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Casa Magica-Beachfront Akumal, Chef included on new bookings.

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Exterior
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Living area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Akumal, QROO
  • Akumal Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Riviera Maya Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Half Moon Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tulum, Quintana Roo (TUY)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Casa Magica-Beachfront Akumal, Chef included on new bookings.

Published Rates are for base occupancy of 10 guests, any additional person needs to be requested to Reservation Team at extra cost up to Maximum occupancy.

Nestled on the white sand beaches of Jade Bay, amid lush tropical palms, lies Casa Magica. This dream home will cast a spell over you and entice you to vacation in absolute luxury!

Upon entrance, feel your stresses fade as the warm earthen colors used throughout the villa embrace you and lift your spirits. The décor, best described as a rustic tropical charm, blends modern comforts with the appeal of ancient worlds. Statues and ceramic figurines adorn small corners and spaces, catching the passing eye. Scattered thoughtfully about the entire villa, large ceramic painted pots, housing palms and other plants, help all rooms come to life.

An open and spacious floor plan creates a sense of unity among the living, kitchen and dining areas. The elegant wicker sofas piled high with pillows of warm greens and reds create a cozy living room, while the two-story domed brick ceiling towers majestically above. The solid wood dining table, surrounded by eight fabulously comfortable chairs, entices you to try a traditional Mexican feast prepared and served to you in this ideal location.

As one of the newly discovered beaches in the Riviera Maya, Jade Bay is a secret worth mentioning. Inhabiting its protected, crystal clear waters lie incredible corals and colorful tropical fish just waiting to be snorkeled among. During the summer months, endangered Sea Turtles will exit the ocean and lay their eggs on the beaches of Jade Bay. You chance being witness to the exquisite natural wonder of watching droves of baby turtles erupt from their nest in the sand and make their way to the mother ocean. Truly an experience of a lifetime!

While private and quiet, Jade Bay is only a short stroll along the beach to the heart of Akumal, with shops and restaurants, diving facilities, and much more. If you are the adventuresome type, discover the mysteries of the Ancient Mayan civilizations, go shopping along 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen, take a deep sea fishing excursion, treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage!

Complimentary / Main Features
Included Professional chef services to start the day after you arrive to the day before departure, up to 3 meals per day, PLUS Groceries PLUS usd$25 per day shopping fee. (Arrival and Departure day meals available at additional charge)
Maid service 6 days a week.
Security for night shift from 7 pm to 7 am

Bedrooms: 5
2nd Floor Master Bedroom: ocean view with king bed and private bath
1st Floor Master Bedroom: ocean view with king bed and private bath
2nd Floor Guest Room: ocean view with king bed and private bath
2nd Floor Guest Room: jungle view with 2 queens and private bath
Guesthouse: King bed, full kitchen, sitting area, AC and balcony

Indoor Features
Fully equipped kitchen
Central A/C
Ceiling fans throughout villa
5 Smart TV's
Music speakers with bluetooth connection
Netflix account
Fiber Optic WIFI Internet 200 MB, full Connectivity on the whole property
Safe for valuables in each bedroom
Hair dryers in each bathroom
Purified drinking water provided
All linens, towels and beach towels provided
2 cribs and 2 highchairs available

Outdoor Features
Beachfront
Rare sand bottom access into ocean
Swimming Pool
2 outdoor dining areas
BBQ Grill
1 Double Kayak/ 2 Paddle Boards
Outdoor shower
Private parking

*Swimming pool is NOT heated.

We take standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously and are taking additional steps to ensure the safety of our guests during their stay in the property!

A car rental is Highly recommended!

Please note that this region and the area of your villa may be affected by shifting seasonal currents and weather patterns causing an influx of seaweed at the beach!

