Casa Vela - Beachfront luxury lodge with private chef & staff

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9.7Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
"Over the years, I have stayed at more than a dozen VRBOs in exotic locations all over the world. Above all, this property exceeds its description. It's just a really special place with a dedicated ser..."
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9.7 / 10
Outstanding(31 Ratings)

Villa in State of Quintana Roo

13 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths

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About this villa rental

Welcome to Casa Vela, a luxurious lodge nestled on a 100-acre estate with unparalleled Caribbean views and over 250 meters of beachfront. This 450 sqm luxury treehouse is handcrafted from sustainable Mexican hardwoods, offering unique sea and jungle views.

Just 35 minutes south of Cancun International Airport, this property provides a complete immersion in the lush natural beauty of Mexico.

Access to Casa Vela begins by traversing a mile of managed jungle, a pristine park maintaining its authentic wilderness. Two-thirds of the way along the path, you leave your car or taxi, and the staff bring you by golf cart to Casa Vela along our private bridge.

Comfortable Accommodation:
- Four luxurious suites accommodating up to 8 adults and a few children
- All suites overlook the Caribbean Sea
- Two family suites with two Queen beds and ensuite full bathrooms
- Two luxury suites with King-size beds, ensuite full bathrooms, and additional sleeping arrangements for children
- The larger luxury suite features a freestanding bathtub

Interior Feeling:
- Two-story open air palapa with full ocean views
- Tropical furniture handcrafted on-site
- Large solid hardwood dining table for ten guests
- Two smaller tables for dining or table games

Outdoor Bliss:
- Private beachfront with 250m of exclusive access
- Dedicated bar area creating a beach club atmosphere
- Lounge chairs for relaxation by the sea
- Two kayaks and two paddle boards for ocean exploration
- Ping-pong table for competitive fun

Delightful Dining:

The price per night includes:
- Service of private chef for three custom meals daily
- Meals tailored to individual food allergies or preferences
- Chef consultation at welcome dinner for personalized adjustments

Professional Cleaning:
- Daily housekeeping provided by staff
- Concierge available to organize boat trips, historical tours, and bespoke experiences

The daily rate includes lodging and chef service for up to eight people. There is a charge of $100 per day for each additional adult and $50 for each child under 12.

Food ingredients (at cost +25%) are charged to guests, along with a cleaning fee of $300 US for 5 days, plus $60 US per day for additional days.

All additional costs will be clearly communicated and managed through the VRBO platform or paid upon arrival as per arrangements made during your booking process.

Book Casa Vela now for an unforgettable luxury experience in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. We look forward to welcoming you!

Amenities at Casa Vela - Beachfront luxury lodge with private chef & staff

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10
Outstanding(31 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2025
The house is beautiful and very comfortable. The rooms are large with seating and work areas. The living/dining is open to the ocean breezes. The kitchen is well equipped but during our stay the dishwasher was not working and the freezer broke down midweek - the bar at Tres Rios graciously gave us ice. For 1500 a day the kitchen should have been totally working. Swimming for our grandchildren was not the best but the very nice beach next door was easy to walk to. The drive up to the house was exceptional through the mangroves and Alibar would ferry us from the road to the house by golf cart. One drawback was the construction next door from 7-6 but the bedrooms were on the opposite side of the house so were very quiet
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2023
Over the years, I have stayed at more than a dozen VRBOs in exotic locations all over the world. Above all, this property exceeds its description. It's just a really special place with a dedicated services team that makes your stay magical. We had eight members of the family on this particular trip, so I highly recommend the "Chef package" because the food was fantastic. During your stay, Alberto, who designed and built the house, coordinates everything via WhatsApp and is very knowledgeable and responsive. The freshwater cenote down the beach is great for a dip. The home itself is beautiful and unique. I would definitely recommend this experience for a family reunion.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2019
We had a wonderful stay over Thanksgiving. 4 adults and 7 kids ages 3-14. We were able to arrange everything ahead of time including airport transfers, excursions, food ideas (we hired a chef) and food and beverages to have stocked at the house. I emailed with both the house manager Alberto and the owner Bruce as well as spoke to Bruce on the phone. Every detail was taken care of including a very traditional American Thanksgiving meal, which was amazing! We ended up changing our plans a few different times due to the kids wanting to do different activities and it was no problem at all. I simply messaged Alberto using the WhatsApp and arrangements were immediately taken care of. We gave the chefs ideas ahead of time and they were very good about fixing not only traditional Mexican foods but also some typical kids foods such as pizza, cheeseburgers and chicken strips in case the kids didn't care for the Mexican fare. The chefs were amazing and very friendly. We used a translation app to communicate with them better. My kids now know how to ask for ice cream in Spanish - "More helado por favor!" The house itself was roomy, clean and beautiful. It is exactly as it looks in the pictures. The beach was amazing. The only reason I gave it 4 stars for location was that the water right in front of the house is not that great for swimming. Our kids wanted to swim and boogie board so we ended up going to a different beach in Tulum for that but it was nice to go off on a few excursions which we would have done anyway. If you don't care about swimming, the beach is amazing and you can kayak and use the stand up paddle boards. You can also walk down the beach to the cenote and swim in that which is very refreshing. There are tons of activities in the area if you care to go on excursions such as cenotes, mayan ruins at Coba and Tulum, the Xcaret parks (which we were planning to do but ended up going to Tortuga cenotes and Tulum beach instead.) It's nice to come back to a quiet beautiful house at the end of the day. If you simply want to relax in peace and quiet the whole time, this house is for you. Alberto arranged a masseuse to come, we had chefs on hand and 24 hour security. No reason to leave if you don't want to. It could use a few more activities for kids so keep that in mind. We ended up going to Walmart and purchased some balls, beach toys and boogie boards as there were none at the house. Overall we had a great stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2019
I hope Bruce and Alberto are ready for 6 new roomates as we never wanted to leave. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were 100% taken care of. The property was exactly as described and honestly was even better in person (if that's even possible). It had every amenity you could ever want and everything was glorious. The staff was incredible and very unobtrusive but were there for us for everything we needed. They became our mini family while we were there. The rooms and common areas were perfect, location was exactly what we needed and the nearby cenote was perfection. We paddleboarded and kyaked every day, we even took a snorkel and centoe tour and had a day of whale watching and fishing. We truly are all heartbroken to have to leave. But i guarantee we will be back. Thanks to Bruce, Alberto, CeCe and Anibar for making this the best birthday I will ever have.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this villa?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Casa Vela - Beachfront luxury lodge with private chef & staff. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Casa Vela - Beachfront luxury lodge with private chef & staff pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Casa Vela - Beachfront luxury lodge with private chef & staff?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.