Villa Iguana
4 - 5 bedroom beachfront vacation villa rental on Solimon Bay Mexico
Riviera Maya - Mayan Riviera
for groups of up to a maximum of 12 people (no more than 10 adults)

Villa Iguana is a wonderful 4000 sq. ft. (372 sq. mt.) Riviera Maya beachfront villa located just moments from Tulum on tranquil Soliman Bay.  With a spectacular aquamarine  blue Caribbean ocean at your door step and a fabulous white sand beach stretching off into the distance in both directions, Villa Iguana is a great choice for that very special Riviera Maya vacation.

Villa Iguana is one of those Caribbean beach homes and locations that most people can only dream of ever being fortunate enough to experience.  You know the images.  Million dollar views from the bedrooms.  A powdery white sand beach that is so perfect you can only wonder where all the people are.  A protected bay teeming with fish & coral calling out for you to come in and play.  Gin clear water that never gets cold.  Shady coconut trees slowly dancing in the breeze.  A paradise you thought could no longer exist in this hectic crazy world, but does at Villa Iguana.

Nothing happens quickly here except how fast you will start to unwind.  This is one of those places where you throw your shoes away within 10 minutes of your arrival.  A place where priorities are modified quicker than the ice melts in your margarita.  A place where manaņa becomes your mantra.

On the trip down your mind is still wandering back to work making you anxious to arrive, get online and check in with work...  But... once here and under the spell of Villa Iguana,  you realize that it can wait until tomorrow.... Heck, on second thought, it can wait until next week.  For the moment it seems more important to build a sandcastle with the kids, paddle a kayak over the water, wander the shoreline hunting for treasure or to simply climb into a hammock with a good book. 

Eating your meals al-fresco on the covered terrace.   Basking in the sun until you are a native bronze color.  Drifting off to sleep with the meditative lapping of the ocean on the shore.  Family, friends, food and drink.  These things all seem much more important than work at the moment.  This is life at Villa Iguana.

The entrance to Villa Iguana is through a gate from the parking area into a tranquil, walled garden paradise, lush with tropical plants and an aviary.  A winding path wanders through the garden toward the villa.  Close to the street side of the property is a little 2 storey house which is the on-site staff quarters.  A little further and on the other side of the garden is the 'Casita' or Guest House.

The roof of the Casita has a 'Mirador' with view of the jungle toward the back of the property.  A light fabric shade filters the sunlight making this an ideal hideaway for some quiet time.

The Casita is a cozy self contained Guest House located only steps away from the main house.  It has King and Queen beds for those larger groups requiring the additional space or those wanting a little more privacy.  A TV with satellite & DVD, small kitchen, dining table and private en-suite bathroom make this a very comfortable space for Mom and Dad with child.

In the main villa on the ground floor you will find the first of the 4 bedrooms.  It is air conditioned, has a King bed and is equipped with a Satellite TV, and DVD player and security safe.  Like all of the bedrooms in the villa, it has a private terrace and ocean view.  This one is covered and steps right out to the pool and ocean just beyond.  Conveniently located adjacent to the bedroom is a bathroom with shower.

On the second floor are two more bedrooms with great views of the ocean.  Both are equipped with King beds and have wonderful private terraces with lounge chairs.  These bedrooms have A/C, Satellite TV with DVD, and security safes.  One bedroom has en suite bathroom with shower.  The other bathroom/shower is adjacent to the bedroom.

Up to the rooftop terrace and you will find the very special 4th bedroom.  This cute bedroom with a Queen bed, million dollar view, thatched palapa roof, and en suite bathroom/shower is very private and very romantic.  There is A/C in this room but the height, all of the windows, fan and openness to the ocean, ensure that a cooling tropical breeze will keep you comfortable without needing to use it.  Also up on this level is a very private terrace with 2 lounge chairs for sunning, watching the sun rise/set or star gazing.  A very magical and inviting place.

