A Luxurious Beach Retreat Near Tulum - Sheltered on the white sands of Beautiful Soliman Bay on the Sparkling Caribbean
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4.5 Bathroom(s) |
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Sheltered on the white sands of beautiful Soliman Bay on the sparkling Caribbean, Casa Maravilla (House of Wonder) is a tropical retreat that offers guests their own exclusive and private paradise. Located only minutes from the famous Mayan ruins of Tulum and Coba, this modern wonder is the perfect place from which to explore and enjoy the many wonders of the Riviera Maya. The peace and tranquility of the protected bay, the natural wonders of the fresh water ecosystems and mangroves, the ocean and reef, the jungle and the mystical Mayan archaeological sites are among the many wonders awaiting guests at Casa Maravilla.
The house is a magical marvel itself; the perfect tropical retreat offering a stunning location for guests to relax and experience the peace and tranquility of the Mexican Caribbean. This recently completed architectural masterpiece offers room and comfort in 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths and over 5,000 square feet of fully air-conditioned living space. The home is richly furnished with handcrafted pieces from San Miguel de Allende, in central Mexico, including wardrobes in each bedroom, a huge entry console, a grand dining room setting for eight, accented by a huge wrought iron chandelier and a separate, more intimate kitchen dining area for four. Each bedroom and bath is decoraed with beautiful art, pottery, weavings and sculpture set against a distinct and dominant color theme. In contrast, the house is bathed in natural light from all directions and features an incredible 25-foot entry, framed by towering tree trunks culled from the Mayan jungle. The effect is unforgettable.
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| Property Rates - Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. |
| | | Period | Rates | | | High Season | $7,500 | | | Mid Season | $6,500 | | | Low Season | $5,500 | | | Christmas & New Years | $15,000 |
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Luxury Vacation Rentals - Year Round
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Casa Maravilla borrows from contemporary, tropical and hacienda styles to produce an astonishing effect. Traditional Talavera and Saltillo tiles throughout the home mix beautifully with local Mayan and modern art. The home incorporates furnishings from Mexico's interior with over sized iron and glass chandeliers, sculptural art and handmade furniture. In contrast, the house is bathed in natural light and integrates towering tree trunks culled from the heart of the Mayan jungle. It's guaranteed to take your breath away, yet at the same time, invite you into the exquisitely comfortable surroundings.
The spacious floor plan flows, from its 25-foot foyer to its distinct but adjoining living, dining and kitchen environments, all framed in glass. The living area comfortably seats your entire party on tastefully appointed couches and antique wooden chairs reminiscent of hacienda style living. The handmade wooden trestle dining table seats eight and is accented with a fabulous wrought iron chandelier. Every wall is tastefully decorated with an array of Mayan and modern art.
The house is an airy, open plan with large hallways that allow a steady tropical breeze from the sea to flow through the entire home. We encourage you to "go tropical" and turn off the air conditioning, open the windows and doors and turn on the ceiling fans for the full Mexico feeling.
25-foot foyer
Large, open hallways
Dining room table that seats eight
Fabulous wrought iron chandelier
Living room with tastefully appointed couches and antique wooden chairs
TV/Satellite/CD/DVD with U.S. Channels in living room
2 stereos for indoor and outdoor music
DVD and CD libraries
Tasteful array of Mayan and modern art throughout
Entire house is air conditioned
Ceiling fans in each room and outdoor patios
The Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen of stained concrete countertops, a hacienda style vented cooking area, Talavera tile, and stainless steel appliances are sure to please the most demanding of chefs. Prepare your own feast or enjoy a traditional Mexican meal prepared at your request by our onsite staff. This large kitchen includes its own intimate, round table seating for four with full views of the pool and Caribbean. Whether cooking a meal or just hanging out around the kitchen table playing cards or dominoes, guests find themselves drawn to this part of the home for casual enterainment and relaxation.
