Location: Tankah, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (1 and half hours south of Cancun and 3 miles before Tulum) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Villa Luminosa is the ultimate in a tropical getaway—and extraordinary home where inside and outside become one. With breathtaking panoramic views—from the rooftop patio, the pool deck, and several balconies overlooking Tankah Bay—the setting could not be more ideal. All bedroom and living space view the beach and water.
This newly built home, decorated in modern Mexican motif, is a stunning four-bedroom, four-bath villa which accommodates up to twelve guests. Make Villa Luminosa your "home away from home" during your vacation in Mexico
You enter Villa Luminosa through an open air Stair Tower decorated with light forms and shadows.
As you reach the first level of the home, you enter an open courtyard with a large bedroom on each side. Your first view is the palms, bay, and spectacular step down pool. The large courtyard, multi-level deck, and swimming pool are surrounded by lush tropical palms and plants with steps that lead you to the beach. The lovely and private setting makes this an easy and thoroughly memorable stay.
There is a large communal dining room table in the courtyard as well as an outdoor kitchen—grill, sink, etc. Both bedrooms have sliding doors that open to the pool deck. Each bedroom has a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot—dishes and glassware. Each bedroom has a king bed and a twin studio bed (couch or bed for third person).
One level up takes you to the “Main House” with a breathtaking view of Tankah Bay over the palms trees. You will enjoy sunrises and sunsets from the expansive palapa-covered deck. The large centrally located great room offers a fully-equipped kitchen; eat at bar; dining area; conversation area; and office area. The focal point of the great room is a naturally sculptured jungle tree that extends from the floor, through the bar, to the ceiling. There are two large bedrooms, each with private bath. One bedroom has a king bed and the other has two queens.
The rooftop terrace with a palapa covered wet bar, dining table, and comfortable lounges is perfect for sunning and enjoying the beauty of the sunrises and sunsets of the Mexican Riviera and magnificent stargazing.
All the furniture for the house was designed by an Mexican architect and hand made by a carpenter in Bacalar. The wood is all tzalam, and the furniture is both gorgeous and comfortable. The house is decorated with a contemporary Mexican flavor—colorful and tasteful—with a great appreciation for the setting. With handcrafted tiles and textiles, original artwork, and traditional and imported furnishings, the villa is spacious, well appointed, and tastefully decorated.
Parking for several cars; beautifully landscaped
Sunrises; sunsets; snorkeling, kayaking, relaxing in the pool........
First Level Bedroom East
Sleeps 2 to 3 - ocean view/oceanside
1 king bed and twin studio bed (couch or bed for third person) sliding glass doors with direct access to the pool and down stone steps to the beach. Small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot—dishes and glassware.
Private bath
Air-conditioned
First Level Bedroom West
Sleeps 2 to 3 - ocean view/oceanside
1 king bed and twin studio bed (couch or bed for third person) sliding glass doors with direct access to the pool and down stone steps to the beach. Small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot—dishes and glassware.
Private bath
Air-conditioned
Two Second Level bedrooms are part of the main house with a kitchen, living room, dining room between.
Second Level Bedroom East
Sleeps 2 - ocean view
1 king bed, sliding glass doors with direct access to the spacious palapa-covered deck. Main level with full kitchen facilities.
Private bath
Air-conditioned
Second Level Bedroom West
Sleeps 2 to 4 - ocean view
2 queen beds, sliding glass doors with direct access to the spacious palapa-covered deck. Main level with full kitchen facilities
Private bath
Air-conditioned
Roof Top
Spectacular, dramatic 360-degree views of ocean and mangrove—on a clear day with binoculars you can see the ruins. The house is situated so that it faces south—we actually get to see both sunrises and sunsets. Lounge seating area, wet bar, shade palapa.
Villa Luminosa is now offering complimentary cook services for breakfast and dinner from monday to saturday (guest pays for food) for new reservations only.
