CASA DUNIA
- beachfront villa
- outdoor shower; shade and lounge chairs on the beach
- 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, sleeps 11 guests maximum
- 1 king-size bed in each bedroom + 1 sofa bed (twin size) in the master bedroom
- EQUIPPED KITCHEN
- CHEF SERVICE: included daily for breakfast + lunch OR breakfast + dinner, only for guests accommodated in Casa Dunia; guests pay for all groceries. payment is in CASH ONLY, paid prior to check out.
- AIR CONDITIONING: available only in the 5 bedrooms, and only at night, from 8pm - 9am. please inquire if you would like to extend AC hours.
- LINENS + HOUSEKEEPING: housekeeping provided daily; beach towels are changed every day; bed linens + bath towels are changed every other day
- SHARED POOL: only for guests of rancho san eric
- RANCHO SAN ERIC: Casa Dunia is one of 6 vacation rental units in the private property of Rancho San Eric (km. 10.5 on Tulum beach), ideally located on the southern end of Tulum's hotel zone, it is tranquil and intimate, yet close to restaurants, bars and shops.
* CASA COLIBRÍ, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
* CASA PIJIJÍ, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
* CASA CENZONTLE, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2-3
* STUDIO PERICO, upstairs studio, sleeps 2-3
* STUDIO BÚHO, ground floor studio, sleeps 2
- WIFI: complimentary, available inside the home, at the pool area and some parts of the beach
- FREE PARKING: available inside the gated property (off street)
- QUIET TIME: after 11:00 pm
- NO PARTY POLICY: all the homes in rancho san eric, including casa dunia are for accommodations only. we have a strict "no party" policy in that we do not permit parties, events, large gatherings, loud noise / music, disruptive behavior, nor any audio-visual / DJ equipment. in the case of casa dunia
- VISITORS: maximum of 4 visitors permitted at any one time; visitors are not allowed use of the pool; all visitors and vendors must be registered with Stefan or Hui prior to arrival
- CONFIRMATION: for a reservation to be confirmed, we require a completed and signed rental agreement to be returned to us, a sample of which is available in the "house rules" of this listing (please do not sign and return the sample--once you have made your booking, a rental agreement reflecting your reservation details will be sent to you).
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NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL OF CASA DUNIA
Items to be paid for IN CASH (MXN) prior to check out:
- reimbursement for all grocery bills
- tips you'd like to leave for our staff
- any other additional charges (if you would like extra hours of AC / if you would like all 3 meals a day / etc)
AVERAGE GROCERY BILL
Approximately 3,500 - 5,000 MXN per day average, for a group of 10 is. Please keep in mind that this is only an estimate and will vary, depending on the menu items you choose, and the alcohol you ask us to purchase.
TIP ESTIMATE
Tips are not included in the rental of casa dunia. Stefan will give you a more specific breakdown of suggested tips when you are here, when he settles the grocery bill with you, but historically, a group of 10 would tip a total of about 2,400 MXN per day for all the staff (housekeeping + kitchen).
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CHEF SERVICE
Chef service is included daily for breakfast + lunch OR breakfast + dinner. It is provided only for the guests accommodated in Casa Dunia. Guests pay for all groceries.
Once your reservation is confirmed (with a signed rental agreement), arrival information will be sent to you, including sample menus.
Prior to arrival, we will communicate with you to confirm:
- a pre-stock grocery list (for any drinks / snacks you would like the home stocked with when you arrive)
- welcome dinner menu (for the night you check in)
- breakfast pantry items you would like set out for breakfast each morning (seasonal fresh fruit platter, fresh juice, cereals, yogurt, granola, toast, coffee, etc)
- a list of hot items we can rotate through throughout your stay (one hot item for the group each day)
All meals are prepared and served buffet or family style, so you should choose one menu for the group -- we are unable to provide meals a la carte, but we can provide substitutes for any guests who have dietary restrictions / allergies.
You're also welcome to ask for more groceries throughout your stay. Please keep in mind that we go shopping in the mornings, so you should get your shopping list to us by the evening prior.
Once you arrive, you (or another member of your group) will be in touch daily with my husband, Stefan, regarding any grocery items and the meals for the next day. He will also give you updates throughout your stay regarding your grocery bill. Prior to check out, he will settle the bills with you.
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AIR CONDITIONING
available only in the 5 bedrooms, operational only at night (8pm - 9am). if you would like additional AC hours, please request more information.
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BATHROOMS
- dispenser of liquid hand soap at the sinks
- dispensers of 2-in-1 shampoo/shower gel and hair conditioner in the shower stall
- decanter of bottled water (agua cristal) refilled daily by housekeeping
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BOTTLED (PURIFIED) WATER
we provide complimentary bottled water (agua cristal) in a hot/cold water dispenser in the kitchen. there are also glass decanters in each bedroom with the same water, which our housekeeping staff replenish.
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LAYOUT OF CASA DUNIA
Walking through the front door, you will find an equipped kitchen. Passing this, are four stairs leading down to the main living and dining areas where glass doors open out to the top of the sand dune where the home's spectacular patio is located, with outdoor living and dining areas offering spectacular views of Mexico's Caribbean Ocean.
From the patio, there is a short staircase leading down to the beach, where guests will find shade and lounge chairs.
Four guest bedrooms are located inside the home. On each side of the indoor living / dining space, there are two bedrooms (one on the ground floor, and one directly above it).
The master bedroom is accessed by a spiral staircase next to the front door.