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Yalku Lagoon Akumal Large 5 BR w / Pool - Perfekt for familier og grupper.

  • Casa del Sol, et Akumal landemerke og et av våre favoritthus!



    Casa del Sol er kjent for sin flotte beliggenhet, rett ved Yal-Ku lagunens hovedvann, veldig privat, og for sin funky eklektiske innredning. Tidligere eid av bandet The Grateful Dead, er dette huset perfekt for store grupper eller familier, og har vært vert for store navn kjendiser i sin tid. Casa del Sol kan leies med opptil fem soverom og kan sove opptil 13 personer komfortabelt.



    Utendørs kjøkken og stue på lagunen siden av eiendommen er flott for underholdende og familie sammenkomster. Tilgang til lagunen er veldig lett, bare nedover hagen og over din egen bro i det kule klare vannet i Yal-Ku, hvor du kan snorkle med fisken hele dagen. Det er også en fantastisk takterrasse, halvparten dekket av en Palapa og halvåpent til solen og stjerner hvor du kan sitte omgitt av lagunen og jungelen.



    Casa del Sol er kjent for de mange unike veggmaleriene som er malt i hele huset, og markerer områdets Maya-historie og naturlig skjønnhet. Dette huset er virkelig enestående og gir seg veldig godt til folk bare å "slappe av" sammen og ha det bra! Merily og Obideo, caretakers, gjør en utmerket jobb. De er veldig sjarmerende og vil ta godt vare på deg. De er også tilgjengelige for å tilberede måltider mot en ekstra avgift, som vi anbefaler deg å prøve.



    Casa del Sol tilbyr mange fasiliteter, inkludert et svømmebasseng og en lagune side palapa med mange hengekøyer og lenestoler for snoozing bort ettermiddagen. Det har også en foss med sin egen lille dyppebasseng på lagunen siden av eiendommen. Den forfriskende fossen er et flott sted å gi deg en vannmassasje etter en svømmetur i lagunen, og det er også flott for barna å leke i dyppebassenget når fossen er slått av. Barna elsker også å leke i det private bygget sandstrandområdet ned ved lagunen og palapaen. Det er utendørs dusj og et bad for skylling av etter snorkling og stridsvogner for skylling av utstyret ditt.

    Casa del Sol tilbyr 5 soverom og vil komfortabelt sove 13 personer. Det er 2 soverom på andre nivå. Ett rom har 2 enkeltsenger og 1 dobbeltseng, den andre har 1 dobbeltseng og 1 enkeltseng. Hvert soverom har eget bad og klimaanlegg. Mesteren er på tredje nivå med en king size-seng, skrivebord, eget bad, air condition og en privat palapa overbygd terrasse. For ekstra sove, er det en casita nede med king size-seng, eget bad, komfyr og vask, og air condition. Det er også et tårn soverom med dobbeltseng, air condition og flott utsikt! Det er også takhyller, dusj og toalett. Det er også et bad utenfor av de viktigste uteplassen. Det er en TV / DVD / Satellitt i hovedstuen. AC bare i soverom.

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Om området

Denne villaen ligger i nærheten av fornøyelsesparker og ved vannkanten i Akumal. Riviera Maya golfklubb og Puerto Aventuras marina er verdt et besøk hvis du er på utkikk etter morsomme aktiviteter, men hvis du heller vil oppleve vakre naturomgivelser, kan du dra til Akumal-stranden og Half Moon Bay. Reiser du med barn? Da bør du ikke gå glipp av Xel-Há-parken og Akumal Ecological Center. Fridykking, snorkling og seiling er blant de aktivitetene du kan bli med på her. Du kan dessuten oppleve naturen i området gjennom økoturer. Se vår reiseguide til Akumal
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Hva som finnes i nærheten

  • Half Moon Bay
    Half Moon Bay
    6 min gange - 0.6 km
  • Yal-ku Lagoon
    Yal-ku Lagoon
    1 min kjøring - 0.4 km
  • Akumal-stranden
    Akumal-stranden
    4 min kjøring - 2.2 km
  • Riviera Maya golfklubb
    Riviera Maya golfklubb
    8 min kjøring - 8.1 km
  • Xcaret økologisk temapark
    Xcaret økologisk temapark
    31 min kjøring - 40.2 km

Transport

  • Tulum int. lufthavn (TQO) - 81 min kjøring

Restauranter

  • Pueblito Lindo
    9 min kjøring
  • Aurum (Lobby Bar)
    12 min kjøring
  • Oishi Japanese Restaurant
    9 min kjøring
  • Preferred Club
    9 min kjøring
  • Akumal Beach Resort 'The Lobby Bar'
    9 min kjøring

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Når kan man sjekke inn på Yalku Lagoon Akumal Large 5 BR w / Pool - Perfekt for familier og grupper.?

Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 15.00.

Når må man sjekke ut på Yalku Lagoon Akumal Large 5 BR w / Pool - Perfekt for familier og grupper.?

Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Yalku Lagoon Akumal Large 5 BR w / Pool - Perfekt for familier og grupper.?

Denne villaen er familievennlig og ligger ved vannkanten i Akumal og 10 minutters gange unna Yal-ku Lagoon og Half Moon Bay. Akumal-stranden ligger 2,3 kilometer unna.

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Anmeldelser av Yalku Lagoon Akumal Large 5 BR w / Pool - Perfekt for familier og grupper.

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Rangering på 10 − Utmerket. 32 av totalt 32 anmeldelser.
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Rangering på 2 − Forferdelig. 0 av totalt 32 anmeldelser.

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Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Perfection on YalKu Lagoon!

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: Absolute paradise in the perfect house in the perfect location with the best Staff! Would stay here over and over again!
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Can't wait to visit again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Casa Del Sol with family, and had a wonderful time. Despite the worst sargassum season yet, we still enjoyed the lagoon and pool. The villa was also very comfortable and clean and the house staff were excellent. We hired them to cook for us and started missing the wonderful meals they made as soon as we got back home.
Verifisert anmeldelse

10/10 – Utmerket

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet
Spacious rooms, great snorkeling. We loved the chefs cooking!
Bodde her 6 netter i desember 2025
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Loved every minute of being there

Rating Details: 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: 10 members of my famil stayed here fro 8 days in February, the weather was great and the snokeling right outside the gate of this villa was fantastic. From the views from the top floor to the housekeeping and cooking services offered at the villa, all was perfect. The rooms were spacious, the living areas were large and accommodating and the water features refreshing.
Verifisert anmeldelse

10/10 – Utmerket

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Matriarch’s (haha!) 80th birthday celebration!

We loved the abundance of outdoor living space, private access from every room to a place to sit and enjoy a view or the company of another. Love, loved the private access to the Lagoon. We really appreciated the wall murals and artful decor. We will recommend this experience to friends.
Bodde her 7 netter i januar 2024
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Fabulous Place!

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: Wonderful location, excellent upgrades, fabulous staff. We had up to 9 people at one time and never felt crowded. Access to lagoon is priceless!
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Will always book with Akumal Direct

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: From getting there to getting home, Akumal Direct was involved in every step. We have been to Akumal every summer for the last few years and this was the 1st time with Akumal Direct and their service is unmatched. The house is beyond words and the location is amazing but Akumal Direct made the entire experience top notch!
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Best trip ever!

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: I planned the trip with friends to celebrate my 50th bday. The preplanning with Martina was perfect. The house and caretakers were beyond amazing. I love this property and plan to return!
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Another visit...another great experience!

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: This was our second visit in two years for spring break, and again we had a wonderful experience at casa del sol. Great location, great amenities, great care takers. The property owners/management continue to improve the property and are great to work with. Highly recommended!
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Large, wonderful place with private lagoon access.

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: This is a great place for a larger group with plenty of space for everyone. The access to the lagoon is a bonus (go before 10 or after 4 when everyone else is gone). We used the Chef Services for most breakfasts and several dinners and were never disappointed. The location at the end of the road makes for a private and peaceful stay.
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

My dream vacation

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: Casa del sol has everything you need for a group vacation, we were 9 people. 5 bedrooms with private bathrooms. Swimming pool, waterfalllTwo kitchen, and private access to Yalku lagoon. You could spend the whole time there or walk to restaurants, my 3rd time there and at least 10 times in Akumal. 5 Star vacation
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Family vacation at casa del sol- amazing !!

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: Amazing amazing amazing ! Incredible home situated right on lagoon with superb snorkeling at the doorstep ! A perfect family reunion place — akumel direct accommodated all our needs and our house managers prepared absolutely delicious meals for us during our stay ! Could not have been more perfect ! Thank you everyone at casa del sol !
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Memories Made

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: Casa Del Sol was the perfect home for our 3 families to come together and enjoy the Mayan Riviera. Evening swims in the lagoon followed by rooftopsunsets were the perfect end to our full days of exploration. All of the rooms were comfortable, the house well stocked and appointed and the communication with managers and staff was quick and responsive. It exceeded our expectations and we didn’t want to leave.
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Rising up to Paradise!

