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Outdoor pool
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Playa Paraiso Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya
    6 min drive
  • Nicklaus Design Golf Course
    8 min drive
  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    32 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!


The Secret Beach Boat Villa has long been a favorite of the Mayan Riviera, and for some good reasons.

Located in a Very Small Safe Gated (Guard 24/7) Residential Community of High-End Villas - no crowds - very private. Close to all the local attractions but tucked away on the Mayan Riviera's Secret Beach (Playa del Secreto) is known as the nicest beach along the Mayan Riviera that our Staff rakes daily. We are also a Turtle Nest Sanctuary. Nice time to come is during the Turtle season.

See our 5 Star reviews on the adjacent identical Villa HomeAway listing #303852 which has been on HomeAway VRBO for more than 20 years and has a review from the VRBO Bear (staff of HomeAway stayed at the villa and left a review)

The Secret Beach Villas are actually three luxury Beach-Front villas all 4 & 5 bedrooms each with it's own private pool, part of a three-villa building; You can rent one or two or all three villas if you have a bigger group of up to 30 people. See Fish Villa at HomeAway listing #303852 & Shell Villa #4606495

We have been renting our villas since 1997, we have everything you need from an on-site property manager, to extras like Central A/C, Wi-Fi, Office style Phones in each villa with Free Phone Calls anywhere, and Extensions for our services, All Major Streaming Services in English including Local Channels ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, HBO, Starz, Amazon Prime, Acron TV, BritBox, Parmount+, Disney+ YouTube TV (Miami Locals) just like back home in English, so you won't miss the next Survivor or NCSI episodes. You would be hard-pressed to think of amenities that we don’t have in the villas. We have an extensive list of excursions to offer you as well as maps to local shopping and restaurant suggestions.

Unlike many villas in the area, we are ONSITE OWNERS who manage their own vacation home, we are only 300 feet away if you need us.

The owner is a Professional Chef.

We have become an intuition in the area, one of the 1st to offer beachfront villa rentals more than 20 years ago - 70% of our guests are repeat customers.


We make your Vacation Hassle Free: The 1st thing every guest says when they arrive, is the Villa & Ocean are more beautiful than even the pictures show, with the ocean's edge 30 feet from the back door, you always have a great view of the turquoise water of the Caribbean. We furnished our villas with real living room furniture all imported from Pottery Barn or Macys. In our villas we want you to feel like your home.

We have all the information and assistance to help make planning your vacation hassle free. We have downloadable maps to Costco, Wal-Mart in Playa del Carmen & Cancun and Hospitals. You can go online thru our site and view videos of activities and reserve online, including Golf Tee Times or a Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres, and Fishing and Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos. Our FAQ have every question you could think of including a Mayan Riviera Swine flu update. We offer a grocery shopping service that will buy all your grocery’s and have them waiting in the villa for you.

Chef Miguel & Welcome Dinner Menu: The villa owner is a professional chef and will cook your food with the 'Sazon y Sentimiento' (Taste and Feeling) of Mexico, for the 'foodies on vacation' you can schedule an afternoon private cooking class with Chef Miguel.

Here is our Welcome dinner we offer arrival night so guest can relax and get their bearings without having to go out to a restaurant to eat. One of the many dinners on our villas food service menu.
The Mexican Welcome dinner - $18 per person
(Served on Sat. evening for arrivals – you may also order this meal anytime)
• Chicken Flautas
• Guacamole
• Pico del Gallo & Chips
• Beef Fajita
• Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas
• Mexican Rice
• Fried Plantain
• Beans
• Flan
• Margaritas.

All meals come with a pitcher of Margaritas or Pina Coladas or Sangria.
Not up for dinner, we also offer 'Happy Hour' munchies and we deliver them right to you, so you can snack at the pool. Kids under 5 eat for Free, kids 5 to 11 eat 1/2 price.

