Welcome to a private villa part of the prettiest beach complex in Akumal, located right on Half Moon Bay, the only one with a gorgeous beach, large private gardens with a HUGE pool, and the home of the most fantastic snorkeling. The villa is located in the heart of North Akumal, which is the geographical center of Mayan Riviera.
The perfect place: to RELAX on our beach, EXPLORE the area, SNORKEL our bay, DIVE cenotes, VISIT many different types of parks: adventure, nature , and even SEE wonderful RUINS. There is so much to in the area, that you need to not overplan, and ensure that you make time to just ENJOY our place.
The villa sits right next to our large pool in the middle of our tropical gardens, and only a few steps from our private beach! The villa is spacious and comfortable for the larger or multi-generational family. With two large living areas inside, everyone to spread out with plenty of room. There are also two outdoor living areas, downstairs a smaller screened porch right next to the pool, and upstairs a large outdoor area perfect for star gazing! eating area just next There is even an outdoor The villa itself is a large 2 story house, with 3 large bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The large master bedroom has a king sized bed and on-suite bathroom. The 2 bedrooms downstairs, have a king bed and 2 twin beds. Being the owners 2nd home, the villa is FULLY equipped with everything you could need for comfortable living, with many special touches, EVEN DAILY MAID SERVICE.
Outside, our pool, the largest in the area, appeals to all. It has a large sunning ledge which functions also as a very nice children's pool, and even boasts a lap lane! Or course, there are multiple seating areas with comfortable chairs.
Surrounding the villa and pool are our lush and well maintained tropical gardens. With many different types of tropical plants, many unique birds, animals and butterflies are attracted to our complex….even the occasional spider monkey! With double the space, our little complex has a sense of privacy and serenity that won't be found elsewhere in the area.
Finally, our beach! Being on the north end, and having double the space, we are more private. There is plenty of room to spread out on our many beach loungers and chairs, for those special private moments.
As travelers ourselves we have adapted our policies to be much more supportive than the standard, including more flexible payment and cancellation options. We have also implemented the most modern current cleaning protocols. And our staff are dedicated only to us, they don't move around to other complexes... Less exposure. Finally our complex is twice the size as others, with the same number of units. So social distancing is natural. Check out our website for details!
Everything is provided for a stress free vacation: Free parking, Wifi, daily maid service (except on Sunday), unlimited bottled water delivered to the unit, full air conditioning, satellite TV, all linens, including beach towels, and so much more! And to make your vacation even more stress free, we can help with airport transfers, groceries and even tour planning! Let us know what you wish!
Have a family reunion, and take a look at our other 3 bedroom private villa and its reviews VRBO # 3473588.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Akumal
Located in Akumal, this villa is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Xel-Há Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay and Akumal Beach. Akumal Ecological Center and El Toh Ecopark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
Does Private Pool Villa: Gorgeous/Comfortable/Spacious have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Pool Villa: Gorgeous/Comfortable/Spacious?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Pool Villa: Gorgeous/Comfortable/Spacious on 7 May 2026 start from NZ$317, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Private Pool Villa: Gorgeous/Comfortable/Spacious pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private Pool Villa: Gorgeous/Comfortable/Spacious?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Pool Villa: Gorgeous/Comfortable/Spacious?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Pool Villa: Gorgeous/Comfortable/Spacious?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Pool Villa: Gorgeous/Comfortable/Spacious located?
Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Yal-ku Lagoon and Half Moon Bay. Akumal Beach is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a fabulous place! This was our 2nd time in Akumal but our first at La Sirena and we will definitely be back. The grounds are gorgeous, the pool is beautiful, and you simply cannot beat the snorkeling on-site (bring water shoes as it's a rocky entry). Despite the many daytrips we planned, we hardly left the lounge chairs on the sargasso-free (!!) beach (except to grab excellent coffee and breakfast at Jungle Cafe just a short walk down the street). This was truly one of our most relaxing vacations - we can't wait to return.
Amy + Dominick C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brittany R.
10 February 2026
We'll be back!
Villa Lijeson was spacious and stunning. We loved listening to and watching the birds each morning from the upstairs patio. We also loved hearing the sounds of waves from the ocean and the waterfall from the pool. What more could you need?
Brittany R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louise E.
29 December 2025
Perfect spot for a family Christmas
Villa Lijeson was exactly as described, a spacious and comfortable house steps away from the pool and the beach. Staff were very helpful and friendly and everything worked smoothly. We especially enjoyed having access to the private beach and the pool which we usually had all to ourselves.
