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A view from the water's edge

Affordable Villa/Sandy Beach/Pool/Internet/Cook/Sleeps Upto 10 [#45498] | View Property

Akumal
Villa, 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 7)
From $1700/wk
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  • Better than expected!

    Better than expected!

    • Guest Shayne G.
    • Date of stay 02/26/13
    • Review Submitted 03/18/13
    My family of 3 just returned from 10 days at Casa de Acacia and are already planning our return visit next winter. The pictures on the site don't do the place justice. Doris who holds a dual role of personal chef and housekeeper took very good care of us and the incredible meals she prepared were a highlight of our trip. Gabriel kept the outside of the house pristine and always took time to visit with us. He was exceptional with my 9 yr old boy and was patient with all his questions. The snorkelling right out front was amazing. I took my son out many times and never feared for his safety in the reef sheltered bay. One of the highlights of our snorkelling was having a 5ft spotted eagle ray casually swim by us, about 30 ft from shore. We also enjoyed paddling around the bay in the 2 person kayak. We walked to the town of Akumal a few times and it is only 20 min down the beach, walking at casual pace soaking in the sights. You can pick up most small grocery things in town. Gabriel is also very helpful in arranging taxis and even knows people at some of the local attractions. My wife went to "Indiana Joe's" and despite the name she found it to be not over run with people or too "touristy". All in all Casa de Acacia is money very well spent and we will definitely be returning next winter. A big thank you to Pete, Gabriel and Doris.

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

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  • Great Place

    Great Place

    • Guest Terry
    • Date of stay 03/10/12
    • Review Submitted 03/28/12
    Hi Pete, just wanted to send you this quick message to say thank you for the opportunity to rent your villa in Akumal. Thank you! We had a great time and the experience was everything we hoped it would be! Gabriel cooked us 3 delicous meals, He was just great. One night some of us sept up on the 3rd floor viewing deck and just loved the night sky full of stars! The beach was fantastic! There were 4 adults and 2 kids (age 13 & 10), and all in all it was well worth the expense. I willl, and already have recommended it to people I know. Best of luck in the future,

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

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  • Get a way

    Get a way

    • Guest Radar
    • Date of stay 03/04/12
    • Review Submitted 03/11/12
    Positives: We loved the views, the beach, the snorkeling and the staff. We really enjoyed the fact that we could snorkel anytime we wanted right out our back door. Gabriel was a great cook. Negatives: The house was smaller than we thought, especially the kitchen. Some of the furniture and beds were not very comfortable. The information the owner emailed to us didn't have the address of the villa and the contact info regarding the manager was also incorrect. The owner needs to update his guest information.

    Recommended for: Families with young children

    Owner response: It was difficult to communicate with 3 different couples at the same time. No one noticed that I forgot to attach our B4UGo file. Hearty apologies were extended, but by the time we discovered the problem, the damage had already been done. As to the size, we give pictures of each room, plus a floor plan (to scale) of the villa. In the future, if we have only 6 days available, and the guests want one week, I will not recommend that the party stay at the Ritz Carlton before arriving. The Guestbook has been updated with new information.

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  • Absolutely Amazing Week in Akumal

    Absolutely Amazing Week in Akumal

    • Guest Lil_B
    • Date of stay 12/11/11
    • Review Submitted 03/29/12
    It's hard to know where to begin when describing our stay at Casa de Acacia. The house is wonderful, with nicely decorated and comfortable bedrooms and living spaces. The staff keeps the house and grounds remarkably clean and the manager is very helpful. But as great as the house is the real reason to come is the beach. The beach here is beautiful and it's right outside your door! The yard and beach feel very secluded and private even when there are people next door. The water is warm and clear and the snorkeling right outside the house is as good as anywhere else around. The reef means that the water in the protected bay is almost always very smooth and easy to swim in, a definite plus. One of my favorite things about this house is the rooftop patio. Do yourself a favor and get up before sunrise and head up to the patio. You will not regret waking up a little early, the sunrise over the Caribbean that you are rewarded with is well worth missing a couple hours of sleep. And then be sure to visit the patio again at night and take in a view of the stars that a city dweller like me never gets to see. Our stay at Casa de Acacia was one of our best vacations ever. I will never stay at a hotel again. Having your own house on your own beach, can't be beat, even if it is just for a week. I am looking forward to my next visit to Casa de Acacia. I will be back to this little piece of paradise.

