Casa Maravilla

This truly inviting Mayan Riviera beachfront villa is located on gorgeous Solimon Bay in Tankha near Tulum Mexico. (see Riviera Maya map)  (see Solimon Bay map)

Maravilla means 'marvel' or 'wonder' in Spanish.  This is a name given to the villa by the owners with the same care and consideration that was devoted to the selection of this location, the homes' design, the materials used for its construction, the craftsman employed, the interior appointments incorporated, and the loving respect for the nature that was here long before them.  This truly is a house of Wonder in a most Marvelous place.   

Solimon Bay, where the villa is located, is sheltered by an outer reef that has produced a postcard perfect bay with a white sand beach dune that separates and filters the water between the ocean and native mangrove jungle on the other side.  It is a semi=fragile eco system that supports an exotic mix of tropical flora and fauna.   It is a paradise that could be easily spoiled without the consciousness that owners such as these have shown in the way they have chose to cohabitate with this natural wonder land.  As if sprouting from the sands like the native palms that surround it, Maravilla looks and feels as if it not only belongs, but has always been here.  This 5000 square foot home, with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, is an oasis amidst an oasis. Maravilla is a wonderful blend of contrasts.  Careful consideration has been given to include all of the modern amenities that a guest might want, while being totally traditional in the use of natural materials, available light, natural ventilation and earth tones drawn from the environment.   Cut stone, Talavera and Saltilo tiles mix seamlessly with the latest brushed steel appliances.  Local Mayan artifacts share the spotlight with modern Mexican art.  The home incorporates numerous furnishings from the interior of Mexico, which include oversized iron and glass chandeliers, sculptural art, handmade furniture and functional objects d'art.  Towering tree trunks wrapped in vines have been culled from the heart of the Mayan jungle to provide integral support to the building, while creating marvelous effect.  During the day the house is bathed in natural light, while at night artificial lighting is used to dramatic effect.

Pull the rental car into the driveway, approach the large hand chiseled wooden door framed in cut stone, ring the brass bell to announce your arrival, and prepare to leave your old world behind for the next week.  You have arrived at Maravilla. As soon as you enter the property a marvelous sense of tranquility begins to displace your anxiety and stress.  Just inside the gate you will find the staff quarters where your delightful maid Elda and her very helpful handyman husband Elder live.  They are here to spoil you and they most certainly will.  In addition to keeping the villa clean, Elda is available to prepare any number of marvelous meals and do your laundry, should you request this additional service.  Elder will be sure to keep the grounds looking good and everything working properly. Wandering up the path of hand cut stone through a tropical garden, you notice the inviting bench posed to savoir the hypnotic effect of the fountain that it faces.  You make a mental note to return, but right now you are being drawn up the steps toward the entrance to the villa. You open the doors with anticipation and immediately are relieved and overtaken with the marvelous ambiance that this house emanates.

The impressive entrance foyer looms upward 25 feet through the second floor and forward the complete breadth of the house to the outdoors beyond.  Step inside and you will find a guest room off to your right.  This cozy room has a King bed, an attached bathroom with shower, and a lovely terrace where the occupants can sit and enjoy the garden over a morning coffee or late afternoon cocktail.   Moving further in to the villa your next option is a stairwell that heads upstairs to the other bedrooms, a study and the rooftop lounge.   The study is open, bright and highlighted by a floor to ceiling bookcase complete with books, CD's, DVD's, and objects d'art.  An antique writing desk wired with free unlimited internet access (bring your own laptop) provides an inspirational place to do some work if you must, or to simply sit and enjoy a little quiet time, as you should. Adjacent to the study, the Master suite boasts King bed with unique headboard made from antique doors.  A sky lit bathroom with over-sized Talavera shower, twin sinks, bidet, and large picture window overlooking an upstairs garden.  French doors, leading out to a small private balcony with ocean view, complete this spacious suite. The other two guest rooms are beachfront with panoramic views of the bay and beach.  Each offers a Queen bed, hand crafted headboards, and Talavera bathrooms with double sinks and over=size shower.  These bedrooms open up to a large ocean front terrace overlooking the pool, which runs the width of the building.  Chaise lounges provide a private place to indulge in a siesta. All bedrooms feature safes, individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, clock radio alarms, and hand crafted furniture from the artisan community of San Miguel de Allende, which is located in Mexico's interior.  Curtains with blackout shades provide privacy for late sleepers.

Carrying on up to the roof level via an internal stairway will take you to the owners favorite part of the house.  The open air seating area is shaded and offers a 180 degree view of Solimon Bay on one side and 180 degree view of the native mangrove jungle on the other.  Maravilla! Relax on the couches, lie in a hammock swaying to the Caribbean breeze, or gaze at the many stars that are visible at night.  Maravilla!