Stained concrete counter tops
Stainless steel appliances
Table seating for four
Traditiona Talavera tile accents
Purified drinking water supplied
The Study
The second floor opens up to a study with a ceiling to floor bookshelp filled with books, music, movies and games. A colorful array of traditional Mayan carved masks are displayed above an antique writing desk. The space is completed with free Internet access - so bring your laptop.
Ceiling to floor bookshelf
Books, music, movies and games
Antique writing desk
Free Internet access
Portable cellular telephone in The Study
Casa Maravilla was designed to accommodate large groups while allowing each person or couple to experience privacy and seclusion when desired. All bedrooms feature their own full bath with a distinctive color and tile theme. Bedrooms are furnished with unique handmade armoires, headboards, bedside tables and lighting collected from San Miquel de Allende, in central Mexico. All artwork is original and provides each setting with a flavor and elegance all its own. To add to occupants' delight, every bedroom has its own doorway to an outside terrace or balcony.
Individual sitting areas
Handcrafted wardrobes and bedside tables from San Miguel de Allende
Beautiful curtains with blackout shades
Elegant artwork
CD player in every bedroom
Security safe in every bedroom
Private baths
All linens and towels
Hair dryer in every bathroom
Master Suite
The spacious master suite includes French doors opening onto a private beachfront terrace and king-size bed framed with a headboard of antique doors. A sky-lit bathroom, over-sized, Talavera tiled shower and picture window overlooking an upstairs garden complete with chaise lounges and ceiling fans.
French doors
Private beach front terrace
King-size bed
Headboard of antique doors
Sky-lit bathroom and outdoor garden
Over-sized, Talavera tiled shower
TV/Satellite/CD/DVD with U.S. Channels
Beachfront Bedrooms
Two beachfront bedrooms offering panoramic views of the bay and beach are nothing short of amazing. Each offer queen beds, hand crafted headboards and stunning tile bathrooms. These bedrooms open up to an enormous and exclusive oceanfront balcony, which runs the span of the home, complete with chaise lounges and ceiling fans.
Exclusive ocean front balcony with chaise lounges and ceiling fans
Queen beds
Hand crafted headboards
Stunning tile bathrooms
Downstairs Bedroom
From its vaulted tiled ceiling to its king size bed with carved colonial style headboard, the downstairs bedroom offers a calm retreat from the rest of the house. This downstairs suite overlooks tropical gardens through French doors and has additional seating on the private terrace.
French doors to a private terrace
Vaulted tiled ceiling
King size bed
Carved colonial style headboard
Lagoon-style swimming pool with outdoor stereo system
Shaded rooftop observatory with couches and hammock
Large rooftop sun/stargazing bed
Huge beachfront palapa with hammocks
Plenty of comfortable outdoor/beach seating
Fire pit
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans in each room and outdoor patios
Surround Sound Direct TV/satellite with U.S channels (1 TV in living room/1 in master bedroom)
Two DVD/CD players with DVD and CD libraries
CD player in every bedroom
Cell phone for guest use (buy cards at the villa)
Free Internet service- bring your laptop
On site staff and cook
Cook service available upon request
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Gas barbecue
Maid service 6 days a week
All linens and towels provided
Massages available upon request
2 Two person kayaks
Volleyball and horseshoes
Outdoor shower
Purified drinking water supplied
Pressurized water system
Hair dryer in every bathroom
Safes for valuables in each bedroom
Babysitting services available upon request
Crib and highchair available
1 Queen air mattress for 2 children available upon request
Parking for 3 cars
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On Soliman Bay
Casa Maravilla is located on the Mayan Riviera, about one hour south of Cancun and just north of the small town of Tulum. It sits on the shimmering white sands of Soliman Bay, a private area protected by the coral reef and adjacent to a smaller bay, which is home to the famous Oscar and Lalo's beachfront restaurant and the setting for the popular Corona beer commercial widely seen in the US. Casa Maravilla and a few other private villas are located along the main bay and are accessed from the highway by a small, rural road.
