GUESTS COMMENTS
Erin Blase - Airbnb
My friends and I recently stayed in Sirena's villa and we had an amazing time! The location is exceptional-on an uncrowded section of the beach and next door to a lot of cute small hotels and restaurants. The property itself is very spacious with private gated access, parking spots, and is very clean. Although the villa doesn't have AC, using the overhead fans at night and leaving the windows open worked just fine. Sirena was a great host and was very responsive! We had to change the number of guests in our party and Sirena was helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend this villa and Sirena and hope to visit again soon! : )
Dagmar Dlab - Airbnb
The property is fantastic. The beach the best. And the palapas wonderful. You just never want to leave!
Jenny Smith - Airbnb
Our hostess Lu was a lovely and interesting woman. Her helper was there to meet us upon arrival and came by every day to clean up/check in with us. The accommodations are large which was great for our group of 8 people. One thing to note the electricity does go off every night so be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight. The location directly on the pristine and gorgeous Tulum beach was fantastic. We loved hanging out during the day in the shade watching the kite surfers from next door practice and there were even a couple of neighbor dogs who hung out with us on the beach. Overall it was a lovely long weekend and we would definitely come back.
Beth Conroy - Airbnb
We stayed in Luu's private villa for my 40th birthday. I've been to Tulum 7 times and by far this villa experience was the most amazing! The home is gorgeous, directly on the ocean and the back deck perfect for sun bathing and sunsets. It was great to have a full kitchen and even ice cubes! Not a common thing in Eco Tulum. The bedrooms were huge and the common areas provided perfect space for us to hang out. We had room turn down each day and if we needs anything Luu was always available. All the great restaurants are right there within beach walking distance. And there's private parking if you rent a car like we did. Luu told us she would soon have more private villas for rent. I'm excited to return with another group. Thanks for a special experience!!
VRBO
Perfect Accommodations/ Amazing Host ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ a gem - Luu's love for this place is evident and her generosity of spirit knows no boundaries- We were lucky to be here during the equinox/full moon and celebrated the time toasting to the moon and witnessing the local kiters on the water until the sun came up! And thanks to Luu for suggesting Tabano for dinner and for arranging a taxi to pick me up at 3 am so I could catch a flight! The BEST!
Nick Brooklyn, NY, USA VRBO
Fabulous Time!I was staying in the third bedroom in the house: very cozy, very comfortable. I was literally a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach. I had electricity all the time, internet all the time, a lovely, lovely room with a closet and drawers for my clothes. Fresh sheets & towels, my own private bathroom. Tremendous! The only problem I had was that there wasn't any hot water when I arrived. I told the staff about it, they said they would fix it right away--and they did! They couldn't have been more professional or friendly. Oh, and that hot water came with great water pressure, too! The beach is so wonderful! The sand so soft, the water so blue. You can walk to all the other hotels on the beach to try out different restaurants. I am not a big drinker so I can't comment on the bar. There's a bike at the hotel next door, a taxi was there whenever I needed it. I just had no complaints and would definitely stay there again.
Judith S. VRBO
My family, which essentially included three couples, and one ten month old baby, were comfortably accommodated. The layout, three bedrooms each with a bathroom, is excellent providing privacy. Lu the owner was responsive and helpful throughout our visit. There are challenges associated with the tropical climate and Tulum infrastructure, but the view and access to the beach made these inconveniences negligible. We were sad to leave.
Kurt K.- VRBO
Culture, cuisine, and stunning Caribbean blue water and white sand beaches.Great house! Terrific owner! Wonderful location! You get the best of both worlds with the privacy of a house to cook or the option of going to the beach bar (Cerveza, guacamole, Ceviche . Only regret is that by posting this glowing review others will discover and then it will be harder to come back! Warning: Over weight folks who are addicted to AC might find the temperature and humidity uncomfortable. Give it a day or two and you will acclimate. Terrific experience.. Ocean right out the door, variety of tulum restaurants and spas just down the beach. A+ rating.
Beth C, USA Trip Advisor
I rented Luu's private villa for my 40th in October. I've been to tulum 8 visits and this wasn't far the loveliest accommodation I've had. Thoughtful decorations, huge rooms, a communal dining table and full kitchen. Maid came everyday. The most special part though was the beautiful back deck on your private little section of beach. Really a slice of heaven. There was private parking for our rental car. All of my favorite restaurants and cafes are a quick walk down the beach (no shoes necessary) If you're traveling with a group or family don't hesitate to stay in this gem. Give Luna, the house dog a pet for me :)
Santiago S. Mexico City VRBO
GREAT STAY My stay in Retiro Maya was really good, the place is super well located, it´s in front of the beach, the house it was big an spacious. The service was really good, all the people where helpful and nice, as well as the owner, she is really cool and gives good advices for different activities and restaurants.
TYLER CALIFORNIA VRBO
EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDEDI stayed in the house for a week with 6 friends. All of our expectations were exceeded. The pictures don't do the house justice. The beds, pillows, and all the amenities were brand new. It even included turn down service every day. The hose has daily maid service. The ladie kept the house spotless (We had to do the dishes). And of course there's the beach right out front and good food and drinks right next door. All around, the place was everything I was looking for for a getaway with close friends, and I'd love to visit it again.