Back down on the ground floor the foyer opens up to the ocean frontage.  The spacious floor plan flows between distinct, but adjoining living, dining, and kitchen areas.  All are framed in glass and bathed in filtered sunlight.  The living room arrangement comfortably seats the entire group on tastefully appointed couches and antique wooden chairs that are reminiscent of hacienda style living.  Colorful art and 12 foot ceilings throughout complete the feeling of tropical airiness and old world esthetics.  The hand made wooden trestle dining table seats eight in style and accented with a wrought iron chandelier.  An equally stylish table with 4 chairs sits close by in the hacienda style kitchen should it be needed.  

The fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher) is a delight.  Stained concrete countertops, Talavera tile accents, niches, arches and an array of modern appliances are sure to meet any chefs requirements.  This large open kitchen enjoys full views of the pool and gardens.

  
Just beyond the living and dining room, through massive 16-foot sliding glass doors, is a shady covered patio which is complete with seating, coffee table and chaise lounges.  A few steps beyond the patio lies a beautiful pool surrounded by indigenous Yucatan hand cut stone. Next to the pool are two more tree trunks (one of them rising out of the pool!) which support a traditional palm stick roof and offers breezy relaxation through the filtered light.

As you make your way towards the beach, a patio area with gas bar-b-que awaits you and that fresh fish you caught earlier in the day.  Benches and chairs complete the arrangement, while a fire pit is ready to provide your evenings' entertainment.

A large grass roofed beach palapa looking down on the water has hammocks and chaise lounges calling out for you to take advantage of the view and refreshing Caribbean breeze.  The white sand beach is picture perfect.

This section of coastline is one of the calmest and most beautiful swimming and snorkel sites on the Mayan Riviera, safe enough for the kids, yet still within easy reach of a living coral reef and abundant tropical sea life. Each summer, endangered sea turtles are observed following their prehistoric ritual, crawling ashore digging huge nests in the sand and laying their eggs. This sight is only surpassed as, a few months later, scores of baby turtles emerge from the sand and hastily scuttle to the safety of the waiting waters. This experience is a once in a lifetime event!

Solimon bay, where Moon Star is located, is part of the area known as Tankha. (see the Riviera Maya map and the Solimon Bay map)   Along these two bays you will find a number of other vacation villas, a few restaurants, and a couple of dive shops.   Tankha is between Tulum and Akumal, close to many interesting attractions such as the the natural water park at XelHa, dry caves at Aktun Chen, and the Mayan ruins of Tulum & Coba.  For more information on the many wonderful area attractions including restaurants and Mayan Ruins, please visit the 'Area Attractions South' section of our web site.

Max. Occupancy: 10 persons  (with 2 on quality Queen air mattress)

BEDROOMS:  4 
*  Ground Floor guest 1, King bed, garden view, A/C, private terrace with wrought iron table and chairs
*  Upstairs Master, King bed, ocean view, A/C, small balcony with table and chairs
*  Upstairs Guests 2 & 3, Queen bed, fabulous ocean view, large terrace with lounge chairs
*  Plush Queen air mattress available for 2 more people to sleep
    All bedrooms have:
         * private bathroom with shower
         * quality pillow topped mattresses
         * linens provided
         * individual control A/C 
         * ceiling fans
         * security safes

BATHROOMS: 4.5    
    All bathrooms have:
         * showers
         * bath & beach towels provided

  LOCATION: Sandy beachfront on Solimon Bay, 20 minutes south of Puerto Aventuras, 65 minutes from Cancun airport.

AMENITIES:
* Full kitchen with 6 burner gas stove, oven, microwave, blender, coffee maker, etc (no dishwasher) table with seating for 4
* Attached dining room with seating for 8 and close access to kitchen breakfast bar
* Gas Bar-b-que 
* 2 Satellite TVs (Spanish with some English programming)
* DVD player 
* Air Conditioned through out 
* Ceiling fans throughout villa
* Stereo CD with indoor and outdoor speakers
* Cellphone (toll cards available from manager)
* Free unlimited use internet connection, bring your own laptop
* Swimming pool
* 2 Kayaks
* 2 Bicycles
* Linens & towels 
*  Iron and Ironing board
* Housekeeping Service similar to a hotel provided Monday - Saturday
* Security safes in all rooms
* One complimentary dinner or breakfast 

EXTRAS:
*  Laundry service provided by housekeeper
*  Cooking provided by maid
*  Babysitting

NOTE:
* There is NO SMOKING inside the villa

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