Title: A truly amazing beachfront setting, 10 mins from Tulum! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A truly amazing beachfront setting, 10 mins from Tulum! Beachfront villa with private pool and kitchen ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34275400/34275394/e02f73fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34275400/34275394/7bb395ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34275400/34275394/4b6951ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34275400/34275394/bc043d17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34275400/34275394/94f746c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Villa Luminosa invites you to experience sunrises and sunsets on the rooftop with views of Tankah Bay and the reef. Enjoy snorkeling in the tranquil waters, walk along the coral beach, or relax by your private pool. Savor meals prepared by your caretaker in an outdoor kitchen with a refrigerator and gas grill. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 125940 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### A truly amazing beachfront setting, 10 mins from Tulum! Published Rates are for base occupancy of 8 guests, any additional person needs to be requested to Reservation Team at extra cost up to Maximum occupancy. Villa Luminosa, invites you to enjoy sunrises and sunsets on the rooftop. There are no words in any language to express the experience. A truly amazing setting, Villa Luminosa faces south overlooking Tankah Bay and the reef – with views on a clear day of the Tulum ruins and beyond. You can enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets and experience the serenity that comes from privacy, the lush gardens, the music of birds in the palm trees. Villa Luminosa’s unique location on Tankah Bay provides for an always gentle breeze with no strong west winds. Because Tankah Bay has its own reef that acts as a breaker, the bay is tranquil with only lap waves at shore making snorkeling unbelievable in the calm clear waters. Tropical fish, rays, and sea turtles are seen in the bay and coral heads. This is some of the safest, easiest, and best snorkeling on the bay. A walk along the coral and sand beach is perfect for exploring the tide pools and for shelling. There are three restaurants on the bay—all within walking distance. Villa Luminosa is an expansive tropical paradise where inside and outside become one—a beautifully designed and decorated beachfront home with all the amenities you need for a perfect vacation. The rooms are spacious and decorated in a modern Mexican motif. A wide palapa roof porch with jungle tree supports (each its own piece of mother natures wondrous art) traverses the entire front of the main floor overlooking the beautiful vegetation of the grounds, palm tree tops, pool, beach and bay beyond. Reforested Tzalam wood Adirondeck lounges and a long dining table with chairs (made by local craftsmen in Bacalar) allow maximum enjoyment of this wonderful shaded outdoor space.- Behind are two generous bedrooms and baths on each side of a central great room furnished Mexican The dining area of the great room is furnished with a handmade dining room table designed by a local Mexican Architect, The focal point of the great room and the fully equipped kitchen is a naturally sculptured jungle tree that extends from the floor to the ceiling. There is also an office area with WiFi available throughout the house. -One of the highest rooftops on the bay allows for viewing the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets over water, stargazing, sunbathing, or dining. The pool level features an open courtyard with a large gathering table, outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, gas grill, and two more expansive bedrooms and baths that open to the pool deck. The large pool and pool deck provide ample space for swimming. The deck offers shade for those who prefer to be out of the sun. The caretakers impeccably maintain the property and will provide the most delicious meals from the extensive menu, please ask for more details and pricing They live on the grounds and provide care and security throughout your entire stay. Parking is available in a secure garage. Villa Luminosa’s lovely and private setting along with the impeccable service will make your stay memorable. Beds Bedroom 1 on 1st Level: 1 King and 1 daybed+ bunk beds Bedroom 2 on 1st Level: 1 King and 1 daybed Bedroom 3 on 2nd Level: 1 King Bedroom 4 on 2nd Level: 1 King Main Features Beachfront 3 paddle boards 2 single kayaks Swimming Pool Indoor Features Fully-equipped kitchen. Air conditioning in bedrooms only Living room and Kitchen are not air conditioned. Wi Internet provided Purified drinking water High Chair and crib Nespresso Coffee Maker All linens, towels and beach towels provided Variety of Game Boards Back up generator Maid service included Mon-Sat Maid laundry service is available onsite at an extra charge. Note Maximum occupancy:8 adults + 4 children \*Swimming pool is NOT heated. Please note that this region and the area of your villa may be affected by shifting seasonal currents and weather patterns causing an influx of seaweed at the beach! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the bay ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming 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) ### General - Unit size: 5,940 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, an infinity pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39920000/39919900/39919852/d00e724e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Arghy: Private Beachfront House in Tulum, Mexico with Infinity Pool Tulum - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=39919852&PinnedHotelID=39919852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88210000/88207000/88206974/d781a200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront home with beach access, pool, balconies, & waterfront hammocks Tulum - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=88206974&PinnedHotelID=88206974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18973500/18973459/821abf91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Villa & pool a Tropical Paradise to relax & enjoy Tulum Mexico - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 110 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=18973459&PinnedHotelID=18973459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78260000/78254200/78254102/w1389h959x12y19-4b159078.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fabulous Oceanfront Property with Pool, Chef, and Private Beach Access Tulum Chemuyil - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 52 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=78254102&PinnedHotelID=78254102&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87684000/87683951/92525a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront paradise with private pool, ocean view, full kitchen, & shaded patio Tulum - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=87683951&PinnedHotelID=87683951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36850000/36848200/36848114/be4f6fd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Premier snorkeling from this beautiful beachfront villa, pool, AC and WiFi! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 1230-37221 A Truly Amazing Setting Villa Luminosa 10 Mins From Tulum! A Truly Amazing Beachfront Setting, 10 Mins From Tulum! Villa A Truly Amazing Beachfront Setting, 10 Mins From Tulum! Tulum ## 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%7C20.26799%2C-87.38336&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5VbeV4MSNWlvx2Iq967OT7ZUw3Y=) Tulum, Quintana Roo #### What's nearby - Soliman Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Cenote Manatí - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Tulum Mayan Ruins - 23 min drive - 12.0 km - Xel-Há Park - 25 min drive - 13.5 km - Dos Ojos Cenote - 32 min drive - 13.8 km #### Getting around - Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chula Vista - ‬12 min drive - ‪Xula Vista Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪World Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Seaside Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪La Cocina Del Pueblo - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A truly amazing beachfront setting, 10 mins from Tulum! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A truly amazing beachfront setting, 10 mins from Tulum!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A truly amazing beachfront setting, 10 mins from Tulum!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A truly amazing beachfront setting, 10 mins from Tulum! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Tulum villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Soliman Bay and Tulum National Park. Cenote Manatí and Jaguar Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A truly amazing beachfront setting, 10 mins from Tulum! Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location 10 - Excellent 52 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. Feb 26, 2025 #### Gorgeous House Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is beautiful with beautiful views. The road to the house is a bit primitive and needs work. Would definitely recommend though. ##### John M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. Sep 3, 2024 #### Most Relaxing Vacay I’ve Ever Had 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: Ahead of time our communication about the property and how to rent a car and drive there was so helpful. Upon arrival Roberto and Lucia welcomed us like we were family. Everything was super clean, convenient, appointed, and unbelievably beautiful. The view is spectacular from all four bedrooms, the AC worked great, Alberto and Lucia’s cooking was fantastic (I recommend their ceviche), and the pool and ocean were super pristine and beautiful. We used a recommended excursion and did the half day to visit the ruins in Tulúm and the cenote. Our tour guide was fantastic. I can recommend this place enough. Felt like home but even better. ##### Michelle B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kam S. May 4, 2024 #### Wonderful 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: The house was fantastic but the staff was even better. We were somewhat unsure how having live-in caretakers would affect our stay but they were the stars. Alberto and Lucy were superb. They're there when we need them and the rest of the time it's like they're not even around. The house is in great condition and very clean. We enjoyed every aspect of it and would definitely return, especially for Alberto and Lucy's homemade pico de gallo. ##### Kam S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin C. Apr 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for relaxing visit Property was as expected. Located just north or tulum , the location was actually great for being off the crowded areas but centrally located to Akumal and Tulum. The house is along a lovely stretch of beach amongst other small but sophisticated hotels , several of which have nice restaurants very close to the villa. The hosts were very kind and hard working. We also had groceries delivered to the property before we arrived. If you are looking for a quiet location to unplug a few days I would highly recommend. ##### Kevin C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Nov 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### No Beach At Our Beach House. The photos and discription were not as totally appeared on the website. The beach was nothing as described ..(no beach) without rocks and a slant where you could not sit or lay flat. No shade / palapas, etc on the beach area. The road driving to and from the house was total hell. Potholes and over run with construction. Thank God we did not have a new rental van. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan F. Jun 27, 2022 #### Better Than We’d Imagined! 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: The location and house are breathtaking. The little bay made for calm waters and kept us safe from the seaweed that could be seen in mounds elsewhere. Lucy & Alberto are beyond amazing. Our girls thought they owned the house because once we were there, they are the only people we interacted with from a rental perspective. The meals they made were the best we ate during our vacation. They kept the house and the grounds impeccable. Honestly, they are invaluable to Villa Luminosa!! ##### Ryan F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Meredith C. Jun 8, 2022 #### Excellent Villa in Low-Key Area 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: House was exactly as described. The neighborhood is relatively easy to find, and very quiet. Everything was clean and we loved having Maria clean daily. The property manager stopped by a few days into our stay and gave excellent recommendations on restaurants/ruins/cenotes to visit that would be less crowded. We did have an issue with the