Beautiful House for Rent Steps from the Beach

• Dive, fish, sip tequila..great stay!

  Dive, fish, sip tequila..great stay!

  • Guest Paul and Brianna
  • Date of stay 11/18/12
  • Review Submitted 05/21/13
  We joined a two friends from Germany and spent most of two wonderful weeks at Casa Tranquilo. First day , second cast caught a 5 lb bonefish right in front of the place..first of many. World class diving with XTC dive center just down the road, great dive shop. Several really good restaurants to choose from..Leaky Palapa our favorite, but a couple of really nice local runners up. Visited some incredible Mayan Ruins an hours drive away..had them to ourselves. Day trips to Ambergris Caye, Belize, 45 minute drive to Mahahual for more action..(think Playa 20 years ago). Super fly fishing with Osprey tours (Captain Victor is really good shots at Jacks, Permit , Cuda and more.) And of course relaxing on the beach, with Cohibas and Tequila! Really good caretaker, well maintained property..can't wait to be back!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Hated to leave!

  Hated to leave!

  • Guest Leslie
  • Date of stay 01/17/13
  • Review Submitted 01/28/13
  Our week at the house was wonderful! We are a family of 5, including my husband, his mother, our sons 13 yrs and 10 yrs, and myself. The house was more than big enough for all of us,and we couldn't believe our good fortune that it was "ours" for a week. We spent the week reading, snorkeling, eating and sleeping. The boys enjoyed the Wi-Fi, so they didn't feel too cut-off, & the rest of us hardly cared. Thanks to the Wi-Fi, my husband and I could have frequently checked email, looked at Facebook, and messed with our iPhones, yet we chose not too! It was so relaxing to just "take a break."(I checked my email only once a day, but very reluctantly! The iPhones? They took a good long rest too!) The beach is raked daily and there's your own little palapa for shade. Alas, we didn't have a very sunny week, and we actually used the palapa more to sit on the beach during some rain! The ability to snorkel "whenever I wanted" has always been a dream of mine. We went about three times a day and it was always wonderful. Both boys really loved it and did well. Because of the reef, the water is calm and shallow and clear, there was never any worry about their safety. It was never deeper than the 10 year old's "tippy toes," and only that deep in one spot. As a family of dog lovers, we were thrilled with the 3 dogs that live there. They were sweet, funny, and well-cared for. They really made it feel home-like, because to us, what makes a house home-y is dogs! It is a long drive from Cancun, be sure you understand just how far away it is. We chose to spend the first night and the last night in Tulum. This worked out well, but now that I know the way down there it might be something I'd skip the next time, depending on the times of the flights. Working with the owner of the house was very easy. He was very patient and answered all my questions. His friendliness and the time he took to help me arrange it all made the vacation that much better. While down there, we met many who knew him and I felt honored to be in his house! We took biodegradable sunscreen. It was sort of ugly, mostly white zinc oxide, but it worked, and it saves the reef and the fish, so...we all looked ghostly and laughed at each other. The beautiful house, the nice rooms, the big kitchen, the porch, the decks, and all the nice people we met made it an unforgettable experience. I would love to return.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• Best week ever!

  Best week ever!

  • Guest Laura
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 04/03/12
  We just returned home from a wonderful, relaxing week at Casa Tranquila. The views were so gorgeous we spent more time soaking them up than we did taking pictures of them. The turqouise water, the Caribbean breezes, the stars at night, the wonderful people we met - all combined to make our vacation exceptional. We kept a list of all the wildlife we saw, both on land and in the water, and it fills almost three pages. If you enjoy the beauty of nature, this is the place for you. Some of our favorite times were spent out on one of the three terraces, swinging in the hammock reading a book and drinking margaritas. Boy, does the tequila ever seem to go fast! The snorkeling right in front of the house is amazing; in addition to all the pretty fish and coral formations, we saw a squid and a stingray. Very cool! I hope we can get back to Xcalak soon; it's addicting. Thanks so much for letting us borrow your bit of heaven on earth!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Cozy beach house

  Cozy beach house

  • Guest vb
  • Date of stay 01/05/11
  • Review Submitted 05/30/11
  Recommend it! 2 thumbs up very tidy ..... great place for snorkling

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Secluded off the grid getaway. Great spot for a fishing/diving trip.

  Secluded off the grid getaway. Great spot for a fishing/diving trip.

  • Guest retro
  • Date of stay 02/23/11
  • Review Submitted 03/13/11
  The pueblo, Xcalak and Casa Tranquila is definetly worth the long drive. Highway (the 307) out was great. The road once you're in Xcalak is Very rough, though. You can do it in a car (we rented a jetta) but I'd recommend a Jeep or SUV. The property is clean, well maintained and a great value, beach is great for sunning, although it's a long way out to water of a swimable depth. The onsite caretaker is attentive, raking the beach and checking on fresh water ect., but generally unobtrusive and quiet. Kitchen was well stocked with basics. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable with plenty of extra linens and pillows, hammock hooks and a hammock. Lack of A/C in the summer may be a problem for some. We stayed in Late Feb. and it was really windy so it wasn't an issue (kind of noisy in the upstairs bedrooms, though) Living room furnishings are minimalist, but you probably won't spend alot of time indoors anyway. There are only about 3-4 options for dining out (all excellent, with the Leaky Palapa an experience unto itself. Be sure to make a reservation!) and groceries other than canned or packaged are somewhat difficult to come by, so stock up in Tulum or Playa del Carmen. Try Costa Cocos for pizza. Really didn't think we'd want pizza for dinner in Mexico, but you can't get a lobster/mango pizza in Chicago. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a real escape. The fishing, snorkling and diving opportunities are incredible. The local dive shop, XTC does a great job.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thanks for your comments Ron. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. There is generally a breeze from the sea. We were there in August last year and it was comfortable. But, there was a constant wind.

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Prices based on 2 person occupancy - $15/night each additional person over 18.
Low Season  (May-Oct) ................................ $100/night .. $ 650/week
High season (Nov - Apr - Excluding Holiday Seasons) .. $140/night .. $ 900/week
Holiday Season (Nov 20-Jan 10) ..................................... $1300/week
12% tax not included - Pets welcome
3 night minimum (1 week minimum during holidays)
Deposit required within 7 days of reservation

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.