Property manager

Maria
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Akumal

Located in Akumal, this villa 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 Akumal Beach and Half Moon Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Akumal Ecological Center and El Toh Ecopark. Scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Akumal, QROO

What's nearby

  • Akumal Ecological Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Akumal Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Riviera Maya Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Yal-ku Lagoon - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Half Moon Bay - 10 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Yucatan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Akumal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thali Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Don Pablo Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Magica-Beachfront Akumal, Chef included on new bookings. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa Magica-Beachfront Akumal, Chef included on new bookings. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Magica-Beachfront Akumal, Chef included on new bookings.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Magica-Beachfront Akumal, Chef included on new bookings.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Magica-Beachfront Akumal, Chef included on new bookings. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Akumal villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Akumal Beach, Akumal Ecological Center and Hekab Be Biblioteca. Half Moon Bay and Riviera Maya Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

lynnette b., Boulder, Colorado

Big family vacation!

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: Casa Magica was nice and big and roomy. Plenty of room for our family of 10.The villa is gorguous. The staff is great even a night watch man!Beach is perfect. I have stayed in many properties in this region and Casa Magica is the best for the big family!
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Tropical Paradise

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 an absolutely wonderful time. The house was in great shape and being so secluded made it even nicer. Reyna and Marcos were great and helped out in many ways. We could have not asked for a better vacation. There were 10 in the house and it felt very spacious.
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2/10 Terrible

Anne S.

Very disappointing!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It's nice that you dare to get feedback from us on your own. First of all the positive: the organisation for the arrival, the chef, the cleaning staff on site and the caretaker at the house were all great. The houses Villa Magica and also our replacement house were very well furnished. But Villa Magica was much more comfortable and the air conditioning in the living area made it more comfortable.We find the handling of the algae problem absolutely scandalous. We looked at several bays and beaches and everywhere it was possible to remove the stinking algae! Only in front of our house at the end of Jadebay not. Their excuses that every day workers are on the spot and you don't come to the beach with bigger equipment are just stupid and outrageous excuses! We almost felt sorry for the workers with two pitchforks who shovelled the algae from left to right during the day. On the other hand they just sat around most of the day!It turned out that way for us:They have no desire to take the money in the hand and are too stingy to guarantee a professional removal! Instead they hope for the understanding of the guests, which is really very outrageous. We have paid 5.000,-$ for one week and asked several times before whether a cleaning takes place. We were lied to and feel cheated about our vacation!We now see it as our duty to inform future interested parties about these conditions on the beach and will place the appropriate evaluation in the networks.You (owner of the house or your rental organization) should be ashamed to deal with guests like this and should consider whether this should be the figurehead of yukatan!An offer for a compensation would be more than appropriate, since we had no beach vacation and had to invest one day vacation in removal.Translated with
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Beautiful house in an amazing spot

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 an amazing vacation at Casa Magica! The location is stunning – a beautiful sandy Beach right in front of the house, leading to perfect blue green waters. The house itself is immaculate and very spacious, with comfortable beds and pillows. The kids loved the backyard and there were plenty of places for everyone to lounge. The pool was also utilized almost every minute of our stay! Marcos and Reina took great care of us while we were there, and Chef Mauricio and his brother Carlos made delicious food during the week. Any minor hiccups we encountered were immediately addressed by Gustavo, the house manager. We could not have enjoyed ourselves more, and we hope to visit again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

abby g.

A Magical Week

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 just returned from a wonderful week at Casa Magica. The house is spacious, airy and beautiful. There was plenty of room for our party of 9 adults and 2 kids.We rented a car from Cancun airport (which took a surprisingly long time, despite having a reservation). We stopped at Sam's Club in Playa del Carmen for groceries on the way in- very convenient and well stocked. (For a later grocery stop, we went to Chedraui in Tulum, which has everything.)The kitchen is well appointed and well stocked for any kind of cooking or baking you wish to do.The beach is lovely, but very rocky. The area around the villa is not great for swimming but you could walk down the beach and enter the water closer to Akumal town. It's a good idea to have some shoes for the rocky beach- even flip flops will work for a walk along the water.In any case, we spent a lot of time in the pool, which was great. The location is so gorgeous that most of us lost all ambition to visit other beaches, cenotes or Mayan ruins, though we did see the ruins at Tulum, about 20 mins away.The house staff, Marcos and Reina, are exceptional. Reina kept the house spotless and Marcos kept the property in great shape. Both are really wonderful people and nice to have around. Marcos very kindly brought us fresh coconuts each day.We hired chef Emilio and his sous chef Esteban for 4 dinners. They managed to accommodate all of our dietary requirements and made delicious and creative local cuisine for us. They also were a great presence at home. Best of all, they left us leftovers for the next day lunch that were always a hit!We would love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

