Casa Playa Hermosa is on one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Mexico. Your beachfront backyard is a brand new infinity pool and deck that includes a beautiful pergola, a swim-up bar, and sunken lounge. It truly is paradise in the Mexican Riviera Maya. Swim, snorkel, scuba dive, kayak, or paddleboard in our tranquil bay. Take a siesta in the hammock under the shade of the beachfront balconies. Dine with the magnificent view of white sandy beaches. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves. The space Casa Playa Hermosa is a newly renovated villa that is warm and inviting. There are three bedrooms on the upper level, all with an ocean view. The main floor has an open-plan living and dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen. From the living/dining area, you will enjoy a full view of our infinity pool and the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Beautiful boho chic furnishings inside complement the tranquil white sandy beach outside. Across the enclosed and gated courtyard is a private casita with a kitchenette and a small dining set for four, king bed, queen-size sofa bed, full bathroom, and small living room with a TV. The perfect space for privacy and relaxation. The casita will be made available for groups of 7 or more. Guest access Casa Playa Hermosa is minutes away from the most beautiful cenotes (underwater caverns and swimming pools) in the world, the Tulum Ruins, swimming with sea turtles, snorkeling with exotic fish in a lagoon and in the reef, extreme ziplining and ATV tours, golfing at Bahia Principe, and the top adventure parks in Mexico: Xel-ha, Xcaret, Xplor, and Xenses. Other things to note For your comfort, we’ve installed individual air conditioning units in each bedroom, as well as in the living room and kitchen. We provide three 5 gallon water jugs for cold/hot water dispensers in the main house and the casita. We also provide fiber optic internet/wifi, and have three TV’s with Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as a DVD player and over 30 movies to choose from. We love board games and puzzles, so we have several for you to pick from. We also have beach gear for you to use and enjoy - snorkel gear, four life vests, sand toys, spikeball, volleyball, football, two kayaks, and a paddleboard. And for your peace of mind, we provide a private, on-premises security guard from 7pm-6am throughout most of your stay. Please see our list of amenities for a more complete list. We can also help with extra cleaning services and in-home meals. Please contact us for more information.

## The Space

Casa Playa Hermosa is a newly renovated villa located on one of Mexico's most beautiful sandy beaches. The property features a brand-new infinity pool and deck area, which includes a charming pergola, a swim-up bar, and a sunken lounge. This beachfront setting offers a peaceful retreat along the Mexican Riviera Maya.

Inside, the villa is warm and inviting with boho chic furnishings that complement the serene white sandy beach outside. The main floor has an open-plan living and dining area alongside a fully equipped kitchen. From this space, guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of the infinity pool and the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

The upper level contains three bedrooms, each offering stunning ocean views. Across the enclosed and gated courtyard, there is a private casita designed for privacy and relaxation. The casita includes:

- A kitchenette
- A small dining area for four
- A king-size bed
- A queen-size sofa bed
- A full bathroom
- A small living room with a TV

The casita is available for groups of seven or more.

## Location

Casa Playa Hermosa is just minutes away from some of the world's most beautiful cenotes—underwater caverns and natural swimming pools. Nearby attractions include:

- The Tulum Ruins
- Opportunities to swim with sea turtles
- Snorkeling with exotic fish in lagoons and coral reefs
- Extreme ziplining and ATV tours
- Golfing at Bahia Principe
- Top adventure parks such as Xel-Ha, Xcaret, Xplor, and Xenses

## Amenities

For your comfort, the villa is equipped with individual air conditioning units in each bedroom, as well as in the living room and kitchen. Additional amenities include:

- Three 5-gallon water jugs for cold/hot water dispensers in both the main house and casita
- Fiber optic internet and Wi-Fi
- Three TVs with Netflix and Amazon Prime access
- A DVD player with over 30 movies available
- A selection of board games and puzzles
- Beach gear including snorkel equipment, four life vests, sand toys, spikeball, volleyball, football, two kayaks, and a paddleboard
- A private, on-site security guard from 7 pm to 6 am for most of your stay

## Additional Services

Extra cleaning services and in-home meals can be arranged upon request. Please contact the host for further details.

