4 BR, Chemuyil (Akumal Tulum area) 4 min. to beach

Description from the owner

Casa Amarilla in Chemuyil, Mexico

4 minutes to 2 different Caribbean white-sand beaches

AUTHENTIC Mexican village: steps to local convenience store, eateries, internet, market, public park, etc

This is a 2000sq ft 4 bedroom house (3 bedrooms, 1 mezzanine, 1 loft)

located:

10 yards from the Chemuyil children’s park

30 yards from the grocery/beer store,

50 yards from taxi/collectivo shuttle bus stands,

100 yards from authentic Mexican eateries (at Mexican prices)

2 miles to Xel Ha eco/water park

2 miles to Riviera Maya Golf

2 miles to Hidden Worlds Caverns...

Less than 1 mile to the award-winning turtle sanctuary powder white sand beach of Xcacel

(Jennifer Lopez shot her video 'I'm Into You', there!!!)

According to TripAdvisor's millions of voters, the Mayan Riviera is home to 3 of the World's Top Ten beaches.

-2nd floor master bedroom with king-sized bamboo-framed bed, king sized bath tub in master bathroom

-main floor guest room with double bed and bunk bed

-2nd floor loft has a double bed

(optional): 3rd floor bedroom/bathroom suite with king bed, attached terrace with outdoor kitchen/bar (plus a double bed in the 3rd floor mezzanine) for an extra $300/week)

Comfortable living area with over-sized couches, flat screen T.V.,

-2 fridges, stove, A/C’s, washer/dryer, microwave, blender, toaster, etc

-we provide beach chairs, boogie boards, 4 bicycles with trailer and bike locks, beer cooler, sunshade umbrella/tent, BBQ, hammocks

Additional Amenities:

4th Floor white-tiled ocean breeze sundeck (from which you can see the Caribbean Sea)

Gated front patio just steps from children's playground & local grocery store

-Large storage room with washer/dryer

several world class destinations are practically at your doorstep!!!

Scuba diving: Akumal (5 minutes away)

Pyramid Ruins: Tulum (14 min away)

Hidden Worlds Caverns and Zipline Tours (6 min)

Stellar public beaches:

Xcacel Beach (4 min)

Bahia Principe Beach (5 min)

5 star golf: Riviera Maya Golf at Bahia Principe (4 minutes)

Xel Ha: dolphin discovery, snorkel, zipline & water park: (3 min)

THE HOUSE located in downtown Chemuyil, less than 1 mile from the ocean,

3 miles south of Akumal

25 miles south of Playa del Carmen

55 miles south of Cancun Intl Airport

we are 12 miles north of Tulum

Staying in Chemuyil is an authentic Mexican experience!!!

The town itself frequently hosts festivities, soccer matches and markets that you simply will never see in the tourist zones!!!

Besides the Expat subdivision in neighboring Chan Chemuyil (half a mile south), there are still blessedly few foreigners in this quaint town!

Due largely to the employment opportunities from the Adventure Parks, Pyramid ruins and All-Inclusive Hotels in the area, Chemuyil has grown from a humble 20 people in 1990 to a bustling town of over 1200! Because employment is high, the town is much “better off” than most Mexican pueblos.

Chemuyil is family oriented and very community-centered.

The whole community gathers at the soccer field to watch nightly matches.

Children play unsupervised in the early evening at the town park across the street (this is a good indicator of the town's safety)

When it is time to celebrate a birthday, a baptism, a woman's coming of age (quinceanera), or a wedding, entire neighborhood streets are closed to vehicle traffic . Pinatas are hung and the sounds of laughter, dancing and music are quick to follow!

The fruit and vegetable market sets up on Wednesdays and Saturdays a block south of our house.

Garbage pick-up, town cleaners, and a friendly police presence give you a pleasant sense of cleanliness and community.

