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Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC!

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Pool
On the beach
Exterior
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Akumal, Quintana Roo
  • Hekab Be Biblioteca
    4 min drive
  • Los Amigos tambien pagan
    14 min walk
  • Tulum Bus Terminal
    23 min drive
  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO)
    70 min drive

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About the area

Akumal

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Akumal cabin, you'll find Akumal Beach and Hekab Be Biblioteca. Akumal Ecological Center and Yal-ku Lagoon are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Akumal Beach - 6 min drive
  • Akumal Ecological Center - 6 min drive
  • Riviera Maya Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Yal-ku Lagoon - 9 min drive
  • Half Moon Bay - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mezcal Lobby Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mediterraneo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffe Shop at Grand Sirenis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Akumal Sushi Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Market Café - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC!

Studio Maria is a beautiful street side studio situated on the garden side of Playa Caribe beachfront condominiums. This well appointed suite offers 2 double beds, a fully equipped kitchenette and A/C. You will love its incredible central location and access to snorkeling on Half Moon Bay.

This how to travel smartly while on a budget! Playa Caribe Casitas have everything you need for an affordable vacation with all of the amenities you can beach access, swimming pool, A/C, and kitchen.

The Playa Caribe Studio units are located on the street side of the property. The beach is just a few steps away. The swimming pool is also located on the oceanside of the property. The beach and pool area have lounge chairs and shade palapas for guests to enjoy.

KINDLY NOTE: South winds may bring Sargasso Seaweed to some beaches throughout the Caribbean, including the Rivera Maya. While the situation is hard to predict for each specific week and area, we would like you to be aware as there is the potential to impact the beach and water entry.

The Riviera Maya is full of natural beauty, places to explore and opportunities for outdoor activities. We have a great list of activities and adventures completely unaffected by the arrival of sargasso that we would love to share with you. There is so much to see and do in this special place, we know that you will have an amazing and memorable vacation!

Property manager

Akumal Direct Reservations

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Playa Caribe Casita Maria
Beautiful and Budget Friendly on Half Moon Bay! Cabin
Beautiful and Budget Friendly on Half Moon Bay! Akumal
Beautiful and Budget Friendly on Half Moon Bay! Cabin Akumal
1183-30354

Comfortable and affordable studio, perfect for a couple! Beach access, AC! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, management -- dark inside
We really enjoyed the location and thought Playa Caribe was a clean, well maintained complex with excellent management communication/advice from Augustine. We rented bikes from Playa Caribe that were great for getting into Akumal. We brought out own snorkels and were able to snorkel off of the beach in half moon bay (we would recommend water shoes for half moon bay). The downsides for us were that this unit is rather cave-like with the only windows being on the entry door and in the shower. Also we wish we would have sprung for a larger unit as it was really kind of cramped for our family of four. Could definitely work well for a couple or for a short stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well kept & equipped great location.
Beautiful location & very clean unit. Loved that it was walking distance to restaurants. Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L., Minneapolis MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Casita Maria
Chris & Polly are responsive and reliable hosts. The Casita Maria was as expected: clean and spacious. Augustine was welcoming and friendly. Thanks for a great stop in akumal!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anne S., High River, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute apartment
It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but perfect
We loved our stay here. As described. The property is VERY well maintained. The kitchen has everything you need....quite impressive fro such a small space!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything great except...
The people are wonderful. The place is sweet but there are no windows. That would normally be a deal breaker for me. Some people may not care. Outdoor spaces are terrific so I tried to be outside all the time. Otherwise casita is well decorated and has everything and is really well run.

10/10 Excellent

Cassaundra M., Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Everything you need is already supplied!! Daily maid service if you want. Beach is very close. Just turn lef out of the door and go up the stairs. Right there!! Pool was clean and plenty of chairs on the beach. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location a good price
:)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

jacy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVED our stay at Casita Maria
We are so happy we were able to stay at Casita Maria! It was so charming, and the location was unbelievable! Right on the beach in Half Moon Bay! Beautiful, and great snorkeling too. We saw stingrays, turtles, and a lot of fish! We loved it! And there was no sargassum. The beach was perfect!!! For the price, this little gem is fantastic! It's not huge... it's like a hotel room with a bonus kitchen. Everything worked great, and it was nice and clean. Patricia did a wonderful job cleaning our room each day. Augustin was very nice, although we didn't talk to him much because we didn't have any issues. I definitely recommend a stay at charming little Casita Maria! Oh, and don't forget to use the dehumidifier in the corner of the room. It made a huge difference (we didn't realize it was there until halfway through our trip). Thanks for a great place to stay, Chris and Polly!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Clean, comfortable, great base for a wonderful trip to Akumal and Tulum!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was great!
Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location, Beautiful Room, Steps from the OCEAN!
Absolutely loved staying here. Steps from a swimmable ocean. Pool overlooking the ocean. And we felt like we had the whole outside area to ourselves. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Janice E.

