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 Comments from a few of our guests at Tankah Shores Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful stay at your home in Tankah. |
Your house is beautiful and VERY well taken care off. We had such a great time that we are hoping to go back again next year. The weather was amazing, your care takers were very kind...even through the language barrier, and your dogs loved tummy rubs and hanging around! What the life! Thank you again. Ginny Ruimveld! We absolutely loved your home at Tankah Shores and are already trying to decide when we can return this fall with our children! Everyone was so surprised that we ended up in paradise. We all had such a fabulous time! |
We loved Rosie and Wayner--they were terrific! Our meals were delightful and our beach was pristine each day! The new pool is just beautiful! And, we loved the snorkeling--did it for hours as well as the cenotes!! Everything was such an adventure--great fun!! Fell in love with the bakery in Akumal--went there almost daily!! Thank you again! Kelly D. and friends I'd like to let you know how much my family and I enjoyed staying in your wonderful beach house in Tankah. This vacation was one of the most pleasurable ones we've ever taken and we definitely would like to visit again. The view is breathtakingly beautiful and the beach is kept very clean. Having use of the kayaks, life jackets and snorkeling equipment was a very big positive factor - not only did it save us any potential rental fees, but, more importantly, we didn't have to waste precious vacation time hunting for equipment! We also used the high chair, play pen, and baby bath tub for our 10-month-old and our 4-year-old loved the sand toys, kid's videos and child-sized table and chairs! Oh, we also we made good use of the beach towels! We would have had to lug so much more luggage if this home were not so well-equipped. The house is beautifully decorated and was kept in pristine condition by Rosy. The beach was likewise kept up by Wayner. Thank you so much for the opportunity to enjoy your home. We hope to visit again. Bonnie B. & family
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I would like to "thank you" for the opportunity to stay in your house in Tankah, Mexico.
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Albert and I had a wonderful vacation. Casa Playa Azul was everything we expected and more. You have a beautiful home and we found all we needed there. Leslie and Alfredo were excellent and treated us very well. Leslie cooked for us a couple of times and we found her cooking superb.
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First of all, I want to thank you for renting you beautiful house to us this past holiday. I must say the house was everything we had hoped it would be. We loved the place, we adored you kitchen, and the rooms were perfect. Everything was always in perfect condition and Lesly was very helpful at all times.
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I"I just wanted to drop you a short note to let you know that we had a wonderful time staying in your home. Everything was just perfect and we fell in love with the caretaker family. They went above and beyond
their job. The house was beautiful. The rooms were very clean and had a nice, bright decorative feel. Having drinking bottles for brushing teeth was a great touch. We loved sitting in the hammocks, and we used the kayaks everyday many times. The snorkeling equipment was an added bonus. We went snorkeling in the cenote and everyday in the ocean. The house was well stocked with all the cooking supplies, and we also enjoyed that you had a CD player and VCR. We felt that everything we could have needed was there. Overall I would absolutely recommend your home to anyone. It was beautiful, and we can't wait to go back. We don't have dates yet but we are definitely planning on the same place next year. Thanks so much for the use of your home." Kirsten R. -- Minneapolis "We had a great time on our too-short vacation. We feel very fortunate to have found your little piece of the Mayan coast. We visited Playa del Carmen and Cancun as well as other places along the way - and none matched our interests as well as Tankah Shores. As far as the house goes, we were very pleased with the accommodations. |
We liked the layout with the separate bedrooms and open porch upstairs. We all enjoyed the hammocks - especially the children. We liked the kitchen; everything was within easy reach. We also loved using the kayaks and snorkel gear. Leslie, your home caretaker, was great. She was very nice, and kept the place immaculate. She lit the candles in the evening, and that was very nice - just like home. The creative use of the available fresh flowers was very nice, too. We crammed a lot of sight-seeing into our 4 days....ruins at Tulum, Chichen-Itza and Coba....we loved them all...got to Chichen-Itza in a little over 2 hours which was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed the small commercial strip in Tulum....especially the fresh-grilled chicken which we ate for 3 different meals. Tulum has a great fruit and vegetable market and decent grocery stores for basics. We visited Play-del-Carmen and enjoyed the shopping on 5th Avenue. Again, we loved our trip and loved your house! We're glad we found it and hope to visit again. Bill M. -- Ohio "I can't help but to say that Tankah is paradise! We had such a wonderful time at your home! It is even more lovely than you could have ever explained. The home, the location, the people, the caretaker couple. Just everthing. It was truly fantastic. |
Those ocean kayaks are the best! We enjoyed them everyday. The whole experience was positive. I just can't think of more because you have done it all! And so well. We would like to come back in the Fall; could you tell me when your home is available? We would like our other children to have the Yucatan experience. Thank you again so much for letting us have the pleasure of enjoying what you have accomplished. You have created a very lovely home." Elizabeth Z. – San Francisco