JOSHUA F., YORK,PA

Not the best - not the worst.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We only stay in Vacation rental homes so we have become accus to things not being perfect. There were a lot of things broken such as sliding doors, drawer handles, chairs etc, small stuff. The lack of hot water was disappointing, the hot water tank must have been very small since the water stayed warm for 3 minutes. This was an issue for all 12 guests, in all bathrooms, all week long. In our bathroom, we had a leaky toilet that overflowed causing puddles on the bathroom floor, twice during our stay. The toilet was replaced on day 4. The sliding doors were very heavy and difficult to open/close. One of the bedrooms was missing a TV. The front door was dangerous as it was very heavy and prone to blow shut on its own.The entry to the beach was unsafe due to coral, we needed to hike over to the next cove to swim. The wind and sargassum, which are unpredictable were horrible. We stayed there the first week of March. You could not see the water in our cove as it was covered by sargassum. Not anyone's fault - just worth mentioning. Only had enough paddles for 3 kayakers, there was not an SUP for us to use. The guest house is out front, has no view and was completely separate from main house. The couple that stayed in it felt like that got the worst accommodations. The shower in the guest house did not work so they showered in the main house. There are not enough lounge chairs for everyone outside which made it challenging for all of us to enjoy vacation together. The postives.. Junglefish restaurant located 100 yards down the beach was great. Location to town was nice 5-minute drive.The house was breezy and AC worked well.We felt safe.Water was good.Beds were comfortable.Staff was courteous.Property was clean.Rooftop was fun.Overall we had fun, we got MARRIED poolside at the rental. It was our 1st family vacation. I would recommend this property to a
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10/10 Excellent

Leatrice S.

A great week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 loved casa magica. It has a great kitchen. The common area is not huge but fine. Pool and location great although soulemein bay may have softer sand. Bedrooms are equally large and have en suite bathrooms so no fighting about where one sleeps. The guest house could be more inviting by adding creature comforts and color/decorating similar to main house so one would have really 5 equal bedrooms. Marcus who manages on site answers all questions and really helps to guide to resources. Rayna housekeeps and is lovely. We had professional food package so Emilio Talacon and his assistant Esteban were amazing and flexible. The food was abundant, creative and fabulous. We would have liked a more comfortable 2 person kayak as no one found existing one comfortable. We had paddle boards and a one person kayak available as well. The staff at the main office— Maria and Martina were immediately responsive to find really great yoga and massage resources. Top notch management co.
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10/10 Excellent

cindy F.

Beautiful!

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: Beautiful property - perfect for our family vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Palmer H.

Amazing

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: Good morning,We had a wonderful stay at Casa Magica. Marco's and staff on site for unbelievable. They were so helpful. Also they were able to recommend different things to do in the area. I would ask Marcos about his brother Javi probably the best tour guide we've ever had. Also Chef Emilio was great we had Chef Adrianne in our house all week. It was some of the best food we've ever eaten.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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Scenic Beach Home

We had a great experience renting this home for the week with our young kids and a fellow family. There is not a bad view in the house! We love that each bedroom is set up with like it's own suite, with a private bathroom and even outdoor sitting area. The property management company was extremely helpful with prepping for our trip and giving us lots of information so we felt prepared when we arrived. The care takers were wonderful! Marcos always made sure we had everything we need and so friendly! We all loved the home and its amenities and said we would definitely be willing to come back and visit again. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Truly magical stay at Casa Magica!

