Location: Tankah, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (5 Miles Away from Tulum; 1-1/2 Hours from Cancun Airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: Villa
Nestled in the magical reef protected Tankah Bay, near Tulum, Mexico, Villa Orquidea offers exceptional private accommodations for discriminating guests. Whether your desires run from a day filled with the myriad of available activities t o doing nothing and doing it well, Orquidea will let you experience it with luxury and style.
Enjoy alfresco dining, sun set refreshments on the roof lounge area, as well as relaxing on the sandy beach, by the pool, or in a hammock under the shaded balcony or palapa.
Your own delightfully beachfront resort is a fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican architecture. Luxury and artistic appointment throughout the property reinforce an attitude of casual elegance.
Accommodations include three master suites, and two grand suites, all with ocean views. The grand suites are located in a separate guesthouse a few feet away from the main villa, for those who desire even more privacy.
Amenities, activities, and highlights are available in this world-class destination. Whether snorkeling, cave diving, or something in-between all these are available within yards of Orquidea, your ideal base for activities in the Rivera Maya. The property has a veritable fleet of kayaks so that family and friends can explore Tankah Bay together. Guests will find two casual but delicious restaurants a quick walk or kayak away from Orquidea.
Because the owners of Orquidea want this to be the best vacation you’ve ever had, each bedroom is equipped with, wireless-internet, valuables safe, air-conditioning, and a bed facing the ocean. The bedrooms are named after individual stone mosaics in their respective showers, recamara del sol, recamara de la tortuga, and recamara del pez. All showers have an ocean view.
The convenience of a rolling suitcase ramp, doubling as a handicapped entrance, provides the needed convenience and accessibility for those less able bodied. The first floor bedroom is just perfect for people who can’t climb stairs, and it’s open to the pool, the lower loggia, and all dining areas.
This property is professionally managed by a local property management company. An English-speaking representative visits the property often to check the local staff, answer your questions, and see to it that the property is correctly maintained.
The property is protected by both community security and night-time private security.
Need more room? See our other VRBO listing 96085 "Casita Orquidea" next door or contact us for details on renting Casita Orquidea. Or use the link found below near "See All My Listings" next to the Availability Calendar link.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Air-conditioning in each bedroom.
- Linens Provided : Bed Linens typically changed mid week. Ask if you need more often. Bath towels changed as needed.
- Washer : Washer and Dryer on premises operated by staff. Staff is able to do SMALL amounts of laundry(aprox 10 dls per load). If you have larger amounts, there are a number of places in town that will do laundry for you.
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (5) : One king bed converts to two double beds for those with children or guests that prefer double beds.
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : THree of the king beds converts to two twins.
- Convertible Bed : Day bed can be moved to bedroom from the balcony.
- Crib : High Chair available for toddlers
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Ipod docking system; CDs from the owner's library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : cloth napkins and placemats provided
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All equipment for cooking. Table setting for entertaining 10 at one sitting.
- Refrigerator (3) : Refrigerator in the main house plus 1 in each of the two other guest rooms.
- Microwave
- Catering Available : *Complimentary Cook service for Lunch and Dinner except Sundays(Groceries Additional) *One complimentary full dinner service (except arrival night) *Breakfast cook services upon request at additional cost.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : The ocean side of the house allows a break from the sun while enjoying the view with first floor and second floor wide verandas.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : 100 feet of beach; easy swim out to the reef to see the fish!
- Oceanfront : Sandy beach in front of property.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Telephone is based on wireless internet connection provided by our local firm, Playa wireless. The phone system is Vonage with a Iowa area code. Up time has averaged about 90%.
- Free Long Distance : You may call anywhere in the US for free using the Vonage phone. Up time has averaged about 90%.
- Broadband Internet : Provided by local vendor Playa wireless. Up time has averaged about 90%.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Playa wireless signal is brought to the house and "rebroadcast" using a Linksys wireless router. Up time for Playa wireless has averaged about 90%.
- Other Amenities
- **2 free massages Sandy beach with 100 feet of oceanfront, Gated half-acre lot, Ceiling Fans, Tile floors in the house and patio, Mahogany doors and trim throughout, XM Radio, one King Bed convertible to twins if necessary, Grill (BBQ), Ocean Floats, Ocean Kayaks-2 singles; 1 double Rooftop seating, Outdoor furniture, Maid Service 6 days a week, Nearby American property manager, no candles.
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : suitcase ramp doubles as handicapped ramp; no steps on the 1st floor.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : first floor only
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking in the house will likely result in forfeiture of deposit. No Smoking in house or on roof.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Visit ruins of ancient civilizations; nothing like them (without visiting Asia, Middle East etc). Swimming in and exploring Cenotes-surface pools of water or underground caves connected to underground rivers.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Lowseason 2010 Aug 28-Nov 19 $4500/week
Highseason 2010 Nov 20-Dec 17, $6500/week
Holidays 2010 Dec 18-Jan 2,2011 $ 12000/week
Highseason 2011 Jan 3-Apr 29, 2011 $ 6500/week
Midseason 2011 Apr 30-Aug 26, 2011 $ 5500/week
Rates are based on 8 person occupancy. Add $500 adult/$250 per child 9 and under
$1000 signed security deposit voucher required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Enjoy watching Tankah Bay and the waves breaking on the reef from the pool - Tankah Ocean Front Home
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