Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe

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An aerial view of a beach resort with multiple buildings, a sandy shoreline, and clear turquoise waters.
A coastal resort with white buildings, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A beachside balcony with two blue beds, a view of the ocean, and a wooden railing.
A white building with orange trim and a dome, surrounded by palm trees and a water feature.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Place, Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Paraiso Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Paradise Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - master - ensuite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Deluxe - ensuite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Superior - ensuite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - ensuite

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - No ensuite

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Horizontal Twin Murphy Bed

1 Double Murphy Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Bedroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - Bedroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - Bedroom #4

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Located in Playa del Secreto, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, this villa is near theme parks and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maroma Beach and Tres Rios Ecopark. Travelling with kids? Consider Temazcal Natura, or check out an event or a game at El Rey Polo Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Playa del Carmen, QROO

What's nearby

  • Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa Paraiso Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Paradise Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Nicklaus Design Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Maroma Beach - 14 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mar Y Tierra - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steak House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le marché - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Cocotal - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe located?

Nestled on the beach, this Playa del Secreto villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Paraiso Golf Course, Paradise Beach and Nicklaus Design Golf Course. Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at this villa on a beautiful beach. Very attentive host!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Overall was a great stay. I enjoyed the privacy of the beach and the food that we got was amazing! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful vacation spot with 11 friends. We enjoyed the meals that Miguel made and all questions were answered, promptly. The cleaning service was anazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelent vacation

We had a wonderful time at the property we were a group of 13 fsmily members of all ages and there was something for everyone to enjoy. The house is great we definitely recomend it for a large family get together
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation 2023

The house was perfect for 10 of us. Liza, Miguel and staff were so knowledgeable helpful and accommodating. The food was delicious the pool was perfect and the Ocean view is gorgeous. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional value

This was a marvelous villa and the beach was a private gem amongst the resorts. The house was perfect for 2 families with elementary school aged children. The pool area is lovely, perfectly maintained and the beach is wonderful. The surf is so fun - big enough to bofy surf but shallow enough to be safe for the littles. We did a number of nearby excursions and felt pampered by daily cleaning lady visits and Chef Miguel dinners - this is a vacation, not a trip. We’ve already recommended to family and friends and look forward to returning. We’re dreaming about a pitcher of spicy margs and plate of guacamole and pico as the sun sets!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully appointed villa.

The property itself was perfect. Private, spacious and comfortable. Plenty of room for the whole family The pool was wonderful. We had dinners prepared for us and they were delicious and reasonably priced. The property itself is completely car dependent. You either need to rent a car or depend on a taxi to get anywhere including a convenience store. Taxis to the grocery store round-trip run about 60. You can have groceries purchased in advance for the home, which is the more economical way to go as long as you know what you want for if you stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in Paradise!

This was a family trip - my two sons and their wives, my daughter-in-law's parents, and myself. The home is amazing for a group our size - each with own room and en-suite. The home is super clean and well-decorated. Comfort in every room. We enjoyed the pool and beach very much. It's not the super clean white sand like the hotel zone in Cancun, but I felt it was even more beautiful due to its seclusion (away from the craziness of Cancun). Meals prepared by Chef Miguel were excellent and the portions HUGE. The honor bar was a great touch, and we left behind two half bottles of liquor to add to the collection. Kitchen was very well stocked, but if you're going to do much cooking and are particular about your tools, recommend that you pack your own chef's knife! The beds were comfy with nice linens. And the household staff was friendly and did a great job. Both Liza and Miguel were great with the communication, and we were pleased with the prices and service of the airport transfers and car rental. Super happy with our stay and will definitely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic time at Shell Villa

I just spent a wonderful week with seven family members at the Shell Villa! Everything was so easy and comfortable and beautiful. We all were relaxed and had the best time just walking the beach, relaxing by the pool and enjoying the wonderful meals prepared by Beto and Migual. Liza answers all your questions and helps you with all information you need before you get there. They are easy to contact with any issues. The location is great for exploring a lot of the Riveria Maya. We enjoyed the villa so much that we did not leave too often! We all felt very safe at the villa at all times. There is security coming into the beach area and the villa itself has a locked gate that you go in and out of. Never did we feel unprotected. The food was amazing and we ordered almost all of our dinners, except for one when we ate the leftovers. Portions were big and very delicious. I highly recommend this villa! We felt very taken care of and we definitely want to come back to this beautiful piece of paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
In the villas our main goal is yo keep you satisfied and happy! Every single improvement has been made to the end of your likes and with all our best wishes. Secret Beach Villas thanks everyone who has ever stayed in them!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Our Fabulous Shell Beach Villa Vacation! 1/27/2018-2/3/2018

