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The Space
Villa Dos Jaguares offers a unique Mayan healing experience in South Akumal Bay. This 5,000 square foot villa is located directly on the beach along the beautiful Mayan Riviera. It is perfect for families or large groups seeking a memorable villa stay.
Designed by California architect Tony Gonzales, the villa draws inspiration from ancient Mayan sites such as Palenque, Uxmal, and Chichen Itza. Its layout follows a metric grid to create mathematical harmony and balance. The villa features white and silver marble floors sourced from Durango, Mexico, custom Honduran mahogany cabinetry and furniture, and artwork showcasing famous Mayan and Olmec sites. Art deco glass blocks in ocean and sky colors are incorporated throughout, including tall columns at the entrance and beachfront.
One of the villa’s highlights is the upstairs area with Mayan arches inspired by the Palace at Palenque. These arches are illuminated at night, creating a special glow alongside the central courtyard with stylized steps and tropical landscaping.
The spacious upstairs master suite includes:
- King-size bed
- Large bathroom with a soaking tub overlooking the ocean
- Open-air garden shower
- Oceanfront balcony with stunning views of the turquoise Caribbean
Downstairs, guests can relax under palapa hammocks in the tropical garden setting.
The upstairs guestroom offers a garden view, private bathroom, and a small outdoor deck ideal for watching sunsets. Another upstairs guest bedroom contains two twin beds and two futons.
On the ground floor, the villa includes:
- Living room
- Dining room
- Kitchen
- Two guest bedrooms, each with a private bathroom
- One bedroom has ocean views and direct beach access
- The other has a private entrance from the central garden, providing extra privacy and security
Bedrooms
- Upstairs Master: King-size bed
- Upstairs Guest: King-size bed
- Upstairs Guest 2: Two twin beds and two futons
- Downstairs Guest: Double bed
- Studio Suite: Queen-size bed
Complimentary Amenities
- One complimentary Maya chicken dinner (not available on arrival night)
- Four complimentary mystical massages (must be reserved within 48 hours of arrival)
Note: Complimentary amenities apply only to seven-night rentals at full rate.
Indoor Features
- Maid service Monday through Saturday included
- Air conditioning in bedrooms only
- Ceiling fans throughout the villa
- Wireless internet (bring your own laptop)
- Two televisions
- Hair dryers
- Large safe in the master bedroom for valuables
- All linens, towels, and beach towels provided
- Purified drinking water supplied
- Crib and highchair available upon request
Please note: The living room and kitchen are not air-conditioned.
Outdoor Features
- Beachfront location
- Private outdoor shower off the master bedroom
- Comfortable outdoor seating areas
- Two kayaks (one single and one double)
- Outdoor charcoal BBQ grill
- Rooftop observation deck
Location
The villa is conveniently situated:
- 5 minutes from Akumal
- 15 minutes from Puerto Aventuras
- 20 minutes from Tulum
- 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen by car
Guest Access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire five-bedroom beachfront villa.
Additional Information
- Rigorous cleaning protocols are in place, including the use of Clorox and a disinfecting fogger (U.S. NSF Certification No. 148127) to ensure guest safety.
- A washer and dryer are available for staff use only. Guests may request laundry service from the maid for an additional fee.
- There is no dishwasher; the maid will handle dishwashing during her visits.
- Wi-Fi is fiber optic but provided by a third party; speed and connectivity cannot be guaranteed.
- Cook services and professional chef options are available at an extra charge with prior arrangement.
- A private nighttime security guard can be arranged for an additional fee, typically covering 7 pm to 7 am.
- Seasonal currents and weather patterns may cause seaweed accumulation on the beach.
