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Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool

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A wooden table with a plate of fruit, a mug, and a glass of drink, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.
An aerial view of a beachfront property with thatched-roof villas, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a thatched roof.
A beachside lounge with a thatched roof, overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A corridor with a tiled ceiling, columns, and a central pathway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Puerto Escondido, OAX
  • Place, La Punta Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Zicatela Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Zicatela
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

FIVE

1 King Bed

Four

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

THREE

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

TWO

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Dining area

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa María Colotepec

Located in Santa María Colotepec, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Puerto Escondido, OAX

What's nearby

  • La Punta Beach - 23 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Zicatela Beach - 23 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Punta Zicatela - 24 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Zicatela Market - 26 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Marinero Beach - 30 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Florida - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Lupita - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant El Rio - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rrestaurant Doña Reyna - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Garrochas Hoguera Mezcalera - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Santa María Colotepec villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Stone Arch of Zicatela, Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela. La Punta Beach and Puertecito Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos do not do the villa justice - it is absolutely gorgeous. Lupe was amazing help for day-to-day needs, and Catherine was very patient and helpful with some booking platform issues we were facing.All in all, incredible stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2026
Thank you so much Marcus! It was an absolute pleasure to host you, we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous beach vacation

Lupe and the cook Juana were wonderful. The meals she prepared were delicious. The pool looking out on the beach was such a fun addition. Great spot for sunrise walks. One day in fact we saw a few guys training horses on the beach right after sunrise. There were a few dolphin off shore. Our group really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful property. Our family loved the beach and pool. Rayna, the chef, was wonderful. Our only hiccup was some communication regarding transportation from the airport to the property. After that, it was all good!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, personnel was super friendly and helpful, loved the house however it needs maintenance. Locks for doors and windows sometimes get stuck. Totally understand the corrosion with the sea water, however appliances could use a replacement specially the main fridge.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect anniversary and family trip

We visited puerto 5 years ago and knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our 10 year anniversary with our family. The place was beautiful and clean with views of the pacific and beautiful sunsets. The staff and all the meals were great. Lupe and Juanita really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and Catherine was easy to communicate with. Would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2024
Katrina was a lovely guest and it was our pleasure to host her family reunion and lunch. We look forward to hosting you again in the future, Katrina!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private beach villa

Our group of 11 adults and 4 young children had an incredible stay at Villa Lumina. The sunsets, sunrises, and stargazing were spectacular. The house was simple, clean, and had a range of comfortable seating. Lupe, the house care taker was wonderful. He did many grocery and snack runs for us, making the time extra relaxing. The home, rooms, and pool were cleaned daily. We hired a cook for our stay and the meals were fresh and tasty. Drinking water was provided. The beach is stunning and a very serene, private place to walk.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Didn’t want to leave!

The large open common area was perfect for our group of 10 friends. Beautiful open space to gather. The Pool was always clean and inviting. The beach was empty with great sunrises and sunsets. The waves were big enough to be fun but not so big to be intimidating. The stars at night were gorgeous! We hired the cook which was great. Everything she made was delicious and her smile and laugh were filled with sunshine. The place is about a half hour drive outside of Puerto Escondido so bring what you want it with you or go ahead and hire them to do the cooking and shopping. Will cry Will certainly stay here again for a family or friend retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2021
Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you again :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Luminar is in a remote gated community which is stunning. Lots of spectacular homes. The beach front access and pool were worth it alone and the open air home is definitely a unique experience. We loved all of that. The house is a bit dated and not quite like the photos. We wanted to hire the private chef but ended up cooking for ourselves - communications a bit confusing. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and tidy but kitchen wasn’t terribly clean. We limited our use of things to a few items we washed ourselves. All in all though we enjoyed our 2 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bit of heaven

The place is beautiful with sunrise and sunset walks on the pristine beaches. The infinity pool is delightful. Meals sitting at the incredible wood table. We had an unfortunate language misunderstanding with Lupe, the property manager which caused great distress for him and for me, it led to some hurtful accusations from the owner. Once the misunderstanding was cleared up, things were much better. Lupe helped us to arrange two different activities. The bioluminescent boat ride was good and we would have had difficulty planning it without Lupe help. The boat ride out of Plays Angelito that he arranged for us was about $2000 pesos more than if we had arranged it ourselves which would have free been very easy to arrange at the beach. The house its beautiful and the beach is empty and tranquil. The down side of this is that if you don’t have a car, it is going to cost about $1000 pesos each way to go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2024
I am glad that you had a great vacation. It is unfortunate that you blithely accused Lupe of overcharging you for shopping and of stealing your food without checking. He was indeed extremely distressed and you were, in fact wrong on both counts. And yet, you continue to make baseless accusations saying you paid more than you should have done for a boat ride he organised. He gave you the cost prior to your departure, he is not responsible for what the boat owner charges and makes no money on helping you.You also decided that the cook was overcharging and elected to pay her what you saw fit. I think that these are examples of questionablel behaviour towards people who are less privileged than yourself and unable to defend themselves. You did not respond to any of my messages on the platform, or VRBO's support team's call, to clear this up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to relax

