Casa Mandala is a beautiful rental home in the heart of the Tulum beach hotel area. Mandala is set back slightly from the sea amidst the tropical gardens and palms trees of our Mahayana beachfront property. While the house is set back, Casa Mandala enjoys unrestricted use of a private shade palapa and lounge chairs directly by the sea. Excellent restaurants and yoga classes are within a few minutes. A private oasis in the boutique hotel zone on Tulum's stunning white sand beach! The space Casa Mandala has a simple aesthetic with modern clean lines and a wonderful connection to nature and the outside. A wall of glass doors open from the main floor to the patio area with a private pool. You are steps to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with coveted beach space reserved just for you. The villa has three levels. The living area and kitchen are on the ground level. There is a large dining table and a simple, but beautiful kitchen for preparing meals and keeping your beverages cold. Comfortable seating inside and out is perfect for lounging and relaxing with your group. The second-floor bedrooms have separate sliding glass entrances from the outside. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has a queen bed plus a single bed. The second-floor bathroom is shared, but each bedroom has its own bathroom entrance. The third floor is the master suite, with 360-degree windows providing views of the tree canopies. Relax in comfort with the king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Sleeping in the master feels like sleeping in an expansive treehouse. All rooms have AC, and there are fans as well if you prefer. Casa Mandala is great for those wanting to stay in the heart of Tulum! It is located at KM8 along the beach near La Zebra and close to Atila, Arca and Heartwood. Guest access Casa Mandala has a private pool. There are shade palapas and lounge chairs on the beach reserved especially for you. The house shares the property with three other houses. The grounds are landscaped and designed for privacy but they share a second seaside pool, boogie boards, and sea kayaks for you to use. A cute Taco and Breakfast bar is on the property to provide fresh food and drinks a la carte to enjoy by the sea or in the privacy of your villa. Our concierge team can arrange for a shuttle from the airport, massage, chef, or childcare services at the house so you can fully relax and enjoy your time. Covid testing available onsite to meet travel requirements - appointment required. Other things to note Casa Mandala is on our gated Mahayana Tulum property with security at night and staff onsite during the day. This property is not open to the public and for guests only. This property cannot be used for hosting outside guests. This villa has a private swimming pool exclusive for this villa plus a second seaside swimming pool that is a shared amenity with other property guests.

## The Space

Casa Mandala is a charming rental home located in the heart of Tulum's beach hotel area. Nestled slightly back from the shoreline within the tropical gardens and palm trees of the Mahayana beachfront property, the house offers a peaceful retreat. Although set back from the sea, guests have exclusive access to a private shaded palapa and lounge chairs right on the beach.

The villa features a clean, modern design that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. A wall of glass doors on the main floor opens to a patio with a private pool. Just steps away lies one of the world's most beautiful white sand beaches, with reserved beach space exclusively for guests.

Casa Mandala spans three levels:

- **Ground floor:** Living area and kitchen with a large dining table and a simple yet elegant kitchen for meal preparation and beverage storage. Comfortable seating is available both indoors and outdoors, ideal for relaxing with your group.

- **Second floor:** Two bedrooms each with separate sliding glass entrances from outside. One bedroom contains a queen bed, while the other has a queen bed plus a single bed. The bathroom on this floor is shared but accessible separately from each bedroom.

- **Third floor:** The master suite features 360-degree windows overlooking the treetops. It includes a king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. The master bedroom offers a unique experience, reminiscent of sleeping in a spacious treehouse.

All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning and fans for added comfort.

## Location

Casa Mandala is situated at kilometer 8 along Tulum’s beach, near popular spots such as La Zebra, Atila, Arca, and Heartwood. This prime location places you in the boutique hotel zone, close to excellent restaurants and yoga studios, making it ideal for those wanting to stay in the vibrant center of Tulum.

