What comes to mind when you think of a tropical vacation?…read more Azure blue water and white sand beaches? Thatched roofs? Palm trees? Palapas with hammocks? Friendly, laid-back guesthouse hosts? This place has those things. It's what you want. Do you really want to fly all the way down to the tip of Mexico to hang out with elevnty-billion other Americans? Hell fuck no. You come here to carve out a slice of serenity. Warm, sandy, sticky serenity. Casas Del Corazon offers a strong chill vibe. Located on Soliman Bay, just a few clicks north of Tulum, this is the place to go to be removed from the action, but close enough to enjoy restaurants, etc. But during the day, the beach is yours. Corazon consists of a few casas of varying sizes. Adobe walls, thatched roofs, plantation blinds with screens, ceiling fans, some A/C, kitchens in units, a small pool, nice palapas, kayaks and SUP boards for use, and a lot of time to do a whole lot of nothing. The hosts here are friendly and laid back. From Virginia, they made the right choice. Buy property on the beach, bail out, and live the life. They were present to assist us but not up in our business. Perfect balance. Plenty of good advice and lots of resources. Accommodations are comfortable. Not luxury, but just the kind of thing we wanted. We could open the blinds at night and let the breeze blow through the room. Our kitchen was stocked out and ready to rock. And if you want to pay, they have someone who can come in and cook dinner for you. You can see my main downside to this place in my review of Soliman Bay itself, but as far as the accommodations themselves, I loved the mix of traditional, rustic and modern. Just writing this makes me want to go back!

Now having stayed in the Tulum area in a few different methods- we enjoyed each in a different way…read more Here at LPM, as everyone has said, the welcome was warm and informative. Tom explained via a personalized drawn map of the area- including taxi pricing, favorite restaurants and tips for activities- and all turned out to be very helpful. Checked in to the treehouse suite, which was good size for us plus our 6 year old. Room includes hot water, fresh water bottles, a safe and plenty of large fans- the fans (during out November stay) were perfectly great to chill down at night- even needing a light jacket in the early morning. On the down side, we are used to the nature and the bugs, that is why we come down here of course, and critters are part of it- so if staying on the jungle side, expect to see more ants and things. My main criticism was the gas smell that came through the windows at busy times of the day- because of the generators pumping and the constant taxis outside, the gasoline did bother me. However, the positives well outweighed any negative- we spent most our time out on the beach of Maalix- they were hospitable, we ate and drank in their bar and they were more than happy to accommodate us. Also spent time cooking in LPM's kitchen, which was a welcome bonus of staying in LPM. Pick up a few staples on your way in from town at Chedruai or borrow a bike from LPM and swing over to pick up fruit, veggies, breakfast items, juices, butter, milk etc... Aside from cooking in the communal kitchen- you can find great fresh lobster and fish next door at Simple, yummy brick oven pizza at La Onda about 6 shops down - and then keep going, your options of bars and tacos on the beach are endless. The location, if you want to stay out of the fray of people, even the beaches down on this side are quieter than further north near the town and shops. All in All, it's great that you can pretty much feel free to enjoy the property and the area; no one bothers you about rules and regulations on the beach, as long as you are respectful. We felt safe and well cared for. OH! Try the fresh fruit plate from their cafe in the front on the street side, a wide variety of fresh cut fruits- delicious granola and yogurt. We will be back next time we venture down to southern Quintana Too!

Stayed at LPM for 5 nights with my family of four and 2 other families. This eco hotel has my…read morehighest recommendation. Tom is a superb host and goes above and beyond ensuring his guests are well taken care of. Daily housekeeping service was a nice & unexpected bonus. We had fresh towels (one for beach & one for bath), filtered drinking water, and an onsite communal kitchen area for cooking & hanging out. Enjoyed delicious food and friendly service at the onsite restaurant. Malika and staff are great. The accommodations exceeded my expectations, and I slept well every night in the treetop suite. 24/7 electricity & AC avail from 8p-5a. Great showers thanks to strong water pressure & hot/cold water. Easy breezy beach access directly across the street via La Eufemia. Parking avail for our compact rental car-- which was a real "amenity" considering beach road has very limited parking options. Book directly from the Las Palmas Maya website for the best deal. Tom will take good care of you! Muchas gracias to LPM-- my Tulum vacation was everything I was hoping for & more!!

