Secluded Beach (Really!) Near Puerto Morelos in Mayan Riviera.

• casa de Tyler

  casa de Tyler

  • Guest The Prairie Hags
  • Date of stay 11/15/12
  • Review Submitted 11/26/12
  Was just a great time at Sandy villa's. Rhonda could not of been more helpful. The property is just gorgeous, well maintained and the beach is amazing. Would recommend staying there to anyone who is visiting.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful, relaxing 5 days!

  Wonderful, relaxing 5 days!

  • Guest LBQ
  • Date of stay 10/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/19/12
  Last week my husband and I stayed at Casa Tyler for 5 nights after the previous 4 nights being spent at an all-inclusive resort 10 minutes south. Although the AI was gorgerous and the service very good, I still would have to say the most relaxing/fun part of our trip was the 5 days at Sandy's Villas. This is our 7th trip in 10 yrs to Mexico, and I must say we love acting more like a "local" than a tourist. We did not get to go off and do all of the activities we might have liked to because we really did not want to spend too much time away from the villa! The photos are very accurate. The beach is a 5 minute (I timed it, but my husband walks slow) walk across the road, and most days we saw no one else. Two days the waves were a bit rougher than we liked, but we still enjoyed it. The villa itself has everything you need (with the exeption of a foot shower outside, I hated tracking sand in every day), and more! I never have time to read at home , but I finished 3 books there during my stay! Chuck and Rhonda are great hosts, but not in your face at all, and even left us breakfast on the patio one morning--a nice surprise! They keep their grounds and pool immaculate, it is beautiful. We enjoyed one day at the Tulum ruins, and usually had one meal a day in Puerto Moreles. We love that town, and there are so many more English speaking residents than last time I was there (10 yrs ago). So many restaurants and bars and shops to choose from. All at a nice slow pace. We felt safe every place we went and felt very welcomed. I only wish all of my friends that also tell us "how can you go to Mexico, it is not safe" could experience it. The mosquitos were biting the days we were there, but I had never had that problem in the Yucatan before, so I assume all the rain just made our timing bad. My husband got many bites, they seemed to prefer him. Once we found a store in town that had bug spray, that helped a lot. I would recommend this villa to anyone (except those who have to have an alli-inclusive, and I know some people do). For us, it was perfect. The bed is wonderful, there are hundreds of books and movies. The owners will help you any way they can. I hope we make it back again some day.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• We really CAN"T WAIT to go back - Ron and Tanya

  We really CAN"T WAIT to go back - Ron and Tanya

  • Guest Captain Ron
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/27/12
  Once we got settled with supplies from Sams, Costco etc life was perfect.....we did a couple of day trips but mostly relaxed on the most beautiful beach in the world. After walking, swimming, body surfing, reading (my wife) we took a 2min walk back to our villa paradise to take a break from the wind and surf, relax around the fresh clean pool and of course "Margarittas" was the order for happy hour. Thanks Rhonda and Chuck for being there for us in the background. You guys do a first rate job answering any questions we had and for keeping the ground so green and alive with nature. Cheers, see you soon. PS we loved Casa Tyler. Ron & Tanya Vancouver Canada

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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• Now that the shock of coming home has set in...we won't to go back to Sandy's Villas

  Now that the shock of coming home has set in...we won't to go back to Sandy's Villas

  • Guest Captain Ron
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/22/12
  Once we got settled with supplies from Sams, Costco etc life was perfect.....we did a couple of day trips but mostly relaxed on the most beautiful beach in the world. After walking, swimming, body surfing, reading (my wife) we took a 2min walk back to our villa paradise to take a break from the wind and surf, relax around the fresh clean pool and of course "Margarittas" was the order for happy hour. Thanks Rhonda and Chuck for being there for us in the background. You guys do a first rate job answering any questions we had and for keeping the ground so green and alive with nature. Cheers, see you soon. PS we loved Casa Tyler. Ron & Tanya Vancouver Canada

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• Playa del Secreto - Sandy's Villas - Casa de Tyler

  Playa del Secreto - Sandy's Villas - Casa de Tyler

  • Guest jill
  • Date of stay 12/31/11
  • Review Submitted 01/13/12
  We recently returned from our week stay at Casa de Tyler at Sandy's Villa's in Playa del Secreto. What an amazing place. The owners of the condo live on-site and are the most wonderful, gracious hosts. Anything we needed or any advice - they were quick to help. Chuck and Rhonda were very accommodating, laid-back and just a general pleasure to get to know! We miss them already! The grounds were beautiful. Very well cared for. Hammocks abound, and the pool was a great feature for our 5-year old. We spent a couple nights out at the palapa using the grill, so that was great too. It's a short walk to the beach, but what a wonderful beach it was. You pretty much have it to yourself. We walked a big portion of the area, and this is BY FAR the best in the area. You can wade out quite far and no rocks. Not the same at the adults only mega-resort down the beach (that we got kicked out of for walking on the property with our kid..) The condo itself was awesome. Some friends were staying in another at the property and even though the layout was the same...Casa de Tyler was a far cry from theirs. It had everything we needed, was beautifully decorated and really felt like home while we were there. It is a very quiet place and it is truly a place to go to get away, relax, read books and just generally recharge! We spent 7 days there and the the first 4 we didn't leave. We made all of our meals there and just relaxed. The next few were spent doing some excursions and again, Chuck and Rhonda gave us pointers and helped us to have a great time. We took our son to XCaret and he snorkled for the first time...great experience. Did the underground river and it was a great time. We took a day trip to Isla Mujeres another day and really enjoyed that. We are already trying to figure out how we can make this a more regular thing...we will definitely be back!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• A dream come true

