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Work and Play on the Beach!

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Imagine Being Directly On A Private Beach in a Gorgeous Condo
With Plenty of Loungers and Palapas
And Gorgeous Caribbean Blue Water
And the Largest Private Pool in Akumal
In the Middle of Tropical Gardens
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Sea viewSea viewSea view

Check out the area

Map
Akumal, Mexico
  • Popular LocationYal-ku Lagoon1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalf Moon Bay6 min walk
  • Popular LocationAkumal Beach13 min drive
  • AirportTulum, Quintana Roo (TUY)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Work and Play on the Beach!

Enjoy the former home of one of Akumal's beloved artists! This condo exudes Akumal's quaint Mexican beach charm as the reknown artist, Richard Mazzola decorated the condo with his latest inspirations. And as his personal home for multiple months per year, the condo is perfectly outfitted for both work and play and also for simple relaxing!

Located in the gorgeous La Sirena complex, the spacious ground floor 2 bedroom Lauritamar is directly on Half Moon Bay with incredible ocean views with floor to ceiling front windows providing great views of the bay with snorkeling right out your back door.

Artistry abounds with classic Mexican talavera tile craftsmanship, stunning hand painted murals on both the walls of the master bedroom and on the patio, unique hand painted and sculpted internal stair steps, and fascinating handcrafted painted mermaid tile collages. It's all incredible!

For your comfort, the condo is well equipped with a Mexican kitchen containing modern appliances and all the counter space you need to prepare that fresh caught Mahi! There is plenty of comfortable seating in the dining area and a pass through window over the kitchen sink makes serving your guests delicious snacks or drinks on the screened in porch simple and fun!

For seating and entertaining, enjoy with the screened porch and/or the living room both with comfortable seating. And of course, the living area has a great entertainment system: a large SMART TV, Blue Ray player, Netflix and sound system! The high speed internet connection via fiber optic cable makes it easy to work or for gaming.

Like the main living area, the bedrooms are each special in their own way. The master has a full sized king bed with a beautiful mural headboard by Richard Mazolla and is a quiet relaxing retreat. It has a large picture window for beach viewing that can be closed off with custom wood shutters. The master also has its own on-suite bathroom.

Off the short hall is a 2nd bathroom convenient for guests and the 2nd bedroom. The 2nd bedroom also has a comfortable king bed. And of course, we have great American bed and bath linens as well as beach towels.

Beautifully maintained and located on one of the more private beaches in Akumal. Sit on your private beachside patio or take a dip in Akumal's largest pool that includes a lap lane surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens.

Akumal is sixty miles south of Cancun International Airport, south on the four lane, newly renovated highway 307. Half Moon Bay (HMB), we are located, is considered the 'original' Akumal, along with Akumal Bay. Akumal means place of the turtle in Maya, as this area truely is!

HMB, now called 'North Akumal' is where most of the beach front houses and small condo complexes are; and is a designated ecological zone, therefore it is very low density. While you are close to everything; it is very private and quieter.

North Akumal is also the home of the famous Yal-Ku lagoon, and we are the closest complex to it: just a 3 minute walk! We are a quiet, laid-back area focused on our beautiful bay and beaches, snorkeling and pristine diving. Close by are Mayan ruins, golf, nature parks, cenotes, even active nightlife. Akumal is a protected reef area and water shoes are a MUST to enjoy the water.

And to make your vacation even more stress free, we can help with airport transfers, groceries and even tour planning! Let us know what you wish!

As a reminder, we follow a seasonal cancellation policy. As there are constant changes being made by the OTAs, this may not always be reflected properly in their system. As an integrated partner with proven exceptional service and fairness, our Rental Agreement takes precedence. For Details see our rule or feel free to ask Ask Questions.

Property manager

Diana
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry this is a complex rule.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For Holiday rentals, we require either Christmas or NY week, or both weeks. We cannot accept partial weeks that include both. You may add on each end.
All bookings require the signing of our Rental Agreement, sent to you as a separate email, and includes detailed rules and policies.
Cancellation/change policies are detailed in the Rental Agreement. Summary: If we can easily make a change we will. Refunds are seasonally dependent.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Akumal

Located in Akumal, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Xel-Há Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay and Akumal Beach. Akumal Ecological Center and El Toh Ecopark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Akumal, Mexico

