[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe Family fun on the beach, with water park, near Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557400/33557344/5c2c8d0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557400/33557344/418536fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557400/33557344/w2046h1383x1y0-2be0a266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557400/33557344/db4d97f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557400/33557344/d8954972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the Mayan Riviera's Secret Beach, The Secret Beach Shell Villa offers a tranquil retreat with private pool and stunning ocean views. As an Onsite Owner-managed property, enjoy personalized service from just 300 feet away. With amenities like Central A/C, Wi-Fi, Office style Phones with Free Phone Calls anywhere and All Major Streaming Services in English including Local Channels ABC,CBS,NBC FOX PBS HBO Starz Amazon Prime Acron TV BritBox Paramount Disney YouTubeTV (Miami Locals), your stay is sure to be hassle-free. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe The Secret Beach Shell Villa has long been a favorite of the Mayan Riviera and for some good reasons. Located in a Very Small Safe Gated (Guard 24/7) Residential Community of High-End Villas - no crowds - very private. Close to all the local attractions but tucked away on the Mayan Riviera's Secret Beach (Playa del Secreto) is known as the nicest beach along the Mayan Riviera that our Staff rakes daily. We are also a Turtle Nest Sanctuary. Its nice time to come is during the Turtle season. See our 5 Star reviews on the Adjacent identical Villa Homeaway listing #303852 which has been on HomeAway VRBO for more than 20 years and has a review from the VRBO Bear (staff of HomeAway stayed at the villa and left a review) The Secret Beach Villas are actually three luxury Identical Beach-Front villas all 4 or 5 bedrooms each with its own private pool, part of a three-villa building; You can rent one or two or all three villas if you have a bigger group of up to 32 people. See Fish Villa at HomeAway listing #303852 & Boat Villa #4606574 We have been renting our villas since 1997, we have everything you need from an on-site property manager, to extras like Central A/C, Wi-Fi, Office style Phones in each villa with Free Phone Calls anywhere, and Extensions for our services, All Major Streaming Services in English including Local Channels ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, HBO, Starz, Amazon Prime, Acron TV, BritBox, Parmount+, Disney+ YouTube TV (Miami Locals) just like back home in English, so you won't miss the next Survivor or NCSI episodes. You would be hard-pressed to think of amenities that we don’t have in the villas. We have an extensive list of excursions to offer you as well as maps to local shopping and restaurant suggestions. Unlike many villas in the area, we are ONSITE OWNERS who manage their own vacation home, we are only 300 feet away (by driveway entrance) if you need us. The owner is a Professional Chef. We have become an intuition in the area, one of the 1st to offer beachfront villa rentals more than 25+ years ago - 70% of our guests are repeat customers. We make your Vacation Hassle Free: The 1st thing every guest says when they arrive, is the Villa & Ocean are more beautiful than even the pictures show, with the ocean's edge 30 feet from the back door, you always have a great view of the turquoise water of the Caribbean. We furnished our villas with real living room furniture all imported from Pottery Barn or Macys. In our villas we want you to feel like your home. We have all the information and assistance to help make planning your vacation hassle free. We have downloadable maps to Costco, Wal-Mart in Playa del Carmen & Cancun and Hospitals. You can go online thru our site and view videos of activities and reserve online, including Golf Tee Times or a Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres, and Fishing and Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos. Our FAQ have every question you could think of including a Mayan Riviera Swine flu update. We offer a grocery shopping service that will buy all your grocery’s and have them waiting in the villa for you. Chef Miguel & Welcome Dinner Menu: The villa owner is a professional chef and will cook your food with the 'Sazon y Sentimiento' (Taste and Feeling) of Mexico, for the 'foodies on vacation' you can schedule an afternoon private cooking class with Chef Miguel. Here is our Welcome dinner we offer arrival night so guest can relax and get their bearings without having to go out to a restaurant to eat. One of the many dinners on our villas food service menu. The Mexican Welcome dinner - $18 per person (Served on Sat. evening for arrivals – you may also order this meal anytime) • Chicken Flautas • Guacamole • Pico del Gallo & Chips • Beef Fajita • Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas • Mexican Rice • Fried Plantain • Beans • Flan • Margaritas. All meals come with a pitcher of Margaritas or Pina Coladas or Sangria. Meals run $18 - $35. Not up for dinner, we also offer 'Happy Hour' munchies and we deliver them right to you, so you can snack at the pool. Kids under 5 eat for Free, kids 5 to 11 eat 1/2 price. Chef Miguel and Private Cooking Class: Chef Miguel will come to your vacation villa and teach you the in and outs of some of the popular Mayan Dishes along with hands on training... be prepared to be involved with the food preparation as Miguel’s Suez Chefs or grab a stool with a margarita or a cerveza and just watch. It’s a fun and festive afternoon preparing a Mayan dinner along with insights to both Mexican/Mayan Ingredients as well as Cultural viewpoints… afternoon of pure Foodie heaven! You don’t have to be a seasoned Chef…or you could be… but either way you learn recipes that you can easy make back at home. After the cooking is done sit down to a memorable Mayan dinner you have just prepared. You can go to Chef Miguel's website Cancun Chef and learn about his passion for food. Miguel is a real 'Foodie' and loves nothing more than to talk food the villa guest, many of whom are chefs themselves. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Water park - Water sports equipment - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 2,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40128700/40128632/dfd92e4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Picon is a private home with the Caribbean ocean at your feet. 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Sorry for security reasons we do not allow guest to bring in outside local people for services such as massage, cooking, babysitting etc: You are booked for the # of people on the Homeaway reservation a legal document, additional people must be approved and may incur an additional fee. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Must book all 3 villas (there is an extra cost) ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35 Note from host: must book all 3 villas (there is an extra cost) Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C20.77774%2C-86.94359&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LxLqBwaLyTyHsjOxc76K8se4INg=) Playa del Carmen, QROO #### What's nearby - Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya - 5 min drive - 3.9 km - Playa Paraiso Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.3 km - Paradise Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km - Maroma Beach - 14 min drive - 9.2 km - Tres Rios Ecopark - 19 min drive - 15.9 km #### Getting around - Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Mar Y Tierra - ‬6 min drive - ‪Don Miquel - ‬9 min drive - ‪La Hacienda - ‬7 min drive - ‪El Cocotal - ‬6 min drive - ‪Blue Fish Restaurant - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe? > Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe located? > Nestled on the beach, this Playa del Secreto villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Paraiso Golf Course, Paradise Beach, and Nicklaus Design Golf Course. Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 43 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa G. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Overall was a great stay. I enjoyed the privacy of the beach and the food that we got was amazing! Would definitely stay again! ##### Alyssa G. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecilia G. Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelent vacation We had a wonderful time at the property we were a group of 13 fsmily members of all ages and there was something for everyone to enjoy. The house is great we definitely recomend it for a large family get together ##### Cecilia G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roni W. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully appointed villa. The property itself was perfect. Private, spacious and comfortable. Plenty of room for the whole family The pool was wonderful. We had dinners prepared for us and they were delicious and reasonably priced. The property itself is completely car dependent. You either need to rent a car or depend on a taxi to get anywhere including a convenience store. Taxis to the grocery store round-trip run about 60. You can have groceries purchased in advance for the home, which is the more economical way to go as long as you know what you want for if you stay. ##### Roni W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandi V. Oct 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation 2023 The house was perfect for 10 of us. Liza, Miguel and staff were so knowledgeable helpful and accommodating. The food was delicious the pool was perfect and the Ocean view is gorgeous. Highly recommend this property! ##### Sandi V. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### melissa j. Apr 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional value This was a marvelous villa and the beach was a private gem amongst the resorts. The house was perfect for 2 families with elementary school aged children. The pool area is lovely, perfectly maintained and the beach is wonderful. The surf is so fun - big enough to bofy surf but shallow enough to be safe for the littles. We did a number of nearby excursions and felt pampered by daily cleaning lady visits and Chef Miguel dinners - this is a vacation, not a trip. We’ve already recommended to family and friends and look forward to returning. We’re dreaming about a pitcher of spicy margs and plate of guacamole and pico as the sun sets! ##### melissa j. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria L. Jan 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week in Paradise! This was a family trip - my two sons and their wives, my daughter-in-law's parents, and myself. The home is amazing for a group our size - each with own room and en-suite. The home is super clean and well-decorated. Comfort in every room. We enjoyed the pool and beach very much. It's not the super clean white sand like the hotel zone in Cancun, but I felt it was even more beautiful due to its seclusion (away from the craziness of Cancun). Meals prepared by Chef Miguel were excellent and the portions HUGE. The honor bar was a great touch, and we left behind two half bottles of liquor to add to the collection. Kitchen was very well stocked, but if you're going to do much cooking and are particular about your tools, recommend that you pack your own chef's knife! The beds were comfy with nice linens. And the household staff was friendly and did a great job. Both Liza and Miguel were great with the communication, and we were pleased with the prices and service of the airport transfers and car rental. Super happy with our stay and will definitely come again. ##### Maria L. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl G. Jan 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic time at Shell Villa I just spent a wonderful week with seven family members at the Shell Villa! Everything was so easy and comfortable and beautiful. We all were relaxed and had the best time just walking the beach, relaxing by the pool and enjoying the wonderful meals prepared by Beto and Migual. Liza answers all your questions and helps you with all information you need before you get there. They are easy to contact with any issues. The location is great for exploring a lot of the Riveria Maya. We enjoyed the villa so much that we did not leave too often! We all felt very safe at the villa at all times. There is security coming into the beach area and the villa itself has a locked gate that you go in and out of. Never did we feel unprotected. The food was amazing and we ordered almost all of our dinners, except for one when we ate the leftovers. Portions were big and very delicious. I highly recommend this villa! We felt very taken care of and we definitely want to come back to this beautiful piece of paradise! ##### Cheryl G. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corey W., Chapel HIll, NC Jul 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly one of the most relaxing weeks of my life We’ve traveled all around the world. And I’ve been to very high end Italian villas. A 500 year old French castle with a moat. Out islands in the Caribbean. The azores. Iceland. This was the most relaxing week of my life. We stayed in the shell villa during covid. It’s a short drive to the airport, which Liza helped me organize.. The villa is lovely, and unlike many of the places I’ve stayed, it feels very much like being in Mexico to me. The tile floors. The arches. The brick barrel vaulted ceilings. It’s all so charming. The pool and outdoor areas were our favorite spots to hang out. We happen to be there when the seaweed was in, but it didn’t detract from our vacation because we could still see and hear the sea, enjoy the breeze and bask in the sun. The highlight for me was Miguel’s amazing meals. We ordered breakfast, a snack and dinner daily. It was delivered beautifully presented and served family style. Our favorite breakfasts were the coconut French toast and the chilequielles. The botanas, guacamole and pick were snack hits and the taco platter was fantastic. The housekeepers came daily and I was spoiled by having our dishes done for us!!!!! If you are considering booking and you want something charming, local and relaxing- don’t wait. You’ve found the place. ##### Corey W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vickie R. Jun 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our group! The Shell Villa was perfect for our family! We loved having a Villa to all hang out in and enjoy the private pool and beach area. The seaweed is a bummer but what can you do? The sand is beautiful & soft and the views & sounds of the ocean waves are so relaxing! We took advantage of all of Liza & Miguel’s expertise & recommendations and we booked the airport shuttle, spa services, a private catamaran tour, and had most meals prepared for us. It really is better than an all inclusive resort because of the space and privacy. We also rented a vehicle that Liza helped arrange and it was dropped off and picked up at the Villa. So easy! Definitely recommend getting a vehicle for grocery store trips or going into Puerto Morales for lunch or dinner. The daily housekeeping service was unobtrusive and kept things clean and tidy. They really have a great thing going and we hope we will be able to come back one day. It was a beautiful trip! ##### Vickie R. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan J., Terre Haute, Indiana Apr 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property & owner Chef Miguel and Liza are great! From day 1 the communication and support was perfect. We loved the property and all the close amenities. Definitely recommend doing dinner and breakfast. We will be booking again. Thanks ##### Bryan J. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becca S. Mar 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So nice!! We have stayed at this VRBO twice and home to come back again. Clean, nice, all amenities we need, beach, private pool!! ##### Becca S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen M. Jan 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Villa, Beach, and Food Thoroughly impressed with the location, safety, beach, the villa itself, and the food (optional purchase). Would stay again here in a heartbeat! ##### Kathleen M. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leann S. Jan 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful hideaway! The Villa was spotless and maids kept it so throughout our stay. Our Villa was decorated with beautiful shell decor. Our ocean view was amazing - even on cloudy days. Chef Miguel made delicious meals and his helper Anna was a sweetheart. Spa service was exemplary! The weather was cool much of our stay but we enjoyed every minute!! Highly recommend Playa de Secreto! ##### Leann S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica M., United States Jan 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Far Better than I could've imagined It was my 50th Bday Trip - and it did not disappoint. Having a Chef as an owner of the property had so many perks. Communication was easy - and not a lot of pressure, we only had 2 issues- the toilet one was fixed quickly - the other was out of the owners control as a excursion they advertised had been purchased by someone and it wasn't what the original package was advertised as anymore - but our group took it for what it was "An Adventure" and not just sitting around but don't get me wrong sitting around at the villa - we all felt so relaxed, at home, and comfortable. Regrets would be: not taking more pics, ordering more of those awesome breakfasts, ordering more of the Guacamole cause it always went fast and of course scheduling more days at the Villa. I couldn't have asked for better hosts, a better location, or better comforts. I do look forward to returning some day again. This villa is better than any resort I've ever stayed in. ##### Monica M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek C. Dec 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful secluded spot We loved the villa and it felt like we had our own amazing beach! ##### Derek C. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. Nov 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Week Outstanding !!! I have stayed at many locations over several decades and I think this is one of the best. The location was perfect for relaxation ( not the party life ) and the food that Chef Miquel fixed was out of this world. Superb !!!!!! ##### Susan S. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony M. Oct 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Location This is a beautiful location. The owners were excellent in terms of service and help, including excellent meals! Everything about the property is first class. We would love to come back. ##### Tony M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy K. Oct 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best vacation!! We had five in our group. It was a fantastic time and very relaxing. We will be back!!! We rented a car and had a few day trips. We really enjoyed hanging around the pool and in the ocean. ##### Lucy K. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria T. Oct 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Very beautiful place, 8 adults in group all had private room with full baths. Clean, maid and pool service every day. Highly recommend. ##### Maria T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany H. Jul 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay Shell Villa was perfect for our family to spend time together. Getting around was easy and we had so much fun hanging out by the pool and on the beach. ##### Brittany H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarina B. Jul 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Rental We had a family of 10 to include baby, teens and adults. Lots of room for all and loved the convenience of being able to have meals made on-site and delivered. By the way, everything we ordered was great! Loved having our own pool and great beach access! ##### Sarina B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh B. Jun 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal Family Retreat Liza and Miguel are superb hosts when you visit the Secret Beach Villas. My family of 10 stayed in Shell Villa for 6 nights. The home is perfectly appointed and has plenty of room for everyone. The pool is pristine and allows for ample family time before or after activities. What truly made our stay easy, relaxing and memorable was the food! Chef Miguel creates an ideal family spread with delicious food with plenty of extra for leftovers. Anna was particularly friendly and we looked forward to her delivery of our evening meals. The beach is lovely, private and uncrowded. The seaweed is back in force. There's nothing anyone can do about the seaweed and it in no way affected the enjoyment of the Villa. As I relayed to Liza "we made Margaritas out of lemons". We hope to return! ##### Josh B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cameron P. May 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3rd time We love it here ##### Cameron P. Stayed 6 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew K. Mar 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shell Villa This place was great. We had 2 large families, a total of 10 people enjoy the Shell Villa. The private pool was clean and allowed for breaks from playing in the ocean which is just steps away! The view from the 2nd floor ocean side was delightful. Felt completely safe with the guarded road access along with villa private gate. They owner excelled at making you trip amazing with great meals and local recommendations. I think we may make this our go to VRBO in this area. Thank you Miguel and Liza!!! ##### Matthew K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi F. Jan 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We had a very relaxing Christmas week at the shell villa for 2 families; party of 10. It was so nice to have Miguel & Liza close by to help set up transportation & activities which made it not only convenient but very safe. There’s a guarded gate @ main entrance & a gate to the 3 Villas. Miguel & Liza always came out to speak to anyone picking us up. Having our own beach right out the back door & sleeping to the sound of the waves was amazing. Book a vacay here & order as many meals as you can from Miguel. We are foodies & all the meals we had were 5 star. We ran out of days but had so many more dishes we were dying to try. The accommodations aren’t fancy but very comfortable & nice. The location, set up, meals, & daily housekeeping made for a very relaxing, fun, pampered vacation. We plan on returning! Thank you so much Miguel & Liza for a much needed vacation. We hope to see y’all again soon! ##### Kristi F. 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