Well after 2 days w out hot water the people here fixed it…read more Thanks a lot for that Great personal!!!!!!

A great place, especially for families with kids…read more These condo-style places are right at the beach. Although the beach here is sandy, there are lots of submerged rocks, a 15 minute walk up the beach brings you to good snorkeling territory. There's a kiddy pool for little ones and a bigger pool to keep older kids entertained. You can stock your kitchen at the Super-Ched market 15 minutes up the carretera. The restaurant has limited selection, but is inexpensive and everything is good. A bottle of Pacifico with chips and guac go down pretty nicely with the ocean view in the afternoon. The small village of Akumal is a 15 minute walk north. Tasty ice cream and yummy pastries can be found at the Turtle Bay Cafe. The city of Tulum is 25 min south, were you'll find Mayan ruins, bars and restaurants and tourist kitch. Just south of Akumal is Aktun Chen a "natural park" with caves, swimming in a cenote and zip-lines. We went for a week and didn't want to leave. We hope to go back next year!

After wandering into several places in Tulum, this was one of the place that didn't rip us off…read more Plenty of places to lay out and enjoy the water!

I didn't stay here but I had a great time at their restaurant and outdoor patio area overlooking…read morethe water. The views are amazing, drinks are good and food was delicious! They have a buy one get one special on the margaritas. Their prices are the best in town! They do have a small area for guest parking but it was full so I paid for parking at the lot nextdoor.

Playa del Carmen has long been my family's favorite town in Mexico. After traveling from Cozumel to…read moreOaxaca, and Cabo to Cancun, they finally settled on this stretch of beach as our go-to. For years, we stayed at all-inclusive resorts, but recently turned in favor of more off-the-beaten path properties that afford you the chance to explore the city a little bit more, since meals aren't available 24/7. We found a nice house on VRBO that ended up being managed by Playacar Vacation Rentals. You'll find it on their website as Casa Stavola / F8. It was a perfect beachfront property located in Playcar Phase I that housed six of us! With a pool, full kitchen, large living room and lots of amenities, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Our place was well situated to the rest of town but felt very quiet the second you entered the Phase I complex. We arranged our own transportation from the airport but upon arriving to the house, I had to make my way to the vacation rental office to pick up the key. Citlaly was so welcoming and willing to help with whatever we needed. From excursions to taxi pickups, they can do it all. We used them to rent a boat one afternoon and everything went flawlessly. The properties themselves are very well managed. There is cleaning service every other day, they provide big jugs of drinking water regularly, staff is around to take care of anything that may break and, all in all, it feels very safe. We are hoping to make this a yearly trip and I imagine us returning to the same exact spot! Really wouldn't change a thing.

We used Playacar Vacation Rentals to book Casa Stavola F8 ll. The staff was great and super…read morehelpful. Whenever we wanted a taxi all we had to do was call them - early or late - and they would get one for us. The property was described well and it was better than we expected. I would definitely use them again!

updated contact/info Our family has stayed in several of…read morethe units (3 bd & 2 bd) over past few winters. All of the units are individually owned, only about 4 of the 9 are available for rent. Some owners handle rentals themselves, in which case, you typically have to search on VRBO or ABNB by # bedrooms, location, price etc. Several of the units are now managed/rented via Your Property Solutions Puerto Morelos, Sharon Webb. The building is BEAUTIFUL, best location on the beach in our opinion. 10 min beach walk to the town square, grocery store, restaurants etc. There are beach clubs nearly next door if you want a bit more action/energy. Units have fully equipped kitchens. We usually have breakfast "at home", lunch on the beach (beach bar or beach food vendors) & dinner out, so many great restaurants in walking distance. Not a party place, but wonderful base for couples/friends to relax, enjoy the beach, pool & lovely town.

