Half Moon Bay terrace view
Location: Akumal, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (90 minute drive south of the Cancun Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Condominium
Through end of February thaw out on the beach at lovely condo Half Moon Bay in exclusive North Akumal. The skies are sunny and the water is perfect! $170/nt -- 2 bedrooms. Three night minimum. Does not include taxes.
The nicest condominium in Akumal! Condo Half Moon Bay #2&4 guarantees dramatic views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. This beautiful 2-level, four bedroom, beachfront, vacation home is located in exclusive North Akumal, an easy one-hour drive south of the Cancun airport. The condo accommodates from 2 to 10 guests comfortably and can be rented as separate 2 bedroom units. Discount for a couple using one bedroom.
The home is very spacious featuring deluxe fixtures, stained glass windows, handcrafted ceramic tiles, mahogany cabinetry, air-conditioned bedrooms, a charming decor and incredible views.
Downstairs (#2 sleeps 4) features a large air-conditioned living room, dining room, full "chefs" kitchen and half bath. TV with DVD. The "mermaid" bedroom has a king bed and en suite bathroom with shower and marble vanity, stocked with tropical blend toiletries and hair dryer. The smaller "monkey" bedroom has a double bed and uses the half bath. Both bedrooms are gardenview and have A/C. The private, covered porch has a wonderful painted mural of "La Sarena's secret cenote" and expansive beachfront terrace with steps down to the beach.
Upstairs (#4 sleeps 6) features a covered balcony, smaller seating area includes a twin daybed, a kitchenette (no oven) with a full size refrigerator, hot plate & microwave. The "mayan" bedroom has two double beds and en suite bathroom with shower and marble vanity, tropical blend toiletries and hair dryer. The "bayview" suite opens to the balcony and the fabulous Caribbean view continues around the room as a painted mural of Akumal Bay. The king bed has a breathtaking sunrise view of the bay. The beautiful fossil-stone tiled master bath features a large walk-in shower with stained glass window, double marble vanity, separate commode area and sunlit dressing room. Both bedrooms have A/C.
Guests enjoy the use of Hotel Club Akumal Caribe facilities on Akumal Bay: dive center, spa, kids club and restaurants (no pool use). Nearby La Buena Vida Restaurant and Beach Club on Half Moon Bay offers fun "swing" bar & restuarant, dive center, kayak rentals and small pool.
Akumal is a quiet, and very private, retreat from busy Cancun. A small residential area of private villas and condos, the village is built along a few bays on the Caribbean Sea and offers many activities and fine restaurants. Also, the best palapa bars on the coast! It is a perfectly situated base to explore the Mayan Riviera, less than 30 minutes drive to the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Xcaret and the shopping & nightlife of Playa del Carmen.
The scuba diving is excellent. Three dive shops cater to small dive groups. Many favorite reefs are just 5-10 minutes by boat from Akumal Bay. Open water divers should not miss the experience of diving the freshwater cenotes that Akumal is world famous for. Snorkeling is fantastic, too – sea turtles nest on the beach in front of the house, and play with snorkelers and other sealife in Half Moon Bay and nearby Yal Ku lagoon.
Summertime is the best time for sport fishing. Head out from Akumal Bay to catch sailfish, marlin and dorado. Bring the dorado back for the restaurant to cook for you!
The sun, the moon, the stars, and more... Be as active as you like, or spend your holiday in a hammock on the balcony.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : In each bedroom and downstairs living area
- Linens Provided : Including beach towels
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : in master bedrooms
- Double Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed : Daybed in upstairs living area.
- Crib : Pack n Play
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : TV with DVD in downstairs unit.
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Upstairs kitchen has toaster oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Includes juicer, blenders, food processors
- Refrigerator (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Catering Available : Mexican cook available at extra charge.
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Expansive beachside terrace has comfortable lounge chairs.
- Balcony : Covered balcony overlooking the beach has table & chairs to seat 6.
- Lanai : Covered patio adjoining the beachside terrace has 2 tables to seat 12.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Soft white sand with lounge chairs - just steps from the terrace. Sunrise view over the bay with your coffee!
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi at the condo or beach bar. Laptop-sized safes in condo.
- Other Amenities
- Exceptional views, Daily maid, Mexican cook available, safes, Boogie boards & some snorkel equipment, Tropical toiletries & hairdryers in baths
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : First floor unit is accessible for handicapped. Ramp in parking area.
