Oceanfront 4BR villa in Tulum with a private pool, beach palapa, hammocks, and direct beach access. Sleep 12 while enjoying sweeping sea views and a protected turtle-nesting beach.
The Space
Tres Palmeras is a beautiful oceanfront property located on the beach between Tankah and Solomon Bay, just 7 miles north of Tulum. Situated within the gated community of Tankah Tres, this beachfront home offers a relaxing retreat.
The house features four spacious bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There is plenty of room to unwind indoors, complemented by stunning outdoor areas including a lovely pool, a beach palapa with hammocks, private beach access, and breathtaking ocean views in every direction. This makes it an ideal vacation destination.
Tres Palmeras is an eco-friendly home positioned on a protected sea turtle nesting beach. From May through September, guests have the unique chance to observe loggerhead and green sea turtles nesting and hatching.
Throughout the rest of the year, the area offers excellent opportunities for bird watching, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, and various other water sports. The nearby Yucatan ruins are a major attraction. Tulum is one of Mexico’s most picturesque archaeological sites, while Coba is a 40-minute drive away and well worth visiting. Quintana Roo also boasts numerous freshwater cenotes to explore, including Casa Cenote nearby, where you can scuba dive, paddleboard, and kayak.
Most importantly, guests can relax and enjoy the beautiful Riviera Maya.
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the entire home, including:
- Front yard
- Driveway parking
- All patios
- Pool and palapa area
- Private beach access from the yard
Caretakers
Wilbert and Gloria are the friendly and attentive caretakers who live in the studio above the garage. They will welcome you upon arrival, assist with luggage, and manage the property throughout your stay.
Their services include daily housekeeping and maid service. They can also prepare meals and shop for groceries at an additional cost. Guests may use their services as much or as little as desired, coordinating either before or upon arrival. Gratuities are appreciated.
Meal Services
- Meals require 24 hours' notice for preparation.
- Menu is available on-site or can be sent prior to arrival.
Meal Prices:
- Breakfast: $8 USD per person
- Lunch: $10 USD per person
- Dinner: $12 USD per person
There is a $20 fee per grocery shopping trip plus the cost of groceries. Payment for meals and services must be made in cash at the end of your stay.
Breakfast Options
- Huevo a la Mexicana: Mexican-style eggs with tomatoes, onions, and Chile Serrano, served with toast or corn tortillas
- Huevo Ranchero: Eggs with tortillas and salsa roja, served with refried beans
- Scrambled eggs with refried beans
- Eggs with sausage and refried beans
- Sunny side up eggs
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Fruit plate
- French toast
- Pancakes
Main Dishes and Skewers
- Shrimp, mixed seafood, lobster, or chicken skewers served with rice and vegetables
- Chicken stuffed with cheese or vegetables
- Baked chicken
- Cochinita (slow-roasted pork)
- Nachos
- Ceviches (shrimp, fish, or mixed)
- Shrimp with garlic mojo or coconut sauce, served with rice and vegetables
- Chicken mole with chili chocolate sauce, served with rice and green salad
- Enchiladas (vegetable or chicken) with salsa roja or salsa verde, topped with cream, cheese, and onions
- Chicken kabobs with bell peppers, served with rice and vegetables
- Arrachera (marinated grilled beef) with guacamole and quesadillas
- Poc Chuc (marinated grilled pork) with rice, red onions, and tortillas
- Pescado en Tikin-Xic (grilled fish with achiote seasoning, onion, and vegetables)
- Fish filet cooked with butter and garlic, served with vegetables and rice
- Breaded and fried shrimp, served with rice and beans
- Chile Relleno (stuffed poblano chile) filled with ground beef or vegetables, potatoes, and onions, deep-fried in batter and simmered in salsa roja, served with rice and beans
- Breaded chicken breast (Pollo Milanesa), served with garden salad, cabbage, or rice
- Pollo Pibil: A popular Mayan dish made with mild red spices, onions, and tomatoes, baked in banana leaves, served with rice
- Grilled chicken served with grilled vegetables
Desserts
- Flan
- Chocolate or coconut ice cream
Guest reviews
4.8
· 69 reviews
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
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4.7
Communication
4.7
Location
4.8
Check-in
4.8
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What guests are saying
5
Anthony
4 months ago
This beach house was absolutely incredible. From the moment we arrived, I was floored by the view, it honestly took my breath away. The house itself is huge, beautifully laid out, and had more than enough space for everyone to relax comfortably. The location could not have been better. Being right on the beach made the entire stay feel unreal, and one of the most unforgettable parts was seeing sea turtles nesting right off the front steps every single night. It was such a rare and special experience. Ms. Gloria and her family supported us the entire stay. Their service was excellent from start to finish, and having a private chef made the trip feel completely effortless. Everything was handled for us, the food was amazing, and we were able to just enjoy the house, the beach, and the people we were with. My only recommendation is plan out meals for the week so you dont have to pay multiple fees to pickup supplies! One of the most memorable stays we have had. We will be back!