## Amenities

- Private swimming pool exclusive to Casa Mandala
- Shared seaside swimming pool accessible to guests of the property
- Reserved shaded palapa and lounge chairs on the beach
- Access to boogie boards and sea kayaks shared with other guests
- Landscaped grounds designed for privacy
- Onsite Taco and Breakfast bar offering fresh food and drinks à la carte, available to enjoy by the sea or in your villa

## Guest Access and Services

Casa Mandala shares the Mahayana Tulum gated property with three other houses. The property includes security at night and staff onsite during the day. It is a private residence area, not open to the public, and outside guests are not permitted.

Additional services arranged by the concierge team include:

- Airport shuttle
- Massage therapy
- Private chef
- Childcare services

Onsite COVID-19 testing is available by appointment to meet travel requirements.

## Other Information

- The villa’s private pool is for exclusive use by Casa Mandala guests.
- A second seaside pool is shared with other property guests.
- The property maintains strict privacy and security measures for guest safety and comfort.

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Stylish Villa w/ Private Pool on Tulum Beach! - Houses for Rent in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

This villa is incredible! Beautiful design, amazing pool, amazing service. It’s walking distance to all the great restaurants, we used a taxi only to go to Azulik/Papaya Playa. Cleaning crew was coming every day, and they were also flexible with timing. There is a breakfast/lunch restaurant in the garden and they have great food too. Definitely one of the best rentals we ever had. Next time I visit Tulum I’ll try to book this place again!

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy you loved the design, pool, and service. The location in the boutique hotel area sure does make it easy to explore Tulum. It’s great to hear the team took good care of you and that you had some great food at the taco bar 😊 We’d absolutely love to host you again on your next visit! 🌴✨

Beautiful accommodations and grounds.   Very helpful and responsive staff.

This place was top notch, very beautiful yard and surroundings, it’s less then 1 min walk to the beach which wasn’t bad at all, the shared yard and beach front worked out really well for our stay, house got cleaned everyday which was awesome. I would highly recommended this place!

Close to all restaurants, shops. The beach is only a few meters in front of the property. Peaceful and serene.

So happy you enjoyed your stay at our Mahayana Tulum property. We already look forward to your next visit!

Great location.  Amazing service.  Full cleaning each morning.   Right on the beach.  Fully functional A/C.   Great option for long or short term stay.   I’d stay here again if back in Tulum.

Thank you for staying with us at Casa Mandala at our Mahayana Tulum property! Glad to hear you were comfortable and the AC worked well. We will pass your kind works to our daily housekeeping team for ensuring your villa with sparkling clean each day of your stay. We hope you visit us again soon!

Words can’t express how our appreciation for the undivided attention to detail. Thank you

Thank you for staying with us! It was our absolute pleasure to be your hosts on the beach. We hope you visit us again soon 🙏

I can't recommend the Mahayana enough! You can't beat the location--peaceful, private beach, close to my favorite restaurant Hartwood ,and South Tulum--and the private taco stand onsite was fantastic. The staff were helpful and kind and the property manager was responsive and communicative. The home and rooms were beautiful and well-appointed. If a relaxing Tulum vacation is what you're after, this is the place for you.

Thank you so much for staying with us! Our Mahayana property's location is premium, allowing you to enjoy the best of the beach area. We also love Hartwood, which is just a few minutes' walk from the property. We hope you visit us again soon!

Thank you for staying with us again Yakov! It was our pleasure to host you at the Mahayana property. We hope you visit again soon!

We had an unbelievable stay. The pictures don’t do this place justice. We traveled with our parents and two young children and it was perfect for our group of 6. We enjoyed the “taco shack” on the property and ate breakfast there on the beach every morning. The location is perfect, as it’s walking distance to many restaurants and bars. Snow and her team were very attentive. We would absolutely stay here again and plan to in the future!

Thank you for choosing our Casa Mandala villa with the private swimming pool on our Mahayana Tulum property. We loved hosting your family and already look forward to your next visit. You always have a home on the beach.

We loved our visit! If I were to go back to Tulum, we’d definitely rent again though probably the front house on the beach over the house closer to the road. We had chosen this one because it had a private pool but the ocean is gorgeous and warm and the pool was cooler and always shaded and not all that private. The location of all the houses is fantastic for beach and all restaurants, coffee, etc. we loved it!

Thank you for staying with us at Casa Mandala! Casa Mandala is the only villa on our Mahayana property with a private swimming pool but there is also a shared seaside pool all our guests are welcome to use and the sea is great for swimming. 3BR Casa Bonita, Casa Gaia, and 4BR Casa de las Palmas are all direct seafront. Great to hear you loved the location of our small collection of beach homes. We have a great spot in Tulum to explore the area by walking and enjoy Tulum beach. We hope you visit us again soon!

Great Villa! Fantastic staff! Amazing Vibes!

Thank you for staying with us at Casa Mandala! We loved hosting you on the beach and hope you visit us again soon! You are always welcome at our Mahayana homes.

We had the best time at this villa in Tulum! It's right on a beautiful, quite and peaceful beach, but also super close to great coffee shops and restaurants. The place is relaxed, we’ll equipped, and feels natural – a real chill vibe. The staff were super kind and always there to help, and Guy, the owner, was awesome – friendly and helpful. It was great for the kids too. They had a blast with the boogie boards and sand toys. We loved it here. Can't wait to come back!

Thank you for staying with us on the beach! We loved hosting your family and home you visit us again soon. You are always welcome! We love our family groups and do our best to make sure everyone can fully relax and enjoy themselves.

Absolutely amazing space, the home the shared areas on the beach all better than expected. Staff was amazing, daily x Cleaning, recommended tours place s to eat.everything is so well crafted and taken care of, felt like someone’s amazing home Fish tacos and salsa verde very solid. Thanks all

Thanks for staying with us at Casa Mandala! It was our pleasure to be your hosts and offer you a relaxing holiday on the beach. We hope you visit us again soon!

Thanks for visiting us on the beach! We hope you stay with us again one day!

Beautiful place in one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, right in the most fashionable place. Highly recommended. The attention from all the staff was amazing

Hermoso lugar en una de las playas más hermosas del mundo, Justo en el lugar más de moda. Súper recomendado. La atención de todo el personal fue increíble

¡Mils Gracias por las hermosas palabras! Fue un placer que usted se hospedara con nosotros en Tulum.

Snow’s air bnb is spectacular all around! What a magical and gorgeous space! So well located, so beautiful, peaceful, so much nature, the beach is amazing, housekeepers came daily and made sure everything was like hotel room service, there is breakfast right on property and next door literally steps away! There is full time staff and security at all times. Chabely, another manager there was amazing and gave me so many recommendations of things to do as well and was so helpful, kind and responsive! I will most definitely be coming back to stay with them and highly recommended this property to anyone!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Thank you for an amazing experience!

Thank you for staying with us Gina! Great to hear you had an amazing experience and felt well cared for by our staff.  I will share your kind words with our team and we hope to welcome you back soon!

Everything is great, we will definitely return. The best of all the location!

Todo muy bien sin duda volveremos. Lo mejor de todo la ubicacion!

Es genial saber que te encantó la ubicación en la zona de hoteles boutique de Tulum. Siempre es bienvenido y estamos ansiosos por recibirlo nuevamente.

We stayed for my bachelorette party and loved it! There is a gate that enclosed the property and locks for the doors that made us feel safe. It's right on the beach with its own pool and a public pool. There is even a little food stand for guests of the property only with the best quesadillas and fresh juice! Housekeeping was amazing and the concierge gave as a thorough tour of the house. The location is right near all the best beach clubs and restaurants. It can get a little noisy at night but they provided ear plugs that solved that problem. I wish I could have stayed longer I loved it.,

Thank you for staying with us for your bachelorette! Great to hear you enjoyed the central location and felt relaxed and well cared for during your holiday. Wishing you all the best and hope you visit us again soon. We will take excellent care of any friends you send out way!

Loved the area. Walking distance to beach and great restaurants. The breakfast and taco bar was so convenient and yummy!

Thank you for the kind review! We hope to welcome you back soon!

Great location! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The taco stand within the villa area is super convenient and great for breakfast/lunch.

Thank you for the review! Happy you enjoyed the central location and the hosting style of our staff. We will pass your compliments to our chef at our guest-only seaside Mahayana Taco & Breakfast Bar. We hope you visit us again soon!

Everything was amazing. Exceeded our expectations. We had an incredible time… Cannot wait to come back!!

So great to hear! It was great to welcome you to the beach. We hope to see you again very soon! You are always welcome at our Mahayana homes.

This place is incredible. The location is perfect and all the best restaurants are walkable. The house was super clean and it was really nice having housekeeping everyday which most airbnbs don’t offer. Everyone staying at the other houses in the compound was so nice and we all became friends. The staff is amazing and trust me when I say to get the fish tacos from the food stand. They were INCREDIBLE. The only thing to be aware of is the noise, especially in the master can be pretty loud from the street. If you are a light sleeper id suggest just choosing one of the other bedrooms or one of the houses closer to the beach as the noise won’t be as bad. We loved staying here!! Highly recommend!

Thank you for the review! Our Mahayana property has 4 homes and a Treehouse. Casa Mandala does enjoy the private pool but is closer to the beach road and restaurants so more sound affected than the others. So happy you enjoyed your time. You are always welcome at our beach homes!

Me and our group had a great stay. Great location, great service, great communication. The pictures match the description, and I would very much consider coming back here

Thank you for the review! We hope you stay with us on the beach again soon!

Beautiful place and service, highly recommend.

Thank you for the kind review! Happy you enjoyed the services and the location of our Villas! Please visit us again soon.

Absolutely fabulous time at this villa. We were 6 friends looking for a combination of fun, relaxing and great food and this really was the perfect trip. The concierge did a wonderful job coordinating everything we needed for our trip. Pictures can’t describe how spectacularly beautiful the property is. Added luxuries are the cleaning staff that come everyday and ensure the place is orderly. It felt very safe with the security. It got much busier come the weekend and there is a bit of road noise that can be heard from the house but it’s still a fantastic please. I would give ten stars if I could. Customer service was excellent, beach chairs and pools were fantastic and the perfect temperature. I can’t wait to return. It’s also in the perfect location and walking distance to the best things Tulum has to offer. Highly recommend.

Thank you for staying with us at Casa Mandala! We love to host groups and always do our best to make group travelling easy and relaxing. I will share your kind words with our staff. We hope you come back soon!

I want to thank the entire Staff for always being on the lookout, supporting and resolving. Hurricane Grace touched us during our stay and were always supported to be safe and not uncomfortable, we really appreciate it. The house is very nice, very clean and comfortable; however there is a lot of noise during the night as it is right on the street and close to bars and restaurants so you can hear the cars and music all the time and from very early there is noise. We went as a family with small children and the location is not recommended to go with children because of so much noise and people still being pandemic season. But if you go for a party and have everything close by, the location is ideal.

Quiero agradecer a todo el Staff por siempre estar al pendiente, apoyando y resolviendo. Nos tocó el huracán Grace en nuestra estadía y siempre nos apoyaron para estar seguros y no pasar incomodidades, lo agradecemos muchísimo. La casa es muy linda, muy limpia y cómoda; sin embargo hay mucho ruido durante la noche ya que está a pie de calle y cerca de bares y restaurantes entonces se escuchas los carros y la música todo el tiempo y desde muy temprano hay ruido. Nosotros fuimos en familia con niños pequeños y la ubicación no es la recomendable para ir con niños por tanto ruido y gente aún siendo temporada de pandemia. Pero si vas en plan de fiesta y tener todo cerca la ubicación es la ideal.

