Homelike and cozy apartment in an intimate garden setting

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 388 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Akumal, Quintana Roo

Yal-ku Lagoon3 min walk
Half Moon Bay4 min walk
Akumal Beach8 min drive
Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

SUITE 100

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Guests at Casa Gatos often comment upon how they feel at home while staying with us. And that is the object of our “hospitality with a personal touch,” to enhance the peaceful environment where our guests can relax while comfortably settled in one of our fully furnished apartments that are fitted with everything an average home would require. Each apartment is distinctively decorated and has its own individual character – no cookie cutter condos here!

We are conveniently located for snorkeling, close to Half Moon Bay with its reef and Yalku Lagoon with myriad tropical fish - and guests at Casa Gatos receive a one third discount for entry to Yalku. There are ten restaurants/cafes/luncheonettes on the beach side of Akumal and more in Akumal Pueblo across the highway. Three are within less than 500 meters of the house.

Casa Gatos is in a quiet residential neighborhood that forms an island of calm surrounded by Yalku, Half Moon Bay and the Mangroves. We are on an interior lane facing a small woodland park that shields us from the traffic on the main beach road, ensuring our guests the privacy and calm in which to relax while away from the “getting and spending” of their everyday lives.

Property manager

Dan Freeman

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Akumal

Located in Akumal, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Xel-Há Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akumal Beach and Half Moon Bay. Akumal Ecological Center and El Toh Ecopark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Yal-ku Lagoon - 3 min walk
Half Moon Bay - 4 min walk
Akumal Ecological Center - 4 min drive
Akumal Beach - 8 min drive
Riviera Maya Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

Sports Bar Sirenis - 10 min drive
Bayou Restaurant - 10 min drive
El Rancho Steak House Restaurant - 10 min drive
Mezcal Lobby Bar - 9 min drive
Mediterraneo - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homelike and cozy apartment in an intimate garden setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Homelike and cozy apartment in an intimate garden setting ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homelike and cozy apartment in an intimate garden setting ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Homelike and cozy apartment in an intimate garden setting located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Yal-ku Lagoon and Half Moon Bay. Akumal Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William R.

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Akumal Paradise!!

This property is in a beautiful location between the lagoon and half moon bay. Walking distance to restaurants and a short drive to the convenient store. The hot tub was the only thing missing from the listing but we weren’t concerned about that. Overall it was amazing and we will go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a quiet and relaxing vacation.

This is a great place for a couple or a family looking for a quiet and serene accommodation. It is tucked away by Yal Ku Laguna. The property is lovingly maintained by Dave and Dan who provide welcoming atmosphere They've been in Akumal for years, so they are well familiar with all the local activities. If you worry about safety this is the place for you because there's a federal police station right around the corner. This makes Akumal one of the safest places in the Yucatan.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beutiful place, friendly hosts, limited access to beach

this was a beautiful place to stay, lovely greenery as seen from our unit and especially from the porch. a great place to relax and enjoy the warmth of summer in the midst of winter up north. the hosts were very accomodating of our needs and very friendly. the unit (2nd floor) was lovely to be in. the "cenote" nearby was a great place to snorkel and view tropical fish. good restaurants nearby. only issue was that there is limited access to the beach, by going through a nearby hotel, with whom our hosts are friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, perfect

Dan and Dave are delightful hosts. They are incredibly welcoming and helpful. Their property is beautiful, it's in a wonderful location and was just perfect for our needs and desires. We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilian P.

6 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

We had a lovely time! The apartment is amazingly designed and decorated in traditional Mexican style! It was cleaned every day! Dan and David are the best hosts we have ever met! Thank you for the breakfast and all of the conversations! We definitely will be back! Thank you so much Dan and David!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dan Freeman

Dan Freeman had a varied career in the food service industry with his own catering company for ten years then as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Philadelphia Zoo and New Jersey Aquarium, and then as Creative Director, designing affairs for a New Jersey catering company. David Zucker ran a paper products manufacturing company. In our leisure life we were divers and became hooked on cave diving, which brought us back to Akumal year after year. It was always our intention to move to this paradise when we retired. We drove down with three cats (for whom the house is named), and acquired a rescue dog and outside cat while living here. We congratulate ourselves on our decision every day as we walk the dog and watch the waves break along along the iron shore.

Why they chose this property

Like so many others who chose to live in or migrate periodically to Akumal, we came, we saw, and we were conquered by the its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere .

When we decided to buy a house in Mexico, we wanted to locate to the safest and most secure region of the country, where crime rates are lower than in all U.S. cities and most towns.

The proximity of the reef and Yalku Lagoon and the numberless cenotes and underground caverns surrounding Akumal were definite draws. However, the primary draw was this great community, friendly and laid back, filled with interesting people from all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

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