electricity. The first four nights it would go out, usually for about 8 hours before power was restored, once for a little over 24 hours. Needless to say, sleeping temperatures were uncomfortable and we had no way to keep our food usable in the fridge or have cold water. It was fixed about halfway through the trip. Overall, we loved this villa, the caretakers Alberto and Maria, and everything about the property. ##### Meredith C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ambet T. Jan 29, 2022 #### Very Peaceful Setting Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 had a great time. The pool was perfect for the kids. The snorkeling was great. I definitely recommend having groceries delivered the day you arrive. There was a companies number on the fridge we used for bringing drinks and food. There’s a couple hotel restaurants you can walk to. Cab rides were pretty expensive for 6 to Playa Del Carmen, $200 round trip without tip and $100 to Tulum. Alberto was a great asset to the property. All in all we have never rented a house before as we always stay at resorts. This was a trade off for peace and quiet vs. all inclusive resort feel. Our only complaint is the beds are pretty stiff. It was a great way to unwind and enjoy the tranquility of the property. If your looking for a sandy beach for swimming this probably isn’t for you because of the coral be we really enjoyed because the kids loved the pool. ##### Ambet T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ambet T. Jan 29, 2022 #### Very Peaceful Setting Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 had a great time. The pool was perfect for the kids. The snorkeling was great. I definitely recommend having groceries delivered the day you arrive. There was a companies number on the fridge we used for bringing drinks and food. There’s a couple hotel restaurants you can walk to. Cab rides were pretty expensive for 6 to Playa Del Carmen, $200 round trip without tip and $100 to Tulum. Alberto was a great asset to the property. All in all we have never rented a house before as we always stay at resorts. This was a trade off for peace and quiet vs. all inclusive resort feel. Our only complaint is the beds are pretty stiff. It was a great way to unwind and enjoy the tranquility of the property. If your looking for a sandy beach for swimming this probably isn’t for you because of the coral be we really enjoyed because the kids loved the pool. ##### Ambet T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason F., United States Dec 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place. Highly recommended We stayed at Villa Luminosa for 9 days and had a fantastic time. The property was in good shape and as advertised. The location is lovely. Alberto and Luci were friendly and helpful, and excellent cooks. Really great stay. Highly recommended ##### Jason F. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne S. Nov 9, 2021 #### My Best Vacation 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: Our stay at Villa Luminosa was nothing shy of perfect. The house is beautiful and provides ample space and convenience for large groups. The bay where the house sits it’s extremely beautiful and captivating. The most special part of our stay were the house managers Alberto and Lucy. They were so helpful and kind and their dinners were so delicious. We truly loved them! They made the trip so much more special. I have nothing bad to say about this rental. We all were so sad we had to leave. Anyone who gets to stay at Villa Luminosa is very lucky. ##### Suzanne S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron R. Jul 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding rental We loved everything about this rental. It was even more lovely than in the photos, the pool was bigger/deeper than expected, and snorkeling right from the backyard was outstanding. Look forward to booking this property again! ##### Ron R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug S., Star Valley Ranch Jun 13, 2021 #### Best vacation, 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: Villa Luminosa is fantastic. Our stay was one of the best experiences we've had in a long time. We were originally supposed to go in March 2020, but COVID hit. We were able to reschedule it over a year out, and that year finally came. The house is roomy and comfortable. We had 3 couples and two kids, so the four bedrooms and four bathrooms were just what we needed. The AC works great - always important in a humid climate. There has been an epidemic of seaweed inside the reef, and all the beaches were absolutely unusable EXCEPT the one right out our front door!! The mild water current moves in such a way that there is no seaweed in the ocean in front of the house. Unbelievable. The water was so warm and crystal clear, we spent hours and hours in it. The reef is about 200 yards out, and that's where the beautiful fish are. The water is very shallow and calm, even at 200 yards you can stand up. The highlight of the trip was Alberto and Lucy, the caretakers who cooked for us. They made us breakfast and lunch every day, and it was 1000 times better than anything we could get in restaurants or make for ourselves. French toast, fresh fruit, eggs, bacon in the morning. Enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, salads, fruit in the evening. And, they did the shopping for us. Words cannot express...If you are thinking seriously about going here, take my word for it and go. I cannot wait to go back. ##### Doug S. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori G. Jun 5, 2021 #### Relaxing beach vacation! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property is beautify and clean. Alberto & Lucia are very sweet and accommodating to your needs. The meals they prepared were amazing & delicious. We would definitely return! ##### Lori G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori G. Jun 5, 2021 #### Relaxing beach vacation! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property is beautify and clean. Alberto & Lucia are very sweet and accommodating to your needs. The meals they prepared were amazing & delicious. We would definitely return! ##### Lori G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. Apr 6, 2021 #### Paradise family sized villa on beach!! 