Chef Miguel and Private Cooking Class: Chef Miguel will come to your vacation villa and teach you the in and outs of some of the popular Mayan Dishes along with hands on training... be prepared to be involved with the food preparation as Miguel’s Suez Chefs or grab a stool with a margarita or a cerveza and just watch. It’s a fun and festive afternoon preparing a Mayan dinner along with insights to both Mexican/Mayan Ingredients as well as Cultural viewpoints… afternoon of pure Foodie heaven! You don’t have to be a seasoned Chef…or you could be… but either way you learn recipes that you can easy make back at home. After the cooking is done sit down to a memorable Mayan dinner you have just prepared.
You can go to Chef Miguel's website Cancun Chef and learn about his passion for food. Miguel is a real 'Foodie' and loves nothing more than to talk food the villa guest, many of whom are chefs themselves.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be within walking distance of Playa Paraiso Golf Course. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool, a water park and breakfast (surcharge). Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge
  • 13 minutes by car from Maroma Beach and 6 minutes from Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya
Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. The family-friendly Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! also features barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Playa del Carmen villa.

Property manager

Liza Piorkowski

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: must rent all 3 villas + venue fee + HOA rules
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Getaway with the Grandkids
Miquel and Liza are perfect hosts with an amazing, beautiful and well equipped Villa. They helped us with airport transportation, tours and did a grocery run and had food in the fridge waiting for us. Chef Miquel cooked dinner for us every night and the food is plentiful and delicious. We had a great vacation with our grandkids. We will absolutely book with them again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shirlene C., Delray Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Despite the Storm
The 7-night stay started out a little rough due to the bad storm but once the ladies got acclimated to their new environment, things went very well. Not at all what they expected. The food was delicious and the staff and neighbors were very hospitable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Villa
This is a wonderful property. Hosts are responsive and will set everything up so that your stay is relaxing and carefree. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen to Pool to Ocean in 20 steps ...
Location, location, location - 3 side-by-side homes, each with their own pool, and a shared, well-maintained beachfront.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rostislav