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Our family had a wonderful time at this home!  Our family didn’t want to leave to go back home!!  We loved the beautiful pool. My three children LOVED Miguel!  He is super wonderful with children and everyone in the neighborhood is very polite and friendly!  Hollie and Jorge were wonderful hosts!  Claudia cleaned the home and met my high expectations!  Thank you for sharing your home with my family!  Unforgettable memories were made!!!

Our family thoroughly this home. The beachfront setting and pool are excellent and the home was exactly as advertised. It is comfortable, well appointed, and very clean and well kept. From reservation to check-in to check-out, the entire experience was flawless. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing, peaceful, and beautiful setting and a great home. We also enjoy the proximity to Tulum for dinners as well as the fun activities in the area including Xelha, Rio Secreto, and the Tulum ruins.

Hollie’s place was a wonderful retreat. We traveled as a group of 6/ 3 couples. We could not have asked for more! The house had everything we needed. The pool and back patio area were breathtaking. There was a cute beach bar walkable via beach, and lots to do nearby. Hollie was incredibly proactive with her guides, helpful, communicative, and kind. 10/10 recommend!!

we had our belated Christmas.  It was exactly what I wanted.  house was beautiful, well maintained. Had everything we needed.   William was there to check on us and what we needed regularly. Diego was there overnight, all night, to monitor the property.  It is close to all sorts of activities and restaurants.  Our Host was very helpful in getting us information.  there is a bar/ restaurant a two minute walk from the house.  Charlie, the bartender, was so friendly.  great margaritas a ceviche'.  I would stay again without hesitation.  My only warning would be, we had an 18 month old with us.  we had to watch him at all times, decking could get slippery, steps could be problematic.

Just a perfect location.  Perfect place.  You can chill one day.  And swim with sea turtles the next.  Chill again, and then hit the Cenotes.  Chill again, cook at home, or go out to a great restaurant.  Chill again, then hit the Mayan ruins. I will come again.

The most beautiful beach, lovely sand, walk into the water from the back door. Fabulous chilled out bar/cafe two doors down on the beach.  Great sunny terrace and loungers by the pool. It’s the only villa with a pool on this stretch of the beach.  Only warning would be to avoid driving to Tulum beach restaurants of an evening in high season unless you’re a fan of bumper to bumper traffic in both directions along the whole strip. Hollie  and Jorge were great hosts.

This was our first time visiting the area, and we had an amazing stay! The location is incredibly central and made it easy to explore Tulum, the cenotes, Akumal, and Playa del Carmen. We loved the restaurant recommendations, and there’s even a super cute beach bar just a two-minute walk down the beach. The house itself is gorgeous, well-kept, and the pool was such a highlight. The onsite staff were also wonderful — friendly, helpful, and made everything feel seamless. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely stay here again!

5 stars all around for Playa Hermosa. 7 of us stayed for a full week and we had the best vacation ever. Highlights: William, Claudia and Diego are stand outs as they are the kindest hosts. William and Claudia prepared dinner for us for two nights. The ceviche and the shrimp were delicious. And Diego made us feel safe as he patrolled the property at night. Another highlight: the pool!!!!! Perfect temperature and so nice to swim in the ocean and then jump in the pool with a cocktail in hand. We will definitely be back! Thank you Hollie and Jorge.

We had a wonderful stay! Not only was the home beautiful, private, and spacious, but Hollie was an amazing host! Always responsive, kind, and understanding. We had a last minute family emergency and needed to change our travel dates - Hollie was completely understanding and was able to accommodate our date change request. During our stay Hollie was always quick to respond to any questions we had! The home is in a great peaceful location, and being right on the beach was perfect for my family with 4 kids of different ages! We hardly left the house our entire trip because we enjoyed it so much! House manager William was also amazing and the meals he prepared for us were delightful! All in all, wonderful stay and made our first time in Tulum a blast!

