Maria Jose
Reviews
Superhost30 total reviews
90% Excellent
30 reviews
4.90
2024–2026
Cleanliness 5.0
Accuracy 4.9
Communication 5.0
Location 4.8
Check-in 4.9
Value 5.0
30 reviews
Abdulaziz
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
Everything’s good
Matias
Good, 2 months ago
Thank you. The house is very nice, although I would improve some things. Very good services and an amazing chef. Just getting there was a bit uncomfortable because it was a dirt road and it had a lot of potholes.
Yvonne
Excellent, 5 months ago
Casa Xuul worked well for our family of 12, ranging in age from 1 - 80. The beautiful house and surroundings and the attentive staff made our stay enjoyable. Angi, with the help of her team, is a wonderful chef and Victor was most helpful and very responsive to our needs and requests. As described, the unpaved road leading to the casa is quite bumpy, but it is walkable, and only a 10 min ride to a beautiful cenote. Along the way there are also a number of small hotels with restaurants and beach access. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.
Priyanka
Excellent, 5 months ago
Maria and Victor were amazing hosts! They made sure we were taken care of and were accommodating to us. Throughout the booking process all requests and questions were responded to timely. I really appreciated the chef service - chef Angela was amazing! Favorite food of my trip.
Kimberly
Excellent, 7 months ago
Wow what an amazing place!! Both private chefs were amazing. Victor went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of. Both hosts were very communicative. I highly recommend this place.
Peter
Good, 7 months ago
We enjoyed our stay. The villa itself is beautiful, well-designed, and comfortable for a group. The bedrooms are lovely, the ocean view is amazing, and despite some past reviews, we found the road in to be manageable and not an issue. In fact, being slightly removed from the main strip was a positive. The staff were truly outstanding. The chef and her assistant were exceptional, the cleaning staff were respectful and thorough, and Victor, the property manager, was consistently available, friendly, and a pleasure to deal with. The property shares an entrance and driveway with the neighbouring villa, which is its twin, and the third-floor pool is shared as well. During our stay, the neighbouring guests played loud music at times, which was annoying. The staff did their best to help, but the overall atmosphere reflects Tulum’s current party-oriented scene—particularly in January, when EDM festivals take place. Given the premium price point, it’s worth noting these dynamics.
Host Response
Peter: Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the villa, the design, the comfort, and especially the service provided by our team. Your kind words about the staff and Victor mean a great deal to us, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with them. Your stay coincided with the Zamna Festival, a major international electronic music event that takes place each January. During this time, the jungle and city of Tulum become the backdrop for electrifying nights, and the entire destination comes alive in celebration. For this reason, the streets, neighboring villas, and the city overall tend to be much livelier and busier than usual. Likewise, hotel and Airbnb rates increase during major international events such as this. While our team always does its best to assist when situations arise, we understand that this atmosphere may not align with every guest’s expectations, particularly for those seeking complete tranquility. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back during another season, when Tulum offers a calmer and more relaxed environment, and we’re confident the experience would better match your expectations. MJ
Tommy
Excellent, 9 months ago
Incredible stay. Book this place immediately. Our group of 7 scoured the area for a vacation spot and this place seemed too good to be true for the price, but it was the best decision we could have made. The only hesitation for this place: The road to get there was a bit bumpy - not an issue for a high clearance vehicle but otherwise you just need to drive slow. Now to the good stuff: 1. The staff - incredibly helpful with recommendations, booking, cleaning. Pretty much allowed the vacation to truly be carefree 2. The chef - chef Angelica is amazing. The food was delicious and plentiful every single day (even repeating dishes never got old). She was super flexible and accommodating to requests. 3. The space - incredible ocean views from rooftop pool and jacuzzi. Plenty of well thought out lounge areas for large groups. Overall great design and amenities for relaxation and exploration. There was mention of internet issues from previous guests but this seems to be resolved.
William
Good, 10 months ago
Casa Xuul is a beautiful, peaceful home! Just the place for our family to relax and decompress from day in and day out responsibilities. The staff was congenial and attentive, Victor in particular. The meals prepared by the chefs were "over the moon"! We can't recall any restaurants where we have enjoyed better culinary talent! Unfortunately, I did have to connect to the internet during our stay, and the strength of the wifi signal was inconsistent causing occasional disruptions (particularly upstairs). The unpaved road from Highway 307 to Casa Xuul was extremely rough and not well maintained! Definitely the biggest surprise. Other reviews noted the road's condition, but yet we were still taken back by the actual severity of the condition. Kept our speed to about 5km/h! Hard to understand why a road to such beautiful homes cannot be maintained on a more regular basis, if it cannot be paved.
Azzam
Excellent, 11 months ago
This place is 10 out of 10. The location is perfect if you’re looking to get away from everyone and everything Tulum city and the main strip is about 15 to 20 minute drive. off the highway or the main road to the property is a bit of a rough and bumpy road that should be fixed because it is extremely difficult driving on that road what made this day 10 out of 10 is Angie to cook the cook was everything breakfast lunch and dinner super clean the food was amazing chicken the rice to stay the tacos already above so yes I do recommend for you to book and stay here. Don’t think twice.
Ashley
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a fantastic time, and the beach house was picture perfect. We loved our stay and would recommend to anyone interested in Tulum. We’ll definitely be back!
Marton
Excellent, 1 year ago
This house is an absolute dream. The modern architecture is a real masterpiece. All the furnishings and appliances new and stylish. There are three swimming pools in the property, one in the garden overlooking the ocean, and two on the roof terrace. The water in the pools is crystal clean, the hot tub is heated. The pool on the roof terrace has a glass bottom and a glass wall, it's incredible. The master suite even has an outdoor shower (in addition to the indoor shower) with an outdoor tub that is so big, it could count as another pool! We had the private chef (Roberto) every day for all three meals. The food is excellent - healthy and tasty. We gave him free reign what to cook and we were always pleasantly surprised. The beach in front of the house is breathtaking. This is not a busy area and most times we did not even see other people around us. The overall area seems super safe. Maria Jose is an amazing host - super responsive and accommodating. We are so unbelievably happy!
Daniela
Excellent, 1 year ago
We loved every second in that house, the photos don't do it justice. Everything is very good, the staff 5 stars to all. We'd be back in a heartbeat. Maria Jose, super attentive. We loved it.
Lienka
Excellent, 1 year ago
What an incredible experience! The service was outstanding, and the communication was seamless. The chef was exceptional — we truly felt taken care of every step of the way. Everything was exactly as pictured. Thank you so much to a wonderful team!
Peter
Excellent, 1 year ago
Beautiful property which is well maintained. Host was very responsive and helpful. Recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful vacation.
Gabriel
Excellent, 1 year ago
truth they all behaved super well from the host to those who attended us super well very friendly very helpful very attentive thanks to the people of this super property