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Casa De Las Joyas...Sweet Casita Near Xcacel Beach: Newly remodeled late 2023!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Tulum, Quintana Roo
  • Xcacel Beach
    3 min walk
  • Xcacelito Beach
    4 min drive
  • Xcacel-Xcacelito Sanctuary
    4 min drive
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)
    279 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Casa De Las Joyas...Sweet Casita Near Xcacel Beach: Newly remodeled late 2023!

Welcome to the freshly remodeled Casa De Las Joyas! All new flooring, new paint inside and out, remodeled kitchen and bathroom, and now with an outdoor shower in the back yard to get the sand off before coming inside! Casa De Las Joyas is still, a colorful little slice of heaven and a wonderful, comfortable place to stay. Now even prettier and more functional! The casa is located in a neighborhood of small homes originally built for locals within walking distance of Xcacel Beach. Xcacel Beach is home to turtle nesting grounds, and therefore protected by the Mexican government. Several publications have listed this beach as one of the top ones in Mexico, if not the world.

Decorated and painted in true Mexican style this 'jewel box' is perfect for those who are looking for a more traditional Mexican holiday experience. Much of the furniture was made by local artisans as we like to support our Riviera Maya economy. You might want to spend part of the day relaxing in the hammock in the backyard, listening to the gentle rush of falling water. Or you may want to take your morning coffee in the front yard, while admiring the park, listening to the native birds and enjoying the large fountain.

Keywords: House
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Xcacel Beach. You'll find features like a water park. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio, and living room
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 6 minutes by car from Xel-Há Park and 7 minutes from Akumal Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Shelley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Casa Las Joyas...sweet Casita Xcacel Beach House Tulum
Casa Las Joyas...sweet Casita Xcacel Beach House Tulum
Casa Las Joyas...sweet Casita Xcacel Beach House
Casa Las Joyas...sweet Casita Xcacel Beach Tulum
Casa Las Joyas...sweet Casita Xcacel Beach
Casa De Las Joyas...sweet Casita Near Xcacel Beach Chemuyil
Casa De Las Joyas...sweet Casita Near Xcacel Beach Tulum

Casa De Las Joyas...Sweet Casita Near Xcacel Beach: Newly remodeled late 2023! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HIMM N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Mexican Village Getaway
Shelley's place was everything we hoped for. It was off the beaten path, away from tourist traffic and activities, but close enough to access the beaches and unique villages in the area. We were on the go a lot, but we could have easily spent much of the week comfortably relaxing there, enjoying the quiet front and back patios and the park and cenote across the street. This is a Mexican casita that feels authentic to the area, and there are a lot of nice touches. We loved the local artwork and vibrant colors. The kitchen is newly remodeled and well-stocked, and it's easy to prepare simple meals. It was very clean, and the king bed was comfy! We made use of the two provided beach chairs and beach towels for our trips to local beaches. There's plenty of privacy on the back patio, and we loved the option to take advantage of the outdoor shower after beach trips. Shelley's communication was great, and she offered a ton of information to help us feel at home and learn about the area. When there was an unexpected problem with the A/C, she was on it right away and worked with her on-site manager to quickly fix it. We felt very safe in the quiet little neighborhood and enjoyed exploring the village of Chemuyil. It's a bit of a drive to Tulum, so look carefully at the map if you want to be close to Tulum activities. If you want a peaceful and authentic experience away from the tourists, you will likely fall in love with this special little casita!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parker P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Getaway
The best vacation I had in a long time. Everything was clean with all the amenities. A perfect little piece of paradise indeed!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacay ever!
We had a great trip in the most adorable casita! Beautiful, clean, safe and close to numerous fun activities and sites. Thank you so much Shelley, can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay!
The casa is adorable and clean. The location was great! The cenotes right outside her home were amazing! We had such a fun time and overall an amazing trip. Shelley was so great with communicating with us and helping with any questions we had. I cannot wait to go back!!!! THANK YOU SHELLEY!! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Margot B., HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed…
Unlike previous guests we were very disappointed with this rental. It looks pretty from the outside, but the roar of nearby highway traffic day and night was disturbing and depressing (for us). You can’t get to any beach without navigating the busy highway. The living and dining area are very colourful and comfortable and so is the bed. The kitchen is in bad shape. The sink is old and crusty. No real cupboards or drawers. Plastic shelves with mostly plastic plates and glasses hidden behind Velcro curtains. The back patio is neglected and sad.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Kitty D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, bad water pressure
We enjoyed our stay in Chemuyil. It's a delightful town and a nice neighborhood. The casa is comfortable except that the water pressure is very low, so that taking a shower is difficult.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Real Mexico!
If you want to get a nice, relaxing vacation, this is the place to stay! Sweet little casa right off the highway. Easy access to beach and the local cenotes are pretty much in your front yard. Plenty of towels and supplies in the house for use as well. The Ciudad Chemuyil is the real deal. Children singing for pesos with Our Lady of Guadalupe day coming soon. Restaurants in the tiny town had amazing seafood and service. Would definitely stay at this colorful and cute property again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Carean J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chan Chemuyl
We enjoyed our stay in Chan Chemuyl. The neighborhood is clean and nice. Very charming. We absolutely loved the small cenotes right there within the community. The house is also cute and comfortable. Shelley was accessible via email wherever we had a question and was very helpful. As long as you have a car, this is a great option for anyone who prefers to stay outside of the main tourist area of Tulum and still have easy access to town and the beaches. Tulum beach was about a 20-30 drive (depending on traffic) and town was more like 15 minutes. The Turtle Sanctuary across the street is beautiful but I would still recommend driving as you must cross the busy highway and it is a little nerve-racking on foot ;) Akumal and it's beaches are also only a 10 minute drive from the casa. Overall we had a great time and would certainly recommend staying here. Thanks Shelley!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Karly C.

