“In a nutshell, perfect!” We loved staying at La Mirage. It was quiet, welcoming, safe, well maintained and immaculate. Staff was helpful and accommodating, and owner was very responsive and patient with my questions. Booking was a breeze and everything was just as we agreed to--no surprises. The location was great, and we took full advantage of snorkeling right at our doorstep. Great eateries next door and within a short walk. The place had lots of lovely Mexican charm. Very relaxing. We can't wait to go back!

“wonderful as always” Luna azul is a special place located on a special beach, where the turtles swim right up to your front door. One day we saw 11 of them while snorkelling. The local restaurants (Buena Vida and Lunita) are not supplemented by a new discovery in the local town called La Ultima Maya.

“Favorite Condo on Half Moon Bay” We've stayed at 3 other properties on Half Moon Bay and Vista del mar is our new favorite. It's closer to akumal Pueblo and we enjoyed having the services like bike rentals, pool, and La Buena Vida right next door. (It would be really nice if La Buena Vida was open for breakfast, or if there was a coffee shop within walking distance. With a 2 bedroom unit, our teenager got her own room and it was nice to have Internet access. We stayed in unit #3. It was spacious, clean and comfortable. We especially liked the double sliding doors which afforded a beautiful view and a very open feel. The snorkeling in Half Moon Bay was better than expected. We usually go to akumal Playa for beach access, but the reefs in Half Moon Bay are pretty spectacular. The people in the front office were friendly and helpful, although everything went well and we rarely needed them. We learned that it can take up to 5 minutes for the water to heat, but once we knew that, no problemo. We will definitely stay at Vista del Mar again. We might consider a ground floor unit next time.

“A perfect place” The Condo was great. Very spacious, well decorated (the bathrooms are beautiful) and very clean (the maid comes every day) The view is breath taking.(We were on the last floor) The beach is very quite. You need some water shoes to enter the water because there is some rocks. The snorkeling is quite good. We saw some turtles, rays, and some school of blue fishes. Enjoy the Sunrises, they are worth waking up early!

“Akumal -a taste of Mexico and a good campbase for travelling aro” This was our first time in Mexico. We selected akumal as location because from there we could go in any direction we wanted. We wanted to see Punta allen, Chichen Itza, Cancun, do some snorkeling, sit on the beach just in front of our condo ...well everything is there. We did all the above, snorkeling is easy in Yal-Ku which is near by. The condo was very nice, the position was excellent, the accents in the room made us feel how it would be to live there... the result: we are in love with Mexico and planning to come back. We stayed at Luna azul 6. Whatch for my pictures and trip log on www.locogringo.com (username Pf4locogringo)

“very nice” marvellous place and beach in an unspolied environment

“Much more than we expected!” Fabian and Dana are so accommodating and laid back... this jungle condo was a great, centrally located "nature retreat" for our action-packed family vacation. Lovely flora and fauna & unexpected jungle sounds... including monkeys and interesting tropical birds :) We chose the spot for its proximity to akumal beach, which was an easy drive, but not walkable with kids b/c of the distance and big highway to cross. Car was necessary. We loved using the beach chairs and boogie boards generously shared :) The condo itself was clean and simple with tasteful, modern furnishings, including on-demand hot water and aC with humidity control... pretty luxurious for their rates! Wish we had stayed longer to just hang out more on the patios, in the pool, etc. Only one minor complaint: pillows were too large for our old, cranky necks, but we fixed that by rolling up the comforter across the head of the bed. : ) Thank you for everything, Fabian and Dana!

“Great beach experience with all the conveniences.” Great location in akumal on the beach. Accommodations were spacious and prices excellent. They have a cook who will deliver meals to your own dinning room at very reasonable costs and the food is very good. The accommodations are not plush but very clean and all of the people who work there are muy simpatico.

