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Beds

  • King 2
  • Twin 2

Description

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, the jungle, or you can watch the ospreys and pelicans dive.  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. 

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. 

Amenities

Living

  • Beach Towels
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Hair Dryer
  • Linens provided
  • Local area night time security
  • Maid Service 6 Days Weekly
  • Not Air-conditioned
  • Security safes in each bedroom
  • Cook available (add. fee)
  • Highchair
  • Pack n Play Crib
  • Shampoo and soap

Convenience

  • Cenotes nearby
  • Dive Shop w/in Walking Distance
  • Restaurant w/in Walking Distance
  • On the beach

Entertainment

  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth Speakers

Outdoor

  • BBQ Grill
  • Beach Chairs
  • Hammocks
  • Ocean Side Shade Palapa
  • Patio
  • Beach Towels
  • 2 Single and 1 double Kayaks

Kitchen

  • Bottled Water
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Full Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Utensils
  • Dish Soap and Cleaning Pad

Rates

Villa Mariposa Nightly Rates

Season 2024 DATES Rate MN
Fall II Oct 19 - Nov 22 $360 4
Thanksgiving Nov 23 - Nov 29 $420 5
Mid Season Nov 30 - Dec 20 $360 4
Christmas  Dec 21 - Dec 27 $770 7
New Year Dec 28 - Jan 3 $770 7
Season 2025 DATES Rate MN
High Season Jan 4 - Feb 14 $420 5
Pres. Week Feb 15 - Feb 21 $460 7
High Season Feb 22 - Mar 21 $420 5
Spring Mar 22 - Apr 25 $460 5
Summer Apr 26 - Aug 15 $330 4
Fall I Aug 16 - Oct 17 $300 4
Fall II Oct 18 - Nov 21 $360 4
Thanksgiving Nov 22 - Nov 28 $420 5
Mid Season Nov 29 - Dec 19 $360 4
Christmas  Dec 20 - Dec 26 $770 7
New Year Dec 27 - Jan 3 $770 7
  1. PLEASE ADD 22% TAX, TAX IS NOT INCLUDED.
  2. Max. Occupancy 6 guests
  3. A nonrefundable damage waiver of US$75 required.
  4. Rates are in US Dollars. 
  5. MN = Minimum Nights required
  6. PET POLICY - No pets, please 
  7. Rates subject to change without notice.

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Reviews

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Magnifique maison située idéalement.

Property Reviewed: 
Villa Mariposa
Dates Stayed: 
August, 2022
Source: 
Airbnb
Rating: 
5

Magnifique maison située idéalement. Il faut en effet prévoir des chaussures de plage pour profiter de la plage et du superbe bras de mer situés juste en face de la maison, parfait pour faire du snorkeling. Et nous vous conseillons le cenote qui se trouve juste à côté ; ainsi que les ruines de Tulum. Cette maison nous a permis de passer un très bon séjour.
Romain-Pierre
Paris, France

Highly recommend!

Property Reviewed: 
Villa Mariposa
Dates Stayed: 
May, 2022
Source: 
VRBO
Rating: 
5

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!

Angela Page
Baton Rouge, LA

The house is exquisite, really a marvel of craftsmanship.

Property Reviewed: 
Villa Mariposa
Dates Stayed: 
May, 2022
Source: 
Airbnb
Rating: 
5

The house is exquisite, really a marvel of craftsmanship. The way the ocean breeze finds its way through it is amazing. The bedroom ceiling fans add extra comfort at night. There’s thoughtfully placed abundant fresh water in the kitchen, at the top of the steps, and in a glass pitcher by each bathroom sink. Showers were good, and also beautiful as you can see by the photos. Beds and linens were nice. Kitchen isn’t fancy but it has everything and everything works. Luiz and Nery were so hospitable and friendly; we really enjoyed meeting them and loved the one dinner we requested from them. The location is great. Short walk to the cenote where it felt safe to leave a bag of clothes. Steps to the beach. It was May so the sargassum situation was regrettable. It was many feet wide on the beach just a few meters from the house and deep and rotting and really stinky. Some days the smell was more tolerable than others; it certainly didn’t get worse while we were there. Kayaking with the house kayaks, paddles, and life vests out to the reef where we could tie to a buoy and use our own snorkeling equipment was a highlight. No seaweed out there. But swimming close to shore wouldn’t be advisable. We were told by many that the whole coast was like that; it wasn’t true. The bays likely collect the sargassum in a way that straighter beaches and ones with more staff don’t. But even at those beaches, Playa Santa Fe, for example, where it was a delight to play in the waves, our silver jewelry tarnished- another interesting property of sargassum. We’d return in an instant; but might try to time it better. Unless the generous contributions to global warming and overfertlization from other nations continue at our current pace, that’ll make it tough.
Mira Kautzky
Cambridge, MA

