Enchanting Beach Villa- Snorkeling, Fishing, Kayaking Costa Maya Reefs Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Enchanting Beach Villa- Snorkeling, Fishing, Kayaking Costa Maya Reefs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Enchanting Beach Villa- Snorkeling, Fishing, Kayaking Costa Maya Reefs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Enchanting Beach Villa- Snorkeling, Fishing, Kayaking Costa Maya Reefs located?

This Mahahual holiday home is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maya Chan Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mahahual Beach and Costa Maya Port. Mahahual Lighthouse and Maya Water Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Darren L.

3 Feb 2025

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Private house on private beach

Such a great place to stay. We got in late and the caretakers were able to provide dinner. Will definitely try to get there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan P.

18 Feb 2025

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Incredible place to match an incredible location

Absolutely thrilled in every aspect of our visit here… the location, the house, snorkeling, the amenities and more than anything… the friendliness and attention of the caretaker and his family! Went above and beyond every expectation we had in order to make sure we enjoyed our stay! I am definitely coming back as often as I can

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

9 Apr 2025

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Attentive hosts, good stay!

Reservations and communication were easy and clear. Caretaker Oscar was super friendly and helpful. The kitchen was a bit sparse— no spices, oils, etc.—but the house had everything else needed for relaxing. Appreciate the snorkeling gear and guidebooks.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlie Q.

2 Dec 2023

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Perfect Quiet Getaway

Such a privilege to stay in this beautiful casa on the beach. It was quiet, private and peaceful. Kitchen had everything you need. The beach was well maintained and you can snorkel right from the shore. We used the kayaks to get to the reef to snorkel. Magical time!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

21 Mar 2023

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Wonderful

The villa is really lovely, it is very private and peaceful. It is really worth the drive from Cancun to get away from the crowds. Rudolph and caretaker Darvey were very helpful and accommodating. The time of year that I came was not the best because the sargassum had already taken over the beach but this is a problem all along the entire coast unfortunately so I would recommend to be mindful of that when choosing a time to come to the area - Rudolph made me aware of this when I booked and said that I could have a refund and check out early if I wanted so that was very kind of him but I still really enjoyed the property and would love to visit again! :)

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy F.

25 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beach house

Mahahual is a great little village but now growing due to cruise ship visits. The house is about 8.5 k from the village down a very bad road with many huge potholes but we made it a few times in and out! The house itself was ok but it seems like it needs some TLC and maintenance. There is no oven or microwave so plan around that. There are many books however in a humid climate they suffer. The grounds were landscaped but are now very messy & need to be cleaned. Unfortunately we didn’t have hot water during our 3 day stay but the caretaker tried to fix it. Hayhu restaurant (south) is excellent and the Travel In’ restaurant was great. You have to call them 24 hours in advance & select your food. We didn’t get in the water much due to storms.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason Z.

27 Feb 2025

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Secluded paradise

From the very beginning of reserving this property the owner was in great communication. Throughout the stay, and after our stay the excellent communication continued. The property itself felt like a post card of tropical paradise. The secluded location was a great "get away" from the tourist heavy coastal towns of the Yucatan. The snorkeling and kayaks available were all in great shape. I highly recommend going out with them! The star gazing roof was amazing. I live in a major US city, and to see this many stars was almost disorienting! The comfortable chairs on the roof made it hard to peel yourself away form the sea of stars! The kitchen is somewhat primitive, but has all the basic needs to make good meals. There is a fridge, 2 burner stove, sink, pots and pans, dishes, silverware, and plenty of counter space. The beach on their property is in great shape! The caregiver keeps it clean and inviting. There is plenty of lounging areas all along the beach on the property. The caretaker Oscar, and his wife, were super nice, helpful, and made us feel like friends! They were also intuitive to know how much attention/privacy we wanted. The home owner is lucky to have them! The ONLY complaint is also one of the things that makes it great. The beach road to get there is in rough shape (partly due to excessive rain during the dry season). This is good because you don't many other tourists coming to the area. If you want a remote beach paradise, this is it!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

