| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 22 positive, 1 negative]
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| 07/21/09 |
Positive
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| It was the fourth time we came to the Riviera Maya with the family. We liked it every single time and we did a lot of sightseeing. This time we went to Craig and Mike's vacation home - we needed to relax. This was the perfect place to do so. The house is spacious, and the boys were busy with body surfing or reading books in the hammock. My husband and I could relax in the lounge chairs by the beach in the shade of palm trees while we watched the kitesurfers surfing by: Fantastic! A few steps through the sand to the house and you could get the drink of your choice. We didn't do any sightseeing tours this time, because we had the perfect beach, the perfect house, the perfect vacation!!! Thank you Mike and Craig for letting us stay at Casa Tranquillo. Barbara, Reto, Luca and Gino |
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Barbara Witschi, Fresno/CA |
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| 05/09/09 |
Positive
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Hello
The web page description and the guset comments are accurate. What doesn't come across is what good value this rental can be. You very much get what you pay for. You can rent basic hotel rooms more cheaply on the beach, but they are basic. Nicer hotels would cost more for 3 rooms and give you much less. The town would be a bit far for staying.
The place is LARGE with multiple common use areas (porch, roof deck, palapas, dining area, living room), comfortable, pleasant, well maintained, has a good kitchen, and is highly suitable for small children.
The setting is both private and immediately accessible to a very nice stretch of beach.
When I checked, there was only 1 other house for rent on the tulum beach -- significantly pricier.
good luck
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seth bagan, brookline, ma |
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| 04/29/09 |
Positive
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| A perfect retreat for relaxation - thanks! From the sugary white sand to the brilliant blue of the water and sky, this is a piece of paradise. The house was well outfitted, large and comfortable, and the setting perfect for either being busy on the boogie board (a new thrill for me) or relaxing with a cerveza, toes in sand. The location is perfect - an excellent base camp for siteseeing to numerous locations and convenient to stores and yet a private feeling. Rooftop patio perfect for sunsets and the swing/palapa great for morning coffee. Great place and very memorable! Craig made sure everything went well - thanks so much! |
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Lenore Hotchkiss, Woodland Park, CO
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| 04/29/09 |
Positive
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We just spent one of our most delightful vacations at Casa Tranquillo. The beach and the view of the ocean are amazing. The house is very comfortable. It was great sleeping with the breeze and the sound of the surf.
We enjoyed sitting on the swings under the palapa with our coffee in the morning, walking up and down the beach, playing in the ocean when the spirit moved us, and just sitting on the beach and watching the world go by.
There is plenty to do and see in the area, but we didn’t get around to half of what we planned because we were having too good a time right where we were.
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Mike Dougall, Woodland Park, CO
(719) 686-7672 |
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| 03/27/09 |
Positive
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Had a great time at your beach paradise Casa Tranquilo! Thank you for the extras of fresh fruit & XX beer. Also, the boogie boards, coolers and a good selection of kitchen stuff. Had everything we needed inside and out. Really miss our yogurt, fresh fruit, and pear vodka smoothies in the morning on the roof or the beach. But back to reality!! Myself, hubby, son (24) and girlfriend (25) really enjoyed the house, beaches, Tulum Pueblo and just hanging out relaxing and swimming.
Enjoyed our visit with Craig and the helpful ideas and suggestions. It was also nice knowing he was only a phone call away to help with anything.
I’ll keep your website bookmarked for future trips and be more than happy to tell others about your beach paradise. We have to go back…….many more restaurants to try out, friends to make and places to explore.
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Wegener Clan, Humphrey, NE |
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| 02/01/09 |
Positive
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| Casa Tranquillo was truly our home away from home. It was everything we expected and more. Our family enjoyed the home, the beach and the entire area very much. The beach is absolutely amazing. We all enjoyed the boogie boards and the kayaks every day we were there. The house was fully stocked with everything you could want. The beer was cold and waiting for us as well as the lovely basket of fruit. We couldn't even eat it all. Thank you so much Craig & Mike. You were great too. We hope to return again with our family. |
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Sharon Rumba, Sechelt, B.C.
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| 09/15/08 |
Positive
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| We had three couples for our stay at Casa Tranquilo. It was a perfect! All three bedrooms are ocean front w/ a fantastic breeze. If you need it, electricity is available 24/7 and the kitchen is equipped w/ everything you need for preparing simple meals. Ocean front with a private beach which is cleaned almost everyday by the groundskeeper (he’ll open coconuts too!) recliners and hammocks! All the beach toys you need, except snorkel gear. The location is convenient to grocery stores, town and excursions. Great location between cabanas and restaurants. I will book again! |
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Richelle, orlando, FL
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| 05/14/08 |
Positive
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Had a great time!!