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, want to return and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secreto Relaxation
Chef and townhome was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Kansas City, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Come for the view, stay for the food!
The house, pool and beach are all lovely and well maintained. Excellent accomodations for a group or family. Everything one could want or need is provided. Miguel's cooking takes this from a great house to rent to a truly luxurious experience. He prepared 4 dinners for us and each was AMAZING! Thank you Liza and Miguel for being such wonderful hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
We enjoyed staying at the villa Boat. The location and the villa were outstanding. Miguel was an absolutely delightful host. Very friendly and helpful, also fantastic chef. We are hoping to return soon. Thank you Miguel
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and food
Incredible hospitality and service. Having a chef on property serving up amazing food was the finishing touch. Thanks for a terrific week and see you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
Liza and Miguel are wonderful hosts. We let Chef Miguel cook for us most of the nights since we didn’t want to leave the house and the beach. Anna is a jewel! We loved this location and the kindness and professionalism of our hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and great food
Perfect size for our 2 families of 4. Lots of space in this gorgeous home. The pool was great for our kids and the ocean was just steps away. The kids played in the fine sand that was cleared of seaweed every day. It was quiet and secluded and we really enjoyed the catered food! We would definitely stay here again in the future. Thank you so much Miguel and Liza!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That it was private, and safe. And the view is amazing, and listening to the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regan S., Loveland CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
We loved everything about this place. The location, the beach, the house itself. We ordered dinners 3 times from Miguel. Fantastic. Liza was an amazing commutator and answered everything quickly and thoroughly. Loved ever minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great s vacation
Everything was great, you will enjoy this home.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marka R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations!
Our 3 generation family of 19 spent 6 days with Liza and Miguel in the Shell, Boat and Fish villas. 11 adults and 8 children under the age of 6 yrs. The Secret Beach Villas was all that was advertised and more. It exceeded all of our expectations. Prior to arriving, communication with the owners was always prompt and informative. They leave nothing to question! Liza arranged our airport transfers and they were easy and very reasonable. Short 20 minute drive and after unloading at the house we included a grocery store stop to pick up a few things. Miguel was there to greet us, show us the "ropes" and welcome us to his home. Clean, clean, clean!! Everything inside and out! Comfortable beds, furniture, plenty of space to be together and to separate when needed. Kitchens are stocked and able to accommodate meal preparation, but we chose to order breakfast and dinner each day with Chef Miguel. Meals were delicious, reasonably priced and more than enough for all!! Pools are great and only steps from the house and from the beach........made it so easy to allow the children both options at the same time! 2 large trunks on the front porch of the Boat villa with plenty of pool and sand toys, floats, boogie boards and Kayaks! They really think of everything! Our timing allowed us to watch the Sea turtles nest on three separate nights......definitely an unexpected bonus! Maid and maintenance service was excellent and almost invisible! Security detail the same! Thank you Liza and Miguel for a great family trip to your beautiful property. We are already planning for next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S., Salt Lake City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom’s 80th Birthday Celebration
We stayed in the “Boat House” (largest, middle unit). The location and pool were incredible! The staff was attentive and lovely. This location and convenient proximity to Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and the airport can’t be beat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed being the only party on the property for the first couple of days. Eventually, a second party arrived, but they were thoughtful and a fun addition. The day before we left, a third party arrived and that became a little too many peeps sharing the property in our opinion. Loud music, voices and slamming doors became a little annoying. It just depends on the mix of parties you will encounter how that may impact your stay. It would be a great place for a family reunion where all three properties and people were shared.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Getaway!
Secret Beach Villas was simply magical. Our villa was spacious, clean, and fully equipt and included daily maid service. Both indoors and outdoors, there is varied seating and lounging spaces for reading, playing, eating, and relaxing. The outdoors spaces allowed us to enjoy being together outside while enjoying our own activities. The pool was perfect for pool volleyball and other games our teens enjoyed. The beach was beautiful for walks and swimming. The setting is private and safe. Our hosts, Liza and Miguel, were very responsive to questions and advice. Chef Miguel cooked several meals for us which were beautiful and delicious! On days we went out for an adventure to cenotes or a boat trip, we would come back to a delicious meal made by Chef Miguel. This was by far the best vacation our family has had together, and we will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an awesome place and people
Words can't express how great Miguel and Liza did for our vacation. We haven't gone on a vacation for 3 years due to COVID etc.. and they made us feel safe, welcome, and SUPER relaxed. Their food is AMAZING, and always timely. They went above and beyond for us, and even got our kid a Pinata and Birthday cake for his 5th birthday. Sweetest people ever. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2022
Property was perfect for a last minute get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had 8 people that ranged from 63 to 1 years old. The property is as pictured. The owner was super responsive to our calls/requests. We had the welcome dinner which was AWESOME. The property is about 10 minutes drive to Puerto Morelos. There was no issues in the shuttles finding the property from drop off/pick up. The proximity to the ocean was amazing. We enjoyed our stay and will likely be back next year. The value for the property was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Quinn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
What a wonderful home and helpful hosts. We saw turtles coming up to nest at night. Chef Miguel’s meals were amazing. An amazing place to be away from it all and only a short drive into town for restaurants and shopping etc. I would stay here over and over. All the beds were comfortable, wi-if and tv were very reliable. They even have an Alexa okay list to get you in the vacation mood. The pool and beach were always clean and the owners very helpful. Be aware that the 4th bedroom is a bunk bed in the hallway alcove. Beautifully done but very hot during the summer season. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Vacation!
Liza and Miguel were the most amazing hosts! We found ourselves in a bind after we found out that our original booking was actually a scam and Liza was incredibly accommodating and responsive. We had a number of meals provided by Miguel and they were all wonderful, ordering breakfast is a must (my fav was the french toast with banana flambe and my husband loved the huevos rancheros) The beach is practically private and the pool was great to cool off after a day in the sun. We rented a car and visited Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Puerto Morales. All fun and easy trips. The staff was so very nice and kept the place spotless! We will certainly return for another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easiest and best trip we’ve ever had, especially with a baby
We feel like we hit the jackpot with this property and stay. Our hosts couldn’t have made it easier for us! We had an air conditioned shuttle waiting for us upon arrival. The fridge was stocked, the place was immaculate and dinner was ready at 530! Liza was so easy to work with and accommodated our needs as well as some last minute travel changes. My only regret was not being able to stay longer. I would stay here a again in a second.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann O., Omaha, NE United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Beach Stay
My family rented the Boat Villa for Christmas week. The villa was clean, nicely decorated, and had all the comforts of home. We had a pool and a beach right outside our door! Miguel’s food was awesome. I highly recommend this villa. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020