Location: Tankah, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (Between Akumal & Tulum, 1 hour, 20 min So. of Cancun Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Beachfront Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Tucked into the curve of the bay, Casa del Perro Feliz is a favorite of many visitors to the Tankah area. Well appointed, yet very comfortable, this 3 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home, located on quiet Tankah Bay in the Mayan Riviera is available for rent to guests who appreciate beauty, quality and nature. Relax and enjoy the stunning views such as gorgeous sunsets and the turquoise Caribbean from our beach or rooftop observation area. Located south of Cancun, and in between Akumal and Tulum, Casa del Perro Feliz is the perfect place to relax, sunbathe, kayak, snorkel or just enjoy the wonders of nature. If you are looking for a beachfront villa with a beautiful, natural setting, featuring quality throughout, you've found it!
Kayak, snorkel, bicycle and explore! Or, just relax in a hammock and enjoy the views! At Casa del Perro Feliz, the options are yours!
The villa is built amongst the palms and the indigenous trees on a half acre lot, behind a large, gated, stone wall. Casa del Perro Feliz has one of the larger lots on the bay with 99’ of beach frontage. The house is very comfortable and open, and has many windows with magnificent views. Our sand beach is quite private and is the perfect place to launch your kayak, go snorkel, or just take a dip in the warm Caribbean waters.
The culmination of many years of planning and dreams, the house features over 2400sq.ft. with Mexican tile floors, Mahogany trim and doors, and a “cooks” kitchen with granite countertops and Bosch gas stove. The villa has marble and tile in the bathrooms, a second floor balcony and patio, and lots of windows in the house so you can take advantage of the beautiful views surrounding it. The custom built dining room table seats 8 and the breakfast bar seats 3.
All bedrooms have private baths, large closets and comfortable beds with Serta pillow-top mattresses, box springs and high TC cotton bed linens. The floor plan is very user friendly and all bedrooms have their own baths and privacy. One bedroom is on the first floor, the other two are located on the second floor and separated by the second floor patio. All bedrooms have abundant windows with views of the ocean.
Designed to be environmentally friendly, and not require air conditioning, the home features 9 1/2 ft. ceilings and Hunter ceiling fans. The passive solar design and strategically placed bedroom windows provide soothing sea breezes along with views of the ocean and the sound of the waves laping on the shore. The front of the house is shaded by the abundant palm trees and our palapa is an ideal spot for relaxing in one of the hammocks with a good book.
The rooftop features a large open area with a built-in sofa which seats 8 and has a million dollar view. Relax on the rooftop sofa with a Margarita and watch the indigenous birds and the sun set over the jungle. It is the perfect way to end a great day at the beach!
If you’ve never visited Tankah before, you’ll be delighted to see that it is a small community of very nice, beachfront homes, three small hotels with restaurants, all situated on a quiet, sparkling bay, with white sand beaches. Kayak, bike or walk to Casa Cenote for a snack or a cervesa and a swim in the Cenote, or visit the Tulum Mayan Ruins, 8Kms. away. The options are all yours!
In addition to the caretakers who live on- site in a separate house, our American property manager lives nearby on the bay. The maid is also an excellent cook and is available to cook and will prepare breakfasts and dinners upon request for a nominal fee.
We have been visiting the area for over 20 years, and feel that Tankah offers the best of both worlds; nature & seclusion with nearby amenities such as shopping, restaurants and cultural sites. We have found The kayaking and snorkeling in front of the villa is some of the best in the area. We see a multitude of various fish every time we snorkel including, Queen Angelfish, Permit, Trunk, and Parrot fish.
Casa del Perro Feliz has been the home away from home for many, many, satisfied guests. We have found that the volume of repeat guests is by far the best testimonial we could ask for! We invite you to visit Casa del Perro Feliz! For more information visit our website as listed below!
This is a NON-SMOKING house. Smokers are asked to smoke outside only. No smoking on the roof due to the materials used on the roof’s surface , or in the palapa due to it's flammable nature.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Other Amenities
- Usable Sand Beach with normally calm waters,great for snorkeling and kayaking. 5 Ocean Kayaks, incl. the new Peek-A-Boo for reef viewing. Kayaks are for use inside the reef only. 2- Fuji MTN Bikes, 1-29'R MTN bike, Rooftop Observation Area, Great Birdwatching! Onsite Caretakers, Maid Service 6 days per week, Linens provided, incl. beach towels, Board games, Cellular Phone(with pre-paid phone cards available for purchase), Purified Drinking Water supplied, Breakfasts and dinners can be prepared onsite for a nominal fee, plus food costs, American Property Manager nearby, Shaded Hammock areas - Hammocks provided, Walking distance to restaurants & Manatee Cenote, NO SMOKING IN HOUSE , ON ROOF, OR IN PALAPA
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- Scuba Diving, 5 Ocean Kayaks onsite with life jackets, 3 bicycles for guests use, Deep Sea Fishing, Catch and Release Fly Fishing in bay, Private Road for Jogging & Walking, Mayan Ruins, Cenotes, Golf nearby in Puerto Aventuras & Playa del Carmen, Great Bird & Wildlife Watching, On-site Massage Therapist available for an addtional fee.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mid Season ...... May 01, 2009 - Aug.31, 2009...$2200/week
Low Season ..... Sept.1, 2009 - Oct.31,2009... $1800/week
Early Holiday.... Nov.1, 2009 - Dec.18, 2009 .. $2200/week
Holiday ........ Dec 19, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010 ..$4600/week
High Season .... Jan. 02,2010 - Apr.30,2010 .. $2650/week
15% OFF ALL NEW 2009 RESERVATIONS EXCEPT HOLIDAYS
NON-SMOKING HOUSE * Rates based upon 6 person occupancy. 12% Tax not included.
