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Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC!

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Casita Maria, Akumal
Casita Maria, Akumal
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Casita Maria, Akumal
Casita Maria, Akumal

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Akumal, Quintana Roo
  • Yal-ku Lagoon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Akumal Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Half Moon Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Other Space 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC!

Studio Maria is a beautiful street side studio situated on the garden side of Playa Caribe beachfront condominiums. This well appointed suite offers 2 double beds, a fully equipped kitchenette and A/C. You will love its incredible central location and access to snorkeling on Half Moon Bay.

This how to travel smartly while on a budget! Playa Caribe Casitas have everything you need for an affordable vacation with all of the amenities you can beach access, swimming pool, A/C, and kitchen.

The Playa Caribe Studio units are located on the street side of the property. The beach is just a few steps away. The swimming pool is also located on the oceanside of the property. The beach and pool area have lounge chairs and shade palapas for guests to enjoy.

KINDLY NOTE: South winds may bring Sargasso Seaweed to some beaches throughout the Caribbean, including the Rivera Maya. While the situation is hard to predict for each specific week and area, we would like you to be aware as there is the potential to impact the beach and water entry.

The Riviera Maya is full of natural beauty, places to explore and opportunities for outdoor activities. We have a great list of activities and adventures completely unaffected by the arrival of sargasso that we would love to share with you. There is so much to see and do in this special place, we know that you will have an amazing and memorable vacation!

Property manager

Akumal Direct Reservations
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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Akumal

Located in Akumal, this cabin is on the beach. Xel-Há Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akumal Beach and Half Moon Bay. Akumal Ecological Center and El Toh Ecopark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Akumal, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

  • Yal-ku Lagoon - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Akumal Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Akumal Ecological Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Riviera Maya Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Half Moon Bay - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mezcal Lobby Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mediterraneo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffe Shop at Grand Sirenis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Akumal Sushi Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Market Café - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC! located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hekab Be Biblioteca and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Akumal Beach. Akumal Ecological Center and Yal-ku Lagoon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lynn K.

Get a view!

Upon arrival no one was in the office. The sign said will return at 2 and we were there at 4 and no one came until the next day. There was an empty binder which I think was supposed to have instructions on the area and the casita. We told Augustin that the folder was empty and he never gave us the pages. Every morning the workers clearing the sea weed from the beach were out side really early talking. The beach was full of sea weed and really had a really bad smell. The room needed a bit more care in cleaning the floors. There were coffee stains on the floor when we got there and I had to tell the housekeeper to not use cleaner that made the floors slippery. We did appreciate the coffee, the fruit, chips,salsa and the popcorn. That was the nicest welcome of staying there. Also Augustin did answer all our questions and got us a golf cart and bike to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

jerry m.

Last minute rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, clean, great view from the pool
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

Akumal 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved Casita de Maria. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff.
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10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Most Recent Visit to Akumal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Playa Caribe, we left PA with rain and cool temps, and received sunshine and warm temps in Akumal. As we have been coming to the area since 2005, we knew what to expect and how to get around. Yes, things are changing, the climate for one and the amount of tourists. But if you want to enjoy some quieter times and a number of good eating places all within walking or biking distance, give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Nice little casita

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great stay casita maria at playa caribe condos has everything you need for a great vacation stay the staff is wonderful and very helpful with all your needs.theres no veiw of the ocean but your only steps away it was very quiet and relaxing we would give it 5 stars.
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10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Great place in Akumal!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, Patti and Augustine made our stay!
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8/10 Good

Erin E.

Great Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Casita Maria due to budget. Next time an ocean view. Well kept property walkable to town. Don't take taxi's, colectivo is safe, cheap and fast for Tulum or Playa del Carmem adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sarah h., Moorhead MN

Private getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The room was perfect! Everything we needed was supplied in the kitchen and even some treats and coffee were bought for us. The A/C worked great and it was very comfortable. The service was very good and everything we asked about was communicated perfectly. We will definitely stay again. Hopefully next time up on a higher floor to see the beautiful views. The pool area was clean and water was perfect.
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8/10 Good

Lanette F.

