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Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal!

Balam Ek (the mayan Jaguar constellation), originally designed and built by famous architect Jose Luis Moreno, was recently remodeled by another international awarded architect Javier Muñoz. This is a well known house here in Akumal with its lovely outdoor and indoor living areas leading out to the refreshing round swimming pool set in expansive wooden decking overlooking the bay. The perfect spot for sunbathing, alfresco dining, or relaxing under the stars.

Balam Ek sports 3 and a half comfortable air conditioned bedrooms in the main house, and a further bedroom in the casita adjoining the house. The ensuite master bedroom is on the upper floor and is furnished with a king sized bed and has it's own lovely private terrace. The decoration in the ensuite bathroom off this master bedroom is also lovely! There is a small bedroom furnished with a single bed adjoining the master bedroom which is a nice set up for a couple holidaying with a child. The upper guest bedroom is also ensuite and furnished with two queen sized beds and a single bed. This room offers great views over Half Moon Bay and the sparkling Caribbean beyond. The third bedroom in the main house is located on the ground floor with its own private terrace leading out to the pool area. This ensuite bedroom is furnished with a king sized bed which can be separated into 2 single beds if required.

The casita is the perfect place for teens, couples, and members of your group desiring a little more privacy from the main group. This is a fabulous 2 level casita with terraces looking out over the gardens to the ocean and comes complete with a well stocked small kitchen, living and dining areas, and a lovely bedroom on the upper floor furnished with a king sized bed. The casita is cooled by refreshing caribbean trade winds and ceiling fans. There is no air conditioning. One of the most fabulous features of this casita is the ensuite bathroom with it's massive shower room and wonderful outdoor ocean view jacuzzi tub!

Property manager

Akumal Direct Reservations

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

1183-31408

About the neighborhood

Map
Akumal, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

  • Akumal Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Half Moon Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Akumal Ecological Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yal-ku Lagoon - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Riviera Maya Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mezcal Lobby Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mediterraneo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffe Shop at Grand Sirenis - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Akumal Sushi Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Market Café - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Akumal Ecological Center, Half Moon Bay, and Akumal Beach. Hekab Be Biblioteca and Yal-ku Lagoon are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! Reviews

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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Eight of our family members (all adults) had an amazing stay at Villa Balam Ek. First, Akumal Direct was amazing to work with. Not only did we get the villa through them, they also helped arrange transportation, a private chef, and a catamaran tour with snorkeling. Villa Balam Ek is just gorgeous! Very close to the restaurants and Akumal Bay. The owner, Ingrid, greeted us minutes after our arrival to share info about the property. She is so kind! The villa is immaculate inside and out. The kitchen is so well stocked! I can't think of anything we needed that wasn't available! The outdoor space is wonderful. We spent most of our waking hours there. Having our own private pool was so nice. If you got too hot all you needed to do was jump in and cool off! The staff were so great! Roberto was there every morning to clean the patio, chairs, tables etc. One day he chopped the top off coconuts for each of us to drink fresh coconut water. Leticia kept the inside sparkling! From dishes in the kitchen, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, sweeping and mopping floors - she was on it! We highly recommend booking a private chef through Chef Daveed. Our chef, Chef Ruben, and his assistant were personable, professional and incredible chefs! Our food was delicious! Fresh, flavorful and perfect! We loved our catamaran with snorkeling tour through Akumal Dive Shop. We were the only guests on the boat with Captain Abuelo, sailors Rebecca and Santos. The snorkeling was beautiful. The beer and margaritas were plentiful. The food prepared right in front of us was delectable! Villa Balam Ek is the place to be in Akumal!