Tea
Reviews
16 total reviews
81% rated 5★
16 reviews
4.81
2015–2026
Cleanliness 4.8
Accuracy 5.0
Communication 4.9
Location 4.7
Check-in 4.9
Value 4.6
16 reviews

Melissa
Excellent, 8 months ago
Amazing location right in town, truly walkable to everything, with just a quick taxi ride to the beach. We felt completely safe and at home here. The listing is very accurate: you're by the jungle, so you'll see some bugs. We also had very heavy rain one day that caused a brief plumbing issue. That said, we share this not as a complaint but as a note for expectations - if you're looking for a luxury resort experience, this may not be your place. But if you want a well-loved, comfortable property in a fantastic, walkable location, this spot is absolutely your jam. The host, Téa, was incredibly responsive, and Soco, who cares for the property, is the sweetest and so helpful. Bonus: there's a very sweet dog and the friendliest cat on the property - they'll happily stop by for snuggles Thanks for sharing your mom's beloved spot with us!
Host Response
Thank you Melissa! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!

Amit
Excellent, 3 years ago
We'd never been to Tulum before, and were interested in spending a few days in the town, among the community. Stone Tree was perfect for that experience. We were able to walk every morning in a different direction and find cozy coffee shops, bakeries piled high with fresh local breads, and kids and even adults playing organized sports. The house itself is very spacious and blends artistic touches, aspects of local nature, and private spaces. There was someone at the house who cooked a meal for us at a reasonable additional charge. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Host Response
Thank you Amit! We enjoyed hosting you as well!

Ryan
Excellent, 4 years ago
Everything was perfect. Tea's responsiveness, cleanliness, accuracy for the location / listing, and value could not have been better. It is obvious how much love and thoughtfulness went into this house - we treated it with love and respect. Soco is a delight and incredibly helpful. It was great for a group of 9 - everyone had a bed and were comfortable throughout. Thank you again, Tea!

Olive
Excellent, 4 years ago
Beautiful, charming, relaxing place in a very convenient location. Walk to dozens of highly rated restaurants. We found it very easy to catch a cab to the beach from the nearby main road (Avenida). Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a cozy home to stay in while you adventure around Tulum!
Isabelle
Excellent, 5 years ago
This is the place to stay while visiting the town of Tulum and surrounding locations. This is a perfect home spot to cook and relax in in-between activities.

Karmjeet
Excellent, 5 years ago
For a local not over the top place to stay close to the center of Tulum, Tea’s place is an excellent choice.

Scott
Excellent, 5 years ago
Beautiful spot perfect location

Liam
Good, 7 years ago
Donna's communication is excellent and the Stone Tree is a great place to stay.

Pete
Excellent, 7 years ago
Donna's place lived up to its billing for us. Her home is a quiet oasis in a setting that provides a fascinating and authentic modern-day Mayan experience. Our group included two quite elderly folks and a disabled young man, and the place worked great for all of them. Be sure to experience Soco's mole!

Jean
Good, 9 years ago
Donna's place provides lodging for a large group in two well-designed and comfortable houses. When we wanted to gather, there was a large living room and beautiful patio, but when we wanted privacy, we could retreat to our bedrooms or small apartments and their adjoining patios. The patio pool is perfect for small children to play in and the adult also used it daily to cool off and relax. This location is perfect for the adventurous traveler who wants to experience small-town Mexican culture. Though the house itself has an oasis-like feel, it is located in an urban neighborhood. We enjoyed walking to downtown and to the neighborhood shops, fresh produce markets, restaurants and parks, and felt safe as we did so. But a traveler seeking a beachfront spa-style resort would be disappointed. Donna's communication with the guest before the trip is phenomenal. She provided numerous pages of tips, instructions, recommendations of places to go, and a local map. She also responded promptly to questions via email. The house manager, Soco, lives on-site but unobtrusively, and was tremendously helpful as well. Not only that, but she is a wonderful cook and provided us with two delicious authentic Mexican dinners. (This is a service that is arranged and paid for separately, not part of the overall rent). If you are comfortable using mass transit, Donna's tips tell you how to do so and taxis are also readily available. A rental car came in handy for excursions far out of town, but if we visit again, I think we would only rent one for a day or two of the trip, and use mass transit or taxis the rest of the time. We are very glad we stayed at Donna's place and were able to discover the many beautiful areas in and around Tulum. We highly recommend visiting the amazing cenotes at Dos Ojos and the beautiful beaches, including Playa Paraiso. We also enjoyed the Mayan Ruins at Coba, where you can ride in a pedicab on paths through the shady jungle while learning about Mayan culture. Xelha is a more modern eco-park/amusement park, but lots of fun as well.

Christopher
Excellent, 9 years ago
We had a great time, Soco and Donna made sure to take care of us!

Christine
Excellent, 9 years ago
Donna's place is gorgeous and a wonderful gem.

Biba
Excellent, 9 years ago
This was the absolute perfect house for our first trip to Tulum for our group of 6. Not only was it an authentic oasis in the middle of old town Tulum, but Donna has thought of everything in order for your stay to be comfortable. Fresh drinking water already provided in all the bathrooms to brush your teeth, covered trash cans since you can't flush tp, fans everywhere to keep you cool, etc. The furnishings, courtyard and layout were perfect for lounging and truly feeling like you were in paradise far from home. Everyone had their own rooms and private bathrooms. She provided us with tons of information. You couldn't pick a more perfect spot for a group who wants to be comfortable and feel like they're experiencing the ultimate and unique Tulum experience.

Pat
Good, 10 years ago
Soco was wonderfully warm and helpful. The house is not easy to find, but she gave helpful directions. It was clean and stocked with basics. She gave great directions for walking to a store where we could find essentials for breakfast. The neighborhood was a bit noisy with construction happening next door.
Host Response
I am very sorry that you had to endure Construction noise some days during your stay for the folks staying in the lower cottage unit. I was told by my neighbors when I left Tulum on Dec. 15th that they would be finished with their construction noise before you arrived. Unfortunately, they continued for some days during your stay. I asked Soco to please ask the neighbors to stop the construction as they said they would while I had guests. She said this would not be necessary as they had stopped construction a few days before you checked out. Sorry again that you had some days of noise in the lower cottage apartment. Generally speaking, we are a very quiet neighborhood by mexican standards.

Zachary
Excellent, 11 years ago
Wonderful stay. So sorry to have to leave. Had a wonderful meal prepared by Soco. Communication was easy and prompt through the whole process. The town is definitely where you want to be.

Tristan
Excellent, 11 years ago
This place was great. Soco was amazing and made the stay very enjoyable. We had her cook in-house for us one night and everyone agreed it was the best food we had eaten all trip. Highly recommended.
Host Response
It was our pleasure to have you and your group as guests & thanks for the review. Right on about Soco & her cooking....yum, I love food and she is the best Mx. cook!