…and the town truly comes alive during its numerous festivals. The Day of the Dead, Mexico's Independence Day, The Virgin of Guadalupe, Christmas, The January Rodeo, Mardi Gras, Semana Santa are some of the bigger ones.

Spanish will come in handy in Chemuyil so brush up before you visit.

It is truly a Mexican pueblo. Many locals can speak some limited english, but don’t count on it!

Transportation:

Bicycles:

Chemuyil is less than 1 mile NW of an AMAZING secluded white sand beach called Xcacel.

You will LOVE using the bikes for visits to Xcacel Beach, to Bahia Principe Beach, The Chemuyil cave (crocodrilo cenote), or the local swimming hole (Xunan Ha Cenote)

Taxi:

Chemuyil always has a line of taxis 50 yards from our house

Bus:

Shuttle vans (collectivos) run every 5-10 minutes from about 7AM to 11PM up and down the North South highway that connects Tulum to Playa del Carmen to Cancun. The shuttle vans pick up about 30 yards from our house. Hold a hand in the air and flag one down.

$2 per person to go from Chemuyil to Tulum or Chemuyil to Playa Del Carmen

Car Rental:

Truly, there is soooo much to do in the area, you will not regret the convenience and mobility of having your own wheels.

(email me for links of things to do u can cut and paste on your internet browser)Read more

Additional Location Information

Our house borders the town's northern park.
The town grocery/beer/wine store is 30 yards away.
Locally renowned restaurant Pizza Leo's is half a block east.
Collectivo shuttle buses and taxis line up half a block away.
A local market sets up Wednesdays and Sundays one block south.
Internet cafe is 100 yards east.
Parking is available in front of the home
A view of the Caribbean Sea can be enjoyed from our 3rd floor bedroom and from our 4th floor ocean-breeze sun deck.

Location Type Ocean, Town, Tropical

Rental fees

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Leslie Gavin
  Madison, Wisconsin

  the perfect place

  Left on 04/11/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  As we drove into the town I wondered if the description of the house was too good to be true. The house couldn't have been better! Plenty of room for everyone and the third floor patio is really necessary because that's where we spent 75% of our time. The town is great - friendly people, great food (from vendors and restaurants) and a relaxed pace. We had no problem letting the kids (14 and 15) walk around the city day or night. The washer/dryer also came in very handy. We ate a few meals in the house and found everything we needed. Ryan was an exceptional host (even from a distance) and was always quick to answer any questions. if we go to riviera maya again we will absolutely stay here.

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• Lisa
  Brandon Manitoba Canada

  Awesome place to stay - owners are amazing hosts!!

  Left on 03/10/2013 for a stay in February 2013
  
  

  We recently visited Chemuyil for our first time and loved the area, Ryan and Manon are the most gracious hosts and helped guide us through our incredible Mexican experience! The house is lovely, clean and are conditioned, close to everything. Once you learn the transportation system it couldn't be handier in Chemuyil. Ryan and Manon were happy to answer our questions about where to go and what do to - they have lived in the area so know exactly the best places to go!! We highly reccomend this house and these hosts - and hope to return very soon!

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• TinaLouiseMetzger
  Seattle, Washington

  I highly recommend a stay at Casa amarilla

  Left on 01/09/2013 for a stay in December 2012
  
  

  Ryan and Manon are warm, welcoming, helpful and entertaining hosts. My stay in the little pueblo of Chemuyil was something to treasure and such a welcome alternative to tourist saturated resort areas.
  Being a solo traveler I appreciated Manon and Ryan including me when schedules allowed - from local dining, to snorkeling with sea turtles in akumal Bay and visiting the beautiful local beach. They are easy to be around and it felt like visiting old friends.
  I stayed in the fourth floor room which was pleasant and comfortable and has a spacious sun deck with palapa.
  Being a true Mexican pueblo, Chemuyil can be quite lively in the morning. If you are sensitive to noise, bring ear plugs, which worked well for me.
  Don't miss out - book a stay here!

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  Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Families w children

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