Private Villa on Yalku Lagoon! Open Spaces & Pool!

Casa del Sol is an iconic Akumal landmark with a one-of-a-kind vibe! Perfectly located on Yal-Ku Lagoon, this eclectic home—once owned by members of The Grateful Dead—offers privacy, charm, and plenty of space for families or groups. With funky décor, celebrity history, and 4 bikes for guest use, it’s both fun and comfortable. Chef service packages are also available to make your stay extra special—contact us for details! The space The outdoor kitchen and living area on the lagoon side of the property are great for entertaining and family get-togethers. Access to the lagoon is very easy, just down the garden path and across your own private bridge into the cool clear water of Yal-Ku where you can snorkel with the fish all day long. There is also a fabulous roof patio, half-covered by a Palapa and half-open to the sun and stars where you can sit surrounded by the lagoon and the jungle. Casa del Sol is well known for the many unique murals painted throughout the house that highlight the area's Maya History and Natural Beauty. This house is truly one of kind and lends itself very well to people just "hanging out" together and having a great time! Merily and Obideo, the caretakers, do an excellent job. They are very charming and will take excellent care of you. They are also available to prepare meals for an additional fee, which we highly recommend you try. Casa del Sol offers many amenities including a swimming pool and a lagoon-side palapa with plenty of hammocks and lounge chairs for snoozing away the afternoon. It also has a waterfall with its own tiny dipping pool on the lagoon side of the property. The refreshing waterfall is a wonderful place to give yourself a water massage after a swim in the lagoon, and it's also great for kids to play in the dipping pool when the waterfall is switched off. There is an outdoor shower for rinsing off after snorkeling. Casa del Sol offers 5 bedrooms and will comfortably sleep 13 people. There are 2 bedrooms on the second level. One room has 2 queen beds, the other has 1 king and 1 sofa bed. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and air conditioning. The Master is on the third level with a king bed, desk, private bathroom, air conditioning, and a private palapa covered patio. For additional sleeping, there is a casita downstairs with a king bed, private bathroom, and air conditioning. There is also a tower bedroom with a queen bed, air conditioning, and great views! There is also a roof top with an outdoor shower and toilet. There is a Smart TV in the main living area as well as the master bedroom and both 2nd level bedrooms. AC in the living area and bedrooms. Guest access The whole property is for the exclusive use of guests. Other things to note - Maid service is provided. Parking, beach towels, and purified water are provided. - There are lots of great services locally that can help to make your trip as relaxing as possible. These include grocery delivery, cook services, in-house spa/massage, plus yoga, tours, diving, snorkeling, etc. Please ask our concierge about any of these things, and we'll be delighted to help you arrange them. - CHEF SERVICE PACKAGES: 3 Day Package - US$480 5 Day Package - US$800 7 Day Package - US$1,100 - Includes the preparation of 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner) for up to 10 guests. The cost of groceries and shopping fees are additional. - Individual cook services are available for US$9 per person per meal. The cost of groceries is additional.