28 Reviews of Property 180110 in Akumal, Yucatan / Mayan Riviera

This was a perfect place for two couples to spend a very relaxing week. The only issue that might be considered a problem was that we did not want to leave when our week was up. You can wake up and walk out to the beach and watch the sun come up, have a cup of coffee, and consider your options for the day at a leisurely pace. There are plenty of places to go and things to do in the general vicinity or you can hang out on the beach or the patio and read and relax. There is always a breeze blowing and the waves crashing ashore to keep you comfortable and drain the stress away. You may be alone on the beach, or there may be a small handful of people around, but everyone is friendly and it is not the least bit crowded.

The walk in from parking through the pool area and beautifully maintained garden area sets the scene for what may lie inside and it is not a disappointment. It is a pleasant picture every time you walk through the door and see the nicely decorated condo and Half Moon Bay through the large windows. The property is very nicely laid out and well equipped with about anything you might need. The beds are comfortable. The living room is a great place to relax and read or nap. It was perfect for the four of us. The kitchen had everything necessary to cook if you so desire. The wifi worked well, even out on the beach, so it was to keep in contact with the outside world if you need to.

Don't miss Lobster Friday at the La Lunita restaurant, which is just down the beach from the condo. The meal was magnificiant, the service outstanding, and the price was very reasonable!

Julie is very easy to communicate with and is very helpful and informative. The management company is excellent as well. Our flight was delayed several hours by weather in the US and they waited up until 11:30 pm for us to arrive and assist us getting into the condo. The daily maid service was also excellent. Everyone we came into contact with was very friendly and helpful.

We will be back.

I have stayed here twice now, and I have to say that it is an absolutely wonderful place! It is a home away from home - everything that you need is there, and the actual condo is so comfortable. My favorite was making the living room couch into a bed so I could sleep to the sound of waves and bask in the moonlight. I highly recommend trying to be out under the stars at night during a full moon. Breathtaking! The people that take care of the place are very friendly, and I absolutely LOVE THE POOL!!! It feels very safe and secure here. But, the best part, of course, is THE OCEAN! It's so nice to just stumble out of the door in the morning with a cup of coffee, walk 5 steps, and set your chair up for the day. The ocean is absolutely beautiful here - and there is not the resort/big city craziness going on. It is quiet and peaceful. At times, I couldn't see another person around. Great restaurant in walking distance, and the best snorkeling is right out in front of the condo - lots of fish and coral. If you are thinking of staying here, DO IT. You won't regret it!

This was my second stay at La Sirena #3 within the past 18 months. It will not be my last. The condo is large, very clean, very comfortable and well appointed. I enjoyed cooking in the kitchen which was stocked with all of the dishes and cooking utensils one would need. I especially enjoyed the variety of spices to try with the local fare we picked up on the way to the condo. The maid comes in daily to clean up the mess. Snorkeling in front of the condo allows you to experience the abundance of coral and many species of fish. We saw many sea urchins, sting ray and baracuda. It was quiet, relaxing and very calming. Shopping, eating and snorkely out from the white sand beach at Akumal found my daughter swimming with a large turtle. From the Condo we walked to Bueno Vida for great food and drink. We mostly ate in and were totally relaxed.
This property has my high recommendation and I hope to return soon. I would recommend it to friends and family who are looking for a quiet get away within easy distance of exploring ruins or more activity.

I stayed at La Sirena #3 in March 2011, and could not pass up the opportunity to return a second time two weeks ago. This condo is so equipped, so comfortable, so relaxing, just so PERFECT. The view is mesmorizing and the sound of the ocean is hypnotic. It is almost impossible to hang in the hammock or lay in the lounge chairs under the palapas and NOT drift away! The purpose of my return trip was to attend "Mom Camp" in Akumal... I traveled with my mom and my sister and the rule was we had to take naps, read, nap, snorkle, walk the bay and find treasures, nap, make a snack, watch a movie, nap, float in the gorgeous pool, and nap some more. We only dined out 3 times during our week stay because the kitchen is so well maintained, and the view from the condo CANNOT BE BEAT. We had breakfast every morning on the sand watching and hearing the ocean, 10 steps from the patio door.... it just does not get any better! We snorkled in Half moon Bay right in front of the condo daily and saw fantastic coral formations and fish galore. We also took the $5.00 taxi ride to Akumal Beach twice and saw sea turtles, stingray, and more fish right off the white sand shore. Akumal is off the beaten path...it is why I love it so much. It is quiet, peaceful, beautiful, and safe. Serentiy and relaxation are inevitable. I will be back! Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with the rest of the world :)

