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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8269 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Playa del Carmen, QROO
Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya
Place, Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya
5 min drive
Playa Paraiso Golf Course
Place, Playa Paraiso Golf Course
5 min drive
Paradise Beach
Place, Paradise Beach
7 min drive
Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
32 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 - master - ensuite
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Deluxe - ensuite
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 - Superior - ensuite
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4 - Bunk Bed
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1 - Master bedroom
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2 - Bedroom #2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3 - Bedroom #3
Toilet · Shower only
Half Bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!
The Secret Beach Boat Villa has long been a favorite of the Mayan Riviera, and for some good reasons.
Located in a Very Small Safe Gated (Guard 24/7) Residential Community of High-End Villas - no crowds - very private. Close to all the local attractions but tucked away on the Mayan Riviera's Secret Beach (Playa del Secreto) is known as the nicest beach along the Mayan Riviera that our Staff rakes daily. We are also a Turtle Nest Sanctuary. Nice time to come is during the Turtle season.
See our 5 Star reviews on the adjacent identical Villa 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 actually three luxury Beach-Front villas all 4 & 5 bedrooms each with it's 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 30 people. See Fish Villa at HomeAway listing #303852 & Shell Villa #4606495
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+ YouTube TV (Miami Locals) just like back home in English, so you won't miss the next Survivor or NCSI episodes. 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 - 70% of our guests are repeat customers.
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 including a Mayan Riviera Swine flu update. 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 'Sazon y Sentimiento' (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 (Served on Sat. evening for arrivals – you may also order this meal anytime) • Chicken Flautas • Guacamole • Pico del Gallo & Chips • Beef Fajita • Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas • Mexican Rice • Fried Plantain • Beans • Flan • Margaritas.
All meals come with a pitcher of Margaritas or Pina Coladas or Sangria. 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. You can go to Chef Miguel's website Cancun Chef and learn about his passion for food. Miguel is a real 'Foodie' and loves nothing more than to talk food the villa guest, many of whom are chefs themselves.
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Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Must rent all 3 villas + venue fee + HOA rules
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Sorry but we do not book villas to Guests that are part of Events or Weddings at Hacienda Secreto.
Sorry for security reasons we do not allow guest to bring in outside local people for services such as massage, cooking, babysitting etc:
You are booked for the # of people on the Homeaway reservation a legal document, additional people must be approved and may incur an additional fee.
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
Note from host: must rent all 3 villas + venue fee + HOA rules
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Playa del Carmen
Located in Playa del Secreto, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, this villa is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Maroma Beach and Tres Rios Ecopark can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course.
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park and Temazcal Natura are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Playa Paraiso Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Nicklaus Design Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
Paradise Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Maroma Beach - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
El Mar Y Tierra - 6 min drive
Don Miquel - 9 min drive
La Hacienda - 7 min drive
El Cocotal - 7 min walk
Guacamaya Bar - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?
As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! on 22 May 2026 start from AU$603, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Secret Beach Boat Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Playa del Secreto villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Paraiso Golf Course, Paradise Beach and Nicklaus Design Golf Course. Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a very pleasant stay. We felt at home and our host Miguel made sure all our needs were met. Pick up and drop off to the airport was seamless. On arrival, groceries that were requested were inside the villa. Miguel arranged a rental car to be dropped off and picked up at the villa which made everything so convenient. The place was spotless, cleaners cleaned everyday except Sunday. The food was good and cocktails were amazing. Must try the cochinita pibil, island fritters, and ceviche. Miguel responded quickly and gave plenty of space to make you feel like you’re home. Oh, and the AC works very well. I would highly recommend the villa for a family or all three villas for a family/friend reunion.
Great house, great host, excellent location, the beach is amazing, no seaweed at all and no crowds. It felt like our own private beach. Will definitely come back many times
Cecilia G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Loved having your family...come back and see us! At our Secret Beach.
Incredible hospitality and service. Having a chef on property serving up amazing food was the finishing touch. Thanks for a terrific week and see you next year!
We were looking for a nice beachfront place away from the busy resorts and this place is a gem! We had a nice pool, shade and beach front for swimming and playing in the waves. The seaweed was a little bummer, but the beach is raked and most of the seaweed seemed to go right by and collect further down the beach. The food by Chef Miguel was outstanding, delivered right to the kitchen for family style convenient dining. We hope to stay again in the future!
