This villa, perched on the beachfront near Tulum, is a masterpiece of design. Built with strong lines and a beautiful combination of wood, pasta tiles, limestone and polished concrete, it both blends in with its natural surroundings, using traditional building practices, and stands out.
One of the most exciting features of the house is the way the interiors and their surroundings are allowed to merge. Throughout the house there are screened wood louvers, instead of glass windows, to let the sea breeze waft through. There are also some spaces where windows and walls have been left out of the equation altogether, bringing the lovely ocean views and breezy palm trees into the villa.
The house has four generously-sized bedrooms and more than enough space for a large group to relax in. There’s a huge living room, rooftop and lower-level terraces, hammocks sprinkled around the grounds, a stunning outdoor pool, and a native tropical garden, with home-grown coconuts, veggies, herbs and bananas.
Add a chef service, personal concierge, live-in groundskeeper and daily housekeeping – and start unwinding.
The owners stress that this home is not intended for late-night parties. There are no TVs in the bedrooms. However there are books, a deck of cards, a high-definition movie projector and screen, a library of movies, epic views, and an unbelievably amazing night sky.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Bathrooms feature locally-made eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner and soaps, which are also available for purchase. Bedrooms have Tuft & Needle mattresses, with Frette bedlinens (and towels).
The house is built with sustainability in mind. It uses solar power, has green roofs, and collects rainwater. Staff recycle and compost.
Other features include laptop-sized safes, air conditioning, a HD projector with pulldown 133″ screen, streaming media, surround sound and device hookup.
The gourmet kitchen has a gas range, large dining table and bar-top island. There’s also a blender, toaster, outdoor grill, oven, citrus juicer, french coffee press, and a bunch more gear. Water-coolers are provided, as well as gourmet coffee and some welcome snacks.
AROUND
One of the best kept secrets of the Riviera Maya, Bahía de Soliman is a tranquil turquoise bay with a coral reef full of wildlife. The villa is tucked between the ocean and the mangrove jungle, only five minutes from the Tulum Ruins, and just 15 minutes north of Tulum Pueblo.
The owners of the property report that most guests are happy spending their days lounging by the pool, exploring the beach, waking for sunrise, bird watching, kayaking and snorkeling. However, adventure is available if needed: beaches, Mayan ruins, jungle tours, artisan crafts, restaurants and night life. Just ask.
LOCATION
Soliman Bay, Yucatan, Mexico. Nearest airport: Cancun (1.5 hours).
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Year round.
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