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Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!

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A beachside lounge with blue lounge chairs and a thatched-roof building.
A room with a four-poster bed, a balcony with chairs, and a view of the sea.
A hammock tied between two trees on a sandy beach with clear blue water and a thatched roof structure in the background.
A spacious living area with a red sofa, a round coffee table, and a red armchair. There are potted plants and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A spacious, sunlit lounge area with a curved layout, featuring a central sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. Large windows provide ample natural light and views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tankah Bay Beach, QROO
  • Place, Cenote Manatí
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tulum National Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Jaguar Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the area

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A family-friendly stay in Tulum awaits you at this villa. Within steps you'll find Soliman Bay and Cenote Manatí within a short 5-minute stroll. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and villa features free WiFi, 3.5 bathrooms and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site water park. Added amenities include barbecues.
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What's nearby

  • Cenote Manatí - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tulum National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jaguar Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Soliman Bay - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cocina Del Pueblo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chula Vista - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Xula Vista Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soriana Híper Tulum - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!

Villa Mariposa, a private beachfront getaway located on Tankah Tres beach in between Tulum and Akumal features an open and airy home inspired by the Maya in design and decoration.

Steps away from this beautiful home one may relax in the loungers on the white sand beach under the shade of the palapa, swim, snorkel or take the two kayaks out for a paddle over the turquoise water of the bay. Freshwater Manatee cenote is a short walk from the villa along with three area restaurants and one dive shop.

Upon arrival, you enter the spacious circular living room designed to catch the sea breeze with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean sea that is crowned by a traditional Maya style palapa roof. French doors open the the oceanside patio from the living and dining areas. The house is designed to provide ocean views from each room. The fully equipped kitchen with bar area is the perfect place for entertaining and socializing. The dining area seats six comfortably.

The beach level master bedroom has a king size bed, private tiled shower, ceiling fan, and patio area. A sliding door connects this area to an outside shower that faces the sea. Going up to the second floor there is a large landing that overlooks the living room. On one side there is a second master suite with king bed, ceiling fans, shaded patio and private bath with shower. The third upper-level bedroom is furnished with two twin beds, ceiling fans, en-suite bath, and a private shaded patio. From the upper level take the circular staircase up to the rooftop deck and enjoy the sunrise and spectacular sunsets.

Head up the circular stairway to the second floor to the large landing overlooking the living room. On one side is the master suite with a king size bed, a private furnished shaded deck, a private bathroom with two sinks and an amazing white and green tiled garden shower with local plants.

On the other side of the second floor is the third bedroom with two canopied twin-size beds, a private furnished shaded deck, and a turquoise tiled bathroom.

From the second floor, a circular stairway takes you to the roof where you will see magnificent sunrises and sunsets, enjoy views of Tankah Bay and the jungle, or you can watch the ospreys and pelicans dive.

Sustainable architectural design: The villa's unique design is inspired by local architecture, using open windows to create a breeze that works as a sustainable passive cooling system. The house does not have air conditioning.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Eco chic Home Right on Beach Within 10min Walk to Casa Cenote
1183-155555

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!?

Yep, Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! is a short 1-minute walk from Soliman Bay. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing.

Does Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! have a pool?

No, this villa doesn't have a pool.

Does Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!?

No, Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Fifth time staying at Villa Mariposa

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 wish we could afford to buy Villa Mariposa! It was our fifth time staying there and we are looking forward to number six. It's a beautiful home and the best location we have ever found in the region.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Another amazing stay

This was our second stay and loved it even more this time. The property is better than the pictures and you cannot beat the privacy. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bo S.

Amazing 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: Fantastic home. Very comfortable and plenty of room. Literally a few steps down to its own beach. The location was very secure and safe. Just an amazing stay. Being steps away from a Cenote was a tremendous bonus. Will rent again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

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

Best Vacation Ever!

