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Beach front twin home - central courtyard - great for families and large groups

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View from pool
Relax in our beachfront living room
Courtyard on 1st level with fountain & pet turtles.
Enjoy a quiet eveing of TV or reading
Front of villa from road

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Mahahual, ROO
  • Costa Maya Port
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Maya Water Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mahahual Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Other

4 Double Futons

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beach front twin home - central courtyard - great for families and large groups

Casa Que Canta (House that Sings) is a Spanish style villa with a central courtyard and 2nd level terrace facing the ocean. The bedrooms are all on the 2nd level - each has a terrace and are fully airconditioned. We also have a backup generator for the occasional power outage. Two have a king beds, two have queens and twins.. We also offer on site all inclusive meals The villa is a located 5 miles north of Mahahual Mexico. The beaches are white sand with a coral reef just 250 yards off shore. Ideal for swimming and sun bathing. Area is know for world class snorkeling and diving. Reef in front of the property has a number of beautiful corral heads.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ENTIRE CARIBBEAN COST IS HAVING ISSUES WITH SARGASSO SEA WEED AT TIMES. NO WAY TO PREDICT BUT WHEN PRESENT CAN MAKE SWIMMING DIFFICULT AND HAS A BAD ODOR. Snorkeling & dive trips also available in nearby Mahahual. There are many restaurants, fun shops, & great Mayan ruins near by. If you like to fish there is both world class Fly fishing for Tarpon and Bonefish and excellent off shore fishing available for charter in town. Fishing is consistently good. Things to do at Casa Que Canta: The area is rich in Mayan culture and history. Nearby ruins of Chacchoben are a must visit along with Kohonlich and Dzibenache if you have time. Lake Bacalar and the old Spanish fort also make a great day trip. The area is also rich in Cennotes some of which are almost too beautiful to describe. Hidden Worlds Cenote has been featured on a National Geographic special.
Majahual itself is a fast growing Mexican fishing village with many good restaurants and nice shops. Very busy on cruise ship days, but extremely quiet in between. Beaches are wonderful.
Water Sports: Traveling to Mexico for many is all about the Ocean and the beach. The Costa Maya is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico - almost all of them protected by the worlds 2nd largest barrier reef. The reef at Casa Que Canta is only 200 meters off shore. This means the swimming is exceptional - no currents - no rip tides - extremely safe even for small children. The waves are very light and the depth drops off slowly - you can walk out 100 meters and still be waist high. The reef provides great snorkeling - tons of corral - fish - even an occasional lobster if you watch closely. The nearby fisherman go out almost everyday and can provide fresh fish for use on the grill. Or if you like bring a spear gun and try getting your own.
Snorkeling from the kayaks we have is great on the calmer days and very safe.

Property manager

Joe La Bore

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great place for families with children. Very safe
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs and cats are welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside the villa is allowed.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mahahual

Located in Mahahual, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Costa Maya Port and Maya Water Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mahahual Beach and Maya Chan Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Mahahual, ROO

