5-Star Experience! Oceanfront Villa w/ Private Beach + Pool, Snorkelling Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is 5-Star Experience! Oceanfront Villa w/ Private Beach + Pool, Snorkelling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is 5-Star Experience! Oceanfront Villa w/ Private Beach + Pool, Snorkelling located?

Nestled on the beach, this Akumal villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Akumal Beach, Riviera Maya Golf Club, and Aktun Chen. Half Moon Bay and Xcacel Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

Aug 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and private family getaway

We loved our days at Casa Playa del Caribe! The house is as beautiful and clean as the listing photos. Always felt safe and private. Pancho and Mercedes did a great job in hosting and keeping the house clean for us every day. Everyone had an awesome vacation, from the little ones to the teenagers, parents, and grandparents!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Aug 5, 2023

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Akumal celebration

The home was very well maintained. Everything needed was at the home. The caretakers were I credible in assisting. Great trip Larry

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice P.

Mar 2, 2023

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Accurate description of Paradise

The VRBO listing is accurate. We did feel like we were in paradise. Our 6 to 8 year old grandchildren had a blast with both the beach and the pool as their playground. Mercedes and Pancho added to our serenity by the care they took of the house and beach. Just amazing.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catharine C.

Feb 17, 2024

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Casa Playa del Caribe

This is our second visit and it was again, amazing. The house is more beautiful than the pictures and the location could not be more perfect. Watched the best sunrises from the private beach, and the water out front is perfect for snorkeling. Brittany who manages the property is responsive and wonderful to work with. Lastly Pancho and Mercedes took such good care of us! Merecedes is an amazing cook . I highly recommend having her cook for you while you’re there. Pancho keeps the place looking beautiful!!!! Highly recommend this home!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne A.

Mar 1, 2022

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Best vacation ever!

If you love the photographs you see online, you will love this property. It is even better! Everything was perfect. The house, the location, the snorkeling, the wonderful caretakers, Pancho and Mercedes, the host, Brittany, the wonderful meal prepared by Mercedes for our arrival, the pool, the view, the safety of the area/location........ We could go on forever. As Jo Jo, our matriach, said, "It is heaven!" I think it as is close to it on earth as you can get. Overselling the experience? Not acutally. Enjoy

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rip A., Birmingham, United States

Jan 5, 2019

As good as it gets

We could not have enjoyed our stay more. The beach is beautiful and swimable with amazing snorkeling. The rooms are spacious. An hour from the airport, 30 min from Tulum, 5 min from Akumal. The hosts are the best I’ve ever had. Brittany was incredibly informative and helpful leading up to the trip. Pancho and Mercedes were amazing and their dinners were authentic and delicious. We had some sargassum but Pancho and other crews had it off the beach before most of our group woke up. One piece of advice for future renters: go ahead and advise Brittany that you want Mercedes to cook the first night. This will make your arrival much smoother. Also, the advice about renting a car is good. Thanks thanks thanks to our hosts. Amazing trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

May 15, 2018

The most perfect place for us!

Our first time to this fabulous home and we can't wait to go back. I did a ton of research on homes in the area, considered hotels and other properties and Playa Del Caribe was everything we wanted. Beautiful beachfront, incredible location in a very private, gated, small neighborhood about 15-20 minutes from the beach zone in Tulum and only an hour from Cancun airport. Easy access to cenotes, restaurants in Akumal and Tulum. We did a wonderful trip to the Sian Kaan with tour guide Mario from www.bushmanphoto.com, visited Gran Cenote and casa Cenote and hit the best beach clubs (Rosa Del Viento, Ziggy's...). Pancho and Mercedes took excellent care of us. The home was really perfect in so many ways. Spent hours kayaking and SUPing right from the beach. Beautiful sunrises, perfect evenings, magical place. Bring water shoes if swimming from the beach but only a few yards out is the most beautiful emerald water and some great corral for snorkeling. Really the best house in that neighborhood and anywhere else. If you want privacy, but also easy access to all the activities and sites in Tulum, this is the place for you. Much better than a busy hotel in town. Can't wait to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Feb 8, 2023

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An Absolute Dream

If you are reading this look no further because you have found your next vacation rental. This property was simply breathtaking and my family was in awe since the moment we stepped foot in the home. Equipped with everything you need to make lovely meals, including a charcoal grill by the pool where we enjoyed many bbqs. The home is so spacious we each felt at home in our own space with the common areas located in the center of the house. The rooftop provided stunning views and endless rays of sunshine to bask in. The beach was the star of the show… we spent as much time as possible paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling where we saw amazing wildlife. Our favorite was the resident pelican who would fish every morning and evening. A truly incredible sight. The location of the property is perfectly stationed in the middle of all cenotes, ruins, lagoons, downtown, and more. What set this place apart above all were groundskeepers Pancho and Mercedes. They were so inviting, kind, and resourceful. They were there for us whenever we needed anything, kept our space clean and safe but did so all while maintaining our privacy. I can’t thank them enough and Brittany you have such a gem of a spot in Akumal and we would be lucky to return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stewart S.