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: Our stay at Casa Del Sol in Akumal was fantastic! Everything from the house ,to the grounds, to Obidio and Scott, to the absolutely awesome fact that Vince Welnick (grateful dead keys in the 1990s) was a previous owner was awesome and far exceeded out expectations. We truly cannot wait to come back and will not be changing a thing. Thanks so much to Scott and everyone at Akumal Direct Vacations; our stay was wonderful!
Verifisert anmeldelse

10/10 – Utmerket

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Akumal 2024

Absolutely loved! The rooms were all nice. Beds were very comfortable and the air conditioning worked great. The whole house was was very clean. The lagoon was so nice to swim in. We saw so many different types of fish. The water was clear. We had such a nice time. We also went swimming with the turtles at Akumal Beach. It was amazing and close to the house. We saw so many turtles and fish. The cleaning lady was so nice and very helpful giving us ideas of places to go.
Bodde her 4 netter i august 2024
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Amazing Stay for family of 9

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: Wonderful grounds - fantastic layout- wonderful beds!!! Beautiful pool! We were a family of 9 people from throughout the US. We had an awesome mini reunion. My hubby and I have been in Akumal numerous times and always wanted to stay here and it was perfect! The outside area of the house was perfect and the bedrooms were beautiful too. Obidio took great care of us. We also had him and his wife cook for us one night!
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Absolute Paradise

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 stayed in Casa del Sol as a group of 8 adults and a 1 year old child. This house was the base for our trip and the perfect location to unwind and relax. It made for an incredibly easy vacation! We greatly enjoyed the comfortable beds, ample indoor and outdoor lounge spaces, the beautiful decor and design of each room, the pool, private lagoon access, and 4 bikes. The staff kept the house incredibly clean and we used their private chef services one night for a delicious meal. We hope to return in the future and highly recommend to anyone looking for a gorgeous well located home in Akumul!
Bodde her 5 netter i mars 2024
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Lovely Family Vacation at Casa Del Sol

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 had a great family vacation at Casa Del Sol. The house is well equipped to accommodate a large family and beautifully decorated. We loved having direct access to Yal kul lagoon. We enjoyed each morning with a cup of coffee and binoculars checking out all the birds and watching the sun rise. We would snorkel every morning and afternoon and was such a delight to swim with all the tropical fish in a protected lagoon. Our caretakers were great and they did an amazing job cooking for our family and I would highly suggest that. Also we had a golf carts and transportation services arranged through accommodations and that went great too
Bodde her 7 netter i desember 2022
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Spacious Accommodations and Tropical Fish!

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: Casa del Sol is a fabulous property. The accommodations are spacious and comfortable and the management staff are friendly and helpful. It is one of only 3 properties that have private access to Yalku Lagoon, which is amazing because you feel like you have the lagoon to yourself during off hours. Snorkle gear is provided, though not needed, as you can watch a multitude of colorful tropical fish right from the rocks. I could have spent my entire vacation on this property, only venturing out on a bike (also provided), to dine at one of the many delicious restaurants nearby. I hope I have the opportunity to book this property again (and again, and again) in the future.
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

a Gem in Akumal

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 stayed here for a family vacation in 12/2023 for 12 days. There was plenty to do for all ages- older family members sat around the beautiful outdoor areas of the property, teenagers were enjoying the nature, swimming, got certified diving, explored the town which was very safe. The property is very special- direct access to a beautiful calm lagoon for snorkeling, where you see many schools of fish, but my favorite part was seeing the beautiful birds in the lagoon around sunset. Yal ku lagoon is also at the end of Akumal away from all of the tourists that come in for Akumal Bay. There were day tours coming to the lagoon but in the morning and especially the afternoon we had it mostly to ourselves. Yal ku lagoon was my favorite part of Akumal, although we also did some diving (dos Ojos cave diving was very cool), went to Chichinitza, and also did the recommended Santa Cruz cenote tour which was awesome. The house chefs were also great- very worth the price- really sweet couple. You can also easily walk to nearby restaurants and around the town, and we also had golf carts. The house manager was available for anything we needed. Would highly recommend and we will definitely stay here again. Not a single complaint!
Bodde her 14 netter i desember 2023
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Great space and service

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 had a great week at this villa with a party of four adults and four kids. Once you pass through the arch in the tourist part of Akumal, it feels like you're in a resort-- safe and comfortable and relaxed.The villa was perfect for us-- spacious and very clean, without feeling opulent. The decor is particularly charming. The kitchens were adequately equipped for our cooking (we wished we had packed a citrus squeezer/juicer for making drinks). The cooking pans were all stainless steel, so unlike in other VRBOs we weren't confronted with scratched teflon. And the pantries included ample containers and lids for storing leftovers! Service was excellent. Housekeeping doesn't come on Sundays; on weekdays they were unobtrusive and thorough. They didn't take tips left during the week, either left on beds or in the designated tip box so we left a large tip at checkout. The concierge service was also great-- David answered several questions before our departure about the provisions in the villa, and one of our adults texted with a manager during the trip, who dropped by to check on us when one of the kids fell and broke her foot and needed medical care.We would definitely stay here again and recommend this property.
Bodde her 7 netter i april 2023
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Beautiful Lagoon and Relaxing Accomodations