What's nearby

  • Mahahual Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Costa Maya Port - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Dolphin Discovery - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Maya Water Park - 17 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mahahual Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Flavors of Mexico - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Krazy Lobster - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Latina - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪El Faro - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach front twin home - central courtyard - great for families and large groups have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beach front twin home - central courtyard - great for families and large groups pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach front twin home - central courtyard - great for families and large groups?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach front twin home - central courtyard - great for families and large groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach front twin home - central courtyard - great for families and large groups located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mahahual villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mahahual Lighthouse, Mahahual Beach and Costa Maya Port. Maya Water Park is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private getaway
Our stay at the beachfront twin home, was so peaceful and amazing. From the beautiful sunrises in the morning to the gorgeous moonrise at night. There were multiple sitting areas facing the beach making for a restful congregation place for everyone to enjoy. The location was a short distance from Mahahual, yet far enough away from crowds and people in general. We loved having bathrooms for each bedroom and two downstairs. Our host Emanuel and Sandra were very gracious and attentive to all our needs. One day they made fresh conch ceviche.The only downside was the cleanliness of the beach. It was very sad to see so much trash littering the front of the house. It seems like some effort could be made to keep the trash picked up there daily.This was a beautiful location for our group of 7 to spend 8 nights at. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great remote retreat
If you are independent and like remoteness, this is the property for you! There is a bit of a rough road for the last few hundred meters to access the property and I would highly recommend you have a vehicle.The kitchens are well set up and the open living space is roomy. There is no TV but there is internet on the main floor so you can stream on your own devices. There is no cellular reception. This makes the property ideal for big meals and lots of visiting.The beach is secluded any we only saw a few fisherman over our 2 month stay. Beds are comfortable and the rooms are air conditioned.Emanuel (caretaker) and Gabe are excellent local experts and will help to keep the aging faculty running (sun and wind are tough on the house).Highly recommend.
Stayed 61 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Justin J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool property!
This was a very cool property that you can tell was designed and built with a lot of love and care. The location was amazing if you are looking for more of a remote place with lots of privacy (we were). The beach was nice and the water and reef in front of the house were awesome. Great place to swim, snorkel, and even spear fish! The design - 3 story with living/kitchen on the 1st floor, sleeping/bathing on 2nd floor, and pool/house utilities on 3rd floor proved to be comforting - as hurricane Beryl decided to make an appearance halfway through our stay. We had a top of the line generator and safety on the second (and third) floor in the case of storm surge or flooding (didn't happen). We felt comfortable sheltering in place and riding out the storm - house was SOLID (concrete construction with stucco and tile inlay). We were very lucky as the sargassum (seaweed) was minimal during our stay. The one (small) negative was the cleanliness of the house. It could have done with a deep cleaning prior to us showing up (We ended up doing it ourselves). Also, the beach was not cleaned prior to our arrival and was covered in sargassum and debree. Manuel took care of it the day after our arrival, but we did lose most of a full day of beach use. Manuel (caretaker) was very nice and helpful. He can answer any of your questions and is a font of information about the town and surrounding area. he helped us with our visit to the local Mayan ruins and the lake town of Bacalar
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tabitha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach vacation
We loved this place! It is beautiful! The open courtyard and balconies, the wind chimes, the beach shelter and chairs, the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private paradise
We had a lovely stay with two families including kiddos ages 2, 3, 4. We loved the privacy on the beach front and how well they took care of the grounds and kept the beach clean for us so we could enjoy the sand and water. The kayaks were a fun bonus to paddle around the water with the kids. The host was so helpful and responsive when needed. The town was never too busy or closed up, we did lots of cooking at the house and could have used a few more kitchen conveniences but were able to manage and eat well. The house was clean in general but could use a deep clean. I did not see the washer for clothes but also never asked. For the price, location and private beach we were very happy and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gilles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Sargesse
Nous étions 9 dont 6 enfants entre 4 et 16 ans et nous y avons passé 7 nuits. La maison est correct, mais sans plus. Elle est un peu loin de tout, 20 minutes pour Mahahual et il n'y à rien a proximité. L'équipement de la cuisine est lui des plus minimal et pas en très bonne état comme le reste de la maison. Mais c'est surtout la plage devant qui était recouverte d'une épaisse couche de sargesse ce qui rendait la baignade impossible et qui empestait l'air à la limite du supportable. La piscine sur le toit n'est pas filtré, et après quelques jours elle ne donnait plus très envie que malgré un dosage excessif de chlore. Nous avons eu également des soucis la première nuit avec l'alimentation électrique qui était sous dimensionner pour faire tourner les clim des chambres. Heureusement, Emmanuel, le gardien de la maison a reglé cela le lendemain. Emmanuel à vraiment été le meilleurs coté de ce séjours. Il a été au petit soins avec nous. Heureusement qu'il était là!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Diane D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Could not stay
We arrived at the home and the caretaker did not know we were coming. The pool was empty and filthy with tile falling off. All the lounge chairs outside were broken. Trash on beach, though I know it is an issue for the area. It would probably been taken care of if they knew we were coming. Had small children and was not safe for them. Oven on bricks and BBQ outside was awful. The owner would not return $600 of our payment saying VRBO keeps that. When i contacted VRBO, they stated they do not do that . Owner refused to give back payment in full. Sent VRBO pictures and they agreed property was not what was advertised. The place does not look like pictures in the description.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Amazingly secluded
It really is a lovely place in the world... having an entire beach to yourself to watch the birds fly past and sit back and relax. The property managers are super helpful and Sandra made us a really delicious cerviche one day. The property could do with a bit of TLC in a few areas (e.g. the BBQ was pretty unusable) and the kitchen is a bit rustic. Being in such a quiet and serene location made up for it though. Joe did say that the saltwater air does affect appliances but it was unfortunate that the fridge/freezer stopped working during our visit. These things do happen and it was good that we were able to use the other fridge on the other side of the property... and noticed that a new appliance had arrived on the day we were leaving.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, private beach house
We stayed here for a week with our large family of 10. It was better than we expected and we enjoyed our time spent at the house as much as our outings in the area. Would definitely recommend and come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
paradise
Awesome property on a great beach in paradise. Property managers are fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house
We loved this house. Amazing remote location with its own private beach. Rooms are spacious and lovely, the caretakers are super helpful and attentive. Property was as described!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
The accommodations and care takers were top-notch! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ross p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice slice of paradise
My wife and I spent a week at Casa Que Canta and overall it was a great experience. Sandra and Emanuel the caretakers were fantastic hosts and made us dinner every night. Triggerfish, chicken mole, ceviche was off the hook. Banida the dog kept us company on a long walk to check out the neighborhood. The villa was spacious and as pictured. Climate change has brought much more Sargasso weed to Quinta Roo. A bummer for all, but the winds moved it out one day and you really got a good feel for how nice this place is. The village of Mahahual is very nice, Friday it was quiet without the cruise ship traffic. We took advantage of that and purchased poolside/bar afternoon option at a hotel on the playa and chilled all afternoon watching the world go by. It was pretty windy most of the week we were there, so we drove to see the Ruins one day, Cenote Azul the next, as well as hung out at this nice beach club on Lake Bacalar. Overall it was a great experience for us and we would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Trevor B., Winnipeg Cansda