My family had a great vacation staying in Holly and Jorge's home. The house and the pool are absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed spending time outside reading by the pool and playing in the pool with our kids throughout the day and even into late evening. Holly and Jorge are extremely thoughtful and the home was prepared with all the things we could need including abundant beach towels, really good ground coffee, enough jugs of bottled water for our stay, sunscreen, bug spray....the list goes on and on. We have stayed in many Airbnb's and this one is truly one of the best. We also loved how quiet and peaceful the location was but that there were many fun activities we could do during our vacation like snorkeling with turtles, sea fishing with William, snorkeling in cozumel, visiting the Tulum ruins and the cenotes in the area and all the delicious taco restaurants in Tulum.  The house was very comfortable and relaxing for our family. We had a wonderful time.

Hollie and Jorge were amazing hosts. The location was perfect (except for the seaweed which they can’t control). The beach bar & restaurant down the beach was great.  The home was clean and the outside area was beautiful. Beds were comfy as well!  We also had William make breakfast two mornings and dinner one evening - it was so good & he and his wife are so accommodating. Lastly, we felt so secure with Armando, the security guard. Thank you Hollie!!

It was my first time in Tulum area. Was looking for an amazing place to stay and I found it. William took us fishing, cooked a few amazing meals for us. Host was very responsive. Worth the price

Beautiful spot, kids- 12,15,18 - ranked the home (in aggregate) as the top highlight among many memorable activities…especially the days lounging by the pool. Secure, comfortable and overall very easy. Bikini Bar is a 2 min walk (if that) and great food and service. Akumal only a 7 min drive with a local market that has most everything. Downtown Tulum with great restaurants is less than 30 minutes . William is very helpful (enjoyed a boat ride to Akumal for snorkeling) with added on site security.

We had an incredible stay in Tulum, and couldn't have asked for a better experience! Hollie and Jorge's communication was outstanding from the moment we booked. They were quick to respond and ensured that we had everything we needed. The place was well-equipped with snorkel gear, beach chairs, and even spare sunblock—everything you could possibly need for a perfect beach getaway. One of the highlights of our stay was the meal services from William and Claudia. It was such a treat to arrive and find a delicious dinner waiting for us, and breakfast the next morning was equally amazing. Having that convenience made our trip even more relaxing. Armando and William were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Their hospitality really made us feel at home. Overall, this was one of the best stays we've had, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tulum. We’ll definitely be back!

Great place. Chef William and his wife were amazing. Hermando was also nice. We will be going back!

We had a fabulous stay at the Casa Playa Hermosa. Hollie is a very responsive host. The location is perfect if you are looking for a quiet place to recharge. The beach was sandy and very swimmable unlike some other locations in Akumal. We very much enjoyed relaxing poolside and swimming in the ocean. The house is comfortable with views of the ocean from every bedroom. We felt safe with the overnight security.

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I can’t say enough about Hollie’s beautiful home. Everything about it was top notch. Communication was stellar and her staff was incredible. They went the extra mile for us every single day. The caretaker William, knew that my nephew loved fishing so he brought bait for him and gave recommendations on where we could go to get tackle. William and his wife also cooked meals for us multiple nights that were authentic and so delicious. Armando, the guard was there every night and was so friendly and helpful. Even without him we felt completely safe. We even went to dinner one night and left our teenage kids at the house. We also slept with our windows open every night and enjoyed the sound of the waves on the beach. It’s in a very quiet area free from crowds but close enough to explore with a car if you’d like to. We go to Tulum often and this is by far our favorite place we’ve ever stayed.

Cannot recommend Hollie and Jorge's abode enough. It is a little far from the Cancun airport; however, Tulum has a relatively new airport that is significantly closer. Just an FYI for future visitors. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our vacation. It provided excellent views, quiet surroundings, indoor and outdoor activities, friendly neighbors, clean and comfortable living space, and excellent communication from the hosts Hollie and Jorge. Local groundskeeper Willian and Wife Claudia provided a few delicious meals. William is very friendly and even took us out for a fishing trip on his boat. The mahi mahi provided meals for days, in conjunction with the food purchased from the grocery store during our trip to the Airbnb - all thanks to USA Transfers as suggested by the hosts. The pool and back area is where we spent most of our time. After sun down, we played games inside to avoid the bugs, (sand fleas and/or mosquitos). Don't hesitate to stay here if Akumel is on your list.

