A five-bedroom beachfront villa in Akumal, Casa Magica pairs a private pool and oceanfront gazebo with chef service, spacious suites, and room for up to 12 guests on Jade Bay.
The Space
Casa Magica, meaning "Magic House" in Spanish, is a five-bedroom beachfront villa located 1.5 miles south of Akumal on the white sand shores of Jade Bay. Surrounded by lush tropical palms, this villa combines rustic tropical charm with modern comforts, creating a unique ambiance inspired by ancient worlds.
The open and spacious floor plan unites the living, kitchen, and dining areas. The living room features elegant wicker sofas adorned with warm green and red pillows beneath a majestic two-story domed brick ceiling. The solid wood dining table seats eight comfortably, perfect for enjoying traditional Mexican meals prepared by a professional chef or self-cooked in the fully equipped kitchen designed to satisfy even the most discerning cooks.
Glass doors open from the living and dining areas to a beautiful outdoor space featuring a deep blue pool with varied depths, ledges, and steps for sunbathing in the water. Surrounding the pool is a soft lawn intersected by cement pathways leading to individual sun decks. A unique wooden gazebo offers shaded oceanfront seating, ideal for relaxing with a drink.
Bedrooms
- Downstairs master suite: Ocean view king bedroom with large sliding glass doors opening to the pool area, featuring a spacious bathroom with an oversized shower.
- Upstairs master suite: Ocean view king bedroom with a private covered balcony, large bathroom with double sinks, oversized shower, and tub.
- Second-floor guest room: King bed with ocean view, private bath, and access to a large oceanfront balcony.
- Second-floor guest room: Two queen beds with jungle views through panoramic windows, private bath, and private ocean view balcony.
- Guesthouse (Casita): King bed, full kitchen, sitting area, air conditioning, and balcony.
Location
Casa Magica is situated on one of the Riviera Maya’s lesser-known beaches, Jade Bay, renowned for its crystal-clear, protected waters teeming with vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish, perfect for snorkeling.
During summer months, endangered sea turtles nest on the beach, offering guests the rare opportunity to witness baby turtles hatching and making their way to the sea—a truly unforgettable natural spectacle.
While the villa provides privacy and tranquility, it is just a short walk along the beach to Akumal’s center, which offers shops, restaurants, diving facilities, and more. Nearby attractions include:
- Ancient Mayan archaeological sites
- Shopping along Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue
- Deep-sea fishing excursions
- Spa and massage services
Amenities
Indoor Features
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Central air conditioning
- Ceiling fans throughout the villa
- Satellite TV with music channels
- Five flat-screen TVs (32")
- Bluetooth stereo system
- Netflix account access
- iPod player
- Full Wi-Fi coverage across the property
- In-room safes for valuables
- Hair dryers in each bathroom
- Purified drinking water via 5-gallon dispenser
- All linens, towels, and beach towels provided
- Two cribs and two highchairs available
Outdoor Features
- Beachfront location with rare sand-bottom ocean access
- Swimming pool with varied depths
- Two outdoor dining areas
- BBQ grill
- Outdoor shower
- Private parking
- Three double kayaks available
Services Included
- Professional chef services
- Arrival dinner (if requested), up to three meals per day, and departure breakfast
- Groceries included plus a USD $25 daily shopping fee
- A USD $1000 food deposit is required; the chef will provide grocery receipts
- Maid service six days a week (Monday to Saturday)
- Nighttime security from 6 pm to 6 am
Additional Information
- Washer and dryer are available for staff use only (bedding, etc.). Guests may request laundry service from the maids and arrange pricing directly.
- Iron available upon request.
- Assistance with airport transfers and car rentals can be arranged.
- The villa includes four bedrooms in the main house plus one bedroom casita, totaling five bedrooms.
- Please note that seasonal currents and weather patterns may cause seaweed accumulation on the beach.
Guest reviews
4.9
· 35 reviews
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What guests are saying
5
Westin
6 months ago
10/10! My family of 10 (6 adults, 4 kids) had a great stay at Casa Magica. Plenty of privacy, relaxation, and service to make it feel like a true vacation. Chef Martin & Gabby were amazing! Real friendly and family oriented. Had exceptional service and great food, 5star! Would highly recommend. Definitely looking to use their services again! Communication is key. Be sure to communicate any additional needs or deposit inquires daily. Bring water shoes! Shoreline is rocky and the sargassum was bad during our stay. Nothing you can do, just be mindful of the time of year. All-in-all, we had a great time and would stay here again!
