Vacation Rentals by Owner

Best vacation ever!

Guest: Jooles (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

This villa is without question, perfection. The location, the size, the comfort, amenities, and service were more than we could have ever hoped for. Staying at Villa Tortuga is something I would want to do every year and am telling everyone I know to do the same. It was incredible. The owners were great to work with, as was the staff. Transportation picked us up at the airport, took us directly to the villa, and we checked ourselves in. We are minutes from the beach and from town in a quiet, lovely place with a pool. The maid was incredibly kind, and came three times. It truly was the best vacation ever.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. We work hard to maintain a high standard and I'm thrilled you experienced that and had a great time.

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

Paradise at Casa Tortuga

Guest: Rene (Squamish, B.C., Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/19/10

Many thanks for allowing us to enjoy your lovely house. The pictures don't do justice to how beautiful, well maintained and manicured the grounds are. The furnishings, linens and decorative insides are every bit as wonderful as displayed online. The kitchen is so well equipped, it was easy to plan and cook for ourselves. We felt so "at home" relaxing on the comfy sofa after a day at the beach so close by. The property location is very convenient to night life, shopping and restaurants - everything is a short walk. It was an honour to stay here. Please add Late Quila to your list of recommended eateries. Harry and Julie speak English and were so accommodating as "tourist advisers" for shopping, transport on buses etc. The menu is limited but varied each day with lunch specials at incredibly low prices.

Owner response:Glad to hear you enjoyed the surroundings and the new sofa is what we were aiming for - comfy with ample room! We will add your recommendation to our 'list' however I cannot guarantee to future guests it will still be there as the restaurant scene is forever changing in Playa.

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

CASA TORTUGA HAS MY VOTE

Guest: Jen (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/14/10

I recently stayed in this beautifully appointed villa and couldn't have enjoyed myself more! The house was spotlessly clean and in excellent condition; the kitchen was equipped with everything I could possibly need for my Mexican vacation; the bedrooms were roomy, airy, and sumptuously dressed; all bathrooms were in perfect working order; the living room was casual-comfy---a pleasure to relax in and enjoy the view of the back gardens. A well-maintained swimming pool was only a few yards away, surrounded by beautiful trees, flowers, and hedges, and backing onto the scenic Playa del Carmen golf course. The palapa near the pool had wi-fi access (as did the villa itself) and offered welcome shade and comfortable furniture to lounge in, cool off, and check my email. The flawless beach of the Mayan Riviera was a three-minute walk through jungle and Mayan ruins---the walk was a pleasure in itself! And, of course, once I hit the beach ..... well, need I say more: paradise needs no elaboration.... Perched right near the heart of Playa del Carmen, Casa Tortuga is a short, pleasant walk to wonderful restaurants, clubs, local attractions, and the Collectivo - a fleet of mini-vans that will cheaply transport you to all the tourist haunts that are out of town. If you're looking for a place in Playa to spend a couple of heavenly weeks, look no further. I know I won't. And I can't wait to go back to Casa Tortuga!

Owner response:Wow..thank you for this. We are thrilled everything you needed was at your fingertips so to speak!

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

Paradise!

Guest: JulieRenee (Calgary)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Our visit to Casa Tortuga was everything we expected and more! The staff at Bric were tremendous! They were very friendly, accommodating and pleased to assist us with whatever we needed! Casa Tortuga is in the perfect location - you can literally walk everywhere you need to go! The home is very lovely and comfortable. A vacation to remember and we hope to have another one there soon! I will definitely recommend this destination to my family and friends!

Owner response:It is very reassuring to us to read reviews like this from someone we have never met - to know that the quality of amenities in our villa and the services available are truly what we offer. Thankyou.

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

Guest: Repanich (Seattle, Wa)
Date of Stay: 12/14/08 Review Submitted: 12/14/08

We have just returned from our stay. The villa was wonderful and so close to everything. We had three couples and we were all very comfortable. The pool, golf course and shopping were within walking distance. The restaurant recommendations made by Renzo were fabulous. We had a great time.

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Guest: Message from Casa Tortuga Owners
Date of Stay: 11/18/08 Review Submitted: 11/17/08

Thankyou to all our guests who have left such kind words in our villa guestbook at Casa Tortuga.....all these comments are quoted directly from past guests, before this online book was up and running. If you have stayed here and would like to add your own comment - please feel free to do so. Gracias!

