Discover our beachfront & lagoon villa in UNESCO Sian Ka’an Reserve, Tulum. A family property for 60+ years, once a coconut ranch, now an exclusive eco-luxury retreat. Private pool, dock, daily housekeeping, chef service, nature tours, snorkeling & mangroves. Total privacy, nature & comfort. Reserve exclusive birdwatching, snorkeling & mangrove tours from our private dock. Perfect for couples, families & nature lovers. The space Our beachfront & lagoon villa sits inside UNESCO’s Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, 19 miles south of Tulum. Owned by our family for over 60 years, it began as a coconut ranch and has become an exclusive private eco-luxury escape. The villa features: - Private swimming pool & beachfront - Private dock with direct lagoon access - Spacious indoor/outdoor living with ocean views - Fully equipped kitchen - Air conditioning (12 hours) - 6 bedrooms each with private bathroom. - Daily housekeeping & room cleaning included - Private chef available (optional full meal plan) - Eco-solar systems - Perfect for families, honeymooners & nature lovers seeking comfort, privacy & unique experiences. Guest access You’ll have exclusive access to the entire villa, private beach, swimming pool, dock, lagoon, kayaks, snorkeling gear, floating pads, paddle boards, volleyball & soccer nets. Our staff provides daily housekeeping & assistance throughout your stay. Other things to note Reserve entrance fee: 100 MXN (~$5 USD) per person/day (paid at Mayan Arch) - Full meal plan: $80 USD adult/day, $40 USD child/day (ages 5-9), menu pre-selected - Round-trip van transport (10 guests, light luggage): $750 USD - Private nature tours: birdwatching, mangrove boat trips, reef snorkeling — pre-booking required, ask for rates - Car rental recommended for flexibility - Limited signal but Starlink Wifi at property - Eco-solar systems following reserve regulations

## The Space

Experience our beachfront and lagoon villa located within the UNESCO Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, 19 miles south of Tulum. This family-owned property has been in our family for over 60 years, originally serving as a coconut ranch before transforming into an exclusive eco-luxury retreat.

The villa offers:

- Private swimming pool and beachfront access  
- Private dock with direct entry to the lagoon  
- Spacious indoor and outdoor living areas with ocean views  
- Fully equipped kitchen  
- Air conditioning available for 12 hours daily  
- Six bedrooms, each with a private bathroom  
- Daily housekeeping and room cleaning services included  
- Optional private chef with a full meal plan available  
- Eco-friendly solar power systems  

Ideal for families, honeymooners, and nature enthusiasts seeking privacy, comfort, and unique experiences.

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive use of the entire villa, including:

- Private beach and swimming pool  
- Dock and lagoon access  
- Kayaks, snorkeling equipment, floating pads, and paddleboards  
- Volleyball and soccer nets  

Our staff provides daily housekeeping and assistance throughout your stay.

## Location

Situated inside the UNESCO Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, the villa offers a serene natural setting with total privacy and comfort. The reserve is known for its rich biodiversity and pristine environment.

## Amenities and Services

- Daily housekeeping  
- Optional private chef with a pre-selected full meal plan  
- Eco-solar power systems compliant with reserve regulations  
- Starlink WiFi available despite limited cellular signal  

## Additional Information

- Reserve entrance fee: 100 MXN (approximately $5 USD) per person per day, payable at Mayan Arch  
- Full meal plan pricing: $80 USD per adult per day, $40 USD per child per day (ages 5-9)  
- Round-trip van transportation for up to 10 guests with light luggage: $750 USD  
- Private nature tours available, including birdwatching, mangrove boat trips, and reef snorkeling; advance booking required—please inquire about rates  
- Car rental is recommended for greater flexibility during your stay  

## Activities

Reserve exclusive tours from our private dock, such as birdwatching, snorkeling, and mangrove excursions, perfect for couples, families, and nature lovers.

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What a gem of a place! The caretakers, home and property were just incredible. I kept pinching myself to make sure what i was experiencing was real. We were two families w. 3 kiddos and the house was perfect for us. The caretakers, Liliana and Jose were ahhmazing. Allan and Marlen, were the chefs and made us delicious & fresh meals. We had a big storm roll through for about 24 hrs that dropped a significant amount of rain but we were comfy cozy. Other reviews mentioned a leaky roof but we had no issues. It is an adventure to get to Casa San Juan. We took the water taxi - which dropped us right at the dock and was about a 45min ride. We could not have figured out all the travel logistics without Alavro’s help. He was patient with all my questions and helped us to craft a terrific trip. He also went above and beyond to help us track down a kid backpack that got lost in transit - he contacted the captain of the boat and it was returned to us within 24 hrs. Amazing! Highly recommend!

This place was perfect for our group. Very secluded and felt like we were on a deserted island! Beautiful setting. The staff was wonderful, helpful and eager to please. Glad we had Allan, the chef. All of the meals were excellent and timely. We had a fun excursion snorkeling, going to bird island, seeing sea turtles, manatee and dolphins! We drank coconut milk from freshly opened coconuts! Watched the sunset from the beach and the lagoon dock. We were prepared for some mosquitos, gnats and a few other bugs, but impressed it was not much. We love Happy the dog!

We visited Casa San Juan with a group of 10 for a bachelor trip and it was a great experience! Alvaro was immensely helpful with preparing everything beforehand (groceries, ecotours, chef, transportation) allowing for a coordination-free stay. Our group enjoyed the relaxing vibes, beautiful scenery, and unrivaled star gazing - especially during a new moon. It was the perfect environment to unplug and enjoy each other's company. The staff was friendly, the property was well maintained for its remote location, and the chef's cooking was fantastic. It took ~2 hours to get there from TQO airport and ~3 hours to CUN airport. The road between the property and Tulum was washed out and bumpy, but the driver handled the conditions well. The two things that our group found suboptimal were the kayaks and paddle boards being in dangerously poor condition and the saddening amount of trash on the bordering beaches. Overall, it was an amazing adventure and we highly recommend Casa San Juan!