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Nice property but dated and Very remote
Only after the booking did we get the list of the things in the things in the jungle to be aware of. But not to worry we only in counted the things not on the list. When we arrived there was a 3 ‘ snake in the living room. They told us a small rattle that would probably not bit At night lots of small geckos on the walls and ceilings which is fine we are very used to them. But huge bull frog and several crabs Just a little uneasy in the dark. Warning of scorpion if you leave anything on the floor or sand. The beach has three lounge chairs. One broken. The beach is not like the picture at all. Lots of beach washed away plus huge amount of seaweed both washed up on the beach 6’ to 8 ‘. And 10 to 15’ of seaweed floating in the water you had to go through to get into the water. Good thing we were not driving a car as the road in was Horrible huge holes that we had to drive around even in a mini van. Now the GOOD part. Very quiet and relaxing and the caretakers are AMAZING. Very helpful. And friendly. They really make the property. They made us supper one night FANTASTIC. King fish cooked Vega plus rice and beans and pico. Cut open fresh coconuts for us And even made us two kinds of ceviche. As for Mahahual everything closes up by 6 pm only beach clubs during the day when the cruise ships are in town. Sometimes 3 at a time All in all a ok visit. Would I every go back or rent this property for my family NO. Did it once not again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mahahual Trip
We enjoyed our time in Mahahual and staying at Casa Que Canta. The house is spacious. We enjoyed visiting with the owner and caretakers. Sandra made a wonderdul meal for us. The ceviche they share with us was fabulous. It is remote and quiet if you are looking to get away from the busy tourist areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing location
Away from the hustle and bustle of the Resorts. Perfect for relaxation. Bandida the dog welcomes you every morning happuly
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best VRBO's in the area
We've stayed at a number of places along the coast near Mahahual. This is at the top of our list. It is spacious and well-designed with excellent caretakers. It is also much closer to town than other properties that are similar. The beach is not as good for swimming and walking than a other places, but overall this is great place and a good deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jaidy C., Mérida, Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La ubicación es lo que vale
En general tuvimos una excelente experiencia. La ubicación es inmejorable, lo suficientemente cerca de la población por si quieres algo, y lo suficientemente lejos para verdaderamente disfrutar. La playa es hermosa y los cuidadores son atentos, Sandra cocina delicioso, vale la pena aprovecharla. Lo negativo: creo que a la propiedad le faltan mejoras , pues algunos detalles (como los manerales y regaderas tan desgastados/dañados por el salitre) dan aspecto de viejo o sucio aunque no lo esté. De igual forma, en la cocina, falta estár más atento a los enseres: el tostador no funciona, no hay cafetera electríca, sólo habían 3 copas para vino, cositas así. Si bien nada de lo descrito es terrible, la atención a este tipo de detalles es lo que, en mi opinión, hace la diferencia entre un lugar bueno y otro excelente.