Our stay was friendly, casual, and rejuvenating. The neighborhood was active enough to be energizing and lively during the day, and yet peaceful and safe at night. We look forward to stay here again - hopefully next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great home

Lovely caretakers, secure area, walk to 3 restaurants w no worries. Very chill area. Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

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

Paradise

This casa was a little piece of paradise. The caretakers are very kind and friendly and did a great job! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Beautiful House!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just like the pictures!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Carefree stay

Rental process was very easy and property management group was incredibly helpful with scheduling transportation and activities. Louis and Nery were always available and we thoroughly enjoyed the meals they prepared. The only negative was the sea grass which prevented us from enjoying the beach but would still highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Amazing Place to Stay

The house is everything you see online and so much more. Don't let the lack of AC worry you it can get warm during the day but cools down at night and the ocean breezes and windows open cannot be beat. Luis & Nery (the caretakers) are so nice and definitely take advantage of their culinary skills you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Fourth time staying at Villa Mariposa

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 title hopefully says it all. We already have our fifth trip booked and can't wait. There is no air conditioning and it's right in the description so I would not recommend going if it's a must for you. We bought a quality fan and left it in the master bedroom so hopefully it's still there when we go back in a few months. The fan makes the master very comfortable. Bottom line is the house is in an amazing location with great food only steps down the beach. The location is very private and for all of that, you can't beat the price.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Only a few steps to the ocean!

This house was amazing! Roomy, clean, well-stocked with items that we needed. Not only did Nary and Luis make an incredible meal, they arranged our table beautifully and also decorated it with palm leaves and flowers right off the property. Nary was very friendly and more than willing to make our stay comfortable. She went above and beyond to make sure our every need was met. I hope to return one day and I would definitely book this house again, it was worth every penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay O.

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

Beautiful Home

This house is amazing and we loved having our own beach access as well as all the amenities. Hosts were very helpful and kind. The only reason I gave cleanliness a 4 was because there were a ton of moths/bugs in the house but given the size and location of the property it makes sense and it didn’t take away from the beauty of the space. Also, we felt great having the security on the street, but make note the roads are very bumpy! Luckily our rental car was big enough to do fine. A small price to pay for such a stunning location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Exactly as described

My wife and I stayed for 8 nights at the end of November and enjoyed the privacy. Over the course of our stay we had only 6 or so people walk by the home while we were lounging in the beach chairs. The home is very clean and everything worked well. It can get hot in the home as mentioned in many of the prior reviews, however, the breeze will cool help cool things when it's blowing. There are excellent restaurants a short walk down the beach and all the food (minus one) was outstanding.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Villa Mariposa

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great house, great kitchen, fantastic that each bedroom had an en suite bathroom. Beautiful spot on the sea. Big disappointment was that the description said three kayaks but two had cracks in them. The management team said they couldn't do anything about it!Staff was so, so. The only tough thing about the location is the access road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

The only villa that looks like it belongs on this beach

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're not vacation rental rookies, far from it. Villa Mariposa is fantastic. Starting from the rental company, and their concierge, and espcially including their property managers Luis and Nari. In fact a special shout out to Luis and Nari, they kept the villa spotless, and even cooked for us! A very special meal.Villa Mariposa is comfortably hidden down a "rustic" road that has many wonderful surprises. A hidden Cenote to swim, several very nice restaurants, and even a tiny la tienda to grab a few supplies.Mariposa is a great location, a short drive to Tulum, or to Akimal.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Markus S.

Nice place on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Stayed here for the 3rd time and we still enjoy the location so much. Caretakers and manager very friendly and helpful. But: The whole area has become a large construction site, especially 2 sites close to the house with a lot of noise from 8 a.m. till 9 p.m. (except Sundays). Trucks and people coming and going all the time. Sunset view from the rooftop terrace used to be so romantic. Not any more, because now there is a 5-storey-building obstructing the view. Fortunately, the house is very smart constructed, all other rooms directly facing the sea and sunrise over the caribbean is still visible. We will be back, but after a while, until the construction dust has settled.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Beate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

I definitely don't recommend it, it's way too expensive

The accommodation is generally okay. The principle of air flow only works as long as the wind is blowing. I expect more for the rent. So I/we were pretty disappointed. The landlord points this out in the ad, so my mistake. At times it was almost unbearable and sleep was almost impossible. The stay was on the occasion of my 60th birthday and I saved for a long time. The landlord's attitude is incomprehensible. Mobile air conditioning units can be made available. Not doing this is not a problem from San Francisco. Nery and Luis looked after us lovingly and attentively. 1000 thanks for that. However, the recommendation to tip the housekeeper really annoyed me. At this point I would like to advise you as a landlord to pay your employees better instead of burdening the customer with your frugality.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Raymond S.

