If your idea is to spend a fantastic holiday in Akumal, then Casa Papagayo is the place to be. Situated in Akumal, minutes walk from Akumal Bay. Amazing swimming, diving and snorkeling on your doorstep! This is the land of white sugar sand, reef outcroppings, and exotic wildlife, set on the turquoise coast of your dreams. 25 mins to Tulum, 15 minutes from Puerto Aventuras and 35 mins to Playa del Carmen, by car! The space Welcome to Akumal Villas’ newest rental listing, Casa Papagayo. This gorgeous property, designed by the owners’ architect son, combines modern and traditional Mexican elements in a breathtaking oceanfront setting. It is a short walk to several top-notch restaurants, local dive shops, convenient grocery stores and the best ice cream shop in the center of Akumal. As you enter the property and make your way up the outdoor passageway, you will first notice the inviting solar powered saltwater pool as well as the large deck with its poolside lounging, dining, and grill area. This will be the hub of activity during your stay. Consistent with the owners’ commitment to the environment, the property is solar powered, and the local flora in the adjacent lot provide native bird habitat. Through the large sliding glass doors of the main house, you’ll access the living room and open kitchen/dining room facing the ocean. The views of the Caribbean are spectacular. You will be surrounded by water, with the pool on one side and the ocean on the other. The living room opens up onto another deck with comfortable furniture for sitting by the sea. Off of the living room is an outside corridor leading to the TV room, which is connected to the lower air-conditioned master suite. (All bedrooms in Casa Papagayo are air-conditioned and feature private bathrooms). The upper master bedroom suite is accessed via a staircase from the living room. The second floor master bedroom suite will amaze you with its expansive, unbroken view of the Caribbean. The large corridor has bedding to accommodate children on the very large cushioned window seat area. Also upstairs are two upper lounge decks, one perfect for enjoying cocktails while watching the sunset over the Yucatan jungle, the other, connected to the master bedroom, for capturing moon rises from the ocean, especially if there is a full moon. Here you can enjoy a nap or a good book while on a double lounge bed under a shaded canopy. Casa Papagayo also features two private casitas on the other side of the pool. The larger casita is a studio suite with a king bed, bathroom, living room and kitchen, perfect for a couple wanting more privacy. The other casita has a bedroom with a queen bed, and another bathroom, for a couple or older children who want their own independent accommodations. Papagayo is the ideal setting for a multi-generational family or group of friends that want a private getaway or for a couple wanting extreme privacy. It is the ideal place for a couple (or two) to totally bask in complete privacy with all the amenities. Bedrooms 2 in main house 1 guest house 1 detached room. The Villa sleeps 8 adults and 3 small children only (9 and under on day beds). 1st floor bedroom: partial ocean view with king size bed and private bath 2nd floor master bedroom: ocean view and king size bed with private bath (tub) Guest house: 1 king size bed, kitchen and private bath. Detached room: 1 queen size bed and private bath Large Corridor next to master bedroom has 3 day beds for children ( 9 and under). Complimentary/main features Maid service and ground keeper from Monday to Saturday Indoor Features Fully equipped kitchen A/C in all bedrooms Ceiling fans throughout villa TV Room WiFi internet Fibre optic Music speakers with bluethooth connection Safe for valuables in each bedroom Hair dryer in each bathroom Purified drinking water provided All linens, shower and beach towels provided 1 crib and 1 high chair by request Outdoor Features: 2 upper lounge decks 1 ocean side Palapa with 2 swings (hammocks can be requested from maid) Private Swimming Pool BBQ Grill and wet bar Poolside dining area Outdoor shower Parking space (2 cars) 4 lounge chairs Guest access 4 bedroom villa with Private pool Other things to note We have instituted rigorous cleaning methods, including the use of Clorox and a disinfecting fogger (U.S. NSF Certification No. 148127) We take standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously and are taking additional steps to ensure the safety of our guests during their stay in the property. The staff are working to ensure that they meet the latest guidance on hygiene and cleaning, including extra attention paid to high touch surfaces and use of approved disinfectant products . Caretakers cook services are available at an extra charge. We can help arrange airport transfers and car rentals, ask for more details. Private chef option available, we can provide more details and pricing. Washer and dryer in the villa for use by staff only for bedding, etc. Guests can ask the maids IF they will do a load or 2 of laundry during the stay and arrange a price with them. *Swimming pool is NOT heated. NOTE:Living room and Kitchen are NOT air conditioned. Please note that this region and the area of your villa may be affected by shifting seasonal currents and weather patterns causing an influx of seaweed at the beach!