Louise E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ewa P.
15 November 2025
Excellent Vacation!!
The condo was beautiful and the grounds and pool were very well kept. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back. Everyone that works at the condominiums was welcoming and was a beautiful and quiet place to be!!
This is a very peaceful quiet and comfortable place to enjoy. Everything was Top Notch. From the Villa, to the beach, to the pool, to the restaurants along the road, everything was excellent!
This property was located in a very quiet area of Akumal. Great location to the ocean - literally a 2 minute walk. Great accommodations and Diana is very helpful. Would recommend to others.
Patty M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2024
Patty, Thanks so much for the review. It really does count. I really glad that you and your family enjoyed the villa as well our complex. We'd love to have you back!
Enjoyed our 3 week stay. Property was just what was described. Property management and staff were excellant. Access to water difficult for older adults. Definietly need water shoes and good balance.
janet t.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ian C.
18 February 2019
Very nice accomadation in a very nice quiet small condo complex.
Very nice comfortable accomadation we had 6 adults and one small child but we all found there was plenty of space. The complex itself is very quiet welll maintained and very secure. In a great location and the snorkelling just off the beach was amazing.
Ian C.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
HI Ian,
Thanks for your review and kind remarks. As you experienced, our properties are really our 2nd homes; so they are much more than rental units. As most of us come and stay multiple times/months a year, we have then set up that way. And being in a quiet area, also means that we want and have our own dedicated security guard, as well as dedicated staff. I think it all makes a subtle but huge difference. We look forward to you coming back. Diana
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie C.
8 March 2019
Awesome
This was a very comfortable villa. There were a lot of perks. My boys loved the snorkeling just close to the villa. Really close to the ruins, markets and places to eat
Bobbie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
HI Bobbie,
I'm so glad you all came celebrated your holiday with us, and that you also had a wonderful time. I just love the weather in November, it's my favorite time of the year. Diana
Fantastic Stay at Villa Lijeson at La Sirena Condo's
This was my 5th time vacationing in Akumal. This should tell anyone interested in staying at Villa Lijeson (or elsewhere in Akumal) what I think of the area. As for Villa Lijeson, it was clean and very well appointed. I highly recommend it to anyone with a group 6 or less.
Ernesto D.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2024
Ernesto, Thanks so much for the review; it's funny we owners in La Sirena bought because we couldn't stay away! WE love both our extra large beach, and having the only true gardens in the area, and of course the pool. We'd love to have you back , and check out my website next year to save!
Stayed in 1 of the 4 freestanding Casitas around the edges of the pool. The pool was surrounded by gardens which are lovely and well kept. It's a short walk to the beachfront thru the main condo building. Staff was all very friendly and helpful.
Suzette K.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
HI Suzette, Thanks for the review. And we very much you staying at the villa for the 3rd time! We love repeat guests!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
29 February 2024
Sibling Get Away
The courtyard is breathtaking with direct access to the pool. The ocean is a few steps away and we enjoyed the view of the bay. The property manager was extremely responsive and helped us whenever we had an issue. Renting bikes is the best way to get around, otherwise be prepared to walk.
Amy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2024
Amy we are so please to have hosted you and your family and of course we'd love to have you back! Depending on the time of the year you come there is always something in our gardens blooming. And yes bikes are great as our little road's speed limit is literally only 20 KPH. So it's super easy to walk and a lot of people do it!
Great all around! Condo was beautiful!! Right on the beach. No seaweed, sand beach, but very rocky getting into water. Across from XU lagoon. A great place to snorkel. Great restaurants nearby. As well as cenotes, Tulum, monkey sanctuary. Very chill place, in a jungle - like atmosphere. the opposite of Cancun!!
Deb N.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul S.
12 September 2023
Perfect stop for re-charging the batteries
Had a wonderful stay here, good location and private, perfect for re- charging your batteries. The kids ( 15 & 12 ) loved the space in the complex , pool and garden. I really enjoyed the snorkeling and spent hours looking at the amazing marine life, sting rays , turtles, and a huge variety of fish. Good restaurants walking distance are favourite being AK as the food was local cuisine and the staff lovely.Enjoy
Paul S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
19 January 2024
Great find!
Diana's place was just what we were looking for. Amazing snorkeling at the beach right at the condo, as well as at the lagoon which is a close walk away. The pool was great too, surrounded by beautiful gardens. The condo was large enough that we could relax and hang out all together, or easily spread out and have privacy.