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience and for the kind recommendation. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Casa San Juan, the team’s service, the chef’s cooking, and the unique natural setting. It was a pleasure helping coordinate everything in advance for a seamless stay. Regarding the road access, due to the high number of visitors and the natural conditions of the reserve, the road can be affected, especially after the rainy season. Each year, once the rains end, the government carries out maintenance to improve access. As for the kayaks and paddle boards, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Unfortunately, a previous group misused the equipment, causing damage. We are already taking action to repair and replace the necessary items. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Álvaro

I celebrated my 40th birthday here with 3 friends. It was absolutely perfect for what I was looking for. It is very remote from the hotel zone of Tulum…so you must be willing to travel a very rough road for about 90-120 minutes through the jungle. We prepared ourselves for the bumpy ride, it is rough but it was worth it, saw many animals along the way. The property is breathtaking! I know what to expect having been to Tulum many times, the accommodations were very comfortable to me considering its remoteness…so u must adapt without the normal creature comforts and easy access to stores. It was to unwind, spend uninterrupted time with friends/family and it was exactly that! The chef and his mom from Marlins House and the staff Josue and Magdalena on the grounds were delightful, helpful, and truly made my birthday more special than I could have ever imagined. Alvaro helped organize our boat tour and made us feel at home. If you like being off the grid, this was perfect!

It is a beautiful and comfortable place if you want a private vacation away from the hustle and bustle, if you go to work it is not so good.

Es un lugar bonito y cómodo si quieres unas vacaciones privadas y alejadas del bullicio, si vas a trabajar no es tan bueno.

Alvaro's family house is charming and authentic. The team on site is friendly. The chef cooks very, very well, and it is essential to use his services, because there is nothing around the property. Don't think about a restaurant, a store, or access to Tulum. The property is very far from everything and the road is super difficult to access (3 hours of road with holes, our children were sick..). On the way back, we took a boat on the lagoon, it was expensive but so much better than the car. Alvaro organized everything, he's great, much more than just a host. Overall, we had an amazing experience, very peaceful and authentic. We loved it !!

Hi Lea! I’m really glad you all had a great time and that I was able to help you to make your trip great. It’s always a pleasure to hear good feedback. Regarding the road, unfortunately due to the rain season we are in, the road got damage but authorities are beginning the repairs now and once its done it will take 60 to 90min to get to the property. Hope you visit us again soon. Regards.

Everything was great. Great place to have a lot of privacy. Very nice private beach.

Todo muy bien. Excelente lugar para tener mucha privacidad. Muy bonita playa privada.

Our experience at the beautiful San Juan, Tulum was great! Leading up to it, we take a two hour trip on a non paved road. (Expect it to be bumpy). We did not know it, but it built up the anticipation. The property is quite large and we received a lovely welcome from Ms. Feli and Mr. Eri. The house is beach like and comfortable.The food was amazing. Every single meal made fresh and served by the chef (Eri), whom was so polite, professional and kind. Walking down you can appreciate the property and incredible view to the Caribbean sea waters, entirely ours to enjoy. At night the sky displayed ALL the stars while we sat around the fire and enjoyed it with s’mores. Being there is a taste of paradise. It is pricey, but it was definitely beautiful. We were pleased with the accommodations and great energy & service. The host, Alvaro, communicated with us volunteering most of the info ahead of time More than not, promptly answering what we needed, creating an unforgettable experience.

In one word…Paradise. Alvaro’s place is pure bliss and the staff is absolutely wonderful. If you are looking for a place to truly disconnect from the world and bask in the beauty of nature, this is the place. Everywhere you turn is photo worthy…it is so beautiful it is surreal. One note, the road to paradise is a bit bumpy and long…especially if you are in a passenger van…but we all agreed that the arduous ride was well worth the time we spent at Rancho San Juan. It goes way faster in a car…it just depends on the size of your group.

I'm not sure where to start. I knew this would be an adventure when I booked it and it indeed was. We booked the 14 passenger van. Please note there is not room for much luggage. No trunk, no roof rack. South of tulum the road is as bad at reviews say. It took us 2 1/2 hours to travel 24mi along the last stretch. Organizing the boats to take the lagoon route / cut off the dirt road was AMAZING, very fun, and worth the extra $. I hosted an event with 14 women. The casita was so cozy, so clean, a perfect combo of rustic and luxury. Crabs in toilets, lizards on the wall, and the staff... so soft footed and unobtrusive constantly working. Felipe was amazing. She turned beds daily, trash, dishes, we barely had to do a thing and that was a huge surprise. The chef, %100 ! BOOK THE MEAL SERVICE. A must, worth every penny. Alvaro will help organize this + drink and alcohol provisions. There is nothing nearby. Very very remote. The palm grove, pool, beach, fire pit, was immaculate.

Wow! If you’re looking for paradise without the crowd, this is your place. The staff is unbelievably kind and helpful. The property is well kept and stunning! The food was divine! My only thing to note for new guests is the road. They are not kidding when they say the road there is rough and long, but it’s doable. Just only plan a couple trips to town as it gets old after a while. But honestly, everything you need is there at the house and the staff makes you feel right at home. We are not very fluent in Spanish, so there was a bit of a language barrier but we managed and it was fun to try to communicate through the week. We did have a surprise visit from a scorpion in one of our rooms, but they were able to spray the next day and we didn’t see a single unwanted guest after that. You are in the middle of the jungle, so it was somewhat expected. The overall experience was one we will never forget. Amazing memories, wonderful experiences. Highly recommend!

This is an amazing place. It is totally remote and absolutely beautiful. Seriously remote. The snorkeling tours are a must - and so fun to stop for lunch in Punta Allen. The staff at the house are wonderful.