King for a Day

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: In early December, My wife and i were afforded the distinct privilege of 10 enchanting nights at Villa Mariposa. The home and location is incredible, a jewel on the sea. The location, greenspaces, architecture, furnishings, decor, and various artwork throughout lend a level of sophistication and opulence to the property. Each morning we enjoyed the unobstructed sunrise from the master; afternoons we walked on our own private beach, swam, or kayaked ; nighttime was reserved for any of the elegant oceanside dining experiences wi walking distance. (Plus there are countless activities/adventures away from VM: Cenotes, pyramids, beaches, ziplining, incredible shopping and dining,etc.).Luis and Nery are incredibly lovely people who live on site in secondary home and serve as groundskeeper/chef and housekeeper... and although this may sound cliche, they are why VM is paradise found. Can't stress it enough. I'm an incredibly private person so initially i had hesitation renting a vacation home w "full time staff"... needless to say my reservations were misplaced. Lastly, Akumal Reservations, Angel & David, amazing service from start 2 finish. Transportation from and to the airport, rental car delivery to VM, in home massages, etc... all of it provided seamlessly.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Perfecto

Lovely property on the beach, a little tucked away from the tourist bustle but still walking distance (3 minute walk) from restaurants and hotels, plus a five minute walk from a lovely cenote. No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sandra y.

Villa Mariposa

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 enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from new york, NY

Villa Mariposa

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: Beautiful home, wonderful stay. Fabulous meals made by the groundskeepers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

New Years in Tulum 2022

We are already thinking about coming back. Beautiful home, fantastic vibe. Great caretakers. Definitely a do again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandro B.

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

Caribbean nights

Ein wunderschönes Haus! Sehr offen, sehr gut gepflegt. Mit direkten Meerzugang und Booten am Haus kann man zu jeder Zeit schnorcheln fahren. Sehr liebevoll eingerichtet mit allem was man eigenständig braucht. Immer genügend Handtücher vorhanden und auch Pflegemittel - dies ist nicht überall üblich. Das einzige was einem verwöhnten Mitteleuropäer bei über 30 Grad fehlt: die Klimaanlage. Aber aufgrund der großen Fenster und offenen Bauweise ist auch dies nichts Negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michaela A.

Villa Mariposa 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: We had an amazing stay here!! The house exceeded our expectations on every level. The directions we were given to get to the rental were a little outdated, so that might want to be looked at. It was in the dark when we arrived, so the landmarks they referenced did us no good. But Villa Mariposa came up on my google maps believe it or not, so that helped us find it! The house was so perfect for us, we barely even left. We had paradise right where we were. The secure neighborhood was great, restaurants and little store within walking distance, a beautiful beach right off the back porch.. I can't say enough good things about this rental. The caretakers of the property were great! Since there was just two of us, we didn't need a ton of attention or cleaning, so they just checked on us every day to see if we needed anything. I honestly don't have any negative feedback on this rental that I can think of. We do wish the 3rd bedroom was set up with a queen or king mattress, because we would have loved to bring our group of friends back to this property next year, so we had a find another house in the vicinity that could accommodate 3 couples. But other than that, absolutely perfect stay for us!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vesna

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

Beautiful turquoise bayfront home

Villa Mariposa is beautiful home with three full bedroom suites each with breathtaking turquoise waters views (even form the bathrooms 😊). It is even better than in the pictures. Situated right on the beach with private homes and small hotels setting. Many great dining options around. Bay is protected from huge waves by the near by reef. We were not fortunate with the weather, many clouds and strong winds, but still enjoyed the bay. The house offers snorkeling gear and we used kayaks daily. Beach access from the home is just steps away from the living room, it does feature corals mixed within the white sand; if you have sensitive feet just bring reef shoes or you can just walk a bit to the right and splash into the water from the nearby pier. We had breakfast in the house and went out to many dining options around the house and in Tulum riviera. Not having AC was not a problem as you can get nice breeze with open windows. Waves are generating nice sound to put you to sleep but some family members needed more quiet surrounding so they used earplugs 😊. Getting Covid 19 test was super easy. We got AntiGen, cheaper version that is accepted by US government. You can find few stations just as you approach Tulum; we used Mavelsa “truck” (700Mxp/$40), got results within 30 minutes and updated them on the VeriFly app. Super easy! Rental agency was super accommodating, we were concerned with internet speed as some of our kids needed to attend classes. We got offered extra modem for 30$ for the whole stay and that was super good idea. No issues at all. Ladies from the agency checked on us and also reminded us for the Covid test timing. Would highly recommend this property and would come back! Yes, it is sea grass season in the entire region, some days are better then others. It is part of the natural cycles. Villa Mariposa beach access did not get as much as Tulum beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021