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La Casita de Chelem House / with a beautiful Mayan pool

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Outdoor pool
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Chelém, MEX
  • Place, Chelem Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Progreso Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Progreso Pier
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

La Casita de Chelem House / with a beautiful Mayan pool

This house has been designed and built for his mother, for the Architect Mauricio Pinto.
The house has original furnishings and designed with recycled materials. Finished with walls of stone, Italians tiles and Venetian.
This beautiful house is located right on the beach. The casita has a circular mayan pool and is surrounded by coconut palm trees making it a very relaxing environment to enjoy a warm sunset.
The view from the pool is fantastic. You feel like you're inside the sea.
The house has a dining room with a round table that can fit up to 9 people and is decorated with seashells and stones that are common to the region.
Here are four big doors so that you have a great sea views and pool.
The area is decorated with a painting of the family history at the beach from the grandparents
The kitchen is in the center of the house and is designed to fit the whole family.
Its roof has a diamond-shaped design, decorated with lamps produced by the Mayan . It is completely equipped with full size refrigerator, stove with four burners, oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, blender, dishes, utensils, glasses, pans and a breakfast bar overlooking the living room.
The casita has two bedrooms, both with ceiling fans and closets. The front bedroom has a king size bed, air conditioner and a beach front view in a balcony. The back bedroom has a full size bed and is connected to a bathroom. The bed is constructed with two doors very old, from a house in the historic center of the city of Merida.
These doors are over a hundred years old.
The second bathroom has direct beach access; directly to the ' Terraza las hamacas '.
Connected to the side of the house is La Terraza Lunar, or The Moon Terrace, which is a lovely patio decorated with palm trees, called xit in Mayan, and irises.
It offers the ideal place to unwind after a day in the sun and admire the night sky.
The house comes with hot water and gas and TV cable ( SKY ) and also has wireless internet.
The natural beauty of the area is clear, but the inside of the house is also decorated with the
perfect combinations of furniture and plants to create an exotic environment, and the house is designed so that the view of the beach can be admired from anywhere on the inside.
The azure sea is 86 degrees in the summer months, perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, and shelling. The house is located at the border of a fishing town called Chuburna, which is a non-tourist area and it is very quiet and private. The gentle, warm ocean is inviting and refreshing. The cooling ocean breeze is the perfect air conditioner. Enjoy coffee or a cold drink sitting out in the terrace, take a stroll on the beach, read a book or just relax in a hammock all day long.
You hardly find a house so fantastic....!!!!
We own three beach front houses in this area, and we rent all three.

Please see the other houses:
La Tintinki and La casa del Xix You're not going to find better homes in the area.

The town of Chelem description:
Chelem is a small fishing town with a calm environment which makes it the ideal place to relax and enjoy the sea. Chelem is known for its sandy streets, coconut palm trees, and a multitude of animal life including flamingos, ducks, pelicans, herons, and at the end of a rainy day, dolphins are know to appear across the horizon.

At lunch time in town, you can enjoy fried or steamed fish or any other type of fresh seafood that
you can imagine. For dessert you can enjoy pie and pudding made from the freshest of coconuts.
Chelem has a bakery, pharmacy, 4 tortilla factories for fresh daily tortillas, several small grocery stores, hardware stores for all your household and fishing needs, a cell tower to stay in touch with home as well as internet cafes in nearby Progreso.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to Chelem Park. An outdoor pool is available. The villa offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, 2 bathrooms, and Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Progreso Beach and 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Paseo de Montejo
As a guest of this villa, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Progreso villa is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

La Casita de Chelem House / With a Beautiful Mayan Pool Villa
La Casita de Chelem House / With a Beautiful Mayan Pool Progreso

La Casita de Chelem House / with a beautiful Mayan pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Casita

Wonderful place to relax. Quite a long way from the town centre so you will need a car. A joy to just step out onto the beach every morning and the pool was lovely and cool in the afternoon. Comfy beds, good kitchen and bathroom facilities. No washing machine so you will have to use the laundries in Chelem. 2 weeks went by far too quickly!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W., Minneapolis USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, charming beach home

My husband, friend and I stayed at the Casita for a week. Sitting on comfortable chairs on patio or in the pool looking directly onto the gulf was incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Two comfortable bedrooms, each w bathroom w hot water; also an outdoor shower. Kitchen well equipped. Twice guys stopped by selling fresh fish and seafood which was a welcome surprise. Recommend having a car-about a 40 minute walk into Chelem town and good for day trips. Hosts Jose and Maria Elena are lovely people and timely communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT STAY

Great hosts.......Great Property .......Great experience !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

House Hunting

We stayed here well house hunting in the area. Liked it so much we purchased a home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chelem

This house was just what we were looking for. Very private with its own little beach. The house is decorated so cute and is real homey. It is centrally located and we were able to take day trips and see all that we wanted to. The hosts were so sweet and helpful. They brought us coffee and sweet bread. They genuinely want their guests to feel at home. Unfortunately a storm came through, which we love storms, but it knocked the power and water out so we weren’t able to enjoy the house as longed as we wanted to. Jose was very understanding and refunded us for the days we did not use. We plan to go back for sure!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P., Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Piece of Paradise!

