Playa del Secreto, a private crystal white beach where all the tropical ambiance awaits. The town of Playa del Carmen is just 15 minutes away for shopping, dining, dancing and much more. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Cancun_Mexico/casadelsecreto/hotel/1665/16/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:13:31 EST Reserve Casa del Secreto and have this lovely 3 bedroom / 3 bath vacation home all to yourself. There is extra room for your group, since each bedroom has a loft for an additional guest. The house sleeps 6 people with an additional loft bed in all 3 guest rooms for children or young adults. Reserve your vacation home today. Very private, Casa del Secreto is the only luxury vacation home at Playa del Secreto that has only 1 other villa (the owner's villa) on the property and has a pure powder white sand beach front. Casa del Secreto consists of two independent villas on a large 2 acre oceanfront lot. The lower level villa is kept as a private residence. The upper villa is a luxury 3 bedroom / 3 bath complete vacation home with private entrance, terrace and full kitchen. It is possible to combine both the upper and lower villas as a very large 5BR/5B villa at an additional rate. An interior stairwell joins the 2 villas. This stairwell is closed off by large wooded doors that can be opened, creating a single large villa. AMENITIES: Casa del Secreto Vacation Villa is the upper villa of only 2 villas on a large 2 acre beach front lot. This Mexican Caribbean style villa is filled with hand-carved furniture and one of a kind beautiful pieces. Very private, Casa del Secreto is the only luxury vacation home at Playa del Secreto that has only 1 other villa (the owner's villa) on the property and has a pure powder white sand beach front. The lower villa is kept as the private residence of the owners. When the owners are not in residence, it is possible to combine both Casa del Secreto and the lower villa as a very large 5BR/5B villa at an additional rate. An interior stairwell joins the 2 villas. This stair well is closed off by large wooded doors that can be opened, creating a single large villa. Casa del Secreto is maintained in excellent condition and equipped with all your desired luxuries. 3BR/3B - master bedroom has sunken tub and a private entrance to terrace. Each room as a queen bed and a single loft bed intended for older children or teenagers. The villa can sleep 9, but preferably 6. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a 6 burner gourmet stainless steel stove/oven and stainless refrigerator. - A/C - Washer/dryer (staff does laundry) - Hand carved dining table seats 8 - Cable TV, VCR, stereo CD player - Alarm clock-CD player, coffee/tea service and blow dryer in each bedroom - Telephone - Partially stockedb bar, cases of beer kept in stock and available - Blender, toaster, coffee maker, cuisenart, fine dining and cook ware - Panoramic terrace with furniture and large hand-made chess game table - Exquisite hand-painted murals on the cathedral and vaulted ceilings - Luxury linens, towels, beach towels and furnishings - Fabulous pool with 3 water depths - Pool bar with built in stereo and pool side speakers, blender - Pool/grill settee area - Built in gas grill - Pool bath house with hot shower, WC, sink - 2 thatched beach palapas with beach furniture - 2 ocean kayaks, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, pool floats, pool basketball/volleyball, sand castle building equipment - Hammocks under the many coconut trees in the garden area and poolside. - Beach just 6 feet away - Playa del Secreto is over 1 mile long of white sand, perfect for snorkeling and swimming - Large 2 room Robinson Cruiso Palapa play house among the coconut - trees w/swinging bridge etc. - Full-time staff, intercom system for 24hr. access to staff quarters. - 1994 Blazer available for rent - Round trip transportation between Playa del Secreto and the Cancun airport for up to 8 guests is included with the rental of Casa del Secreto's Explorer or Blazer. - Chef/cook available upon request - Masseuse available upon request - Arrangements available for snorkeling, diving, fishing, swim with dolphins, Mayan ruin tours, etc. - Restaurants 7-15 minutes away in Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen - Cancun international airport just 20 minutes away ACTIVITIES: From May to October, giant 300 lb. sea turtles arrive at Playa del Secreto each year to lay their eggs. Each night, as many as 10 new nests can be found on the Playa del Secreto beach. You may sit in the sand next to these wonderful creatures and watch as they lay their eggs and then walk with them as they return to the sea. It is an experience of a lifetime! Snorkeling Snorkeling trips to nearby reefs are available. The 2 hour trip is on a fully equipped boat with a bathroom and includes beer, soft drinks and snack. Make a reservation through the house manager at Casa del Secreto. Fishing Charters Sub Aqua Explorers offers deep sea fishing charters from Puerto Morelos. Refreshments, bait and tackle included. Tours The Mayan Riviera covers the coast south of Cancun. There are hundreds of attractions to see and activities to try. From climbing the large Mayan pyramid at Coba to snorkeling at the Xcaret ecopark, you will find unique entertainment to suit all tastes. We can assist you with arranging visits to any area attraction. Cave Tour Aktun Chen caves has a tour that takes you back 5 million years, in just an hour and fifteen minutes. Learn about how the Mayans used the caves, as well as the formation process of the stalactites, stalagmites and the cave itself. After touring pathways along beautiful cave formations, you see a breathtaking cenote of crystal clear water with a depth of 12 meters, and a no less magnificent vault with thousands of stalactites. Jungle Tours Let Goyo take you off the beaten path for a truly memorable experience. This ever so colorful gentleman can provide you with custom jungle and hiking tours to isolated Mayan villages, ruins and cenotes. Scuba Diving Sub Aqua Explorers offers scuba diving, snorkeling, and night reef snorkeling from Puerto Morelos. Established in 1983, Scuba Mex is the oldest dive shop south of Cancun, Mexico. You can trust their experience diving the area to show you the best dive possible. Cancun Airport Transfers Transfers from the Cancun Airport can be arranged by e-mailing marand@puertomorelos.com.mx Round trip transportation between Playa del Secreto and the Cancun Airport for up to 8 guests is included with the rental of Casa del Secreto's Explorer or Blazer. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Vacation Rental Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Cancun_Mexico/casadelsecreto/hotel/1665/16/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:13:31 EST