- Kid Friendly : Pack n Play, child sized terrace furniture, booster seats, bed rail
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking on the balcony or terrace please.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Mayan ruins, sea kayaks, freshwater cenote & cavern diving - snorkeling
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
4 Bedroom: Jan 2 - April 30 .. $440/night | May 01-Dec 16 .. $280/night
2 Bedroom: Jan 2 - April 30 .. $220/night | May 01-Dec 16 .. $140/night
Couple using 1BR: Jan 2 - April 30 .. $180/night | May 01-Dec 16 .. $115/night
Holiday 2011 Dec 17 - Jan 1: 4 Bedroom $3990 - 7nts | 2 Bedroom $1995 - 7nts
Rates does not include 14% taxes.
Discounts for over 14nts rentals & September through October.
$25pp per night additional for more than 8 persons using the condo.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Akumal
We first discovered Akumal on our honeymoon in 1984. Friends had stopped at Akumal Bay on a day trip and told us to check it out. While we were in Cozumel we asked about Akumal and everyone would get a glazed look on their face and say "Ah, Akumal..."
It was true, Akumal is paradise. It became a favorite place to visit over the years. Remote, yet not too remote.
By chance Joe and I met the daughter of Don Pablo Bush Romero who discovered Akumal in the early 60's while exploring the underwater wrecks of fabled El Matancero and La Nicolasa. We bought her beachfront condo!
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
As I mentioned, the draw to Akumal was that it was remote, yet not too remote. Over the years the Caribbean coast of Q.Roo has been developed and the once sleepy town of Playa del Carmen is growing fast. This is now the Mayan Riviera and a major tourist destination.
Akumal remains a quite, private and laid back spot on the rapidly developing coast.
A great location for exploring lovely beaches and jungle shrouded mayan ruins. Deep sea fishing and scuba diving are just minutes by boat outside our reef.
Our condo is right on the beach with spectacular views. Sitting on the terrace you see, pelicans, frigates, peregrine falcons fishing in the bay. Watch and you will see turtle heads pop out of the water! The stars at night are stunning.
You won't miss any of the resort attractions. You have a reserved beach chair, daily maid, great restaurants, fun palapa bars and spa treatments in Akumal!
You will only miss the crowds of tourists.
Freshwater flows into Yal Ku lagoon from underground cave system. Great place to snorkel.
Best palapa bar on the Mayan Riviera! Coconut shrimp and excellent margarita. Good beach pizza. Happy hour 5:30-6:30.
Most relaxing tropical treatments. Love a pedicure with Rosa in an easy chair with a view through swaying palms of the beach and bay. Best message.
Favorite fish and shrimp tacos at a little stand at the Xpuha Pemex gas station.
Puerto Avanturas marina has big boats to view and dolphin swim. Like a stop at Gringo Daves for a meal and drinks overlooking the marina.
Real adventure in the jungle. Take a jungle buggy to freshwater cenotes to snorkel or a fun skycyle through the trees.
Great little town to explore. Fisherman's co-op for fresh fish and lobster from the source. Fresh vegetable markets. Mayan ruins.
A true Indiana Jones experience for exploring these ruins in the jungle. Rent a bike to get around.
Owner's Map of Akumal
Joe and Diana live in Decatur, Georgia, just east of Atlanta.
We have restored an historic farmhouse built in 1900. Discovered it was a lot of house for just the two of us and started hosting guests as a bed and breakfast in 2006. Love meeting new people from all over the world.
We are lucky to have two vacation homes in our favorite places. One is in the mountains of North Carolina overlooking Lake Santeetlah and the other is this wonderful beachfront condo in Akumal.
Property Photos
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- Half Moon Bay terrace view - Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Yucatan Vacation Condo Rental - Half Moon Bay, Extraordinary Beachfront Home in Akumal!
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- Lovely condo Half Moon Bay #2&4 - Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Yucatan Vacation Condo Rental - Half Moon Bay, Extraordinary Beachfront Home in Akumal!
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- Soft white sand just steps from the terrace - Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Yucatan Vacation Condo Rental - Half Moon Bay, Extraordinary Beachfront Home in Akumal!
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- Living room – downstairs, #2
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- Dining area - downstairs, #2
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- "chefs" kitchen - downstairs, #2
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- "Mermaid" bedroom with king bed - downstairs, #2
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- Morning coffee - sunrise on the terrace
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- "Bayview" master bedroom with king bed - upstairs, #4
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- Spacious master bathroom - upstairs, #4
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- Master bathroom vanity
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- Living room with twin daybed - upstairs, #4
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- Kitchen - upstairs, #4
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- Mayan bedroom with 2 double beds - upstairs, #4
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- Sunrise view from balcony
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- Nearby Laguna Yal Ku has wonderful snorkeling
Traveler Reviews (21)
Pretty awesome
Guest: Keelia
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Date of Stay: 10/20/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Our stay at Half Moon Bay was very nice. The condo was clean. Although we did have a small bug problem, but if you keep all food and drinks in the fridge then you will not have any issues. The rooms are spacious. the upstairs unit can accommodate two couples with no problem. The balcony provides and amazing view of the ocean. We were only a bike ride from town where we at at Turtle Bay Cafe for breakfast every morning. Very delicious food!