The photos and description don't do this place justice. The view as soon as you walk in the front door makes your jaw drop...seriously, I recorded my family's reactions as they walked in the door the first time. Priceless! The house was clean and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and I Loved the Sea to Me blankets! The pool was pristine and the beach is perfect sand and just a few steps away. We watched a sea turtle laying eggs just off the patio. This stretch of beach is protected and volunteers with Centro Ecológico Akumal walk the beach at night to mark new nests. Everyone was so kind and taught us so much about turtles. The security guard, Luis, was so professional and friendly. The area felt completely safe anyway, but having him there did give even more peace of mind. Bikini bar is 2 houses down. Ceviche was so good. Hollie was a perfect host, very responsive, great recommendations and info and ensured everything was perfect, and it was! ❤️

A little slice of heaven. Beach, pool, security… we had an amazing time. Went in July and saw sea turtles hatching… a mama laying right in front of the house. So much better than staying at a resort. Everything you need is there… housekeeping comes every couple days but always available if you need it. William and his wife were great and having meals delivered a couple times while we were there was so nice. Plenty of towels, beach gear, snorkel gear. Kitchen had plenty of essentials including spices and oil… pots, pans etc. no need to leave, but about 30mins from downtown Tulum, 45 mins from beach Tulum, 1.5ish hours from Cancun airport. Tons of Cenotes around and on the beach massage place right next door. Beach was sandy… seaweed came in a few days while we were there. Nothing you can control so we stuck to the pool those days. Thanks hollie!

This place was the BEST AirB&B I’ve stayed in so far! As we entered the home, our first view was the pool and beach out the back windows. My granddaughters gasped! “It’s the ocean and a pool!” They exclaimed. The house is amazing as well. It has charm and warmth throughout. Each room is large with plenty of room and storage and the beds are comfy. We loved how there were plenty of towels and they supplied us with 5 gallon jugs of water for the drinking machine. The house was stocked beautifully. William and Claudia were so helpful and kind. Claudia cleaned every 3 days and we were delighted to practice our Spanish with her. Louis secured the property each night which was also a bonus. We would certainly love to stay there again and you must get a beach massage set up just 29 feet from the pool. It is a makeshift structure, but inside it is cool and the massage ladies are very skilled. One of the best massages I’ve EVER had! Thanks for the memories!!

Beautiful beach, pool and location. Felt very safe thanks to the overnight security and service is like staying at a hotel with local staff on call and cleaning every day. The beachfront massage hut next door and casual restaurant a few doors down really helped make up for hotel conveniences you usually have to trade off with abnb. Holly gave great recommendations on the local area as well. Would definitely recommend to a friend

Great place exactly as described, peaceful area and beautiful surroundings.

We really enjoyed everything from top to bottom - we will plan to book again!

It was magical. We felt at home as soon as we entered. Everything there you could possibly need. Just bring clothes and your toothbrush/toothpaste. The home is beautiful and felt so welcoming. Willoam and Claudia  are lovely as is the night security guard. Snorkellinh equipment, flippers, life jackets, kayak, paddleboard, games, movies, sunscreen etc. WeWe could not have had a better experience. Hollie promptly responded before, during, and after our stay. Lovely beachfront, massage next door, Beached Bikini less than 5 minute walk along the beach. Highly recommended!!

Our experience at Casa Playa Hermosa was perfect! Jorge & Hollie were ROCKSTAR hosts and great communicators! They connected us with a driver and a fabulous chef, gave wonderful suggestions, and were always available to answer any questions. The home is gorgeous and the views are breathtaking! My husband and I were there celebrating our 35th Anniversary and we fell in love all over again at this little piece of Heaven. We loved hanging out in the negative edge pool overlooking the private beach and ocean. We spent a lot of time relaxing in the hammocks and the swing feeling the nice breeze. Each night we slept well as we listened to the ocean waves crashing outside our door. We enjoyed massages on the beach right next door to our villa. What made this place even more special was meeting William & Claudia - our new amigos - they prepared delicious meals for us several nights and went above & beyond making sure we had everything we needed. If you book this place, you will be blessed!