Diana was responsive to messages and contacted people right away to take care of the few small issues that came up. The maid did a wonderful job and worked around our schedule.
The area was quiet and we felt safe walking to the nearby restaurants and shops.
Mary R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura P.
30 March 2024
Wonderful spring break at Villa Lijeson
Our family of two adults and two teens loved staying at Villa Lijeson. It’s a beautiful property and we loved the pool, the grounds, the ocean, the decor, and the air conditioning!
One of our favorite things was snorkeling just off the property in Half Moon Bay. It’s not a sandy beach entry at La Sirenas Condominios, but the snorkeling was wonderful and there was NO sargassum at all.
The property has a great location away from the crush of tourists in Cancun or Playa del Carmen. We visited the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary and did their ATV tour one day, and visited Xcaret Park another day. Both were easy drives.
We highly recommend Villa Lijeson for a family!
Laura P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2024
Thanks for the great review. I know I'm a little biased, but we really do have the best location in all of Akumal! We have the best views, great snorkeling,, and LOTs of space.
We were a group of 7, ages 2-57. The photos are accurate, the property was well maintained and staffed with friendly professionals.
One thing to note that we liked but others may find it a consideration...the property is 2km north of Akumal on a deadend road. There are a few restaurants and a mini market for quick supplies but it is very much off the beaten path, quiet, and low-key neighborhood.
We walked 5 minutes to Yal-Ku to snorkel, there are three entrances, we used the south one and were happy with their services. You can bring your own gear or rent from them.
Vanessa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2024
Vanessa, Thanks for the review, and I'm so glad that you had a great time. You are correct, Akumal proper is a very small place: a single road that circumvents around our bay, called Half Moon. So we are more residential, not commercial and NOT built up. And we are the closed BEACHFRONT property to the famous Yal-Ku!
The small house is on the inside of a complex next to the pool, so it does not front the ocean/bay. But, with a 2 year old, that worked well for us. There is no beach in front of the complex, it is just a rocky area at the bay side, most peoploe wore sea shoes but I didn't need them. The reef located on the north end of Half Moon Bay is beautiful - great coral and fish. The south end of the Bay had no visibility and lots of seaweed. So the location at the north end was excellent. Nice people stayed in complex. House spacious for 5 people. Good housekeeping and support services. Easy parking. Clean. Upstairs Master bedroom is more of a suite with nice veranda off the bedroom with table and umbrella. As with the whole Mayan Rivera, lots of seaweed on beach (piled 2 feet high in most places), but you could not smell it from the location which was a big plus. Very nice to sit on the comlpex's lounge chairs under the palm trees with the sea breeze, listening to the surf roll over the reef. When windy, it is tough swimming with a current. When not windy, open water swimming outside the reef was excellent. But too much seaweed for swimming inside the bay; you need to stay in the north end.
Maki I.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom R.
21 February 2018
Nice stay - modern and relaxed.
We stayed in Akumal for 10 days in February and had a very nice time.
The place was very nice and matched the picture. Everything worked well in the unit. There was lots of space for our three kids, my wife and I, and my father. The kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed. The master bedroom upstairs was really nice and little away from the rest of the house if you needed to get away (too bad for us our kids took it over). The air conditioning was very powerful so after coming home from a hot outing the place was cool in minutes.
The staff on site were friendly and helpful. They took great care of the grounds and pool. Our correspondence online with the owner/manager was good. She provided us with a welcome package that was pretty helpful in getting us settled. Other guests in the complex we talked to were friendly with a mix of families and retired couples.
Our kids enjoyed the pool multiple times a day. The property has about 15 to 20 other units but only 4 are like this one which front onto the pool. There isn't an ocean view from the unit but about 100 steps will take you to the waterfront. Immediately in front of the property is rocky but a short walk (100 metres or 300 feet) down the beech brought us to the sandy part of the beach. The snorkeling out front was good for us.
There were a few places to eat within a short walk but the main 'centre' of Akumal is a 30 minute walk away. We rented a car and used it every day for short outings as there were plenty of other things to do within 15 to 30 minute drive. We hit the big grocery stores in Tulum for our main shopping but were able to supplement for the local (very small) grocery stores.
The neighbouring property (not in the same complex) was a bit loud a few nights as they were having a wedding. I believe it is set up to host large groups. It wasn't over the top loud but you knew they were there.
Overall we had a nice time and everything went well.