Amazing trip! The staff worked hard to accommodate us and ensure we were happy. We recommend getting the chef service, his food was amazing! We hope to see you guys again!

Beautiful place for a romantic vacation. The staff on the side was exceptional! The chef, Eddie, cooked us the most amazing food that was beautifully served. The housekeeper, Fela, took care of us and it felt like at home. Road is in much better condition than what the older reviews mention. Wonderful vacation!

We had an unforgettable 16-person birthday getaway at Rancho San Juan. We paid for the chef service (highly recommend this option) and the staff were attentive, considerate, and went above expectations serving our group. The stargazing, privacy and quality time spent as a group were major perks that made the 3.5 hour drive from the airport worth it. Having most logistics taken care of made planning this trip super easy and smooth. Will definitely recommend to friends who are planning to planning a big group together. The only note I would make is that when I booked this place, the location pin on the listing was close to Central Tulum and far from where the Airbnb actually is on the map. If you book this Airbnb, make sure you understand that you will be in a remote Nature reserve 90 mins from central Tulum. Do not expect or plan to be close or have access to any local businesses (restaurants, stores, or bars)

Great location, fully remote. The plot is like paradise: lot’s of great palms. The team living next door is amazing, did a fantastic job. Was invisible, but present when needed. Food was good, but overpriced. Water supply was an issue; almost no pressure to have a proper shower. Unfortunately, sea and beach are full of sea grass (old and new), covered by plastic garbage. So sad to see this, when still remembering how tulum and surrounding looked like 20 years ago. We did not go into the sea as the first 50m were brown slurry only. The team cleans the beach around the plot, which helps a bit. Walking along the beach close to impossible due to masses of sea grass and garbage. The street was difficult to drive on the way to the house (more than 3 hours for 30kms). It was fixed while we stayed, which reduced the time to 1hour and a bit. All in all: it would be paradise and justify the price if the beach would be clean and free of sea grass.

Hi Dennis, We are glad you enjoy your stay. As you said in your message the road is being repaired and almost done, they should finish by the end of the month. About the seaweed thats something we can’t control, unfortunately this phenomenon is new to us and not every year hits us, the garbage you say comes from the sea, we hire people to clean it every month but garbage keeps coming, we do all we can to keep all the property clean but sometimes a year our efforts are not enough. It was a pleasure to have you all with us and I hope you visit us again soon. Best wishes.

First let me say this place is amazing! You get your own private beach, the lagoon, and the pool. The best part about this place is the staff. They were so friendly! Also don’t second guess about the private chef option. Chef Eddie cooked us wonderful delicious meal and house manager Orlando made our trip wonderful. The drive there was a little rough but the property really makes up for the long drive. If you want to relax and have a wonderful time, this is the place to be.

The staff was amazing. The house was great. Very remote and quite a long bumpy ride getting there, so don’t expect to leave the property too much, if at all. But it was paradise when you’re there. Definitely pay for the chef and the boar tour in the ecological reserve. Our roof leaked multiple nights in our room, which they attempted to repair right away. Hopefully they got it fixed for future travelers. All in all it was a great experience. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking to get away!

Absolutely incredible location. Took forever to get there, road was a mess, but it was totally worth it. Rent your own SUVs, get the meal service, and bring enough snacks and alcohol to last because you’re not going to want to leave. We planned on taking a day and visiting Tulum but the road was 2 hours at least one way so we canceled it and did a tour of the lagoon. You gotta be comfortable with slow wifi, little critters in your room, and an occasional leak in the ceiling if it rains hard, but if you can you’re in for an incredible ride.

A lot of the Airbnb reviews on this are different from our actual experience, so if you’re considering booking this home, I recommend reading this! I would want to start off by saying the service that the staff provided and Alvaro’s property were both 5 stars. This was an actual slice of paradise and was absolutely amazing. The staff, Wilder, Eduardo, Jose and Ruth, became family and worked tirelessly to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We are so grateful for all they did! For all the inconveniences, we would still do this on a heartbeat with a few changes. The only way to do this trip is to do the private chef option… the food was amazing and there is just something special about truly relaxing and knowing that all the cleaning and cooking will be taken care of. We hardly chose anything on the menu they provided, we came up with our own meals and they happily accommodated and the food was delicious and fresh! The property was clean and well cared for. We spent our time by the gorgeous pool, tossed the football, paddle boarded and swam in the ocean. They cleaned up the seaweed for us so we could enjoy a clean beach. They provided clean water, coffee, OJ… our last night was my friends birthday and the staff accommodated a special meal, made her a dessert and some special alcoholic drinks (which is above and beyond because they don’t normally provide any alcohol) and sang her happy birthday!! It was so sweet and special, we truly appreciated it! There were two dogs on the property that are so friendly and sweet! They loved to hang out with us and we loved them around. They also had a couple areas on the property that were roped off because of sea turtle eggs! Wilder told us that they will hatch mid November and all the sea turtles will go to the ocean! So cool! There are a few things that we did not expect because of the reviews. First off was the transportation. The transportation for 6 people cost an additional $640USD plus tip and there really is no other option besides renting a car, which I think would be a bad idea as there is no service and unless you leave early, you will be driving in the pitch dark. Based on reviews, I saw some people mention 40 minutes from Tulum, some said an hour and 20 minutes…. When the driver picked us up from the Cancun Airport, he said the ride would take 5 hours and we had a hard time believing it based on the reviews but that was accurate. Once you enter Sian Kaan, the long bumpy road was 2 and a half hours there and an hour and 45 minutes back. And the road was awful, we all got so car sick… on the way back we were willing to do or pay anything to avoid the road. They booked a boat ride that takes you to the entrance of Sian Kaan that’s only 50 minutes and $240, which we agreed to but it was cancelled, so we took the car where the driver had to pull over 3 times so someone could puke. If you get car sickness, highly suggest opting for the boat option (it goes through the lagoon across the street so should be calm waters) or being prepared for this miserable drive. Also, keep in mind this place, along with much other places in Tulum, does not have hot water or good water pressure so showers were not enjoyable… one of the bathrooms had visible black mold on the ceilings and smelt really bad so we had a couple girls avoiding that bathroom and using ours. We were pretty paranoid the first night about critters after one of us found a black scorpion by her bed, but that was the only incident and we got used to it… biggest issue for us besides the transportation is the roof. There would be iguana droppings on our bed from them being on the roof, and there were a couple storms that came through that caused the roof to leak water on our beds. The staff did everything they could to move beds around or cover our beds in plastic during the day. One of the girls had it worse than all the rest. Her bed was damp because the water went through the plastic and her bed was moved right under the AC since that was the only dry spot, so she froze all night. Overall, we highly recommend this place and would do it again with the boat option only.. We appreciate Alvaro and his staff, thank you so much for everything and we are so grateful!!

