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  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Amazing Snorkeling
  • Beach Location

Description

Nothing says “Caribbean vacation” more than a stunning ocean view right outside your window, framed by slender palm trees and finished with a palapa-thatched roof.

Villa Mariposa has it all – a superb location on Tankah Bay, unbeatable views of the sparkling waters of the Caribbean and an impressive cathedral palapa ceiling that towers over the uniquely-shaped circular living room.

Stepping inside the villa you will find a large open-floor living space. Calling it “grand” would be an underestimation.

Just imagine a dramatic two-story high living space with expansive panoramic glass doors running along the entire perimeter of the ocean side wall. Higher up, the second-floor interior balcony gives you a full view of the living room that, with its large semi-circular sofa and two coffee tables, looks like a smiley face making you smile back.

A deluxe fully-equipped kitchen with silky-smooth black granite countertops is located just off the living room. This is very convenient, as you always want to have your crispy chips and salsa and chilled ‘cervezas’ close by

And for serving more elaborate meals, Villa Mariposa offers you two options: a more formal indoor dining room that sits 6 people and a cozy outdoor dining area (both facing the calm turquoise waters of Tankah Bay).

On the opposite side of the living room, you will find the first Master suite with a king-size bed and private access to the patio. The uniqueness of this master bedroom lies in its en-suite bathroom. Not only does the shower feature a window that faces the ocean, but it is also connected through French doors with a protected outside shower. So when you are done swimming and sunbathing, you can quickly hop into the shower without having to walk through the house.

The second floor of the beautiful Villa Mariposa hosts two more bedrooms: a guest bedroom, furnished with 2 canopied twin beds and the second Master bedroom, featuring a comfortable king-size bed. Both bedrooms come with charming en-suite bathrooms, a private furnished palapa-covered deck and ample closet space (so you can take as many new summer outfits as you like).

From the second-level a wide stairway leads to the rooftop observation deck of Villa Mariposa. This is a great spot to enjoy the elevated views of the Tankah Bay and the Jungle, as well as watching pelicans dive, searching for fish.

Other ‘must-try’ activities when staying in this amazing vacation villa include relaxing in one of the hammocks or lounge chairs under the beach palapa, swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the shallow and protected waters of Tankah Bay or organizing a cookout party for your family and friends (especially since the garden side of the house boasts a palapa-covered outdoor kitchen with a gas barbecue).

For other delicious, sizzling and zesty specialties of Mexican cuisine, check out the two nearby restaurants – Casa Cenote (serving lunch and dinner) and the  restaurant of the Blue Sky Hotel (serving breakfast and dinner). More dining, shopping, beachcombing and sightseeing options await you at Pueblo of Tulum – 10 minutes south, Akumal located 20 minutes north from Tankah Bay and Playa del Carmen – 40 minutes north.

The Bottom line is: Villa Mariposa has so much to offer that you really don’t want to let this opportunity pass you by! So hurry and book this little slice of very serene and tropical paradise.

Bedding Details
  • Upper level master bedroom with a king bed
  • Lower level master bedroom with a king bed
  • Upper level bedroom, 2 single beds
Unique Feature

Villa Mariposa's unique design is inspired by local architecture using open windows to create a breeze that works as a sustainable passive cooling system. The house does not have mechanical air conditioning. 

Amenities

Property Features

  • Beachfront
  • Water Access
  • Not air conditioned

Indoor Features

  • Full Kitchen
  • Purified bottled water provided
  • Living room - open concept
  • Dining room - open concept
  • Ceiling fans
  • Hair dryers
  • High Chair and crib upon request
  • Coffee Maker

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor dining
  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace
  • BBQ - Gas Grill
  • Lounge Chairs
  • Hammocks
  • Shade Palapa
  • Kayaks

Service Features

  • LG 24h Concierge Serv. included
  • Cook Services upon request ($)
  • Babysitting services ($)
  • Maid services 6 days per week
  • Off street parking
  • Linens and Bath Towels Provided
  • Beach Towel Provided
  • Staff lives onsite

Entertainment

  • WiFi Internet
  • TV
  • DVD Player
  • Speakers

Availability

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Rates

Villa Mariposa Nightly Rates
Season2024 DATESRateMN
Fall IIOct 19 - Nov 22$3604
ThanksgivingNov 23 - Nov 29$4205
Mid SeasonNov 30 - Dec 20$3604
Christmas Dec 21 - Dec 27$7707
New YearDec 28 - Jan 3$7707
Season2025 DATESRateMN
High SeasonJan 4 - Feb 14$4205
Pres. WeekFeb 15 - Feb 21$4607
High SeasonFeb 22 - Mar 21$4205
SpringMar 22 - Apr 25$4605
SummerApr 26 - Aug 15$3304
Fall IAug 16 - Oct 17$3004
Fall IIOct 18 - Nov 21$3604
ThanksgivingNov 22 - Nov 28$4205
Mid SeasonNov 29 - Dec 19$3604
Christmas Dec 20 - Dec 26$7707
New YearDec 27 - Jan 3$7707

Policies:

  • PLEASE ADD 22% TAX, TAX IS NOT INCLUDED.
  • Max. Occupancy 6 guests
  • A nonrefundable damage waiver of US$75 required.
  • Rates are in US Dollars. 
  • MN = Minimum Nights required
  • PET POLICY - No pets, please 
  • Rates subject to change without notice.

