1 Reviews of Property 192768 in Tulum, Yucatan / Mayan Riviera

Tulum is wonderful, with just enough going on.
The Casita Tortugita is more rustic in some "rooms" then any of us imagined but after a few days we got in to it and loved our time there. The camp kitchen is exactly that: like camping. There's 2 gas burners, a sink and a bunch of old dishes and pans, yet it turns out that's just what you need. There happens to be a french press though and that was wonderful. There's a small fridge that doesn't have power so it functions as a cabinet. The whole place is powered by wind so keep your eye on electricity. Downstairs bedroom is lovely. The main bathroom, also nice, is inside of it. Great for those staying downstairs but anyone upstairs has to come through the downstairs bedroom, or they can use the outhouse-type bathroom which has a sink and toilet.
Good to know in advance: All communal space is outdoors! Eating area, hanging area and "kitchen". This means if it is raining or cold you are cramming in a bedroom together to hang out. If the weather is good it is great to be outside which is part of why you are there in the first place. The view CANNOT be beat. This oceanfront property is real sweet but not for the guests that need frills. Snugly nested between 2 hotel/guesthouses it is the only spot we saw like it.
The owner is a man of few words so here a few extra things you may want to know: when reaching Tulum you turn at the traffic light. It's the only one and it comes up before you are in the center of town. It is ont eh side of the road not hanging above and could be hard to miss. Watch out for the speedbumps on the highway and scattered (seemingly randomly) throughout; they are intense and called "toupees". Consider bring your own pillow if you can. It was cold while we were there during a storm and the folks staying upstairs in the thatched room were quite chilly. The beach culture in Tulum is chill, which makes it wonderful to visit and means you will not necessarily be attended to as quickly as you think.
All in all it was a great spot and we are planning to stay there again.