Title: Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32396690&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! ## Photo gallery for Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! ![Terrace/patio - Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! (Tankah Bay Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32400000/32396700/32396690/f3e76b5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! 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(Tankah Bay Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32400000/32396700/32396690/de8ebd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On Tankah Tres beach, Villa Mariposa offers a serene retreat inspired by Maya design. This private beachfront getaway features an airy living room with ocean views, a spacious patio area and fully equipped kitchen perfect for entertaining. Take the kayaks out to paddle across the turquoise water of the bay or snorkel in its crystal-clear waters. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! Villa Mariposa, a private beachfront getaway located on Tankah Tres beach in between Tulum and Akumal features an open and airy home inspired by the Maya in design and decoration. Steps away from this beautiful home one may relax in the loungers on the white sand beach under the shade of the palapa, swim, snorkel or take the two kayaks out for a paddle over the turquoise water of the bay. Freshwater Manatee cenote is a short walk from the villa along with three area restaurants and one dive shop. Upon arrival, you enter the spacious circular living room designed to catch the sea breeze with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean sea that is crowned by a traditional Maya style palapa roof. French doors open the the oceanside patio from the living and dining areas. The house is designed to provide ocean views from each room. The fully equipped kitchen with bar area is the perfect place for entertaining and socializing. The dining area seats six comfortably. The beach level master bedroom has a king size bed, private tiled shower, ceiling fan, and patio area. A sliding door connects this area to an outside shower that faces the sea. Going up to the second floor there is a large landing that overlooks the living room. On one side there is a second master suite with king bed, ceiling fans, shaded patio and private bath with shower. The third upper-level bedroom is furnished with two twin beds, ceiling fans, en-suite bath, and a private shaded patio. From the upper level take the circular staircase up to the rooftop deck and enjoy the sunrise and spectacular sunsets. Head up the circular stairway to the second floor to the large landing overlooking the living room. On one side is the master suite with a king size bed, a private furnished shaded deck, a private bathroom with two sinks and an amazing white and green tiled garden shower with local plants. On the other side of the second floor is the third bedroom with two canopied twin-size beds, a private furnished shaded deck, and a turquoise tiled bathroom. From the second floor, a circular stairway takes you to the roof where you will see magnificent sunrises and sunsets, enjoy views of Tankah Bay and the jungle, or you can watch the ospreys and pelicans dive. Sustainable architectural design: The villa's unique design is inspired by local architecture, using open windows to create a breeze that works as a sustainable passive cooling system. The house does not have air conditioning. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Eco chic Home Right on Beach Within 10min Walk to Casa Cenote 1183-155555 ## About the area Located in Tulum, this villa is on the beach. Tulum Mayan Ruins is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tulum National Park and Soliman Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Xel-Há Park and LabnaHa Ecopark Adventures. Scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. [Visit our Tulum travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tulum.dx182189) [View more Villas in Tulum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tulum-Villas.d182189-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C20.26810%2C-87.38949&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i781lqw3A6nhoQwfptKHIW8nSjE=) Tankah Bay Beach, QROO ### What's nearby - ![Tulum Mayan Ruins showing rugged coastline and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159558/fcece672-c3eb-4b45-9a58-ee140f5007a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tulum National Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![The famous "Mayan Ruin at the glorious Beach" in Tulum. The site is part of a larger archeological site and gets VERY busy in spring. But it´s definitely worth a visit, since you can go for a swim after the cultural part ;-) #AquaTrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182189/e40c4d24-37bc-4075-8fb5-eda72a0a4d20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jaguar Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Amazing waters of Soliman Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182189/906838ad-c50c-4faa-a107-ea548f56a377.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Soliman Bay 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles - ![0_BXP44312](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113712/9329b2fe-45f6-4f05-b6d2-03e39bf530df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Xel-Há Park 10 min drive \- 7.3 miles - Cenote Manatí 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) 62 min drive ### Restaurants - La Cocina Del Pueblo 10 min drive - World Cafe 7 min drive - Chula Vista 10 min drive - Xula Vista Restaurant 10 min drive - Coco Cafe 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!? ### What time is check-in at Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!? ### What time is check-out at Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!? ### Where is Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach! 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home Lovely caretakers, secure area, walk to 3 restaurants w no worries. Very chill area. Loved it! ##### David C. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay O. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home This house is amazing and we loved having our own beach access as well as all the amenities. Hosts were very helpful and kind. The only reason I gave cleanliness a 4 was because there were a ton of moths/bugs in the house but given the size and location of the property it makes sense and it didn’t take away from the beauty of the space. Also, we felt great having the security on the street, but make note the roads are very bumpy! Luckily our rental car was big enough to do fine. A small price to pay for such a stunning location. ##### Lindsay O. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Julie H. 7 Jan 2025 #### Villa Mariposa Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great house, great kitchen, fantastic that each bedroom had an en suite bathroom. Beautiful spot on the sea. Big disappointment was that the description said three kayaks but two had cracks in them. The management team said they couldn't do anything about it!Staff was so, so. The only tough thing about the location is the access road. ##### Julie H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon W. 4 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as described My wife and I stayed for 8 nights at the end of November and enjoyed the privacy. Over the course of our stay we had only 6 or so people walk by the home while we were lounging in the beach chairs. The home is very clean and everything worked well. It can get hot in the home as mentioned in many of the prior reviews, however, the breeze will cool help cool things when it's blowing. There are excellent restaurants a short walk down the beach and all the food (minus one) was outstanding. ##### Jon W. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory L. 2 Mar 2025 #### The only villa that looks like it belongs on this 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: We're not vacation rental rookies, far from it. Villa Mariposa is fantastic. Starting from the rental company, and their concierge, and espcially including their property managers Luis and Nari. In fact a special shout out to Luis and Nari, they kept the villa spotless, and even cooked for us! A very special meal.Villa Mariposa is comfortably hidden down a "rustic" road that has many wonderful surprises. A hidden Cenote to swim, several very nice restaurants, and even a tiny la tienda to grab a few supplies.Mariposa is a great location, a short drive to Tulum, or to Akimal. ##### Gregory L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon W. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another amazing stay This was our second stay and loved it even more this time. The property is better than the pictures and you cannot beat the privacy. We will be back! ##### Jon W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron F. 30 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacation Ever! Our stay was friendly, casual, and rejuvenating. The neighborhood was active enough to be energizing and lively during the day, and yet peaceful and safe at night. We look forward to stay here again - hopefully next year! ##### Ron F. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney M. 13 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise This casa was a little piece of paradise. The caretakers are very kind and friendly and did a great job! We will be back for sure! ##### Whitney M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory B., Boulder 4 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Years in Tulum 2022 We are already thinking about coming back. Beautiful home, fantastic vibe. Great caretakers. Definitely a do again. ##### Gregory B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah D. 23 Jun 2022 #### Beautiful House! 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: Just like the pictures! ##### Sarah D. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela P. 9 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carefree stay Rental process was very easy and property management group was incredibly helpful with scheduling transportation and activities. Louis and Nery were always available and we thoroughly enjoyed the meals they prepared. The only negative was the sea grass which prevented us from enjoying the beach but would still highly recommend! ##### Angela P. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike R. 3 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place to Stay The house is everything you see online and so much more. Don't let the lack of AC worry you it can get warm during the day but cools down at night and the ocean breezes and windows open cannot be beat. Luis & Nery (the caretakers) are so nice and definitely take advantage of their culinary skills you will not be disappointed! ##### Mike R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica T., Boise, Idaho 31 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Only a few steps to the ocean! This house was amazing! Roomy, clean, well-stocked with items that we needed. Not only did Nary and Luis make an incredible meal, they arranged our table beautifully and also decorated it with palm leaves and flowers right off the property. Nary was very friendly and more than willing to make our stay comfortable. She went above and beyond to make sure our every need was met. I hope to return one day and I would definitely book this house again, it was worth every penny! ##### Jessica T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Astrid E. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private Paradise We stayed here 3 nights and its just amazing, the house is beautiful and is right in fron of the beach. There is other restaurants that you can walk right next to the property. They had paddles, kayaks and life vests that we used every day, we went to the reef and snorkel to see some cool fish. All these is available for the guest with their visit. Nery is a very nice person and her daughter is adorable. There is no AC but you are in a private beautiful beach so you can open up the windows during the nights and you will get that ocean breeze! Totally recommend this property. ##### Astrid E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Markus S. 17 Nov 2022 #### Nice place on the beach Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Stayed here for the 3rd time and we still enjoy the location so much. Caretakers and manager very friendly and helpful. But: The whole area has become a large construction site, especially 2 sites close to the house with a lot of noise from 8 a.m. till 9 p.m. (except Sundays). Trucks and people coming and going all the time. Sunset view from the rooftop terrace used to be so romantic. Not any more, because now there is a 5-storey-building obstructing the view. Fortunately, the house is very smart constructed, all other rooms directly facing the sea and sunrise over the caribbean is still visible. We will be back, but after a while, until the construction dust has settled. ##### Markus S. ### 4/10 Poor #### Beate M. 21 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location #### I definitely don't recommend it, it's way too expensive The accommodation is generally okay. The principle of air flow only works as long as the wind is blowing. I expect more for the rent. So I/we were pretty disappointed. The landlord points this out in the ad, so my mistake. At times it was almost unbearable and sleep was almost impossible. The stay was on the occasion of my 60th birthday and I saved for a long time. The landlord's attitude is incomprehensible. Mobile air conditioning units can be made available. Not doing this is not a problem from San Francisco. Nery and Luis looked after us lovingly and attentively. 