From the owner: Las Casitas takes pride in providing luxury 2,3 and 4 bedroom oceanfront villas and Casitas…read more Literally steps to everything! Sit on your terrace and watch the waves roll over the second largest reef in the world. Walk a few steps to sink your toes in the sand or swim in the beautiful Caribbean waters. Thirsty? A few more steps guides you to a selection of fabulous beach clubs. Relax and enjoy in beachfront luxury and tranquility.

How do you rate paradise? It's a good question. for a place like Soliman Bay, many factors come in…read moreto play. What is this place? It's a small bay just north of Tulum, lined with vacation rentals. Most of them are rented via Akumal Vacations, however many are individually owned. It's a quiet little spot with pelicans, white sand, calm water, and a warm, shallow bay. There's pretty much nothing going on here, and that's why you come to a place like this. We stayed at the Casas del Corazon here, which could merit its very own review. Situated centrally, we could walk down to the "hotel" on the north end, as well as the tiny convenience store El Bob. On the other end of the beach sits a small "restaurant" that's actually just a beach shack selling fish and ceviche. It closes early and is only open some days. Things here happen when they happen, and everything runs at its own speed. As for the bay, it's a solid spot for SUP'ing, kayaking, running on the beach, some snorkeling, and watching pelicans dive for the large school of small fish that hang out in the shallows. No motorized rentals or anything. Just mellowness. But what more do you need than hammocks, white sand beaches, water and a cold margarita? Nada mucho. Why four stars? Well, there's kind of this section between the shoreline and about 35 feet out that's rocky with shells and grass before you get out to the real sandy-bottomed water. So it's not actually the best setup for just wandering out into the bay. You can swim through it/over it, or grab one of the kayaks that I'm sure your vacation rental will have and kayak out to an anchor at the reef mid-bay to do some snorkeling (which is passable). But as far as perfect vacation spots go, if that didn't exist, this would be paradise. I'd definitely come back here again, if only to avoid the traffic and turistas and chaos of Tulum. Seems like Mexicans rent these houses too, so it's not just a shitload of Norte Americanos. Which is awesome. The proximity to Tulum is super nice. Protip: You need to get food/drinks either on the way in from Cancun airport or in Tulum. The selection is MUCH better on the way from Cancun.

Stayed here in February for my birthday had to come back love the Decor and very nice and helpful…read morestaff. Beautiful resort!

The property is AMAZING. The decor is gorgeous. The food and drinks were great but the staff…read more... Juan Pablo and his team provided the BEST experience... outstanding! I would 100% recommend this beautiful boutique hotel to anyone traveling to Tulum.

If you are looking for a nice place to stay in Tulum for a romantic couples trip and don't want to…read morestay in the beach zone, this is a great spot. Each room has a private hot tub/jacuzzi on the balcony, which is heated and perfect for the winter months when the ocean or pools are a little cooler - or especially for taking a relaxing dip in the evening after dinner. The property is safe and secure, and just a little ways from the Tulum center. We had a rental car and parking there was much more convenient than being a few blocks closer in town with street parking. And for the quality of accomodations, the priced were very reasonable.

I wasnt sure how I felt about Intima at first. We had spent many days on the beach and at first we…read morewere taken back by the neighborhood, that was until we experienced it! I enjoyed intima for many reasons, but I want to highlight native tulum just outside the resort. We were not used to huts and such an active night neighborhood and once we experienced it, we were sold! I think the drive in can be intimidating if you are not open to learning more about the city, and this is what made the location of the resort so amazing. The whole resort was very clean and well maintained. The bar tender was amazing! Seriously, give that guy a raise. The rooms had AC! SCOOOOORRREEEE. We will definitely be booking with the resort again.

Top notch property managers. Prices are reasonable. Service is dependable. Very nice people who are…read morecommunicative and reliable. And they have excellent tradesmen to do work, repairs, and even remodeling. Definitely and "Easy Button"

I had them manage my condo and found them to be haphazard and demanding for payments. I didn't…read morelike them at all.