach, the house itself. We ordered dinners 3 times from Miguel. Fantastic. Liza was an amazing commutator and answered everything quickly and thoroughly. Loved ever minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great s vacation
Everything was great, you will enjoy this home.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marka R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations!
Our 3 generation family of 19 spent 6 days with Liza and Miguel in the Shell, Boat and Fish villas. 11 adults and 8 children under the age of 6 yrs. The Secret Beach Villas was all that was advertised and more. It exceeded all of our expectations. Prior to arriving, communication with the owners was always prompt and informative. They leave nothing to question! Liza arranged our airport transfers and they were easy and very reasonable. Short 20 minute drive and after unloading at the house we included a grocery store stop to pick up a few things. Miguel was there to greet us, show us the "ropes" and welcome us to his home. Clean, clean, clean!! Everything inside and out! Comfortable beds, furniture, plenty of space to be together and to separate when needed. Kitchens are stocked and able to accommodate meal preparation, but we chose to order breakfast and dinner each day with Chef Miguel. Meals were delicious, reasonably priced and more than enough for all!! Pools are great and only steps from the house and from the beach........made it so easy to allow the children both options at the same time! 2 large trunks on the front porch of the Boat villa with plenty of pool and sand toys, floats, boogie boards and Kayaks! They really think of everything! Our timing allowed us to watch the Sea turtles nest on three separate nights......definitely an unexpected bonus! Maid and maintenance service was excellent and almost invisible! Security detail the same! Thank you Liza and Miguel for a great family trip to your beautiful property. We are already planning for next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S., Salt Lake City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom’s 80th Birthday Celebration
We stayed in the “Boat House” (largest, middle unit). The location and pool were incredible! The staff was attentive and lovely. This location and convenient proximity to Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and the airport can’t be beat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed being the only party on the property for the first couple of days. Eventually, a second party arrived, but they were thoughtful and a fun addition. The day before we left, a third party arrived and that became a little too many peeps sharing the property in our opinion. Loud music, voices and slamming doors became a little annoying. It just depends on the mix of parties you will encounter how that may impact your stay. It would be a great place for a family reunion where all three properties and people were shared.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Getaway!
Secret Beach Villas was simply magical. Our villa was spacious, clean, and fully equipt and included daily maid service. Both indoors and outdoors, there is varied seating and lounging spaces for reading, playing, eating, and relaxing. The outdoors spaces allowed us to enjoy being together outside while enjoying our own activities. The pool was perfect for pool volleyball and other games our teens enjoyed. The beach was beautiful for walks and swimming. The setting is private and safe. Our hosts, Liza and Miguel, were very responsive to questions and advice. Chef Miguel cooked several meals for us which were beautiful and delicious! On days we went out for an adventure to cenotes or a boat trip, we would come back to a delicious meal made by Chef Miguel. This was by far the best vacation our family has had together, and we will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an awesome place and people
Words can't express how great Miguel and Liza did for our vacation. We haven't gone on a vacation for 3 years due to COVID etc.. and they made us feel safe, welcome, and SUPER relaxed. Their food is AMAZING, and always timely. They went above and beyond for us, and even got our kid a Pinata and Birthday cake for his 5th birthday. Sweetest people ever. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2022
Property was perfect for a last minute get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had 8 people that ranged from 63 to 1 years old. The property is as pictured. The owner was super responsive to our calls/requests. We had the welcome dinner which was AWESOME. The property is about 10 minutes drive to Puerto Morelos. There was no issues in the shuttles finding the property from drop off/pick up. The proximity to the ocean was amazing. We enjoyed our stay and will likely be back next year. The value for the property was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Quinn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
What a wonderful home and helpful hosts. We saw turtles coming up to nest at night. Chef Miguel’s meals were amazing. An amazing place to be away from it all and only a short drive into town for restaurants and shopping etc. I would stay here over and over. All the beds were comfortable, wi-if and tv were very reliable. They even have an Alexa okay list to get you in the vacation mood. The pool and beach were always clean and the owners very helpful. Be aware that the 4th bedroom is a bunk bed in the hallway alcove. Beautifully done but very hot during the summer season. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Vacation!
