We came (party of 5) to Mexico for a relaxing vacation and birthday celebration for my 8 year old. We were looking for something quiet, with a pool, near a beach. We got everything we were hoping for! The pictures on the website are accurate, but it’s waaaay better actually being in the home.
Casa Pura Vida, Yucatan was beautiful. The high ceilings and big windows gave the home lots of soft, natural lighting and made it so spacious and breezy. You’re going to love it. The paintings and the beach themed touches throughout the house really accented the design of the home perfectly.
The attention to detail by Mike and Rene was unmatched in my experience with vacation rental properties. Everything that you need is already there. Everything. The kitchen was fully stocked. I only bought the food that I cooked. There was no shortage of kitchenware when we cooked. You could tell that the owners really thought about making this place your beach home away from home.
There were board games to play and books to read. The TV’s are there if you need them, while not being the center of the room. I loved that. There was a whole gym above the garage!! With its own full bathroom!! We truly felt so at home at Casa Pura Vida.
The pool was great! The kids really had a fabulous time and we all loved how pretty the colored lights made the pool area at night. We spent some portion of everyday enjoying the pool.
The rooms were both beautiful. The bunk bed design in the 2nd room was awesome. That was one of the features that stood out to us when were still searching. All the beds were comfortable and there was a reading light and outlet at each bedside. That was such a thoughtful but practical touch!
Mike and Rene were wonderful hosts. They were both so friendly and super helpful throughout the booking process and during our stay. They were gracious enough to exchange our dollars for Pesos since we never hit a bank on our way in. Mike helped us navigate the nearby area to find markets, restaurants, and beaches. They brought us fresh coconut water when my son inquired about the coconut trees. Not to mention the valentine's day chocolates, sweet bread, and wine awaiting us when we arrived. The whole thing was just perfect!
If you can’t tell by now, we were completely enamored with Casa Pura Vida. We had such a wonderfully relaxing time. My son has already requested it, and we all agreed: We will definitely come back.