ADVANCE BOOKING SPECIAL
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS MORE THAN 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE,
AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Beachfront, Air-conditioned bedrooms, Drinks and snacks upon arrival, On-site staff, CD/MP3 stereo in main living room, portable CD/MP3 player in courtyard, Cook service available upon request, Maid service 6 days a week, Massages available upon request, Sky TV/satellite with U.S. channels in main house,Cell phone for guest use, Books, Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, Beachfront swimming pool, Shaded rooftop observatory w/ couches and hammock, Outdoor shower, Outdoor gas BBQ grill, Plenty of comfortable outdoor/beach seating, Free Wireless Internet service- bring laptop, Kayaks for rent on Tankah Bay, Purified drinking water supplied, Hair dryer, Safes for valuables, Ceiling fans in each room, Cribs and high chair available upon request, Parking for 4 cars, 2 miles from the stunning Tulum ruins, Babysitting services available upon request, All Linens and towels provided,
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- Cenote down the street
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low season Aug 29-Nov 20, 2009.........$2400/week
High season Nov 21-Dec 18 2009 .........$2600/week
Holiday Christmas/ New Year, 2009.......$10,000/week
High season 2010 Jan 3-Apr 23, 2010.....$3200/week
Mid season Apr 24-Aug 27, 2010..........$2600/week
Low season Aug 28 - Nov 19, 2010........$2400/week /Highseason Nov 20-Dic 17 $2900
Add $250 per person ($150 per child 9 and under) over the base number of 8 guests
Security deposit voucher $1000 NON SMOKING VILLA
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Ultimate Ocean Front Villa Luminosa - Pool, Chef, Sleeps 12
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Tankah
ADVANCE BOOKING SPECIAL
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS MORE THAN 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE,
AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
Villa Luminosa is now offering complimentary cook services for breakfast and dinner from monday to saturday (guest pays for food) for new reservations only.
Owner's Map of Tankah
WE INVITE YOU VISIT VILLA LUMINOSA ~ TANKAH BAY, MEXICO
In January 2004, we came to the Yucatan to celebrate my husband's birthday. He wasn't my husband yet, and the trip was a bit of a "test."
I'd been travelling to this part of Mexico since 1983 - when Cancun had only a half a dozen hotels on the strip, Playa del Carmen was still a fishing village, Paamul and Xpu-ha were just dirt roads to the most pristine beaches I'd ever seen - and Tulum was just about Mayan ruins. I loved this part of the world so much - and returned year after year - moving farther south to avoid the crowds and the growth. And then, because of all kinds of reasons, I didn't go back for a number of years.
Richard had only been to Cancun…so, I thought I'd bring him to my world and see if he would love it as much as I did. We stayed at the south end of Tankah Bay…and he passed the test with flying colors. We found the property for Villa Luminosa and bought it just after we returned to the United States.
We'd hoped to build immediately, but it took longer than we expected. They say that good things are worth waiting for…and we truly believe that about Villa Luminosa. Finally, through April and May 2008 we put the final touches on the house…and began welcoming guests.
We continue to be awed that our dream has come to fruition - actually, the reality is even better than we imagined. Villa Luminosa enjoys a perfect spot with flowers, birds, breezes, palm trees, sunrises, sunsets, and, most of all, the extraordinary colors of the Caribbean and Tankah Bay.
We invite you to visit Villa Luminosa - it is a renewing and regenerating experience - a serene and idyllic spot for a vacation with friends and family.
Buenas vacaciones,
Harriet and Richard Lowe
29 June 2008
Property Photos
- Oceanfront Swimming Pool - Quintana Roo, Mexico Vacation Villa
- Total house view facing south to Tankah Bay - Quintana Roo, Mexico Vacation Villa
- Looking back at the villa from the beach - Quintana Roo, Mexico Vacation Villa
- Living Room
- Bedroom with King Bed
- Pool level great room and kitchen with gas grill
- Kitchen
- View towards Tankah Bay looing south from the pool protected from the west wind
- Villa beach from the waters edge
- Caribbean Sea and beach to the East - a fun place to explore the coral fossils
- Beach and bay to the West.
- View East from the roof of the reef line
- Sunset from rooftop over Tankah Bay
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #170952
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