My husband and I and our 5 adult children recently returned from a week stay at The Shell Beach Villa! We were celebrating my husband 60th birthday! I cannot say enough about how beautiful the villa is! The views, furnishings, amenities and the service provided was top notch! The owners, Liza and Miguel, were always available and eager to help us navigating a country new to us! When we arrived at Cancun airport the transportation service was there waiting, as arranged by Liza, to take us to our Villa. The rental car was delivered to our villa as promised. Miguel was there to welcome us and show us our villa! So much room for us all to spread out, 4 large beautifully furnished bedrooms all with their own bathroom! The pool area and beach were awesome. Every morning the pool boys were out raking the beach and freshening up the pool and area! Daily maid service was such a bonus as well! We arranged for meals from Chef Miguel 2 of the nights and was amazing! Authentic Mexican food along with margaritas delivered right to our villa at the time we requested! The beach was unbelievable!! White sand and clear water just outside our door! Our whole family just loved our week in paradise at The Shell Villa! Thank you so much Liza and Miguel for making my husband's 60th birthday his best ever!!! We have already told so many friends/family about your Villas and shown pictures we took that look amazing! We will be back!!! Thanks again, Sandra and Bruce
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Loved having you - we will be all ready for your next Milestone Birthday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, very clean and extremely accommodating hosts. Maids came every day and cleaned, including hand washing all our dishes. We had the welcome dinner which was great, it was nice not having to cook. There was seaweed in the water, but we knew there would be. We were actually pleasantly surprised our first day because there was almost no seaweed. We got to spend several perfect hours in the ocean. We saw a few turtles, which was great. My only piece of advice would be to rent a car. The hosts put in the welcome information they send that your most cost effective way to get around will be to rent a car. Miguel then told us again once we arrived that we would save money renting a car. We thought we would be fine without one, but ended up spending around 1000usd on transportation costs over 4 days. This is in no way the fault of the hosts though, just our dumb selves! I would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our group!

The Shell Villa was perfect for our family! We loved having a Villa to all hang out in and enjoy the private pool and beach area. The seaweed is a bummer but what can you do? The sand is beautiful & soft and the views & sounds of the ocean waves are so relaxing! We took advantage of all of Liza & Miguel’s expertise & recommendations and we booked the airport shuttle, spa services, a private catamaran tour, and had most meals prepared for us. It really is better than an all inclusive resort because of the space and privacy. We also rented a vehicle that Liza helped arrange and it was dropped off and picked up at the Villa. So easy! Definitely recommend getting a vehicle for grocery store trips or going into Puerto Morales for lunch or dinner. The daily housekeeping service was unobtrusive and kept things clean and tidy. They really have a great thing going and we hope we will be able to come back one day. It was a beautiful trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property & owner

Chef Miguel and Liza are great! From day 1 the communication and support was perfect. We loved the property and all the close amenities. Definitely recommend doing dinner and breakfast. We will be booking again. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So nice!!

We have stayed at this VRBO twice and home to come back again. Clean, nice, all amenities we need, beach, private pool!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Villa, Beach, and Food

Thoroughly impressed with the location, safety, beach, the villa itself, and the food (optional purchase). Would stay again here in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful hideaway!

The Villa was spotless and maids kept it so throughout our stay. Our Villa was decorated with beautiful shell decor. Our ocean view was amazing - even on cloudy days. Chef Miguel made delicious meals and his helper Anna was a sweetheart. Spa service was exemplary! The weather was cool much of our stay but we enjoyed every minute!! Highly recommend Playa de Secreto!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Far Better than I could've imagined

It was my 50th Bday Trip - and it did not disappoint. Having a Chef as an owner of the property had so many perks. Communication was easy - and not a lot of pressure, we only had 2 issues- the toilet one was fixed quickly - the other was out of the owners control as a excursion they advertised had been purchased by someone and it wasn't what the original package was advertised as anymore - but our group took it for what it was "An Adventure" and not just sitting around but don't get me wrong sitting around at the villa - we all felt so relaxed, at home, and comfortable. Regrets would be: not taking more pics, ordering more of those awesome breakfasts, ordering more of the Guacamole cause it always went fast and of course scheduling more days at the Villa. I couldn't have asked for better hosts, a better location, or better comforts. I do look forward to returning some day again. This villa is better than any resort I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful secluded spot

We loved the villa and it felt like we had our own amazing beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week

Outstanding !!! I have stayed at many locations over several decades and I think this is one of the best. The location was perfect for relaxation ( not the party life ) and the food that Chef Miquel fixed was out of this world. Superb !!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location

This is a beautiful location. The owners were excellent in terms of service and help, including excellent meals! Everything about the property is first class. We would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation!!

We had five in our group. It was a fantastic time and very relaxing. We will be back!!! We rented a car and had a few day trips. We really enjoyed hanging around the pool and in the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Very beautiful place, 8 adults in group all had private room with full baths. Clean, maid and pool service every day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Shell Villa was perfect for our family to spend time together. Getting around was easy and we had so much fun hanging out by the pool and on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly one of the most relaxing weeks of my life

We’ve traveled all around the world. And I’ve been to very high end Italian villas. A 500 year old French castle with a moat. Out islands in the Caribbean. The azores. Iceland. This was the most relaxing week of my life. We stayed in the shell villa during covid. It’s a short drive to the airport, which Liza helped me organize.. The villa is lovely, and unlike many of the places I’ve stayed, it feels very much like being in Mexico to me. The tile floors. The arches. The brick barrel vaulted ceilings. It’s all so charming. The pool and outdoor areas were our favorite spots to hang out. We happen to be there when the seaweed was in, but it didn’t detract from our vacation because we could still see and hear the sea, enjoy the breeze and bask in the sun. The highlight for me was Miguel’s amazing meals. We ordered breakfast, a snack and dinner daily. It was delivered beautifully presented and served family style. Our favorite breakfasts were the coconut French toast and the chilequielles. The botanas, guacamole and pick were snack hits and the taco platter was fantastic. The housekeepers came daily and I was spoiled by having our dishes done for us!!!!! If you are considering booking and you want something charming, local and relaxing- don’t wait. You’ve found the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
thanks so so much for the time you took to write this review. Both Miguel and I hope you can came again and that your fiancé and child will get to enjoy the villas next time around!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Rental

We had a family of 10 to include baby, teens and adults. Lots of room for all and loved the convenience of being able to have meals made on-site and delivered. By the way, everything we ordered was great! Loved having our own pool and great beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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