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

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  • A Wonderful Week at Casa de Acacia and Akumal Sur

    A Wonderful Week at Casa de Acacia and Akumal Sur

    • Guest Harry
    • Date of stay 10/08/11
    • Review Submitted 11/23/11
    we've been back a month and I finally have the time to write about our wonderful vacation experience and what a great time we had at Casa de Acacia on our Mexican Riveria vacation. the house was great! the 3 rooms worked out perfectly for our party of 7. the 3 girls in the downstairs room with the queen and single beds, two adults in the other downstairs room, and my wife and i in the upstairs master. the kitchen was great. and maggie was an awesome cook. her 3 meals consisted of 2 shrimps and 1 fish meal, with soups to die for. and we loved the roof/patio and the view from it (it was a full moon!). the snorkeling off your beach was super, with a great assortment of fish and beautiful coral. and the kids enjoyed kayaking around the reef. we were so glad to be 80 miles away from Cancun and the hustle and bustle. we loved the town of Akumal and snorkled there several times, with everyone loving to see turtles!! plus, stingrays and a wide assortment of beautiful fish. and we loved the fruit smoothies, and bakery goodies at the Turtle Bay Bakery in Akumal. we spent 1 day in cozumel where we rented 4 mopeds and went around the island stopping at beaches to snorkel! our biggest adventure was travelling nearby into the jungle and swimming at Cenote Xunaan Ha. we went 3 times!! each time bringing with us another member of our party. we also thoroughly enjoyed traveling to Tulum, and swimming at the beautiful beach there. but I must tell you Pete that your suggestion to rent a van was invaluable! the best advice possible. we would have been sunk without our own tranpsortation, especially with 7 of us and one of them 80 yrs old! we were able to be foot-loose and fancy free and go anywhere, anytime. thanks again for your hospitality of your wonderful akumal sur home, and we definatley look forward to renting your place again and doing more exploring of mexico, including a drive to Chichen-itza and snorkeling with whatle sharks!

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

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  • Sixth wonderful vacation at Casa de Acacia

    Sixth wonderful vacation at Casa de Acacia

    • Guest Susan H.
    • Date of stay 07/09/11
    • Review Submitted 07/28/11
    When I walk through the door and see the beautiful view of the bay I always say "I'm home". This year I actually went out and snorkeled in Akumal Sur and Akumal Bay. Had a huge sea turtle swim under me about 6 inches away. Now that was a once-in-a-lifetime event! After 5 previous vacations at Casa de Acacia, we still find new exciting things to do along with our favorite activities. This year we tried some new restaurants and visited Tulum. The ziplines at Aktun Chen were even more fun this year. Our group of 50 and 60 year olds were hanging upside down flying through the jungle. Great guys at the ziplines kept us safe but let us have fun. But the best activity of all.... seeing three sea turtles coming on the beach to lay their eggs. We would bring chairs down to the beach every night and just watch, wait and soak in the peacefulness of the waves and wind. Exciting and relaxing. We felt very safe and secure at the villa. The guards walked the beach all night making sure everything was okay. Sweet Maggie made a feast for us on our last night. Chicken, Shrimp, rice, black beans, guac, salsa...and taco soup! The villa smelled devine while she cooked. You can expect the house to be spotless, the pool to be clean and the beach to be "raked" each morning. Now that is a dream come true. Even though there were two TVs, we never turned them on. It was like being in our own safe paradise while the world was possibly falling apart elsewhere. What a relief to not be blasted with all the problems of the world whether imaginary or real. A refreshing calming way to recreate. Would I go there again? You betcha!! Have I already started planing next years trip? Yes! Thank you Pete for allowing me to feel totally at peace in this beautiful slice of heaven. I really miss just watching the water and getting lost in a lovely dream.

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

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  • Great Stay! Pictures do not do it justice.

    Great Stay! Pictures do not do it justice.

