Location: Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (2 hours from Cancun airport, minutes from Tulum hotel zone) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Privacy, Beachfront, Beach, Tulum, Pool, Views
Casa Sophia is an alternative energy four bedroom (+ studio) beachfront villa. A 3,500 square foot house set on an idyllic, privately owned five acre lot surrounded by tropical foliage and directly fronting on the gorgeous white sands of the Caribbean. The living room and entertainment areas of the villa provide an open and spacious surrounding that maximizes views of the lovely gardens, private pool, and ocean. The house functions well for larger families or families/couples traveling together.
Casa Sophia is located approximately 4 kms inside the Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka'an, and is nestled between the world's second longest barrier reef, which is just at swimming distance, and the lagoon which may be explored by kayak or boat. Its beach is one of the most pristine and tranquil in the Riviera Maya.
Airy and spacious, Casa Sophia is cooled by constant trade breezes. Optional air conditioning can be provided in three of the casa's bedrooms (+ studio) for a weekly surcharge (see details). The villa has a fully equipped kitchen, open dining area, and large living room. Chef Service is available for your special evenings or your entire stay by advance request. Daily maid service is included in the nightly/weekly rate.
The master bedroom with king size bed and private bathroom (with large bathtub) has a vaulted ceiling. The upstairs also has a king size bed and private bath. The third bedroom has a queen size bed, sea and lagoon views and shares a bathroom with fourth bedroom which has 2 double beds. The Studio (with separate entrance, attached to the Casa by covered walkway) has an ensuite bath and queen bed. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and optimize the ocean breezes with maximum ventilation.
This property is a unique oasis that offers ultimate privacy and seclusion. Explore the house's many open areas, pool area with hammocks, three terraces with stunning panoramic lagoon and ocean views and find your favorite place to bird watch, read a book or sun bathe.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 3 bedrooms + Studio have air-conditioning - NOTE: if air-conditioning is preferred there is a surcharge of USD $300 per week
- Linens Provided : Pillow top mattresses and high-thread count sheets
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (2)
- Crib : (1) Pack & Play crib provided
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Sky Satellite HD cable
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Private Pool : Private pool with toddler wading area
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Please inquire for chef service and/or restaurant delivery from nearby Cesiak restaurant
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Featuring lounge chairs and hammock
- Balcony : Featuring lounge chairs and hammock
- Lanai : Featuring covered dining area that seats 10 and lounge chairs
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Casa is situated on the dune overlooking the Caribbean ocean and Sian Ka'an beach
- Communications
- Telephone : Free telephone calls to/from the U.S. using dedicated VOIP line (internet dependent)
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless access is available throughout the house
- Other Amenities
- Double views of ocean and inland bay, proximity to Cesiak's tours & activities & restaurant/bar, private beach
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Cesiak float tour, Cesiak sunset tour, Cesiak bone-fishing guiding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 02-Apr 27, 2012 ... $4,800/week
Apr 28-Nov 16, 2012 ... $3,400/week**nightly rental possible
Nov 17-Dec 21, 2012 ... $4,200/week**nightly rental possible
Dec 22-Jan 05, 2013 ... $7,500/week
*rates do not include 14% MX gov't tax
non-refundable 50% deposit due to confirm - balance due 60 days prior to arrival
*reservations placed within 60 days of arrival require full payment to confirm
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Secluded - Luxury - Beachfront - Best Beach, Views, Activities
Year Purchased: 2003
The Unique Benefits at this House
Absolute privacy on one of the world's most exquisite beaches inside the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Soft, flour-like sand, gorgeous turquoise waters, proximity to incredible Mayan sites: Chichen Itza, Tulum, Coba. Close to Tulum with good restaurants and cultural attractions. Access to Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve activities (250 yards from house) such as bone-fishing, kayaking, kite surfing, manatee observation, bird watching, and cenote diving.
Property Photos
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- Exterior of Casa Sophia with private pool - Tulum Beachfront Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Shared Pools
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- Secluded beach accessible by private staircase - Tulum Beachfront Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Shared Pools
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- Bedroom view of the ocean - Tulum Beachfront Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Shared Pools
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- View of the Sian Ka'an reserve (lagoon) from rooftop gazebo
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- Private pool with room for laps and separate "toddler" area
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- Living area and kitchen
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- Mezzanine game area with pool table, ping pong, satellite television
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- Roof deck overlooking ocean
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- Bedroom
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- Upstairs bedroom veranda
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- Casa Sophia entrance
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- Private staircase to beach
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- Master Bedroom
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- Master Bathroom
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- Children's sandbox located just off the pool area, visible from the living area
Traveler Reviews (7)
A great vacation spot!
