Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were considering the Andaz Myokoba, but weren't really in the mood for the whole "resort" far from an actual town vibe. We'd never been to Akumal and weren't sure if it was nice or how big it was. Here's scoop: Akumal is a one road town, which we loved. The road itself is a pretty sort of "modern cobblestone" look with lots of pretty flowers and trees along it (some unkept areas too). The whole road is only 1.5 miles - we got (crummy but fun) bikes for $7/day and LOVED it. If you stay in the Half Moon Bay section (where this condo is, just north of the main Akumal bay) some of the beach is rocky. The beach at this condo was not rocky, it was sandy, BUT the bottom of the actual ocean was rocky, so not the easiest to go swim (you can, but you will have to walk on some rocks). There is a little market directly across the street that sells tequila, snacks etc...which is very convenient. You are an easy walk to La Buena Vida bar/restaurant and La Lunita (which can be less windy and has better margaritas in my opinion). Most days, we hopped on our bikes and went into Akumal Bay to Lol Ha for amazing oceanfront breakfast. You can bring your towels and walk down the beach if you want to swim in a less rocky spot. There is also Turtle Bay Bakery and Taverna in Akumal bay (not waterfront, but charming and yummy). One day, we road our bikes to the other end of Half Moon Bay (so less than a mile) and went swimming in the Cenote/Lagoon there, which was fun. The condo itself was awesome. Super clean, had everything you need, very nice helpful staff maid service everyday. Huge patio with big sliding doors from living room and master bedroom. The waves were SO LOUD in the best way...incredible. And shades of turquoise that were amazing. You can literally just lay in bed and feel like you're on the beach. Comfy bed and pillows (which I am picky about). DEEP relaxation was the theme. Zero nightlife (unless you count drinks at Lol Ha, Taverna or Buena Vida).