A+ peaceful, laid-back vacation away from crowds
Review Submitted: July 13, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
Our extended family (six adults and four teenagers) just had an absolutely wonderful stay at Casa de Acacia! If you are looking for a holiday/vacation destination with your own 'private' beach, no crowds whatsoever, a still-quaint local village with the 'real deal' Mayan cuisine just a short drive (for everyone)/walk (for the adventurous)/swim (for the accomplished swimmer), home-cooked Mexican meals (Viva Maggie!), and the best snorkeling area in Akumal just steps out your door, look no further - this is THE place!
Casa de Acacia truly is a slice of heaven!!!
One of 20 or so private luxury villas lining South Akumal Bay, as a guest of the Casa you are one of the privileged few who can access this area. The entire stretch of beach is groomed each early morning by two young men, and is patrolled at night by a security guard who stations himself at the south end of the beach. The entrance to the private road leading to these homes is monitored 24 hours/day with a gate that is raised and lowered by a friendly young man employed by the home-owners' association. (Common sense precaution is always necessary - lock the doors/windows when leaving/down at the beach/sleeping - as you would/should at home).
There is minimal/no wave action at this beach as the reef break is situated hundreds of yards from shore. Fabulous snorkeling for beginners - advanced! The majority of the bay is shallow enough to stand, but has wonderful coral formations/heads with many fish and other critters. We saw squid, octopuses, yellow tangs, rays, a very large eel, and many other colorful fish. Casa de Acacia has the best/easiest entry into the bay with a sand area in front of the house, but just a couple of flips of the fins and you're into the reefs. We snorkeled up at Akumal Bay and it didn't even compare to the quality of snorkeling right out our door.
Maggie and Jorge arrive at 9 AM each day to tend the home and yard. Definitely take the opportunity to have Maggie prepare the 3 meals included in the rental fee - you will be in for a treat!
While this home isn't on the "luxurious" side, it IS spacious, clean, and very charming. AC in all the bedrooms, overhead fans in each room. The two hammocks in the backyard were always occupied by someone in our group!
Viva Casa de Acacia! We will be back!
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