Title: Lovely Casita on the Best Beach in Tulum - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=51311017&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Soliman Bay ## Photo gallery for Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards ![On the beach, beach towels - Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51320000/51311100/51311017/84afd6f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51320000/51311100/51311017/a552381e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51320000/51311100/51311017/c1a0fdcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51320000/51311100/51311017/84ad02ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards (Tulum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51320000/51311100/51311017/1977f950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Unwind at Casa Playa Maya, a secluded beachfront haven nestled on Soliman Bay in Tulum. Enjoy snorkeling activities year-round and explore the nearby Tankah Bay. With its spacious layout, this property offers ample room to relax and unwind. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2350 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards Casita 2 has a lovely ocean view and mere steps to the sandy beach and warm Caribbean. Unlike some beaches in Tulum, our beach is calm and protected by a reef which is great for snorkeling. Stop wondering where to stay in Tulum, Mexico. Casa Playa Maya is a beautiful spacious beachfront property located on the beautiful, uncrowed Bahia Soliman. This Casita is located is the most pristine bay in the Riviera Maya, protected by the second largest coral reef in the world, allowing for safe swimming and amazing snorkeling activities all year round. Features include: • Steps to beautiful, private, sandy beach • Snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboards • Hotel quality King bed • Crisp clean linens • Beach towels • Ceiling fans • AC • Full kitchen with breakfast bar • Bottled water • Modern bathroom with walk-in shower • Outdoor dining patio • WiFi Internet • Weber Gas Grill • Light housekeeping THE PROPERTY Soliman Bay is an undiscovered gem on the Riviera Maya. The Casa Playa Maya property is situated in the central location on Soliman Bay which has a rock-free beach with soft, white sand. The beach is at your doorstep and largely private and undiscovered, so the beach is never crowded. Protected by the second largest coral reef in the world, we have the safest snorkelling, calm, warm water and abundant sea life. SERVICES We want your stay to be relaxing and stress free. for a small fee, our property management team can provide: • Stocked fridge upon your arrival – including beer, wine, tequila • Concierge services to help with airport transfer, attractions, and local restaurants ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Bicycles - Unit size: 350 square feet ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95680000/95677000/95676961/ec90461d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NIKEN BEACHFRONT HOTEL Zona Hotelera - 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Casa Playa Maya Casita #2 Casa Playa Maya Casita #2 (Covid Testing Available) Tulum Casa Playa Maya Casita #2 (Covid Testing Available) Apartment ## 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%7C20.28116%2C-87.38116&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fZUe8MkHaleXX4nOA_iOUExO7A0=) Tulum, QRO #### What's nearby - Soliman Bay \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Tulum Mayan Ruins \- 14 min drive \- 15.5 km - Xel-Há Park \- 14 min drive \- 7.8 km - Tulum Beach \- 24 min drive \- 23.9 km - Playa Paraiso \- 25 min drive \- 23.3 km #### Getting around - Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vela Sur - ‬13 min drive - ‪Seasalt - ‬13 min drive - ‪Chula Vista - ‬8 min drive - ‪La Cocina Del Pueblo - ‬8 min drive - ‪Xula Vista Restaurant - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards have a pool? ### Is Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards? ### What time is check-out at Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards? ### Where is Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casita 2-Ocean View. Best Sandy Beach in Tulum. Snorkels, Kayaks, Paddleboards Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 24 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Playa Maya Exactly how described. Great location and amenities. Outstanding host who responded quickly, and a friendly and helpful property manager. I would highly recommend this property and would stay here again. ##### David P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia C. Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little Paradise Loved the quiet beach front and it’s set up. Definitely one of our favorite places we’ve stayed. We are usually always on the move when traveling but we were so content to just hang out here. We loved our morning breakfast on the balcony, snorkeling, kayaking, sunbathing and siestas in the hammocks. In the evenings we’d drive into Tulum for dinner and a little shopping. Luis was so helpful and does such a great job. We’d love to come again and bring the family. ##### Cynthia C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet and quiet casita Right on the bay with everything you need. We enjoyed snorkeling (kayaks and equipment provided) and swimming right off the shore. Luis was very helpful and easy to reach. For a small fee he even got groceries for us. The room itself was clean and had everything you could need with the minor exception that only soap was provided in the bathroom so bring shampoo, lotions, etc. Great stay! ##### Sarah R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### thomas g. Feb 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### S S ##### thomas g. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel Q., Lake Stevens WA Jan 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful... with construction noise My husband and I look forward to this vacation every year. Unfortunately, house not completed so quite noisy first two days; time difference sure didn't help. Louis and Annabel always amazing! Even met a couple from a few years back. I always reluctantly leave a review because I like our solitude. Will still return:) Snorkeling is bar none!!! ##### Rachel Q. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily J. Mar 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property steps from the beach The villa was truly a lovely find and the grounds were well maintained throughout. Luis, the property manager, was extremely helpful -- even waiting up for us when we arrived at 1:00 am after an air travel delay. We stayed in a second floor studio with a kitchen and lovely little balcony. Great breezes through the many windows enveloping the space. Lounge chairs, hammocks, kayaks, and snorkeling gear are available for free for guests at the beach and the small pool provides a nice opportunity to cool off. Would highly recommend renting a car to see the cenotes and ruins, and because there are limited dining options nearby. Suggest stocking up on groceries at the Selecto Chedraui in Tulum (about 15 minutes by car) at the start of your stay. The only downside was the excessive seaweed that is a pervasive issue for many beaches in the area and out of the control of the villa owners. ##### Emily J. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arthur P. Dec 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa playa maya unit 2 Lovely tiny casita near the beach, on the 2nd floor, just behind a larger house that is right on the beach. This little unit has screened windows on all 4 sides and feels like a jungle treehouse. Great ventilation and no need for A/C. Louis could not have been a more accommodating caretaker, and really added to our enjoyment of the property. He stocked our casita with food and drink before we arrived, and supplied us with snorkel equipment, and even a hat since my husband forgot his! The casita, beachfront, walkways, are all impeccably clean. If you do not have a car, there are two accessible restaurants, and Louis can help with arranging a taxi for further outings. We did a bird tour with Mexico Kan Tours. Miguel with Amor Aves was a phenomenal guide. Our short stay at Casa Playa Maya was perfect. ##### Arthur P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan Y. Apr 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Romantic and Tranquil We had a wonderful visit to Casa Playa Maya! The Casita was perfect for us and we loved having the windows open while the sea breeze flowed through! Luis and family were very kind. The kitchen had everything we needed, we just wish the refrigerator was quieter... Soliman Bay is lovely, we will visit again when there is hopefully no seaweed! The location is close to so many cool Cenotes. The nearby restaurant Oscar & Lalo is delicious! We hope to come back with our whole family next time. ##### Megan Y. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerri W. Feb 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place We loved this place and will definitely stay again! ##### Kerri W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William G. Dec 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Restful and idyllic Really enjoyed this chill and idyllic stay in a well-appointed comfy studio steps from beautiful Soliman Bay. One eating place within an easy stroll is a fine hotel with an elegant but affordable dining room ##### William G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas C. Apr 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! Just amazing across the board! Amazing beach and incredibly accommodating management and staff! ##### Thomas C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy E. Jan 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a wonderful time We had such a lovely time playing in the bay. Our room was cozy, cute and with a nice breeze Luis the host brought us a fresh coconut for our anniversary. We will will be back! Thank you for everything. ##### Nancy E. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean M. Jan 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most amazing host and private beach! The best experience with a host family we have ever experienced. Luiz and his family helped us for every single one of our needs. The casitas are perfect and clean, and the private beach is in a calm cove with small waves. Just overall 10/10 experience. Highly recommend! If you want a private get away this is your place. ##### Sean M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike & Gabi T. Apr 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little slice of heaven This was our second stay at Casa Playa Maya, and it did not disappoint. We have really come to love the area. It was wonderful to reconnect with Luis and Anabel, the on-site property managers. Anabel even cooked us dinner one night which was wonderful. This is the perfect place for someone who is looking for a quiet getaway, not a busy beach with lots of activities. Those are just a short car ride away. We will be back again! ##### Mike & Gabi T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jane M. Mar 11, 2019 #### Not the “advertised” size! There are 248 square feet not the 500 square feet listed. There is no “stocked” refrigerator. The unit is small and we felt very cramped. It is behind another large unit so views were nonexistent. Waste of money. Needs to be more truthful. The only plus is Louis and Annabel were very nice and helpful. ##### Jane M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel Q., Lake Stevens WA Jan 17, 2019 #### Paradise Always wonderful! Will be returning next year. Thank you. ##### Rachel Q. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad G. Jan 8, 2019 #### Quiet, Peaceful and Serene We stayed seven nights in Casita 2, located upstairs and just steps from the beach next to the pool. The Casita was clean and in very good shape with all amenities we needed. Luis and Annabel are wonderful hosts. We had reached out prior to our arrival and they had our kitchen stocked with our requests. They are also a wealth of information on local attractions and things to do. I would recommend a car as it is in a remote location. The beach is very beautiful and the neighborhood very quiet and safe. We would certainly like to return in the near future. ##### Brad G. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanna G. Mar 21, 2018 #### Wonderful stay! The grounds are private, clean, well-maintained, and peaceful with birds singing! The private beach is right there at your footsteps! The pool area is beautiful and relaxing. My husband and I took a kayak out to kayak the bay and snorkel the reef and it was awesome! The whole bay was so private. We felt many times as if we were the only ones on the beach or in the ocean. There is a security guard at the end of the road as you enter the property for added security. This place is about a ten minute drive outside the pueblo of Tulum, which we really enjoyed as it was quiet and relaxing. Sitting on the beach at night in the lounge chairs was really nice. We happened to visit during a full moon, and it lit up the whole bay. The AC and fan in the casita keep it cool, but you can also open the windows for a nice breeze. The palapa-covered balcony is perfect for outdoor dining. We enjoyed having a kitchen stocked with dishes, etc. We visited a supermarket ten minutes away in Tulum for groceries. Luis and Anibel, the property caretakers, live on-site and are truly amazing! They are great assets to this property. They are so kind and really just make this place special! Luis was always making sure everything was going well and anytime we needed anything he was right there to help. Truly an amazing person! Thank you to Wendy and Ashley, and a special thank you to Luis and Anibel for all that you do! My husband and I hope to return! ##### Shanna G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April R., Seattle, WA Mar 9, 2018 #### Absolutely wonderful - exceeded our expectations!! I hesitate to write a review for Casa Playa Maya as it was so wonderful I selfishly want to keep it to myself. My husband and I stayed a week and had the most relaxing time. Daily walks on the beach, snorkeling, paddle boarding and lots of down time. Exactly what we were looking for!! We arrived to a lovely dinner of mixed fajitas, guacamole, pico and the best flan I have ever had, made by Anabel. The flan was large enough to enjoy for a few nights!! Luis and Anabel are very warm, inviting and constantly checking to see that everything was ok and if we needed anything. There was a nice welcome packet explaining the area and what was available. It was great as we had never been to Tulum before and the information was helpful. As we didn’t have a car, Luis was kind enough to set up a taxi (his friend Valentene) to take us to the grocery store. This was so helpful as he took us to find specialty items as well and made multiple stops. In addition, Luis set up massages on the beach for us. They were wonderful and the only complaint was that they weren’t long enough. I would highly suggest at least a 90min to fully relax. The girls did a great job in getting out the knots in all the muscles. As far as the property – it exceeded our expectations! Comfortable and had everything we needed. It was very well kept and beautiful. We spent every day on the beach. One note is that it can get quite breezy/windy at times on the beach. During that time I would sit by the pool where the wind was blocked. The beach was never crowded and the sand was very soft until walking to the points. Then I would suggest some good water shoes to walk on the rocks. With the protected bay you could walk out quite a ways toward the reef or take the canoe all the way out. The balcony was a perfect spot to sit and relax as well. The A/C worked well for when we needed a break from the heat. At night with all the windows there was a great cross breeze. We really enjoyed waking up to the birds singing/talking in the morning. The kitchen was set up well with the basics to get you going. We also asked to have some main items stocked in the fridge prior to our arrival which is a wonderful service and I highly recommend taking advantage of it. We ate all meals in except going down the beach for Ceviche one day. The only downfall of our time there was that we had to leave! ##### April R. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey M. Dec 25, 2017 #### Wonderful stay!!! My husband and i stayed here on our honeymoon, after getting married in Akumal just before. The villa was absolutely perfect! I would totally recommend the unit we stayed in, second floor, amazing vaulted brick ceiling, the deck was perfect for breakfast and our evening drinks and dinner, kitchen had everything we needed. Also a few quick steps and your on the beach. This house and location is everything I love and look for when traveling, a little off the beaten path, not crowded (at all!), and a stunning beach. I love to snorkel, and this location was ideal. The bay is well sheltered from the elements. We could snorkel right from shore and see plenty, but daily we would paddle out to the mourning buoy where the reef had a array of fish and creatures! I have been a lot of places and it was equally as exciting to some of my favorite beaches in Indonesia, virgin islands and Puerto Rico. We saw lobster, turtle, eel, sting ray, spotted eagle ray, baracuda, and so many other awesome fish!!!! In the morning when the water was glass you should take the paddle board out and you can see clear to the bottom, i would see fish, turtle, sting ray, and even a huge baracuda clear as if I