The house is as published, very beautiful, right in front of the sea and the infinity pool gives a beautiful style to the place. Everything was very clean and very equipped with sea vests, snorkeling, board games, pool towels, hair dryer, etc. It is a very complete house, I advise it for people who want to go to relax and exclusively stay there without going out much. An important fact is that despite all the vegetation, there were no mosquitoes, or very few. Definitely would repeat. It's a beautiful place to go with family or friends

La casa es como está publicada, muy hermosa, justo frente al mar y la piscina infinita le dan un estilo hermoso al lugar. Todo estaba muy limpio y está muy equipada con chalecos para el mar, snorkel, juegos de mesa, toallas para piscina, secadora de pelo, etc. es una casa muy completa, la aconsejo para gente que quiera ir a relajarse y exclusivamente quedarse ahí sin salir mucho. Un dato importante es que a pesar de toda la vegetación, no habían mosquitos, o muy pocos. Definitivamente repetiría. Es un hermoso lugar para ir con familia o amigos

Place was delightful, airy, right on gorgeous beach., Hollie and her husband are wonderful hosts, were responsive to our questions, were very thoughtful with materials they provided in advance of arrival and at premises regarding the house, recommendations for things to do, restaurants, car rentals and transportation locally and from airports ( be especially advised to follow their recommendations on car rentals rather than rent from Hertz, Avis etc to avoid surprise costs).  The extras that come with the rental in terms of snorkeling gear, kayaks etc are great for water sports, and the deck area with infinity pool are perfect for lounging. A great stay

Jorge & Hollie were amazing. Very accommodating,  helpful and friendly. The place was amazing. So peaceful. Felt like having your own private beach. Thank you Jorge and Hollie for being such great hosts. Will stay here again 1000%

Right on the beach with a fantastic pool. What more do you want? Very clean, tidy and comfortable house with lots of thoughtful touches, ample towels and a functional kitchen. Car is a must but with so much to explore in the area you would be a miss not to have one. Went with YES rental and was smooth. Saw turtles laying and hatching all literally under a blue moon. Magical experience. The house manager , William, was very friendly and organised us swimming with the turtles and fishing which was great and reasonable. The 20 lb Mahi Mahi we caught was a plus! We went in the off-season so you gamble a bit with the weather and the weed but honestly was not a problem. There’s so much to do you can always pivot to match the conditions. Highly reccomended.

Extremely relaxing beach vacation venue with very responsive host who provided excellent recommendation and services.

Great house! Great service from the house manager and his wife. Holly the host is awesome. You are a few steps down the beach from the Bikini Bar. Sea Turtles climb the beaches at night and you can watch them lay eggs! Insane. Infinity pool and patio area was sooooo nice. Definitely want to come back to this house.

PERFECTION!  There truly is no other word that best describes everything about this property.  From the location to the decor.  From the pool to the beach.  From the privacy to the comfortable furnishings. From the communication to the amenities including security. Hollie has thought of it all.  William is amazing - always willing to go above and beyond.  I strongly recommend having William prepare a dinner for you and your guests.  There is no other place to stay.  You will not be disappointed.  We will definitely be back.

We had a great time staying. Hollie and Jorge were so responsive with any questions and suggestions throughout the week. The pool was amazing as well very happy to have that.

Hollie was incredibly proactive and responsive. Home was private and had incredible views on a really unique part of the beach. William and Claudia (property managers) were on site as needed for cleaning and cooking, but consistently went above and beyond in creating a memorable trip for our family!