10 Nov 2012

Great stay at a very nice spot

We had a great stay at Mahahual Beach House. It is a big fully equipped house with a great roof terrass and a privat beach. The caretaker is very friendly and helpful, the guarddogs very friendly and the artificial reef (build by the houseowner) amazing. Therefore, that you can use the kajaks you can go for snorkeling and relaxing in the beach palapa or at the big balcony, holidays a extremly relaxed and quite and you have a lot of time for the family (in our case). It is necessary to make the proper grocery in Tulum because in Mahahual you have only small mexican shops where you get fresh fruit and vegetables and tortillas but not prepacked or pre-cooked meals. The beach road between Mahahual and the house could be a little rough with deep water filled potholes but is more an adventure than a problem. And it is important to bring enough mosquito spray with you otherwise you will be eaten by these little tiny beasts. All in all read the more than useful recommendation of the owner on the website and do what he suggest and you will have a brilliant stay away from every tourist destination. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend everybody who is looking for a quite, naturally and well equipped holiday destination.

10/10 Excellent

Bevon K., Whitehorse, Canada

24 Mar 2023

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Great place, great people.

This is a special place. If you love nature and love to feel a bit off the beaten path, than this is for you. Rudolf the owner was incredible. The area hsd some sargassum and he contacted me beforehand and offered full refund. I am so glad we did not take him up. This shows what an honest good guy he is. He was so concerned about my vacation. The sargassum was there but the great caretaker and me forked a way through it to snorkel and fish. Not so bad at all. House is really cool and eclectic. Neat decorations. Lots of books. Cool staircase. Bug nets. No ac but fans are good enough. A fewbugs so the nets were a must. If i had have a critique it would be that a couple mod cons would add greatly. Namely an electric blender and an electric toaster (their are racks for making toast over stove). Cool place, cool people, cool location.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

24 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

The house is a perfect place to escape and be in touch with nature. But, if you want to swim, enjoy the kayaks, seat infront of the sea and have a relax walk along the beach,I have to be honest about that experience of the private beach of the house. Unfortunately it is full of Sargassum, not only along the beach but also inside of the sea, so the experience of using the beach and sea may be very different as you could expect from the photos and the descriptions. It is just impossible to clean it every day and be able to enjoy it. It is not possible to walk along the beach, swim and even go inside with the Kayaks. Sargassum is all over the place. Though, the property is beautiful, as you can see in the photos, is clean and in excellent conditions. It is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy. Being so close to the sea fulfills your soul!!! Darvey (Caretaker) and his family are very helpful, sweet and very nice at all times. Rudolf, the owner, was very nice and always available to get in touch with. From Mahahual town, the house is about 20-25 mins (the road is challenging) I suggest renting a SUV if you don't want to worry about your car. Regardless of the beach experience we had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Dallas TX

24 May 2013

Lovely and tranquil seaside escape

We rented this house with another couple for a three night weekend stay. We choose this house due to location, size and pet friendliness. The location was great. It was approximately 5 miles outside of Mahahual...just far enough to be "away from it all" but close enough to go into town to eat on occasion, The kitchen was fairly well equipped for cooking simple meals. We used the outdoor grill for most of our cooking and had plenty of dishes, glasses, utensils, etc. A nice addition to the kitchen would be a lighter and dish soap (bring your own). The outdoor areas were very nice. My favorite spot was the upstairs palapa off the bedrooms. It had a table and two hammocks. The downstairs porch was also very nice and we spent many hours here reading and eating our meals. There were some very nasty yellow flies that caused some terrible bites. We didn't encounter any problems with mosquitoes. We used the kayaks to go out to the reef to snorkel and enjoyed having a "private beach". Our dogs enjoyed running around on the beach and got along well with Rudolphs two dogs, which were very sweet and friendly. The bedrooms upstairs were sufficient for our needs. Nothing fancy, but we slept well with the windows open and the breeze keeping us cool. Darvey the caretaker did a nice job of letting us know about the specifics of being in a solar powered house, He was always around, but never intrusive. If we needed something (we needed extra drinking water), he was quick to respond. The house was clean and the property was nice and clean. The beach was raked daily. We would definitely return to this property. Be sure to bring your own groceries, soap, etc.