Cute neighbour hood and house
Travelling with my partner and our two young children. The good: The house & neighbour hood is charming. Patrictio who came to introduce himself was super kind and welcoming and let us know if we needed anything to not hesitate to contact. There were tons of clean towels to use. Air conditioning in like 3 rooms for such a small place meant if it’s hot, you sure won’t be inside! The master bed was literally one of the comfiest I’ve been in in a long time. The medium: First, the pin on the VRBO map shows the property on the other side of the highway, the beach side. This is very misleading. It is in fact on the other side meaning you need to run across the busy highway to start your walk to the beach. With two kids under 4, this wasn’t ideal. It’s also much longer than a 10 min walk which would be fine except when it’s so hot and humid with kids. The beach hours are super limited (10-4:30). There is a plunger that lives over the drain in the shower which I think is used to keep cockroaches out? I could be wrong but once I moved it off the drain and left it off for a bit we had a visitor so I promptly put it back on. Ants were a little bit of an issue but also we weren’t bothered, bugs are a part of travel a lot of the time. The backyard was cuter in photos. The hammock was very broken we couldn’t lay in it which was probably one of the bigger bummers. All in all, it’s a fine stay at a good price and it is a cute house. We wouldn’t stay again but that’s mostly just due to the location and challenges of travelling with kids. We didn’t reach out for help during the stay as nothing was a big deal to us, but I almost considered mentioning the hammock because having that space to lay would have been lovely. If you stay here, you absolutely need a rental car. There’s also a free cenote in Chemuyil if you ask any locals they can point you to it which is cool. Area felt safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chan Chemuyil
Gorgeous house in residential area with 10 min walk to pueblo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon McMullen O., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
a joyous stay
Shelley's Joyas is a comfortable Mexican art treasure in the small safe neighborhood of Chan Chemuyila with a beautiful cenote that the locals use. Her kitchen and bath are all-equipped; the beds are comfortable with soft sheets. Beach chairs for the playa. Best pescada entera is at Jungle Fish. Bera Beta in Puerto Avanturas and Anita's in Akumal are local gems. Covid testing in Akumal is 45$ at the med clinic. but be sure you have it opened and ready before you go to the airport. Xpuha is a great beach, for $5-- go to the left to get away from the crowd. incredible. Xcacel is also a great beach. Franciso Uh May for great architecture, Vallodolid for bees, and a women's prison where you can help women learn a living by buying a beautiful hammock; El Tigrille "stand" has the best cochinita pibil. Thanks for a piece of heaven and answering sooo many questions! You can map ATMs for pesos or dollars. Sharon
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem on the Mayan Riviera
Truly a beautiful home in a quiet community on the Mayan Riviera. If you want to do tourism off the beaten path, without getting involved in all of the raucousness Cancun/Playa del Carmen/Tulum have to offer, then this staying at Shelley's is an excellent option. Perfect for families, but not only-- we are a young couple and we absolutely loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little casita in a nice neighborhood
This little house was a perfect short getaway for my husband and me. It was close to beautiful beaches, cenotes, great restaurants, and the really cool city of Tulum. There were a few things that needed to be ironed out but the property owner was super communicative and helpful. I would definitely consider returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely casita
We’ve stayed in Chan Chemuyil at least 6 times in the past 12 years. It’s always great to come back. I appreciated Shelley’s attention to decorating her house with traditional Mexican artwork, and having the cenote and trees directly in front of the house. It’s nice to wake up in the morning and watch nature from the patio while drinking my coffee.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G., New York City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and super nice owner /host , Shelley
We stayed here almost two weeks . All information about the sightseeing, neighborhood etc was so detailed . The house is very nice snd clean . Well decorated and equipped , the shower could take some attention .. to make it little more efficient . Nearby beach is perfect . The location is nice s as no safe with many expects . I would return here at any time
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet family getaway
Casita de Joyas was a perfect spot to explore the Riviera Maya with my kids for the week. I wanted to find something different from the resort scene, and this house was in a great location. We were close enough to the things we wanted to see and do without being inundated with tourists when we got home at the end of the day. The casita is clean, adorably decorated, and has everything you need for comfort. The owner had great communication and was extremely helpful in giving us local knowledge tips for the area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