Add $150/ each add. person* Max. occup.8 persons. $500.00 damage deposit required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Tankah
We had been visiting this general area since the mid 1980's and found it to have what we were looking for - a quiet area with astounding natural beauty, yet close to so many conveniences, attractions and places to visit and explore.
The Unique Benefits at this Beachfront Villa
The quiet,natural beauty, bird watching and our beautiful ocean view. We also love the great snorkeling and kayaking that we can do right in front of our own house.
Owner's Map of Tankah
We bought our land in 1999. After working on the land and learning about it we designed the house and had it built in 2003 and have been enjoying it ever since!
Property Photos
- View of the Villa from the ocean - Tulum/Tankah, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Villa near the Tulum Ruins!
- A great place to relax and enjoy! - Tulum/Tankah, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Villa near the Tulum Ruins!
- Living room with great views of ocean - Tulum/Tankah, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Villa near the Tulum Ruins!
- Open floorplan with living room, dining area, and kitchen
- Well equipped kitchen with granite counter tops
- Bedroom with king bed
- 2nd floor bedroom with balcony
- 1st floor bedroom-- can be twins or a king
- Upper hallway with futon and balcony
- Unbelievable views from the rooftop
- We have 5 Ocean Kayaks for our guest's use
- Take a break in the shade in our palapa
- Relax at the end of the day on the roof
- Built within the trees
- Take a break from the snorkeling and kayaking and relax!
- Great Birdwatching at the house!
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Doug and Sarah Mosle , Fayston, Vermont
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Hi Ann, I returned to California late last night and am currently going through Casa del Perro Feliz withdrawals. Your home is wonderful: the location, the views, the dogs, Ulises & Maria; wonderful, wonderful. The Tulum ruins are incredible, its beaches amazing. Thanks for the tips on the best timing, everywhere we went we seemed to be two steps ahead of the crowds. We especially loved the snorkeling in Cozumel and Luca at the Blue Sky and margaritas on the beach. Katie, Gray and I had a great vacation. Thank you. We hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and wish you very Happy Holidays. Katie, Gray & Colleen P.S. I have a crush on Blackie. That dog is absolutely adorable :).
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Irene and Bobby , Old Bridge, NJ
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We visited your home Nov. 28-Dec. 7th with two other couples from Bozeman, MT. We all fell in love with the house, the beach, the area, your caretaker family, the puppies, and we're all dreaming about how we can get back to the area SOON! The whole experience rates as the best vacation ever, and we've had some good ones, so that's really saying something. Ann, Please feel free to use my comments. We could go on and on. We are still wishing we were back there, especially today with the very wintry weather we’re having! We cannot imagine even looking at another house. Yours fit our needs so perfectly. Thanks so much. Happy New Year!
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"Ann & Chuck, Wanted to say thank you for opening your home. Then setting is beautiful as is the house. This is the perfect place to escape to. Very quickly we found our natural rhythms and stress was completely forgotten. Julian & Maria were excellent! All in all, a wonderful experience, we are tan, happy & relaxed and not at all ready to return to the land of information overload."
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"Ann & Chuck Wow, you've created the perfect retreat! A work of art! It was simply amazing to see how things have changed from our last visit in Feb. 01. Thanks for allowing us to soak it all up for a few (too few) days-"
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"Casa del Perro Feliz will always hold a special place in our hearts after our week here. Your beautiful home has given us gifts of sun, sea, peaceful relaxation & shared laughter. Abundant thanks to you!"
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"Dear Ann & Chuck and Julian & Maria, We had a week in Paradise. The house, the beach, the bay, the hammocks and most of all Maria & Julian.... it was simply perfect. We tried to snorkle at different places like Xcaret, Yal-Ku, but only to confirm that the best snorkling is right here. Everything is so untouched. Maria & Julian took care of us and our children like family/friends. We felt so safe and everything was so clean. We will always keep Casa del Perro Feliz in our hearts and will return as soon as possible. Thank you for everything and sharing your paradise."
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Aug. 10 ,2004 "Dear Ann, Chuck, Maria & Julian, Thank you so much for our wonderful week in your little Paradise. We all had so much fun and everything was nice and comfortable. We enjoyed the beach, the kayaks & snorkeling, right here at your casa the most. We had never seen water so clear and so very turquoise in color. I made it up most mornings to enjoy the sunrise and we all enjoyed the beautiful sunsets together. Maria & Julian were wonderful!"