Liza and Miguel are wonderful hosts. We let Chef Miguel cook for us most of the nights since we didn’t want to leave the house and the beach. Anna is a jewel!
We loved this location and the kindness and professionalism of our hosts.
Teresa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
ANNE B.
19 July 2017
The Boat Villa patio and pool and beach were great
Our family, two parents, son and wife,daughter and husband and grand daughter (4 yr. old) had a memorable week at the Boat Villa. The young adults did a snorkeling trip, but most of the time was spent at the Villa, pool and at the beach. We are all beach people and this property suited our needs perfectly..
We enjoyed staying at the villa Boat. The location and the villa were outstanding. Miguel was an absolutely delightful host. Very friendly and helpful, also fantastic chef. We are hoping to return soon. Thank you Miguel
Miquel and Liza are perfect hosts with an amazing, beautiful and well equipped Villa. They helped us with airport transportation, tours and did a grocery run and had food in the fridge waiting for us. Chef Miquel cooked dinner for us every night and the food is plentiful and delicious. We had a great vacation with our grandkids. We will absolutely book with them again.
The house, pool and beach are all lovely and well maintained. Excellent accomodations for a group or family. Everything one could want or need is provided. Miguel's cooking takes this from a great house to rent to a truly luxurious experience. He prepared 4 dinners for us and each was AMAZING! Thank you Liza and Miguel for being such wonderful hosts. We will be back.
Kathleen L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristina G.
28 July 2018
Clean, beautiful property with your own private beach
Great place to be away from crowds. Very secure and secluded property. It was awesome to return from a day of activities and have dinner that Miguel and Beto had prepared. Food was delicious and priced comparable to any restaurant. I would recommend renting a car if you stay here. We did not rent a car and taxi’s can be expensive. Would recommend this place to anyone.
Kristina G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed our "secret" bit of paradise. Love to have you again!
The 7-night stay started out a little rough due to the bad storm but once the ladies got acclimated to their new environment, things went very well. Not at all what they expected. The food was delicious and the staff and neighbors were very hospitable.
Our stay was perfect! The house was nicer than I realized on the photos and we loved having our private pool and could walk right out to the beach. The pool area and the seaweed on the beach was cleaned daily as was the house (except on Sunday). They have lots of water and beach toys for you to use which was great. We enjoyed having Miguel prepare four of our dinners which were always so delicious. We could just relax in the pool and hang out on the beach! It was a short drive to the market and to the little beach town of Puerto Morales. We also used the photographer Miguel and Liza suggested and had a photo shoot one evening. If we needed anything the hosts were very helpful. Thanks for such a wonderful family memory!
Brenda W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annette M.
23 July 2018
Absolutely Amazing!
This is our second time staying at Secret Beach Villa. We rented all three houses and just enjoyed being with family and friends. The service Miguel and Liza offer is 5 stars better than any hotel concierge. Beto the chef was fantastic the food was delicious...
They take care of the Airport transfers, car rentals dropped off at your villa, chef, Maid and pool service (every day), they even set up Mariachi's to come to our villa for a birthday celebration.
Thank you for making our vacation memorable.
Annette
Annette M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Annette
Love having you! Beto says Hi! hope to see you again!
We stayed in the Boat Villa at Playa del Secreto and had an amazing vacation! The villa was huge and easily accommodated my family of 4 and my in-laws. The option to order meals really set this property apart. The last thing you want to do on vacation is worry about feeding everyone all of the time. Miguel and Beto are fantastic cooks and I highly recommend ordering a few meals during your stay. All of the staff on the property were kind and welcoming. And the BEACH! It was private and so close to the villa, it doesn’t get any better than that. We were asked about the villa a number of times from people walking from near by resorts, they wished that they would have rented here instead. We will definitely be coming back soon!
We stayed in the “Boat House” (largest, middle unit). The location and pool were incredible! The staff was attentive and lovely. This location and convenient proximity to Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and the airport can’t be beat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed being the only party on the property for the first couple of days. Eventually, a second party arrived, but they were thoughtful and a fun addition. The day before we left, a third party arrived and that became a little too many peeps sharing the property in our opinion. Loud music, voices and slamming doors became a little annoying. It just depends on the mix of parties you will encounter how that may impact your stay. It would be a great place for a family reunion where all three properties and people were shared.