    • Guest Canadianmom
    • Date of stay 03/12/11
    • Review Submitted 03/30/11
    We stayed here with 4 adults & 5 kids over the March break. What a place! We never did use the guest house, I never even went in it. We had 2 adults stay upstairs, 2 adults stay on the main level and 5 kids in the 2nd bedroom on the main level. We had the double bed from the guest house brought in and made one big room of beds for the kids. Our kids all said this was their dream house. It is in a secured neighbourhood with a dozenish homes. We decided to not rent a car & we got along just fine. We walked to Akumal a couple of times via the beach, walked out to the main road, flagged down buses & took taxis. We did not find this inconvenient at all & it cost us less than renting a car. The main level kitchen is actually just a fridge and sink, but perfect for keeping the beer/juice boxes cold! The second level has a kitchen, dining area, bedroom, balcony & 2 bathrooms. The views are amazing! The upper outdoor level also has breath taking views. We all commented how it would be the perfect spot for a hot tub :) The house has air conditioning but we never used it. The breeze you get through the house from the patio door is amazing. We had brought door stops with us because we were staying in a hotel prior to coming to the house and I am an extra cautious mother. I am glad we had them because the ones at the house needed replacing and the doors slam HARD due to the breeze, we ended up leaving them there. At night time we would turn off all the lights and wait about 10 min & then let the kids go out to look at the crabs all over the yard. It was a great memory. Maggie seemed very nice, but did not speak a word of English and we do not speak a word of Spanish so we were not able to communicate with her. She did cook us garlic shrimp one night (I pointed at the menu) and it was very good. The pool - I am surprised we did not have any injuries over the week. It is very pretty to look at but I cringed every time the kids jumped in due to the design. One day at 3pm the neighbour came over & said they were trying to nap & our kids were too loud at the pool(they were only as loud as you would expect 5 playing kids to be). We were very embarrassed & brought the kids the few meters to the ocean. We told Kristen (manager) & she advised us to go about our business as long as we were at a normal noise level we should not worry about it, so we didn't :) Kristen is GREAT & very helpful. We hope to return one day. We loved the secluded location. What a great vacation!!

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Owner response: Thank you, Jodie for your thorough review--we very much appreciate our guests' input. We also are happy that you felt comfortable moving sleeping arrangements around to suit you. Maggie & Jorge have been our best caretakers to date--and they do understand finger language. We always try to keep an English/Spanish dictionary in the home, but we also find that the Google translator on our laptops works quite effectively. I apologize for the pool--yours is the first comment on its shape. It is intended to have a larger hexagon added in the future, when/if we have some consecutive-week vacancies. For now, we just like to use it to cool down and soak, and its size has been ideal (and safe) for our grand-kids (6, from 11 to 2) to learn to swim. I'm glad you are adventurous enough to have made it work without a car. I have tried explaining that to many guests, but most prefer to get their own vehicle. Thanks for your support. pete

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  • Happy Memories

    Happy Memories

    • Guest Linda
    • Date of stay 02/12/11
    • Review Submitted 04/02/11
    My husband and I, along with my son, his wife and their two sons, enjoyed a perfect week. We have stayed in houses all over the Caribbean and this was the best by far. Others have been more elegant, others with better views, but this one had everything. WE loved our day at EXPLOR and spent two days at the beach club at Ana y Jose in Tulum. The Loha Restaurant in Akumal was great as were all the others there. The snokeling on that beach was fabulous and one morning we saw over 20 turtles!! I want to go back!!!!!

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

    Owner response: Exactly right, Linda! We don't claim to be the most opulent nor elegant home on the coast, but we have the views (ocean), the location (our own bay, the nearby cenotes, and the close-by ruins) and we have the beach (white sand from our door to the shore). With all that, it's pretty hard to go wrong with a vacation home. pete

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  • Wonderful casa in a wonderful location.

    Wonderful casa in a wonderful location.

    • Guest Kym
    • Date of stay 11/20/10
    • Review Submitted 12/13/10
    Our family spent Thanksgiving of 2010 at Casa de Acacia and loved it! The beach is beautiful, quiet and clean. The house has plenty of seating in the sun and shade, as well as plenty of locations for dining and sitting, both inside and out. The house was well equipped, including plenty of snorkel gear for all 5 of us, as well as a 2 person kayak. We had considered Casa de Acacia for previous visits, but had not chosen it because it was in a gated community and not part of the main area of Akumal and they did not have a pool. They have added a pool, and we didn't find it inconvenient to not be in the main area of Akumal as we had a rental car. We really enjoyed the beach, pool, house, and location.

