Tropical Beach Villa sits on the beach at Soliman Bay, a quiet residential bay north of Tulum. The sand runs down to water that stays shallow a long way out, and an outer reef keeps the bay calm most of the time, which makes it one of the easier places on this coast for children to swim and for everyone to snorkel. Kayaks, life jackets and snorkeling equipment are provided, along with beach towels and a shade palapa.
The house is decorated with colorful Mexican tiles and solid mahogany furniture. The open kitchen, dining and living area looks over the pool and the sea, and the beachside pool has a zero-level entry that small children can walk into.
Six bedrooms are spread over three levels, each with its own bathroom, air conditioning, ceiling fans, a safe, its own terrace or patio and a separate keyed entry. Four rooms have a king bed and a single daybed, one has two queen beds and one has a queen. The rooftop suite has views of the ocean on one side and the mangrove estuary on the other.
Capacity is up to 18 people, but no more than 12 adults, so it is built for families rather than groups of friends. Concierge service and housekeeping six days a week are included. A chef and laundry service are available at extra cost, and a high chair and pack-and-play crib can be requested.
Know before you book: there are stairs to every floor above the ground level. Soliman Bay enforces quiet from 10 PM to 10 AM, does not allow loud events, and bans fishing, jet skis, kite surfing and bonfires on the bay. Events need the owner’s written permission and carry extra fees.