Hi Christine. We are glad you have a good experience with us and also very thankful for your positive comments, hope to have you again soon. I will like to comment and explain on some issues you wrote in your review. As we explain in the property information, we are located in Sian Ka’an, this is a ecological reserve which ame is to preserve nature and all ecosystems that surround this area of Tulum, this is why we have a sandy road. Unfortunately this time of the year (October) is the rain season and thats when the road gets damage the most because all the tourists that visit everyday. Never the less this road is repaired once a year by the government and is wat better almost all year long, but the heavy rains don’t help some times. About the driving distance form the airport to our property, the time you make depends a lot on traffic and the stops you make (to pickup groceries, beverages or whatever). This particular time, my driver has to stop to pickup one person in your group and also stoped at the supermarket for beverages, which made your trip much longer than usual. I personally go to the property al least one time per month and don’t make more than 3 hors and a half, some time less if the highway traffic is not heavy. Regarding the house, this is a property surrounded by nature and there for animals that live there. Some times the iguanas walk in the roof of the house and move with their bodies the roof tiles and when it rains to much some water can be leaked but we have the equipment and personal to fix them right away. We have battled with is for a long time but we understand nature has its own way and we need to lear, cope with that and bring solutions to our guests as fast as we can. Again, thanks for all your comments and wish we can have you soon. Best wishes.

An incredibly beautiful home in an unbeatable location. The snorkeling is amazing and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had an incredible time. I’ve stayed at 20+ Airbnb homes and this was probably the nicest of all of them.

Amazing stay.  Beautiful property and so relaxing.  It was windy for the first part of our trip but once the wind died down there is a great reef directly off the beach in front of the house.  The property is huge with different areas down by the beach with a pool, hammocks, covered patio, fire pit and beach toys with kayaks, paddle boards and big floating carpet.  The road to the house is long and bumpy (1.25 hours from tulum) so plan to stay at the house but once you are there it is incredibly private and relaxing.  Highly recommend getting the chef service.  Good food and makes the stay so relaxing to have meals and dishes taken care of.  Chef Eddie and Giovanni are great.  The property manager, Manolo, and his team Francisco and Laura were also a great bonus to the stay and helped with anything we needed.   I hope to be back again in the future.

If you are looking for a heavenly,  secluded, private place, with excellent service and unparalleled cuisine Casa San Juan is your choice . Just keep in mind that in order to obtain it you have to make an extra Sacrifice in order to get there, and deal with the challenges of nature that  that same isolation represents. Well worth it!

Si buscas un lugar paradisiaco,  aislado, privado, con un excelente servicio y  cocina inigualable Casa San Juan es te elección . Solamente hay que tener en cuenta que para poder obtenerlo es necesario hacer un sacrificio extra para poder llegar, y lidiar con los retos de la naturaleza que  ese mismo aislamiento representan. Vale mucho la pena!

Excellent place to enjoy with family or friends, private paradisiacal beach with all the infrastructure to enjoy and not go out. It doesn't feel like leaving the place. The team in charge of taking care of us is the best, super friendly and attentive and the chef who also attended to us is super friendly and his food was very good, it was highly recommended that they hire the chef service!!!. And Mr. Alvaro was super attentive and on the lookout for everything. Highly recommended place!!!

Excelente lugar para disfrutar en familia o amigos, Playa privada paradisíaca con toda la infraestructura para disfrutar y no salir. No da ganas de irse del lugar. El equipo a cargo de atendernos es de lo mejor súper amables y atentos y el chef que nos atendió también súper amable y su comida fue buenísima súper recomendable que contraten el servicio de chef!!!. Y el Sr Alvaro super atento y al pendiente de todo. Súper recomendable el lugar!!!

What a paradise on Earth!! I almost don't want to write this review because then people will know what an amazing hidden gem this place is. From the Life-changing views to the absolutely Michelin-star level meals that Eduardo cooked for us, we are profoundly changed from this trip. We are already planning our next adventure here. They celebrated my birthday with pinatas and a freakin home-made cake and popsicles!! Who does that? Incredible!! Eduardo and Rafa are the sweetest, most interesting crew and we learned so much from them. The pool was absolutely incredible and the floating lilypad in the ocean was absolutely heaven. I can't recommend this place highly enough. The crew literally caught lobsters during the day and we ate them at night. I have been all over the world and never experienced this level of service and delight. Book this and you will experience complete happiness.

Our stay was simply perfect in this glorious paradise! The pictures truly don’t do it justice...it is one of the most beautiful, peaceful places I have ever been to or stayed at. The property is private, absolutely gorgeous, the staff on site were impeccable and helped with all our needs, including cooking. We got to relax but also, kayaked, fishes, paddle boarded, and did lots of walking on the beach and around the property. This place is true magic and is a special gift to anyone who is lucky enough to experience the magic of it all. We Will be coming back again as soon as we can. Thank you Alvaro for being the perfect host!