My daughter had her wedding and Mike and Craig couldn't be more accommodating.
You don't want to miss out on this one and I wouldn't hesitate to return. |
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Richard Cassidy, Parker
3032217281 |
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| 04/25/08 |
Positive
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| Friends Paul and Sara asked us to share their vacation with them. Not speaking Spanish and apprehensive about Mexico, I thought of Hawaii or even a 'closed environment' like Cancun. I am thankful we went to Tulum and stayed at CASA TRANQUILLO instead. I am always skeptical about glowing guestbook comments on a rental website but amen to all of the positive comments. We were immersed in 'real' Mexican/Mayan culture but with all the comforts of home. We always felt safe and welcome around town. We shopped at the local grocery store, drove a rental car and had no problems getting around. Craig and Mike were exceptional hosts, giving us tailored advise on where to go, what to see and where to eat (if you get homesick for American food go to the very clean Subway on the east side of the main drag on the south side of town - I could eat there every day), and we feel they are more friends than hosts. We want to bring back our two kids still at home (13 & 17) to experience what we did. I have a high-pressure job and, having been to various parts of the US and in other countries for vacations, this was THE MOST RELAXING vacation in my life. No phones (Craig/Mike have a cell we used to ask him a couple of questions), no TV (there, but never used) no internet, no news or any other distractions - just pure relaxation sleeping in the hammock on the beach, snorkeling and swimming in clear, deliciously warm Caribbean water and listening to the waves and feeling the warm trade winds lull us to sleep at night. Go up on the roof at night to watch the stars or, in our case, a full moon. It was breathtaking. It is a perfect location to make day trips to Maya ruins (get the Tulum ruins tour guide named Lemuel or his brother)and other sights. In summary - it was wonderful, exceeding my high expectations thanks to Craig and Mike. Go with family or another couple or two. I am so pleased with this vacation and the house, I am glad to email a few photos to anyone who might be reluctant at staying at CASA TRANQUILLO in Tulum. |
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Jeff & Amanda, Utah
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| 04/23/08 |
Positive
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| This home is located in a very cool beach community and the privacy was great. The beach is stunning, clean and the water clear and very warm. We loved boggie boarding and snoozing in the hammocks. This beach house has all the comforts of home and is built in a very eco-friendly way. The beds are REALLY comfortable and words can not explain the view of the beach during a full moon. We loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves. The kitchen has everything you need. Bedrooms VERY spacious. Satelite TV, BBQ, sand toys for kids. The hosts (Craig and Mike)were really great. They could not have been more accomodating and helpful (both with the house and ideas on what to do and how to get around). They were easy to get a hold of using the local cell phone that's in the house. We loved it and didn't want to leave. We highly recommend this to anyone looking for an incredible vacation. Paul and Sara |
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Paul Lewis, Cedar Hills, UT
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| 02/17/08 |
Positive
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We loved staying at Casa Tranquillo!! Our sister was married at Anna y Jose's and it was so convenient to walk from the house to the hotel. The house was much larger than I had imagined, the beds really comfortable with nice linens, the kitchen big enough to allow 3 or 4 of us in there at a time while people could visit across the bar counter. It was so great to have a kitchen. We bought fresh fish from the Fishermen's Cooperativa in town. The grill was great for fish, chicken, and poblano peppers! We made fresh salsas and shopped at the markets in town. The Grocery store was convenient as well, but I love the atmosphere of the markets and the produce was fresher. I also love supporting local family businesses. The roof top was such a pleasant place to be at sunset and at night, the stars are still so visible and bright. I like the conservative use of electricity along the beach in Tulum because it preserves the night sky. The view of the jungle is amazing from the roof and the birds migrate south in the evenings passing by at eye level. I also appreciated the lovely landscaping which gave a nice amount of privacy between the house and the beach. Thank you Mike and Craig for all of your thoughtful amenities and attention, being there to do minor repairs (the gas grill was back on track within a couple of hours!). We hope to be back soon! |
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The Dean Family, Santa Fe, New Mexico |
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| 01/01/08 |
Positive
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| The house is just perfect. Right on the stunning Tulum beach, close to nice restaurants, quiet (except for the sound of waves and gentle breeze), roomy (big enough for two families) and equipped with all that's needed for a beach vacation. The attention and details provided by Mike and Craig is a great plus to all this. We would (and will) come back any time. |
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Peter, Washington DC |
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| 12/26/07 |
Positive
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| We came back for our second visit - and everything was even more fun than the year before. Getting to know the area, the people, and the little city is just as exciting and adventurous as this first time. The accomadations were great - clean and working well. The private beach has was extremely clean and great outdoor furniture to relax and enjoy the perfect weather! Mike and Craig did it again - thanks so much for the time in paradise - We want to come back soon. |
