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Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!

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Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player
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Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!

Villa Mariposa, a private beachfront getaway located on Tankah Tres beach in between Tulum and Akumal features an open and airy home inspired by the Maya in design and decoration.

Steps away from this beautiful home one may relax in the loungers on the white sand beach under the shade of the palapa, swim, snorkel or take the two kayaks out for a paddle over the turquoise water of the bay. Freshwater Manatee cenote is a short walk from the villa along with three area restaurants and one dive shop.

Upon arrival, you enter the spacious circular living room designed to catch the sea breeze with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean sea that is crowned by a traditional Maya style palapa roof. French doors open the the oceanside patio from the living and dining areas. The house is designed to provide ocean views from each room. The fully equipped kitchen with bar area is the perfect place for entertaining and socializing. The dining area seats six comfortably.

The beach level master bedroom has a king size bed, private tiled shower, ceiling fan, and patio area. A sliding door connects this area to an outside shower that faces the sea. Going up to the second floor there is a large landing that overlooks the living room. On one side there is a second master suite with king bed, ceiling fans, shaded patio and private bath with shower. The third upper-level bedroom is furnished with two twin beds, ceiling fans, en-suite bath, and a private shaded patio. From the upper level take the circular staircase up to the rooftop deck and enjoy the sunrise and spectacular sunsets.

Head up the circular stairway to the second floor to the large landing overlooking the living room. On one side is the master suite with a king size bed, a private furnished shaded deck, a private bathroom with two sinks and an amazing white and green tiled garden shower with local plants.

On the other side of the second floor is the third bedroom with two canopied twin-size beds, a private furnished shaded deck, and a turquoise tiled bathroom.

From the second floor, a circular stairway takes you to the roof where you will see magnificent sunrises and sunsets, enjoy views of Tankah Bay and the jungle, or you can watch the ospreys and pelicans dive.

Sustainable architectural design: The villa's unique design is inspired by local architecture, using open windows to create a breeze that works as a sustainable passive cooling system. The house does not have mechanical air conditioning.

Property manager

Akumal Direct Reservations

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Eco chic Home Right on Beach Within 10min Walk to Casa Cenote
1183-155555

About the neighborhood

Map
Tankah Bay, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

  • Soliman Bay - 1 min walk
  • Cenote Manatí - 3 min walk
  • Xel-Há Park - 11 min drive
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 13 min drive
  • Dos Ojos Cenote - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zona Arqueológica de Tulum - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mulut Jach Ki - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Templo Dios del Viento - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪World Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta Mexicana - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tulum villa is within a 5-minute walk of Soliman Bay and Cenote Manatí. LabnaHa Ecopark Adventures and Cenotes Labnaha are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This house is amazing and we loved having our own beach access as well as all the amenities. Hosts were very helpful and kind. The only reason I gave cleanliness a 4 was because there were a ton of moths/bugs in the house but given the size and location of the property it makes sense and it didn’t take away from the beauty of the space. Also, we felt great having the security on the street, but make note the roads are very bumpy! Luckily our rental car was big enough to do fine. A small price to pay for such a stunning location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Werner C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property in Great Location
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Lovely caretakers, secure area, walk to 3 restaurants w no worries. Very chill area. Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon W., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
My wife and I stayed for 8 nights at the end of November and enjoyed the privacy. Over the course of our stay we had only 6 or so people walk by the home while we were lounging in the beach chairs. The home is very clean and everything worked well. It can get hot in the home as mentioned in many of the prior reviews, however, the breeze will cool help cool things when it's blowing. There are excellent restaurants a short walk down the beach and all the food (minus one) was outstanding.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place to Stay
The house is everything you see online and so much more. Don't let the lack of AC worry you it can get warm during the day but cools down at night and the ocean breezes and windows open cannot be beat. Luis & Nery (the caretakers) are so nice and definitely take advantage of their culinary skills you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carefree stay
Rental process was very easy and property management group was incredibly helpful with scheduling transportation and activities. Louis and Nery were always available and we thoroughly enjoyed the meals they prepared. The only negative was the sea grass which prevented us from enjoying the beach but would still highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecto
Lovely property on the beach, a little tucked away from the tourist bustle but still walking distance (3 minute walk) from restaurants and hotels, plus a five minute walk from a lovely cenote. No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
This casa was a little piece of paradise. The caretakers are very kind and friendly and did a great job! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B., Boulder

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years in Tulum 2022
We are already thinking about coming back. Beautiful home, fantastic vibe. Great caretakers. Definitely a do again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Ever!
Our stay was friendly, casual, and rejuvenating. The neighborhood was active enough to be energizing and lively during the day, and yet peaceful and safe at night. We look forward to stay here again - hopefully next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vesna

