Secluded paradise with all modern conveniences
Review Submitted: March 28, 2010
Date of Stay: March 2010
We have just returned from a perfect week in Villa Destiny.
The house is right on the beach, which is in the Sian Ka'an, a federal nature reserve, so the beaches are almost completely empty, with blue sky, turquoise water, and white sand as far as the eye can see.
But despite the secluded location Villa Destiny has everything you would expect from a modern house. The kitchen is equipped with every appliance you could possibly want, there is wireless internet, hot water galore, a BBQ, comfortable beds - even oversized hot tubs with massage jets.
One of my favorite memories from the week was having a massage by a woman recommended by Gina, one of the owners of Villa Destiny. The therapist brought her own table, set up in the middle room, and gave me one of the best massages of my life. The crashing surf outside provided welcome accompaniment, and because the therapist doesn't have to pay any commission it cost half of what you would pay anywhere else on the beach.
The house is exactly like the pictures and description say it is. There are lots of outside chairs, and hammocks on the roof, and beach chairs on the beach. Cesiak restaurant is a short walk along the beach (north), and the drive to other Tulum restaurants is easy now that the road has been re-graded.
The Sian Ka'an has to be experienced to be believed. We walked for over an hour and saw only five other people on the beach (two of them had gone out of their way for a bit of privacy - nudge, nudge, wink, wink). The best thing about Villa Destiny is that you can experience the beauty of the Sian Ka'an without sacrificing your creature comforts. I highly recommend it for large groups (up to six adults), parents with children, and anyone looking for a bit of luxury while enjoying the basic pleasures of sun, sea and surf.
Oh, one other thing. We were staying in the Blue Room at Villa Destiny, and had the most perfect view of the sunrise from our bed - if I could attach a picture I would, because we took a great photo of it. But for now, you'll just have to imagine it.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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