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The only and most charming luxury beachfront cottage on the Riviera Maya

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A beachside lounge area with sun loungers and a large umbrella providing shade.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a window with blinds.
A bed with white towels arranged in a swan shape, a vase with flowers, and a wooden headboard in a cozy room.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa with colorful cushions, and artwork on the walls.
A pathway lined with palm trees and lush greenery, leading to a building with an orange facade.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near South Akumal Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Akumal, ROO
  • Place, South Akumal Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Akumal Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Akumal Ecological Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Akumal

Located in Akumal, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Riviera Maya Golf Club and Puerto Aventuras Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Akumal Beach and Half Moon Bay. Xel-Há Park and Akumal Ecological Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cave exploring.
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Akumal, ROO

What's nearby

  • South Akumal Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Akumal Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Akumal Ecological Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hekab Be Biblioteca - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Half Moon Bay - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thali Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Akumal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Isla - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Preferred Club - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The only and most charming luxury beachfront cottage on the Riviera Maya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The only and most charming luxury beachfront cottage on the Riviera Maya?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The only and most charming luxury beachfront cottage on the Riviera Maya on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$2,218, 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.

How much is parking at The only and most charming luxury beachfront cottage on the Riviera Maya?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The only and most charming luxury beachfront cottage on the Riviera Maya?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The only and most charming luxury beachfront cottage on the Riviera Maya?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The only and most charming luxury beachfront cottage on the Riviera Maya located?

Nestled on the beach, this Akumal villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Akumal Beach and Akumal Beach. Half Moon Bay and Akumal Ecological Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very safe place in a gated community with security at the entrance to the area.
Beautiful cozy cabin
Sunrises are spectacular
Incredible Caribbean views all day!
Love the evening light
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable and the outside surroundings are just perfect. Private, lots of shade for relaxing, excellent snorkeling steps from the door. Very friendly staff, Edgar, Angel, and Fabiola were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great, very good communication with host. Private beach right behind the house. No complaints. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

Great spot on the beach! very clean cozy house, nice and private, close to town, great host. Would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So lovely!

We loved our stay. The cottage, the garden, the beach were all perfect for our family of 5. Jacob and Kim are the kindest hosts. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all I hoped it would be and more. The property is very attractive, and since we went in summer, the efficient air conditional was most welcome. You can walk along the shore to Akumal, but it really helps to have a car. Moon responded very quickly to queries. Her helpers speak very little English and we speak very little Spanish, but they are good spirited, so it all worked out. Having access to housekeeping and laundry service was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful bit of paradise

The hosts were very accommodating and helpful. The house was great and the location fantastic! We only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place. Great time. Jacob & Kim were terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this spot! The house was incredibly clean, the rooms were air conditioned and comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, the hosts and thier helpers were fantastic, the beach felt like a private beach, beach toys, including kayaks and boogie boards were provided, and the snorkeling right in front was fantastic! Planning on coming back at some point in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay at this cottage and recommend it highly. It was clean, quiet and ideally located within walking distance from the public Akumal Beach and near the nice restaurant, Jungle Beach Club. Jacob was a lovely host and the property manager was always available and answered every request with "si!"We spent time lounging and eating on the lanai, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling. We had a small child so the small protected cove with wading pools and sea creatures provided lots of entertainment. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Our own private beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect

Jacob & Kim were amazing hosts. Their cottage had everything we needes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with so much privacy. Own beach basically and only. Nice walk into town. Was very lucky to get to see momma turtles laying eggs and another night seeing baby turtles making their way to the ocean. Unforgettable memories. This was our second time staying here and will for sure stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome! Quiet and relaxing. Loved the Location

Jacob was awesome. The cleaning service was great and friendly. They did a great job. Easy to work with great location. There are a lot of wonderful restaurants nearby and close to activities. We would come here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you very much for very kind review, you were greatest guests ever, and would love to welcoming you again and again, please come back and stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for a relaxing vacation

The small home was clean and had amazing access to the beach basically right outside the back porch. There is a covered porch with a table and several chairs and lounging areas in the back yard overlooking the ocean. There is beach area is right there behind the house which is super convenient!Jacob was great and always available. Overall it was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We were looking for a place that was ocean front, private, and walking distance to a town. This place hit all the marks. Edgar who took care of us and made sure everything was taken care of. Will for sure visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family (2 adults, 3 kids age 16, 12, 12) had an absolutely fantastic stay here for our spring break! Our expectations were exceeded in every way. The house is clean and well air conditioned. The outdoor space was inviting with ample shade and places to lounge. We enjoyed our outdoor meals at the large outdoor table. The place is ocean front and a 10-15 minute walk to Akumal village and a two minute walk to the Jungle Fish restaurant. We enjoyed the kayaks and snorkeling gear! The best part of our stay were our hosts Jacob and Moon-he. They are sweet and attentive and provided a daily housekeeper and groundskeeper. Edgar cooked an amazing meal for us on our last night. We would come back in a heart beat!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isla Escape is better than advertised