5
Lisa
7 months ago
Amazing place for our group of 7 adults! We spent the majority of our time outside by the pool and on the beach. Each bedroom had an incredible view of the morning sunrise and the rooftop displayed beautiful sunsets. We took advantage of the restaurants within walking distance as well as the scuba adventure just up the road. Gloria and Wilbur made our 6 nights a true vacation! They created 3 authentic dinners and 3 breakfasts. Incredible! They also kept our water stocked and the trash collected. Gloria and Wilbur taught us many things and answered our questions all without ever being intrusive. We are glad that we rented cars in Cancun so that we could handle our drive from the airport to Tulum and then make trips to the grocery/liquor store, Tulum’s town and beach areas, and to the Mayan ruins @Chichen Itza. It was a great week of family focused time. Thanks again to Wilbur and Gloria for their wonderful hospitality as hosts of this beautiful property.
5
McLeod
8 months ago
This was our second time staying here and it was just as incredible as the first! Wilbert and Gloria are the most amazing and wonderful people and always take great care of us, they really do make the experience exceptional. Honestly, they were one of the main reason we came back to this villa a second year in a row! We utilize their chef services for every dinner and it’s not to be missed, they are phenomenal cooks and provide a very authentic meal experience. Not to mention it’s more affordable, more food, and much higher quality than the handful of restaurants in the area. Don’t miss out on their cooking! The villa is very clean and well stocked, has everything you could need! Wilbert and Gloria tidy up, provide lots of fresh towels, restock the beach / pool towels, take out trashes, freshen up the rooms, and replace the filtered water jugs frequently which is a wonderful aspect of this villa. The property, outdoor area, and villa is gorgeous! Just book it! you won’t regret it
5
Rhea
9 months ago
The place was exactly as pictured and the staff was incredible. Feel lucky to have met such lovely people!
5
Charlotte
9 months ago
We LOVED our family vacation at Tres Palmeras! The beach was filled with cool sea life and reefs, the pool was lovely, the sunrise over the ocean was gorgeous every morning and the sunset and stars were stunning from the roof. It was the exact relaxation we were looking for, and we were very well cared for by Will, the caretaker, and his family. They cooked us delicious meals, cleaned while we were out, and kept our water restocked. Cannot recommend enough!
5
Burt
9 months ago
the house is beautiful in a protected safe area, immaculately clean and very comfortable for our family of 6 adults and 4 grandkids. the onsite staff are wonderful, they are excellent cooks , very friendly, keep the house and kitchen immaculate and were a real plus as they relieved the burden of cooking wonderful dinners which we selected. the only downside at this location is the inability to safely enter the ocean from the beach in front of the house because of dangerous irregular shaped and jagged rocks. for the family not interested in swimming in the ocean this is a perfect venue.
5
Cristina
1 year ago
We visited as a group of 8 friends and it was a perfect place for our reunion. The views and setting right on the beach is wonderful. The sound of the waves and the beautiful views from 3/4 bedrooms, and all the living space was so relaxing. We enjoyed most of our time lounging by the pool. The caretakers were very friendly and very accommodating to our preferences and requests, the food they prepared for all the meals was delicious and such a wonderful value. There were little things that could have made it a tiny bit smoother to be proactively informed about but whenever we asked we got the support and answers we needed. It was great to have the caretakers onsite for any questions or support needed right away. Overall a great value for the home and meals, and perfect fit with a group of 8.
5
Katherine
1 year ago
We knew we were lucky to rent Tres Palmas, and the atmosphere and home exceeded our expectations. With other places we have rented, the photographs carefully presented the best impression possible. This home the photos were realistic and showed casual images.
5
McLeod
1 year ago
There was so much magic about this place! The house was gorgeous, clean, and well kept. Very well stocked kitchen for anything you could need. The pool and outdoor space was incredible, we spent much of our time out there. All in all the property and home are a 10/10. However, that isn’t even the star of the show. Wilbert and Gloria are the most incredible and honestly the most notable part of our stay here. They are seriously the most kind and lovely people! They made our time outstanding in every way, we were truly sad to leave them (I still miss them). We had 6 or so meals that they made and every single one was delicious, some of the best food we had during our month long stay across the Yucatán. I highly recommend to schedule meals with them, it will be much better than any of the restaurants in a walkable distance. I’ve stayed in so many airbnbs all over the world and this one will forever stand out because of them. I hope the host can show them this (&tell them we love them ❤️)
5
Emily
1 year ago
We LOVED our stay here. I wish we could have stayed longer and would love to come back someday. You can see the ocean from almost every room. We unfortunately came during a bit of a cold spell, so we didn’t get to use the pool/outdoor space as much as we hoped, but it’s gorgeous. Wilbert and Gloria are lovely and so helpful. They speak English and Spanish, but we had fun learning a few Mayan words from Wilbert (that’s his native language). Along with housekeeping, they made margs and guac for our arrival, cooked us a delicious dinner one night, helped us to find a nice taxi company, and helped hire a massage therapist to come to the house. We felt so taken care of, and I’m very grateful. FYI we ended up renting a car and were very glad we had one. I’d recommend it, if you can. Once you enter the gated community, it’s about a 15 min drive down a long, unpaved road full of potholes to the house. Totally worth it, but it’s definitely a trek. Highly recommend!
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