  A dream come true

  • Guest Judi
  • Date of stay 05/06/11
  • Review Submitted 06/11/11
  Our three week vacation was truly a dream come true. The grounds are beautfiul and the condominium is charmingly decorated and very comfortable. If you want to get away from crowds and enjoy peace and quiet, this is the place to go. And I can't say enough about our hosts, Rhonda and Chuck who made us feel at home. We will return next year, and until then enjoy the wonderful memories from this vacation.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: It was a pleasure having you here and we look forward to seeing you next May.

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• beach retreat

  beach retreat

  • Guest rob
  • Date of stay 02/15/11
  • Review Submitted 02/26/11
  Our second stay at this wonderful site, comfortable condo free of urban distraction on secluded Playa del Secreto. Birdsong in the AM, walks on the beach and swimming in the surf highlighted our stay. The grounds are immaculate with palms and gorgeous blooming plants around a pool and gazebo with grill. The owner was friendly and helped with whatever we needed. The condo is 10 minutes from Puerto Moreles and 20 minutes from the much busier Playa del Carmen. Restaurants we liked: Yaxche - the best in Playa, and Mercadito del Mar in Puerto is unsurpassed for seafood and originality - say hello to Xava - the young chef. We will go back and have recommended this to all our friends.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: It was a pleasure having you here. Let me know when you plan to come back.

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• Casa de Tyler

  Casa de Tyler

  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 01/08/11
  • Review Submitted 01/17/11
  A little slice of paradise on a secluded beach (they're not kidding) between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen. The condo is cute but quite sizable and very well equipped. The king size bed is very comfortable. Grounds are beautiful, complete with tropical birds and 3 delightful dogs. Pool is large and well maintained. Hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. Puerto Morelos (10 min drive) is an ecclectic Mexican fishing village with a large ex-pat contingent but, nevertheless, maintains its Mexican character. There are an unusually large number of restaurants from beachside Palapa grills to an upscale gourmet restaurant, most very reasonably priced. If you're looking for a quiet holiday, away from the hubbub, the hawkers and time-share salesmen, this is the place to go.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Hi Chris, It's people like you that we enjoy having visit here at our little paradise. You recognize the natural beauty of the surroundings. We make every effort to be sure you are comfortable and happy in Casa de Tyler. Please come again and again. You are always welcome!

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• Fabulous

  Fabulous

  • Guest Jason & Sonya
  • Date of stay 07/03/10
  • Review Submitted 07/12/10
  We just returned from Sandy's Villas and are already trying to figure out when we can return. Casa de Tyler is very spacious and has everything you need from a fully stocked kitchen to books and movies. It is a 1 minute walk to the beautiful private beach where you can find the most amazing shells. The grounds are gorgeous and the pool is just a few steps from the condo. Chuck and Rhonda are AMAZING, Rhonda even made homemade ice cream (which I haven't had since I was a kid). This was definitely the best relaxing vacation we have ever had. We will back and sure to tell our friends what a wonderful place Sandy's Villas is.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: We love having guests that notice all the wonders of nature. Ours is a unique mix of "away from it all" and "everything you need".

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• A great place to relax

  A great place to relax

  • Guest Jay and Robin
  • Date of stay 04/28/10
  • Review Submitted 05/19/10
  We didn't really know what to expect but the pictures we had seen and the reviews we read were all very encouraging. Well we were so very pleased to find the villa and the "secret" beach just the way it looked from the pictures. The grounds were so natural looking and created such a peaceful atmosphere, thanks to all the hard work our hosts put into keeping up with the lush flora. It was a real treat to watch the birds enjoy it all with us. We spent a lot of time in the pool that was kept sparkling fresh and clean. Casa de Tyler was very cozy and comfortable. Even though it was hot and humid we never had to use the airconditioner, we had a lovely cross breeze flowing through all night. We felt safe and secure enough to leave the windows and doors open. We found every thing we needed in the villa, from xtra towels to a cork screw. The short drive to Puerto Morelos was easy. The town had plenty of nice resturaunts to.choose from, many with oceanfront seating. The vendors were all very friendly and it was a treat looking and shopping . We especially enjoyed watching Abraham "finger" paint a beautiful picture just for us. Nine days went by way too fast! We would recomend SV to any one who likes the quieter side of vacationing. Rhonda and Chuck are the best hosts and really know how to make you feel at home. But Cricket and Scruffy and Kilby really stole our hearts. Cricket even wanted to share his beloved bone with my hubby! Yes we would go back anytime.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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(summer mos) $805/wk .. (winter mos) $945/wk
We have more than one condo so check with us to see what is available.
Christmas and Easter/special rates. .

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.