35% Summer Savings*Beachfront Villa Italiano*Only Steps to Tranquility

11/09/2011

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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There I was, bear on the beach, a click or three south of Playa Akumal. My five friends oohed and aahhed at their first sight of the white Yucatan sand and blue-green yet crystal-clear sea. I took a dozen steps from the villa’s front porch and was in it. After swimming with the fishes and coral, I rinsed at the outdoor shower, shook my furry hide, stretched out in a palm tree-supported hammock, and sipped a cold Bohemia.

The light is different in this tropic latitude, and so is your attitude. I felt as though I could hear sounds and see colors more clearly. With a cool breeze flowing through the nicely appointed kitchen, the bear observed a daily rite: preparing guacamole and margaritas from fresh local ingredients. As I served bebidas, guacamole, y totopos de maiz to my mates, I realized that our stretch of beach was quiet – almost private. The resort a couple hundred meters north was inaudible. Jet skis and the occasional power boat gamboled near the east horizon, beyond hearing. My fuzzy ears detected only palm fronds and shore break. Gorgeous dawn skies over the gem-like sea invite one to snorkel. Turtle nests, monitored and protected dot the beaches. Crabs of all sizes leave meandering tracks during the night.

The house features a lavish garden/courtyard on the way in from the street, a large living room and kitchen/dining area, and three air-conditioned suites: a downstairs master, plus two upstairs each with a balcony. We frequently chose to sleep al fresco. Plenty of ruins and lagunas, cenotes, cafes, and shopping, but the bear hugged home. Our villa and beach were it.

It would be tough to top. This bear’s been on quite a few spectacular and relaxing vacations, but his seven-day sojourn at Villa Italiano beats all.

The VRBO Bear

The VRBO Bear

• Another wonderful stay!

  Another wonderful stay!

  • Guest molly
  • Date of stay 03/13/13
  • Review Submitted 05/08/13
  This was my 4th time to stay at Villa Italiano,and I will continue to go to the Villa and Akumal every year. The descriptions and pictures of the property and surrounding area do not do it justice.It gets more beautiful every year.The Villa is immaculate and always well-maintained. Loren,Ruth,and the rest of the staff are available to help in any way,and usually go above and beyond to accommodate.I recommend the Villa Italiano to anyone looking for a gorgeous,relaxing place to vacation. Or to anyone looking for a beach vacation filled with many water activities as they are right outside the back door. I look forward to next year's visit.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Hola Melody - We also look forward to have you back again. Thanks

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• Relaxing

  Relaxing

  • Guest wisi
  • Date of stay 02/02/13
  • Review Submitted 03/15/13
  We had a very nice week in Villa Italiano, the house is confortable and everthing was perfect for relaxing, have a good time in family and recovered energy. Also is a good place to go with children. My baby adored the little pool! I really recomend the house and hope to come back soon.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Two Months at Villa Italiano

  Two Months at Villa Italiano

  • Guest Brad A.
  • Date of stay 09/15/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  Wow, what do you say about this place... it is fantastic. When we first arrived we were like two lost sheep but a shining light came beeming in to save us. Turns out that light was the smile of the Property Manager, Ruth. She is full of useful and entertaining information to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Anna (housekeeper) and Pedro (groundskeeper) were wonderful. They were patient and helpful when we practiced our iffy Spanish with them. Villa Italiano is fully equipped with all of the amenities you need including hair dryers in every bathroom and a fully functioning bottle opener. The kayaks and water toys are an added bonus. Our only recommendation to folks is bring water shoes. While the beach in front is kept raked & beautiful by Pedro, the surf can (and does) wash up any number of possible obstacles. We would just like to thank Lorne for helping to make our stay easy and memorable.

  Owner response: Brad & Jocelyn Thank you for choosing Villa Italiano for your fall vacation. We are happy to have provided you a relaxing vacation. Hope that you become a repeat guest. Loren & Staff

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• Simply Perfect

  Simply Perfect

  • Guest Datus
  • Date of stay 12/15/12
  • Review Submitted 12/28/12
  If you are looking for the perfect place to stay look no further.... this is home! This was our 6th trip to this regon of Mexico. Four years ago we brought down our whole family (5 of us) and stayed at Villa Italiano, it was perfect! We returned to Villa Italiano last week with our whole family again, we didn't have to think twice where we would be staying. The home is cozy and inviting with three bed rooms, all of which have their own bathroom. The beds are nice and soft, this is huge....trust me on this! You are on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and you are on the best part of that beach! The house keeper, gardener and manager are all there to make your stay the best it can be. Without hesitation we will be back and soon with friends in tow. Datus & Cheryl Thourp

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

  Owner response: Datus & Cheryl Thank you for being repeat guests at Villa Italiano. We are glad that we provided you and your family a enjoyable vacation and hope to do some for many years to come. See you soon. Loren & Staff

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• A well run and enjoyable place to stay

  A well run and enjoyable place to stay

  • Guest Nada n
  • Date of stay 12/01/12
  • Review Submitted 12/26/12
  Our week stay was terrific! The family who owns the property really undestands how to equip a rental so you truly need for nothing. Every detail from beach towels to movies to full kitchen utensils, the home was just right for anything that we wanted to do. It is not high brow or upscale but rather a comfortable, very mexican-beachy house with an excellent location on the bay. What is truly unique about the property is the on-site property manager. She is a jewel and if you have ever rented anything in Mexico, you know that most property managers are not on property. Having her there is a great bonus for travelers not familiar with the area as she really knows the entire coast. Villa Italiano was a real find and for all of the traveling that we do, we felt that it really exceeded our expectations for service, location and a beautiful beach!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Nancy Thank you for the kind words. We really enjoy having your party at our villa and hope to see you again soon. Loren

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• Still Dreaming of this fantastic holiday!