Liked: Cleanliness
All you need
Casita Maria is a great place for a quiet getaway. The unit is private, but only a short walk from the pool. Chris & Polly were very quick to answer all of my questions about the casita. The unit had all the supplies I needed, including a cooler that I used for a day trip. There's a great restaurant just down the street and a convenience store just across the way. I had a rental car and the building has plenty of reserved parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Three of Us
We enjoyed our long weekend in Akumal at Casita Maria! Location is perfect for exploring - walkable to all restaurants and activities. Having access to the pool was perfect. The Casita has everything needed for a very comfortable stay. The air conditioning unit is amazing. The bathroom is nicely updated and has plenty of space. We have a close friend that lives in the area year round and we will be back to visit and plan to stay at Casita Maria in the future. Perfect Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erik H., Beloit, WI

A great getaway with the family
This is our second time at Casita Maria in Akumal, and we couldn't be more satisfied. The room is like a hotel room with an additional small kitchen, but the real selling point of this place is the pool which is right on the bay. The service is great, the room is clean, and there's a newly renovated bathroom. For the price, it's hard to beat this little place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Lovely Casita!
We just spent 4 nights at this Casita. It's very clean and well maintained. Close proximity to a small store that has all essentials and a nice snorkel shop. Also very close to La Buena Vida, a great little restaurant/beach hangout. The kitchenette is well-stocked, the pool is nice, and the staff at Playa Caribe is very friendly. The only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is due to THE SEAWEED. There are literally 3 foot mounds of SEAWEED on the beach all along Half Moon Bay. It's especially bad directly in front of the complex in which this casita is located (Playa Caribe). Playa Caribe's beach is basically the width of a beach lounger plus about two feet of sand - and then massive amounts of SEAWEED block your entrance to the ocean. I realize this is not within the control of the owners and that there are people working to remove the seaweed from the beach almost every day. We also still really enjoyed our stay. However, I just wish I had known about the seaweed prior to booking this place. It really is pretty overwhelming. You are still able to walk down the beach either direction and access the water, but had it been crowded, we would have been stuck in lounge chairs with our feet about two feet from the mounds of seaweed. It's kind of sad. Otherwise, this is an absolutely top notch little getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tania G.

Great Location and Amazing Management. We had a great time
We always vrbo when we travel and have stayed in many places but I have to say that Playa Caribe has the best and most responsive management of anywhere we have stayed. Augustin will help you figure out anything you need or have questions about. It is a very well kept condo complex and Casita Maria was spotless and welcoming. My husband, daughter and I stayed and while staying in a studio can be a bit confining the fact is that we never ate inside once. We made meals and ate them all out on the deck by the pool looking at half moon bay. Half Moon bay and Akumal Bay are great place to be introduced to snorkeling. We are divers but our 10 year old snorkeled for the first time and saw turtles, fish everything. What a great first experience. Akumal is easy and safe to walk and bike everywhere. Great family vacay. Thanks for the great Casita Chris and Polly.

10/10 Excellent

Cara Q.

Great
It fit the bill for us

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Good value for the money
We really enjoyed our stay at Casita Maria. Very clean, comfortable beds and a good location, about 15 minute walk to town. Nice to have a small grocery store across the street. Augusta, the front desk Manager was very helpful. Yal Ku is walking distance and we would highly recommend a trip there if you like to snorkel, the sea was pretty rough in front of the complex during the time we were there. Great home base to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

shivaun p.

A super quiet place to relax with it's own beach
We enjoyed the quiet, cozy atmosphere of your condo. The kitchen was nicely stocked with good appliances and the staff was friendly and helpful. Agustin is a very good and responsive manager. Thank you, we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elliott L.

It was a very relaxing easy place to stay.
Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P., Philadelphia Suburbs - Pennsylvania

Great place in Akumal
Great location, and a nice clean place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Krista S., Calgary, Alberta

Great, quiet location along the beach, clean condo with everything you need available.
Our stay at this property was very positive. The room was stocked with everything we would need. The check-in was easy and extremely hospitable. The restaurants nearby were lovely as well. I would recommend this area of Akumal as well as this accommodation - good value!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Lynn K.

Get a view!
Upon arrival no one was in the office. The sign said will return at 2 and we were there at 4 and no one came until the next day. There was an empty binder which I think was supposed to have instructions on the area and the casita. We told Augustin that the folder was empty and he never gave us the pages. Every morning the workers clearing the sea weed from the beach were out side really early talking. The beach was full of sea weed and really had a really bad smell. The room needed a bit more care in cleaning the floors. There were coffee stains on the floor when we got there and I had to tell the housekeeper to not use cleaner that made the floors slippery. We did appreciate the coffee, the fruit, chips,salsa and the popcorn. That was the nicest welcome of staying there. Also Augustin did answer all our questions and got us a golf cart and bike to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018