“Fabulous Vacation Condo” This is the second time we've stayed in Luna azul #5. It's a wonderful condo that is delightfully appointed. The decorations are tasteful and tropical and the condo is very comfortable. The master bedroom has a king bed which is comfortable. The second bedroom has a queen and a single, which comfortably accommodates another couple or children. Though some may not like dealing with the stairs (it is the 3rd story), they're well worth the wonderful views and ocean breezes (which make the air Conditioner unnecessary). From the balcony (complete with table and chairs) you have a beautiful view of the beach and ocean; from the bathrooms you can see the extensive jungle canopy. The property is well maintained and the maid service is excellent. We've never had any issue with theft, and there is a security guard on duty at night. He was very helpful and helped us get checked in (we arrived late at night). The condo has a full kitchen which we used throughout our trip, but on those lazy nights there are several restaurants within walking distance. Our favorite restaurant is La Buena Vida. There are a few stores near the condo where you can buy most of your groceries, but I prefer the Chedauri in Puerto aventuras or Tulum to stock up for the trip. If you like laying on the beach, there are a palapas and chairs right there by the water.

“Year # 6” I recently returned from the Riviera Maya and my 6th year stay at Villas DeRosa Resort. In my reasonably priced dive package they included: airport transfers, a comfortable and clean ocean front condo, and an abundance of good food, transportation to the dive sites and some great dive guides. The common areas, pool and beach are safe and clean. The staff is friendly, flexible and willing to help. Planning year #7. dhw

“Four days in akumal” We stayed in the studio condo. The room was huge! The kitchen had stove, ref, micro, small appliances...everything you need. The balcony was amazing, direct ocean front 16x23 feet. While the bathroom was big, the huge window which allows an amazing view to the sea does not have a curtain so anyone on your balcony can look in. The location allowed for easy day trips to Tulum, Coba, etc. Easy walking distance to central akumal at .5 miles.

“Best Beach on the Yucatan!” Great condo right on the pristine white sandy beach with awesome snorkeling right out in front of the condo. #6 unit has a large wrap-around deck for lounging or dining, wi-fi, comfortable beds. Excellent housekeeping, managerial and grounds staff. Security gate attendant 24/7. Lots of fun things to do in the area including Myan ruins, Xcaret Park, Xplor, Hidden Worlds,Plya de Carmel, ferry to Cozumel. Good grocery store in Tulum and local market in akumal on Wed & Sat. Good dive shop and restaurants in akumal. Definitely want to have a car if you're staying at the Seven Sea's Condo to travel around to the sites. Driving was no problem. We did pruchase the Mexican auto insurance ($40/day plus the rental fee $161/wk, expensive but worth the peace of mind). We felt perfectly safe in this area of Mexico.

“Comfortable, and complete, with a view to remember” You will love the view, from this comfortable and spacious condo. The decor is lovely and, the condo well equipped. We enjoyed cooking in the large kitchen, sipping beverages on the balconies, or in the living area, all with lovely views. The stairs must be noted, as they are many, but if you are in relatively good condition, will not be a problem and you can eat and drink with no remorse, as you know you've gotten your work out for the day. The pool is nice and offers some shady retreat and change of pace from the beach palapas. Snorkeling is good in half moon bay, and while water shoes are necessary for entry near the condos, easier entry just 2 properties down the beach. The service from management, maintenance and Theresa/Sylvia (housekeeping) was exemplary. The condo has an aC in each bedroom and one in the main living area, which is nice, as you can keep the comfort level personalized per room. Marcelus repaired an aC, as well as a leaky shower head. He is very handy and speaks English quite well. We also had a microwave kaput, which is apparently common due to constant sea moisture. If you hear or smell something strange from a microwave, just unplug it and notify your manager. The unit was replaced the next day. We enjoyed having high speed internet, and sat. tv in order to check the weather forecast. We used the dvd player to watch the slideshow of some photos taken on a rented underwater camera. I really enjoyed the hard boiled egg maker! I used it twice! There were books to read and many of them had wonderful photos of the fish of the Sea below that wonderful expansive wall of windows. I was excited about the hammock and I did use it twice, but it is a bit highly hung (needed a spotter to get in) and unless you are not sharing the balcony at the time, hangs in front of everyone else's view. Not sure it can be hung any other way, but most of the time I draped it out of the weather, so we could all enjoy the amazing view.