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: Snorkeling really nice right off the beachfront property. Loved having yoga come to the house. Alberto and Lucy amazing job with the cooking and cleaning. ##### Jennifer R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. Mar 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific house in a quite area of Tulum This a terrific house steps away from a beautiful beach cove, and only a short drive to downtown Tulum. With 4 master bedrooms each with their own bathroom there was plenty of space for everyone. In addition to the great house in a great location, is the incredible live in staff (Alberto and Lucy). They helped to make the trip a dream and were extremely helpful. ##### Chris B. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alva Lisa M., Tallahassee Dec 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous house and locale We thoroughly enjoyed our trip a s the caretakers were wonderful! ##### Alva Lisa M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ADRIAN A., RICHMOND HILL Mar 13, 2020 #### february 2020 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 will be short: the villa is excellent. better than the pictures. the area is superb (go to the cenote down the road). i was happy to find out area is safe to run in the morning. you need water shoes but the sea was absolutely amazing. many thanks to Alberto and Lucy for taking care of every requests we had and actually even things that i really dont think were in their job description.we appreciate your assistance in making our vacation perfect. the food they cooked: perfect ! ##### ADRIAN A. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy B. Feb 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in Tulum Amazing house in a beautiful setting. We were spoiled by having Such wonderful house managers who even prepared delicious dinners for us. ##### Dorothy B. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha T. Oct 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private paradise We had an amazing time at Villa Luminosa. Perfect space for 4 adults and 6 children. Lucy & Alberto were wonderful hosts and cooks. Rental car is recommended- dirt road from main highway is several miles. Just north of Tulum- great launching point for cenotes, ruins and beaches. Highly recommend. ##### Samantha T. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Callie R. Jul 14, 2019 #### Fantastic Rental 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 fabulous 11 day stay at Villa Luminosa. Everything the other reviews said about Alberto and Lucy was true—they are fantastic and their food was delicious with a beautiful presentation every meal. They do a great job cleaning and caring for the property each day & were readily available for anything we needed. Lucy can also wash laundry for a very small fee, which we greatly appreciated. For the meals we had them prepare, we chose items off the menu provided at the home. We also paid the $25 USD service fee to have them do the shopping for us (and money for the groceries as well.). It was well worth it. There is a suggested 3-5% of your stay tip for all of their care during your stay, and I would highly recommend planning that into your budget, because they deserve it. We took multiple small toddlers, and we did not have any issue with the safety of the stairs once we taught them to touch the wall. The AC units worked really well and cooled the rooms down quickly. There is a lovely beach cabana with a lounge bed, as well as 6 beach lounge chairs. There is also very comfy outdoor furniture by the pool. The snorkeling was great, and we didn’t have any seaweed problems like the area because of the home’s position on the bay. The reef is about 150-200 yards off the shore, almost directly in front of the house. It would be hard to reach from the interior of the bay, but was great from the house! We saw stingrays, squid, lobster, and an abundance of tropical fish. We loved the home location, easy access to Tulum and Akumal and yet a nice quiet location. It felt very private like we had the whole beach to ourselves. The pictures don’t adequately capture how close the water is or the beautiful views from the pool area. We would 100% choose this home again. Side note: on a whim we stopped at the Cielo Maya hotel just down the road for their advertised massages. It was a reasonable price and they were done on a beautiful ##### Callie R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie B. Jul 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation Spot The house was wonderful and so were the caretakers. We could not have been happier with our stay. ##### Jamie B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy P., Chicago, Illinois Apr 21, 2019 #### Outstanding 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: The pictures of the house don’t do it justice. It’s well maintained and the views don’t get better. Stay here! ##### Amy P. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginger S. Apr 3, 2019 #### Perfect Villa for a mixed groip Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Villa Luminosa provided us with a fantastic home base for eight days in Tankah Bay. It’s off the beaten path, away from the swank of Tulum and the excess of the all inclusives. This bay has many houses, small resorts and restaurants, but is quiet and private. We were just minutes away from breath taking cenotes and ruins. Combined with snorkeling at the reef, which is immediately off the beach from this house, we had adventures every day, but didn’t have to drive long distances to get there!Alberto and Lucy took such good care of us. We had them have dinner prepared the evening we arrived, so we could wait to go to the supermercado the next day. The dinner they served was so good we had them do three more over our eight day visit. Alberto is so willing to help and has a smile that makes others smile as well. One day he cut cocunts from trees on the property and served them to us with straws!The house is more rustic than its neighbors, which we loved. It is an open house, so bugs, lizards (and even birds) can be in the house. There is air conditioning, but we rarely needed it during our late March visit. The mix of bedrooms was good as we were four dfferent families. I found my king sized bed to be very comfortable. I hear one of the twin beds is not. There are several places to congregate and hang out, which was nice for game playing, watching the sun rises and sunsets, finding a place to read alone, etc. The pool was very well used by our four teenagers, it’s about 5 feet deep and well maintained.We would very much like to return to this lovely place. ##### Ginger S. 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