My group had a great time at Hollie's rental in Akumal... definitely a super-host.  We used the grocery shopping service to have some items ready for us when we arrived after our late flight, and it was great.  We also had Chef William make us dinner that same night and we all really enjoyed it.  The house and location are great.  The infinity pool and overall hangout area in front near the beach is amazing.  The 3 bedrooms were all nice, with comfortable beds and black-out curtains that helped keep the rooms dim in the morning.  We cooked a few meals while we were there and found the kitchen amenities sufficient.  The full house A/C worked great. We all felt pretty safe the whole time, but having the security guard around late night and early morning made us feel even safer.  My only note for near-future renters is that the construction noise was pretty loud(power tools, hammering, etc) everyday(even Sat & Sun) from 8am'ish-4pm.  I wouldn’t let it deter you from this great rental.

We stayed in the house 8 adults and 3 children. The place and location in front of the beach is perfect. They recently added a spectacular pool to enjoy in front of the sea. The spaces are spacious and well equipped, with everything the description says. The separate casita is located in front of the house, facing the street and they are not like the rooms of the house with ocean views. The hosts were always attentive and William welcomed us who was always helpful. I note that we had a security person at night. The only thing I would point out as negative is the availability of hot water in the main house. The truth is that it has a facility with very small capacity for the size of the house. This meant that on several occasions we had to bathe with cold water. It's a point to improve. On the other hand, for the rental price, I think it would be good if a regular cleaning service is offered during the stay. Amazing house to enjoy!

Nos hospedamos en la casa 8 adultos y 3 niños. El lugar y la ubicación frente a la playa es perfecta. Recientemente agregaron una piscina espectacular para disfrutar frente al mar. Los espacios son amplios y esta bien equipada, con todo lo que dice la descripción. La casita separada está ubicada delante de la casa, frente a la calle y no son como las habitaciones de la casa con vista al mar. Los anfitriones siempre estuvieron atentos y William, quién nos recibió, siempre muy servicial. Destaco que teníamos una persona de seguridad por la noche. Lo único que resaltaría como negativo es la disponibilidad de agua caliente en la casa principal. La verdad que tiene una instalación con muy poca capacidad para el tamaño de la casa. Esto significó que en varias ocasiones nos tuvimos que bañar con agua fría. Es un punto a mejorar. Por otro lado, por el precio de alquiler, creo que sería bueno que se ofrezca un servicio de limpieza regular durante la estadía. Casa asombrosa para disfrutar!

A relaxing beachfront home on quiet stretch of beach. Enjoyed having William there to provide meals and suggestions on all things local!! Loved waking to bikini bar for snacks and drinks. Such a chill vibe💖

Casa Playa Hermosa is an amazing place to stay. Our party of 8 had more than enough room to have an enjoyable vacation week. Their strip of beach of amazing for snorkeling!! We got to see sooooo many things in the water including squid, stingrays, turtles, needle fish, etc. We also loved having lunch at the bikini beach bar which is a 1 minute walk from the house. Food there was very affordable and good. Their drink menu is also amazing (order the dirty banana, it’s life changing). Overall a wonderful stay with great host and amenities!

Hollie and Jorge were incredibly responsive hosts. The beach is well developed in both directions. The house is an oasis. It is in a great location to explore the surrounding area or to stay put and swing in a hammock and enjoy the sunshine and beach. The house is stocked with extras... extra towels, pillows, drinking water, snorkel masks, fins, kayaks, board games, and has a super well equipped kitchen. We had a fabulous week exploring the  nearby cenotes, Mayan ruins, and snorkeling. We look forward to returning soon.

This place is fantastic! Can’t recommend highly enough. Hollie is wonderful and has helpful recommendations for the area. The house has really great amenities that further add to the experience. Spikeball/Kayaks/paddleboards were awesome, snorkels were super fun and useful to take to cenotes. The property manager/chef William was great. He makes wonderful food and took us on a snorkeling trip. We definitely want to make plans to come back and stay here again! Would recommend renting a car to be able to explore more of the surrounding area.

Excellent location for privacy and quiet but close enough to local restaurants and attractions. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding right out the door. Very well appointed kitchen if you choose to eat in. Wonderful experience.