  Still Dreaming of this fantastic holiday!

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 09/24/12
  We stayed here last April and I should have gotten around to reviewing it sooner! What an incredible rental - the beach was spectacular, the sea views and ocean sounds from the bedrooms were fantastic and the price for the rental was amazingly reasonable for a BEACHFRONT house. It was a quiet area but there was lots to do within a short drive if you could tear yourself away from the gorgeous beach. Ruth, the very helpful Manager suggested that we pre-order groceries from Riviera Maya Groceries so we arrived in the evening with the refrigerator and liquor cabinet completely stocked with fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, tequila and wine so that all we had to do was change into our bathing suits and flip-flops and our beach holiday started with absolutely no stress. We were traveling with my husband's 84 year old mother and she had a great time as well with no mobility issues. Ana and the gardener came every day to keep the house and grounds spotless and be sure to have Ana and her daughter cook a fabulous local meal for you (at the beginning of your holiday, as the leftovers lasted for 4 more days!). We are looking for a time that we can return with our sons and their wives and can't recommend Villa Italiano highly enough. We have rented 2-3 Vacation Rentals every year for over 20 years and this is right at the top of the list for ambiance and value. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Jan/Steve We were happy to have you stay at VI for your vacation. Hope to see you again soon. We have made a couple of improvements since your visit. Loren

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• A week is not long enough!

  A week is not long enough!

  • Guest Bambi
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 08/07/12
  It was hard for all of us to name the best part of this wonderful vacation. Was it the unbelievable hospitality, the amazing house, snorkeling in the crystal water 30 steps from the patio or the food? What we decided is that it will take many more vacations to narrow it down!!

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

  Owner response: Bambi Thank you from Ruth, Ana, Pedro and myself. We are glad that you had a great time at Villa Italiano. We hope to see you again soon. Loren

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• Wonderful in every way!

  Wonderful in every way!

  • Guest Chris and the Fam
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/17/12
  We stayed at Villa Italiano on 5/25/12 - 6/3/12 and it was AMAZING! The house is right on the beach, literally 10 seconds from the back door to the water. We have 2 kids and we really maximized our beach time because we didn't have to lug "stuff" from the hotel to the beach and back. If we had 20 minutes to kill until dinner was ready, just head out to the beach. It was truly awesome. We went snorkeling from the house, there are great reefs right there. I saw squid, barracuda, tons of coral, and countless breeds of fish. We used the properties sea kayak as well and paddled all over. We rented a car in Cancun and used that to head over to Akumal and Tulum, and one trip up to Playa Del Carmen for groceries. House had everything we needed, the AC in the bedrooms was great too. The rest of the house stayed cool with the windows open and the sea breeze coming in. We were also there during the turtle egg laying season and got to see a Mama Loggerhead laying her eggs one night. We managed to find a Tortugera (a local turtle guide/scientist)who guided us with this, so we didn't harm or scare the turtle. Our kids LOVED it (6 and 8 year old). The property manager/owner, Ruth, lives in a smaller casita next to the main house. She was super helpful and nice, and had some great advice. Anna and Pedro are the house staff and they do a wonderful job. Pedro rakes the beach each morning, he even carefully went around our kids prized sand castles! Anna and her daughter Lucy will prepare you a local meal, and it was wonderful. We gave Ana some money fro groceries the day in advance and then paid a small fee per person the day of (very comparable to dining out). It was wonderful and the food was AMAZING!

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

  Owner response: Chris - We are so glad to hear that you & your family had a great vacation at Villa Italiano. We hope to see you again. Loren

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• Absolutly Delightful Vacation

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  Absolutly Delightful Vacation

  • Guest Melody (New Orleans, LA)
  • Date of stay 03/25/12
  • Review Submitted 05/11/12
  Dear Loren Once again we had an absolutly delightful vacation.Everything was just perfect. Ruth is so helpful and fun. I feel she has become a friend and I look forward to seeing her once a year for years to come. She and Bob taught us how to play dominoes......we love it and have both bought sets. Somehow it is not the same as playing at the Villa,but still a good time. Ana and Lucy cooked for us......DELICIOUS. And they are both a lovely addition to the stay.Pedro too. We would like to come back next year around the same time,but we are definitely staying 10 days this time. Thanks again for sharing such a wonderful place. Sincerely, Melody

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• Perfect Vacation

  Perfect Vacation

  • Guest Kristen
  • Date of stay 02/27/12
  • Review Submitted 03/08/12
  Thank you so much for the great house and service. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute. We enjoyed snorkeling and spending time on the beach, as well as the great food in Akumal. We also visited the ruins in Tulum and made a trip to Salvatica to experience the zip lining, 4-wheeling and swimming in the cenote. That was fun! Yal-ku lagoon was beautiful, and we enjoyed Karaoke night at La Buena Vida. It was great. The dinner by Ana and Lucy on Thursday was perfect and so delicious. We definitely want to visit again. Also, thank you for all the useful information you provided that helped make our vacation the best it could be.

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

  Owner response: Kristen Our Staff and myself are very happy that your party enjoyed your vacation at Villa Italiano. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Loren

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Additional information about rental rates

We are offering great special rates for late May and June. It is 20% off our normal rates for this time of year. This is a great time of year to visit if you like turtles. It is the height of the nesting season for the large loggerhead & green turtles which will nest right on our beach at night.

SPRING 2014 RATES

January 6th to April 27th - $295/night or $1,850/week or $7,500/month.

50% Deposit to Reserve Dates. Balance due 60 days prior to check in date. Special terms or installment payments are considered. Contact owner to discuss.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

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