Originally, we booked both houses for holiday vacation with family and friends, but with the Zika scare several expectant mothers were forced to cancel their vacation plans. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it allowed us the opportunity to work with and meet Lorraine and Lars. They are incredible hosts and I wish they could manage EVERY vacation home we rent!
In the following review, I am speaking about Casa Sarita. On our last day, we were able to tour Villa Miramar and it was lovely. I can honestly say that either home is the perfect vacation rental for a family or large group. Both are furnished beautifully and since the house manager handles both properties, I can tell you first hand that you are guaranteed the most amazing service I’ve ever experienced at a rental property.
Our group of 8 30-something couples each had their own bedroom and private bathroom, something we thought would be hard to find out side of a hotel. We enjoyed the daily maid service, which made us feel like we were at our own private 8-person resort instead of a vacation home. The kitchen was fantastic. 2 people in our group are avid home chefs, and took full advantage of the set-up. The pool was cleaned every morning, and we used it every day. We took day trips to several area beaches (Akumal, Tulum), Eco-Parks (Xpu-Ha, Xel-Ha, Xplor), so we preferred to relax in the comfort of “our own home” at the pool when we weren’t out and about. The walk to the beach was very short though, so if you are craving 100% beach, 100% of the time you’re all set.
Several in-home experiences were expertly arranged for us by the house manager. The most fun we had on the trip was our in-home cooking class. Instead of bringing in a fancy chef, we worked with the house manager to bring in a local woman who cooked with us and taught us all how to make several truly authentic dishes from the region. She only spoke Spanish, but those of us proficient in the language we are able to translate for everyone else. I cannot recommend this experience enough.
Everyone we encountered at the home was incredibly friendly and more than willing to help make our vacation memorable and truly relaxing. From the maid and the gardener to the house manager to the owners themselves, each and every person was delightful and truly added to our overall experience. If you are lucky enough that one of these houses is available for your travel dates, book one now!