“great location” the Office staff was courteous and welcomed me upon arrival, and showed me around. The room was clean and had a coffee maker and small refrigerator in addition to tv. Within a few steps of my door I was at the fresh water pool, a few more steps and I was on the most beautiful beach in the area! The hotel staff were attentive and friendly. The onsite restaurant was a great plus, allowing me to spend as much time on the beach or diving as I wanted, and not driving around finding restaurants. The food was fantastic! All in all, this was a great place to spend a week on the ocean, relaxing.

“Just what we're looking for...” My Boyfriend and I were looking for a small intimate place to stay for my Birthday. And we found it at The Villas DeRosa! We stayed in a 1bd beach front condo over looking the amazing ocean below. The service was amazing! The staff is friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic! We love akumal and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Don't let the dirt road off the highway that leads to the resort fool you..it truly is a diamond in the rough. We're looking forward to our next visit.

“Privacy” Our stay was a very positive experience. We loved the bedroom configuration (both had their own bath) of being separated by the porch, which was large and we spent most of our time on it. Kitchen was well equiped and the overall decor was very nice. The view was the best ever, and we have been to akumal 6 times. The only negative for us was that the furniture was small and for us uncomfortable (we are tall). The people who manage the condo are very efficient, helpful and friendly and addressed any situation that we had come. If you have to call them for anything, they show up right away.

“nice place” We had a great time. It was close enough to all the things we wanted to do. Local food is expensive and limited in selection, though there is a farmers market on Wed and Sat that we didn't take advantage of; I'd stop at a larger grocery store next time to get some things that weren't available locally. The only downside was that the whole bay is basically a reef - not good for wading. The beach is great and the view is great. We arranged a fishing expedition (3 hrs for $120) at the dive shop down the street and a sailboat cruise in akumal. Both were really nice. Some of our group went to the lagoon to the north to snorkel and they loved it - said it was like swimming in a giant aquarium. Also, next time I'd use the airport transportation recommended by the manager of the property. We used Cancun Shuttle because it was cheaper by $35 - found it from a link on the Cancun airport website. They wouldn't accept our receipt we printed from their website. I have filed a dispute with Paypal to try to get my $125 back on services not delivered. I would never use Cancun Shuttle again.

“Excellent condo! Excellent location! Breath taking views!” This is a very nice condo, located in an excellent spot, with exceptional views. I would highly recommend this condo and look forward to future visits. 5*

“A perfect stay” A beautiful location, on a beautiful beach for a relaxing stay. Here, the sea is quiter than in Tulum, you can swim with the turtles and the ray fishes. The house is really confortable while directly on the beach, the safety is ensured. We spent 5 perfect days. I really recommend this condominium.

“Amazing and we will be back!” Just can't say enough great things about akumal Direct and the outstanding level of customer service they provided from start to finish. At every point of our trip the crew of akumal Direct delivered. Our accommodations were fantastic (my only wish would have been for a little better quality of mattress)and Miguel was such a class act. See you next year!

“Lovely spot on Half Moon Bay” I can't say enough about the beautiful location on Half Moon Bay. We enjoyed hours watching various fish and rays in the water, along with the pelicans, frigate birds and osprey flying by. The condo was well decorated and comfortable. The kitchen was large enough and had everything we needed (except a lime squeezer, but we left one there :). The pool was refreshing, and a nice option when the wind kept us out of the bay. The inner courtyard was quiet and a relaxing place to sit in the evening. The housekeeper and the grounds keeper do a terrific job. We walked down to La Buena Vida for happy hour several times, and had a deliciously memorable dinner at La Lunita. We got take-out pizza from Lol Ha, and enjoyed it from the balcony looking out over the amazing landscape of the bay. Even though we knew the other condo units were occupied, we rarely heard anyone. Mostly, we just heard the waves on the reef, and the breeze blowing through the large livingroom windows. La Sirena #14 will be on our list of places we would like to visit again.