Spectacular Home and Vacation at Tankah Beach!

Property Reviewed: 
Villa Mariposa
Dates Stayed: 
November, 2019
Source: 
Verified Guest Review
Rating: 
5

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. I 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, the 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 shoreline! 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

Judy B.
Fair Oaks, CA

Good service and nice home.

Property Reviewed: 
Villa Mariposa
Dates Stayed: 
August, 2019
Source: 
Verified Guest Review
Rating: 
5

We stayed with a baby for almost 7 days at the villa and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was a bit off Tulum, would therefore definitely recommend a car to get around. But it had the big advantage of being calm and right at the beach. The house itself was simple but with all the appliances and equipment needed, including a nice barbeque area in in front of the house. Even though there was no AC we never felt too hot inside the house, due to the great natural ventilation system. Communication was great and there is family living on the property (in a separate house) that comes by for housekeeping once a day. There was also the possibility to hire them as a cook, which we did once – they cooked a great meal for us. Furthermore, we forgot an item in the property and they organized a driver to bring us the glasses to our next stop which we really appreciated.

Florian
Malans, Grisons, Switzerland

King for a Day

Reviewed on 2023-01-09 by Matthew Raymond S. of Park Rapids, MN US
Updated on 2023-01-27
Review of stay from 2022-12-04 to 2022-12-14
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In early December, My wife and i were afforded the distinct privilege of 10 enchanting nights at Villa Mariposa. The home and location is incredible, a jewel on the sea. The location, greenspaces, architecture, furnishings, decor, and various artwork throughout lend a level of sophistication and opulence to the property. Each morning we enjoyed the unobstructed sunrise from the master; afternoons we walked on our own private beach, swam, or kayaked ; nighttime was reserved for any of the elegant oceanside dining experiences wi walking distance. (Plus there are countless activities/adventures away from VM: Cenotes, pyramids, beaches, ziplining, incredible shopping and dining,etc.).
Luis and Nery are incredibly lovely people who live on site in secondary home and serve as groundskeeper/chef and housekeeper... and although this may sound cliche, they are why VM is paradise found. Can't stress it enough. I'm an incredibly private person so initially i had hesitation renting a vacation home w "full time staff"... needless to say my reservations were misplaced.
Lastly, Akumal Reservations, Angel & David, amazing service from start 2 finish. Transportation from and to the airport, rental car delivery to VM, in home massages, etc... all of it provided seamlessly.

Manager response on 2023-01-27 - Response from Akumal Direct Reservations
Thank you Matthew, Thank you for your review and recommendation. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Mariposa and hope you can come to visit again soon.

Villa Mariposa

Reviewed on 2022-03-30 by sandra y. of Austin, TX US
Updated on 2022-03-30
Review of stay from 2022-03-12 to 2022-03-19
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We enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back.

Beautiful House!

Reviewed on 2022-06-23 by Sarah D. of Beaverton, OR US
Updated on 2022-07-01
Review of stay from 2022-06-16 to 2022-06-21
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Just like the pictures!
Manager response on 2022-07-01 - Response from Akumal Direct Reservations
Hi Sarah, we're so glad you found villa Mariposa to your liking. do let us know when you're ready to come back to Riviera Maya. Our team will be more than happy to help you find the vacation rental you most want.