What's nearby

  • Yal-ku Lagoon - 1 min walk
  • Half Moon Bay - 6 min walk
  • Akumal Ecological Center - 4 min drive
  • Riviera Maya Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Akumal Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sports Bar Sirenis - 10 min drive
  • Bayou Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • El Rancho Steak House Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Mezcal Lobby Bar - 10 min drive
  • Mediterraneo - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Work and Play on the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Work and Play on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Work and Play on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Work and Play on the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Akumal condo is within a 10-minute walk of Yal-ku Lagoon and Half Moon Bay. Akumal Beach is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely adorable
When the listing says it is steps from the water, it really means it steps from the water. There is fair snorkeling when the water is not too rough. We saw flounder, octopus, and rays. Of course, the lagoon is a two minute walk. The apartment was cuter in person than it was online. It’s basically several cottages and an apartment building clustered around a pool. There was a place for a rental car, and pretty decent Costco and pier one imports stocked kitchen implements. We will definitely keep this place in mind for a repeat trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Pictures were completely in-line with the beauty of the property and location. We had an amazing time. Condo was quiet and well-maintained. Location was great, easy access to beach and snorkeling. Would definitely recommend for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean, quiet and safe condo within steps of the ocean
We had a wonderful stay! The views are incredible. The area was quite and we felt safe. Each evening a security person was stationed in the area and the pleasant groundskeeper and cleaning staff were close by during the day. The facility next door did have a party the last 2 nights, but it seemed to be a large family event. Their voices do carry over but we closed the windows and turned on the air conditioning and never noticed them again. We would definitely go back. Paul was very responsive! Loved the snorkeling and watching for rays and birds. There was even a turtle sighting! Perfect location! Eat at The Turtle Bay Cafe! Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Liz W., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Condo lovely, Akumal itself not for us
No problems with the condo itself. It was really clean and the housekeeping service was fantastic. Great water delivery whenever needed. Great air conditioning which cools the condo quickly – we rarely needed it as open windows allowed for a nice breeze. Comfortable beds. Lovely gardens and good ground maintenance. Easy parking. Only condo issue for us was the really low water pressure in the ensuite. We managed by sharing the other shower, which has great pressure. Location pros include: proximity to the lagoon; and easy snorkelling right out front. It is ~25 minute walk to the arches (restaurants, "corner" stores, etc.). We were glad to have a car to explore the pueblo and surrounding area, and to drive to a proper grocery store (in Puerto Adventuras or Tulum). Location cons were that while the condo complex itself is very quiet, it is definitely not a quiet area due entirely to the neighbouring property Villa Bellamar. According to the property management company, Bellamar is rented as a party house – weddings, group vacations, etc. We had five nights out of fourteen with very little sleep – loud music, shouting, etc until the wee hours and then again all during the day. As for the larger Akumal “Community”, you will like it if you need to feel secure as there is a gate through which you pass from Akumal Bay to Half Moon Bay (North Akumal) and it is very much a mostly US/Cdn tourist community. That said, Bellamar had a large robbery while we were there – a fitness group was in residence and large sums of money, 15+ computers, laptops, etc. were stolen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

negar n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and calming
This was our third visit to akumal and it’s lovely. Your place is beautiful and easy access to first class snorkeling! Great food all around. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Diana

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ENGLISH:
Hi! We are Laura and Alex. Welcome to our slice of paradise! We love the beach and Mexico! We are world travelers and love new adventures. We just fell in love with Akumal and hope you do too!

We are small business owners and love running our business from our condo. Best office views!

This is Laura: I am Mexican/American and wanted a place that reflected Mexico and its artistry and I love my Mexican Kitchen!

Español::
¡Hola! Somos Laura y Alex. ¡Bienvenido a nuestro pedazo de paraíso! ¡Amamos la playa y México! Somos viajeros del mundo y amamos las nuevas aventuras. ¡Nos enamoramos de Akumal y esperamos que tú también lo hagas!

Somos propietarios de pequeñas empresas y nos encanta administrar nuestro

Why they chose this property

Easy to feel at home here. Easy access to Tulum and not far from Playa Del Carmen. This area has so many activities nearby. So if you like quiet, this is for you. If you like a bit more fun Tulum and Playa are super accessible! This best of all worlds.

Español:
Es fácil sentirse como en casa aquí. Fácil acceso a Tulum y no muy lejos de Playa del Carmen. Esta área tiene muchas actividades cercanas. Entonces, si te gusta la tranquilidad, esto es para ti. Si te gusta un poco más de diversión, Tulum y Playa son super accesibles! Este es el mejor de todos los mundos.

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English

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