Nov 28, 2017

Viva Akumal, Mexico!

Our stay at your Playa Del Caribe home in Akumal, Mexico this November was the highlight of our year. Thank you! It was like a dream vacation. We loved waking up each morning to a beautiful sunrise and a view of the ocean and our private white sand beach. Our 9-year old was in the ocean or the swimming pool almost every waking moment. We loved the beds, the kitchen, and the rooftop views. Your caretakers Poncho and Mercedes were amazing. They greeted us when we arrived and carried our luggage groomed the beach and cleaned the house every day. Poncho made sure we always had purified water. He opened coconuts and gave to each of us with a straw for a delicious drink. Mercedes made some awesome guacamole and salsa for us. She is a wonderful cook. The proximity to the restaurants in Akumal and the architectural ruins was great. The quality of food at your recommended restaurants was excellent. Thank you for your recommendations. Our favorite restaurants were Turtle Bay Bakery, Lol Ha, and La Buena Vida. We especially loved renting and riding bikes around the ruins at Coba and our visits to the Cenotes near Coba. We would also recommend a visit to Tulum, Yal-Ku, and Xcaret. Xcaret was close enough that we came home for lunch and then returned for the evening shows. We shopped for groceries at Sams Club and Chedraui in Playa Del Carmen. Thank you for creating such a wonderful home. Your palm studded sandy beach was the best of any we saw in Akumal. We hope to be back soon. Stewart and Wendy

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Phil C.

Jul 7, 2025

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Tulum is amazing, but don't go during the summer

Frist let me say that Pancho and Mercedes could not have been nicer and more attentive. 5 stars for them. The meal they prepared was wonderful and would highly recommend. I would highly recommend that you enjoy the meal at the beginning of the trip, so that you can enjoy the leftovers throughout the trip. They were also attentive to our needs throughout the trip and keep everything in order. I would recommend the property to anyone just by the fact of having Pancho and Mercedes there. With that said, the property is a touch tired. There is only A/C in the bedrooms, but not in the rest of the house. If you opened the front and back doors and got a cross wind, then it was a bit more comfortable. Regardless, you are better served to be outdoors - where you want to be anyways.Despite all of Pancho's efforts to clear the seaweed off the beach, the seaweed is out of control. Covers much of the beach and makes it challenging to wade into the water, or sit on the beach due to the smell. We look forward to coming back to Tulum, but not during the summer months.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Apr 22, 2025

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The most magical family vacation

Pancho and Mercedes were truly beyond amazing. And the house! The views! The amenities! The neighborhood was safe and all well maintained. Perfect for 2 families of 5. We will be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole T.

Mar 5, 2025

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Great place and even better people

Poncho and Mercedes are fantastic. The property is beautiful, we had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Feb 10, 2025

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Amazing House, Location, and Caretakers

Just got back from our week long stay at this house and there is nothing bad to say, its all amazing. Everything is as described, the house is on one of the better sections of beach with good snorkeling out front. Plenty of shade or sun, whichever you prefer. Pancho and Mercedes kept the place spotless and Mercedes food was fantastic. The pool was also a great configuration for our non swimmer 3 year old. About half of it is 2ft deep with a drop off to a 6ft deep end vs starting off shallow and slowly getting deeper. We put the pool vacuum hose across the pool to show our (fully supervised) little one where the drop off was.The collectivo's were easy to access from the house with an easy 400yd walk to the highway. A short inexpensive ride then leaves you another 400yds from where the action is in Akumal.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Dec 10, 2024

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Family Fun in the Sun 2024

There's so much to love about this property. The location was perfect: the beach; the proximity to shopping, restaurants & attractions (best to rent a car); the security & privacy! The house had everything & more than we needed: a pool, lots of water toys for both the ocean & the pool, a well-supplied kitchen, fresh drinking water, 4 spacious bedrooms with ensuites, & so many spaces to gather & play. We knew the property included service from grounds' staff & caretakers as well as security; however, we weren't prepared for such excellent care, especially from Pancho and Mercedes (an amazing cook, by the way)...such a bonus! Brittany, the property manager, was responsive and generous. You all have spoiled for us anything less. Many thanks for facilitating our once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paradise T.

Jul 21, 2024

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One of our Favorite VRBO rentals!