WOW! We had such a wonderful stay at this property, from the moment we were greeted by Jose and his wife - we felt at home. The home is spacious and well stocked, but you stay here for the views!! The hosts went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and well received, from tips on local places to visit, eat as well as local services. The beach area is peaceful, beautiful and natural - far away from the crowds. Will be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray W., LANCASTER

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house and host

Hard to say which was better, the host, the house, or the location. We only stayed a week, but we loved it. The house has everything you need, and is quite comfortable. Chelem is a great little town, with more than 20 places to eat. You do need a car, as things are spread out. We visited the more upscale restaurants in nearby Progresso several times. Our hosts met us at the house when we arrived and took us through everything about the house. Everything worked fine and we had no problems. Jose was always at the ready if we needed anything, which we didn’t. If hearing the soothing sounds of the waves as you sleep is your idea of a great vacation, check this house out. We hope to revisit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHARLIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location!!!

Beautiful authentic Mexican house right on the beach. Beautiful location and pool. Being an American, The only downside for me was not being able to flush toilet paper.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

LaxCasita de Chelem was possibly the most relaxing place we have ever been. The beach, the house and everyone we met were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanfront

Very nice being right on the ocean
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bunny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than pictures

The property was wonderful! Comfortable home right on the beach With private pool lovely. The bed was super comfy the home had many areas to sit and chill while taking in the breezes. Jose and Maria Elaina greeted us and we could not ask for a better hosts. Highly recommend for families, friends or simply a romantic getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Y., MONTRÉAL, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a getaway

We rented this house last December for 8 days. The location is great, just close enough to the village but just far enough to relax. The house looks better in real life than what the pictures on this site show. We were 2 couples (so 4 adults) and the house was big enough to accommodate us comfortably with each couple having their own bedroom and bathroom. The two terrasses are great, we spent all our evenings outside. Lastly, Jose is a very caring and courteous owner which added to our experience. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha A.

DREAM VACATION

We had the most memorable and incredible stay at the beautiful Casita De Chelem. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the amazing owners. We traveled with a large wedding group and had rented the 3 beautiful homes on the large lot. The owners made us feel right at home and took the time to give us all a personal tour of each beach house. They gave us detailed information about the amenities in the home as well as the local area. We greatly appreciated the extra care and hospitality they provided. The Casita was a dream beach house! It far exceeded our expectations in the best way possible. As soon as we walked through the front door we fell in love. The beautiful décor, tropical breeze, breathtaking views and infinity pool overlooking the Gulf left us speechless. We felt like we were living in a postcard! La Casita was equipped with all we needed – kitchen supplies, a grill, comfortable living room and bedroom accommodations and WiFi! The home was wonderful, but we spent most of our time outside enjoying the perfect weather, pool, beach and beautiful sunsets. It was truly a dream vacation. The owners are special people and we are so grateful for all they did to make us feel welcome at La Casita and in Mexico. Their commitment to providing the finest accommodations and personal service to all guests is what made our stay most memorable. We loved La Casita and cannot wait to plan our next trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Simply wonderful!

The casita is so charming, and is filled with creative details, great artwork done by the owner, comfortable living areas, and just about anything needed to make it a truly great experience. I was there for a month, and anytime some little thing needed attention the owner was very responsive and made sure that all was well. I would go back in a heart beat, as the house is in a great location close to both Chuburna and Chelem, not too far from Merida to go into the city for little day trips for sight seeing and shopping, a quick drive to Progreso for a good grocery, or a doctor if needed, etc. There are many little surprises in the area for dining, including a Thai Restaurant just down the road, and lots of friendly residents who are both locals and expats. The beach is wonderful, and a great place to watch the birds dive for fish, or an evening sunset.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

lynne p.

Very quiet, peaceful location just steps from the ocean

Casita is plenty big for 2 couples and has the amenities necessary for cooking at home. WiFi is excellent if you opt for it and there are some English TV programs. House can be very noisy when the winds are strong due to the close proximity to the water. Lovely Mayan pool on the patio and shady areas to sit outside. Had a couple of minor issues and Mauricio and his father Jose were there immediately to attend to them. Very attentive owners and a lovely fruit basket and fresh flowers upon our arrival. Chelem is a very quiet village - no resorts, no nite clubs and Spanish speaking. Fresh fruit, fresh fish and groceries can be found in town as well as some good local restaurants A car is recommended if you wish to explore the other villages and visit Progresso. This is a destination to relax, read and watch the waves
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Opinión de la estancia

Es un lugar muy agradable y el mar precioso. La Casa muy cómoda y funcional Estar en la orilla de la playa es lo mejor , preciosos amaneceres y atardeceres. El sr José y su familia muy atentos y amables . Fuimos en invierno y la alberca está muy fría ,no pudimos disfrutarla. Sugiero el cubrimiento nocturno para templar un poco. La disfrutamos mucho y Sin duda regresamos .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021