Location: Akumal, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (Akumal is about 90 KM south of Cancun on Hwy 307.)
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: House and Casita
FABULOUS NEW VIDEOS! -- We've just had four 360-degree videos of Casa de Colores taken. You can see a master bedroom, the ktichen/living/dining rooms, and the outside area. Scroll down to the Links section, and click on the Video link. You'll love what you see!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! It's not too early to think about Spring Break 2012. Special rate of $3,000/week for both the house plus the Casita! We're booked for Christmas Week, the week before Xmas,and New Year's Week. Have more than 12 in your party? Please give us a call -- we can provide more information on our house, and help you arrange additional housing very close to Casa de Colores.
SECURITY ALERT: We've been asked by guests and potential guests about safety in the area. Please rest assured, the recent warnings and media articles about travel to Mexico have been misleading. The dangerous places are primarily US/Mexico border towns, not the Maya Riviera or Akumal area. In addition, the problems have involved members of the cartels and the authorities, not tourists.
Whether you seek an intimate getaway for two, or a family vacation for 10, this owner-built, 3,200-square foot Casa de Colores and its 600-square foot, two-story casita (Casita de Colores) are perfect for you. Situated on the North end of Half Moon Bay with magnificent, unobstructed views of the Caribbean, Casa de Colores sleeps up to 10 in the main house and two in the casita. Mexico is about color, and Casa de Colores does not disappoint – its vibrant, contemporary design is accented with the exciting colors of the Yucatan Peninsula – from décor to lovely linens.
In the main house, two top floor master bedrooms with king-sized beds and en-suite baths offer complete privacy, as well as sleek, double glass bowl countertop sinks and terraces overlooking the Caribbean. A family room between the master suites also has stunning views and can be a cozy getaway, complete with flat screen TV/DVD and wireless internet. It is beautifully furnished with a comfortable sofa/chaise lounge.
Two additional bedrooms on the first floor have identical private bathrooms with exquisitely tiled showers and above-counter sinks and fixtures. The Caribbean-facing bedroom offers a king-sized bed and terrace; the second bedroom offers an ocean view, but faces the aqua- and cobalt-tiled 10’ x 30’ swimming pool and cool consuela-tiled surrounding terrace. It has both a Mexican queen-sized bed and extra futon sofa that sleeps two. While the incredible breezes off the ocean naturally cool the interior, all bedrooms are air-conditioned, and all rooms in Casa de Colores and its casita have ceiling fans.
The spectacular living and dining rooms also offer Caribbean views along with contemporary, ultra-comfortable furnishings. You’ll enjoy sinking into the hot red sofas after a day of snorkeling in Yal Ku Lagoon, a short walk away, or swimming in Half Moon Bay, about 100 yards from Casa de Colores. Both have spectacular tropical fish, coral and turtles.
The stainless steel and granite kitchen, complete with dishwasher, features a breakfast counter with four bar stools as well as a center island. The sleek dining room table seats up to 10.
The Casa de Colores casita can be rented in combination with the main house -- and gives parties a 5th bedroom. It overlooks the pool, but both the first floor living room and second floor bedroom have Caribbean views. The casita is comfortably furnished with a beautiful blue sofa and upholstered striped chair. It has a flat screen TV. The kitchen is also stainless and granite and the dining area seats two. The bedroom offers a king-sized bed and beautiful bathroom with aqua-tiled shower and above-counter, contemporary sink and fixtures.
Casa de Colores is ready for your next vacation!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : All bedrooms have air conditioning; all rooms have ceiling fans, and the entire house has great ocean breezes.
- Linens Provided : 300+ thread count cotton sheets for all beds; bath and pool towels.
- Off Street Parking : Parking for 2 cars available right outside the gate.
- Beds
- King Bed (4)
- Queen Bed : Mexican Queen
- Convertible Bed : Double size futon in bedroom by the pool. Two single air mattresses with full linens.
