Casa Maare, by Pristine Xcacel Beach!

• A family trip away too short!

  A family trip away too short!

  • Guest Marie
  • Date of stay 01/05/13
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  We enjoyed our stay at Casa Maare for 9 days. Me, my husband and our two kids are absolutely charmed by Chemuyil pueblo and the many things to do around. It permited us to feel and live the beat of a little village in Mexico and also visiting and being ''true tourists''! The home was charming and just ok for 4 persons. It was just a little too expensive for what it is, if I compare with other people who rent other houses in the community at the same time.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Regarding pricing for your stay, other homes in the community offer a weekly price that reflects 6 nights while a week price at Casa Maare is 7 nights. Casa Maare also has concierge service---property managers who greet you upon arrival and give you a quick tour to acquaint you with all the area has to offer. And they are available in the neighborhood to assist you during your stay.

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• Great stay at Casa Maare!

  Great stay at Casa Maare!

  • Guest Traci P.
  • Date of stay 12/16/12
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  Convenient jumping off spot to so many places in and around Tulum but always great to come back to Casa Maare. Friendly neighbors and all the comforts of home. Loved getting to know the folks in Chemuyil - would definitely recommend staying here! Heather was super responsive to all of our inquiries and provided lots of great information about the local area.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• close to all the action

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  close to all the action

  • Guest Gouldmund
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 12/30/12
  The house: Perfect little abode with two bedrooms that can comfortably sleep 4 people. The small kitchenette has all the tools one needs to gather the local meats, fruits, veggies and spices and cook up a yummy meal. All the rooms have fans and air conditioning (a must during the hot season). The house has been painted and decorated in the beautiful colors of Mexico with art from around the country. Keep and eye out for the day of the dead skeleton butterfly and dog. Great little bathroom with shower to cool off on the hot days and wash up when ready to hit the night life. The perfect location: The Yucatan noise can drive you nuts at times, but also provides the great night life desired on your get away. Just a few minutes north of Tulum and minutes south of akumal. Lazy mornings we found ourselves walking through the jungle to the quite turtle preserve right across the highway minutes walking. When wanting the local foods jump on one of the bikes and ride into the local village. but when your ready for action its right around the corner. Live music, dancing, diving, fishing, jungle adventures and more are all easily accessed by the house location, but at the end of it all its a private quite home. Oh yes a close to many of the cenotes that will cool you off on the hot days. The local scene: wondering if you should go - heck yea! Swim with sea turtles, visit the beautiful bio reserve Sain ka-an (the best outdoor get away hands down), visit the ruins of Coba and Tulum, enjoy the white sand beaches, Yoga retreats and dance clubs of Tulum and akumal. All in all its a great place for lovers to frolic, a great place for a family get away (totally safe and options for all ages), and for the solo adventurer needing time to meditate on life. (Owner's response: Thanks for the lively review. Really highlights the point that there is so much to do with Casa Maare as your homebase. Regarding noise, the windows are open, the houses in the neighborhood are close together and not far from the main road, the birds get up early and the water truck will drive by offering to deliver to your door, letting you know by loudspeaker that they are in the 'hood. Maybe not what you're used to but just the average bustle of a Yucatan village. Thanks Gouldmund!)

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• "I would recommend to my best friend!"

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  "I would recommend to my best friend!"

  • Guest Miss Loretta
  • Date of stay 11/23/11
  • Review Submitted 12/30/12
  This adorable casita is in a small development a few mile outside of Tulum. Within walking distance of a very nice little village and one of the world's finest beaches, it is a great place to get away from it all. Nicely furnished in typical Mexican style, with two well-appointed bedrooms and an appropriately equipped kitchen, it's a great way to get away from the rat race without giving in to the resort culture. Neighbors are friendly and a few are very knowledgeable about the area and will hook you up for scuba, snorkeling, seeing the ruins, or going to the grocery store. Local cabs are helpful and friendly and a great way to get around if you do not want to rent a car.

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• Fabulous

  Fabulous

  • Guest L
  • Date of stay 06/20/12
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  First the Casa. Attractively decorated, not only by owner but visitors contributing to the ornamentation of this cute little place. Bedrooms are comfy, kitchen is small but great for cooking meals. Outdoor shower was heavenly. There is space to be together or off to yourself. The development is surrounded by jungle, smells good sounds good, loved and miss the geckos. The community is colorful and interesting, the neighbors friendly and the hosts, Debra and Cowboy, awesome. Here is the big and best thing about Casa Maare, location, location, location. This is a great spot to use as a base. Chemuyil, is a nearby pueblo with markets, shops, restaurants and internet cafe. Fresh tortillas and grilled chicken, YUM! Cowboy turned us onto a great place, El RRECIFE Maya, on the main road coming in from the highway. You buy a bucket of beers and you get an amazing assortment of free appetizers with them. We spent our first afternoon eating and drinking there and liked it so much we went back our last day. There are attractions galore, ruins, eco-adventures, beach, cenotes, snorkeling, clubbing, spaing, too much to do-way too little time. Easy trip to Chitzen Itza and Coba, Tulum is just down the road. Speaking of roads watch out for Topes, like massive speed bumps, you will crack your head if you go over one of those too fast. We had a fantastic time but be warned one week is not enough. We went in June, not optimal for beaching, it rained a lot and was very humid (good for your skin) but did not slow us down much. The thunderstorms were incredible If you go that time of year BUGSPRAY is a must. I highly recommend Casa Maare and Chan Chemuyil and cannot wait to return

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: What a great review. Lana and company really get what Casa Maare is all about. Thanks for your thoughts and kind review.