The Villa was a little piece of heaven. Our group of 3 families loved the openness of the living space where we could all gather to play games, watch whales, or just see the sunset. The space takes full advantage of the ocean view and warm weather-we felt like we were outside all week, even when we were hiding in the shade. It was particularly nice to be able to eat meals together at the long and gorgeous wooden table. The house isn't quite luxury status, but was clean and beautiful. Sara cooked incredible meals for us every day, and was happy to accommodate our special requests for local favorites like mole and Tlayudas. When one of the kids was stung by a manta ray, Sara called Lupe for us and he came immediately, offering assistance and advice and connecting us to a local doctor. When we asked about a cooler for a beach trip, one appeared in minutes. (For other visitors, come prepared to speak Spanish, or bring a dictionary :) Our Spanish is awful, but we managed. We swam and surfed right from the house every day (though the waves would be too dangerous for smaller kids). Overall, we had a fantastic time at Villa Lumina and are already missing the warm weather and homemade guacamole.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2021
Thank you so much! We hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Property is wonderful. Located about 10 miles from town. Recommend paying for the chef and grocery buyer. Will need transportation to get to from town. Lots of mosquitos, so keep doors and windows closed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thanks so much for staying with us. I'm so happy you had a great time and enjoyed Juanita's cooking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Bliss

The house, location, and staff exceeded all our expectations. Comfortable and chic, we were not at a loss for anything. It is simply a paradise. I highly recommend hiring Jaunita the cook who is a lovely person and makes the best food ! The owner Cath was lovely to deal with, very attentive and happy to assist and answer questions. I couldn't and neither could any of our group be any happier with the place and our stay. Just fabulous.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family time

We are a group of people with very different taste, but we all enjoyed the beautiful view of the ocean! Being so close to the beach was amazing ! Drinking coffee in the mornings was the best part of my stay. The house is very spacious and clean it was great to be so close to nature! The services was excellent, Food was tasty and fresh it made our stay very pleasant. Very easy to communicate with the property owner Can't wat to go back !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2021
Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway

Villa Lumina was everything we were looking for. A nice pool, clean rooms, a big area for cooking and dining. The beach here is amazing. I would highly recommend this property to friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to get away.

Well managed and as beautiful as the pictures. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Saw whales, swam off and on all day in pool or in ocean. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very open design with interesting palapa roof and straight on ocean view

We really enjoyed this home and property with it's open plan and up close view of the beach. We had planned to get out and do more but simply didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

We loved the house it was very comfortable and beautiful. We just wanted to stay in and enjoy the house . Lupe the house manager and Elena our cook were amazing and very nice . I would definitely stay again the only flaw I would say the house has is there is no A/C , the fans do help but A/C would be nice .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This property is everything you want.

Gorgeous! Vaulted palapa. Lots of lounging areas. Updated kitchen. Final and grill. Grass and hammocks. A beautiful pool on the beach. Plenty of space for guests. The master opens onto the sea. Fall asleep to the waves crashing at night. Beautiful safe location and the staff is amazing. The food from Gloria was well worth the charge and more. Lupe took us everywhere we needed to go and the house was always neat as a pin. I couldn’t recommend this property more. We even enjoyed beachside massages. We loved it and will come back again and again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic relaxing and fun family time

The Villa is located on a long, beautiful, beach that is used by very few people and on which we could see dolphins several times a day and even a small whale. The house is fantastically designed to take advantage of the view to the beach from all the common areas, including the kitchen, and to foster interactions among the people staying there while allowing for privacy of those who want so. Lupe and Lucy who take care of the administration and the cleaning of the house are extremely nice. Elena the cook was fantastic. Pre-arrival planning with Catherine could have been smoother and more respectful but all worked well in the end.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

As every time we have come to Casa Lumina we had an amazing experience. This time I came back with all my family including toddlers and it is the perfect place to relax and have a fabulous time. The beach is amazing, the property is impecable and of course the people who took care of us (Lupe and Gloria) were always very attentive. You have to be thankful for their smiles and especially because they are proactive. We have made amazing memories in this house and are more than thankful to Catherine for opening her house to us! This is the place to come if you want a beach vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous ocean front property!

