Vacation Get Away

Guest: ChrisKaren (Mankato, MN)
Date of Stay: 08/13/08 Review Submitted: 09/03/08

We recently returned from our vacation and had a wonderful time. My husband, our two sons ages 6 and 9 and I spent a week in Akumal visiting the surrounding area. The condo was well cared for and beautifully furnished. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Very relaxing atmosphere and would highly recommend it. The condo/Akumal was in a perfect location, central to sight-seeing and unlike Playa del Carmen, much quieter. The restaurants in the area were all very good. The kids loved swimming in the pool and snorkling at Akumal beach and the nearby lagoon. A highlight for them was swimming among the sea turtles that were passing through. They also loved Xel-Ha. My husband and I enjoyed visiting the Mayan ruines of Tulum and Coba (we recommend renting a bike near the entrance to Coba since it is very hot and the ruines are very spread out). On the return from Coba we stopped at the Grand Cenote to cool of and would recommend it. The kids enjoyed snorkling in the Cenote. They also enjoyed Xcarate. The night show was impressive. We rented a car and found it very easy to get around. Over all it was a very relaxing vacation and a great place to stay.

Owner response:Thank you so very much for your comments. Akumal is truly a wonderland. Please come back to visit! Jane

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

Christmas in Akumal

Guest: Jackie (Spring Creek, NV)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

This condo unit is wonderful. The location is great being very close to both Akumal and Half Moon Bays. It was exactly as advertised except the view from the deck. It was better than described, so beautiful and restful. I would recommend this unit to my friends and relatives. We love Akumal having travelled here before, this year we took a kayak tour in the biosphere. The bird life was very good and we even saw a crocodile! We hope to rent this unit again.

Owner response:Thank you very much for your kind words. Akumal is like a little capsule in time and our home there is very special as well. We are happy that you enjoyed it and we hope to see you again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Wonderful!

Guest: Tamie (Atlant, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

I can't say enough nice things about the condo at Mi Casa Del Mar. Like most others who have posted here, I don't feel the photos, which are beautiful, really begin to do justice to the space. It is open, inviting and oh so comfortable. The furnishings are beautiful and Akumal was the perfect place to be for my first trip to Mexico. The village is quaint, the people are charming and friendly and Juan, who is pictured at the end of the photos, gives a wonderful massage on the beach. We had a lovely time gathering around the pool in the evening with others who were staying in condos on the property. Jorge, who lives on the property was so helpful, despite my poor Spanish skills. Especially lovely was meeting the owners of Tequilaville, who live in one of the condos, and operates this small restaurant in Akumal Pueblo. Don't let the name fool you, I had the best Coconut Shrimp of my life for dinner! I would recommend without hesitation this warm and inviting place!

Owner response:Thank you so very much for taking the time to review our home in Akumal. I almost live vicariously with each guest. I hope you can visit us again in the future. Dont forget that with three referrals of one week, you will get one week free. Many thanks. J

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Akumal stay Feb 4-12

Guest: Tanya (Spokane, WA)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 02/28/11

We visited Akumal with another couple for a week and stayed at this wonderful condo. Thank you so much for opening your place up to renters! We enjoyed our time snorkeling and lounging by the pool. We did rent a car to explore the area but really spent the majority of our time at the condo or down the road at the local bars. There is plenty of room for 2 couples and more! Akumal is a great little place and we would recommend this place as a home away from home. We will be back for our yearly vacation. Thanks again! Tanya and Shane I am sure Krista and Jared would say Thanks! as well.

Owner response: Thank you so very much for taking the time to send a review. These mean so much to us. We hope to see you again in the future, And don't forget that with each referral you get 2 free days on your next stay. Have a wonderful year! Jane

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Fantastic two weeks at a beautiful condo!

Guest: L & R (Bozeman, Montana)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/25/11

We just returned from two weeks at this condo and we were so impressed with the beautiful furnishings of spacious furniture and gorgeous art. The layout for four people was extremely comfortable, plenty of room and easy to use internet access and t.v., video and dvd player. We never required assitance in our two weeks and felt extremely safe. The condo is located on a quiet street but within walking distance to all of Akumal. We were there for two weeks in January and only had two days of partial rain. Akumal is within easy driving distance to all of the Mayan ruins nearby and the Akumal condo was a delight to come back to after local trips to sightsee.

Owner response:You are so very kind to take the time to leave your comments.Each time I read a review for our home in Akumal, i almost transport back there on the balcony watching the turquoise water lap up on the beach. We hope you can visit again. All the best, Jane

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

WOW!!

Guest: Paige-poo (Fresno,Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/19/10

We (3) stayed for two weeks and it was the best vacation ever! The property is just as described and felt very welcoming. The veiw was amazing from balcony and silky white sand beach a 4-5 min walk down the road. We felt safe at all time during our walks, even after dark. The advise from the owner was perfect and proved to be correct. Akumal is a great home base for siteseeing. 10 min to Tulum and 30 min to Playa del Carmen. The people living and working in the area are super friendly, most spoke enough english for non-spanish speakers to be comfortable. We went deep sea fishing from the Akumal Dive shop and not only did we catch great fish but because the captain had no other resevations he prepared the fish and set us up under a palm tree on the beach to enjoy it. Complete with chairs for the whole afternoon and a table!! This was my first trip to Mexico and I am in Love!! Won't ever go to Hawiia again.