Tom R.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
I'm so glad you had a great time! Come back to check out our new pool remodel in a few weeks! Uploading photos on our website: www.akumalbeachcondo.com!
This villa had more that enough room for our family of four, and the location was perfect! The property was very well kept with beautiful gardens, and our kids really enjoyed being able to snorkel as well as cool off in the pool. There are two restaurants within walking distance although we did use our car for more options in the town and surrounding areas. We really enjoyed the quiet and beauty of Half Moon Bay and hope to visit again!
Tracy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2023
Hi Tracy, I wanted to thank you for staying at the Villa Lijeson and so glad that you had a great time. Since you stayed, we have done a big update on the villa with all kinds of things. Take a look on my website!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Chris M.
11 April 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location and layout but issues
The actual condo complex is really lovely, from the pool to where it’s located on the bay and how the grounds are maintained is first rate. Daily housekeeping service is very nice too. We did run into a few issues though which is reason fot rating. The property owner/management company was difficult to get a hold of through email and texts. The automated emails come and I replied via email and text and didn’t hear anything back for a few days while trying to organize transportation services and groceries. So responsiveness wasn’t great. We had paid for an extra half day as we were arriving early but when we got to unit it had not been cleaned and still had a messy kitchen, beds with no sheets, and general mess from prior renters in unit when we arrived. Everyone was exhausted and just wanted to rest but we had to wait for a few hours for cleaners to come through and provide linens.
The internet service is spotty, it goes in and out and the wifi signal is only available on the lower level. It maybe typical for area but remote work would be difficult if you had to do any teleconferencing or required a stable connection.
The unit needs some deferred maintenance, the pillows and some of the mattresses are like rocks or just have zero support and likely very old. I sleep on an extra firm mattress and everyone except our youngest said how uncomfortable the mattresses were. I woke up most evenings with shoulder and hip pain on the mattresses. The ac unit in one of our bedrooms would cycle constantly on and off and rattled a good bit, enough so that we put our deep sleeper in that room as he can sleep through anything. The last two nights the remote stopped functioning in same room and was freezing in the room even though it had been set to 25 C and we layered with towels.
About a 1/4 of the drink wear needs to be replaced as it’s cracked and leaks. Just in general items in the unit are well loved and in need of replacement. I’d also suggest for trash cans to be replaced with one with a lid including bathroom trashes as you’re supposed to put TP in trash as well. I don’t want to deter people from staying here though as the unit is overall really lovely and the location is fantastic if you’re a fan of first class snorkeling but it just isn’t a four or five star VRBO experience either. Some minor investment in the unit, new cups, fixing a/c, pillows, mattresses, trash cans, better communication would easily put it back at a 4 or 5.
We were very happy with our accommodations and the property. All the staff and other residents were friendly and the pool and beach were wonderful to use. Glad we decided to stay here as opposed to All Inclusive. Only negative was the building next door had 3 different groups that were very noisy and made it impossible to sleep for 3 of the 5 nights we were there. That's just the luck of the draw tho. Snorkeling was amazing at the nearby lagoon and quite good at our beach.
This home was great! 2 main floor bedrooms and upstairs master. Worked out great for us. Condo community was friendly, safe and it was quiet. The place was clean. Beach steps away—great spot to snorkel. Pool was beautiful as were the gardens. Enjoy our week there!!
Jamie S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2022
Thanks so much for the review. And I'm so glad that your loved our environment. Several of our owners, including myself take pride in them and are constantly searching for that new and special plant. We currently have over 25 species of orchids! Come back and see the changes!
About the host
Hosted by Diana
Rosie and Marcos, both Latin American natives, raised their 3 daughters in Northern California. And after constantly returning the Akumal for family vacations decided that La Sirena was the best place to make their second home! And of course, name the villa after the the girls!
Why they chose this property
Half Moon Bay is a wonderful very low-density populated community. We love feeling as though we are truely away from it all, but still being only 15 minutes from everything. We have a wonderful large pool, as well as gardens and no crowds on the beach, as it is so much larger than the others. The set up of our complex is perfect. It is not on the road as others, and everyone has so much more space.
What makes this property unique
There are so much more space in our complex that people don't feel on top of each other. We can meet people, and also have private time. The pool and gardens are fabulous.
We love wading off our beach and seeing the baby fishes that have just hatched, and swimming with the turtles. And then in the evenings at dusk watching the sunset from the beach or walking it watching the flocks of pelicans fly inland for the night.
We love the rustic luxury of our place.
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