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 property name is apt: our extended family of nine spent a delightful, relaxing week at Casa Magica. Clean, spacious rooms and living spaces, both indoor and out, provided a lovely setting for our getaway. Marcos kept the property in excellent condition while Reina kept it impeccably clean. Gustavo checked in to make sure all was well and ensured that we rang in the new year in style. We spent the week snorkeling (there are fins and masks available for guests, but we brought our own snorkel gear) both directly in front of the house on calmer days and in Akumal, a short walk north, on breezier days when we needed more protection from the wind. The outdoor areas are set up perfectly for taking advantage of the sun but also for taking a break from it when needed. The house was far enough from the resorts of Akumal that the beach was never crowded, but close enough to be able to enjoy walks there and take in that energy when desired. Hiring Chef Emilio and his crew was an excellent decision as the food and conversation were delightful, and we could relax and enjoy the week without cooking and cleaning up. Having read about the seaweed that washes up on the shore, we were concerned about the mess and the smell, but it was never an issue for us. Marcos kept the beach clean and tidy! This property lives up to the Vrbo photos and description in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Casa Magica - A great place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Enjoyed the property, location, and staff so much that I may return next year.
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10/10 Excellent

gabriela b.

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 really enjoyed our week long stay overall at Casa Magica. The house was large enough to fit my party of 10 comfortably. The location on the beach was beautiful. The staff that maintains the property were very nice. We hired a chef to prepare breakfast and dinner for us and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Chef Emilio and helper Esteban prepared really wonderful food and drinks. I highly recommend adding this service to your vacation. The only things that need improvement are the internet service ( money should be spent to get a better signal and speed) as everyone relies heavily on it. Lastly hot water was minimal for such a large home. They should consider a tankless water heater so there is enough hot water for everyone to shower. Overall it was still a great spot to enjoy with friends and family and I would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Gautier G., Bordeaux, France

Merveilleux séjour en famille

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: Nous avons passé deux semaines incroyables dans la villa. Tout était parfait, son emplacement permettant de découvrir le Yucatan, sa localisation pour profiter de la plage et de la piscine. La villa est très bien entretenue, Marcos et Reyna sont très serviables et d’une gentillesse absolue, ils font de plus un travail remarquable. Nous avons eu recours au service du chef Emiliano et de son collaborateur Esteban, pour une semaine fantastique de découvertes gustatives. Nous espérons pouvoir revenir séjourner dans cet endroit merveilleux.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Wonderful week at Casa Magica!

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: Our family (ten of us, ranging from 14 to 84) enjoyed a relaxing week at Casa Magica. I will echo other reviews to say the house is more beautiful and spacious than the photos lead you to believe. We lucked out and had four calm days so the snorkeling right in front of the house. We also loved cenotes Yal-Hu and Aktun Chen. We had lunch twice at Jungle Fish - just a short walk down the beach, and we also ate at La Lunita in Akumal - delicious and beautiful setting right on the beach. Chef Rosy cooked for us as well - wonderful meals and such a treat to have dinner prepared, served, and cleaned up! Marcos and Leyna are excellent - really we loved it all and hope to return someday soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

One of our favorite villas

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: This was our annual family get-together vacation where we and our 3 children and partners meet up from various corners of the world. Our best yet. A superb villa in a perfect location. Our first time in Mexico which was also a great experience. You literally step off the patio on to a superb sand beach with dozens of turtle nests - some of which hatched during our visit. We rarely used the pool spending our time in the sea. Marcos and his wife Reina kept an eye on things with cleaning and general care and maintenance and were excellent and very helpful. There is a great beach bar 100m along the beach and excellent restos within a 10 min drive. The beach was usually deserted except for the various bird life and the occasional walkers. One minor inconvenience was the residual seaweed from the problems earlier in the year but this was cleaned up regularly. The sea can be rough so you need to be a confident swimmer. Tranquil, private and relaxing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Vacation at Casa Magica!