Owner response:Wow, if I could, I would have your family as my official spokes person! Thank you for your kind words. I hope you are able to return soon. Our return friends always get special considerations. Love to you and your family. Jane

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

A Mexican Paradise

Guest: ChiroJen (Reno, Nv)
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 07/01/10

We stayed in this beautiful condo June 18-26, 2010. Immediately when we showed up at the condo we were greeted by Epi who introduced himself with a warm smile and walked us straight to the condo. We opened the door and the condo just seemed to reach out and embrace us with a warm tropical spirit ... the condo is larger than some of the others we saw , we were very happy with the accomadating kitchen and ample dining and living areas and the terrace overlooking the pool and the ocean. The air conditioning in the bedrooms work excellent and allows for restful sleeping at night. While we were there we toured the Biosphere with Sian Ka'an , floating down a Mayan made canal on life vests - a must do! It is amazing! We snorkeled at Yal Ku and Akumal Bay ( both are a short distance from the condo ) and saw amazing fish and sea life. We did a mixture of eating in and eating out - we bought a roasted chicken at the local marked right in Akumal and made beans and tortillas with all the fixin's to go along with it - an easy, yummy and satsifying meal for staying in. We bought fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, pancake mix, eggs, potatoes, at the market across the highway in town for breakfast in. We ate out at La Buena Vida ( fish tacos and beer my favorite) and Turtle Bay Bakery for wonderful breakfast , Akumalito which is the outside counter top eatery - yummy food for a very affordable price - get the Limonada! We also visited the ruins in Tulum - it was very hot that day , bring water but it is a must do and only about a 20-30 minute drive from Akumal then after we went shopping in Tulum proper - lots of good shops with the traditional mexican bartering - fun! Good food there also for a good price. Our trip was a perfect blend of rest and adventure - we have many good memories of Akumal and Mi Casa Del Mar to carry in our hearts and hope to make it back so we can see a cenote ( one the things we did not get to do as tropical storm Alex came through the day we had planned to go ). Thank you Whaley Family for opening up your Mayan Paradise to us - we just loved it!

Owner response:WE are so very happy that your stay was a wonderful one. We liver vicariously through our guests! Thank you very much for the time it took to write you beautiful review. We hope to see you again in Akumal. All our best to you, Jane and Bill

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Fantastic apartment

Guest: Sally Holmes (Brackley)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 05/29/10

We stayed at Mi Casa del Mar in April 2010 and had a wonderful time. The apartment is beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. It is also a lot more spacious than it appears on the photos! We found the beds very comfortable, the living areas very relaxing and the kitchen very well equipped. The cleaner did a great job and our son enjoyed seeing what shape she had arranged his towel in each day! The building felt very safe and secure and the swimming pool and surrounding beach is lovely. Roger the caretaker was extremely helpful, giving us lots of local information and even taking us to the local doctor when our son had an ear infection, which was a huge help to us! I would definitely recommend this property to others and would happily return there in the future!

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words. Akumal is a wonderful place of its own. To visit it is to love it. Our manager, Roger, is such a lovely person. He is always there to help in any way. We hope to see you and your family again. Jane

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Marvellous visit

Guest: mmmnj (Ottawa)
Date of Stay: 05/03/10 Review Submitted: 05/12/10

Mi Casa Del Mar more than lived up to it's press. We (2 adults, 2 late teens) had an excellent 10 days. The apartment is both both beautiful and comfortable (as well as well-maintained). There is lots to do - snorkling (in the sea for fish/coral, and for turtles), rock pool poking, bird watching, cenote exploring and checking out ruins. We would recommend it to anyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Spectacular Vacation in Romantic Setting

Guest: mmcgm (Atlanta, GA, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/24/10 Review Submitted: 03/17/10

An amazing condo in a terrific location! Our vacation at the Whaley condo in Akumal was fantastic. The condo itself is spacious, beautifully decorated, fully equipped and immaculate. Imagine sitting in a hammock gazing out at an unspoiled ocean view with a gentle breeze blowing through your hair, sipping a beverage of your choice. The services and advice of the warm and helpful property manager, Roger, were an added plus. Akumal is a charming, low key village in an unspoiled area of the Mayan Riveria. (The antithesis of Cancun!) From the condo you can walk to a beautiful beach, several outdoor, relaxed restaurants and beach bars, dive shop and grocery. Special treat: A massage therapist right at the beach. The nearby bustling little town of Tulum is fun, filled with authentic restaurants, gorgeous beach and authentic Mayan ruins. The vacation was a real bargain when compared to similar stays in a major Mexican resort, Caribbean or Florida. The condo and Akumal give the flavor of being in Mexico not at a nameless, plastic resort. We highly recommend this property--and plan to return in 2011.

Owner response:Thank you very much for your wonderful comments. We try very hard to make our home in Akumal special for all of our guests. It really is a little piece of heaven. Thanks you for staying in our home. Jane and Bill

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