Tankah Tropical Getaway- Snorkel,Kayak,Great Views-Spec.Offer! Tankah, Quintana Roo Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 28700

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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, is located on quiet, security gated, Tankah Bay in the Mayan Riviera and is available for rent to guests who also appreciate beauty, quality and nature. At Casa del Perro Feliz, you can relax and enjoy the stunning views such as gorgeous sunsets, and the turquoise Caribbean, from our beach or rooftop observation area.

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 handmade,custom, dining room table seats 8 and the breakfast bar seats 3. If you don't feel like cooking, you can also have Maria, who is an excellent cook, prepare your breakfast or dinner for a very reasonable fee.

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. 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 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 native 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!

In addition to our caretakers,Ulises and Maria, who live on-site in a separate house, our American property manager lives nearby on the bay.

If you’ve never visited Tankah before, you’ll be delighted to see that it is a small community in between Tulum and Akumal which has nice beachfront homes, three small hotels with restaurants, and is 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!

We have been visiting the area for over 25 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. Because of the large trees surrounding the villa, the birdwatching is also very entertaining.

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.

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• 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
  • Quiet,security gated community. Villa is 60ft from ocean, beach - sandy with normally calm waters, great for snorkeling and kayaking. 5 Ocean Kayaks, incl. the 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, 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.

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20% Off All New 2009 Reservations
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
Mid Season ...... May 01, 2009 -  Aug.31, 2009...$2200/week
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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• 05/26/09
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  Doug and Sarah Mosle , Fayston, Vermont
  • Dear Ann, I wanted to write and let you know that our trip to Tankah Bay, and the stay in your beautiful home there was exactly the vacation we had hoped it would be. We were so struck by how thoughtfully your home and property were developed that it was nearly impossible for us to leave - in fact I don’t believe we ventured further than a few thousand feet away for the first three days we were there. It truly was our home away from home for the duration of our trip, and there are very few places I have been on vacation for which I can say this. Although the short spring/summer in Vermont had finally begun by the time we returned home, we are still missing Mexico, your home, and the tranquility of the Bay badly. The people who we met were extremely welcoming and eager to teach us whatever they could about the area. Ulises and Maria took exceptional care of us for the entire stay; from the day-to-day housekeeping to Maria's cooking, which was so splendid that we barely felt the need to go out and try the local cuisine. They are truly a blessing, and a big part of our happiness while in Mexico. The location was the perfect combination of seclusion and convenience. Close to many different beaches, restaurants and attractions if you wanted, but remote enough that barely a sound disturbed our long, relaxing days. I can’t even begin to count the many hours I spent each day lying in a hammock under the Palapa; my wife is sick of hearing me talk about building one “New England style” at our house (there is probably a reason we don’t see thatch roofs in New England, she says). The peace and quiet made our vacation. In fact you may recall that a few days after we arrived, Swine Flu broke out in New York City, and while the world around us was panicking, we were blissfully ignorant of the entire episode, thanks to the seclusion of your home, and the quiet nature of the whole Tulum area. I am pretty sure that if we had not returned to the airport in Cancun, we might still be unaware of it today. We are very appreciative of your willingness to open your beautiful home to us. I know that it takes a leap of faith to allow strangers into your home and trust that they will respect your property the way you would your own – it is a splendid casa and a wonderful place to rest while enjoying all that surrounds you. I wish we had accomplished even half of the things we set out to do during our stay, but alas we found that just having a few more hours to relax, kayak, snorkel or swim at the house was all we needed to accomplish for the week – perhaps in another visit we will expand our horizons a bit more, but somehow I think we will do exactly the same thing – talk about what adventure we want to embark on next, while instead opting to sit and relax with a cool drink and a good book. We will return, hopefully very soon! Thank you and please give Ulises and Maria our best! Sincerely, Doug and Sarah Mosle .
• 12/03/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    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 :).
• 11/10/06
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  Irene and Bobby , Old Bridge, NJ
  • Ann and Chuck, We must thank you again for providing a wonderful vacation for us through the rental of your home in Tankah. Last year we rode out Hurricane Wilma in the casa which proved to be a formidable opponent to the hurricane. This year was less exciting weather wise and we got to take in the sun, snorkel and kayak the bay, experience the "gathering" of the parrots in the jungle in back of the casa and just relax this time. We love the way you have preserved and respected the environment that surrounds your home, be it letting the iguanas feast upon your garden or the palm trees that stand where they have grown by themselves. Casa del Perro Feliz will always hold a special place in our hearts and memories! Shall we book a third time now?
• 01/04/05
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    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!
• 12/25/04
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    "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."
• 12/25/04
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    "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-"
• 12/25/04
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    "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!"
• 12/25/04
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    "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."
• 12/25/04
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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!"

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