¡Gracias por la reseña! La Casa Mandala está más cerca de la calle y tiene una ubicación muy céntrica, por lo que se ve afectada por sonidos más urbanos. Estamos trabajando en formas de reducir el ruido que aumentó cuando el área se hizo más popular. Recomendamos que los grupos familiares se queden en Casa Bonita, que está más cerca del mar (y más lejos de la carretera). Ambas casas se encuentran en nuestra propiedad de Mahayana Tulum Beach Homes con el mismo nivel de atención por parte de nuestro personal. Mandala disfruta de una piscina privada, pero es mejor para grupos que no son sensibles al sonido.

Amazing girls trip at Snow’s property for a long weekend! There were 6 of us and we had plenty of space. The staff was amazing and the house was perfectly clean. Their concierge was great, very quick to respond and helped us set up round trip transportation, recommendations for food, etc. Would definitely go back!

It was such a pleasure to host your group! Great to hear you enjoyed the concierge services and the personal care from our staff. You are always welcome in Tulum!

Truly a special place. Snow and everyone at the property were on the ball, friendly and helpful. Such an amazing property!

Thanks so much for staying with us! Glad to hear you had a great stay. We hope you visit us again soon!

Beautiful 3-story house! We had an easy friendly check-in with owner. Housecleaning did a wonderful job throughout our stay! Two property guards were around to help and make sure no one came up off the beach that did not belong there. Boogie boards and kayaks included were great! There are 3 houses between this house and the ocean which blocks the cool ocean breeze. We wish we had booked the house in front with ocean views, and would book that house next time. Location is great for being right in middle of the actions. The top master bedroom of this beach house was beautiful but very loud with construction truck street noise and taco truck bell ringing 5am-midnight (even through my earplugs). The bottom floors were protected by a cement house behind which blocked street noise for bottom two floors. Things to consider: 5 mini Nespresso pods were included, so we bought two more boxes from property manager for $30. We rented bikes down the street for a day $15 each and that was fun! The algae bloom was a bummer and very stinky and effected all of Tulum. The mosquitos are a nuisance this time of year and impossible to keep out of main living area. We got bit a lot no matter how much spray we put on. All of this, I would stay at this property again!

Thank you for the review! Happy you enjoyed the hospitality and security of our Mahayana property. Many guests choose Casa Mandala for the private pool but if you prefer to be closer to the sea the 4BR Casa de las Palmas, 3BR Casa Bonita, and Casa Gaia house are all closer to the sea and have great breeze and views.   There is AC in all the rooms at Casa Mandala to keep things cool but the doors and windows must be closed for it to be effective. We do treat for mosquitos 2 times per week but depending on the weather and direction of the breeze every once in a while they come from the jungle side. We do our best to keep the beach and property looking beautiful by raking daily, but nature has other plans some days. We hope you come back to stay with us again and book one of the seafront homes!

Perfect house!! Walking distance from everything. Awesome staff, very clean...

So happy you enjoyed your stay! It was a pleasure to host your family on the beach. We hope you visit us again soon.

They were a few very good days, we had all the attention and support from Mandala house, the house is beautiful and the location is perfect, we had  pharmacies, restaurants and beach clubs a few steps away, we walked everywhere by the proximity, everything was very practical, we worked from home, the internet connection is perfect for conferences and children take their classes, we will be back soon! Thank you

Fueron unos días muy reparadores, tuvimos todas las atenciones y apoyo por parte de casa mándala, la casa es preciosa y la ubicación es perfecta, teníamos  farmacias, restaurantes y clubes de playa a unos pasos, caminábamos a todos lados por la cercanía, todo fue muy práctico, nosotros trabajamos desde casa, la conexión a internet es perfecta para conferencias y los niños tomar sus clases, volveremos pronto! Gracias

Estamos muy contentos de saber que el wifi rápido le permitió a usted trabajar y a sus hijos ir a la escuela, y que pudo disfrutar de la belleza de la playa y el área. Gracias por quedarse con nosotros y esperamos que regrese pronto!