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: July 2019Casa Magica in Akumal, Mexico was where our family of 12 (6 adults and 6 children) vacationed this year. The house was perfect for all of our needs. The rooms are large, open, and welcoming, and each has its own bathroom. The home is beautifully decorated and yet homey. The kitchen is fully equipped, can accommodate multiple people, and has beautiful large windows. The house also has air conditioning. A must in the summer.We hired chef Emilio Talacon, and his sous chef Esteban. They prepared beautiful breakfasts and dinners that were delicious and aesthetically pleasing. They were flexible to accommodate our time frame, and offered a wide selection of meals to prepare.The temperatures were hot and humid so we made good use of the pool. During our stay the sargassum seaweed invaded our beach access, but Marco, our house manager, had a couple of university students clear the path for easy kayak access to the sea. And although the smell was pungent, it never took away from the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets, or the excellent snorkeling along the reef.Our housekeeper Reyna, and Marcos took care of our every need, answering questions about the area, as well as providing meal service on several occasions. We hired Ruby for wonderful massages under the outdoor thatched roof patio. This was a very relaxing experience. Antonio, our night time security, was friendly, helpful, and eliminated any need for worry.We visited Tulum ruins and had a great lunch at Farm to Table in Tulum, Muyil selva/ruins and Kaan Luum lagoon, Yal-Ku in Akumal, Chichen Itza and lunch in Valladolid. We also visited the underground caves and cenotes of Dos Ojos. Every place was a great experience!This was a fabulous vacation to remember!
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10/10 Excellent

judy b.

Unrivaled excellence, service and luxury at Casa Magica

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: Everything about this rental villa is amazing. But first, we were most impressed with efficiency, ease and thorough the booking process was. Maria and Martina of Akumal Properties went above and beyond in answering questions, securing transportation and personal chef option, all the while showing patience and enthusiasm. Many thanks to them both! As to the villa itself: The house is first-rate, immaculate, spacious, incredibly well thought out, with comfortable furniture and works by local artists. Two master suites - one up, one down - plus additional large bedrooms, most with balcony, and a separate casita provide ample room to spread out, slip in for an afternoon siesta or stay up late to watch the stars. Beyond the glass doors of the tasteful great room and dining room is a private pool and private white sandy beach, kayaks and pool toys, and outdoor shower. A large palapa and a number ofl patio umbrellas allowed me to stay in the shade and enjoy the view and ocean breezes, while the rest of the family enjoyed the pool. Special mention must be made of the villa staff. Longtime employees housekeeper Reyna and caretaker/gardener Marcus made every moment seem effortless. Such pampering we could get use to! Our stay was 5 nights/6 days - not nearly long enough. The first thing I did once home was to check availability for a return to Casa Magica. Will make it an annual family trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Martha D.

Fabulous Memorial Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A family of 10, celebrating my mother's 80th birthday. We had a beautiful stay at Casa Magica. The house was perfect for the age span 80 to 10 years old, spacious with plenty of areas for all to gather as a big group or find a quite corner. the staff is very attentive. The house is very well kept and maintained, very clean. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious. We all commented how comfortable the beds were. The linens were great, clean, simple, in excellent condition. We hired a chef for two meals everyday, the best decision! It made our stay a true vacation for all and our meals were OUTSTANDING every time. The outdoor spaces of the house are exactly as pictured and also very well maintained, clean cushions and plenty of beach towels. The pool is small but wonderful. The house is located at the end of a Jade Bay, a mall quite bay. The only downside was the Sargassum, the algae that is piling without mercy on the beaches of most of the Mexican caribbean - a consequence of global warming. The local communities work very hard to keep it under control but it is there. Fortunately for us, it didn't smell and we could go in the ocean in other parts of the beach. The beach is very nice for short walks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley K., Chicago

Amazing house!

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 loved our stay at Casa Magica. Spacious, everyone had their own bed/bath and there is an extra guest house if needed. The caretakers are wonderful and the pool is great. Beach is rocky, so be sure to bring water-shoes. Since it's a Villa a few things I'd recommend:- Jungle Fish and Las Villas Akumal restaurants for food very close by - Cassandra at Las Villas (right next door) is an amazing Chef and she cooked for us in our villa three of the five nights. - Pre-Stock the house with beer/water/snacks with Riviera Maya grocery delivery. They are the best and we had everything waiting before we arrived!
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4/10 Poor