My most positive airbnb experience! Hollie, Jorge and William (house mgr.) have perfected the art of making the house (and themselves) hospitable, welcoming, homey and personal without making it feel like you are in someone else's home. Communication was excellent all around. Hollie was very available by messaging/text/email but rarely needed over our 8 days. They even went above and beyond to recommend a dental surgeon for us and warn them we may be calling. We appreciated being able to order grocery delivery and meal service through William and his family in advance. William shopped carefully -- he did not buy items that were already stocked in the house, such as peanut butter. We had four dinners from him -- they arrived relatively on-time (15 min from target time), food was warm and tasty, they set the table, pointed out the dishes in buffet style service, then returned when we were done to clean up dishes and pack-up leftovers. The margaritas were not too sweet with natural lime juice! You can have pitchers of blended or keep it on the rocks. The house is very well appointed with everything in good shape, clean, well labeled and easy to find. I appreciate that they did not over-ration the supplies -- nothing worse than spending your vacation being worried about running out of TP or dish soap. Ample filtered water supply was a plus. There are many small, thoughtful touches to make your stay more comfortable such as koozies for beer bottles, art supplies for kiddos, a welcome basket (snacks, sunscreen, bug spray), zip-loc bags, plastic storage containers for leftovers, ample beach towels, beach/snorkel gear, and even an extra sun hat. I could go on and on. The kitchen is stocked with most basics but not full of old, expired stuff you don't want to use. Perfect balance. The linens are nice quality and feel new and clean. We appreciated ability to use the washer and dryer and that laundry room was stocked with detergent, softener, etc. AC worked perfectly. Warm water always available, etc., etc. The location is great for a family. The beach is right outside your door and was not crowded at all when we went in late February 2022. Basically, nobody else ever sat or played in front of the house while we were there. You also have a raised front yard and multiple balconies/hammocks for privacy. The Beached Bikini bar/restaurant was a stone's throw away for extra lazy lunches and dinners with your feet in the sand. The food and drinks were great -- exceeding expectations! The owner will let you take a glass with you and return later if you don't want to make your own drinks at the house. It's a bit of a distance/not walkable from Playa Akumal, so you need a car if you want to check out that beach (which has calmer water) or go to restaurants like Lol Ha or La Buena Vida. William arranged transportation for our 2-vehicle group of 8 and was very reliable but taxi is more expensive here than you would expect ($30-$50 per car round trip depending on distance), so a car would have been worthwhile (as Hollie and Jorge point out in the house guide)! But taxi is do-able and William will make it easy. Literally the only drawback of the house is that it doesn't have a pool (which wasn't a top priority), but once we discovered the small pool and laid back vibe at La Buena Vida restaurant in Akumal, we would come back in a second and spend a couple of our days there. No club charge at La Buena Vida and the small pool there was perfect for us to lounge around, play with the kids in the pool and eat/drink away lunch and dinner one afternoon. We paid for an alternative pool day at the resort next door, which took a lot of energy to figure out how to arrange from a process and rules perspective, cost significantly more at $70 per adult ($35 per kid) and felt, well, like a big all-inclusive resort (great if you want to wear a bracelet identifying your access level and catch a Zumba class by one of the multiple pools; less great if you don't want to spend half your day waiting in line for every mediocre snack or drink). Hollie and Jorge will be super hosts before you know it so get in on the ground floor now! :) Seriously, wonderful experience. Thank you, Hollie, Jorge, William and Claudia! P.S. As of late February 2022, the construction next door was barely noticeable. We might have heard a hammer or drill 2-3 times the whole 8 days. There is also a discreet visual barrier that blocks the work from view.

Hollie and Jorge did an amazing job with this beach house.  Everything is well thought out.  All the bedrooms have blackout shades and the beds are fantastic.  The kitchen is well stocked.  The paddleboard and kayaks were so fun.  We used them non-stop.  Having the beach right off the backyard was the best.  Having AC in all the rooms was nice. Hollie and Jorge were very responsive with a few things we needed help with.  Overall I would highly recommend renting this house.