Johnny Hoboken, NJ VRBO
17 days of absolute relaxation. My wife, three young boys (5, 3 and 1), my parents and I just returned from a wonderful 17-day stay at this wonderful home. We have been to Tulum numerous times and just love it and staying at this house made our trip even more enjoyable as the place is big and roomy and very comfortable especially for families. There are three large bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, ceiling fans and plenty of light. The living room is enormous, there is 10-person dinnig table, a large deck and, of course, it's all on the beach accessed by a wall of glass. The views are amazing. Being right on the beach, we could roll right out to the sand every morning without and hassle. Beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and everything else you need are right there as is the restaurant at the hotel next door. In addition to the house itself, the location is great for travel into the town and to all of the other sites, restaurants and activities you may want to check out. Our service was fantastic: The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating and the place was cleaned top to bottom every day and they even did the windows once a week. We were also fortunate enough to hire Jesus as our cook for four days which was a treat as his cooking is excellent. There is nothing I could improve upon with this house: It was everything we wanted and was hard to leave. Please feel free to contact me for additional information if you are considering this house.
Beth “BEACHFRONT VILLA!” Trip Advisor
Reviewed November 5, 2015I rented Luu's private villa for my 40th in October. I've been to tulum 8 visits and this wasn't far the loveliest accommodation I've had. Thoughtful decorations, huge rooms, a communal dining table and full kitchen. Maid came everyday. The most special part though was the beautiful back deck on your private little section of beach. Really a slice of heaven. There was private parking for our rental car. All of my favorite restaurants and cafes are a quick walk down the beach (no shoes necessary) If you're traveling with a group or family don't hesitate to stay in this gem. Give Luna, the house dog a pet for me :)
Silvia Agnona “GARDEN VIEW VILLA!” Trip Advisor
We communicated with Flavia, but did not meet her at the villa . Flavia was helpful and punctual in her responses. She helped us by phone with directions to the villa once we arrived in Tulum. At the villa we met the owner, Luu. She was an extremely welcoming host and made us feel truly at home. She graciously lent us boogie boards for the beach (a huge hit!), helped us when my husband got sick, and even made a cake for my youngest son's birthday! The villa was excellent, very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Hot water was always available (sometimes an issue in Tulum). The villa was a few steps from the wonderful beach and walking distance from several nice restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay and would be happy to go back to Luu's villa .
My friends and I recently stayed in Sirena's villa and we had an amazing time! The location is exceptional-on an uncrowded section of the beach and next door to a lot of cute small hotels and restaurants. The property itself is very spacious with private gated access, parking spots, and is very clean. Although the villa doesn't have AC, using the overhead fans at night and leaving the windows open worked just fine. Sirena was a great host and was very responsive! We had to change the number of guests in our party and Sirena was helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend this villa and Sirena and hope to visit again soon! : )
Dagmar Dlab - Airbnb
The property is fantastic. The beach the best. And the palapas wonderful. You just never want to leave!
Jenny Smith - Airbnb
Our hostess Lu was a lovely and interesting woman. Her helper was there to meet us upon arrival and came by every day to clean up/check in with us. The accommodations are large which was great for our group of 8 people. One thing to note the electricity does go off every night so be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight. The location directly on the pristine and gorgeous Tulum beach was fantastic. We loved hanging out during the day in the shade watching the kite surfers from next door practice and there were even a couple of neighbor dogs who hung out with us on the beach. Overall it was a lovely long weekend and we would definitely come back.
Beth Conroy - Airbnb
We stayed in Luu's private villa for my 40th birthday. I've been to Tulum 7 times and by far this villa experience was the most amazing! The home is gorgeous, directly on the ocean and the back deck perfect for sun bathing and sunsets. It was great to have a full kitchen and even ice cubes! Not a common thing in Eco Tulum. The bedrooms were huge and the common areas provided perfect space for us to hang out. We had room turn down each day and if we needs anything Luu was always available. All the great restaurants are right there within beach walking distance. And there's private parking if you rent a car like we did. Luu told us she would soon have more private villas for rent. I'm excited to return with another group. Thanks for a special experience!!
VRBO
Perfect Accommodations/ Amazing Host ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ a gem - Luu's love for this place is evident and her generosity of spirit knows no boundaries- We were lucky to be here during the equinox/full moon and celebrated the time toasting to the moon and witnessing the local kiters on the water until the sun came up! And thanks to Luu for suggesting Tabano for dinner and for arranging a taxi to pick me up at 3 am so I could catch a flight! The BEST!