This place was wonderful and is exactly as advertised Enjoy 😊

Thank you for the kind words and for staying with us in Tulum! We hope you visit us again soon. You are always welcome.

So happy you enjoyed the location and felt safe and relaxed on our property with the caring staff and security onsite.

The house is much nicer than the photos, the beach is amazing and has the best location possible.

La casa es mucho más bonita que en las fotos, la playa es increíble y tiene la mejor ubicación posible.

¡A todos les encanta la ubicación central y el acceso a la playa! Gracias por estar con nosotros. ¡Feliz de que haya disfrutado del estilo de la casa y de su tiempo en nuestra propiedad Mahayana! ¡Vuelve pronto!

Snow’s property was everything and more during our stay in Tulum. Walkable to restaurants and bars, beachside (definitely worth it), and with the daily housekeeping and security, the place was kept clean and safe. My one recommendation is to bring plenty of cash! There are only a few ATMs in Tulum, and the ones we found were not in service.

Location is everything in Tulum! You want to stay directly on the beach with unrestricted beach access for the best experience. We are happy to hear you felt safe and well cared for during your stay with us. Thank you for the travel tip as well! It is true that cash is the best form of payment and often the ATM's run out.

Our stay at Casa Mandala exceeded all of our expectations. The house was absolutely stunning and looked even better than the photos. The interiors and architecture of the house itself and compound is beautiful. A real gem in the heart of Boca Paila, walking distance to all of Tulum's best restaurants, bars, hotels. From the street, the house is very private and feels safe. It has it's own private pool but also has a second pool directly on the beach with lounge chairs and day beds. The staff would clean the entire house every day and make sure to come when we were not in the house not to be disturbed. The host would be available at all time through Whats-app giving us great recommendations for places and addresses to go nearby. I will definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to rent a stylish property in Tulum for a few days and want to be close to everything, unlike most other rental properties in Tulum which are actually in the town area which is not directly near the action and hotels (Boca Paila). Could not be more satisfied with our stay.

Thank you for staying with us and for the kind words! It was out pleasure to host your group and we hope you visit us again in Tulum. We do offer lots of guest support and services at the house. And if you need anything, we are happy to assist!

Came for a birthday getaway. Had an amazing experience. The house was beautiful in perfect location. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I could not recommend this place more. Will definitely check out the other properties. Unforgettable experience if you’re into the rustic/jungle vacation.

We are so happy you enjoyed your time! You are always welcome at our homes and we can’t wait to have stay with us again 😊

Excellent location and great attention by the host. The house is perfectly fashioned in minimal beach style, the kitchen is well equipped, pool clean and fresh, beach 30 second walk from the terrace area. Also more than enough parking space. Note that there are specific rules to be followed regarding air conditioning (can´t have it on during some hours of the day) and music volume (the property is part of a little 4 house complex).

Thank you for the review! We hope you visit us again on the beach. You are always welcome.

Excellent hosts and an awesome place! It is centrally located to restaurants and shops, and the private beach made it even better. Would definitely stay again!

Happy to hear you enjoyed the awesome location. We would love to have you stay with us again, the sooner the better! You are always welcome at our beach homes.

We had an amazing stay! The house was absolutely beautiful. We really loved the eco-friendly elements, the lovely private pool, access to the kayaks and paddle board, and services available. Guy and Chabely were really sweet and communication was very quick and easy while we were there, plus they gave very helpful recommendations. LOVED our stay and would highly recommend :)

Thank you for the kind review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the house! We hope you find your way back to Casa Mandala again soon!

Thank you for the review Robyn!  Please come stay with us again soon.

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Mandala with my husband’s siblings and our 1 year old son. The home is beautiful and really has everything you need for a comfortable stay in Tulum. We loved the location, right in the best part of the beach and close to all restaurants. Chabely (the property manager) was a joy and was always super responsive and helpful. She equipped us with a pack and play and a high chair. There are plenty of beach toys as well as boogie boards and kayaks! The house is quiet and a little refuge but also a 30 second to 1 minute walk to the beach. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks to everyone for a wonderful vacation in Tulum.