Located in the region known as Tankah, Soliman Bay is well known for its beautiful and protected bays, aquamarine water and white beaches. The neighboring village of Tulum has been recently renovated and features shopping, miles of beaches and numberous fine restaurants. It is best known for the unique Mayan ruins of Tulum that sit high above the sea on a cliff at the edge of the turquoise blue Caribbean. Tulum, once called Zama or "place of the downing sun," was named because of the dominating position of these famous ruins. It is one of the most scenically beautiful of all the Mayan archaelolgical sites and an easy 10 minutes from Casa Maravilla.
Casa Maravilla is located on the Riviera Maya or Mayan Riviera. The Riviera Maya consists of the areas south of Cancun and north of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere. Puerto Morelos, a marine and fishing village is the northern most town. Playa Del Carmen, one of the fastest growing areas in Latin America, lies further to the south. Once a quiet fishing village, this city now provides all of the amenities and services - hospitals to shopping - of an urban area. Puerto Aventuras is a boaters' paradise - a marina blasted out of limestone provides shops and restaurants encircling a dolphin enclosure.
Akumal
Akumal, a pleasant resort village, is comprised of North Akumal, Central Akumal, Jade Bay and South Akumal. Mayan for place of the turtles, Akumal has some wonderful snorkeling spots; Yal-Ku Lagoon, Half Moon Bay and Akumal Bay. As well a number of shops, spa facilities and restaurants.
Soliman Bay
Only 10 minutes drive south of Akumal and 10 minutes north of Tulum, is Soliman Bay, also known as Punta Soliman. This protected bay offers you peace and tranquility away from the hordes in Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Houses and palapas pepper the coastline and in the evenings, all locals head to the legendary Oscar and Lalos. This bar/restaurant, which is located on the beach, serves lots and lots of fresh seafood, and offers diving trips and fishing charters. Stay as long as you like as there are plenty of hammocks and a shaded palapa with comfortable couches.
When you visualize a tropical paradise you may conjure up images of past Corona commercials, if so, there is a very good chance you are imagining Soliman Bay. Because this is that place - a secluded bay where gentle waves crash upon the coral reef and sooth you senses. You won't be disappointed if you make the journey here - relax, have a drink on the sandy beach or rent a kayak and explore the bay. There are also walking trails here which meander through mangroves and offer some of the best bird watching around. Soliman Bay is a secluded area made up of two bays. The smaller bay is best known for the Corona commercial and Oscar and Lalo's restaurant. The larger bay is where Casa Maravilla and other private villas are located. Tankah Bay neighbors Soliman and also has a couple of nice restaurants.
Tulum
Home to the world famous Mayan ruins and great beaches with wonderful waves, this mystical place attracts a wide variety of people from nature enthusiasts heading to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere to New Age types drawn here for its healing powers. Tulum is a wonderful town that has recently undergone many renovations to become a great spot for dining and shopping. It's made up of the well known ruins, the beach community and the inland town located along the highway. To get to the ruins and the beaches you need to turn left at the Coba Road. South of Tulum is the largest Mexican national park called the Sian Ka'an Biosphere. There are several tours available to experience its natural wonders from fresh water ecosystems, ocean and reef, to jungle and Mayan archaeological sites.
What to do and see on the Riviera Maya
Of course with the Mesoamerica Reef, the second longest in the world right off shore this is the perfect spot for all kinds of watersports. All up and down the coast you can enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, sailing and just plain relaxing on the beach. The limestone terrain here makes it a place full of incredible cenotes, fresh water holes, and underground rivers and caves. There are a number of eco-parks that allow you to enjoy these treasures: Hidden Worlds, Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Aktun Chen and more. Steeped in Mayan history this area is well known for its archaeological sites such as Tulum, Xel-Ha, Muyil and Coba. A day trip away is the famous Chichen Itza.
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Shelley
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