Location: Tankah, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (5 Miles Away from Tulum; 1-1/2 Hours from Cancun Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
This new luxury, eco-friendly, four-bedroom villa, with pool has beachfront views of the Mexican Caribbean, and is a mix of Spanish colonial architecture, and minimalism. Stroll through shaded arched loggias on both the upper and lower floors. Be romanced by the beauty of Romeo and Juliet balconies off of each bedroom. The sweeping open circular staircase, with artful niches, extends to the roof with a wrought iron railing. Drama is heightened by a two-story entrada, dining room, and Mayan conchuela -walled living room. Local craftsmen have hand carved mahogany furniture that has been placed throughout the house by the interior designer/owner. The rooftop offers magnificent views of Tankah Bay to the south, and the mangrove jungle to the north. Trailing bougainvillea, coco palms, and colorful plantings enhance Orquidea’s exotic Mexican ambiance.
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.
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.
- 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
- Linens Provided: Bed Linens typically changed mid week. Ask if you need more often. Bath towels changed as needed.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : One king bed converts to two double beds for those with children or guests that prefer double beds.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : One 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
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Ipod docking system
- 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
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Staff has the ability to cook and serve for 12 people
- 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
- 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
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking in the house will likely result in forfeiture of deposit. No Smoking in house or on roof.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- 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)
Mid-Season ...... Apr 26, 2009-Aug 29, 2009 ..$3,575/week 35% discount from $5,500
Low Season ...... Aug 30, 2009-Nov 21, 2009 ..$2,925/week 35% discount from $4,500
Thanksgiving Nov 21-28,$6,500/week
High 2009 Nov 29-Dec 18 $4225/week 35% discount applied.
Holidays .....Dec 19-January 2, 2010......$12,000
Highseason 2010 Jan 23,-April 23,$6,500/week Midseason Apr 24-Aug 27 $5500
Rates are based on 6 person occupancy. Add $500 adult/$250 per child 9 and under
$1000 refundable damage deposit required,
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- - Tankah Ocean Front Home
- Enjoy watching Tankah Bay and the waves breaking on the reef from the pool - Tankah Ocean Front Home
- Casa Orquidea featuring Wide Verandas for Serious Relaxing - Tankah Ocean Front Home
- Fully Equipped Kitchen; Contemporary Appliances. Note coral motif in DR chairs
- Living and Dining Areas of the Casa
- With the Sliding Doors Open, the outside becomes part of the inside
- Take in the Sunset Watching the Pelicans fish and soar
- View of Casa from Tankah Bay
- Enjoy the view from the bedrooms terrace
- Bedroom-All three bedrooms are similar in layout and all have Ocean Views.
- The beds may be combined to form one king bed. Second floor BR.
- First floor bedroom. All beds are local mahogany made by the builder
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #204329
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