We were a group of 7 adults who booked Casa Mandala for a bachelorette party and could not be happier with the house. The pictures are exactly what you get--a home with beautiful and unique details with a short walk to a fairly private beach. We were there to celebrate so definitely made some noise but we didn't receive any complaints, which we really appreciated. The area is quiet but very close to the major restaurants and shops. The home and pool were cleaned everyday and Chabely, the manager of the properties onsite, was extremely helpful, flexible, and accessible. Just a note to potential renters that the AC is only on from 7pm to 8am to save energy and that is just the rule for the area. The suite upstairs does not have AC but the nights were breezy and there were fans. We didn't end up using the pool but it was bigger than expected. We were very happy with our stay and would definitely consider coming again.

I love to travel, and doing such, I heavily rely on reviews to help me plan the best trips I can. In return, I take great care in making sure I leave accurate-as-possible reviews for others, too. We recently stayed at Casa Mandala for two nights during a week-long family vacation. The house is beautiful, hands down, and it's in the perfect area for walking to La Zebra, Taqueria La Eufemia, Casa Banana, etc. We always felt safe. Bernardo was a pleasant, friendly host, but for some reason I had issues getting in touch with him. Fortunately, I was able to message Snow, and she in turn would communicate with Bernardo our needs and he would respond fairly quickly.  While the house is kind of surreal in the architectural and landscape sense, it has no ocean breeze or view. You can't even hear the ocean. One of the photos shows a "peek through the green foliage" to the ocean, and I assumed this was near the house. It isn't, and is more likely in front of Bonita or next to Gaia instead. Despite this misunderstanding, the walk to the beach wasn't that difficult, and took only a couple of minutes at a leisurely pace with three kids.   The wifi is a bit of a disappointment. Yes, there's wifi available - but the networks are actually located within the other houses on the property. We had perfect reception while at the beach, but once we were back at the house our service was limited to the pool area only. None within the house, so anything requiring wifi had to be done outside, and I was only able to make phone calls outside the gate, by the street.  Our three kids slept on the second floor, while my husband and I slept in the master on the third level. It was pretty surprising to realize the only accessible stairway to the different levels are outside, leading up from the living area downstairs. Also, not all of the doors lock from the inside. I slept like a hawk the first night, listening for anything out of the ordinary. Fortunately, we didn't have any problems, but I think it's important to let others know this fact, since some people may have a bigger issue with this than we did.  After a very hot, restless first night, Bernardo came by and offered us a chance to move to Casa Bonita - ocean view, ocean breeze, ocean sound.. ahhh! Had it been just us, we would've jumped at the opportunity, but our kids liked to enjoy the pool at night so we stayed. Next time, I would definitely consider Casa Bonita before the other houses, simply for the view!  Even after the hiccups and unexpected surprises, we absolutely loved and enjoyed the stretch of beach we had, and our family had a blast with the boogie boards and kayaks! Thank you Snow for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy Casa Mandala, and the beautiful beach!

We are happy you enjoyed your time on the beach. Casa Mandala is set back 40m from the beach. It does not have the same view as the homes at the front of the property - Casa de las Palmas, Casita Bonita + Casa Gaia, but it has the pool and shade palapas and loungers on the beach for you to use.   We are in the process of boosting our wifi signal on the property. We added boosters to the beach area and the system works so well we are adding it to the rest of the property as well so there is a strong signal throughout the property.   Tulum is a safe area. However, we want you to feel comfortable and relaxed. To put guests at ease have added security at night starting Oct 15th. We are also looking into other lock options for the doors. They do all close securely from the inside at the moment, but we would like to improve our system.   Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us! We hope you return to Tulum soon.

