Casa Chakté

Bright, Boho Beach Retreat on Tulum's White Sands

A roof deck filled with cushy lounge seating is this oceanview villa’s “cherry on top,” an ideal space to stretch out and take in Tulum’s sands and rolling turquoise surf. It offers views of the sea by day and jungle sunsets by night, and is partly shaded, with sunbeds, hammocks and sofa seating.

Downstairs, the tropical relaxation theme continues in an easygoing, open-plan living room and kitchen, with an island bar and an organic dining table sliced from a tree.

Outdoors, there’s a plunge pool tucked into the jungle vegetation, alongside an intimate private terrace. There's also direct beach access through a forest of palms, where sun loungers and parasols sit on the white sands.

Layout

The primary bedroom is upstairs under a palapa ceiling, with a king-sized bed and an in-room bathroom with rain shower, plus casual living area. A second upstairs bedroom offers built-in sofa seating and an en-suite bathroom and shower within its queen bed space.

The third bedroom (downstairs) has a queen bed with sofa seating and an en-suite bathroom and shower.

Additional information

A private chef, bartender and waitstaff are available at an additional fee, as are private tours, yacht excursions, wellness and beauty services, and babysitting.

Around

The villa is located in Tulum’s Hotel Zone, on a white sand beach with crystal clear waters, walking distance from all the top attractions. This area of the Riviera Maya is famed for its manicured bohemian vibe. There are dozens of boutique resorts, upscale restaurants and beachfront bars, and the area remains lush and natural while being close to exclusive shops, dining and nightlife options.

Once a sleepy village sought after for its remarkable Mayan archeological ruins and the UNESCO-protected Sian Ka’an and Parque Nacional Tulum, Tulum is now a diner’s delight and favorite destination for beachgoers who like their sand and surf with a side of massage, yoga, and wellness. Dense jungle vegetation extends inland from the sea, offering a classic tropical vacation destination with dining under swaying palms and an active outdoor nightlife. In addition to dining, boutique shopping and clubbing, there are dozens of wellness and self-care spas and yoga studios and massage therapists. Nestled into the jungle, the area is also known for its underground cenotes, some veritable underwater caves, others deep blue green holes, all inland waters revered by the ancient Mayans and their ancestors as links to the underworld. The Mesoamerican Reef, the northern hemisphere’s largest, runs along the coast, making for great scuba diving and snorkeling. The Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka’an is full of cenotes as well as diverse flora and fauna unique to the area.

Location

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Nearest airport: Cancun International (1.5 – 2 hours)

Best time to visit

November to April