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

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  • Fourth Vacation in Paradise

    Fourth Vacation in Paradise

    • Guest Susan H.
    • Date of stay 06/19/10
    • Review Submitted 07/13/10
    My 4th vacation at this wonderful villa. It just keeps getting better. Maggie keeps the house clean as a whistle. Kirsten,the manager, is always available to answer questions and give suggestions of where to eat have fun. Casa de Acacia is completely intoxicating. Sitting on the porch watching the ocean, walking along the white beach, watching the sunrise and sunset from the roof top..peaceful, beautiful, relaxing. It just doesn't get any better than this. I'm working on plans for next years trip to Akumal. Hopefully we will stay two weeks this time. Everyone we have taken to Casa de Acacia falls in love with it. My husband and I are looking forward to returning to the peaceful embrace of this beautiful villa. Susan Hardage Marietta, GA

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

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  • A+ peaceful, laid-back vacation away from crowds

    A+ peaceful, laid-back vacation away from crowds

    • Guest WeLoveAkumal
    • Date of stay 07/05/08
    • Review Submitted 07/13/08
    Our extended family (six adults and four teenagers) just had an absolutely wonderful stay at Casa de Acacia! If you are looking for a holiday/vacation destination with your own 'private' beach, no crowds whatsoever, a still-quaint local village with the 'real deal' Mayan cuisine just a short drive (for everyone)/walk (for the adventurous)/swim (for the accomplished swimmer), home-cooked Mexican meals (Viva Maggie!), and the best snorkeling area in Akumal just steps out your door, look no further - this is THE place! Casa de Acacia truly is a slice of heaven!!! One of 20 or so private luxury villas lining South Akumal Bay, as a guest of the Casa you are one of the privileged few who can access this area. The entire stretch of beach is groomed each early morning by two young men, and is patrolled at night by a security guard who stations himself at the south end of the beach. The entrance to the private road leading to these homes is monitored 24 hours/day with a gate that is raised and lowered by a friendly young man employed by the home-owners' association. (Common sense precaution is always necessary - lock the doors/windows when leaving/down at the beach/sleeping - as you would/should at home). There is minimal/no wave action at this beach as the reef break is situated hundreds of yards from shore. Fabulous snorkeling for beginners - advanced! The majority of the bay is shallow enough to stand, but has wonderful coral formations/heads with many fish and other critters. We saw squid, octopuses, yellow tangs, rays, a very large eel, and many other colorful fish. Casa de Acacia has the best/easiest entry into the bay with a sand area in front of the house, but just a couple of flips of the fins and you're into the reefs. We snorkeled up at Akumal Bay and it didn't even compare to the quality of snorkeling right out our door. Maggie and Jorge arrive at 9 AM each day to tend the home and yard. Definitely take the opportunity to have Maggie prepare the 3 meals included in the rental fee - you will be in for a treat! While this home isn't on the "luxurious" side, it IS spacious, clean, and very charming. AC in all the bedrooms, overhead fans in each room. The two hammocks in the backyard were always occupied by someone in our group! Viva Casa de Acacia! We will be back!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Guestbook Comment

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    • Guest Anonymous
    • Date of stay 06/01/08
    • Review Submitted 06/23/08
    I went to the Villa with my wife and 3 other couples for a week. Yes we left the kids at home! We have been to the Cancun area 2 times before at an all inclusive and I have to say I much prefer the Villa for the simple reason of privacy. No one there to bother you. The location of the Villa is another plus. There are alot of things to do there if you wish. You are at the hub of activities. Everything is only a few miles away. My 2 favorite places were Yal-Ku Lagoon and Xcacel beach. Xcacel beach is the locals favorite beach becouse it has large waves and a cenote at the south end. Go on week days, there is hardly anyone there; on weekends the locals are there. Xcacel beach is located just north of Xel-Ha on the highway. The town of Akumal is a small charming town without commercial influence. Akumal has great eateries; for example Lucys and our very frequent stop Lol Ha beach bar resaurant. Make sure to order a Mayan Coffee after your evening dinner. Very relaxing atmosphere. We went to lots of places and to name a few good ones is Xel-Ha (get the all day inclusive!), Cozumel island, and a fun stop was Hidden worlds. I can go on and on. If you just want to stay at the Villa and relaxe it is a perfect place to stay. A clean beach and the house is cleaned every day as well as the laundry! I will not be going to a resort any time soon after staying at the Casa de Acacia!