A place to go and enjoy yourself! Paradisiacal private beach with all the infrastructure to enjoy and not to leave. Ideal to go with a group of families or friends. It doesn't feel like leaving the place. The team in charge of taking care of us led by Jackie and Jorge is one of the best we've seen in our travels. The house is not 100 points but the nature of the place makes up for it

Un lugar para ir y disfrutar a pleno! Playa privada paradisíaca con toda la infraestructura para disfrutar y no salir. Ideal para ir con grupo de familias o amigos. No da ganas de irse del lugar. El equipo a cargo de atendernos liderado por Jackie y Jorge es de lo mejor que hemos visto en nuestros viajes. La casa no es 100 puntos pero la naturaleza del lugar lo compensa

Amazing property and staff. Will return again.

Gracias a ti Juan! see you soon and call me to before to see some discounts

Our days at Casa Camara were DREAMED! When we arrived at the property we could not believe the beauty of nature in that place! The house is located in a unique and very magical ecological reserve. We were a little scared before renting because it is a pretty secluded and difficult to access place but when we got there it was all worth it. We were able to enjoy a few days of rest as a family ( we were between 12 adults and 3 children) and enjoy nature. We went 14 days and we did not get out of there, it is a place to take advantage because it has everything! We saw stripes, turtles, colored fish, all right there! I want to highlight something that made the trip completely unique and special, without them nothing would have been the same, the staff of the house: Jorge, Jaquie, Arturo and Cheff Paco. They really made the difference in the trip and made us feel at home at all times, a service and attention very difficult to overcome (and that we like to travel a lot and hotels with maximum quality), I also want to add to this that it is ESSENTIAL that you hire the service of the Chef, there is no other alternative if you want to spend good days, also the food is excellent! It's more than recommended place! We would come back every year! From the first day we contacted Alvaro, the treatment was excellent!

Nuestros días en Casa Camara fueron SOÑADOS! Cuando llegamos a la propiedad no podíamos creer la belleza de la naturaleza en ese lugar! La casa esta ubicada en una reserva ecológica única y muy mágica. Tuvimos un poco de miedo antes de alquilar por que es un lugar bastante apartado y de difícil acceso pero cuando llegamos ahí todo valió la pena. Pudimos disfrutar de unos días de descanso en familia ( fuimos entre 12 adultos y 3 niños) y de disfrutar de la naturaleza. Nosotros fuimos 14 días y no salimos de ahí, es un lugar para aprovechar por que tiene todo! nosotros vimos rayas, tortugas, peces de colores, todo ahí mismo! Quiero destacar algo que hizo que el viaje fuera completamente único y especial, sin ellos nada hubiera sido igual, el staff de la casa: Jorge, Jaquie, Arturo y el cheff Paco. Realmente marcaron la diferencia en el viaje e hicieron que nos sintamos como en casa en todo momento, una atención y el servicio muy difícil de superar ( y eso que nos gusta viajar mucho y a hoteles con máxima calidad), también quiero agregar a esto que es INDISPENSABLE que contraten el servicio del Chef, no queda otra alternativa si quieren pasar buenos días, ademas la comida es excelente! Es un lugar mas que recomendado!! nosotros volveríamos todos los años! Desde el primer día que contactamos con Alvaro el trato fue excelente!

Karen muchísimas gracias por tus amables y sinceros comentarios ,créeme que siempre nos sentimos MUY a gusto y contentos con todos Ustedes! espero regresen pronto, les mando un abrazo muy cordial!

The place is absolutely magical. Nothing compares to this experience. It is very off grid but you don’t even mind. There is so much to do whether it’s relaxing by the pool or kayaking and snorkeling, a run on the beach or explore the grounds. Great place for a group to get away and just be. It is a ways out and away from Tulum beach so plan accordingly with food and alcohol. Punta Allen is closer than Tulum but very limited on what is available. I can’t wait to go back. This will always be an extra special place for me as it is where I had my wedding surrounded by my family and friends. Thank you 🙏🏻 🏝🥰

Kara thank you very much for your honest comments, you and your friends and family where great and we will look forward to host you again soon, Congratulations again 🙏

BEST air bnb I’ve ever stayed at. The staff was incredible. Literally I will come back here next year and recommend to everyone!

Amazing place. Very very remote. This home is over an hour from real civilization. The beauty of the location is impossible to capture fully, but suffice it to say, it ABSOLUTELY lives up to the photos. You have the huge beautiful beach paradise property totally to yourself, it feels like a deserted island paradise! The staff was SO friendly and worked hard to make our stay amazing. They kept the property clean and fresh and their wonderful personalities helped us feel relaxed. We elected to have the food cooked by the private chef and let me just say, this is the ONLY choice. The food he made was spectacular! I think the listing should emphasize even more how good the food is going to be. Breakfasts were fresh fruit with yogurt, coffee, fresh healthy green juice (a must at a bachelor party), fresh orange juice, and a beautiful plating of a traditional Mexican breakfast. Dinner was multiple courses of delicious meats, salads, and soups. We had flan for dessert most nights. A note for those considering providing your own food: it will take you over two hours of driving over very bumpy dirt roads to get to the grocery store, so make sure you bring everything you need when you drive out. Make a generous estimate and DOUBLE it, you're on vacation after all, because you do NOT want to leave once you get here.

Hi Jeff, We are really happy you and your group enjoyed staying at our place, we appreciate your commentaries because they help us to get better and better for the next guests to come. We hope you can visit us again soon and also we really recommend to take the 50min boat ride form Sian Ka’ans entrance to our dock at the lagoon. Also think you gave good advice for next guests about bringing all your groceries when decided not to have the chef + food service, because as you said it's one hour to the nearest supermarket and another hour back to the house. Hope you come back soon. Best regards!