 

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King for a Day

Reviewed on 2023-01-09 by Matthew Raymond S. , Park Rapids, MN US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
In early December, My wife and i were afforded the distinct privilege of 10 enchanting nights at Villa Mariposa. The home and location is incredible, a jewel on the sea. The location, greenspaces, architecture, furnishings, decor, and various artwork throughout lend a level of sophistication and opulence to the property. Each morning we enjoyed the unobstructed sunrise from the master; afternoons we walked on our own private beach, swam, or kayaked ; nighttime was reserved for any of the elegant oceanside dining experiences wi walking distance. (Plus there are countless activities/adventures away from VM: Cenotes, pyramids, beaches, ziplining, incredible shopping and dining,etc.).
Luis and Nery are incredibly lovely people who live on site in secondary home and serve as groundskeeper/chef and housekeeper... and although this may sound cliche, they are why VM is paradise found. Can't stress it enough. I'm an incredibly private person so initially i had hesitation renting a vacation home w "full time staff"... needless to say my reservations were misplaced.
Lastly, Akumal Reservations, Angel & David, amazing service from start 2 finish. Transportation from and to the airport, rental car delivery to VM, in home massages, etc... all of it provided seamlessly.

In early December, My wife and i were afforded the distinct privilege of 10 enchanting nights at Villa Mariposa. The home and location is incredible, a jewel on the sea. The location, greenspaces, architecture, furnishings, decor, and various artwork throughout lend a level of sophistication and opulence to the property. Each morning we enjoyed the unobstructed sunrise from the master; afternoons we walked on our own private beach, swam, or kayaked ; nighttime was reserved for any of the elegant oceanside dining experiences wi walking distance. (Plus there are countless activities/adventures away from VM: Cenotes, pyramids, beaches, ziplining, incredible shopping and dining,etc.).<br/>Luis and Nery are incredibly lovely people who live on site in secondary home and serve as groundskeeper/chef and housekeeper... and although this may sound cliche, they are why VM is paradise found. Can't stress it enough. I'm an incredibly private person so initially i had hesitation renting a vacation home w "full time staff"... needless to say my reservations were misplaced. <br/>Lastly, Akumal Reservations, Angel & David, amazing service from start 2 finish. Transportation from and to the airport, rental car delivery to VM, in home massages, etc... all of it provided seamlessly. <br/><br/>

Manager's Response

Thank you Matthew,

Thank you for your review and recommendation. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Mariposa and hope you can come to visit again soon.

Nice place on the beach

Reviewed on 2022-11-16 by , Kassel, HE Germany
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Stayed here for the 3rd time and we still enjoy the location so much. Caretakers and manager very friendly and helpful. But: The whole area has become a large construction site, especially 2 sites close to the house with a lot of noise from 8 a.m. till 9 p.m. (except Sundays). Trucks and people coming and going all the time. Sunset view from the rooftop terrace used to be so romantic. Not any more, because now there is a 5-storey-building obstructing the view. Fortunately, the house is very smart constructed, all other rooms directly facing the sea and sunrise over the caribbean is still visible. We will be back, but after a while, until the construction dust has settled.

Stayed here for the 3rd time and we still enjoy the location so much. Caretakers and manager very friendly and helpful. But: The whole area has become a large construction site, especially 2 sites close to the house with a lot of noise from 8 a.m. till 9 p.m. (except Sundays). Trucks and people coming and going all the time. Sunset view from the rooftop terrace used to be so romantic. Not any more, because now there is a 5-storey-building obstructing the view. Fortunately, the house is very smart constructed, all other rooms directly facing the sea and sunrise over the caribbean is still visible. We will be back, but after a while, until the construction dust has settled.

Manager's Response

We appreciate you taking the time to write, Markus. This low season was a very busy time on Tankah Bay. We are pleased that as the holiday season approaches many of the new projects and maintenance projects have closed or slowed for the season. Please contact us when you are ready to book your next visit to the area. We manage many many vacation rental properties in the area and would like to offer you a discount on your next visit, whenever that might be. Happy travels :)

Beautiful House!

Reviewed on 2022-06-23 by Sarah D. , Beaverton, OR US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5
Just like the pictures!

Just like the pictures!