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  • Everything and more

    Everything and more

    • Guest Butch33
    • Date of stay 04/19/08
    • Review Submitted 04/28/08
    I thought that our stay at the casa was everything I expected and then some. The beach and sand was great for our 15 month old. Maggie's cooking was spectacular. Fantastic place.... thanks Mark

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

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    • Guest Anonymous
    • Date of stay 04/01/08
    • Review Submitted 04/14/08
    Our family reunion at the Casa de Acacia was a real treat, and rather well-priced I feel. With ages ranging from 3 and 4, through teens to parents and grandparents, the home and property accommodated us quite well, as did the nearby overflow Casita. Maggie cooked one excellent fish menu and was helpful in our need to find a hospital for a sick child. The location on the beach, and the view from the patio across the palm-shaded, sandy garden to the beach and water were lovely, and I would have no hesitancy in returning. All ages enjoyed the hammocks and chaise longues, and the wee ones especially enjoyed the splash pool, shelling, night time hermit crabs and occasional iguana visits. The large bird shadows that would suddenly appear belonged at least once to a frigate bird, and more often to the pelicans. And the Caribbean breezes were as balmy as ever, providing good memories and a good trip!

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    • Guest Anonymous
    • Date of stay 03/01/08
    • Review Submitted 03/18/08
    What a wonderful week we spent at Casa de Acacia. The house was a perfect setting for a relaxing vacation - Casa de Acacia has the absolute best entry point along the whole beach. Every necessity was provided for us and we loved spending the entire day just enjoying the beauty of the area. Everything was so clean and well-kept. We are already hoping to make it back soon to Casa de Acacia.

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    • Guest Don & Linda
    • Date of stay 02/01/08
    • Review Submitted 02/19/08
    02/19/2008 We just returned from two wonderful weeks in Casa de Acacia. The house was very comfortable and accommodated our needs very nicely. We had a wonderfully relaxing vacation with our son, daughter-in-law and three young grandkids who absolutely loved the pool! With snorkeling and kayaking available right out the back door we were in heaven! We hope to be back in the future.

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    • Guest Anonymous
    • Date of stay 01/01/08
    • Review Submitted 01/12/08
    My biggest concern with booking a very special family vacation through the internet, was not knowing if the charming pictures of the Villa were outdated or if the lovely description was poetically inflated. The moment we arrived, my worries evaporated and everyday my appreciation for the property and the extremely gracious staff grew more and more. I was the hero of the family for finding this jewell of a setting for 5 (very hard to please, well seasoned) travelers. This will be the first of many trips to Casa Acacia. Book this property with full confidence that you will be completely pampered in a tranquill and hospitable vacation Villa.

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    • Guest Susan H.
    • Date of stay 08/01/07
    • Review Submitted 08/07/07
    Well I never thought it could happen but it did. Last year I had the most wonderful week at Casa de Acacia with friends.Thought it couldn't get any better but it did. This year I brought my new husband along. We even got to watch a loggerhead turtle lay her eggs right in front of the Villa! Maggie kept the Villa spotless and cooked us the best meal on our last night there.(You just must try her chicken taco soup!) My husband fell in love with the peaceful relaxed atmosphere of the Villa just as I did last year. We look forward to next year when we will be held again in the peaceful embrace of this paradise.

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    • Guest Nathalie Michel
    • Date of stay 07/01/07
    • Review Submitted 07/30/07
    On a scale of 1 to 10, we give Casa de Acacia a 25! WE WISH WE COULD HAVE STAYED THERE FOREVER!!!The place is incredibly beautiful!!!! The sea is warm and calm so it's perfect for snokeling and kayaking. The villa is huge with a great roof top deck, ideal for shooting stars sightings!!! We were 6 people (a family of 4 plus a couple) and everybody had their own space. But we spent most of time in the pool, hammock or chaise longue!!! Akumal is a quiet place but there are many things to do if you feel like it. We had the wonderdul opportunity to see a turtle lay its eggs right on our beach and the next day, we released 80 baby turtles!!!! Our youngest daughter even swam with a giant turtle in Akumal bay. We went to extraordinary Yal Ku Lagoon,saw millions of colorful fish, we ate great meals with our feet in the sand, we went to Tulum. WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME!!! WE DEFINITLY RECOMMEND CASA ACACIA TO EVERYBODY!!!!!!

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    • Guest Sharon Wahl
    • Date of stay 06/01/07
    • Review Submitted 06/19/07
    Casa Acacia is a very relaxing home. We had four young adults and children and they were never board. Great snorkeling right outside your doorstep. Plenty of room in the house with a large group - there are two living rooms. Quiet beach in a secure neighborhood. We even forgot what day of the week it was!