This house was awesome! I rent from VRBO often and this was one of the best houses we have ever stayed at. Poncho and Mercedes go above and beyond to make you comfortable without crowding you. The house is clean and beautiful, the pool bigger than we expected and right on the beach! We were extremely pleased with every aspect of this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

May 2, 2024

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Top notch first class

Wonderful views air conditioned bedrooms healthy and tasty food prepared by 2 lovely folks. Thank you very kindly.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M., Seattle, WA

Mar 9, 2024

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Wonderful stay in Akumal

My wife and I spent a week at Casa Playa Del Caribe, along with my brother and sister and their spouses. We had a wonderful time. The house was fabulous, exactly as described. The caretakers, Pancho and Mercedes, were warm and welcoming, providing great service while respecting our privacy. Brittany was an excellent host, with prompt and thorough communication in advance and throughout our stay. The outdoor living area and beach were wonderful. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards. Also, the snorkeling at the reef was very good (much better than we experienced on our snorkeling side trip to Cozumel). We had some very good dinners in Akumal. In all, I highly recommend Casa Playa Del Caribe as a vacation home away from home!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber Y., Washington, USA

Feb 12, 2024

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Amazing house, amazing caretakers, amazing beach!

Our group of 9 stayed in Playa Casa del Caribe Feb 3-10, 2024. The house was perfect! We’ve never stayed in a house where the caretakers cleaned every day and kept the house stocked with purified water and toiletries. They thought of everything! Pancho and Mercedes were amazing! Pancho keeps the grounds manicured to perfection and Mercedes keeps the house clean. She also made the best food we ate while there! Delicious!!! The house is located in the perfect spot in Akumal. We walked the beach in both directions and quickly realized this is the best house, yard/beach and the best location in the Riviera Maya! We had a great time snorkeling right out the back door (bring water shoes - there is rock and coral from the shore), watching the pelicans dive for fish, and watching the iguanas and hermit crabs. We even had 2 raccoon visitors one night and saw a couple coati run across the neighborhood. It was amazing! The house itself has plenty of space for everyone. We loved the beach chairs under a palm tree and also sunning ourselves on the roof! Kids loved the pool (although it was too cold for us adults). This house made our vacation to Mexico. 10/10 stars!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Dec 28, 2023

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Perfect Family Escape

Our extended family, ranging from 14 to 80+ years, spent the week before Christmas enjoying this slice of paradise. The setting on the beach is perfect. The 4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms comfortably accommodated everyone, and the central living/dining/kitchen provided space for us all to gather. The on-site caretakers, Pancho and Mercedes, were responsive and great. Short drives to both Akumal and Tulum for exploring. And best of all ... no mosquitos at the house! Stay here - you will love it!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

Nov 27, 2023

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A Week in Paradise

The home and it's location were perfect. There was plenty of room for all of us, and the pool and private beach were everything. We swam in the pool, and went snorkeling and kayaking in the ocean on a daily basis. We walked along the beach in both directions & ended up at the "Jungle Fish" restaurant which was excellent. Poncho & Mercedes were wonderful & cooked us a meal one night which was also excellent. We saw Iguanas, Hermit Crabs, a Seagull, and other beautiful birds every day. And the view of the beach and ocean from every part of the property inside and out, was absolutely breathtaking.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Feb 22, 2023

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Surprisingly Stunning

This property is as beautiful as it looks. Yes, the beach is just out your back door. Extremely private. Most days we had the whole bay to ourselves. After walking the bay , we realized that this property had the best beach in the bay. The snorkeling was amazing and perfect for beginners. Poncho and Mercedes were wonderful. They kept everything clean and cooked a wonderful supper for us one night. It was perfect for our family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Feb 8, 2023

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NY group

Fabulous, all of it. The property and beach are beautiful. Impeccably clean. Poncho and Mercedes are the most lovely couple managing everything on the spot, and go out of their way to make your visit relaxing and seamless. Highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 28, 2022

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A Thanksgiving to remember

This was probably the best handled property we have stayed at. From Brittany being so kind and helpful over VRBO and then Mercedes and Pancho at the Villa we never wanted for anything. My family (2 children 7,12) and our best friends family with their children (9,12) had an idyllic time. The house was set up perfectly for two families traveling with kids. All the pictures are exactly what it is but what you don't see is the beautiful on shore winds that cool you off everyday so it's not so hot and blow the bugs right away. Although, it's always wise to bring something just in case, we didn't have any issues though. Also, I don't want to spoil it but these Pelicans are incredible that swoop down right in front of you to catch your dinner, it's something out of a nature show. And the snorkeling right outside the house, so easy. Truly an amazing house set in a quiet cove and managed by a great team. Thank you all.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Aug 15, 2022

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Paradise

Property, staff, and location are all fantastic and no one wanted to leave. We could not have had a better stay. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greire I.

Jul 18, 2022

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Great stay

We had a fabulous time. Mercedes and Pancho were great hosts. We had many turtles nesting in front of the house, which was very exciting : ) I would return in a heartbeat!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

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