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

29 Dec 2022

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Off the beaten path gem

Truly spectacular setting well off the beaten path. Pictures and descriptions are accurate - the caretaker, Darvey, was very attentive and took care of everything we needed right away.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarke H.

28 Dec 2022

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Lovely stay

This place is truly beautiful; each detail of the decor has been lovingly thought out. The surrounding nature and the night sky are spectacular. The caretaker Darvey and his family were absolutely wonderful! They took great care of us, even going above and beyond after my dad left his mandolin to make sure he got it back. It is definitely very secluded and the drive to Mahahual is rough but if you are looking for an eco jungle/beach experience this is perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zohar S.

19 Apr 2022

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We are now repeat visitors!

This house is simply marvelous. We remembered the house from our first trip here several years ago as being simply perfect and incredibly beautiful. So we were a tiny bit worried that the second time around it might not exactly match our wonderful memories - but it absolutely does. We want to come here again and again. Thank you Darvey and Rudolf and everyone else involved.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis R., Sherbrooke, Qc, Canada

6 Mar 2022

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Parfait!

Espace paradisiaque et d'une tranquillité exceptionnelle. Des endroits comme ça, c'est assez rare!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S., COEUR D ALENE

4 Feb 2022

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Perfect place to relax!

Let me start by stating that this property is the perfect beach home for those who want peace and quiet. We enjoyed the location (it's 15mins. outside of the main town of Mahahaul). It was private and the grounds were so beautiful! The caretaker, Darvey, was awesome! He made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. This was our first time to Mahahaul and we will definitely be back! We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonina B.

21 Jan 2022

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Gorgeous Sunrises

I just spent 12 days at Rudolf's place, and it is just as magical and beautiful as I have hoped. If you are expecting a 5-start all inclusive hotel, this might not be for you, but if you want to get away from the crowds and enjoy peace and quiet, on your own beach, this is perfect. First, pros: the fridge is updated to the new full size fridge, not in the pictures, so that was great. I was working remotely, and internet was fast enough for that (not a given in all places in Mexico). A bit slow if you want to stream Netflix on two devices at once, but more than enough for work. Fully stocked kitchen, everything one might need. We have not used the grill, but it was available as well. Kayaks, snorkeling gear - all available and just as in the pictures. Cons: mosquitos on days when there was no wind. Bring all the Deet you can carry, locally bought Off didnt help, I think they actually enjoyed that stuff. I do have a mosquito problem - they find me in a crowd or on a deserted island and select just me from a group of people, which lead to a healthy doze of paranoia, which I was glad for in this case - I brougth every anti-mosquito poison I could think of with me. On windy days they were not an issue at all, and the screens on all the windows and the mosquito nets on the beds help. Out of 12 days I think there were only 2 when they were an issue, and mostly because my partner left the door open after dark, which was a huge no. On the other hand, got to meet 3 tiny house gekkos that were hiding before that, but came out to hunt the bugs. Thinking of getting me one for my home in Cali now. Car helps, but there are taxis in town if you decide not to rent. For longer stays, go to Chedraui in Cancun, Tulum or Chetumal, depending where you are coming from, and stock up with necesseties, although unless you are very picky about what coffee and liquor you like, you will find most necessities in local stores in Mahahual, just go to the locals side of the town, not the tourist center - prices are higher there. I cant really express how trully gorgeous this place is. I woke up every day before 7 not to miss any sunrises. Stars a so much brighter than anywhere else I've been! And the self-made reef, although took me 11 out of 12 days to find, is worth the effort - you can enjoy snorkeling and fish watching without leaving the property. Would absolutely recommend and I hope to come back there again one day

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Webster P.

