This condo was exactly what we were hoping for and even more. All of the pictures are accurate, it was well stocked, the beach was great, the pool convenient and there was just enough to do in Akumal to not get bored. Below are the things we loved and just a couple of tiny things to be aware of...
Love:
--the location. Right on the beach, walkable to restaurants and bars, easy access to snokeling with the turtles and scuba
--the security. The staff were wonderful from check-in to cleaning it everyday. And there was nighttime security on the property. We tipped the cleaning person everyday - she def earned it!
--the actual condo. It had everything we needed: beach towels, great beds, comfy pillows, enough glasses/silverware, basic cooking supplies, disinfectant for veggies/fruit, huge bottle of purified water, TVs for movie night when the kids were exhausted. With 4 people we never felt crowded. And the balcony view was amazing.
--the beach. It is maintained every morning, there is a path into the water and the snokeling was great in the bay.
--the parking. Very easy and conveninet for loading in groceries and suitcases.
--Akumal itself. We were not looking for crowds or clubs. We enjoyed the restaurants we visited (esp LBV up the street - the kids would swim to it.) but never felt like there were too many people around.
--the easy COVID testing. The staff arranged for them to come to the condo: quick, easy and professional.
Super minor issues:
--If you need an elevator, you should stay on the first floor. This condo is on the 3rd and you will get your steps in. The elevator could be unpredictable.
--It is the tropics and there is going to be mildew. The bed linens could use a strong wash to get the smell out a bit.