Manager's Response

Hi Sarah, we're so glad you found villa Mariposa to your liking. do let us know when you're ready to come back to Riviera Maya. Our team will be more than happy to help you find the vacation rental you most want.

An excellent house made for an excellent vacay

Reviewed on 2022-05-17 by , Des Moines, IA US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Three friends stayed here for a week in April. Had an amazing time. The house is spectacular--especially the large common area. There's no AC but that was not a problem for us (and I was nervous about it). With the windows open--and there are many windows overlooking the beach and the water--you feel totally comfortable day and night. The one thing the description undersells is the little area the place is located. There is an awesome cenote about a 5 minute walk away, with snorkeling, that's really fun. And there are several boutique hotels within a 10 minute walk that all have restaurants and bars, so we spent a lot of time just on our own little strip for drinks and dinner. Fantastic stay, very communicative hosts, highly recommend. And rent a car.

Three friends stayed here for a week in April. Had an amazing time. The house is spectacular--especially the large common area. There's no AC but that was not a problem for us (and I was nervous about it). With the windows open--and there are many windows overlooking the beach and the water--you feel totally comfortable day and night. The one thing the description undersells is the little area the place is located. There is an awesome cenote about a 5 minute walk away, with snorkeling, that's really fun. And there are several boutique hotels within a 10 minute walk that all have restaurants and bars, so we spent a lot of time just on our own little strip for drinks and dinner. Fantastic stay, very communicative hosts, highly recommend. And rent a car.

Manager's Response

Villa Mariposa, is certainly an excellent beachfront getaway for those who want an amazingly comfortable place to enjoy the ocean in a natural environment. We look forward to helping you with your next trip to Akumal, just let us know and we'll be sure to get your vacation countdown started.

Villa Mariposa

Reviewed on 2022-03-30 by Sandra Y. , Austin, Tx United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back.

We enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back.

Villa Mariposa

Reviewed on 2022-03-30 by sandra y. , Austin, TX US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back.

We enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back.

Villa Mariposa

Reviewed on 2022-03-01 by , new york, NY United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Beautiful home, wonderful stay. Fabulous meals made by the groundskeepers.

Beautiful home, wonderful stay. Fabulous meals made by the groundskeepers.

Perfect accommodation

Reviewed on 2021-10-11 by Sandro B. , Steina, DE
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
A very nice house right by the sea. You are well looked after. The condition of the house compared to other objects is very good. There is everything you need.

A very nice house right by the sea. You are well looked after. The condition of the house compared to other objects is very good. There is everything you need.

Villa Mariposa vacation

Reviewed on 2021-05-26 by Michaela A. , Oregon City , OR US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We had an amazing stay here!! The house exceeded our expectations on every level. The directions we were given to get to the rental were a little outdated, so that might want to be looked at. It was in the dark when we arrived, so the landmarks they referenced did us no good. But Villa Mariposa came up on my google maps believe it or not, so that helped us find it! The house was so perfect for us, we barely even left. We had paradise right where we were. The secure neighborhood was great, restaurants and little store within walking distance, a beautiful beach right off the back porch.. I can't say enough good things about this rental. The caretakers of the property were great! Since there was just two of us, we didn't need a ton of attention or cleaning, so they just checked on us every day to see if we needed anything. I honestly don't have any negative feedback on this rental that I can think of. We do wish the 3rd bedroom was set up with a queen or king mattress, because we would have loved to bring our group of friends back to this property next year, so we had a find another house in the vicinity that could accommodate 3 couples. But other than that, absolutely perfect stay for us!

We had an amazing stay here!! The house exceeded our expectations on every level. The directions we were given to get to the rental were a little outdated, so that might want to be looked at. It was in the dark when we arrived, so the landmarks they referenced did us no good. But Villa Mariposa came up on my google maps believe it or not, so that helped us find it! The house was so perfect for us, we barely even left. We had paradise right where we were. The secure neighborhood was great, restaurants and little store within walking distance, a beautiful beach right off the back porch.. I can't say enough good things about this rental. The caretakers of the property were great! Since there was just two of us, we didn't need a ton of attention or cleaning, so they just checked on us every day to see if we needed anything. I honestly don't have any negative feedback on this rental that I can think of. We do wish the 3rd bedroom was set up with a queen or king mattress, because we would have loved to bring our group of friends back to this property next year, so we had a find another house in the vicinity that could accommodate 3 couples. But other than that, absolutely perfect stay for us!

The best vacation home!

Reviewed on 2021-01-21 by Keally L. , Tulsa , OK US
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
My family of 6 had an amazing week m. We only wish we could have stayed longer and we hope to return. The home and the grounds were beautiful!

My family of 6 had an amazing week m. We only wish we could have stayed longer and we hope to return. The home and the grounds were beautiful!

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