Guest: Jane
(Pittsburgh, Seattle and Brooklyn)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11
Review Submitted: 05/11/11
A wonderful family getaway for us--plenty of room so each group had privacy yet so many spots to enjoy each other's company. The home was clean and well maintained with all the amenities we wanted. The staff was very helpful and attentive. The location was great--out of the way, but close enough to venture out to see the sights. We had most meals at the house but there are many restaurants right outside the biosphere grounds. We've booked our stay here for next year already, so you can see we really loved it. Thanks, Kelley, for all your help.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Hidden Treasure
Guest: Family Getaway
(Arvada, CO USA)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10
Review Submitted: 08/29/10
We have just returned from an AMAZING trip to Tulum. The entire experience was truly a "once in a lifetime". The house is settled in the Sian Kian Biosphere and is a block away from the CESiaK Ecological Preserve. The staff at the hotel was so kind and helpful. We had daily housekeeping services and access to the restaurant daily. The biologists at the hotel provided us with a wonderful trip through the lagoon and also supervised the most phenomenal turtle watch we had seen. Their knowledge of the flora and fauna brought new appreciation for us all (especially the 11 year olds on the trip). Casa Sofia is a beautiful home that is perfect for the multi-family get away. The pool is just steps from one of Tulum's white sand beaches and we found, to our surprise, that the pool was stocked with pool toys, beach stuff (boogie boards, sand castle necessities, life jackets and more). The palapa on the beach was the perfect place for the Adults to sit and watch the kids play in the ocean. We CAN'T wait to get back to Mexico. We will definitely stay here again!!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
A wonderful vacation!
Guest: Relaxed and wishing I was still on vacation!
(Albany, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10
Review Submitted: 04/23/10
We are so relaxed and happy after our wonderful week at Casa Sophia. Who knew that travelling with 3 families and 6 children could be so relaxing?! Only wish we could have stayed longer! The house is huge and well appointed with everything one could need on vacation. We loved the pool, the beach, the restaurant at CESIAK next door, snorkeling out to the reef, margaritas on the roof and the super comfortable beds! The kids loved the swimming pool, the pool table, the DVD player and playing hide and seek in the huge house. Everything was so very clean too! We'll miss the gentle sound of the waves, the view from the roof, the iguanas and birds, and the peaceful/uncrowded beach. It was so nice to vacation away from the crazy resort scene of Cancun! We can't wait for our next trip!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
I want to go back!
Guest: heathertoo
(Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10
Review Submitted: 04/17/10
We just spent a glorious week at Casa Sofia. We were a large group (three families with six kids!) and the house was absolutely perfect. Plenty of space, wonderful pool (it has a divided shallow area to make it super easy to relax with a young non-swimmer in the pool), lots of games, great beach-combing beach, proximity to fun activities (tours at Sian Ka'an, Tulum ruins...) The house was really thoughtfully designed to make it great for kids - but is luxurious enough to make it a wonderful place for a women's retreat or a couples get-away....think hammocks, your book and margaritas on the roof deck!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/11/09
Review Submitted: 07/11/09
The Casa Sofia is well-appointed, consummately situated, and full of discreet charm and creature comforts. The unthinkable proximity of the private beach - one of Mexico's cleanest and loveliest - renders the spot alone one in a million. But on top of this, the villa (for, it is no simple house) features capacious, airy spaces, seemingly infinite terraces and views, and cozy living areas. The living room and kitchen's high ceilings - opening with large windows onto the private pool area - are truly pleasurable. To top it all off, there is the (seemingly too-good-to-be-true) rasp of the waves as a built-in soundtrack. This house, and the pleasure of the lagoon and sea that frame it, should not be missed!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/05/09
Review Submitted: 07/05/09
This place is HEAVEN ON EARTH. Whether having cocktails on the roof deck at sunset, taking a nap in the outdoor hammock (rocked by the ocean breeze), lounging by the pool or simply reading in one of the tastefully done, simply chic rooms - you will be in paradise. Activities include a float trip down the river (with a stop-off at a mayan ruin), bone fishing, playing in the ocean waves, or snorkeling/diving by one of the many cenotes. There are also many funy restaurants near by and plenty of cultural activities. Go. You won't regret it.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/03/09
Review Submitted: 07/03/09
Casa Sophia is perfect! After our first stay there we were almost too scared to go back and spoil an ideal memory-- but we took the chance and love it even more! It is has the holy trinity of relaxation, good food, and interesting local activities. The house: plenty of room for three families (including four energetic kids!). There are wonderful spots for privacy (the various terraces, the carefully placed bedrooms) as well as natural gathering points (the living/dining area, the courtyard formed by the house and the pool). Furnishings are simple, practical and tasteful. Mexican modern. We never had any need for air - conditioning because the house is sited & ventilated to take advantage of the ocean breezes. The area: It really is paradise on earth. The ocean is a Caribbean cliche: warm, clear, blues/greens topped by a coral sand beach (perfect for kids to build sand castles!) and truly private. In the late afternoon, there might be a few people about 200 yards south in front of the restaurant. The lagoon is just a short walk (100 yards) from the house, through lovely vegetation and offers a great alternative if you ever get bored (yeah, right) of the ocean/pool. The first time we were there, we did the Mayan ruins tour. Second time, the great lagoon tour offered by the management. The management: Totally unobtrusive but responsive. The house was cleaned each day, taking into account our schedule (e.g. napping kids). The restaurant at the "main" part of the hotel is delicious-- going out to eat without having to get into the car. In short: watch the sunrise over the ocean, swim, eat, nap, watch the sunset over the lagoon, repeat. And never leave. The second time we went, we rented a car from Cancun to get here and then didn't use the car until we had to go back to the airport! It really is an eco- house-- off the grid solar & wind power and then it convinces you to give up your car! This is the place for a vacation.
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