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 Frequently Asked Questions How do we get to the villa from Cancun? |
 You can rent a car at the Cancun Airport. It's a quick 65 mile drive south on Highway 307, which is a recently-completed express highway.Exit at Tankah Tres. East - On to a Dirt Road. You will also see a Casa Cenote sign on the Highway and a Tankah Tres Sign. [YUCATAN HIGHWAY MAP] Best For Printing Out Or visit www.cancunmap.com Where can I get Stamps for Post Cards and Mail Post Cards? |
 Mail in Mexico is notoriously slow. The best place to buy stamps and mail letters is the official Mexican post office. Tulum Post office (very small - but short lines) is on the Main Street (307). As you enter from the north just over the speed bump on the right. Very Small. Playa del Carmen Post Office (busy and longer lines) is located on the main street of Juarez. (Stop Light on 307 - The same street as the pier). Located on the North side of Juarez about 4 blocks in - half way from the Hwy 307 and the beach pier. For the best mail service, we suggest using the official post boxes at one of these two locations.Can I snorkel near the villa? |
 Yes- right out front is the world's second longest barrier reef, which attracts fish of all types. Or, just steps from the villa is a subterranean river cenote that is popular with snorkeling enthusiasts. There are also many dive shops very close for scuba diving.We provide masks and snorkels at the villa. Two ideas are, Just to the south is a floating platform the neighbors anchored. Kayak out, tie the kayak off and snorkel there. Another fun place to snorkel is right off the beach of Casa Cenote where the fresh water of the Cenote rushes into the ocean - where they anchor their boat. The fish feed off the nutrients of the fresh water. It can get brackish as the fresh and salt water mix, but 1,000's of fish!! Where can I take scuba diving lessons? |
 The Akumal Dive Center, Akumal, (www.akumaldivecenter.com) known around the world for its professional staff and ecological projects, is located only 15 minutes north of the villa. Great place to snorkel and see Sea Turtles. Many in the bay out front the dive center.What if I cancel? |
Please see our Cancellation Policy on our rates page |
How many Guests do you take? |
6 adults - the villa sleeps 6 in 3 king beds, but we can take 8 people if the additional two are children. |
Are there restaurants nearby? |
The Casa Cenote restaurant is located only 1 block away from the villa. There are several restaurants located in Tulum, 4 miles to the south, or in Akumal, 10 miles to the north. Restaurants come and go yearly, grab a guide at the airport, Playa del Carmen or Tulum for great restaurants. |
Is the water at the villa safe for children? |
 Water for bathing and washing is brought in by truck to our private water system for use in the villa. Purified bottled water is provided for your drinking needs.Where can I clean laundry? |
Laundry services are available for a nominal fee. |
Where can I buy supplies? |
 Playa Del Carmen:Landing from the Airport in Cancun - You can stop in Playa Del Carmen on the way down. "Soriana" is a great grocery store on the right hand side of the highway heading south - just make sure you are in the far right lanes to turn right into the shopping complex. NOTE: Open daily 7:00 am to 10:00 pm - Accepts major credit cards Other supplies can be purchased at "Super Chedraui" at the Second Stop Light heading south - South East corner of Juarez and Hwy 307 (Behind the McDonalds). NOTE: Open daily 7:00 am to 10:00 pm - Accepts major credit cards. Tulum: There are several shops of all types in Tulum, and for complete grocery and supply needs, there is now a "Super San Francisco De Asis" store right in Tulum as you enter from the north. This new grocery store provide brand-name goods of all types as well as prepared take-out foods for quick meals at the villa. NOTE: Open daily 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. - No Credit Cards Buy online BEFORE you arrive and start your vacation right: http://www.omlyplanettulum.com http://www.paradiseproviders.com and have groceries and supplies delivered right to Casa Playa Azul before you arrive. Great for providing Mom with a real vacation! ($100 USD min. Orders). What if I don't want to cook? |
Yes - life is too short. Edith will cook from our menu and prepare a full menu of breakfast and dinner selections. This is one of the services INCLUDED in your rental!. |
Meet Our Dogs! |
 Maya: My name is Maya, I have been here since 2001, I am a great watch dog and I am lead security here at Casa Playa Azul. Please don’t feed me, Yobany takes care of that and he bathes me weekly. If you see me scratching and biting, please understand that it is a nervous habit I have and my Frontline is applied regularly. I had a very difficult life previous to my adoption so my hearing isn’t so good and I may bark at things that are not there. I love guests and children, but I will go after anyone that doesn’t belong here so if I am barking, please ask Yobany to investigate if he hasn’t done so already. Please leave me outside so I can do my job.PeeWee: My name is PeeWee, I am learning how to protect Casa Playa Azul from Maya, but I am young and sometimes do foolish things. Please don’t feed me, Yobany takes very good care of me. If you see me sleeping on a lounge chair please shoo me off because I forget my manners sometimes. I was the hero at Christmas keeping the house safe! If I am barking, please alert Yobany if he hasn’t already come out. Please leave me outside so I can do my job. Camilla: My name is Camilla, I live in the casita with Yobany and Edith and keep their girls company. I sometimes hang around the Casa with my friends Maya and PeeWee. Please do not feed me, or let me in the house, I am well cared for. If I sneak in the house, please shoo me out. Any other dogs do not belong on this property, please bring to Yobany’s attention if neighbor dogs are hanging around in this area. Yobany will investigate if the dogs are barking.
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