1000 thanks for that. However, the recommendation to tip the housekeeper really annoyed me. At this point I would like to advise you as a landlord to pay your employees better instead of burdening the customer with your frugality. ##### Beate M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Raymond S. 10 Jan 2023 #### King for a Day 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: In early December, My wife and i were afforded the distinct privilege of 10 enchanting nights at Villa Mariposa. The home and location is incredible, a jewel on the sea. The location, greenspaces, architecture, furnishings, decor, and various artwork throughout lend a level of sophistication and opulence to the property. Each morning we enjoyed the unobstructed sunrise from the master; afternoons we walked on our own private beach, swam, or kayaked ; nighttime was reserved for any of the elegant oceanside dining experiences wi walking distance. (Plus there are countless activities/adventures away from VM: Cenotes, pyramids, beaches, ziplining, incredible shopping and dining,etc.).Luis and Nery are incredibly lovely people who live on site in secondary home and serve as groundskeeper/chef and housekeeper... and although this may sound cliche, they are why VM is paradise found. Can't stress it enough. I'm an incredibly private person so initially i had hesitation renting a vacation home w "full time staff"... needless to say my reservations were misplaced. Lastly, Akumal Reservations, Angel & David, amazing service from start 2 finish. Transportation from and to the airport, rental car delivery to VM, in home massages, etc... all of it provided seamlessly. ##### Matthew Raymond S. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel S. 27 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfecto Lovely property on the beach, a little tucked away from the tourist bustle but still walking distance (3 minute walk) from restaurants and hotels, plus a five minute walk from a lovely cenote. No complaints! ##### Rachel S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandra y. 30 Mar 2022 #### Villa Mariposa 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 enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back. ##### sandra y. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from new york, NY 1 Mar 2022 #### Villa Mariposa 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: Beautiful home, wonderful stay. Fabulous meals made by the groundskeepers. ##### A guest from new york, NY ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandro B. 10 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Caribbean nights Ein wunderschönes Haus! Sehr offen, sehr gut gepflegt. Mit direkten Meerzugang und Booten am Haus kann man zu jeder Zeit schnorcheln fahren. Sehr liebevoll eingerichtet mit allem was man eigenständig braucht. Immer genügend Handtücher vorhanden und auch Pflegemittel - dies ist nicht überall üblich. Das einzige was einem verwöhnten Mitteleuropäer bei über 30 Grad fehlt: die Klimaanlage. Aber aufgrund der großen Fenster und offenen Bauweise ist auch dies nichts Negatives. ##### Sandro B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela A. 26 May 2021 #### Villa Mariposa vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing stay here!! The house exceeded our expectations on every level. The directions we were given to get to the rental were a little outdated, so that might want to be looked at. It was in the dark when we arrived, so the landmarks they referenced did us no good. But Villa Mariposa came up on my google maps believe it or not, so that helped us find it! The house was so perfect for us, we barely even left. We had paradise right where we were. The secure neighborhood was great, restaurants and little store within walking distance, a beautiful beach right off the back porch.. I can't say enough good things about this rental. The caretakers of the property were great! Since there was just two of us, we didn't need a ton of attention or cleaning, so they just checked on us every day to see if we needed anything. I honestly don't have any negative feedback on this rental that I can think of. We do wish the 3rd bedroom was set up with a queen or king mattress, because we would have loved to bring our group of friends back to this property next year, so we had a find another house in the vicinity that could accommodate 3 couples. But other than that, absolutely perfect stay for us! ##### Michaela A. Stayed 9 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vesna 23 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful turquoise bayfront home Villa Mariposa is beautiful home with three full bedroom suites each with breathtaking turquoise waters views (even form the bathrooms 😊). It is even better than in the pictures. Situated right on the beach with private homes and small hotels setting. Many great dining options around. Bay is protected from huge waves by the near by reef. We were not fortunate with the weather, many clouds and strong winds, but still enjoyed the bay. The house offers snorkeling gear and we used kayaks daily. Beach access from the home is just steps away from the living room, it does feature corals mixed within the white sand; if you have sensitive feet just bring reef shoes or you can just walk a bit to the right and splash into the water from the nearby pier. We had breakfast in the house and went out to many dining options around the house and in Tulum riviera. Not having AC was not a problem as you can get nice breeze with open windows. Waves are generating nice sound to put you to sleep but some family members needed more quiet surrounding so they used earplugs 😊. Getting Covid 19 test was super easy. We got AntiGen, cheaper version that is accepted by US government. You can find few stations just as you approach Tulum; we used Mavelsa “truck” (700Mxp/$40), got results within 30 minutes and updated them on the VeriFly app. Super easy! Rental agency was super accommodating, we were concerned with internet speed as some of our kids needed to attend classes. We got offered extra modem for 30$ for the whole stay and that was super good idea. No issues at all. Ladies from the agency checked on us and also reminded us for the Covid test timing. Would highly recommend this property and would come back! Yes, it is sea grass season in the entire region, some days are better then others. It is part of the natural cycles. Villa Mariposa beach access did not get as much as Tulum beaches. ##### Vesna Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keally L. 8 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect vacation spot! My family of 6 had the best week on the property at Villa Mariposa. We would love to return! The grounds were beautiful. The home was amazing. There was plenty of space. The food was amazing. The caretakers were so nice and their meals were beautifully prepared! We LOVED it! ##### Keally L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ty m. 2 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chill Maximazation Villa Mariposa was the excellent place to get away and relax. Tankah Bay is so peaceful and quiet. The house is a picture frame for relaxation but your you are still just a short distance away from all the activity you could want. Highly reccomended! ##### ty m. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020 ---