Location: El Cuyo, Yucatan, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (2.5 Hr Drive from Cancun in Rio Lagartos Natural Reserve)
Accommodations: Beach House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Tana Pepem, or "House of Butterflies" in Mayan, is a spacious beachfront house ideal for families or friends wanting to relax and enjoy nature. Only 2.5 hours from Cancun, it is easily accessible from its international airport. Perfect for long meals, beach walks, shell seeking, bird watching, and dreamy sunsets.
El Cuyo is a small, non-touristic fishing village in the uppermost tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, within the natural reserve of Río Lagartos, close to several Mayan ruins, cenotes and colonial towns. We recommend renting a car in order to tour the area and feel the culture. It is a very safe and quiet town that allows visitors to witness and live rural Mexico. All restaurants serve local cuisine, seafood being the specialty!
The house is built so that all rooms have a view of the ocean. Kitchen and living room look out to the outdoor beachfront terrace equipped with lounge bed and hammocks. The downstairs bedroom is in the back, but built on a higher level with indoor ocean view windows. Upstairs bedroom is completely private with its own oversized terrace with lounge bed, dressing room and bathroom.
There are many fun activities at El Cuyo, including swimming, tours to see flamingos, salines, shark-whales (July to Sept), fishing, ATV rentals, and many other outdoor activities.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2) : terrace lounge beds can be taken inside at night to have additional sleeping space.
- Crib: Pack & Play
- Entertainment
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: kiddie pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Delicious Local Cuisine
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: King Size Lounge Bed, Hammocks
- Balcony: Queen Size Lounge Bed on Second Floor Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Private Beach Space Adjacent to House with Walking Trail Leading to Public Beach.
- Communications
- Cell Phone: Optional Rental - Deposit is Required.
- Other Amenities
- Lounge Beds on Both Downstairs and Upstairs Balconies, Dog House, Beach Toys for Children, 2 Bikes, Beach Umbrellas, Beach Chairs, Hammocks.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Dog House Built as Part of the House.
- Kid Friendly: Safe Beach and Low-Current Ocean Ideal for Young Children.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 Years Minimum, Unless Families with Children.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Other Activities
- Golf Car and ATV Rentals, Fishing Tours, Jungle Tour to Watch Flamingos and Other Birds, Shark-Whale Watching Tours from July to Sept, Close to Mayan Ruins, Cenotes and Colonial Towns, park in town centre,
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Non-Holiday .. $750/week
Holiday ...... $950/week
Security deposit is required before arrival.
Payment possible via bank transfer into US or Mexican bank account.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
Yahaira and Gerardo live in Cancun but sought out the perfect beach in the area to get away from all the hussle and worries and just RELAX. We built this house in 2007 and go every chance we get! Our 2-year old daughter Andrea is a big fan.
Why the Owner Chose El Cuyo
We've been visiting the area since more than 10 years ago, since good friends already had a vacation home here. We love the place and as soon as the first opportunity opened, we bought an oceanfront lot and Yahaira's best friend designed the house entirely to our taste and needs. It's good to know arquitects! We built the house in 2007.
The Unique Benefits of this Beach House
Definitely relaxation. El Cuyo es a place where you can definitely get away from it all- it's another reality. Whether you choose to stay at home all day and just lounge around, or you decide to be adventurous in the nearby natural reserve, you definitely RELAX.
Property Photos
- View from the beach - El Cuyo Beach Front Vacation Home
- Ocean view from the downstairs terrace - El Cuyo Beach Front Vacation Home
- View from upstairs balcony lounge bed - El Cuyo Beach Front Vacation Home
- Inside the house
- kitchen
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