The Cannon House is one of the few accommodations actually on Akumal Bay. a sea front sidewalk in front leads directly down to Akumal beach. There you will find great swimming and snorkeling, and the "Lol-Ha" beach bar/restaurant, and all the other services the central Akumal. There are two separate accommodations: The Cannon House Studio and The Cannon House Suite.
The Cannon House Suite has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, dining area, curved bar area, full kitchen and a big exterior ocean terrace with grill. Great sea views from the main living spaces and terrace. All interior spaces are air conditioned.
The Cannon House Studio is done in open floor plan with a king size bed and living room area on one side, and the kitchen and breakfast peninsula on the other. A full bathroom has a very spacious shower. There is plenty of storage. Just outside are a couple lounge chairs and a table with chairs. The studio is fully air conditioned.
The Cannon House has historical significance. This is some prime real estate with a fascinating story behind it. It was originally built by Akumal's founder and famous archaeological explorer, Don Pablo Bush Romero. The cannons were among numerous items recovered from Spanish wrecks found by Don Pablo and his team during their search for shipwrecks along Quintana Roo's Caribbean coastline. These excavations represent some of the first maritime archaeological projects ever accomplished (circa 1950-60's) and led to the creation of CEDAM; a society dedicated to Conservation, Exploration, Diving, Archaeology and Museums; also founded by Don Pablo. The society still exists to this day and hosts a CEDAM museum located in Puerto Aventuras, 15 minutes north of Akumal.