Beautiful, stunning, idyllic, and extremely private setting. Your own warm, clear, endless wave pool awaits, with the softest sandy bottom. No rocks here! When you're done with the waves, you can grab a beach lounger and enjoy the endless breeze. The house is just far away enough from the beach to avoid the salt spray and just close enough to make the walk pleasurable. The breeze is constant, which makes the heat of the day pretty perfect for swimming. There was plenty of room in the house for our group of 14. The staff was lovely — gracious, discreet, and accommodating. Eduardo, our chef, was especially wonderful, a tireless delight. If you need something from them you will need to locate them to ask for it, which is sometimes difficult, depending on the time of day. The snorkeling tour we booked was honestly pretty disappointing — not much to see reef-wise and a lot of difficult swimming despite its being talked up by Hector. We loved seeing the dolphins and turtles though, and those of us who went fishing enjoyed it immensely, even though they didn’t catch much! If you choose the food option (and you should), be aware that the chef will likely not adhere to the menu exactly as you describe it. Some meals were swapped around and we didn’t get as many vegetables as we planned or hoped for. I would not recommend that you plan to cook in the larger main kitchen behind the house — it is stifling and a bit confusing to use — not really designed for guests. The chef-cooked food was good but not exactly as described. For example, the “fresh juices” were boxed. Most of the food was created from pre-made ingredients — cake mixes, pre-packaged granola, jarred salsa. Thankfully, the seafood was quite fresh, as was the guacamole and the fruits/veggies we did get. The last night, the staff grilled us a gorgeous meal (but still did not grill vegetables as we asked!) and served it under the stars in a beautifully decorated stone ruin that is next to the main house. It was a real treat! We requested a drink to be prepared for the group each day, but this only happened once, which was a bummer because the drink itself was perfect. Be aware that if you use the pre-stock option, you will not be informed when they don’t get something on your list, other than a set of receipts (in Spanish of course!). Also, if you request extra food and drinks, it’s a good idea to insist that the staff to put them in the front kitchen. Otherwise they are difficult to find. We requested things like cheese puffs, spaghetti, chicken breasts, mangos, and bourbon — none of which were available when we arrived. We planned to cook for ourselves on a couple of the days we stayed there, but it was very difficult to accomplish this. I'd really recommend just letting the chef handle your meals. The water was a problem for a few of the days. It was rarely hot for showers although the heat of the day made this generally okay. However, once the water broke and was unavailable for several hours and that was a little frustrating. We were thankful the staff was around to fix it. There is now a pool available which is absolutely lovely, as is the privacy of the beach. We noticed quite a bit of seaweed piling up on the beach — not sure why this was not cleared, although one of the staff had an emergency and had to leave while we were there, which could possibly account for some of these concerns. There are a couple of extremely sweet dogs on the property, Happy and Carmelo. We loved them and we miss them already, please pet them for us! They’re not joking about the road — be sure to get an SUV. It took us about an hour from the gate at Sian Ka’an to the driveway. Don’t worry, you can make it through the potholes! But be careful. Out of four SUVs, we had three tires blow — two on the way to the airport. Leave yourself extra time and make sure you know how to change a tire. For the first one, the staff insisted on putting the donut on for us. They really are such sweethearts, absolutely wonderful people. Be sure to fill your gas tank in the town of Tulum before you head to the house! We ended up not having enough gas to get back to town on our first trip in. The staff had a gas can for us, thankfully. Heads up about the dock on the lagoon side of the property. One of our party stood right on the edge of the dock and one of the boards broke, spilling him into the water. He was fine, but we were very very careful on the dock for the rest of our visit. We watched several amazing sunsets there, despite that! We accidentally broke a chafing dish lid and the staff was great about letting us know the cost to replace it — we just gave them pesos before we left. Flies were sometimes a problem. On the last couple of days they burned some copal incense that seemed to fix the issue, which we appreciated a lot. I recommend asking for that if the flies are a problem! There was an awesome, large Bluetooth speaker on the property that only came out the last night we were there. I wish we had had access to it the whole time! The sound was great. We would come back to Casa Cámara any time. I’m writing this as I’m on the plane home and I’m already missing the sound of the waves, the staff, the sand, and the precious dogs!

Well WOW! Our trip exceeded every expectation (and we set them quite high). First the location is to die for. Nothing like it elsewhere - we felt like we were in our own personal slice of heaven at Casa Camara! from start to finish Alvaro the host was absolutely wonderful and will help guide you through it all. The staff was AMAZING. They added so much to our trip. And the food - the chef Eduardo was FANTASTIC. If you are questioning place - don’t, book it. If you are considering getting the home chef - do it!  Yes the road in is long but well worth it for your own private oasis. We were a smaller group of just 6 women and felt safe and so taken care of the entire trip. We already cannot wait to return!!!

this is such a breathtaking, peaceful and beautiful place to stay with a group of 14 friends who just want to enjoy life in privacy. First of all we want to say thank you to Manuel and his friends. their hospitality was so great. We went there after a wedding so it was just perfect to relax for some days. Actually we wanted to see some thing in tulum and so, but onces we arrive it was not necessary to go anywere. They served all our wishes at any time, held the place clean and cooked amazing food. It was like home at „Mamas“ place. The place itself is just like on the pictures and even better. To get there was quite an experience.. we travelled at night and it took us more then 3hours from tulum to casa camara (about 40km). On our way back we travelled at daytime and it took us about 2hours. All in all a great experience. Thanks to everybody there to made the end of our holidays to something sooo special. We will retour for sure some days.