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Great stay in Mexico!
Guest: Arin
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Date of Stay: 12/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Condo Half Moon Bay was excellent. The location in akumal was amazing: right on the beach (a bit rocky in that area, but a short walk/bike ride to a great swimming beach), excellent restaurants, small town feel while being tourist friendly. The condo staff were very helpful and friendly.
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Great place, great location!
Guest: Bethany
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Date of Stay: 11/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
We loved our stay at the Half Moon Bay Condos. We went with a group of friends and had spacious sleeping arrangements and great access to the beach. Surroundings are gorgeous and the condos were very clean and kept up. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in this area!
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Absolutely Perfect and Relaxing!
Guest: Karim
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Date of Stay: 06/13/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
This was by far my favorite vacation. Great condo, great view, great weather, great food, amazing service and a daily maid service as well as bottled water and the owners are incredibly nice and responsive! They even included snorkeling equipment for us to use and a nice fruit basket upon arrival! I would go back without a doubt!
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A slice of paradise!
Guest: Joann
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Date of Stay: 09/22/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
Our first trip to Mexico and we picked a winner! Half Moon Bay was an incredible experience. The first time we came up the front walk and looked out onto the bay, we were overwhelmed. The condo was spacious and comfortable and everything you could want or need was right near by. The addition of a day at Hidden Worlds just made the value even better. After spending an exhausting, adventure-filled day in the jungle it was so relaxing to lounge on the patio at Half Moon Bay. I can't wait to return to akumal for a longer stay!
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Tortugas
Guest: Sean
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Date of Stay: 10/19/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
We had a fantastic time, summarized perhaps by the several sightings we had of sea turtles, both moms and babies, on the beach directly in front of the condo. Almost every night, it seemed, someone from the management staff would pass by our patio and let us know about tortugas. Seeing three hatching, seeing two egg-layings, were amazing experiences; and yet, were only a small part of a continually fantastic vacation.
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Gorgeous Location, Beautiful Condo
Guest: Lisa
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Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
It's hard to go wrong with a terrace on the beach! Could not have imagined a more beatiful location. You could literally walk out the sliding doors, down the terrace steps, and go straight into the bay to snorkel with sea turtles. No complaints about the condo itself- it was tidy and the paintings on the wall were really cute. We loved everything about our stay. Having La Buena Vida a short walk beach walk away was fantastic - we could go grab drinks without worrying about driving!
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Guest: Helen & Joel Marcus
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Date of Stay: 07/22/05
Review Submitted: 07/22/05
We were staying at your Half Moon Bay Condo #4 right before Hurricane Emily hit last week. We'd like to tell you how much we enjoyed staying there. As you know, we were supposed to be there July 11-18, but on the 15th were given notice that the condos were to be boarded up in preparation for Hurricane Emily and that we would have to leave by noon the next day. So unfortunately, our vacation was cut short. We are writing for a few reasons: one is to say we sincerely hope damage was minimal and were wondering how your building and the area in general fared. We also wanted to let you know how wonderful Nan and the two men who work with her were, in a variety of ways. First of all they assisted us in navigating the area, finding places, and were very responsive to questions and requests that we had. Second, their recommendations to leave on Friday turned out to be very wise. As we were leaving that morning, and on the flight home, we came across people who had not even been notified by their hotels that a serious storm was coming! It became clear to us not to take for granted the effort the La Bahia condo office made to keep us informed. One of the men also told us, "If you can get a flight today, go, don't wait for tomorrow." He turned out to be very much on target -- we read later that there were long lines in Cancun's airport on Saturday. And of course, the longer we waited, we may not have been able to even get a flight home in time. We also want to thank you for your information packet and the suggestions that Joe gave Helen over the phone -- we took many of them and enjoyed each one. That cave dive at Hidden Worlds was amazing!
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Guest: Stacy Lynch
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Date of Stay: 04/04/05
Review Submitted: 04/04/05
Dear Diana and Joe, I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed Half Moon Bay. It was PERFECT! We were coming to the condo after 5 days of mission work in the jungle. I have been involved in a project creating a school in El Ideal for 4 years. I have always vacationed in Akumal, but not in your wonderful condo. We had 3 families from the mission project in your two condos and the bottom one that the hotel owns. Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us.
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