We had an amazing time at Casa Playa Hermosa! The location was perfect, just steps to the best and least rocky part of the beach. The house was clean and spacious with plenty of kitchen items, towels, games and snorkeling equipment. Hollie was incredibly helpful in making our stay perfect. She was responsive, put us in touch with transportation and was even able to get us some groceries for our arrival. We’ll definitely be back!

We couldn’t have asked for a better home to stay in! We traveled with our six kids and this home was perfect for our family. We have always stayed in resorts before so we were nervous that the kids may get bored staying in a private home but NOPE! They loved the kayaks and paddle board along with the bocci ball, board games, access to Netflix and the ocean in the backyard. It was so nice watching our kids spend time with one another, hunting little sea creatures at night and waking up to their sounds of laughter in the morning, what parent could ask for more? The home itself is a bohemian dream come true. Holly did such a great job with the decor and we really did feel like we were home while we were there. Everyone had comfortable beds to sleep in (with so many kids, someone is usually stuck on a couch or floor) and all the linens and towels were top quality. We were pleasantly surprised by all the extra things that were there for us to use like sun screen, flash lights, incense and even extra pantry food. This will definitely be a vacation our family will always remember and we can not wait to book another stay at our now, second home. You nailed it Holly!

What more could you ask for? This vacation property is located on a beautiful Akumal bay where you exit the back doors and you can literally walk on the white soft sand and straight into the warm coastal waters. The villa has been entirely newly refurbished. The decor is beautifully put together, and the white and beige tones are soothing and relaxing. All amenities are as described and so many more comforts of home are present. The owners have taken great care in providing excellent information in their visitor's guide to help navigate our stay. We went to their recommended cenotes, restaurants, and grocery stores. Our family snorkeled, paddle boarded, built sand castles, and enjoyed our evenings cooking in the spacious kitchen and playing games at the dining table. We suggest sitting in the loungers or in the hammocks and watch the sun rise over the horizon in the early mornings. Absolutely breathtaking! This was the best family vacation we have ever had and I highly recommend staying at La Casa Playa Hermosa.

Already booked again for next year! I can't say enough wonderful things about our stay here. We traveled to Costa Rica (near Dominical) for our last vacation (pre Covid) and this location in Akumal and accommodations at Casa Playa Hermosa were far and away our favorite vacation ever! Akumal was exactly what a tired family needed. My boys (14 and 17) loved swimming with the turtles most (we hired a guide for like $50 outside of the restaurant LOL ha in Akumal). Snorkeling at Yal Ku was my personal favorite outing (go early in the day). We also hit the beautiful Gran Cenote in Tulum. Honestly, the best part of our trip was staying at this stunning house right on the beach. I am already having withdrawal from hearing the ocean 24/7. The house is gorgeous, with new beautiful furnishings, clean, organized, and well managed. The white sand beach is amazing. A few properties down the way is this cute little place called the Beached Bikini Bar. In the evenings after dinner, we would go down there each night and play board games with our sons. Because of the protected turtle area, no one can have brigh white lights on the beach side. Instead, everyone has these beautiful red lights, so it just adds to the magic of this place! The house manager and his son could not have been sweeter nor more accommodating. We had groceries delivered and waiting for us when we arrived. If you're a wine drinker, you may want to bring a few bottes, in a jet back, in a checked bag. We rented a car from "YES rent a car" and enjoyed the flexibility of doing what we wanted, when we wanted. Our favorite restaurant in just down the way in Akumal (La Buena Vida)....we ate lunch there every day as the vibe and the FOOD was outstanding. I'm also one to lounge, and between the chaise lounges in the back (beach side) and the comfortable seating in the house, I was in heaven. All of the WiFi worked great so when we were pooped from a full day it was so awesome to kick back and watch some movies. I also LOVED that there were air conditioners everywhere in the house that you could click on and off with a remote if the afternoons got a little hot. We did hit Tulum one day which is MUCH more populated/busy but fun (break out your best defensive driving skills)! Personally I really preferred the more mellow vibe in Akumal, but everything is so close so the choices are endless! Again, can't say enough great things about Akumal or this house. Stellar trip; can't wait to arrive next November!

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