10/10 Excellent

Christy H., Leros Greece

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location just what we were looking for.
I searched high and low for a place "away from everything" and this property is, yet only 10 minute's drive to the small town of Mahahual. (limited shopping, do your shopping in Playa del Carmen, stock up - especially on wine and beer) The road here is good, so easy in and out. We always had the beach to ourselves and comfortable beach furniture. Good snorkeling is about a half hour's drive away, and this was important to us; you can snorkel the reef in front of the property and use kayaks to get to it but it takes a good 20 minutes to paddle out. The house is spacious and well kept, Joe, the owner is present for questions and assistance, (but he is discreet and generally not in the guest's space) he lives in his part of the house. The Mayan house -helpers were super, really lovely helpful and cheerful people who prepared us excellent meals most nights; we bought fish and they BBQed it, probably some of the best lobster and fish I have ever had. The house has comfortable spaces as described on the site. All rooms are spacious and well kept, ample towels and beach towels are supplied. I would happily send friends and family to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Engelbert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Einfach nur klasse.
Wir waren zu sechs und der Platz war mehr als ausreichend. Sehr netter Vermieter, Sandra und Emanuel waren sehr gastfreundlich. Danke. Auch wenn das Haus etwas außerhalb gelegen ist, hat es eine sehr gute ruhige Lage, die wir sehr geschätzt haben. Es war ein super netter Aufenthalt. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation spot!
We highly recommend this property! We are still traveling and its hard to fully describe all the things we loved about this stay while typing on a cell phone, but I will try. From the beautiful private beach, to the snorkeling adventures 200 meters offshore, from the wonderful meals prepared by the excellent veladores, Sandra and Emmanuel, to the great, lively conversations with our host Joe, from the nature encounters with iguana and hermit crabs to the starry nights and dramatic lightning storms from the rooftop plunge pool, it was all this and much more. Thank you Joe, Sandra and Emanuel! Angie, Steve, Tara and Glen

8/10 Good

Shaun B., San Jose CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice House w/ great people
Manuel and Sandra make this house our destination. Our 2nd time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente lugar para relajarte y estar en familia.
Casa ubicada frente al mar en una playa privada, faltan algunos detalles de mantenimiento a la casa, la atención del personal de la casa es magnifico! nos todo algo de sargaso en playa , pero eso no tiene nada que ver con la propiedad y lo entendemos. Disfrutamos y nos relajamos, claro que volveriamos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Great house!
It’s a beautiful property and worked well for 6 of us. If you want to be more out of the fray it is a great place to go and totally relax!!! If you want to site see the area it’s at least an hour from Bacalar.

8/10 Good

Ligia C.

Nice stay
The house was as the pictures, only we didnt notice tbat it was a jacuzzi, not a pool. And since we had a lot of sea weed we will apreciate a pool. The caretakers where very nice, and help us in evrything! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Joe La Bore

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I retired to Mexico in 2009. We choose Mahahual because of the great beaches, laid back life style, and great diving. The town is safe, quiet, and a great place to vacation or retire. The weather is nearly perfect your round - 70's at night - 80's by day. Warmest months are early Fall when the temps are 5-8 degrees higher and the breezes die down.

Why they chose this property

Casa Que Canta is just north of Mahahual on great beach. It is about as close to town as one can get and yet still have a secluded home on a private beach. We consistently are one of the highest rated properties in the area by our guests. In addition, our caretakers have been with us for 7 years and provide an exceptional level of service.

What makes this property unique

You will be vacationing in a home - not a hotel room. I furnished the entire villa not as a rental, but as a home we would live in. Guest are always amazed at the level of detail and quality of the furnishings. As a result we get a lot of repeat visitors and are often booked early in the year for key dates.

Languages:

English