 Back down on the ground level, you will find the kitchen with everything necessary to prepare anything from a snack to a full course meal.  Or if you want to do your cooking and dining outdoors, a charcoal grill is waiting next to the pool with table and chairs on a covered patio providing plenty of space for all to dine el fresco. 

The indoor dining room is open to the kitchen and living rooms so that conversation and activities flow effortlessly.  Numerous windows, sliding glass doors and a vaulted ceiling with colorful dome, all add to the open airiness of the room.  Colorful fabrics, bamboo furnishings, tasteful accessories, polished native limestone flooring, and colorful Mexican tiles, all contribute to create a bright, tropical ambience.

Max. Occupancy: 12 people (no more than 10 adults)

BEDROOMS:  5 (including the guest house) 
* Main floor, King bed, ocean view, A/C, satellite TV with DVD, walk out to covered terrace & pool
* Upstairs, King bed, ocean view, A/C, satellite TV with DVD, large terrace with lounge chairs
* Upstairs, King bed, ocean view, A/C, satellite TV with DVD, large terrace with lounge chairs
* Rooftop Palapa, King bed, fabulous ocean view, A/C, large terrace with lounge chairs
* Guesthouse, King bed plus Queen bed, garden view, A/C, security safe
    All bedrooms have:
         * Air Conditioning
         * quality mattresses
         * linens and towels provided
         * ceiling fans
         * security safes
         * Satellite TV with DVD

BATHROOMS: 5    
    All bathrooms have:
        * hair dryers
        * bath & beach towels provided and changed mid week

LOCATION: Sandy beachfront on Soliman Bay, 20 minutes south of Puerto Aventuras

AMENITIES:
* 4000 sq. ft.  (375 sq. mt.)
* Full kitchen with attached dining room (no dishwasher)
* Purified bottle drinking water provided
* Bar-b-que (charcoal)
* Satellite TV with DVD (Spanish with some English programming)
* TV with DVD in each bedroom
* Ceiling fans throughout villa
* Stereo CD player (bring your CD’s with you)
* Cellular telephone
* Wireless Internet connection (bring your laptop)
* Private Swimming pool (16' x 23')
* 3 Kayaks
* 1 Pack & Play type Crib (maximum) & 1 Highchair (maximum) available on request
* Linens & towels 
* Housekeeping Service similar to a hotel provided 6 days a week 

EXTRAS:
* Full Mexican cook services for 2 meals per day x 6 days per week (for up to 10 people) - $700 normal weeks or $1100 for holiday week.  Extra guests are $20/day/guest (cost of groceries, shopping fee of $25 per trip and tip are all extra)  SUBJECT to CHEF AVAILABILITY
* Housekeeper will do laundry for $5. per load
* Child Care Service click here for more information

NOTE:
* There is NO SMOKING inside the villa

LOCATION:
        * Soliman Bay (click on link for more info) area near Tulum
                  * sandy beachfront
                  *  protected bay, ideal of snorkelling & kayaking
                  * only commercial activity on the bay is a mid to high end restaurant.  A car is recommended in case of a medical emergency and in order to access the nearby services and activities. 
        * 1.5 hours drive south of Cancun airport
        * 15 minute drive north to Akumal
        * 15 minute drive south to Tulum 
        * 15 - 25 minute drive to:
                  * grocery stores
                  * restaurants / bars
                  * pharmacy
                  * ATM / banks
                  * medical services  (45 minutes to hospital)
                  * golf
                  * deep sea fishing charters
                  * scuba diving shops
                  * Mayan ruins
                  * boutiques / handicraft stores
                  * numerous adventure tours such as zip lines, ATV jungle tours, dry caves, water parks
        * Google Aerial view of villa location on Soliman Bay (click on link for more info)
        * Aerial view of Soliman Bay to Tulum (click on link for more info)
        * Riviera Maya map (click on link for more info)
        * Akumal and Tulum Area Attractions (click on link for more info)
        * Akumal and Tulum Area Restaurants (click on link for more info)
        * Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (click on link for more info)

We are happy to share a few GUESTS COMMENTS from past guests of this villa:

Villa Iguana proved to be the perfect setting for a family vacation with a group of all ages (7 - experienced). The bay is secluded, quiet and stunning. We made great use of the kayaks and made multiple snorkeling trips per day. Turtles, rays and all kinds of fish are easily spotted in the bay. Make sure to check out the really big turtles in nearby Akumal and hit the waves on the beach at Tulum.  Mayner and Claudia provided top notch service, be sure to let Claudia cook you one of her excellent dinners. The pool and many great outdoor relaxation spots at Iguana made sure that everyone had something to and plenty of space to relax. The villa itself is spotless and perfectly situated on the beach. Stroll down to the Sahara one night for a great catch of the day meal in a classy setting. Tulum is close by for all your shopping/dining needs. The ruins at Coba and Tulum are a must see as well and also very close. Villa Iguana is the perfect base to do anything or simply nothing at all. 5 out of 5 and we look forward to returning. J. V. July 2011

This is our third visit to Villa Iguana, and it's been another grand adventure where we felt as if we were part of "Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous" (SANS photographs and press)  We had the honor of being Antonio's and Eladio's first family to cook for.  Wow!   Ask for the fish in garlic butter sauce or guajillo pepper sauce, fish or shrimp tacos and ceviche.  For breakfast try huevos motuleņos for an authentic Mexican treat.  We only made one trip to Tulum's San Francisco market - where we were daily customers last year - because Antonio did all the shopping for us.  He even went to the liqueur store!!  And cooked special meals (pasta, hamburgers and pancakes) for the 4 and 6 years old.  The blender fired up the just round of pre-launch margaritas at noon, which Antonio served pool side.  Aside from the quick jaunt to Tulum and a magical day at Xel-Ha we never left the house.  Why bother, Paradise was right here.  Thanks for sharing your home. Dalton & Cooper, Jan. 2011

We loved our stay at Iguana. The place is beautiful; Susie and Ricardo (maid and caretaker) are meticulous about cleaning, (inside and outside every day) and very helpful people. They made us feel at home and taken care of. Antonio, the exec chef, planned a wonderful menu for the week (taking our preferences into account) and got great value in the costs of our food. We spent $500 and ate like kings! He speaks English very well and is knowledgeable and helpful about anything you need to know for touring the area. Wilbur the cook had fresh fruit, juice and coffee ready every morning (until everyone got up and then he made breakfast?), prepared lunch (when we wanted) and dinner, (including cocktails when requested) and stayed until the last dish was done at night. They have bottled water throughout the house and boil tap water before washing dishes. We only left the place two days because there was so much to do there (snorkeling, kayaking, beach, pool, etc) and we were having too much fun relaxing and enjoying being pampered. <br/><br/>We were two families with 4 adults and 4 (teen and pre-teen) children. Not all 4 bedrooms are “master suites” where the bathroom is private, but each bedroom essentially has its own bathroom. All bathrooms have beautiful tile work, but no tubs, they are all showers. They had baby cribs in the closets, and a high chair, so they are prepared for the toddler set. (that said, there is a lot of marble floors, spiral stairs, and a pool for as toddler hazards, your ability to relax would depend on how wobbly and/or fast your child is) Plan on tipping all four employees; they work hard, and we were happy to tip them for the comfort and great service, but it wasn’t in our original budget, so I am just sharing so you can plan on another $800 to $1,000. We would have spent more eating out, so it is a good value! It is a long (2 hour drive) from Cancun, that meant long travel days. The beach on Solomon bay is so much nicer.  Joni Barrott, June 2008

Thanks Mona,  What can I say it was a vacation of a life time.  The house, location, Leslie and Jose were more than we ever expected!  Everyday that we have been home I think of something that we did or saw while at Villa Iguana and smile.  We all want to go back and are already looking for dates next year.  We also have recommended the site and  Villa Iguana to friends and family.  Words can't express the memories we will always have!  Thank you, You and Doug were wonderful   Nancy H. Jan. 31/05
 

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