Relax on the Beachfront ~ Chelem, Yucatan

• Very hospitable owners!

  Very hospitable owners!

  • Guest Dave
  • Date of stay 04/18/13
  • Review Submitted 04/29/13
  My family of 4 (+ my brother for a few days) stayed in the home for 8 days. Even before we arrived, Marla went out of her way to share information about the local area with us which made our time there better. From the moment we arrived, the owners went out of their way to make us comfortable and to help us. I can't say enough about how gracious they are. The owner's home is on the same lot and were always there to help or answer questions when we needed something. The home was exactly as described on VBRO and was clean when we arrived. If you want a relaxing time at the beach, this would be an ideal place. The only real drawback of the home is the location if you don't have a car. It is a couple miles to Chelem town, about 10 to Progreso and about 35 to Merida. We had a car so it was no issue for us. But if you arrive without a car and plan to do a lot of exploring, it might pose a challenge. There are combis that run on the main road but walking to town and back to buy groceries would not be recommended.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you for your glowing review. We really enjoyed meeting you and your family, and were glad we were able to help out when needed. We look forward to hosting you again on your next trip.

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• four spry seniors

  four spry seniors

  • Guest Montrealer
  • Date of stay 01/27/13
  • Review Submitted 02/14/13
  We enjoyed our stay in Chelem. The house, located on a quiet beachfront, had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating. The description provided is basically accurate, but it should be made clear that the village of Chelem — which has several restaurants, a decent fruit and vegetable market, and fresh fish and seafood sellers — is a good half-hour's walk away, or a short ride by colectivo. There are also a couple of good restaurants in nearby Chuburna Puerto, which can be reached by colectivo. Our host was kind enough to give us rides to Progreso and to the ruins at Dzibilchaltun, which helped a lot, and to lend us videos from her collection.

  Owner response: Thank you for drawing attention to the part of our location description which reads "midway between the small fishing villages of Chelem and Chuburna". Your clarification is appreciated: to reach the village of Chelem does require either a roughly 30-minute walk or a short walk on a beach road to the main highway to catch a collectivo. A bakery truck comes by the villa daily, a water truck twice weekly, and a seafood seller comes to the door by chance or when called. As you mentioned it is quiet here, and away from the hustle and bustle of an urban setting. We love it that way, and are glad you enjoyed the quiet as well.

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• Gorgeous villa del sol housebeach

  Gorgeous villa del sol housebeach

  • Guest Rossanna R.
  • Date of stay 04/04/12
  • Review Submitted 04/13/12
  We had a pleasant vacation at vila del sol villa, very confy and furnished house. It was very comfortable to my four kids. We enjoyed and relaxed at the beach as well as the pool. The landlord was very kind. I look forward for our next holiday at this beautiful casita.

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

  Owner response: Thank you! We truly enjoyed having your rent our house, and are glad your family had such an enjoyable and relaxing time at Via del Sol.

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• Beautiful Easter Holidays

  Beautiful Easter Holidays

  • Guest Rossanna R.
  • Date of stay 04/04/12
  • Review Submitted 04/13/12
  We had a lovely weekend at Via del Sol Villa. It was a sort of adventure as this is the second time that we take our kids out of our house for such a long time. We enjoyed the house, the beach, the pool (was an extra bonus to us). The landlord was very kind and very patient with the kids. Thank you and hope to visit you next summer!

  Owner response: Thank you for such a kind review, Rossanna. We look forward to seeing you again!

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• George & Marla's Casita

  George & Marla's Casita

  • Guest Diane C.
  • Date of stay 07/18/11
  • Review Submitted 10/19/11
  My husband and I spent three months at Georg and Marla's Casita. The beautiful sunsets were wondrous and the landlords were very gracious. We found the casita spacious and we enjoyed walks along the beach or a stroll to the quaint village of Chelem where you can purchase many items including fresh fruits and vegetables. After returning to the casita we often enjoyed a dip in the private pool that was located steps from our door.

  Owner response: We enjoyed hosting your extended stay in Via del Sol Villa. Thanks for the review, and we hope to see you again soon.

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• Beautiful vacation casa

  Beautiful vacation casa

  • Guest frosty
  • Date of stay 03/28/11
  • Review Submitted 05/27/11
  Brand new, beautifully finished vacation casa. Comfy beds and beautiful bedroom balcony views. Kitchen totally equipped with quality American standards. Lots of beach for walking and close to all attractions and 40 minutes to the beautiful historic city of Merida. A wonderful vacation choice!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+.

  Owner response: It was a pleasure to have you stay at our villa. So pleased to hear it lived up to your expectations. Look forward to seeing you again this coming winter.

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Additional information about rental rates

Cancellation Policy: The initial $200 is non-refundable. If you wish to cancel your reservation, the remaining deposit will be refunded as follows: 100% if cancelled 60 days or more prior to the Check-in date, 50% if cancelled 15-59 days prior to the Check-in date, 0% if cancelled less than 15 days prior to the Check-in date.

A rental deposit of $200 USD is due at the time of booking. This deposit is nonrefundable and applied toward the rental fees. Your booking will be confirmed once the deposit has been received. Payment in full shall be due within 60 days of the Check-in Date.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Air conditioning, if desired, is $75 additional per a/c unit per week.

Credit cards are accepted through PayPal. A 4% surcharge applies. We also accept direct funds transfers, Interac e-transfers (Canadians only) and Cash. (Cash payments in MXN pesos will be subject to the exchange rate posted on xe.com on the date of payment).