We stayed here for a week - two adult couples. We were very comfortable and able to completely unwind and relax. The property is on the beach and has a wonderful yard and covered patio so you can really be outdoors all the time if you like. It is a very quick walk from the best restaurant in Akumal - Jungle Fish. The host is nearby and very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely position with plenty of outside space for eating and sitting in a hammock and lying in the sun overlooking the beach. We were able to wander down the beach yo the Jungle Fish beach bar for supper if we wanted to eat out. A real highlight was snorkeling nearby with Green Turtles. The owner Jacob was very attentive and he and the groundsman Edgar did everything they could to make sure we had everythjng we needed including clearing the seaweed from the beach for us.Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay at Isla Escape. The location was perfect. We loved waking up to ocean views every morning. Moon was a fantastic host. She left us goodies at check-in and scheduled a massage for us. They took wonderful care of the property and cleaned daily. We enjoyed the space and the wildlife. Akumal Bay was a short walk or drive. We also enjoyed Jungle Fish, super close by
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Time

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The weather wasn’t on our side but the area has a lot to offer. We visited numerous Cenotes so it was fun to swim/snorkel in them. We explored the Tulum ruins - so much bigger than I would have imagined. Great restaurants are nearby but we also used the grill and relaxed. Jacob is an amazing host, we enjoyed his visits and loved seeing Tina 🐶. Thanks for sharing the casita with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Believe the reviews!

Yes, this really is a wonderful place with a great host. It was perfect for two couples. Comfortable beds, inviting outdoor spaces and peaceful. Easy walk on the beach to the restaurants and shops of Akumal. Akumal is a delightful location away from the bustle of Tulum and Play aDel Carmen, but close enough to both for quick day trips. Three house is located on a quiet road of private homes and condos with friendly neighbors. Truly special.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage

Words can’t describe what a beautiful piece of property this is. Pictures don’t do it justice at all. Great location, easy walk on the beach to Akumal and all the restaurants. Super quiet and private at the cottage and the owner Jacob lives next door. He was such a great host, had a wealth of knowledge on all the questions we had. We loved our stay at Isla Escape, very hard to leave this little piece of paradise. Thank you Jacob!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable Stay in Akumal

This beachfront cabana was a dream come true. The setting is magical — you truly feel like you’re alone in the world, with the sound of the waves as your soundtrack and direct access to the ocean. The large palapa (thatched roof patio) creates the perfect outdoor living space, with a comfy sofa and a big dining table to enjoy meals with the ocean breeze.Inside, the layout is ideal for a family: two private bedrooms plus a mezzanine with an extra bed. Everything is designed for a peaceful, comfortable stay immersed in nature.Just a 15-minute walk along the beach brings you to the stunning white sand of Akumal Bay. Pure paradise!What truly made our experience exceptional was the service. Kim and Jacob, the owners, were absolutely wonderful — kind, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. And a huge thank you to Edgar, the property manager, who took care of us throughout our entire stay. Truly a 5-star experience We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay!

Four of us -- myself, a friend from California, and my brother and sister-in-law -- had a most wonderful time staying at Kim and Jacob's fantastic cottage right on the beach at Akumal. We felt extremely well-looked after -- Edgar and Karen made sure everything was spick and span every day, and, being without a car, we were very grateful that Edgar could pick up groceries and take us to the ATM when necessary. We also had Edgar cook for us a few nights, which was super, and Kim's gifts of food and drink were highly appreciated! It's a really beautiful place -- extremely private, with its own little lagoon in front, but easy to walk to the softer sands to the left of the property to get deeper into the water for a good swim when you wish. And then you can walk 3 minutes to the right to Jungle Fish for dinner when you fancy a change (we enjoyed dancing to the lively cover band one night!). Very very tranquil -- we read, did yoga, played Scrabble, drank wine and talked -- and never stopped marvelling at the beauty of the location: thank you so much for everything, Kim and Jacob!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful, private retreat, right on the water

The ocean-side location, the views and the comforts of Isla Escape were exactly as advertised. Better yet, the casita is but a 20 minute beachside stroll to the wonders of Bahia Akumal. Snorkeling with sea turtles in this protected tropical paradise is not to be missed. The owners, Jacob and Moonea, live right next door and were extremely thoughtful and kind. Edgar who manages the property, along with his team, provided attentive service throughout, along with Edgar's cooking talents. The one quibble, is that if you have small children, or if you are not confident swimmers, this might not be the place for you. The seabed is largely coral and rock, not sand. While stunningly beautiful, you have to be careful not to injure yourself, especially in rough conditions. Swimming slippers are a must. Lastly, the casita is fully equipped for adventure; e.g., kayaks, snorkeling gear, wake boards. We would consider coming again. Gracias a todos.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
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