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Aubrey
6 months ago
This AIRBNB is one of the best. The absolute stand out was chefs Martin and Gabi. The food was better than a 5 star resort, certainly the highlight of our trip! The area was affected by sargassum while we were there, but the pool and setting were ideal. We loved our stay and would highly recommend.
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Brady
6 months ago
This was the perfect set-up for our crew of 8 adults / 5 kids. We would absolutely return to the same villa! - Great layout, comfortable and clean rooms. - Communication (Gustavo) was great, and accomodated requests like extra cribs, high chairs, etc with no issue. - Cleaning (Reina) and maintenance (Marcos) were excellent. - Meals (Gaby) were fantastic. - Setting up any extras (shopping transportation, airport shuttles, massage, groceries) was very easy and fair. Our only notes (not criticisms, just to be aware): - The pool isn't heated. It warms up well in the sun so non-issue for us, might be chilly in colder seasons. - Groceries are paid in cash. The structure is a deposit and then top-ups as needed. We figured the deposit was an estimate for the week and so didn't budget enough extra cash for the top-ups. Everything is backed up with receipts so we had no issue with the top-ups, just a note to bring LOTS of cash as we were quite low by the end.
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Kira
8 months ago
We had such a lovely time at Casa Magica! If you can believe it the house is even more beautiful than the pictures show. Our chefs Gabi and Gabi were incredible, their cooking was delicious. My 1.5 year old really liked the younger Gabi and would run over to her to get picked up every morning it was so heartwarming! Marcos set us up with an amazing cenote tour with his brother and Reina was so kind and kept the house looking great. Being right on the beach with relatively little foot traffic was so dreamy. I’m already looking forward to next year!
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Mark
10 months ago
The entire on-site staff was fantastic. Gabby our chef, Marcos who tended to the grounds, and the maid Reina. All so friendly. Food was delicious all week long.
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Vernon
1 year ago
We enjoyed our stay. It’s a very private, peaceful location. Unfortunately, due to the time of year, the beaches were not usable due to the sargassum seaweed. Enjoyed the chef service and Reina cleaned the facilites daily. The only negative that i could attribute to the house is the WiFi. It wasn’t reliable. However, everything else was perfect.
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Emmalee
1 year ago
Casa Magica was such a beautiful spot for our extended family to stay! There was plenty of room for our crew to spread out and have separate sleeping spaces along with common areas big enough for everyone to be comfortable. It was amazing to have our own pool as well as being right on the ocean. We loved having Gabriella and Juli cook for us! It fully allowed us to rest and soak in all the aspects of vacation! Marcos and Reyña also took such good care of us keeping us in fresh towels and fixing any repairs along the way. We loved our time!!
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Lauren
1 year ago
We had an amazing time at Casa Magica, celebrating multiple 40th birthdays! The house was very spacious & clean and the separate casita was perfect for the small family in our group. It was a dream spending our days drifting from pool to beach. The house staff were incredibly kind and accommodating—Gaby and Camilla kept us well fed with their delicious meals (some faves: chilaquiles, tuna sashimi, lime soup, and shrimp stuffed avocado) and nightly dessert celebrations; Reina helped with a load of laundry for some of us continuing our vacations; Marco cut down some fresh coconuts & told us about a nearby cenote; and Gustavo helped answer all our questions. We also had a relaxing yoga morning with Sofia and ventured to the ruins with Javier, ending with some snorkeling in a cenote. How to go about paying for meals was unclear in advance (just that we would have to), but we worked it out! Overall the location and trip was absolute MAGICA! Can’t wait to return.
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Sabrina
1 year ago
Would stay again…
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Ahlea
1 year ago
Our stay at Casa Mágica was glorious from start to finish. The house is more spacious than the pictures show and our family of 11 (9 adults and 2 kids) shared lots of beautiful moments together as well as ample space to not feel crowded. Fan favorites were the bed swing, sunrise from the beach chairs and stargazing from the roof. The architectural touches were a special touch and there are many nooks and comfy places to relax throughout the property. We enjoyed kayaking in the sea from our beach. We are glad we brought swim shoes because the beach is rocky. Gabby and Bullmaro were an extraordinary treat in the kitchen with their sweet presence and delicious meals. The salsa verde and salsa matcha are still raved about. They decorated for our birthday celebration and made fresh lobster and a tres leche cake. 🩵 We lost power for a day which ended up not being a big deal. We also enjoyed massages by the pool on our last day which was coordinated by Gustavo, the property manager.
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