Our family has a wonderful time at Villa Lumina! The setting was perfect for our family to connect, relax and enjoy the beauty of the ocean and scenery. We spent several hours swimming in the pool and playing games in the common area together. We all felt relaxed and could not have had a better experience. I recommend hiring the cook. She was so sweet and cooked us wonderful meals.
Archival

8/10 Good

one of the best outside set up

this is the fourth villa that i rent and it was wonderfull once again. the set up of the kitchen,living room and the pool is perfect with a great wiew of the dolphins and whales. the staff do a very good job.the roof fan in the bedroom are perfect to sleep.The only things that have bothered me is there was a lot of ants and somebody come during the night and stole the toaster ,blender, my telescope,my laser light,some cell cable. anyway it was a great trip we saw a turtle lay eggs in the sand. i recommend villa lumina
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hi Eric Thanks for your review and for letting Lupe know you would like to return to our beautiful home. I am very sorry you had items stolen, as the main area is open we provide locks to each bedroom and a small safe in each of those to prevent thefts. Ants, I am afraid are a problem in tropical gardens, Lupe let me know that you had found some and told me he dealt with the issue immediately, I hope that that was the case. The natural views from our home are incredible! I am so glad you were able to see dolphins, whales and turtles, what a gift! All the Best Catherine
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Understated Luxury Just Outside of Puerto Escondido

This is a knock your socks off property. From the outdoor kitchen and dining area to the infinity pool falling off almost literally to the ocean, you won't be disappointed here! With three bedrooms with their own bathrooms and two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath, this is a wonderful property for small groups or family reunions. However, there are two caveats. 1. It is not in, or near the center of Puerto Escondido. If you are going to town, or even to a store, you will need a car/driver, or will have a long walk to the main road and then about a 12 KM bus ride. 2. At night, the big outdoor room does not light up like it is in the picture. This makes group time around the table difficult once the sun goes down. That means if you are a couple, family or group that likes playing games at night, it's gonna be pretty dark. Neither of those should be deal breakers for you though. The owner is super quick to respond if need be, the staff is incredibly helpful and trust me, you're gonna love this house. Would I return? For me this is always the rubber meets the road question. The answer... Yes! Of course. Notes... the bus ride to Puerto is about 20 pesos. A taxi ride to the house is currently 300 pesos. A van, seating 10 people, is 700 pesos. the ride takes about 20 minutes. Mazunte will cost you about 30 pesos on the bus, plus 20 pesos for a local colectivo to get you near the beach and/or Turtle Museum. While the water heater is not huge, all of had mostly hot water all week. A welcome experience compared to some rentals in other parts of Mexico.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks so much for your review! The lighting information is really helpful, we just changed the lamps and I was debating whether to put lamps above the table, I definitely will now! I'll also check on the water heater, not sure why it wasn't working daily, 24 hours. I look forward to hosting you again! All the Best Catherine
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacations on worderful place, Hermosas vacaciones en un hermoso lugar!!

Fuimos por una semana a esta maraviloso lugar en familia. Ubicando en la costa de Oaxaca, cercana a Puerto escondido, se encuentra Villa Lumina, una casa a la orilla de la playa, con todo lo indispensable para pasar unas buenas vacaciones de descanso. Jardín con un par de hamacas, en el centro una piscina de muy buen tamaño, por un lado una zona de asador y todo esto con el mar de frente, caminas unos 15 pasos y ya tienes arena en tus pies, lo más impresionante es que es una zona poco turística, por lo que la playa era completamente para nosotros. Dentro de la casa una zona de estar muy amplia, eramos 12 personas y todos cabíamos perfectamente, lo mismo el comedor. Aunque estabamos lejos de la ciudad, no nos hizo falta nada, ya que Lupe el vigilante día a día se encargaba de llenar la alacena y cualquier otro pedido. Por otro lado Gloría la cocinera nos deleitó con su amplio conocimiento de la gastronomía típica de la costa Oaxaqueña. Por el traslado del Aeropuerto a la Casa (aprox 40 min) o a cualquier otro sitio, nosotros fuimos a Mazunte, Zipolite, Puerto Escondido no hay que preocuparse ya que esta disponible una camioneta de 14 pasajeros. Toda la familia quedó fascinada con el lugar y prometimos volver, muy recomendable!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

increíble casa en frente al mar

Si buscas un lugar tranquilo, bonito y frente al mar, la casa de Cath es el lugar ideal. Pasamos unos días en familia y estuvo increíble : jugando en la alberca con vista al pacifico, paseando en la playa sin nadie alrededor, cocinando rico en un espacio abierto, descansando en el hamaca. Los cuartos están limpios, amplios, todos equipados de mosquitera en las ventanas y puertas para dormir sin que te molesten los mosquitos. Una casa altamente recomendable ! regresaremos-
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