- Crib (2) : Pack-n-play cribs, plus 2 high chairs
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Rectangular shaped pool is perfect for relaxing or for swimming laps -- and the 2 pool side palapas provide good shade.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Granite counter tops, modern appliances, oven and stove.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Please check with our property manager when you arrive. Our housekeeper is a great cook.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : Full balconies on the ocean side of the house, and a great balcony overlooking the pool on the casita.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Rocky shore, with terrific tidal pools and blow holes. Sandy beach nearby.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free wifi in the house and casita.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Downstairs of the house is accessible, although bathroom doors may be tight.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 02-Apr 30 .. Main .. $3500/wk; Main and Casita.. $4000/wk
May 01-Aug 6 .. Main .. $2500/wk; Main and Casita.. $3000/wk
Aug 6-Nov 12 .. Main .. $2000/wk; Main and Casita.. $2000/wk
Nov 13-Dec 17 .. Main .. $3400/wk; Main and Casita.. $4000/wk
Christmas week ...... Main .. $6300/wk; Main and Casita.. $7500/wk
New Year's week ...... Main .. $6300/wk; Main and Casita.. $7500/wk
Ask us aboout discounted rates for last-minute trips or over 10 days.
+ 12% Hospitality taxes + refundable security deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Shelly and Eddie, and Susan and Nancy, built Casa de Colores from the ground up. We opened the doors during the 2007-08 holidays and have not been disappointed in any aspect. It was an incredible adventure. We all live and work in San Francisco -- real estate, law, and association management. We've been friends forever, and love time spent together here, there and traveling in Europe.
Why the Owner Chose Akumal
We've been coming to Akumal for almost 20 years -- we love the quiet pace, warm people, and wonderful water. We've traveled throughout Mexico, and have always come back to Akumal as home. Someday we plan to retire at least 1/2 time to our Casa.
The Unique Benefits of this Villa
Casa de Colores has incredible views, breezes from huge sliding glass doors, the colors of the Caribbean, and so much more. The showers are tiled with turquoise pool tile, the bedrooms are each a different color. Art is a combination of local artists and our own photography (4 photo buffs) stretched on canvas. The pool is a great rectangle lap pool and the kitchen's a delight to cook in -- or not. Our end of Half Moon Bay is private and quiet, but an easy 25 minute walk (or 5 minute drive or bike ride) to the "action."
Property Photos
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- Welcome to Casa de Colores. - Mayan Riviera Real Estate
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- The pool and palapa await you. - Mayan Riviera Real Estate
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- Hot red couches are comfortable reading spots. - Mayan Riviera Real Estate
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- A dining table for 10, with views of the ocean.
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- Glass sinks in both master baths.
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- Master bedroom #1 -- upstairs, the Blue room.
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- Master bedroom #2 -- upstairs, the Red room.
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- A great 1/2 bath downstairs.
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- The Orange room, downstairs, has sliding doors to the pool.
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- The Purple room, downstairs, has doors to the ocean side.
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- The kitchen is fully equipped -- to cook, or not!
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- The upstairs salita has a lounge/couch, TV/DVD, desk, and incredible view.
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- The casita is a fully-equipped one-bedroom house.
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- The casita has a living and dining room, plus full kitchen downstairs.
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- And a fabulous king-size bedroom and bath upstairs.
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- Casa's roof offers shade and two hammocks perfect for napping!
Traveler Reviews (19)
Magical vacation!
Guest: Sharon
(Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 01/07/12
Review Submitted: 01/22/12
We had such a magical time in Akumal and a big part of that was staying in Casa de Colores -- such a wonderful place. Monica was very helpful. Gaby (gardener and more!) and Zulma (maid and cook!!) made the whole experience even better. We had them cook on Thursday and it is my favorite moment of our trip. I would highly recommend to other guests having them cook a meal earlier in the week -- the leftovers are just as good as the meal. The snorkeling was great (barracuda, skate, eel, tons of fish, squid, sea turtles). La Buena Vida was our favorite bar and lobster at LaLunita was excellent. Having the golf cart was fun. Casa de Colores exceeded our expectations and every couple felt that they had the best room.
Owner response:Thank you, Sharon. We're glad you had such a good time. ~Shelly, Eddie, Nancy and Susan.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with young children.
The perfect getaway!
Guest: Holly
(Winnetka, IL)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/25/11
Our small party of five (two adults, three kids aged 8, 6 and 4) totally enjoyed our stay at Casa de Colores! Every detail was perfect - the rooms so comfortable, more than enough space to spread out (even for a much larger party), wonderful views, the staff were lovely, the house was well stocked and Akumal, especially the quiet north end of the road, is a gem. We hated to head home!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children.