Nick Brooklyn, NY, USA VRBO
Fabulous Time!I was staying in the third bedroom in the house: very cozy, very comfortable. I was literally a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach. I had electricity all the time, internet all the time, a lovely, lovely room with a closet and drawers for my clothes. Fresh sheets & towels, my own private bathroom. Tremendous! The only problem I had was that there wasn't any hot water when I arrived. I told the staff about it, they said they would fix it right away--and they did! They couldn't have been more professional or friendly. Oh, and that hot water came with great water pressure, too! The beach is so wonderful! The sand so soft, the water so blue. You can walk to all the other hotels on the beach to try out different restaurants. I am not a big drinker so I can't comment on the bar. There's a bike at the hotel next door, a taxi was there whenever I needed it. I just had no complaints and would definitely stay there again.
Judith S. VRBO
My family, which essentially included three couples, and one ten month old baby, were comfortably accommodated. The layout, three bedrooms each with a bathroom, is excellent providing privacy. Lu the owner was responsive and helpful throughout our visit. There are challenges associated with the tropical climate and Tulum infrastructure, but the view and access to the beach made these inconveniences negligible. We were sad to leave.
Kurt K.- VRBO
Culture, cuisine, and stunning Caribbean blue water and white sand beaches.Great house! Terrific owner! Wonderful location! You get the best of both worlds with the privacy of a house to cook or the option of going to the beach bar (Cerveza, guacamole, Ceviche . Only regret is that by posting this glowing review others will discover and then it will be harder to come back! Warning: Over weight folks who are addicted to AC might find the temperature and humidity uncomfortable. Give it a day or two and you will acclimate. Terrific experience.. Ocean right out the door, variety of tulum restaurants and spas just down the beach. A+ rating.
Beth C, USA Trip Advisor
I rented Luu's private villa for my 40th in October. I've been to tulum 8 visits and this wasn't far the loveliest accommodation I've had. Thoughtful decorations, huge rooms, a communal dining table and full kitchen. Maid came everyday. The most special part though was the beautiful back deck on your private little section of beach. Really a slice of heaven. There was private parking for our rental car. All of my favorite restaurants and cafes are a quick walk down the beach (no shoes necessary) If you're traveling with a group or family don't hesitate to stay in this gem. Give Luna, the house dog a pet for me :)
Santiago S. Mexico City VRBO
GREAT STAY My stay in Retiro Maya was really good, the place is super well located, it´s in front of the beach, the house it was big an spacious. The service was really good, all the people where helpful and nice, as well as the owner, she is really cool and gives good advices for different activities and restaurants.
TYLER CALIFORNIA VRBO
EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDEDI stayed in the house for a week with 6 friends. All of our expectations were exceeded. The pictures don't do the house justice. The beds, pillows, and all the amenities were brand new. It even included turn down service every day. The hose has daily maid service. The ladie kept the house spotless (We had to do the dishes). And of course there's the beach right out front and good food and drinks right next door. All around, the place was everything I was looking for for a getaway with close friends, and I'd love to visit it again.
Johnny Hoboken, NJ VRBO
17 days of absolute relaxation. My wife, three young boys (5, 3 and 1), my parents and I just returned from a wonderful 17-day stay at this wonderful home. We have been to Tulum numerous times and just love it and staying at this house made our trip even more enjoyable as the place is big and roomy and very comfortable especially for families. There are three large bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, ceiling fans and plenty of light. The living room is enormous, there is 10-person dinnig table, a large deck and, of course, it's all on the beach accessed by a wall of glass. The views are amazing. Being right on the beach, we could roll right out to the sand every morning without and hassle. Beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and everything else you need are right there as is the restaurant at the hotel next door. In addition to the house itself, the location is great for travel into the town and to all of the other sites, restaurants and activities you may want to check out. Our service was fantastic: The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating and the place was cleaned top to bottom every day and they even did the windows once a week. We were also fortunate enough to hire Jesus as our cook for four days which was a treat as his cooking is excellent. There is nothing I could improve upon with this house: It was everything we wanted and was hard to leave. Please feel free to contact me for additional information if you are considering this house.
Beth “BEACHFRONT VILLA!” Trip Advisor
Reviewed November 5, 2015I rented Luu's private villa for my 40th in October. I've been to tulum 8 visits and this wasn't far the loveliest accommodation I've had. Thoughtful decorations, huge rooms, a communal dining table and full kitchen. Maid came everyday. The most special part though was the beautiful back deck on your private little section of beach. Really a slice of heaven. There was private parking for our rental car. All of my favorite restaurants and cafes are a quick walk down the beach (no shoes necessary) If you're traveling with a group or family don't hesitate to stay in this gem. Give Luna, the house dog a pet for me :)
Silvia Agnona “GARDEN VIEW VILLA!” Trip Advisor
We communicated with Flavia, but did not meet her at the villa . Flavia was helpful and punctual in her responses. She helped us by phone with directions to the villa once we arrived in Tulum. At the villa we met the owner, Luu. She was an extremely welcoming host and made us feel truly at home. She graciously lent us boogie boards for the beach (a huge hit!), helped us when my husband got sick, and even made a cake for my youngest son's birthday! The villa was excellent, very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Hot water was always available (sometimes an issue in Tulum). The villa was a few steps from the wonderful beach and walking distance from several nice restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay and would be happy to go back to Luu's villa .