Oceanfront Villa Karina in Puerto Morelos features five bedrooms, five en-suite baths, a pool, rooftop terrace, and direct beach access. Sleeps 10 between Cancún and Playa del Carmen.
Location
Villa Karina is located directly on the beach in the heart of the Riviera Maya, in the charming village of Puerto Morelos. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from Cancún International Airport and sits between the lively destinations of Cancún and Playa del Carmen.
The Space
Villa Karina is a spacious, three-story oceanfront villa designed for relaxing family vacations. The home overlooks the Caribbean Sea and offers:
- Five bedrooms
- Five en-suite bathrooms
- One additional bathroom on the main floor
- Three bedrooms with king-size beds
- Two bedrooms with queen-size beds
- Two bedrooms sharing a terrace overlooking the pool and ocean
- Air conditioning in every room, with individual remote controls
- Fiber-optic internet
- One covered, gated parking space on the property
The furnished rooftop terrace is ideal for morning yoga, coffee, or sunset cocktails.
Main Floor
The spacious first floor includes one bedroom suitable for guests with mobility issues, along with:
- A fully equipped modern kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Wine refrigerator
- Garbage disposal
- Ice maker
- Comfortable living room
- Dining room
- Smart television with American and Mexican channels
- Outdoor dining table for al fresco meals
- Washer and dryer for guest use
Upper Floors
The second floor provides access to the third floor and includes the remaining four spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a safe for storing valuables.
The open-air third floor includes:
- Sun loungers
- Table and chairs
- Sink
- Views and sounds of the ocean
Outdoor Areas
The beautifully decorated outdoor space features:
- Large swimming pool with handrails
- Shaded palapa with comfortable seating
- Outdoor shower
- Barbecue
- Two bicycles
- Bed linens and beach towels
Concierge Services
The concierge, Dora, is available to help enhance your stay. She can arrange or recommend:
- On-site massages
- Private chefs
- Cenote visits
- Transportation
- Restaurants
- Excursions
Additional Services
The following services are available for an additional fee:
- Transportation to and from Cancún International Airport
- Yoga sessions
- Massages
- Cooking classes
- Chef services for all meals
- Bartender services
- Grocery shopping
- Babysitting
- Excursion recommendations
Payment for these services may require Mexican pesos or United States dollars. A rental vehicle is recommended for convenient transportation, and a preferred rental company can be suggested.
Included Amenities
- Complimentary bottled water with an electronic dispenser
- Housekeeping three times per week, scheduled according to the guest’s preferred days
- Fiber-optic internet
- Beach towels
- Barbecue
- Two bicycles
Things to Do in Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos is home to a world-class barrier reef located only 400 meters from shore. Popular activities and attractions include:
- Snorkeling and scuba diving
- Swimming in ancient cenotes
- Day trips to Isla Mujeres
- Visiting the ancient Mayan ruins at Cobá, Chichén Itzá, and Tulum
- Fishing
- Ziplining
- ATV excursions
- Horseback riding
Puerto Morelos retains the charm and authenticity of old Mexico. The town has a relaxed atmosphere, welcoming energy, shops, restaurants, and a weekend market, without the crowds found in many other Riviera Maya destinations.
The town center is approximately a 20-minute walk from Villa Karina along the beach, with several beach clubs along the way where you can stop for a drink and meet local residents. By taxi or car, the journey takes approximately five minutes.
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Katie
2 months ago
Villa Karina is a beautiful property, extremely clean, comfortable, and well maintained. It was a great setup for our group. Dora was incredibly helpful, arranging airport transportation with a grocery stop and transportation for a night out. We also enjoyed massages, a cooking class and two additional meals prepared by Pablo, plus breakfast prepared by the morning chef. Everything was delicious with very generous portions! I recommend researching sargassum conditions for the time of year you’re traveling. Seasonal sargassum is noted in the property details, but we didn’t realize how significant the impact could be during peak season. During our stay, we couldn’t use the beach or ocean, and the odor was very strong and impacted our enjoyment of the otherwise wonderful outdoor space and pool area. Overall, Villa Karina itself was amazing, and we would definitely consider returning outside of peak sargassum season.