MJ A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
If you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the hotel row areas and resort living, chan chemuyil is a friendly neighborhood near an authentic Mayan pueblo close enough to walk. Local cenotes were a real plus being free and walking distance . We did feel that we came at the wrong time due to the excessive seaweed along the beaches. I would recommend checking on this before booking if you are coming for the beach life. Shelley was a wonderful host. We recommend this casa!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine P., Durango CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Beautiful Quaint Casa!
Great location just north of Tulum and south of Akumal. All the comforts of home were there and the local artwork uniquely decorates the casa. We enjoyed 11 glorious days in Chan Chamuyil - a lovely friendly small community within walking distance to the Xcacal beach. A grand white sand beach with specific 10-4pm hours. We felt safe and cozy in the neighborhood, greeting the joyful neighbors and visiting three local cenotes. Shelley was extremely helpful and responsive which provided us with a sense of security and reassurance especially during these times. She went well beyond to support our journey with information pertaining to the COVID rules etc and travel. In the mornings. we enjoyed walking along the Akumal beach trail and watching the sunrise. We accessed the beach (a 5min drive) from the Bahia Principle entrance off the main Highway. Our favorite day was exploring the Mayan Ruins of Coba (rented bikes there) and then swimming in two local Coba cenotes (Choo-Ha and Multum-Ha). There is so much to enjoy and relax into here in this area - away from the crowds. Unfortunately, we lost our casa keys one day, we reached out to her on-site person Patricio who quickly rescued us provided another set and met us at our door timely. I strongly suggest leaving them in the lock box.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great community, nice house
We were very pleased with our stay. Shelley did a great job communicating to us, the neighbors and neighborhood is great, and really enjoyed the proximity to Akumal and the cenotes right across the street!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brook B., Missoula Montana

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
very convenient and easy to get to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect vacation
If you’re looking for an off the beaten path place away from the resorts and an authentic Mexican experience this is your place! The house had everything we needed. Having a rental car made exploring the area easy but you could do it walking and taking the collectivos. Lovely private patio for dining or hanging out in the hammock. We walked back and forth to Xcacel beach numerous times and enjoyed exploring Chemuyil on foot. Perfecto!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. It was close enough to everything we wanted to see and far enough away from any commotion. It was a perfect jumping off point to visit all the places we wanted to see. The decorations were perfect and made it feel like we were coming back to our Mexican home every night!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laroice J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This was a wonderful stay. The home is beautiful, and the neighbors are extremely friendly. We had a great time exploring the neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David R., Airdrie Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Our winter distraction
This is a well maintained cute little Casa, in a safe quit beautiful and very friendly community. Lots to do with in a close driving distance! Shelley the owner was very gracious and personally contacted us to ensure all our questions were answered! Her local care takers respected our privacy until we had an issue with our water pressure (No Water) then Patricio was on it immediately! Had it fixed very quickly... Hot water is an issue for showering very speratic but a cool shower feels welcome almost every day any time! Mucho Caliente out side! We would Return  Dave & Sue

10/10 Excellent

John o.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem in Tulum.
Amazing 😉 we loved the neighborhood. Easy access to Tulum town and an amazing beach across the street. Highly recommend. John.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019