Location: Akumal, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (Right in the center of Half Moon Bay)
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-6)
Keywords: Condominium
You can't be more surrounded by tranquil beauty than from this beachfront, beach-level condo on Half Moon Bay in Akumal. Akumal is a quiet, very private, residential community of low-rise condos and private villas generously spaced out along the beach, with many fine restaurants and world renowned walk-off-the-beach snorkeling and diving. Local condo management is onsite to assure continued quality throughout your stay.
Here, just an hour’s drive straight south on a well paved road from Cancun, you escape the hustle and bustle, kick off your shoes, don your swim suit, and plunge into the turquoise Caribbean Sea. The atmosphere is very relaxed. Walk bare-footed in T shirt and shorts to a beachfront restaurant for fabulous fajitas and a margarita if you like. All the local restaurants in Akumal treat their water making the dining completely safe as well as delicious.
The condo, situated on a white sandy beach, has gorgeous water views and is private because of beautiful tropical landscaping surrounding the patio. Inside,our newly renovated and decorated condo the rooms are light and airy, brightly color coordinated with Mexican Caribbean charm. There are open views of the water from the living room, dining room, kitchen, and Master bedroom suite. The unit has an open floor plan with a step down living room opening onto a beach level patio large enough for dining or relaxing in a Mayan hammock.
Both ceiling fans and air conditioning are available for your comfort. Most of the time the gentle breezes make air conditioning unnecessary. We now have 2 TVs with DVD players, and a lending library of DVDs in our accommodating guest office. Effective July 09 we will have satellite TV service. Your US cell phone should work from this locale, and you can access e-mail and the Internet through our high speed wireless and Ethernet connection. An iPod speaker deck allows you to enjoy high fidelity sound from your own iPod. Access to an ATM in town is available. Rental of bicycles and golf carts along with frequent mini buses plying the highway connecting Akumal to the other coastal communities make renting a car optional during your stay.
Akumal has two mini-supermarkets, with a good selection of American products. A small market suitable for last minute items, is just a minute’s walk from the condo. Several large American-style supermarkets are nearby in Playa del Carmen. Laundry service is available in Akumal as are local cooks to prepare regional cuisine right in your kitchen. Ask at the front desk. The Maya Riveria is replete with gorgeous natural attractions centered around water. Akumal has two dive shops and excellent snorkeling and swimming are right out the door in Half Moon Bay, in Akumal Bay, or in Yal-ku Lagoon. Numerous cenotes and beaches all within 12 miles of Akumal include Tankah, Aktun Chen Caves, Xpu-Ha, Paradise and Dos Ojos. Xel-Ha (10 miles away) is a wonderful snorkeling park and Xcaret (18 miles) combines water sports, snorkeling, Mayan culture, and history. Both have swim with the dolphins programs. Other area sports include deep sea fishing, beach horseback riding, golf, and tennis. The Sian Ka'an Biosphere, a beautiful reserve with wildlife and miles of deserted beaches is south of Akumal and Tulum..
There are numerous Mayan Ruins nearby including Tulum, only 15 miles away, Coba (25 miles), and Chitzen Itza, a long day's trip via the new Tulum road. There are many shopping options, including charming shops in Akumal, shops near Akumal at the Hacienda, in Puerta Aventuras, and extensive options in Playa del Carmen (22 miles). Playa is a large town with great shopping, great restaurants, and night life. From here board a boat for an all day trip to Cozumel, another great spot for diving, snorkeling, and deep sea fishing. Playacar (21 miles away) is a Resort development with an 18 hole golf course, tennis and swimming. Puerto Aventuras (ten miles away) offers tennis, golf, swim with the dolphins, and restaurants.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 3 Central AC units - in each bedroom and in living room
- Linens Provided : High thread count sheets - luxury bedding.
- Off Street Parking : Ample Parking lot
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Couch in living room is twin bed size
- Crib : Available for rent from office
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 150 channels including NFL
- DVD
- Video Library : Loaner DVDs available in office for free.