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    • Guest Rene' Suruda
    • Date of stay 06/01/07
    • Review Submitted 06/05/07
    We loved Casa de Acacia!!! It was truly a great vacation. The house was perfect, the beach great, Magy was wonderful and Jorge kept the grounds beautiful. We would like to return...it was an easy place to relax and feel like were were in another world!

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    • Guest Bonita Kolb
    • Date of stay 04/01/07
    • Review Submitted 04/09/07
    Casa de Acacia is a haven for the world weary traveller seeking paradise. Here you can escape from the frenzy of Cancun and the rest of the "gringo strip".South Akumal Bay is so tranquil, perfect for kayaking or snorkeling. Maggie and Jorge will treat you like family. Tropical birds lured by the Villa's lush garden will visit you each morning. Climb the stairs to your rooftop in the morning and watch the sun climb out of the sea or, wait until twilight to watch it slip down into the forest across from the villa. No tengo las palabras. You have to experience this place to understand.

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    • Guest Susan Kalski
    • Date of stay 07/01/06
    • Review Submitted 07/29/06
    I just got back from Paradise! This was my first stay at the villa along with seven other friends. I had no idea how beautiful this place was going to be. The villa, flowers, beach, blue water, and watching shooting stars from the roof are etched in my memory forever. My thanks to Sweet Maggie and Jorge for looking after us so kindly. I will return and look forward to being held in the peaceful embrace of this paradise.

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    • Guest Sherry_HAC58572
    • Date of stay 07/01/06
    • Review Submitted 07/28/06
    07-29-06 Our third visit, and it just keeps getting better!!! We weren't sure what to expect after the hurricane but if it's possible, the villa and the beach are even better. This place is exactly what I picture 'my' heaven to be and we can't imagine going anywhere else on vacation. We had three teenagers with us (and have before as well) and they LOVE it!!!I never heard, 'we're bored'. Maggie and Jorge are wonderful. Her meals are incredible and she is so sweet. You just cannot go wrong here. I was in a wheelchair recovering from surgery on a broken leg...and it was still wonderful!!! The peoople there are some of the friendliest we've found in our travels. You just have to see it to believe it!! Thanks again Pete!! The Stanko's Woodstock, GA Please feel free to contact us for a referral.

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    • Guest Terri Dowell
    • Date of stay 07/01/05
    • Review Submitted 07/19/05
    Casa Acacia gave us what we had hoped to find. Here are the highlights: beautiful bay for swimming and snorkeling, reading in hammocks, eating well (Maggie's cooking and several restaurants in Akumal, we wrote about them in the guest book), drinking Don Julio and Rum punches as the sun set - "Oprah's On!" time for a cocktail, and a visit from Daniel, a Mayan Shaman, for a massage on the outside deck. Watch out for Maggie's salsa - tasty but muy caliente!

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    • Guest Eileen Perkins
    • Date of stay 05/01/05
    • Review Submitted 05/02/05
    What a wonderful vacation we had in April. The house was situated beautifully, the staff so friendly and accomodating and the surrounding area a delight to explore. We enjoyed Tulum for shopping and banking, third floor sunsets, visiting the Mayan ruins and most of all relaxing at Casa de Acacia. The snorkeling was magnificent! The kayaking fun! All you need is good company for the best vacation spot around. Thanks, Pete and Lois! Eileen Perkins

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    • Guest Patrick McSweeney
    • Date of stay 05/01/05
    • Review Submitted 05/01/05
    Casa Acacia is the best villa in Akumal. It is equipped with every amenity and service you could ever need including wireless internet access.The staff is incredible and thorough. These people strive to meet your every whim. We give it 2 thumbs up, 6 stars and an A+ for comfort and attention to detail. We have rented this villa 5 times and will rent it many more times in the future. The manager is American and speaks English. The housekeeper and yard workers speak Spanish. I speak very little Spanish and it works just fine. Private beach, private pool and hammocks everywhere. The most beautiful view in the world. We just got back and miss it already. If you want a real getaway with peace and quiet on a sandy white beach, you found it. There's a Sam's just down the road. There's a pharmacy near by. At night go out on the 3rd floor to the roof and watch the stars and clouds. Six of us sat up there (with drinks in hand) playing, "What does that cloud look like?". Best answer (a dancing bear). I haven't had such relaxing fun in a long time...Don't miss it...