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: House was spacious and comfortable, and we enjoyed the storied past of the home. We spent a lot of time on the downstairs patio where is was the coolest with a nice breeze which made the humidity bearable but were able to retreat into cool bedroom air conditioning when it was too much. The small pool is lovely for a dip or staying wet in the heat and we got to know a number of iguanas residing around the area.Being able to walk down and hop into the cool lagoon and snorkel with the fish really was wonderful, and we did it everyday. The highlight of the vacation for a few of us. Going in early and late easily avoided the crowds and we got to know all the places where the fish were.A shout out to Merily, Obidio, and Leo who kept the house and grounds immaculate and tidy yet were so unobtrusive. Merily also did our laundry at our request for a small fee.The property Manager, Scott checked in very frequently and was very helpful with recommendations and suggestions. Communication was wonderful with the Akumal Direct team. Alex was able to coordinate us for 2 bookings for us, The Monkey Sanctuary and Snorkeling with turtles Bothe we enjoyed a lot.We highly recommend eating at the Buena Vida for lunch and dinner, we loved it there. The Jungle cafe was our breakfast spot. Rent a golf cart, you won't need you car in the local area but will easily be able to get around. Avoid the aggressive parking and snorkeling vendors on the road into town.Quiet and peaceful overall and we felt very safe in Akumal.
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Wonderful stay at Casa del Sol

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 recently spent a week at Casa del Sol. From the moment we arrived at the Cancun airport, everything was seamless. The property manager contacted me with the map to the house and with suggestions where to stop for groceries or the bank, if needed. The house is exactly as depicted. The house has a lot of character, with very artistic decor which makes it unique. The location is ideal, with access to the lagoon through your back yard. The outdoor space is amazing with plenty of sitting and eating areas plus the pool, the Palapa with loungers and hammocks (great spot for bird watching) and fountains. Snorkels are available and were very handy since the lagoon offers an impressive variety of fish. It does get very busy with groups travelling with a tour guide, so it's best to go early in the morning of after 5.Every single space in the house was immaculate. The bedrooms and bathrooms were recently renovated and are beautiful. The beds are very comfortable and the linens of excellent quality. The caretakers, Obidio and Merily do a superb job and try their hardest to accommodate your every need. We tried some of Obidio's cooking for an extra fee and it was the best food we had during our stay. Highly recommended! We still did some cooking ourselves and the kitchens (both indoor and outdoor) are equipped with everything you might need. We have stayed at other vacation rentals, but Casa del Sol has been the best by far.
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Uncle John's Cabin Redux

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 recently returned from spending a great week at Casa del Sol. We made extensive use of the pool and outdoor kitchen facilities as well as the private access to snorkeling in the lagoon. We enjoyed the proximity to La Buena Vida, La Lunita and El Pescador.
Fra en partnerside

10/10 – Utmerket

Fantastic Akumal vacation house!

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 2 families of 4 with boys aged 3-8 and found the Casa Del Sol to be a perfect setup for our akumal vacation. While Casa Del sol is certainly an older home, we found the layout and the character of the property exceeded our expectations. The house is extremely well equipped in the kitchen space both upstairs and downstairs. Lots of spaces for socializing and hanging out throughout the property. Neighborhood safe and property felt very safe for us with our 4 kids. Outdoor space and kitchen is a hosts dream and we found it very enjoyable cooking our all of our meals, having caretakers cook, or using as our general social/hangout area. Air conditioning worked fabulous in the bedrooms at night, and otherwise the breeze and windows provided plenty of airflow throughout all levels of the house during the day when not running AC. Pool was fantastic, waterfall was a fun/refreshing perk. Snorkeling off the back yard, while maybe not what it was 15 years ago, was so appreciated and enjoyed by kids and adults alike. As most are becoming familiar with, the Sargassum blooms can really affect the beach experience around riviera maya these days. Even with a huge bloom the week we visited, we could still snorkel most of yal ku without much disturbance. Great location to several restaurants walking, and short drive to Akumal Puebla. Fantastic meals at Tacos y Pastas, Taco Maya, and La Buena Vida. Already looking forward to our return. Thank you LocoGringo for the fantastic advice and help throughout our trip. Highly recommended!