The condo and its location were paradise. The pictures do not do the property justice--spectacular oceanfront view, cool ocean breezes at night, sand and beach chairs immediately outside the patio:) We bought juice oranges for the condo's juice press and drank the most delicious fresh squeezed OJ every morning. Of course, we tried several of Akumal's restaurants including Lol-Ha(the beach), La Cueva Del Pescador(mariachi band), La Buena Vida(swing bar), La Lunita (excellent mango margaritas) and Lucy's Kitchen (delicious shrimp tacos and homemade ice cream). Our 19 year old daughter especially enjoyed an excursion to Xel-ha, an all inclusive ecological park. She was able to try several of their mixed drinks, as well as snorkel, zip line and cliff jump. Julie provided us with many helpful tips while visiting a different country and culture. Gracias.

We just got home from a week long stay at La Sirena and I am already trying to figure out how soon we can get back!! We absolutely loved everything about this place - the condo itself is absolutely gorgeous. The decor is very beach inspired with shells and sand in the candle holders and while the ad pictures are good they are no comparison to the actual view that greets you from that living room expanse of glass. The bedrooms are very large and the king sized beds were very comfortable. Pay for the A/C it's worth every penny! The kitchen is large and equiped with everything you could need to make any meal (or drink) and the cleaning girls come do the dishes every day!!
We watched iguanas meander across the sand and gorgeous birds dip their beaks to fish right in front of the reef-rock wall.This was my first time snorkeling and being able to snorkel from right in front of the condo in Half Moon Bay is wonderful but don't do it without booties as there are sea urchins everywhere! To my beginner-self, the snorkeling in Akumal Bay was FANTASTIC - there are large sea turtles and rays everywhere you look and the reef system is simply gorgeous. The weather during our week was great - there was only one day where it rained and it only lasted an hour at most then back to the sunshine; most of our stay it was in the high 80's and a bit humid.
Julie is wonderful - she answered every question we had before and during our stay and gave us wonderful tips about where to eat/drink while we were there. The on-site staff were incredibly helpful and courteous every time we encountered anyone on the premises and we were able to rent bicycles right there in the pass-through to the street for $5US/day or $30US/week. Note that even though they are in the process of bricking the roadway, it is still very full of potholes and makes bike riding tricky and a bit painful. Also beware that in Mexico they have no concept of the same bike laws like they do here in the US - I was almost run over by a van that would NOT move over and I had nowhere to go except to fall over onto the sidewalk.

Overall, I have to say that this was my most favorite vrbo lodging I have ever rented and will definitely be rebooking and telling all my friends. Muchas gracias Julie!!!!!

The condo is very clean, beautifully furnished, maid came daily to clean the dishes, sweep, make beds, etc. We cooked for two nights and had delicious meals using the well stocked pantry and kitchen,
Akumal is a dream like place, the snorkeling was amazing. However, our dream came to an end when we were evacuated due to Hurricane Rina! We only got to stay 3 days and then had to leave Akumal since it was a low lying area and flooding was likely to happen. We would have loved to stay! Julie, the owner was wonderful in understanding our situation and the management company was very helpful in giving us up to date information regarding the storm. We left safely and moved inland. Would love to return some day!

We had an absolutely wonderful time! Although we were worried that it may rain from watching the forecast, it turned out to be an almost perfect week. The entire time we could not stop talking about how beautiful it was down there. Every time we looked out the family room or kitchen window to Half Moon Bay, it just takes your breath away. That view is amazing. Here were a few highlights of the trip for us:

1. The food at the Akumal restaurants was amazing. We ate at La Buena Vida, La Lunita, Turtle Bay Cafe, and Lol-Ha. Eating dinner with your toes in the sand is a wonderful experience. On one of the days we took a trip down to the Tulum and had lunch on the beach at Amansala. Their ceviche and mint margaritis there were both wonderful.

2. The snorkeling was beautiful. We went snorkeling in the Half Moon Bay, Akumal Beach, Yal Ku Lagoon, and at the Dos Ojos Cenote. On our Akumal Beach snorkeling trip we swam with a sea turtle that was feeding, which was very fun to watch. We also saw a HUGE (~24 in long) parrot fish at Yal Ku Lagoon that scared my wife half to death.

3. The pool and beach at your condo were almost heaven. Many of the days we simply made margaritas and lounged by the pool and beach while reading. It was so peaceful and relaxing.

We all agreed that it was one of the best vacations that any of us had ever been on. We are already talking about how soon we will be able to make a return trip!