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    • Guest Acasters
    • Date of stay 04/01/05
    • Review Submitted 04/10/05
    Acacia was awesome,the pictures don't do it justice.It has a beautiful house with a perfect setting on the turquoise water. Rates a very reasonable and Jorge,Maggie and Rhett were very helpful and non-intrusive.Make sure to read the guest book for tips on making your stay magical.Thanks Pete and I hope we can do it again!

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    • Guest Prime
    • Date of stay 09/07/03
    • Review Submitted 09/06/03
    Thank you for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. We have enjoyed all of the new experiences. The beach was the best place for playing with our grandkids. Luis made our stay even better. The meal he fixed was done with flair and style. "Ladies" the shopping is great.

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    • Guest McConnell
    • Date of stay 09/07/03
    • Review Submitted 09/06/03
    What can we say about a trip that wasn't planned--that was thrown together in the span of a week? That turned into an extended family event? the only words that fit...extraordinary, beautiful, memorable, fun, fabulous...and way too short! We loved our stay in Mexico and the time that it gave us with our family. Luis took care of us and helped make our stay carefree. We've loved the beach, the sea, the ATV's, the cenotes, Xel-Ha, snorkeling and more! Thanks for the use of the villa!

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    • Guest Cleek
    • Date of stay 08/20/03
    • Review Submitted 08/19/03
    ...there was no part of me left over to be anywhere other than where I was or to do anything other than what I was doing. And it was the same with the trees. The holiness we shared--what it was that we were hailing and honoring in each other--was that it was God who had formed and given life to us both. Trees and human together, we had both proceeded from the hand of Holiness’ Frederick Buechner in The Longing. Substitute 'trees' with the Mar Caribe, the fishes, the reef, the wind, the sudden lightning and rain, the iguanas... we were so truly blessed to be here. Thank you so much for a week to refresh body, mind and spirit.

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    • Guest Karr
    • Date of stay 08/13/03
    • Review Submitted 08/12/03
    If there is paradise, it is here in Akumal. The white sands, clear azure water deepening to blue, the coral reefs and colorful fish make it unnecessary to go anywhere else. The reassuring constancy of the ocean as it gently bathes the shore, the palms swaying in the breeze, beautiful birds all remind us that this wonderful place couldn't have been created by chance. Life's simple pleasures take on new meaning here. Great food, friendly people, a comfortable and welcoming home , we loved it all. From the lizards, heads bobbing, vying for territory and warm rocks to the ceaseless nightly wanderings of the hermit crabs. Our time here is almost over, but what a way to celebrate forty years of marriage. This is truly a place for fun, reflection, romance, and spiritual replenishment. Peter, thanks for sharing your wonderful home Luis, muchas gracias for all you did—the dinner was the best we had in Akumal. We hope to be able to return. This feels like home now. Hasta luego

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    • Guest Stanko
    • Date of stay 08/05/03
    • Review Submitted 08/04/03
    If you've lost it, you'll find it here. Whatever it is--faith, hope, romance, peace serenity. Just walk out to the beach and listen carefully--it's there, just waiting for you. In the meantime, if you do nothing else while you're here, have Luis cook dinner for you one night. You'll be truly AMAZED!!! And also around dusk one evening, wander on over to Half Moon Bay and visit La Buena Vida. Dig your toes in the sand, sit in a swing beside the bar and have some guacamole dip! Truly Paradise--as is the rest of this little corner of the world. Peter & Luis--many, many thanks. You've helped to soothe at least three troubled souls this week. God bless.

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    • Guest Schultz
    • Date of stay 07/27/03
    • Review Submitted 07/26/03
    We had a wonderful holiday at this beautiful home--thank you! And thank you Luis, for all the gracious help and for listening so patiently to all our stories. Remember, turn off all the lights at night so as not to confuse the baby turtles. I had a great time. The pool and fountain were great. I wish I could have stayed longer. Thank you! I even got to be a certified diver after the courses. It was great. As was the food. Thanks.

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    • Guest Klodt
    • Date of stay 07/20/03
    • Review Submitted 07/19/03
    My husband and I came here to relax, enhance our romance, and to celebrate our anniversary. We could not have happened upon a better place. The setting is beautiful and the atmosphere simple. It is a place and feeling to aspire to. To the guests that follow, I hope your dreams of a wonderful holiday are fulfilled as ours has been. Thanks Pete!