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Rosemary Tucker, Dallas, Texas
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| 12/22/07 |
Positive
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| We would highly recommend Casa Tranquillo. We were in a last minute bind when a previous rental fell thru and Mike did everything possible to help us out. We had a lot of people in the house (which was why we didn't book it originally) but it worked out in the long run. There were a few issues with the water, but one of them was always available by the cell phone they left for us. The HUGE fruit "table" (couldn't even be contained in a basket) fed our group all week...and the fresh cookies and fridge full of beer was an amazing gift - and much appreciated when we arrived late in the evening that first day. The location right on the beach was amazing, and I miss falling asleep to the sounds of the waves. It sounds like they've already taken care of any suggestions I might have added....but maybe a new shower head in the lower bath. Thanks again Mike & Craig. |
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Anonymous, Clarksville, IN |
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| 11/26/07 |
Positive
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| We LOVED our stay at the beach house! We brought our four children ages 13, 10, 6, and 4 and they all had a wonderful time. The house was very accomodating with everything we needed. There is so much to see and do in Tulum!- we will definitely go back to the same house and finish what we missed! We would absolutely recommend this house to anyone! It's fun to hear the ocean waves and to walk out the front to a beautiful beach / ocean view. The beach is not crowded like Can Cun. Plenty of crab/ turtle hunting and the kids loved body surfing every day. My husband enjoyed reading his book under the palapa! Craig and Mike are easy to get in contact with to help or give advice. VERY nice guys thay went over and beyond what a hotel clerk would do. It's a beautiful place to visit - a "real" Mexican place without the tourist hype. A great education for our children along with a beautiful place to vacation! |
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Brett and Meechellle Talbot, West Haven, UT
801-731-7443 |
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| 08/27/07 |
Positive
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| Tulum and Casa Tranquillo were truly amazing and totally exceeded our very high expectations. The pictures do NOT do this place justice - it is very spacious and bright and has everything you need, including satellite tv and boogie boards! The beach is breath-taking, and the rooftop deck is the icing. Mike & Craig were wondeful hosts - can't wait to return. |
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Mary, San Francisco |
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| 08/08/07 |
Positive
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| What an amazing week! The house is HUGE and amazing. It was better than promised. The king size beds were so comfortable. Honestly, I've never slept better. There is no air conditioning, but the breezes off the ocean kept us cool the entire time, and we were there in the middle of July! It's like being in another world. Our teenagers didn't even turn on the TV. We bought all our groceries locally and cooked our meals in the kitchen. It had everything we needed. Don't miss star gazing from the roof-top. There were so many shooting stars we lost count. The absolute best part was about 11 pm, these giant sea turtles come out of the ocean to lay thier eggs! We got right up close to them, took pictures and petted them. Then we watched as they dug massive holes and laid thier eggs. It was incredible! No way could you do all this cool stuff at a cookie-cutter resort. Thanks for everything! We can't wait untill next year! |
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Kyle & Brandi Smith, Colorado Springs, CO |
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| 04/02/07 |
Positive
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| The views and accessibility to our destinations from the house was great. We spent 5 full days there and had a wonderful time. Thanks for having such an awesome house Mike and Craig!!! |
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Rachel & Greg, Huntsville, Alabama |
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| 04/02/07 |
Positive
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| Just got back from an amazing vacation at the house. Mike and Craig really know how to take care of their guests! The house and beach were spectacular. Don't forget to go on the roof for sunrises and sunsets! |
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Robert, Rogersville, AL |
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| 02/02/07 |
Positive
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The house was perfect! We stayed there for 5 days and
everything was as promised: great house with all the
amenities we needed, perfect location, walking
distance to restaurants and bars and close to the
bioreserve. Mike was super helpful, provided a lot of
helpful info and made our stay so pleasant and easy. I
would definitely rent this house again. |
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Needhi |
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| 12/18/06 |
Positive
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| Truly enjoyed the calm serenity and privacy. Great beach, wonderful restaurants within walking distance. Accomodations were everything you promised! Hope to visit again in 2007 and make an annual family event. |
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RC Tucker, Dallas, Texas |
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| 12/11/06 |
Positive
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| This house ROCKS!!! Great beach, Great access, and great atmosphere is just the begining! Thanks Mike!!! |
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Rob |
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