Casa Xixim faces Soliman Bay inside a private, gated community about 10 km north of Tulum town. A pathway through the mangroves leads to the house, which has a private beachfront on the bay. The water in front is shallow, good for snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding with the gear the house provides.
The design is minimalist and natural, with screened wood-louver walls that open the rooms to the breeze, an ocean view on one side and a private garden on the other. The villa is 100% solar powered and runs with zero single-use plastic, and it has been featured on Netflix and in AD. A private pool sits by the beach.
There are four suites: the Sky Suite, the Ocean Suite, the Beach Suite and the Garden Suite. The Garden Suite has two queen beds; the manager lists king beds in the other three. Casa Xixim sleeps up to eight, which keeps it relaxed rather than crowded, and it suits two families or a few couples best. There are stairs between levels.
Chef service is included, with meals cooked in the villa. Food and alcohol are paid separately, and chef hours beyond the standard schedule are billed extra. Daily housekeeping, groundskeeping and pre-arrival and on-site concierge are part of the stay, and the manager lists a complimentary weekly tequila and mezcal tasting and an in-villa yoga session.
Worth weighing: this is a quiet, eco-minded house rather than a party villa, and it is a drive from Tulum’s restaurants and nightlife. If you want to walk out to dinner, this is not the right base; if you want a calm bay, good food at home and a small group, it is.