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful turquoise bayfront home
Villa Mariposa is beautiful home with three full bedroom suites each with breathtaking turquoise waters views (even form the bathrooms 😊). It is even better than in the pictures. Situated right on the beach with private homes and small hotels setting. Many great dining options around. Bay is protected from huge waves by the near by reef. We were not fortunate with the weather, many clouds and strong winds, but still enjoyed the bay. The house offers snorkeling gear and we used kayaks daily. Beach access from the home is just steps away from the living room, it does feature corals mixed within the white sand; if you have sensitive feet just bring reef shoes or you can just walk a bit to the right and splash into the water from the nearby pier. We had breakfast in the house and went out to many dining options around the house and in Tulum riviera. Not having AC was not a problem as you can get nice breeze with open windows. Waves are generating nice sound to put you to sleep but some family members needed more quiet surrounding so they used earplugs 😊. Getting Covid 19 test was super easy. We got AntiGen, cheaper version that is accepted by US government. You can find few stations just as you approach Tulum; we used Mavelsa “truck” (700Mxp/$40), got results within 30 minutes and updated them on the VeriFly app. Super easy! Rental agency was super accommodating, we were concerned with internet speed as some of our kids needed to attend classes. We got offered extra modem for 30$ for the whole stay and that was super good idea. No issues at all. Ladies from the agency checked on us and also reminded us for the Covid test timing. Would highly recommend this property and would come back! Yes, it is sea grass season in the entire region, some days are better then others. It is part of the natural cycles. Villa Mariposa beach access did not get as much as Tulum beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T., Boise, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Only a few steps to the ocean!
This house was amazing! Roomy, clean, well-stocked with items that we needed. Not only did Nary and Luis make an incredible meal, they arranged our table beautifully and also decorated it with palm leaves and flowers right off the property. Nary was very friendly and more than willing to make our stay comfortable. She went above and beyond to make sure our every need was met. I hope to return one day and I would definitely book this house again, it was worth every penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keally L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect vacation spot!
My family of 6 had the best week on the property at Villa Mariposa. We would love to return! The grounds were beautiful. The home was amazing. There was plenty of space. The food was amazing. The caretakers were so nice and their meals were beautifully prepared! We LOVED it!

10/10 Excellent

ty m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chill Maximazation
Villa Mariposa was the excellent place to get away and relax. Tankah Bay is so peaceful and quiet. The house is a picture frame for relaxation but your you are still just a short distance away from all the activity you could want. Highly reccomended!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Kyrstin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The property was beautiful and the private beach was wonderful. We snorkeled and walked to the beach restaurants often. The only complaint we had was the lack of A/C. It was terribly hot when we were visiting so I'm sure it didn't help. Otherwise, everything was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Astrid E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Paradise
We stayed here 3 nights and its just amazing, the house is beautiful and is right in fron of the beach. There is other restaurants that you can walk right next to the property. They had paddles, kayaks and life vests that we used every day, we went to the reef and snorkel to see some cool fish. All these is available for the guest with their visit. Nery is a very nice person and her daughter is adorable. There is no AC but you are in a private beautiful beach so you can open up the windows during the nights and you will get that ocean breeze! Totally recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Home and Vacation
The Pictures are exact of what we expected. Gorgeous private beach home finely decorated, comfy beds and linens, complete kitchen - lime squeezer appreciated! The 3 Kayaks we used every morning in the gentle bay followed with daily snorkeling. Loved the 3-4 fabulous restaurants to walk to. Very helpful and cautious caretakers. They kept us safe and lightly cleaned every day. We enjoyed a beer with Roger, property manager. He was a wealth of information on the best cenotes and glorious beaches to visit. Nov Temp 80's and constant pleasant breezes through the home, Ocean perfect at 80 degrees and as blue and clear as can be. This was a gem home and vacation for our family of 6. The views were breathtaking. The showers even have incredible views. I do suggest lowering the patio hedge about 2 feet for a perfect patio view of the waves rolling over the shorline! Every balcony was a joy to sip margaritas at sunset. I learned we are practically neighbors with you in SF and us in Sacramento, California! We greatly appreciate you sharing your lovely home and hope to visit again! Thank you, Judy
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Beate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I definitely don't recommend it, it's way too expensive
The accommodation is generally okay. The principle of air flow only works as long as the wind is blowing. I expect more for the rent. So I/we were pretty disappointed. The landlord points this out in the ad, so my mistake. At times it was almost unbearable and sleep was almost impossible. The stay was on the occasion of my 60th birthday and I saved for a long time. The landlord's attitude is incomprehensible. Mobile air conditioning units can be made available. Not doing this is not a problem from San Francisco. Nery and Luis looked after us lovingly and attentively. 1000 thanks for that. However, the recommendation to tip the housekeeper really annoyed me. At this point I would like to advise you as a landlord to pay your employees better instead of burdening the customer with your frugality.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandro B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Caribbean nights
Ein wunderschönes Haus! Sehr offen, sehr gut gepflegt. Mit direkten Meerzugang und Booten am Haus kann man zu jeder Zeit schnorcheln fahren. Sehr liebevoll eingerichtet mit allem was man eigenständig braucht. Immer genügend Handtücher vorhanden und auch Pflegemittel - dies ist nicht überall üblich. Das einzige was einem verwöhnten Mitteleuropäer bei über 30 Grad fehlt: die Klimaanlage. Aber aufgrund der großen Fenster und offenen Bauweise ist auch dies nichts Negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021