- CD Player
- Music Library : Ipod speaker deck (bring your own iPod)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Private, beach level surrounded by beautiful tropical foliage
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Step off the patio and you're on the beach - the most beautiful, widest, white sandy, stretch of beach in Akumal
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Open views of the water, decorated in bright Mexican Caribbean colors with an open floor plan & step down living room, a beach-level patio large enough for dining or relaxing in a hammock, tropical vegetation, walking distance to Yal-ku Lagoon renowned for excellent snorkeling, Daily maid service, Ceiling fans & A/C, Excellent walk out into the bay snorkeling, Beach towels available for your use
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Gorgeous natural attractions centered around water, 2 dive shops, excellent snorkeling & swimming right out the door in Akumal Bay or in famous Yal-ku Lagoon, Numerous cenotes and beaches nearby, Xel-Ha (10 Mi, a wonderful snorkeling park, & Xcaret (18 miles) with water sports, Mayan culture & history, both w swim with the dolphins programs, Deep sea fishing, beach horseback riding, golf & tennis and bike rentals nearby, The Sian Ka'an Biosphere, Mayan Ruins nearby including Tulum, (15 miles), Coba (25 miles), Chitzen Itza, a one day trip via the new Tulum road, Many shopping options, including charming shops in & near Akumal, and extensive options in Playa del Carmen (22 mi), a large town with great shopping & restaurants, night life & large American-type supermarkets, Cozumel, another great spot for diving, snorkeling & deep sea fishing, Playacar (21 miles) - Resort with an 18 hole golf course, tennis & swimming, Puerto Aventuras (10 miles), golf shopping & dining
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
5/01 - 12/18 ............................................. $145/night
12/19 - 1/06 ............................................. $320/night
1/07 - 4/30 ............................................. $210/night
10% discount for rentals of more than 1 week.
It is strongly recommended that guests purchase trip cancellation insurance,
particularly during months which are more prone to hurricanes
to protect against any losses due to severe weather, which is the
responsibility of the renter.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
We are vacation property owners who are passionate about travel. Over the years, we have acquired a small number of very select vacation properties to rent to our guests. We have 20 years of experience in owning and renting superior properties in exceptional locations. We are not a large company or a rental agency but a small family business owned and managed by a couple who take a great deal of pride in offering you a well maintained, well appointed, carefree vacation home.
Why the Owner Chose Akumal
We continually update and upgrade our properties to assure our guests all of the amenities and comfort they expect and more. It is our pleasure to proudly offer these properties. Because of the locations and the amenities, our properties are never the lowest priced properties in the area, but we strive to ensure good value for our guests. We visit each property regularly, and update and upgrade as required to keep them in platinum condition. This way our guests can be sure that they can always count on a first class experience in every way. We hope you will choose to be our guests.
The Unique Benefits of this Condo
Beauty and tranquility. Because of low density Half Moon Bay is NEVER crowded.
La Bahia one of two premium rental properties on Half Moon Bay has its own on site management so guests needs are always professionally met.
Property Photos
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- Living room and dining area - Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Riviera Maya Beach Condo
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- Beach view right out our patio - Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Riviera Maya Beach Condo
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- Our beach - Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Riviera Maya Beach Condo
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- Our beach area
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- Our new kitchen with granite counter tops
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- The back view from the Beach
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- The living and dining areas
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- The Master Bedroom
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- The 2nd bedroom
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- Sunrise from our patio
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- The entry garden
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- The view from our beach Palapa
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- The View from our patio
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- Looking out through Living Room
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- Map showing location of La Bahia in middle of Half Moon Bay
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- La Bahia Condo
Traveler Reviews (28)
Perfect Getaway! Beautiful Beach!
Guest: Ashley
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/10/11
Just wanted to say thank you again for sharing your beautiful spot on half moon bay! We had a wonderful time swimming with the turtles every day! The playa paradise staff were terrific, and your suite is lovely. Privacy and relaxation on a wonderful beach. Lots to do within walking distance when you want. Just what the doctor ordered! We will certainly be in touch to visit again! Cheers Ashley and Jeff
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Exactly what we wanted!