Our stay at Casa Mandala was great! Guy was our host on site and he was very welcome and informative. He was there when we needed him, but also respected our privacy. The location in Tulum made it easy to get to all of the great restaurants and shops and the beach set up is beautiful and relaxing. We were there during the off season, which meant we practically had the beach to ourselves. It was pretty hot at night, since the house is set back from the beach and there is no AC. There is a cat that lives on the grounds, Frank Sinatra, who is really cute and just lounges around. Overall, our stay was great and we fell in love with Tulum.

Thank you for sharing your experience. We enjoyed hosting your group and hope you return to Tulum. Kind regards, Snow.

We had a wonderfull stay at Casa Mandela at the end of a trip through Yucatan and Calakmul Biosphere. It was very nice to stay in Tulum and enjoy of some wonderfull activities and non-activities around.  As PRO's regarding the house I would say: Very nice arquitecture and lay out; Bernardo (our host since we never have been in touch with Snow who apparently is a secretary of the owner) was very helpfull and efficient; the beach and sea are really pleasant and close to many other places; the small pool in front of the house is a big plus too.  Nevertheless there are some con's that have to be taken into account: It can be very hot down there and there is no AC, which really makes sleeping and living a difficult thing (there are fans, but it is not the same). Generally I don't like AC and try to avoid it, but there, with 30°C I really missed it. Another downside for me, who love cooking, is that the kitchen utilities is basic. I missed for example an oven to cook, but then again this is a personal thing. Finally, it is important to note that this house does share the land with 2 other houses that are in front. So Casa Mandela is the third in line on the property, so on one hand it has no view at all on the beach but also it is right next to the road and right next to a parking lot of the hotel next door. The road can be noisy during the day (at night it is very quiet) and the parkinglot has a water truck coming twice a day doing a lot of noise with a power engine. So if hoping having quiet siestas, this is not the place.  Finally I missed some details of amenities like shampoo and why not something else...  Overall I would recommend this place but I believe it is overpiced for what it is (I paid around 725$).

First time using AirBnB, registered and booked in under 30 minutes the day before departure.  The property was fantastic and the owner and host were both pleasant and accommodating. We were happy with all aspects of the experience. Would book this property again. 

Thank you for staying with us. We enjoyed hosting you on the beach and look forward to your next visit.

Beautiful location, well laid out floorpan.  Very enjoyable for a family vacation.  Easy to find, easy to park.  Concierge very helpful.  Very clean and comfortable.

We love having families stay with us on the beach. We look forward to your return!

We've just returned from an amazing 5 day stay in Casa Mandala. We had come from 5 days partying at BPM festival in Playa, and this was the perfect place to relax and enjoy Tulum. Guy welcomed us at the property, which is very easy to find, and gave us a quick, friendly show around the house and the surroundings. Either himself or his manager Fernando was always around nearby if you needed them, but never too close to feel as if they were imposing on our privacy. They had just had lovely bamboo lights fitted along the sandy walkway down to the beach (literally less than 1 min away) which obviously helped if you want to sit on the beach and watch the stars at night. There are 4 sunbeds provided on the beach for you and this beach is paradise! It is one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever visited. There are no big buildings/hotels lining the beach, only low thatched rooftops and Palm trees as far as the eye can see. Chilled beach bars a plenty and a wide stretch of clean white sand, turquoise clear waters, all of which will take your breath away! Cleaners do a basic clean everyday, empty bins, wash dishes, tidy up a bit. The house felt very safe and private being surrounded by Palm trees, but along with that come some quite noisy exotic birds that started their "calls" early each morning. Next door on the beach you have Coconut Cafe that does delicious healthy breakfasts and fresh juices but is quite pricey. Along from that you have zebra, that have happy hour at their beach bar from 4-6pm. We would buy cocktails in takeaway cups and take them back to our sunbeds on our own little slice of paradise. The house is located on the best part of Tulum beach road as you have all the best restaurants in short walking distance. I would come back here in a heartbeat, thank you Casa Mandala for an awesome stay!

3BR Villa