Luxury villa Located near on the Riviera Maya of Mexico in the exclusive yet casual, private, gated, marina/beach/golf/diving resort of Puerto Aventuras. Close to Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cancun. 9 bedrooms providing spacious 'Caribbean Casual' accommodation for up to 18 guests. We will lock off bedrooms and lower rate for smaller groups. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/brisacaribe/hotel/535/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:26:02 EST Just compare this luxurious villa, amenity to amenity with any other villa available on Mexico's Caribbean Coast and we think you will agree, THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE VACATION VILLA. Decorated with unusual pieces of art and furniture collected from a lifetime of travel and life abroad, it is unique and eclectic. Each of the 9 bedrooms is furnished in a different theme. All bedrooms have private security safes, CD/tape/radios, alarm clocks and attached bathrooms with showers, hair dryers and comfy bathrobes. All linens and towels are included. The two on site maids, a gardener and a handyman, ensure things are kept clean and working well. An English speaking property manager will assist you with your check in and is available should you have a problem. A fabulous kitchen, which should please even the most discerning chef. Formal or casual dining, inside or out with seating for all 18 guests. Indoor and 2 outdoor bars, numerous terraces, an entertainment center with American satellite TV offering the networks and more than 30 movie channels, a DVD/video and book library, puzzles and games, XBOX video, 2 private pools with waterfalls (one just for the kids), hammocks under a palapa, volleyball on the sand, scuba diving and snorkeling right in front of the villa, tranquil courtyard with fountain in back, bicycles, telephone and fax, internet, gas and charcoal bar-b-ques, the list goes on.... Massages, diving instruction and equipment rental, babysitting and a cook are all available at the villa for an extra charge. Walking distance to numerous restaurants, shops, internet cafes, pharmacy, car rental, tour operators, church, swim with dolphins, golf, tennis, deep sea fishing charters, sailing and other attractions. Excellent ocean and world renown cave diving area. Day trips to Mayan Ruins and the island of Cozumel. Did we mention the views? SPECTACULAR! the numerous little extras, which add up to so much more. AMENITIES: General • Within gated resort community with private security • Walking distance to 3 scuba diving shops, shore diving, AquaWorld ferry to Cozumel, 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, numerous boutiques, church, pharmacy, post office, 2 internet cafes, 12 restaurants, 4 bars, 3 convenience stores, bank machine, 2 money exchangers, travel agency, 2 tour operators, car rental agency, taxis, gym, spa, deep sea fishing charters, Dolphin Discovery where you can swim with dolphins, kayak rentals, bicycle rentals • 5000 square foot villa constructed in late 2001 • Fully air conditioned (not just the bedrooms like many other villas) • Ceiling fans in every room • Maid service similar to a hotel provided Monday - Saturday • Gardener/pool/maintenance man 6 days per week • English speaking administrator available for check in and to assist with any problems • Covered terraces on ground floor, second floor and rooftop • Pressurized water system to ensure showers and toilets work as you would expect them to •Commercial grade hot water system to ensure you don't run out. (we have tested it, 7 showers running at once, all with hot water and good pressure) • Water softening system • Bottled water provided for drinking • Cellular telephone and fax • 5 bicycles for guest use Bedrooms: total 7 • 3 bedrooms face ocean side, 4 bedrooms face garden/courtyard side • 4 with King size beds • 2 with Twin size beds which can be made up as Kings • 1 with Queen size bed • High quality mattresses (not just uncomfortable hotel grade) • Crib available on request • Quality linens which are changed mid week • Portable CD/cassette stereos and alarm clocks in every bedroom (bring your own music) • Security safe in every bedroom • Each bedroom has attached bathroom Bathrooms: total 7 • All bathrooms have showers, master bathroom has shower, Jacuzzi tub and bidet • Thick quality towels which are changed mid week • Comfy bathrobes • Hair dryers in every bathroom • Bottled water in every bathroom Kitchen • Large pantry stocked with basic condiments and spices • 6 burner gas stove with griddle and oven • Microwave • Large refrigerator • Dishwasher • Coffee maker • Blender • Toaster oven • Juicer • Place settings for more than 14 people • All knives, utensils, serving plates, etc • High chair available on request Great Room • Open to kitchen/pantry with large wrap around counter and stools to seat 6 • Formal dining table seating for 14 people (note how many villas do not have seating for the number of guests they sleep) • Handcrafted furniture and numerous leather sofas and chairs • Opens up to covered terrace with tables and chairs for dining or relaxing outdoors Entertainment room • Surround sound TV system • Satellite TV with American and Canadian programming (not the Mexican/Spanish version common in most villas) • VCR with large video library • Cassette/CD stereo player (bring some of your favorite tunes with you) • Large selection of books, games and puzzles • Wet bar with full size refrigerator stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and complete assortment of liquor. Rooftop Terrace • Additional 1400 sq. ft. of living space, giving you 6400 square feet over 3 floors plus pool, beach and garden areas to spread out over • Covered wet bar with wrap around counter and stools • Gas bar-b-que / grill • Built in benches to enjoy fabulous ocean views at sunset and sunrise or stargaze at night • Tables and chairs available for dining Swimming Pools and Beach • Fresh water pool with 3 levels and waterfall • 3.5m x 7m (11.5 ft. x 23 ft.) • 1.7m (5.5 ft.) deep end for teaching diving • 1.2m (4 ft.) depth which is perfect as a stand up bar • .5m (1.5 ft.) shallow end for the kids • Outdoor shower to rinse off • Natural Saltwater pool • Volleyball court set up on the sand • Hammocks under palapa shade • Beach towels, beach chairs, coolers, pool toys Extras • Wide range of scuba diving courses available for an extra charge. Classroom and pool work can be given in the privacy of Brisa Caribe. Rental equipment available. • Personal dive guide available for an extra charge. • Snorkeling equipment available for rent • Deep sea fishing and scuba diving packages available for an extra charge. • Full "all-inclusive" packages available at extra charge • English speaking baby sitter available at extra charge • Massages, manicures and pedicures available in the comfort of the villa for an extra charge • Special events and wedding planner available for an extra charge (the open air palapa roofed church, the gazebo in the square, the beach, our rooftop and courtyard, all make wonderful settings). • All usage and toll charges for the cellular telephone and fax are an extra charge. Walking distance to scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, tennis, swim with dolphins, para-sailing, deep sea fishing, shopping, dining and more. Near by attractions include Maya Ruins, eco-water parks, ATV tours, jungle canopy zip-lines and more.... DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Villa No. of Rooms: 9 Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/brisacaribe/hotel/535/7/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:26:02 EST