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Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef

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Outdoor pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
14 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

14 bedrooms11 bathroomsSleeps 32780 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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 Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef

Stay in a Villa Feel like you are at a Resort - we have 25 + years of Customers who say just that!

Lovely 14 BR 12 BA - Private Villa Compound w/ Private Pools in gated neighborhood w/ 24/7 security

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

See our 5 Star reviews 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 three luxury Identical Beach-Front villas all 4 or 5 bedrooms each with its 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 32 people.

Together with all 3 villas you have 14 bedrooms:
• 9 bedrooms with king beds and en-suite bathrooms (sleeps 18)
• 2 bedrooms with two twin beds each + en-suite bathrooms (sleeps 4)
• 2 small bedrooms with two twin beds each + twin size trundle bed and clothes storage (no ensuite or view) geared for kids or single (sleeps 6)
• 1 small bedroom with a twin bunk bed (no ensuite or view) (sleeps 2)
• 2 Twin size horizontal Murphy bed (uses a real pillow top mattress) with closet and clothes storage located upstairs outside bedrooms in Fish and Shell villas (sleeps 2)

Sleeps 32 in beds (includes 2 children using trundle beds) - Sleeps a max of 32 people
Perfect for multiple families or Large Groups.
Or rent Just 1 villa for your family!

Secret Beach Fish Villa at HomeAway listing #303852 (end unit - 5 bedrooms)
Secret Beach Boat Villa at HomeAway listing #4606574 (middle unit - a bit larger than the other 2 villas - 4 bedrooms)
Secret Beach Shell Villa at HomeAway listing #4606495 (end unit - 5 bedrooms)

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+ 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. 80% of our guests are repeat guests – the reason: our Beach & the Food + our Service! We joke that we a restaurant you sleep at – Eat- Beach – Eat – Pool – Eat - Sleep – Repeat!

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. 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 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
• Chicken Flautas
• Guacamole
• Pico del Gallo & Chips
• Beef Fajita
• Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas
• Mexican Rice
• Fried Plantain
• Beans
• Flan
• Margaritas.
Meals run $18 - $35. 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.
Experience the Soul of Mexico's Caribbean!

We have an extensive List of Vetted Excursions we can arrange for you.
Mayan Ruins
Eco Parks: Xcaret, Xel-Ha & Xplor
Snorkel, Dive & Fish
Designer Golf Courses
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres
Swim with the Dolphins
Spa Service in Villa
Zip Line, Jet Ski & ATV
Mayan Cooking Class

Property manager

Liza Piorkowski

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 14 bedrooms
  • Pillow top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Smart speaker
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 8400 sq ft (780 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa del Carmen, QROO

What's nearby

  • Playa Paraiso Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Paradise Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Tres Rios Ecopark - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Maroma Beach - 15 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cena Trattoria By el Faro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Huama - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Mar y Tierra - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Limon y Sal - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Don Miquel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef located?

Nestled on the beach, this Playa del Secreto villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Paraiso Golf Course, Nicklaus Design Golf Course, and Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya. Paradise Beach and Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin Botanical Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Vacation at Secret Villas
Our whole family - 12 adults and 12 children ranging from 1 to 16 stayed in the villa - we had the Shell, Boat and Fish villas. The villas are in a 24/7 gated community so we felt very safe at all times. The accommodations were great - plenty of rooms, everything was very clean and the houses have so much character. The villas are situated so close to the water with white sandy beaches and gorgeous blue Caribbean Sea. Having the 3 pools for our whole family was great as well. Liza arranged the shuttles for our travel to and from the airport and that went super smooth. Miguel cooked the welcome dinner and that was very good. We also had him cook another night where we choose the tropical fish dinner and the Mayan pork dinner and that was fantastic. We did appetizers on the day we did family photos too and that was delicious. The maids did a great job of cleaning up after all of us - which is no easy task! Any time we had an issues or needed something, Miguel and Liza got things taken care of as soon as possible. Puerto Moroles is very close by so several people went to town for lunch and picking up groceries. 14 of us also did a snorkel adventure through a man named Mario down by the pier and that was great as well. I'd highly recommend Liza and Miguel and their villas - you won't be disappointed. We hope to come back again someday soon as all our kids and grandkids LOVED this place! Deb K
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Trip EVER!!!!
We had a large group and rented all 3 villas. The villas, property, pools, owners and beach were all amazing!! We had breakfast and dinners prepared by Miguel and the food was top notch. The villas were clean and charmingly decorated. We spent most of our time in the pools which were very well maintained. We had the entire beach to ourselves and even got to watch the turtles hatching and running into the water. We all agreed that this was our best trip ever and have decided that we will definately book this property again. Thank you for a great trip Liza and Miguel.!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
How do you please 23 people? You take them here, everything you want and more is at Playa del Secreto. Miguel and Liza make your dreams come true. Miguel asked me what my favorite day was, my answer was everyday. My family of 23 from all over the US met there and had everything they desired. Miguel is an awesome cook (he became part of the family) and Anna and Amanda were always there to clean and deliver food. I wouldn't change anything, it was perfection.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kippy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Will Return
We rented all three villas for our family of 30. It was a perfect place for a reunion. The property owners were very helpful making arrangements for shuttles and excursions. We also ordered several meals from the owner who is a chef and provides a variety of Mexican food options. We plan to return in 2025.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Warren S., New Branfels, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Pools and Beach with food!
We rented all three condos. Miguel is a fantastic host going above and beyond. Be sure to order the steaks! Clean facilities with daily maid service. Our only down side was that there is not close shopping or restaurants within easy walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Miguel and his staff were amazing! From the Welcome Dinner, arranging taxis, the cooking class, food was AMAZING. There were 16 of us, and we rented all 3 houses. Unfortunately we did not use the beach as much because of the seaweed season, but not something they could control. Just as a FYI, if you have unused food at the end of your stay, please gift it to the maids. They are unable to take after you leave, but if you gift it to them, they are able to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebrations
From our first contact to the day we left Miguel and Liza were only a text away. They had our shuttle ready for us at the airport and dinners every night were amazing. Worth the extra cost. We rented all 3 homes for a family of 17 and everyone had their own space and there was plenty of space for us to all be together. Having the option of the beach or pools met the needs of all who attended. Everyone left ready to book again with them. Thank you Miguel and Liza for helping us celebrate 2 graduations, a birthday, and a retirement.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
We held a family reunion at the Villas at Playa Secreto for 26 people ranging in age from 6 to 73. Everyone in our group had a wonderful time and repeatedly said how nice the place was. We enjoyed walking right out onto the beach from the property and swimming in the beautiful ocean. When we wanted a break from the ocean, the three pools on property offered a fun gathering place. The villas were kept clean, cool, and comfortable. Liza and Miguel were super helpful and responsive both leading up to the trip and while we were there. They helped arrange transportation, gave us advice on places to go, and provided delicious food when requested. We could not have asked for better hosts. Thank you Miguel and Liza we truly enjoyed staying in your amazing Villas.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Bit of Heaven!
Location was wonderful. We often had the beach to ourselves. Close to many activities. Beautiful accommodations and Miguel was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 days in paradise
We absolutely loved our time at planned our secret all secret Beach villas. Accommodations fit the needs of our family perfectly while the beach was practically our own. Miguel and Liza were also so accommodating and helpful. The bonus is that he is such an amazing chef that the food we had while there was a genuine highlight. We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021