12 Jan 2022

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Snorkling was great

We enjoyed spending the day on the reef and cooking fish and making salsa at night. A great simple life!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom C., Portland, USA

16 Dec 2021

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Perfect Quiet Beach Home

We truly enjoyed our time at Casa del Cielo de las Estrellas! Rudolf was a fantastic host (and prompt with communication) and Darvey was an outstanding caretaker. The house delivered everything we expected, and with careful shopping beforehand, we didn't need to leave the house for 5 days. The house gave us the Swiss Family Robinson vibes we really wanted- Beautiful, tropical, charming, and remote. We recommend this house full heartedly.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karlin B.

31 May 2020

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Tropical Paradise

The property, the home and the beach are marvelous. Add to it the gracious and hospitable caretaker and you have a wonderful recipe for an incredible experience. We will be back for sure.

Stayed 27 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rainer M., Germany

31 Mar 2020

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Aussergewöhnliches Haus direkt am Strand

Ein sehr individuell und liebevoll gestaltetes Haus, abseits von jeglichem Tourismusrummel. Unzählige Sitzecken draussen, im herrlichen Garten, am Meer, am Lotusteich. Wunderbare Atmosphäre, absolute Ruhe, am Strand kommt fast nie jemand vorbei. Gut, man muss mit Strom(daher kein Toaster, Fön usw) und Wasser sparsam umgehen, dafür lebt man aber auch sehr naturnah. Die Beleuchtung im Bad ist allerdings schon sehr funzelig. Die Küche ist ausreichend ausgestattet, es gibt einen großen Kühlschrank und zwei Kochstellen (Gas).Das Haus ist sehr persönlich mit zum Teil künstlerischen Dekorationen ausgestattet, kein Einheitsstandard. Zu erwähnen ist, dass die Wendeltreppe, die zum Schlafbereich führt sehr eng und steil ist. Nicht leicht, die Koffer nach oben zu befördern. Der Ort ist in ca. 20 Minuten erreichbar, die Strasse dorthin ist in gutem Zustand und problemlos mit einem normaken PKW zu bewältigen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es im Ortsteil 'Casitas', frischen Fisch bei der Cooperativa in der C. Sardina. Holzkohle für den Grill gibt es bei Minisuper Bere in der C. Kohunlich. Sehr gute Internetverbindung. Das Verwalter-Ehepaar lebt in einem kleinen Haus vorne an der Straße und ist gleichzeitig unsichtbar und sehr hilfsbereit.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris Radl A., malvern united states

8 Mar 2020

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Great Place!

We really enjoyed our stay. It is great having your own private beach! The layout of the house is really well thought out and the grounds are amazing!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

30 Mar 2019

Amazing!

The house and property were truly amazing! We were off the grid which was awesome and so so private! Rudolf the owner and Darvi and his family (the caretakers) were very easy to deal with and they made our stay so easy and relaxing. We will be back again to Mahahual and will definitely stay at this property again! Ed and Co.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

18 Mar 2019

We loved it

The trip to town on the unpaved road was literally the only down side. That and the seaweed. The property and home are gorgeous. So relaxing. Can't wait to go back someday!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

11 Mar 2019

The house was everything promised. The host could not have been more accommodating.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, even though the weather did not cooperate thus limiting our time in the water. The house and grounds have been carefully put together over years and are well attended to by Darvey and family. During our stay Sargasso grass was collecting all along the coast. This was a bit of an inconvenience getting into the water. Once one negotiated the first ten meters, it wasn't a problem. On days when the water wasn't too choppy, we thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling around the artificial reef Rudolf constructed about 100 meters from shore. The Mayan ruins at Chacchoben were more extensive than we had anticipated, and we also enjoyed a boat tour on Lake Bacalar. Such excursions are best undertaken on days when no tourist ships are docked at Mahahual. The Travel In and Maya Luna were two good restaurants about half way to town. Once comfortably settled, one thinks twice about driving the bumpy road to town (c. half an hour) just for a meal. We also barbecued chicken at the house a couple of times. We highly recommend this place as a great alternative away from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

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