had my mask on, it was really cool! We ate in almost every meal, but we did get caviche at Chimicos at the end of the bay, they are open til about 5pm, I would highly recommend it. Also Bob's market has a really good selection of food, beer, ice cream and other stuff, it's within walking distance. The caretakers are also worth a solid shout out, they were wonderful! We hope to be back in the future!!! ##### Lindsey M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Audra G. Dec 15, 2017 #### Beautiful beach My husband and I spent the week here and had a wonderful time! There are a few things I wish I had known before booking this place, however, but for some they may not be an issue/concern (see below). The studio was clean and what we expected. Kitchen had any appliances we needed and there was always plenty of drinking water. The beach here is the real attraction, we were lucky enough to have a few days without any other people so we had the space to ourselves. Snorkeling was awesome and every evening we would see so many sea turtle heads bobbing up. Casa Playa Maya is about 5 min walk away from Jashita Hotel (had a delicious breakfast!) and a small convenience store that we went to a few times to get beer. Also about a 15 min walk down the beach to a seafood spot called Chamico's which was delicious. We didn't rent a car so Luis was very helpful and called taxis for us several times. We even had a taxi for the day to take us to Coba to see the ruins and take us to a cenote which was a lot of fun! Things I wish I had known before booking: -There is no hot water, it was quite a shock when we realized this but managed to do the world's quickest showers every night. -It is about a 20-30 minute taxi to Downtown Tulum which cost about $250 pesos. -To the hotel zone (we went a couple times for dinner) it was about 30-45min ride and cost more, about $350 pesos -We used the collectivos (shared taxi vans) a few mornings when we wanted to go get breakfast Downtown Tulum. They were about $50-60 pesos, waited about 10min at the main road by Oscar and Lalo to flag one down ##### Audra G. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C., Houston, TX Nov 18, 2017 #### Lovely stay! We had a wonderful time at Casa Playa Maya, and both Luis and Anabel were so friendly and helpful. The beach is perfect and we were so impressed with the snorkeling just out our back door! We would come again, and perhaps bring our daughter to stay in one of the larger properties. Thanks again! ##### Susan C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross B., San Anselmo, CA May 2, 2017 #### Clean, cozy beach bungalow I stayed here with my young son on a boys vacation. This is a self-contained studio apartment just a few steps from the beach. It's part of a larger complex (5 units in all I think), but the layout is such where it still felt private. Luis and Anabel (caretakers) are very nice and helpful, and overall the place is great for a lazy beach getaway. ##### Ross B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### virginia h. Apr 10, 2017 #### Wonderful solitude and warm hospitality Ana and Luis could not have done more to make me comfortable. They were attentive and genuinely kind and welcoming. They did their best each day to be certain that each guest had everything that they needed. Luis found a tire pump for my old bicycle tires that would not hold air, and dutifully filled them each day. He called a taxi for me when asked, and Ana took me to town in her car to save me the hassle. The property is spotless and comfortable. The beach is beautiful and the location could not be more lovely. A place to return to and to recommend without hesitation! Thank you Luis and Ana! ##### virginia h. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ASV/dVcAAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAG5VjxT4hxlI0OY5hvOYYhuAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMvhZkO3FlNhF+qb2XAgEQgC0zaKIsviCTFsN3rSPcmiARhVFEhhQC4Ex9MOLEjqYBIEWHqVhHpJa5In7+gXoVtOM8MoPh0gXhkYNMnLhmQKW723GjiwFzv7LSEV1puA A. Mar 25, 2017 #### Perfect There is one main house, and four casitas on the property (much like 2 separate 2-flats). I stayed in the upper level casita directly behind the main house. I had a conference in Playa Del Carmen, and after my conference, I drove to Casa Playa Maya and stayed two nights. Beach was perfect and the property caretakers are incredibly friendly. I only regret that they did not have more availability beyond the 2 nights I was able to stay there. After my time there, I stayed at a different location in Tankah bay, which is the next bay south of Solimon Bay, where this Casita is located. Tankah was terribly disappointing as it was way too rocky to swim. Solimon, however, has a nice, sandy beach, has great sandy areas to swim in, and has plenty of rocky outcroppings to make for excellent snorkeling. I would recommend taking one of the kayaks out to the reef. Its a short 5-10 minute paddle out to the reef, which is directly in front of the casita. You'll see a buoy out there, but I simply dropped anchor once I got near the reef as there were a couple of other kayaks tied up to the buoy. The kayaks come equipped with great little anchors. You can also use one of their life jackets. Snorkeling was fabulous at the reef. This is a very quiet beach, and very well kept. I can't say enough great things about this place. It was just perfect. I didn't see a bug or mosquito the entire time I was there. Casita was spotless and it felt very private. A/C worked great at night. Casita is literally about 20 steps to the sand. Amazing place. ##### ASV/dVcAAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAG5VjxT4hxlI0OY5hvOYYhuAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMvhZkO3FlNhF+qb2XAgEQgC0zaKIsviCTFsN3rSPcmiARhVFEhhQC4Ex9MOLEjqYBIEWHqVhHpJa5In7+gXoVtOM8MoPh0gXhkYNMnLhmQKW723GjiwFzv7LSEV1puA A. 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