An excellent house made for an excellent vacay

Reviewed on 2022-05-17 by Unknown of Des Moines, IA US
Updated on 2022-06-16
Review of stay from 2022-04-20 to 2022-04-27
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Three friends stayed here for a week in April. Had an amazing time. The house is spectacular--especially the large common area. There's no AC but that was not a problem for us (and I was nervous about it). With the windows open--and there are many windows overlooking the beach and the water--you feel totally comfortable day and night. The one thing the description undersells is the little area the place is located. There is an awesome cenote about a 5 minute walk away, with snorkeling, that's really fun. And there are several boutique hotels within a 10 minute walk that all have restaurants and bars, so we spent a lot of time just on our own little strip for drinks and dinner. Fantastic stay, very communicative hosts, highly recommend. And rent a car.
Manager response on 2022-06-16 - Response from Akumal Direct Reservations
Villa Mariposa, is certainly an excellent beachfront getaway for those who want an amazingly comfortable place to enjoy the ocean in a natural environment. We look forward to helping you with your next trip to Akumal, just let us know and we'll be sure to get your vacation countdown started.

Nice place on the beach

Reviewed on 2022-11-16 by Unknown of Kassel, HE Germany
Updated on 2022-12-05
Review of stay from 2022-11-07 to 2022-11-14
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Stayed here for the 3rd time and we still enjoy the location so much. Caretakers and manager very friendly and helpful. But: The whole area has become a large construction site, especially 2 sites close to the house with a lot of noise from 8 a.m. till 9 p.m. (except Sundays). Trucks and people coming and going all the time. Sunset view from the rooftop terrace used to be so romantic. Not any more, because now there is a 5-storey-building obstructing the view. Fortunately, the house is very smart constructed, all other rooms directly facing the sea and sunrise over the caribbean is still visible. We will be back, but after a while, until the construction dust has settled.
Manager response on 2022-12-05 - Response from Akumal Direct Reservations
We appreciate you taking the time to write, Markus. This low season was a very busy time on Tankah Bay. We are pleased that as the holiday season approaches many of the new projects and maintenance projects have closed or slowed for the season. Please contact us when you are ready to book your next visit to the area. We manage many many vacation rental properties in the area and would like to offer you a discount on your next visit, whenever that might be. Happy travels :)

Villa Mariposa

Reviewed on 2022-03-01 by Unknown of new york, NY United States
Updated on 2022-03-01
Review of stay from 2022-02-19 to 2022-02-26
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Beautiful home, wonderful stay. Fabulous meals made by the groundskeepers.

The best vacation home!

Reviewed on 2021-01-21 by Keally L. of Tulsa , OK US
Updated on 2021-01-21
Review of stay from 2020-12-29 to 2021-01-05
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My family of 6 had an amazing week m. We only wish we could have stayed longer and we hope to return. The home and the grounds were beautiful!

Villa Mariposa vacation

Reviewed on 2021-05-26 by Michaela A. of Oregon City , OR US
Updated on 2021-05-26
Review of stay from 2021-05-14 to 2021-05-23
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We had an amazing stay here!! The house exceeded our expectations on every level. The directions we were given to get to the rental were a little outdated, so that might want to be looked at. It was in the dark when we arrived, so the landmarks they referenced did us no good. But Villa Mariposa came up on my google maps believe it or not, so that helped us find it! The house was so perfect for us, we barely even left. We had paradise right where we were. The secure neighborhood was great, restaurants and little store within walking distance, a beautiful beach right off the back porch.. I can't say enough good things about this rental. The caretakers of the property were great! Since there was just two of us, we didn't need a ton of attention or cleaning, so they just checked on us every day to see if we needed anything. I honestly don't have any negative feedback on this rental that I can think of. We do wish the 3rd bedroom was set up with a queen or king mattress, because we would have loved to bring our group of friends back to this property next year, so we had a find another house in the vicinity that could accommodate 3 couples. But other than that, absolutely perfect stay for us!

Perfect accommodation

Reviewed on 2021-10-11 by Sandro B. of Steina, DE
Updated on 2021-10-11
Review of stay from 2021-10-01 to 2021-10-08
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A very nice house right by the sea. You are well looked after. The condition of the house compared to other objects is very good. There is everything you need.