Las Cascadas, "The Waterfalls", has its unique name because it truly does have a man-made waterfall on the property! It falls into the gorgeous, lighted swimming pool. Situated in Akumal, Cascadas is also one of the only handicapped friendly villas in the area. Minutes from Akumal Village, your ideal family vacation villa! The space Cascadas combines the architectural charm of a 18th century Spanish Hacienda with the comfort and convenience of 21st century amenities. Before entering this lovely home, you will encounter the beautiful, lighted swimming pool that features a man-made rock waterfall. The downstairs has 2 bedrooms with king-size beds and private bathrooms. There is also a dining room and large living room with a sweeping view of the ocean. The upstairs has two bedrooms separated by an exterior courtyard with a lovely garden. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, sitting area with sofa bed and a private bathroom with shower. The guest upstairs bedroom has 2 queen-size beds, and private bathroom with shower. All of the bedrooms in the villa have a view of the ocean, are air conditioned and have private balconies. The views from Cascadas are breathtaking! A sweeping panorama of the aquamarine Caribbean Sea can be seen to the east and the tropical jungle teeming with birds and wildlife lie to the west. The second floor courtyard with hammock and balcony overlook the Caribbean. The rooftop observation deck is a terrific spot to view the stars at night (yes, you can actually see them in Akumal!) and you can't beat it as a place to be at Sunrise with a cup of coffee or at sunset with a margarita. There's a great built-in couch and table for your rooftop comfort. Cascadas is located on the beautiful Mexican Caribbean. A beautiful, new oceanside terrace with a shaded hammock stand has steps leading to a very private beach area, which allows access to wonderful snorkeling on calm, clear days. Bordered by a rocky coastline, this is the perfect retreat. Akumal Bay, which has one of the most beautiful beaches on the Mexican Riviera, is only a few hundred yards away. Akumal has shopping, restaurants, small grocery stores, a kid's club, dive shops, a money exchange and a health club. All the modern comforts in a small, tranquil town. The perfect vacation! The lovely caretakers at Cascadas live in their own "casita" (little house) right there on the property and will take care of cleaning, cooking and whatever else you need! Bring the family to Cascadas for a vacation you'll never forget and don't forget that the owner of this house has created a Handicapped Friendly environment. There are wheelchair/scooter ramps from the parking lot to the pool area, as well as around the house in order to access the first floor master bedroom, the back deck and the kitchen area. Additionally, the first floor master bedroom bathroom is accessible from the back deck and through the kitchen dinning area! Accessibility Modifications Ramps to all outdoor and first floor levels, including parking area, pool, oceanfront patio and street 31.5" clearance on doorways to large first floor bedroom and bath Comfort height toilet with grab bars Chair, fold-down bench and grab bars in the shower (shower is not roll-in Foot/knee space under sink - counter height 35.5" Bedrooms: 4 Downstairs Bedroom: 1 King Downstairs Bedroom: 1 King Upstairs Bedroom: 1 King and Futon Upstairs Bedroom: 2 Queens On reservations at full rate: Continental breakfast Monday-Saturday 2 complimentary dinner services and 2 massages, only on 6+ night rentals. And for 5 nights, 1 complimentary dinner service (NOT available on arrival night, groceries and shopping fee of USD$25 per service not included) Lighted swimming pool with waterfall Close to Akumal Bay restaurants and shops Bath and Beach Towels provided. Maid service Monday -Saturday Guest access The whole villa and 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. Air conditioning in bedrooms only. There is a 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. We can help arrange airport transfers, chef services and many trips and tours in the area. *Swimming pool is NOT heated. 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!