Liza and Miguel were the most amazing hosts! We found ourselves in a bind after we found out that our original booking was actually a scam and Liza was incredibly accommodating and responsive. We had a number of meals provided by Miguel and they were all wonderful, ordering breakfast is a must (my fav was the french toast with banana flambe and my husband loved the huevos rancheros) The beach is practically private and the pool was great to cool off after a day in the sun. We rented a car and visited Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Puerto Morales. All fun and easy trips. The staff was so very nice and kept the place spotless! We will certainly return for another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easiest and best trip we’ve ever had, especially with a baby
We feel like we hit the jackpot with this property and stay. Our hosts couldn’t have made it easier for us! We had an air conditioned shuttle waiting for us upon arrival. The fridge was stocked, the place was immaculate and dinner was ready at 530! Liza was so easy to work with and accommodated our needs as well as some last minute travel changes. My only regret was not being able to stay longer. I would stay here a again in a second.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann O., Omaha, NE United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Beach Stay
My family rented the Boat Villa for Christmas week. The villa was clean, nicely decorated, and had all the comforts of home. We had a pool and a beach right outside our door! Miguel’s food was awesome. I highly recommend this villa. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Remote Work
A small group of us stayed for a week at this house and really enjoyed it. We were working remote during the workweek and didn’t have problems with the internet on workdays. Chef Miguel prepared us some great meals and also did our grocery shopping so we didn’t have to go to the store or leave the property. The pool and beach were awesome. The beach was typically empty so it felt like a private beach all to ourselves! The house is a short drive to both Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen for those that want to go to restaurants and stores. It was also only 20 minutes or so from the airport which was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING PROPERTY!!! We had the time of our lives!
This was our first trip to Playa del Carmen and we were blown away at how amazing this property is. It's perfectly located in a quiet area, about 20-30 minutes from the town center of PdC and 10 minutes from Port Morelos which is a darling little town with restaurants, shops and water activities. The house itself was everything we could have asked for. Large and spacious with room to spread out. The private pool was steps from the door with great seating areas. The beach just mere steps from the pool/house. This beach is WONDERFUL. Beautiful sand and minimal seaweed which is a rarity. We swam in the pool and ocean every day. The ocean was warm and so clear with a long shallow slope and great wave action on windier days. The owners Liz and Miguel were more than we could have asked for. Miguel cooked fantastic meals for us daily so that we could stay in and enjoy the beach and pool. He presented a full and varied menu offering and very reasonable prices. We didn't have one meal that wasn't superb. Steaks, fish, lobster macaroni & cheese!!! It was all delicious. He makes THE BEST margaritas I have ever tasted. Bottled water provided for all of our needs. He even grocery shopped for us during our stay! We were worried about being so close to our neighboring vacationers, but that quickly went away when we realized having them next door meant meeting some incredible people and having a ton of fun with them. We would remain in solitude when we wanted to and they did the same. It was the best of both worlds! The setting is amazing and we took some magical photos while we were there. My husband has never been more relaxed on a vacation. Normally he wants to be on the go, but this place makes it very easy to soak into the vibe of "chill". Lots of activities are near if you do want to explore and stay busy. You just cannot beat this place and we WILL be returning again and again. Thank you so much Liz and Miguel!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily P., Fort Collins, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Book it now!
We stayed in the Boat Villa at Playa del Secreto and had an amazing vacation! The villa was huge and easily accommodated my family of 4 and my in-laws. The option to order meals really set this property apart. The last thing you want to do on vacation is worry about feeding everyone all of the time. Miguel and Beto are fantastic cooks and I highly recommend ordering a few meals during your stay. All of the staff on the property were kind and welcoming. And the BEACH! It was private and so close to the villa, it doesn’t get any better than that. We were asked about the villa a number of times from people walking from near by resorts, they wished that they would have rented here instead. We will definitely be coming back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019