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    • Guest Southerland
    • Date of stay 07/13/03
    • Review Submitted 07/12/03
    Our family & friends had a great week at La Casa de Acacia. We even survived tropical storm Claudette! There was some trepidation when the forecast had the eye of the storm making land fall on our patio, but Luis and Gina prepared and reassured! This is a wonderful house in a perfect setting. Thank You.

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    • Guest Weatherby
    • Date of stay 07/05/03
    • Review Submitted 07/04/03
    Casa Acacia has been a wonderful blessing to us! It has accommodated our large family very nicely. Thank you for sharing it with us.... The house is beautiful and the grounds are just a delight and all of it was as neat and clean as can be when we arrived, and Luis kept it neat and clean during our entire visit. We all love Luis and want to take him home with us. Thanks for sharing this incredible place and experience with us! Advice from our visit to future visitors: 1. Read the little welcome book as soon as you get here--it is really a big help, packed with info and would be great if available before a visit. 2. There really is a lot of hot water, just give it a little time to get going. 3. You must snorkel this bay, if you snorkel at all 4. You have one of the best beaches around here, right out your back door. Thanks for helping with an unforgettable vacation! -Owner note: we now send out a copy of the book kept in the house whenever a reservation is made so that our guests don't need to wait to get all the information to plan a vacation!

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    • Guest Dove
    • Date of stay 06/10/03
    • Review Submitted 06/09/03
    This is such a special place--very peaceful and extraordinarily beautiful. None of us want to go home! Thank you for sharing your magical home with us and thank you Luis for taking such wonderful care of everything. We'll be back as soon as we can.

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    • Guest Johnson
    • Date of stay 06/01/03
    • Review Submitted 05/31/03
    Wow--we've had a wonderful time here...it was better because of these great accommodations! Luis is so thorough & is a good resource for the area as well. He is there when needed, yet very discreet. "Felicidades" again on the birth of your son, Luis!! We're hoping you picked 'Samual' as the name! Our boys are 11 years and 9 years old. The activities we enjoyed the most as a family were: Aktun-Chen, Xel-Ha, and swimming in (snorkeling) the lagoon in Akumal. The most relaxing times were spent swimming and laying around here. Thank you, Peter.

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    • Guest Wright
    • Date of stay 04/19/03
    • Review Submitted 04/18/03
    Wow! This place is truly awesome! More than I had ever imagined! The house was beautiful & well maintained (thank you for all your hard work!) The snorkeling was incredible & the water was so warm! Thank you for a wonderful week enjoying your place. We'll never forget it!

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    • Guest Weyandt
    • Date of stay 04/05/03
    • Review Submitted 04/04/03
    We had a wonderful time in your home this week. The weather was great! The snorkeling was beautiful and the area is so peaceful! Thank you so much for letting us stay here!

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    • Guest Lindsten
    • Date of stay 03/15/03
    • Review Submitted 03/14/03
    Our gathering of friends in your beautiful house was very relaxing, enjoying, very wonderful. Thank you for sharing with people around the world!

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    • Guest N/A
    • Date of stay 02/15/03
    • Review Submitted 02/14/03
    Our gathering of friends in your beautiful house was very relaxing, enjoying, very wonderful. Thank you for sharing with people around the world!

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    • Guest Block
    • Date of stay 01/15/03
    • Review Submitted 01/14/03
    Our first whole-family vacation in ten years couldn't have been better. Casa Acacia is all it is advertised & more, as are S Akumal, Akumal at large, & the Costa Maya. Luis is a gem, and the absent owners have done everything to ensure our comfort and enjoyment. We can't wait for the next time, which surely won't be 10 years from now!

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    • Guest O'Leary
    • Date of stay 10/16/02
    • Review Submitted 10/15/02
    What can we say? We enjoyed a week in paradise! It was truly a "vacation". Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! We hope to return.

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    • Guest Allen and Taylor
    • Date of stay 10/01/02
    • Review Submitted 09/30/02
    Thank you for sharing your home with us. We had the most unbelievable time. Everything was perfect. We were all sad that the week was over and it was time to go home. We've already talked about our next trip and staying here again. I just can't put into words how special and wonderful this trip has been. Thanks again for sharing your home.

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    • Guest Vanderet
    • Date of stay 07/01/02
    • Review Submitted 06/30/02
    Thank you so much! We had such a wonderfully refreshing time here in Akumal! We even saw turtles!

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