Spectacular Beach-Level Condo on Halfmoon Bay with Dsl Akumal, Quintana Roo Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 19801

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Location: Akumal, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (Right in the center of Half Moon Bay)

Accommodations:  Condominium, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-6)

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, 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.

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• 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: Cable should be installed by 7/09 - please confirm
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD (2)
  • 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
  • Pet Friendly: With prior arrangement with owners
  • No Pets Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Horseback Riding
• 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

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5/01 - 12/18 ............................................. $160/night
12/19 - 1/06 ............................................. $320/night
1/07 - 4/30  ............................................. $210/night
One night free for a weekly rental may be available from late Aug to early Nov.
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.

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• 03/16/09
  Positive Rating
  Paige , Nashville, TN
  • 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!
• 12/19/08
  Positive Rating
  Elizabeth Cramer , Lakewood, CO
  • We very much enjoyed our stay in La Bahia #1. It was perfect to be right on the beach in a lovely condo with a private patio. The village was charming and we enjoyed the walk to and from town. The food at Lol Ha and The Turtle Bay cafe were our favorites. I wish we had time to try La Lunita. We would definitely stay at this condo again. It made for a very laid back vacation. ec
• 06/18/08
  Positive Rating
  David Terrien , Castle Rock, Colorado
  • We certainly and emphatically echo the many positive sentiments previously noted here in the LaBahia #1 guestbook ! The staff, the condo, the Bay, the town...all exceeded our expectations. Clean, comfortable, quiet, secure. Right on the beach. Perfecto ! We'll be back with any luck at all, and we'll recommend LaBahia#1 for those discerning few whom shall appreciated a vacation retreat far from the madding crowd...Thank you to the kind and attentive staff William and Eus, and also to the owners, all of whom could not have been more pleasant and accomodating.
• 05/06/08
  Positive Rating
  , Boulder CO
  • I love the condo, so close to the water and very convenient to town. We didn't rent a car but rode bicycles. The most fun was biking back at night in the dark hitting unexpected potholes in the road. What fun!
• 05/05/08
  Positive Rating
  Sara , Atascadero, CA
  • I just wanted to say that La Bahia was an excellent place to stay in Akumal. We loved it there and definately will go back someday with our family. The beach was spectacular. The first two days were extremely windy so the water conditions weren't the greatest but after the wind died down the beach was amazing. La Bahia is perfectly decorated and we were excited that there wasn't a TV or computer to be tempted by. The maids were great and always kept the condo super clean. Thanks for sharing your condo with us. We loved it.
• 05/04/08
  Positive Rating
  Meg Whelan , Alexandria, VA
  • We just returned from a fabulous week at La Bahia #1, it could not have been a better stay. Taking 3 steps outside and feeling sand in my feet is my idea of a perfect vacation. We were often the only people on the beach, which led to a week of complete relaxation. The condo is so comfortable, with cheerful decor, it really was the getaway that we all needed. Thank you for opening up your home to guests - I hope to be back soon!
• 04/14/08
  Positive Rating
  , Washington DC
  • Terrfic week in March 2008. Location, location,location. The best beach front on Akumal Bay. Perfect shade from palm trees and palapas on the sand just steps from the terrace. Nice clean and fresh unit with a great staff. Owners were patient with my many questions and provided plentiful and detailed information about the rental and the area. Can't wait to return.
• 12/01/07
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  , Lancaster, PA
  • What a wonderful place, a wonderful vacation. La Bahia is a beautiful condo. It was very clean, great location. I can't say enough about it, it was wonderful!! Thank you. Thanks for all the vacation tips. A highlight of our trip was seeing a turtle nest hatch while we were relaxing on the beach. A once in a lifetime experience. Lynn
• 03/31/07
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  • Perfecto! From start to finish, our experience renting La Bahia #1 was excellent. Visiting Akumal, our family really felt like we got a taste of the real Costa Maya. The town is filled with friendly people, great restaurants, and natural beauty. The condo is bright and breezy, a great place to relax after a day of activity or lounging. As previous posts have mentioned, the water in front is rocky, but you can get past that no problem with some water shoes. Hopefully we'll be back sooner rather than later!
• 02/26/07
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  • The one word review is--spectacular! The details are even better, location, staff, facilites. Highly recommended.

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