We Had An Awesome "Girls Week" Getaway
Guest: Jackie
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/24/11
Review Submitted: 09/15/11
I had a wonderful time at Casa de Colores in August 2011. The house is absolutely beautiful and perfect. It is exactly as described on these pages. It is spotless, clean and sparkling. Having the daily clean up from the local friendly man and wife couple who take care of the house made it like having 5-star hotel room maid and pool service. Everything is in the house that you could every need and I cannot think of single detail that has been overlooked or that I would change. Akumal is a delightful, peaceful town. It is a great place to get away from the traditional tourist destinations and really experience the generous heart of Mexico's people and the local culture. And there is no shortage of unique things to do and amazing places to visit in the nearby vicinity. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this feedback.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
What a fabulous house!
Guest: Ann
(Belize, Central America)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11
Review Submitted: 05/22/11
Our large group which including 6 adults and 6 kids had an amazing stay over Easter weekend. The entire house is so perfectly thought out, we left wishing for nothing. It was spacious enough to accommodate everyone very comfortably without feeling overcrowded and the beds were heaven, a perfect balance of comfort and support. The kids spent their time swimming in the pool, exploring the tide pools right behind the house, playing a variety of games that came with the house or playing in the sand at the nearby beach. Although we made sure to choose a house with air conditioning, we found every room in the house is so well ventilated that air conditioning was completely unnecessary. You will not be diappointed in any way with this home!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Beautiful house for amazing vacations !
Guest: MCLC
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11
Review Submitted: 04/05/11
Hi Nancy, quick e-mail to thank you again for your wonderful house. We had an amazing week and we did really appreciate your house, we all really like the way you decorated it and everything was well done with a lot of good taste ! All the best and make sure I will recommend your place to my friends,
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.
Fabulous home and location for a relaxed vacation
Guest: Chris
(Rapid City, SD, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11
Review Submitted: 01/24/11
Our bookclub of 25 years celebrated our anniversary at Casa de Colores in January. The accommodations for 5 couples was perfect. With 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, three living spaces (although we spent all of our indoor time together in the spacious living/dining area) and open physical and visual access to the pool area and rocky shore was beyond perfect. I was in contact with the owner for almost a year and she was great to work with. The staff was friendly and helpful and the home and grounds are immaculately maintained. Akumal is such a far cry from the glitzy, mega-resorts around Cancun. It is laid-back, comfortable, very casual yet boasts great restaurants- most on the beach under palapas- fun shops, minutes drives to two world-class Mayan temples (Talum and Coba,) snorkeling with turtles in Akumal Bay (15 minute walk,) snorkeling with schools of brilliantly colored fish in Yal Ku Lagoon (5 minute walk.) We had a marvelous week and will be returning.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Location for Off-Site Meeting
Guest: Sara
(Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 09/12/10
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 - 08/21/10 This is a wonderful location for an off-site meeting. The area in and around Akumal is so friendly and inviting, and this home is inspiring to say the least. The owners take great pride in keeping the house and grounds in perfect condition. I plan to return to Casa de Colores, and I would recommend it to any group looking for a meeting place in an enviroment with so much natural beauty.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Spring Break 2010
Guest: Houlihan
(Louisville,KY)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10
Review Submitted: 05/17/10
Wonderful Place. So rustic and romantic and perfect for our family. Took our children 9 & 11 for Spring Break along with another family & their 3 children. It was the perfect size home. Did not need the Casita. Everyone had such a wonderful time. We rented golf carts and only left the village once for Sian Kan tour. We had a cook(David Plancencia) come 3 nights and explored the local restaurants the others. Snorkeling was great(lagoon close by) as well as Lo Ha Beach(turtles would swim right next to you) My ONLY complaint was the rough roadway through the village but that's rustic for you! Would recommend to couples or families.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
We Loved Casa de Colores!
Guest: Nancy/SF
(San Francisco, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/06/10
Review Submitted: 04/08/10
We Loved Casa De Colores. There were 4 in our group and we all had our own private suite! The house is very light and is beautifully appointed just like the photos. The lagoon 1/2 blk away, has fantastic snorkling and very protected. We found the house staff to be very helpful and the house was perfectly clean. It was the perfect place to escape our cold winter. There were several wonderful restaurants in Akumal and everyone was very happy with the variety. The house comes with a book detailing activities and places to see. Highly recommended
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Daniela3
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/25/10
Review Submitted: 01/25/10
Casa de Colores was amazing! It is bigger than what the pictures portray and it is extremely clean and excellently well kept. The people who clean and maintain it are very helpful and super nice. The house also has a telescope which was great to use in the upstairs terrace on a clear night. Also, the owners are very resourceful and helpful when processing payments and return of deposit. Also, they provided additional information of Akumal in general, which came very handy. I feel in love with the place and I without any doubts I would come again to this house.
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