Nice vacation until we were robbed

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything with the house and location is fine, particularly the great chef Emilio.Unfortunately we were robbed in a way that we felt very insecure the rest of time after the robbery.It occurred Saturday June 2nd between 6.30 and 8.00 AM. There was daylight at that hours.The got into the house and took 2 notebooks that were in the first floor in a furniture by the dinning table.The worst thing is that they went upstairs to the bedrooms and got into two the bedrooms where we were sleeping.At 6.30 I went to the bathroom and when back to sleep to bed and I checked the time in my cell phone that was in the bedside table.At 8.30 my son knocked our door to say that his notebook was not in the dinning room.I was very surprised to note that my cell phone was not besides me. We all woke up and checked that robbers has taken also our credit cards and money from my wallet that was in my wife purse in a sofa in our bedroom.They also entered in my daughters bedroom and took also her Australian credit card, her Nikon camera and money from the closet inside the room.No one of us saw or heard anything. We felt a little dizzy and one of my daughters had a headache.We called to block the credit cards around 10AM and there we already used in Cancún where they spent around US$ 1.500.00We reported to the police that came to the villa and we went to Tulum to report this to the public fiscal.The villa administrator ordered to put a lock in each room. But we felt scared the rest of the days we stood there.José Luis Arenas +56 9 9419 2489
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8/10 Good

Barry S.

Magic at Casa Magica

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Wonderful especially with Marcos and Reina as cook and housekeepers. Location fabulous. Spotless. I would suggest the dishwasher ( did not clean dishes) and stove ( starter not working on any burner or oven) be replaced. Otherwise, we would definitely come back. The combination of proximity to beach ( back door ) and sunshine is tough to beat. Super golf 5 minutes away as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

A magical stay at Casa Magica

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 selected Casa Magica for a family holiday. Mom and Dad traveled to Akumal from Hilton Head Island, SC, Our party of 6 came from SC, HI & OR. Previous year's destinations included Mt. Hood and Hawaii and the properties we rented there didn't measure up to the descriptions on the websites.From the moment we arrived at Casa Magica, we were thrilled with everything. It was dark when we got in, but chef Emilio, who we had engaged was there with sous chef Didier- preparing a fabulous welcome meal. We wandered through the house, amazed at how fabulous it was! Bedrooms and ensuite baths were large and beautiful. Bed and bath linens above expectationsThe grounds are gorgeous --- beautiful pool, palapa, terrace and porches! Beachfront takes on a new meaning..... and the sand was raked and any seaweed removed every morning by Marcos, who also was available for anything we needed during our stay. Reina came every morning to tidy up, make beds, etc --- she was so sweet and had the prettiest smile! With Chef Emilio coming morning and evening to prepare our meals (and doing all the grocery shopping, table setting and clean-up, we didn't lift a finger to do anything except relax and enjoy the beach, house and surrounding areas. Kayaks and snorkeling gear were there -- pretty much everything except sunscreen!!The house was guarded in the evening and we always felt safe. The only issue we had was someone reaching through a window that had accidentally been left open while we were out one afternoon to steal a couple of bottles of liquor. Casa Magica is truly magical - our family enjoyed this holiday immensely and we would definitely return. Gustavo - the property manager and Martina who assisted with Chef Services and communicated at every step of planning with information and suggestions -- were invaluable and I would not hesitate to recommend Akumal Properties LLC to others.
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10/10 Excellent

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Casa Magica

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: Casa Magica was more beautiful than the pictures!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Amazing villa, amazing staff!

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: Right off the bat, we felt at home at Casa Magica. It was so welcoming and spacious for our group size! Beachfront was clutch - people could spread out and hang in the pool or on the beach; so many options for everyone, including kayaks and snorkeling gear provided by the villa! Marcos was simply amazing, such an accommodating gentleman. He grocery shopped for us so we didn't have to leave the beach, as well as brought us local fish and lobster from his daily fishing expeditions. Every morning Renya would come by to tidy up the place, including cleaning each room and the kitchen for us! It was so nice to be able to fully relax on this vacation! Next door is Las Villas Akumal, which is part of the complex with Magica - so we were able to access the restaurant there which had very good, local food which was amazing and inexpensive. Marcos also helped us grill lobster for our American Thanksgiving holiday. Overall I would highly recommend this villa for friends and/or family!

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