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Guest: Ray and Heather Brosseau (Edmonton, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 08/28/08 Review Submitted: 08/28/08

To The McDougal family: We had a wonderful holiday at Casa Tortuga. It is a most amazing home - beautifully decorated, extremely well appointed - with lovely linens and great kitchen and cooking appts. Playa del Carmen has something for everyone - from the Golf Course at the back door, Fifth Avenue shopping, great and interesting restaurants, zip lines for the more adventurous, the ocean and beach, snorkeling, caving. Everything! Casa Tortuga is the most wonderful and comfortable home we have ever encountered in our travels. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. McDougal.

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Guest: Joe Post
Date of Stay: 08/26/08 Review Submitted: 08/25/08

Thanks for the great place for our 8 days. We had a fantastic time and that was due in large part to the perfect location and immaculate home. Cleanliness and security were not an issue so we were free to explore and always knew we had a great place to return. The pool was wonderful. The kitchen was good, we cooked 3 or 4 nights. Housekeeping was great. It was too hot to play golf, but we fished, snorkeled, went to Cozumel, Hidden Worlds, Tulum, Puerto Aventuras and of course 5th avenue. The Reef club was nice. We hope to return next year. Thanks again!

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Guest: Merritt - SheShe crew!
Date of Stay: 06/29/08 Review Submitted: 06/28/08

We had an absolutely wonderful time. The house was well equipped for us and the service was great. Your home is beautiful and well appointed to suit all of our needs. Bric Internationsl's service was excellent.

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Guest: Meredith and co
Date of Stay: 04/13/08 Review Submitted: 04/12/08

Casa Tortuga is fabulous. We had a very relaxing, enjoyable vacation. We practically had the pool to ourselves....the Mexicans surely slowed our pace...we had a wonderful stay at Casa Tortuga - the weather was picture perfect all week.

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Guest: Kalynchuk
Date of Stay: 02/21/08 Review Submitted: 02/20/08

Beautiful Casa, nice yard and pool area. Marvelous weather and cold cervezas - who could ask for anything more. Enjoyed our stay and hope to be able to visit back soon. Thanks for having us.

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Guest: Cameron
Date of Stay: 01/11/08 Review Submitted: 01/10/08

We were thrilled beyond words when we arrived at Casa Tortuga. It was all that we hoped for and more. We greatly appreciated all the extra conveniences that made our stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. What a fantastic vacation villa - thankyou for sharing it with us. Reading the information binder and guestbook the first day was a great resource for planning our week. The reviews on restaurants and activities proved very helpful....The local beach is perfect, we enjoyed several hours there....as well as the shopping and restaurants. Everything was so wonderful. We hope to come back and complete our list of things to do in Playa.

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Guest: Russell
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/31/07

Thankyou for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful vacation home. We will have some wonderful memories to take home....the villa is well equipped to have wonderful meals at home for all ages and picky eaters. Movies and books are thoughtfully provided - a bonus on some of the down time.

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Guest: Robinson
Date of Stay: 12/15/07 Review Submitted: 12/14/07

What a great week of vacation. Plenty of room for the kids to spread out. Casa Tortuga is very comfortable. Great decorating...the binder was very helpful. This was a little piece of paradise from the cold Canadian winter....thankyou.

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Guest: Thomas
Date of Stay: 03/10/07 Review Submitted: 03/09/07

It is sad to be leaving Casa Tortuga this morning. Two wks have just flown by and we had a great time. This villa is situated in a conveneient area close to shopping, the ocean and all the necessities. Thanks so much...

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Guest: Yoder
Date of Stay: 11/26/06 Review Submitted: 11/25/06

What a well thought out and beautiful home that you provide. My family and I had a fantastic time here in Playacar and Casa Tortuga.

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Guest: Healy
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/31/06

Our 4 nights at Casa Tortuga were all too brief. We felt at home and relaxed immediately upon arrival. The Casa had every amenity we could think of....thankyou.

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Guest: Allen
Date of Stay: 06/14/06 Review Submitted: 06/13/06

We had a wonderful time in our 14 day vacation. The house was beautiful, our Mexican home away from home. Bric gave us great advice. The beach across the street was a favourite as was walking down the beach into town. Thanks for a beautiful house and wonderful people.

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