Cute Studio

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been to Akumal many times and love it. This was our first stay at Playa Caribe. Studio Maria is clean nicely decorated. The dehumidifier was greatly appreciated. Plenty of dishes, utensils & serving pieces in the kitchen. The beds are very firm. Studios are on the back side of the building facing the road with only 2 windows ( Kitchen door w/blinds and bathroom which also has a glass frosted door). The lights from the property shined in all night long so if you like to sleep in complete dark good luck. We didn’t hear any traffic noise. The property & beach was clean. Pool is nice overlooking the ocean however I had to clean it with the skimmer when we used it. Plenty of pool floaties on hand. In my opinion the pool lights should to be kept on after dark for safety purposes. Beach is somewhat rocky so water shoes are advised. My husband saw sea turtles, various rays & more while snorkeling in front of the condos. The security guard (Daniel) didn’t do much except set in front of his laptop or sleep in one of the beach loungers instead of walking the grounds with a flash light. The housekeeping service was excellent! Glenn & Barb who own & are residents in Studio Annette were amazing. So very friendly and helpful.All in all it was a very enjoyable stay and we would return to Playa Caribe.
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6/10 Okay

Julie M.

Great location but lots of sargasses

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Two downsides: no window except the door and a humidity smell.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

spring break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time! I am a teacher and I spent my spring break at the condo. I love that it is on the beach and has a private pool. The room was clean and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

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

Great place

Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location, management -- dark inside

We really enjoyed the location and thought Playa Caribe was a clean, well maintained complex with excellent management communication/advice from Augustine. We rented bikes from Playa Caribe that were great for getting into Akumal. We brought out own snorkels and were able to snorkel off of the beach in half moon bay (we would recommend water shoes for half moon bay). The downsides for us were that this unit is rather cave-like with the only windows being on the entry door and in the shower. Also we wish we would have sprung for a larger unit as it was really kind of cramped for our family of four. Could definitely work well for a couple or for a short stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Janis R.

My Blue Heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I love my condo building, my casita, my friends and every moment I am blessed to be in Akumal Mexico. My casita is perfect and perfectly located. Everything is within walking distance and the options are only limited by what you chose to ask for, or not.
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10/10 Excellent

RK N.

Great stay!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second time here - always a great stay. Spotless condo and outdoor areas maintained - pool area was great

8/10 Good

Pam K.

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

Well kept & equipped great location.

Beautiful location & very clean unit. Loved that it was walking distance to restaurants. Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L., Minneapolis MN USA

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

Casita Maria

Chris & Polly are responsive and reliable hosts. The Casita Maria was as expected: clean and spacious. Augustine was welcoming and friendly. Thanks for a great stop in akumal!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anne S., High River, Alberta, Canada

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

Cute apartment

It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Small but perfect

We loved our stay here. As described. The property is VERY well maintained. The kitchen has everything you need....quite impressive fro such a small space!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Everything great except...

The people are wonderful. The place is sweet but there are no windows. That would normally be a deal breaker for me. Some people may not care. Outdoor spaces are terrific so I tried to be outside all the time. Otherwise casita is well decorated and has everything and is really well run.

10/10 Excellent

Cassaundra M.

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

Great location!!

Everything you need is already supplied!! Daily maid service if you want. Beach is very close. Just turn lef out of the door and go up the stairs. Right there!! Pool was clean and plenty of chairs on the beach. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Great location a good price

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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

jacy c.

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

LOVED our stay at Casita Maria

We are so happy we were able to stay at Casita Maria! It was so charming, and the location was unbelievable! Right on the beach in Half Moon Bay! Beautiful, and great snorkeling too. We saw stingrays, turtles, and a lot of fish! We loved it! And there was no sargassum. The beach was perfect!!! For the price, this little gem is fantastic! It's not huge... it's like a hotel room with a bonus kitchen. Everything worked great, and it was nice and clean. Patricia did a wonderful job cleaning our room each day. Augustin was very nice, although we didn't talk to him much because we didn't have any issues. I definitely recommend a stay at charming little Casita Maria! Oh, and don't forget to use the dehumidifier in the corner of the room. It made a huge difference (we didn't realize it was there until halfway through our trip). Thanks for a great place to stay, Chris and Polly!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

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

Great place!

Clean, comfortable, great base for a wonderful trip to Akumal and Tulum!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Place was great!

Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

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