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• Charming Casita

  Charming Casita

  • Guest Jen C
  • Date of stay 03/10/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/12
  Casa Maare is a great rental! We had a fantastic stay and really loved the casita and all of its ammenities. The house is in a guarded community which made us feel extra safe. Casa Maare is nicely decorated and has absolutely everything you need while you are there. Great for a few friends, two couples or a small family. Heather's recommendations for local places to check out were quite helpful as was the couple down the street, Cowboy and Debra, who came to check in on us and show us around. The house is walking distance from "downtown" Chemuyil which is cute and has a few restaurants, small grocery stores, a bakery and even a tortilla factory. Chemuyil is a friendly town but not "touristy." If you're looking for fine dining and cocktails, you won't find it here, but you will find authentic and delicious Mexican food and cold cervezas. Xcacel beach is also a 12min. walk away and is one of the most beautiful beaches with hardly any other people there. There's a gorgeous cenote at Xcacel as well. The collective buses were fantastic and convenient and you can take these to Tulum for about 20 pesos versus a cab for about 150-200. We didn't end up getting a rental car and we were fine without it! It was a blissful week without tv, phones or internet. I can't wait to come back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• lovely casita in chan chemuyil

  lovely casita in chan chemuyil

  • Guest Gail
  • Date of stay 02/03/12
  • Review Submitted 03/25/12
  Casa Maare is a well equipped and maintained casita and was a perfect size for us ( 2 people). The art work throughout was a pleasure to view. The beds were comfortable. The casita is within easy walking distance of the small town of Chemuyil,the highway for the collectivos, and Xcacel beach which was my favorite beach of the six I visited on my recent trip to the riviera maya. There is no tv or radio so bring reading material. We stocked up on a weeks supply of groceries in Cancun before arriving. The small town nearby has the basics though and don't miss Leo's for pizza.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Excellent Accommodations

  Excellent Accommodations

  • Guest Gail
  • Date of stay 02/17/12
  • Review Submitted 03/11/12
  The owners take pride in their condo complex. Our second storey condo was extremely well maintained and well equipped although I missed access to a lemon/lime squeezer,a minor complaint. There is no tv or radio so bring reading material. The condo is an easy walk to town and the highway where the collectivos pass and close to El Camello,a restaurant that became our favorite. You can easily get a taxi to the beach. The terrace was our favorite spot,spacious with comfortable outdoor furniture. The grounds are gorgeous and the small pool is perfect for cooling off. We spent a relaxing week here and would return in a minute. Thanks to our gracious hosts,Alessandra and Thomaso.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: oops, Gail stayed at a couple of different places and this review is for another one. but her review of Casa Maare is also listed. Thanks Gail!

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• Casa Maare is a Treat

  Casa Maare is a Treat

  • Guest Jerry
  • Date of stay 12/11/11
  • Review Submitted 12/17/11
  My wife and I have just returned from a wonderful stay at Casa Maare. The bed was comfy, the kitchen well-equipped, the store of magazines and dvd's very helpful, the property managers responsive and helpful, and the ambiance of the casita itself a delight. We're birders, and it was a special pleasure to find that Casa Maare is just across the street from the jungle, and, of all the places where we tried birding during out stay, our own front yard proved the best. We also enjoyed the short walk to Chemuyil, where local folks were super friendly and La Palapa and Leo's provided good food at reasonable prices. It was great having Akumal just a very quick drive away, where we enjoyed snorkeling at Yal-Kul lagoon and beaching on Akumal Beach. For food and other shopping items, Tulum was just 20 minutes away, and the new supermarket had just about everything we went for. Finally, I'll just mention that the many people we met who live in Chan Chemuyil all were as friendly and helpful as can be. We recommend Casa Maare heartily. Bottom line: we'll be back!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• • Guest james d.
  • Date of stay 03/05/10
  • Review Submitted 03/05/10
  We had the pleasure of staying at Casa Maare during our February break. The house is exactly as advertised. The community is very safe and the nearby town of Chemuyil is charming.When we arrived we were met by Kevin S, who is the house manager.He gave us a quick tour of the area, which was great! The beach across the street is beautiful, with few people on it. We have already started our plans to return. Great place and great owner! Jim

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Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: $200
• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.