Casa Camara/San Juan is a paradise! Our extended family of 13 just returned from spending 4 nights at this wonderful home. Our group consisted of grandparents, a few in their 40s and lots of kids ranging from ages 13 - 21. I have to admit that I got a little nervous about making reservations in a foreign country with no knowledge of the area, however it worked out wonderfully. Alvaro is an amazing host and helped immensely with our planning. We all had a wonderful time and didn't want to leave! We hope to come back again in the future. The house and grounds are exactly as pictured....simply gorgeous! The 6 bedrooms are large and each have their own bathroom with a shower and an air conditioning unit which can be ran overnight for a comfortable sleep, although a few of the kids opted to sleep on the living room couch and/or patio couches to enjoy the sounds of the ocean and the breeze. The dining room has a large table and chairs and they also set up another large table and chairs on the patio so we could all eat meals at the same time. The living area with a couch and side chairs were very comfortable for quiet time. We spent every morning enjoying our coffee with an amazing view from the covered patio - and afternoons/evenings playing games and having conversation. The additional seating and tables down by the beach were well used too. We all enjoyed playing beach volleyball, kayaking, laying in the hammocks and on chaise lounge chairs and swimming right from the beach at the house. The grounds and beach were raked every morning. The ocean water at the beach is fairly shallow for some distance, clear of seaweed and rocks, and quite calm (the reef in the distance help to keep the waves down). The ocean water temperature was actually warmer than the pool at the resort where we stayed the two nights prior to Casa Camara. We saw dolphins not far from shore and a sting ray just feet off the beach. The kids found lots of conch shells too. Manuel even took the kids out to the reef one afternoon to snorkel. Unfortunately it was too windy each night for a fire, however we still enjoyed laying on the beach and watching the stars. (They provided beach bags with towels for each room to use during the stay too). Manuel and Maggie who maintain the house are gems! Manuel took us on a short walk up the road to see a small Mayan ruin, showed us the dock on the Sian Ka'an and told us about the plants and animals in the area. Maggie kept the house sparkling clean and made sure we were comfortable. Both provided nice conversations and made us feel right at home with their sunny smiles. Their adorable dogs were a fun surprise for our dog loving family. We opted to have the house stocked with food and drinks and hired the recommended chef, Eduardo. His food was amazing! He was always accommodating with making additional items for our pickiest of eaters. He even made us a Thanksgiving feast since we visited over the holiday weekend. Alvaro is a wonderful host with the patience of a saint! We had MANY conversations about the menu, on what to do at/near the property as well as during our first couple of days in Playa Del Carmen. He arranged for a boat tour through the Sian Ka'an for our group, which was one of the highlights of our trip. We saw a manatee, dolphins and sea turtles. The boats then took us to a snorkeling reef and then on to a shallow area for drinks and playing in the water. They even made a quick stop in Punta Allen for us to restock our beer supply (we didn't realize a case of beer in Mexico is 12 beers and not 24 as it is in the USA). Alvaro also arranged for our shuttle from the resort in Playa Del Carmen with a stop at the Tulum ruins on our way to the house and back with a stop at a cenote on our way to the airport. Word of advise about the road to/from Tulum to the house. "Bumpy" doesn't explain this road. It took us 3 hours on the way there (evening) and 2 1/2 hours on the way back (morning) to drive the 19 miles from Tulum. We were in a large shuttle van, so that may have impacted the speed and ability to go around/over the giant ruts and rocks. In hindsight, I wish we had taken Alvaro up on his recommendation to arrange a boat ride from the Sian Ka'an entrance to the dock across the road from the house. We were told it would have been an hour ride over smooth water rather than 3 hours of being jostled around nonstop. We were also told they are trying to get plans in place to fix the road, but in the meantime we HIGHLY recommend taking a boat! The Sian Ka'an is gorgeous and well worth another boat tour. We can't wait to come back to this paradise!

What a beautiful place. We were a group of 20 with half kids celebrating a special 16th birthday. Could not have asked a better experience to make wonderful memories. Alvaro, the owner, is very prompt and prepares you for the stay very well. Miguel, Maggie, Marco and Eduardo - have been excellent hosts. They were always there for us whenever we needed them. They took us snorkeling right opposite the house (half a mile away) and it was such a beautiful reef. The house is always kept clean, all amenities provided. The only two things that caused us a bit of discomfort was the road from Tulum - which Alvaro warned us about and after driving a day on it we got used to it :) Given that we were a big group the access to fresh water was a wait sometimes (as the overhead tank had to be filled in). Again, once we got used to it, it was not an issue. Overall it was a wonderful, memorable stay for us. Will definitely plan another trip here.

Alvaro's place is just amazing! Beautiful house where we spent 3 days living outside since the environnement is breath-taking! Private beautiful beach, hammocks, dining room outside... Paradise. Staff is friendly and we book the chef option: do not hesitate one second. Carlos is THE BEST. Food was amazing and he always prepared elaborated and delicious meals. Look at the stars during the night: smthg you have never seen before! It's really far from Tulum hotel zone, which was exactly what we were looking for but have in mind that with the roads you you need 1.30 to reach Tulum. (Good to know especially when you're looking for the house the 1st time! We almost made a U-turn thinking we probably passed it... it's really far from the bridge and it's on the left side of the road)

Spectacular place surrounded by amenities and first-class service.

Lugar espectacular rodeado de comodidades y atención de primer nivel.

Alvaro is very communicative. Which is a major plus. Because Casa Camara is pretty remote. The staff are helpful and love ON the property. They helped us organize a really fun boat ride to go snorkeling and hunt for crocs, birds and dolfinas (which we pulled right up to. Pretty amazing) Any problems we had Alvaro took care of. I wouldn’t hesitate to book if you are a large group.

Welcome to paradise! Alvaro's house is located on a gorgeous beach, surrounded by coconut trees. It is a fabulous place to rest with family or friends, away from the hustle and bustle of Tulum. The staff cooked great meals with the products we bought at the supermarket in Tulum. Overall we had a great experience.