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Janet
3 months ago
We loved the place it was so comfortable . My family and I had the time of our life’s we loved it .
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Erica
3 months ago
Words can't express our experience. It was everything we needed and more. Dora was amazing, we wanted for nothing. lf you are on the fence if this is the right property, climb over and book before someone beats you.
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Susan
6 months ago
Villa Karina is the perfect escape- it’s gorgeous, spacious, beautifully decorated- and it’s on the beach! It’s private and peaceful, and the sea views are stunning. It’s an easy walk to town, and there are many sites to see and activities to enjoy close by. We spent a lot of time in the pool- so relaxing. Chefs prepared meals in home- so delicious. Our super host Dora arranged our excursions- so easy. Communication and information was timely- so helpful. I’m in love with Villa Karina, and I’m thankful to everyone who made our stay so special.
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Peter Michael
8 months ago
wonderful place. Plenty of room to spread out, sit and read or watch the pelicans dive for fish. town is very walkable both by beach or on road. or ride a provided bike in. lots to do in town. something for everyone from relaxing to snorkeling. Will be vack.
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Hilary
10 months ago
We had an amazing stay at Villa Karina for our group of nine friends (all in our 30s). The views are stunning, and the house has everything you could want. The pool and outdoor space are just as impressive as the interior. You really get the full package here. We brought in Chef Pablo for two nights, and it ended up being one of the best parts of the trip. His meals were incredible and he handled all the cleanup. Being able to sit together as a group in the indoor or outdoor dining areas made it even better. We’d highly recommend booking him at least once—we honestly could have had him every night. We also had a bartender come in one afternoon who made great tropical cocktails, which was a fun touch. And truly, none of this would have been the same without Dora. She’s the sweetest, most attentive manager we’ve ever dealt with. She helped with all of our bookings, provided recommendations, checked in throughout our stay and was a superstar to make the stay an unforgettable time.
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Jennifer
11 months ago
Villa Karina was absolutely perfect! Our group of four adults and two teens couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The home itself was ideal in every way — spacious, beautifully set up, and perfectly located to make our time in Puerto Morelos unforgettable. Although the villa sits just outside of town, the short drive made it feel private yet convenient. We rented a car, and getting around was simple and stress-free. Dora was an exceptional host, warm, attentive, and incredibly helpful. She greeted us with a tour of the house, arranged last-minute airport transportation, scheduled a masseuse to come to the villa, and even helped organize a snorkeling excursion and private chef services. Our chef-prepared meals were outstanding and Pablo’s paella was truly unforgettable. Every detail of our stay was seamless, making Villa Karina a place we can’t wait to return to!
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Morgan
1 year ago
Spent a long weekend at Villa Karina celebrating a bachelorette party with 8 friends. The villa itself is awesome and exactly as pictured, but what truly made our trip unforgettable was Dora, the concierge. She is INCREDIBLE—so attentive, organized, and genuinely kind. She handled every detail for us seamlessly, from transportation to the private chefs, bartender, and masseuse we hired during our stay. Every chef-prepared meal we had was excellent and we did dinner in town one night at John Gray’s which is definitely a must! We could not have asked for a better trip! Highly recommend! And BIG shout out to Charlie, Pablo, Tony, and Gabriella for keeping us relaxed, well-fed, and our drinks full! Our trip was even more special because of all of you!
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Samantha
1 year ago
Dora was awesome. Nice house. Pity about the sea weed.
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Aron & Susan
1 year ago
Perfect Stay with an Amazing Host! From the moment we arrived, everything about this Airbnb exceeded our expectations. The house was spotless, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything we could possibly need. The location was ideal—peaceful yet close to all the key attractions. What truly made our stay outstanding, however, was Dora, the house manager. She was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure we had the best experience possible. From quick, friendly communication to thoughtful touches around the property, Dora went above and beyond. She even offered fantastic local recommendations that made our trip extra special. It’s rare to find someone as professional yet warm as Dora, and she made us feel completely at home. We left feeling refreshed, cared for, and already planning our return. Highly recommend both the property and Dora’s exceptional hospitality!
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