Special Offer! Escape Winter, Available in March at Low Season Rates Dates: Mar 1, 2012 to Mar 31, 2012See Details
Location: Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (Casa Maare is Located 1.25 Hours from the Cancun Airport.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Casita, house, casa, beach, beaches
Located between Akumal and Tulum, in the Chan Chemuyil fraccionamiento (subdivision) near Xcacel Beach, Casa Maare is furnished in a casual style using natural, sustainable materials such as bamboo with accents of Mexican folk art. The casa has a traditional outdoor pergola for shade in the front, an umbrella table in the back, and beach towels, a cooler, chairs and umbrella to enhance your time at Xcacel beach.
Casa Maare has all the comforts of home---high thread count sheets, soft towels and a/c. Casa Maare comfortably accomodates 2 - 4 people, with a basic kitchen, indoor or outdoor seating and a sectional couch in the adjacent living area. A stay at Casa Maare is comfort and adventure at an affordable rate.
Casa Maare is situated in a unique community of brightly colored homes populated by locals and Canadian and US expats and part-timers. The neighborhood, Chan Chemuyil, is surrounded by jungle filled with birds and animals and also features two cenotes, one deep enough for a cooling plunge.
Chan Chemuyil is a short walk from the Chemuyil pueblo and the pristine Xcacel beach and cenote, and is just minutes from ocean diving and snorkeling, and the Yucatan's famous cenotes, a system of underwater caves and caverns for the more experienced diver. A short drive takes you to Yucatan adventures of a lifetime---Xel-Ha and Hidden Worlds Ecoparks, the Tulum and Coba ruins, The Jungle Place, and the Sian Kaan Biosphere.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : individual thermostat in each room
- Linens Provided : beach towels provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed : pillow top mattress
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : pillow top mattresses
- Entertainment
- Video Library : dvd library
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Small, basic kitchen with range, refrigerator, sink, micro, toaster, blender, coffeemaker
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available : ask owner for details
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Mayan style (made from two 5 gallon drums), charcoal style
- Deck/Patio : Umbrella table for 4 on back patio, 2 chairs and cocktail table in front garden that faces the jungle and is covered by a shady pergola.
- Other Amenities
- IPod dock, jungle view, water cooler, beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrellas, cooler
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- Reef, Cavern and Cave Diving, Jungle tours, Mayan ruins, Beach clubs, Night clubs, Yoga studios, Kite surfing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Special Offer! Escape Winter, Available in March at Low Season Rates Dates: Mar 1, 2012 to Mar 31, 2012See Details
Make Casa Maare your tropical escape for a last minute getaway. Low season rates available now. Inquire with owner.
$775/week (7 nights) Nov 19 - Dec 16, Jan 9 - Apr 29
$1,000/week (7 nights) Dec 17 - Jan 8
$650/week (7 nights) May - Nov
5 night minimum stay
Monthly rates negotiable, please inquire with owner
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Escape Winter. March Dates on Sale Now!
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Tulum
The Tulum area of Quintana Roo is unique in all the world with an astonishing number of cultural, ecological, oceanographic and archeological wonders to explore and enjoy. The Yucatan peninsula offers something for all kinds of travelers---warm, sunny weather, calm, beach time relaxing, adventurous diving and birding, family-friendly ecological parks, historical tours of the ruins, festive dining and shopping, and more. It's an amazing place with a vibrant history and culture and I am happy to be able to share it with other travelers.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Casa Maare and its neighborhood of Chan Chemuyil are unique in that they are modest, Mexican-style homes originally built as staff housing for a resort that was never built on the nearby Xcacel beach. The beach was declared a sea turtle sanctuary and the homes languished until a trio of enterprising investors re-packaged and marketed these little gems to locals and vacationers. Built to last, these casitas have weathered 2 hurricanes since 2001. Most owners purchased since 2007 and the tract has evolved into the techni-colored rows and various remodeled facades you see today.
When you vacation at Casa Maare, you'll enjoy many of the amenities of a resort---a/c, comfortable furnishings, lively Mexican decor---but also have the flexibility to prepare your own meals in a simple kitchen, entertain in your own living quarters and private patio, sleep to the sound of ocean breezes and wake to the sounds of tropical birds in the jungle across the street.
Our property management team keeps an office in the neighborhood and are on call to assist you in any way. For additional fees, you can have groceries delivered, extra maid service, or massage.
2 Bdrm, 1 bath vacation rental btwn Akumal and Tulum and just across the road from Xcacel Beach. Vrbo.com/246687
Owner's Map of Tulum
I'm a designer living on the Central Coast of California specializing in the use of sustainable materials for home interiors. I have been traveling all over Mexico for years and recently had the opportunity to purchase a little house in an amazing part of the Yucatan. It's my dream to share this wonderful part of the world with other travelers. I named the place Casa Maare because in the Yucatec language, "maare" is slang for "wow!" I mean, wow, I never thought I'd have a house in Mexico.
Property Photos
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- Casa Maare - Chemuyil Vacation Home; Steps from Beaches & Surfing; Wi-Fi
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- Casa Maare front yard - Chemuyil Vacation Home; Steps from Beaches & Surfing; Wi-Fi
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- Casa Maare living room - Chemuyil Vacation Home; Steps from Beaches & Surfing; Wi-Fi
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- Dining/Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom
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- Bedroom 2 at Casa Maare
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- Casa Maare bathroom
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- Casa Maare backyard (that bougainvillea is higher than the wall now)
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- Other homes in the neighborhood
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- Xcacel Beach
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- more Xcacel Beach
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- More Xcacel Beach
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- Cenote Xcacelito at Xcacel Beach
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- Xunaan Ha Cenote, just down the road from Casa Maare
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- Gran Cenote, 15 minutes from Casa Maare
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- A little cenote in the neighborhood
Traveler Reviews (4)
Casa Maare is a Treat
Guest: Jerry
(Watsonville, CA)
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:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: james drown
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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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Guest: Kathy & Steve2
(Elk Grove, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/24/10
Review Submitted: 01/24/10
We stayed in Casa Maare for 2 weeks in January. It was fantastic. We used colectivos and taxis instead of a rental car and Casa Maare is perfectly situated for using public tranportation. There is a nice table, umbrella and chairs in the back yard for meals as well as one in the house. The bikes were great to use and the namack was wonderful to view the night sky. Casa Maare is attractively decorated. The town of Chemuyil is a very short walk with lots of great eating places. The beach is great and its nice to have beach chairs from the house to use. We highly recommend Casa Maare
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Guest: Deneen Karch
(Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/30/09
Review Submitted: 06/30/09
What a fantastic place! I travel A LOT for business and have been all over the world in some of the best hotels available. Staying at Casa Maare was very special as I felt like I was part of the community while there. You will not get room service or turn-down service, but what you do get is a truly unique experience that gives you the flavor of Mexico and it's wonderful people. It was fantastic to stay in a vacation home in such a beautiful area. Casa Maare is adorable and was perfect for my small family! The houses in the community are so unique and fun! The Chemuyil area has SO much to do so close and you cannot beat the rate of this rental. The tourist to local ratio is much closer in this area than in Cancun or Playa Del Carmen, so you feel like you are part of the community while there. I cannot wait to take advantage of this find again soon!
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