Alvaro was a great host and the staff at Casa Camara are the best! Very nice and unbelievably helpful in every way possible. They made our trip a very memorable one and I felt as if they were part of our family as well. The place is beautiful and you must take a boat trip to explore the surrounding area. Road was being worked on and was very bumpy. If you can rent a Jeep, I’d recommend it instead of the van we had. Took longer to get there then expected but the road was being repaired and on our way back they made significant progress in just a few days. Most of the road was smooth, just the last 1/3 got bumpy. Once we arrived the beach and the whole grounds were like an amazing beautiful postcard. The house is nice with every room having its own bathroom. We went back to the lagoon side and with the help of the staff caught some fish that we ate for dinner. Took the kayaks out to snorkel the reef right outside the house. The stars at night are something you can’t even describe; the most amazing display you can only see at a place like this. Had a few babies with us and they loved the place with the hammocks, playset, and soft sand. Any questions I had, Alvaro was there to help and answer. He got us the rental van and had good tips. Thanks for a great trip!

Hi Sam, Thanks again for visiting us in our vacation home! As you said the road are now under construction because last year most of the huracan’s that affected USA did bring us a lot of rain and the road was affected, but in 2 weeks will be normal again, we are much prauded of been in the Unesco’s world site and the privacy and exclusivity some times take a few more minutes drive but I’m very happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay and experience !!! Kind regards  Álvaro

exceptional location in the heart of nature

situation exceptionnelle en pleine nature

Such a beautiful, wonderful place! We will definitely be back for peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Tulum and Cancun. Truly an adventure not to be missed!

LOVE LIVES HERE. For those of us who aren't into tourist traps but love to be completely immersed in the beauty of Mother Nature, Alvaro's home is the greatest piece of paradise that you will find on this planet. We had the most amazing retreat and all of our attendees continued to praise the magnificence of the location. The couple that lives there, Josue and his wife Yoz, are incredibly loving and helpful. During the day we napped in the hammocks, played in the water and at night we built bonfires and looked up at the stars. SO MANY STARS!! You can actually see the milky way galaxy across the sky. What a magical place. The only negative feedback I have is that the last night we were there, a storm came in and water was flooding in from the roof. The beds were soaked in 4 of the rooms and most of us weren't able to sleep because we were moving the beds around trying to find a dry spot. I truly tried my best to put the experience into words but this was beyond language. Come here if you're looking to deepen your connection to yourself and the universe.

Thank you very much for your lovely comments, I really appreciate it. I'm really sorry what happened about the flooding on the last night that you were there and next time that you visit us I will give you something to compence that. Right now there are the construction company that just change some of the " tejas" on the roof 2 weeks ago and in 3 days everything will be perfect again! It was great to have you and your friends in my house ! Kind regards  Alvaro

Excellent getaway, place, and service. The road from Tulum to the place is crazy, so make sure you stock well on groceries and drinks. The owner informed us well and was always available over the phone. The housekeepers are excellent people and very helpful. The place was everything our group of 12 needed to enjoy our vacation. 

Thank you very much Eugenio!!! It was a pleasure to have you and your friends with us, the road are fixed twice a year and this October and next February will be done the maintenance , thanks again!!! Best regards  Alvaro

A place that's hard to match if you're looking for privacy and comfort facing the sea. The house is very spacious and well resolved to meet the needs of the guests, the staff is very committed and attentive. An excellent option to enjoy with friends and family. Highly recommended !!

Un lugar difícil de igualar si lo que buscas es privacidad y comodidad frente al mar. La casa muy amplia y bien resuelta para satisfacer las necesidades de los huéspedes, el staff muy comprometido y atento. Una excelente opción para disfrutar entre amigos y familiares. Altamente recomendable !!

Alvaro's property is literally paradise on earth, I can't thank him enough for sharing this amazing place with us. The house is super eco-friendly but yet very comfortable to accommodate large groups (we were 17 people) and beautiful. The beach is completely  private and stunning, ideal for sun tanning, playing volleyball and kayaking (among other activities). We are glad we chose the lovely  Sian Ka'an reserve for a family reunion, and do not regret the decision to stay over at a place close enough but still isolated from  the touristy Tulum. I would highly suggest to inquire about the chef service that Alvaro knows so you can enjoy your time without the hassle of grocery  shopping (about 40 min from Casa Camara) and cooking.  Alvaro and his staff at the property were super helpful and available 24/7, they even set up a tour for us to explore the reserve. Please do yourself a favor and visit this lovely place! 

This home is a gem and the staff that runs it, even more so. You will have your own slice of paradise with this place, spacious home with tons of charm, incredible outdoor living and a private beach that will take your breath away. Alberto, Audriana and Alejandro were nothing short of AMAZING in making sure we had everything we needed, at all times. I would recommend renting a car and having Alberto drive you. The house is about 40 minute (bumby) ride from the hotel zone and having Alberto take us to dinner each night and pick us up was so worth the added cost. Our final night was perfection with a wonderful meal cooked by Audriana, which we enjoyed at our cabana on the beach, along with the bonfire made for us. Book this place, you will not regret it! 

What can I say about a place so unique, beautiful, and peaceful other than I'm glad I was able to be here. Alvaro was a gentleman of a host and I am thankful that he opened his piece of paradise for me and my family to enjoy. This place must be seen to be believed. This is the most 'local' and unique experience I've found. Truly the definition of getting away, but still with the amenities you and all of your friends and loved ones need. Activities abound, like kayaks, volleyball, tours of the nature preserve, and many more. Of course relaxing on the beach and swimming in the clear Caribbean waters all day is an option as well. The beauty of this place really steals the show, and the people. Such good people. I will be back soon to enjoy Casa Camara at Rancho San Juan once again. 

Thank you so much for your comments Nail, I'm glad that you enjoyed and found the place that you was looking for and had the family time that you jusr described, See you soon in Casa Camara!

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