Guest: Beth
(McDonough Ga)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10
Review Submitted: 09/03/10
My husband and I were there Aug 17-20,2010. We got to experience the turtles laying eggs up and down the beach at night, and it was a trip watching others stroll the beach with their little red-filtered flashlights, marking nests with little flags. Akumal itself was wonderful, and we didn't want to leave. We didn't cook while we were there. There's a great little restaurant called La Lunita four condos up that is open 7 days a week, even for breakfast! Wondeful ham and cheese omelets and gourmet dinners. But don't miss Lol Ha on Akumal Bay while you're there. I will say the directions to get there were confusing. We were looking for a couple of huge all-inclusives called something like Copacabana and Robinson Tulum. We never saw the first indication that these two existed, so we ended up nearly at Tulum before we realized we had missed the turn. Look for Bahia Principe big stone wall and then look for the Akumal Playa RETORNO to take a left turn into the village. Just past the police station, you will see the Super Chomax grocery. Don't expect it to look like an American store. There's just a little blue sign, and directly across the street from it is the Publocito store. Go through the arches and bear left.....slowly. La Bahia is quite a ways down this little road, but it IS there. You'll love it. My husband's Verizon email worked fine in the condo, and there will also be an office number for emergency communication. We will definitely go back to Akumal. And we loved the ground floor, directly on the beach location. Enjoy!
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.
Guest: Kathi & Rob
(Durango, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10
Review Submitted: 05/17/10
Had a wonderful week at your condo! The location was perfect. The condo was very clean and comfortable. Loved the decor. The staff was very attentive to our needs and took very good care of us. Our week went by way too fast!
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Guest: Peter Philip
(Hillsdale)
Date of Stay: 03/31/10
Review Submitted: 03/31/10
A perfect place for a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Everything was neat and clean when we arrived, and the response from the manager was excellent. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Guest: sue 12
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Date of Stay: 03/26/10
Review Submitted: 03/26/10
Dear Robert and Kassie, It was perfect! Sanibel is beautiful and your condo was a home away from home -- it left nothing wanting. It surpassed my expectations set by the online photos. Due to flight delays, we arrived very late Saturday -- it was 2:00 a.m., should I say Sunday -- and we were all eager to get to bed. Just as we pulled into the parking spot, a security guard for the complex drives up in a golf cart and helps us carry in our luggage. Grandma was very impressed and we all very much appreciated the help. We had many family meals around your wonderful kitchen table, which easily accommodated the 6 adults, my son Liam, whose 7, and my nephew Sebastian, 11 months old. Although it was a little on the cool side -- we always had lunch on the lanai. The sun was shining, the view was wonderful and the family was all together -- what more can you ask for. We went for long walks on the beach, played soccer and volleyball and relaxed by the pool. Everyday was memorable . . . except the one where I turned 45, I wish I could forget that part but the family wouldn't let me . . . the candles would have sufficed, but they just had to get a card!
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Guest: amy214
(garden city, ny)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10
Review Submitted: 03/21/10
The condo was exactly like the photos and was a terrific home for us during our Winter Break (February 13, 2010). We are a family of four with two young children ages 7 and 4. Both boys loved their bedroom and loved stepping right off the patio onto the beach. The area was quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to restaurants and water activites. Our family had a wonderful vacation and would return to this condo again. The front desk was also very friendly and helpful!
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Guest: Randy Brougher
(NY, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/12/10
Review Submitted: 02/12/10
Stayed first week of November, 2009. Family of four w/ children 10 & 11. Fabulous week! Got up early to watch sunrise over the ocean every day. Snorkeled right off beach most days. Visited Tulum ruins, Yal Kul lagoon twice, local towns. Cooked in breakfast & lunch, went out most dinners. La Cueva highly recommended. Would definitely come again. Owner and staff were both highly accommodating.
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Guest: Nick34
(Boulder, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/06/09
Review Submitted: 10/06/09
Wonderful place for our family of five: comfortable, quiet (mainly), coral just off the beach (to the north 100 meters), great food (fresh vegetable vender in town 2 days/week, plus fresh tortillas from town above. We hope to return before long.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/11/09
Review Submitted: 05/11/09
We had a wonderful stay at La Bahia #1. There is nothing better than waking up in the morning and opening the patio doors right onto the beautiful white sand beach. The condo is spacious and comfortable, and the staff are great, very helpful with requests and kept the grounds and condo very clean. The beach is peaceful with lots of chairs and shade (palapas and trees - just watch out for falling coconuts!). Nice to have the wifi and iPod connection for the stereo too!
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Guest: Paige4
(Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 03/16/09
Review Submitted: 03/16/09
We stayed here for a week March 7-14, 2009 with our 11 year old son. It was absolutely perfect. Just steps from the patio we were on the beach lounging in the chairs or snorkeling Half Moon Bay. Isabel and Javier did an outstanding job making sure we were well taken care of on our trip also. We are looking forward to returning very soon! Thank You for opening up your beach home to us!
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