Suzanne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks for your review.
The large group in the Shell villa (5 bedroom) booked for 10 people – showed up with 15.
This never happens, it’s hard to say to group with that many kids you can’t stay, you’re over the 10 person per the reservation.
I could of denied entry (never done that) but they got here after dark, it’s another country with a bunch of kids what are they going to do??? They were a repeat guest and never thought that this group would be an issue.
In 20+ years I can count on 1 hand the number of times I have had load guest, the other villa also was unhappy with the noise. I asked this group to keep it down but to be honest this group was like herding cats, it wasn’t just the loudness, they couldn’t even remember to get back to the villa in time for the meals they ordered, my husband Chef Migule waited up to 11pm to serve a dinner they ordered for 6pm. I stress to guest that this is laid back tranquil area – grab a marg and a book kind of environment. You want action stay at a resort.
I’m so sorry they caused a disruption to your group…please give us another chance. This was a very abnormal for our villas I think they other reviews show that.
liza, Miguel & Luna (our dog)
Perfect size for our 2 families of 4. Lots of space in this gorgeous home. The pool was great for our kids and the ocean was just steps away. The kids played in the fine sand that was cleared of seaweed every day. It was quiet and secluded and we really enjoyed the catered food! We would definitely stay here again in the future. Thank you so much Miguel and Liza!!
We loved everything about this place. The location, the beach, the house itself. We ordered dinners 3 times from Miguel. Fantastic. Liza was an amazing commutator and answered everything quickly and thoroughly. Loved ever minute!
Regan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Liza Piorkowski
Hello let me introduce ourselves. My name is Liza and my husband is Miguel, and we are the owners of the Secret Beach Villas since 1997. We got in to the Villa Rental Business quite by accident. We had traveled to Playa del Carmen on a few occasions for vacations. One trip while doing some exploring we decided to check out a road we saw off the main highway. To make a long story short, we found Playa del Secreto, fell in love with it, we bought a villa and decided to rent out when we weren’t using it. We moved from the cold of Metro Detroit in 1999 to live full-time in the warmth of the tropics. Miguel is a professional Chef and cooks for our guest if requested. He has several years of management experience with Club Med - he speaks French, English, Spanish and Italian. Miguel is a Mexican native whom lived in the States for years, he is a real people person (which sorry to say I am not, I’m the computer Geek.) He enjoys fishing and is a real Foodie, we take a lot of Culinary vacations. He is on Facebook and you can read his Passion for food I owned an Engineering Consulting company in Metro Detroit that specialized in the statistical analysis of automotive Camshafts and Crankshafts for the big 3. I traveled all over the world crunching numbers for the big 3 auto companies. Check out my Blog “Getting it Done” in the Mayan Riviera… Life, Work, and all the Guest Luggage!!!
Why they chose this property
We have been around for almost 25+ years now. We know exactly what your are looking for to make our vacation home a great experience for you, that is why we have so many repeat customers and why we have an active Website and Facebook Fan Page (which we can release to you after you book with us due to Homeaways policies - there's a ton more information such as excursions and activities, rental car and airport transportation and our shopping service.)
What makes this property unique
The villa owner is a professional chef. ask for our menu .
Over the years many of our guest really enjoy the welcome dinner – lets them relax the 1st night and get their bearings. The Mexican Welcome dinner - $18 per person (Served on Sat. evening for arrivals – you may also order this meal anytime) • Chicken Flautas • Guacamole • Pico del Gallo & Chips • Beef Fajita • Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas • Mexican Rice • Fried Plantain • Beans • Flan • Margaritas
Secret Beach Villas Welcome Alexa to the villas, along with Amazon Prime Unlimited Music!!!
Check out the Secret Beach Villas Playlist (add your favorite songs to it!) Use as a Bluetooth speaker or even play your own playlist (Alexa can recognize your voice!) Find out a Margarita Recipe, the MXN to USD exchange rate today, The Weather in Playa or Cancun, the history of Puerto Morelos, make a reminder such as airline departure time, or ask it to translate (I use it all the time to translate to the staff!) Even use it to Call Miguel on his cell phone! + the time is always correct!
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests