18 Ferienhausbewertungen von Feriendomizil Ferienobjekt 176233 in Tulum, Mexiko

Our most relaxing vacation ever. House practically on the beach. Large, shaded verandah overlooking sea. Thoughtful room layout providing space for family time and privacy. Spacious bedrooms with good storage. Delicious meals prepared by Lily. House immaculate; staff cleans house daily. Quiet immediate area but Tulum ruins and Xel Ha minutes away. Excellent value for money.

We just got back from Casa Caribena and we can't wait to go back! Everything about the villa was perfect. The view is spectacular and the food was delicious. I had no idea how close the villa is to the water; just imagine falling asleep to the sound of the waves every night and waking up the fresh ocean air. The men in our group went spear fishing every day and Lily was nice enough to make ceviche and fish tacos with their fresh caught fish. While snorkeling, we saw eels, many tropical fish, nurse sharks, sand sharks, and a few sting rays. It was so nice to have kayaks accessible so we could explore the area. The location is great, only about 10 minutes away from Tulum and a 5 minute walk from Casa Cenote. The staff was very helpful and we cannot wait to go back next year!!

This is a perfect place if you are interested in this area. We were 13 people; 5 of which were kids 7 and under. We loved everything about the place.... The 2 pools were perfect, the roof top was an amazing gathering place in the evening to watch the starts and have a drink. The beach is amazing, and RIGHT out the back door. The outside eating area in incredible. We found some amazing snorkelling right in front of the house, accesible by the provided kayaks. The ocean is very kid friendly too.... The cenote right down the road is inexpensive and beautiful as well. Lily and her 2 friends were amazing. They cooked for us EVERY night and morning and did a very good job. The food they made was better than the mexican food we tried in town. Restaurants and drinks in the area are expensive so we thought the recommended tip was very reasonable. Having paid for groceries and the tip was a far better deal than eating out. Fun to head to town and shop with her. They worked hard too, keeping the place neat and tidy every morning. Very friendly and hospitable and hard working! Enough space and privacy in the house for our 4 families that were there, and enough common space for us all to hangout together as well. The house is very well decorated too, with some really neat Mexican style pieces all around the property. Very colourful too.

Our group of 12 rented this house the first week of November 2011. There were many things that we loved about this house....being on the beach, fully stocked house, felt like home away from home, having a cook/maid, and just Tulum itself is a beautiful area of Mexico. There were also things that disappointed me. Upon signing the contract and delivering the payment, we received an email with a rundown of the rules of the house and a recommended tip for the two maids of $475 US for the 5 days we were there. As I understood, a tip is optional and based upon ones own judgement. The day that we left we handed a tip to the maid and it wasn't the full amount, because I honestly felt the amount was way too large, she became visibly upset and demanding the tip. We explained why we left what we did and living in Mexico I am well aware of what is an appropriate tip/wage for maids. If it was something that was required of us to pay it should have been included in the price. I was really annoyed with how it was presented to us after all the paperwork was signed.
Another thing was the use of laundry. I only took carry on luggage because it stated we had access to laundry. When we arrived, there was a list of services and it stated laundry was $5 US for a load for the maid to do it. Whenever I have been told I have access to a machine it's always been free. I have no problem doing my own and would have preferred it that way.
It is a very lovely home and I would consider going back if these few things hanged. But it's a real cash grab....everything cost extra $.
Stephanie

We had an amazing time at Casa Caribena!! We were a group of 14 ranging in age from 18 to 52 . The house was everything it says it is and more!! Lily and her staff are wonderful. The house and grounds were always clean. The meals Lily made for us were amazing..we were never hungry and we often had leftovers. Lisa answered all of my many questions via email before we left home. We were close to ruins(Tulum and Chichen Itza) ,beaches(Akumal),restaurants...loved the Blue Sky!! and bars,but also felt like we were all alone with our private beach steps from our door. We never felt crowed in the house yet we loved sitting down to eat as a "family" of 14!! I could go on and on ...suffice to say you will be very happy with your stay at Casa Caribena!! Best family vacation ever!!

We just returned from a most spectacular week in Tankah/Tulum at Casa Caribena. The house was open, spacious, well lit, and had the most commanding views of the gorgeous crystal clear bay. We were there when Karl blew ashore and felt most comfortable and safe, and even sat out back to watch the weather show. The cook, Lilly made the most incredible meals, Chili Poblanos, Chicken Mole, Snapper, and Lobsters. We had a wonderful breakfast each morning, and often ate on the large table outside or would simply spend the morning watching the sun rise over the bay sipping a cup of coffee in the hammocks. The beach is quite and the area is really away from all the tourists of Cancun and other areas, but still very close to Tulum, and Akumal to seek out diving. Xel Ha is just around the corner and there is a wonderful Cenote not 100 yards from the front door. The house was clean, well maintained, and secure. We always felt safe and found the people of Tulum to be very welcoming and friendly. We ate at several restaurants in the area for lunch, but primarily let Lilly cook dinner for us as the meals were spectacular. There is free Salsa lessons at Le Zebra on the Tulum beach road, right on the beach on Sundays, and the massive ruins at Coba 30 minute’s drive and scenic Tulum ruins are just 5 minutes away. All sorts of activities can be booked from deep sea fishing to tours and transportation from the house can be arranged. The women took in a 1 hours massage by the side of the pool, which also made for a relaxing way to cool off, though even in September the weather was great, and not at all bad or unbearably hot. The bugs (sand fleas/mosquitoes) down the road at the Tulum beach cabanas were very bad at night, whereas at the house in Tankah, we had no issues, and spent most nights sitting on the beach watching the stars and the gentle waves of the bay. There is a new grocery store up the road in Tulum where you can stock up on supplies, and great deals can be had shopping in the Tulum town on the main road. Don’t waste your money in Playa del Carmen or Cancun, as most of the things we bought to bring home were half the price or less in the shops in Tulum. They also seemed much more open to bargaining. We would highly recommend staying here for a relaxing and peaceful retreat with friends/family.

My extended family of 10 just returned from Casa Caribena and we loved it and highly recommend it.

The owner, Lisa, was very helpful answering our questions prior to the trip.

The street is guarded and the property is gated, so we felt very safe. Near the street-side caretaker's house is a large parakeet enclosure with two hammocks, so you could sway in the shade, listening to the chirping of the birds. The in-ground pool was a nice size. There were plenty of lounge chairs and a table.

The house itself is huge. The 10 of us had plenty of space to eat and play together, but also to get quiet time. Lily, the housekeeper, and her helpers cleaned every day and everything was very clean. We did get a lot of ants inside, but that's to be expected in such a tropical setting. Every bathroom has bottled water and the kitchen also has a large water dispenser. Lily's cooking is amazing. I highly recommend taking advantage of her skills.

The rooftop party area and pool were pretty breathtaking as well.

Jose rakes the beach each day so it's clean of seaweed. There are really no waves on the beach, so it's very safe for kids. There are rocks and coral in front of the house so you enter the water just 100 feet away. The house comes with plenty of life vests and 2-double and 2-single kayaks.

If you walk, kayak, or swim south of the house a few hundred feet there's an empty hotel. The best snorkelling is at the live coral growing around there.

We visited during July and saw huge sea turtles come onto the beach at night to lay their eggs.

My only "negative" comments are that the house does not have a dishwasher as noted (although the women wash the dished for you). It has a washer and dryer, but they were locked up, so we had to pay Lily $5 for each load. Also, while Lily's cooking service is "included," it was recommended that we leave a $525 tip at the end of the week plus more for Jose, so there are more costs than we had planned on. At the same time, the cooking and service were well worth the cost--I just wanted to better set expectations of future visitors.

This is a WONDERFUL house for your Tulum area stay. We'd absolutely return.

Just wanted to add a quick entry on how beautiful this house really is! It was home to my husband and I for over a week and we couldn't have asked for anything more. It was beyond our expectations! The staff, the location, the weather, the locals who live in the immediate area made it one of the best if not the best vacations we have ever taken. We plan to return and take our whole family with us this summer. An extended thank you to Lisa and Andre for sharing their beautiful home with us.