Guest reviews
4.7
· 52 reviews
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4.9
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What guests are saying
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Matt
3 months ago
Here’s a polished review that stays under 1,000 characters: Our experience was very disappointing. The property did not match the photos. The beach shown in the listing had clear blue water, but in reality it was covered with massive amounts of sargassum, making it impossible to reach or enjoy the ocean. The smell was overwhelming, like ammonia, and was difficult for our family, especially our kids, to tolerate. The villa itself was poorly maintained. There were cracks throughout the walls, outdated and worn furniture, and the home was not very clean. Bugs were everywhere, including inside the house even with the doors closed. Only the bedrooms had air conditioning, while the main living area became extremely hot and uncomfortable. The host was responsive, and Airbnb ultimately gave us a full refund, which we appreciated. However, paying nearly $3k for six nights for a family of six, then having to spend hours finding another place to stay at the last minute, not recommended
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Péterné
7 months ago
Very nice place. The villa isn't the latest model, but its layout is perfect. We really liked it.
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Sophie
7 months ago
We had an amazing week at Dos Jaguares. The house is as described and it was perfect for us (2 families with little kids). Rhett was super responsive and helpful during our stay. Rosa is the loveliest woman and cooked a wonderful meal for us. The area was very quiet and felt very safe. It was a lovely and peaceful experience. We would definitely come back!
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Christina
10 months ago
The home was beautiful. The manager was outstanding and super helpful. We felt prepared to enjoy our stay and welcomed. Rosa and her husband were the best and most kind. Really appreciated them and the food was fabulous. We couldn’t thank Rosa enough for her assistance and flexibility to keep our stay the most comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay
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Shelley
1 year ago
We were a group of 11 including 2 kids and 3 teenagers. We really enjoyed our stay at Dos Jaguares. There was plenty of room for everyone. The kids really took advantage of the kayaks and were out snorkelling every day. The Villa is in a bay so the water is calm and great for swimming. We walked to the Jungle Fish restaraunt (1 km North) twice and enjoyed the pool and delicious food. Our housekeeper Rosa and her husband were fantastic! They cleaned every day inside and out. They cooked 3 dinners for us at a very reasonable price. It's a 4 minute walk to the highway and we used the Collectivo for all our transportation needs for the price of a City bus ticket. There is gated security to our Street which makes you feel much safer. The Kitchen is very basic but doable. The beds are firm. Only the bedrooms are air conditioned but the main areas never felt too hot and there's always an amazing breeze from the Ocean. I would definitely recommend a stay at this Villa!
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Ido
1 year ago
We could barely rip ourselves away from this wonderful house. It was a perfect fit for our friends and our kids. And Rosa and Jaime (housekeepers) took such good care of us. Highly recommended.
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Nora & Gus
1 year ago
We loved our stay. It’s a beautiful house (especially for those that appreciate architecture) & was extremely comfy for our party of 6 adults & 2 kids. Appreciated the crib & high chair for my baby. The house sits on a gorgeous beach that is not too developed. There were workers cleaning the beach every morning from seaweed & garbage. Our son had so much fun playing in the sand (note water shoes are definitely needed to wade into the water). We also enjoyed using the 2 kayaks provided & were very happy the house had life vests. Rosa is extremely friendly & it was very nice to have someone come clean everyday for us to keep the house in order. Plenty of towels provided (& sooo soft!). We appreciated that the hosts provided us with guacamole & salsa for our arrival, as well as stocking the kitchen with beer, soda, water, ground coffee, oil & other essentials. We enjoyed Akumal & the house so much we didn’t end up going anywhere other than to eat (there are some spots nearby). Will
5
Ricardo
1 year ago
Peaceful place and in a beautiful setting. Safe and very conveniently located!
5
Liliana
2 years ago
Simply beautiful and highly recommended!
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Tam
2 years ago
We had a great time meeting Rhett, the property manager. He shared fantastic local restaurant recommendations, places to visit, and even emergency tips. Thanks! The place is fantastic and we want to come back. It's exactly as shown in the photos. We loved the welcome salsa, avocado guacamole, and chips, along with the high-quality drinking water that was always refilled. Special thanks to Rosa for the lovely, homey touches and for keeping the place nice and clean every day. The only thing we would have liked is more kayaks for the group, but it was already super nice to have 2 available. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!!
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