| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 20 positive, 0 negative]
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| 06/24/08 |
Positive
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| I went to the Villa with my wife and 3 other couples for a week. Yes we left the kids at home! We have been to the Cancun area 2 times before at an all inclusive and I have to say I much prefer the Villa for the simple reason of privacy. No one there to bother you. The location of the Villa is another plus. There are alot of things to do there if you wish. You are at the hub of activities. Everything is only a few miles away. My 2 favorite places were Yal-Ku Lagoon and Xcacel beach. Xcacel beach is the locals favorite beach becouse it has large waves and a cenote at the south end. Go on week days, there is hardly anyone there; on weekends the locals are there. Xcacel beach is located just north of Xel-Ha on the highway. The town of Akumal is a small charming town without commercial influence. Akumal has great eateries; for example Lucys and our very frequent stop Lol Ha beach bar resaurant. Make sure to order a Mayan Coffee after your evening dinner. Very relaxing atmosphere. We went to lots of places and to name a few good ones is Xel-Ha (get the all day inclusive!), Cozumel island, and a fun stop was Hidden worlds. I can go on and on. If you just want to stay at the Villa and relaxe it is a perfect place to stay. A clean beach and the house is cleaned every day as well as the laundry! I will not be going to a resort any time soon after staying at the Casa de Acacia! |
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Andy Sytsma, Granite Falls, WA.
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| 04/15/08 |
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Our family reunion at the Casa de Acacia was a real treat, and rather well-priced I feel. With ages ranging from 3 and 4, through teens to parents and grandparents, the home and property accommodated us quite well, as did the nearby overflow Casita. Maggie cooked one excellent fish menu and was helpful in our need to find a hospital for a sick child. The location on the beach, and the view from the patio across the palm-shaded, sandy garden to the beach and water were lovely, and I would have no hesitancy in returning. All ages enjoyed the hammocks and chaise longues, and the wee ones especially enjoyed the splash pool, shelling, night time hermit crabs and occasional iguana visits. The large bird shadows that would suddenly appear belonged at least once to a frigate bird, and more often to the pelicans. And the Caribbean breezes were as balmy as ever, providing good memories and a good trip!
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| 03/19/08 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful week we spent at Casa de Acacia. The house was a perfect setting for a relaxing vacation - Casa de Acacia has the absolute best entry point along the whole beach. Every necessity was provided for us and we loved spending the entire day just enjoying the beauty of the area. Everything was so clean and well-kept. We are already hoping to make it back soon to Casa de Acacia. |
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Anonymous, West Des Moines, Iowa |
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| 02/20/08 |
Positive
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02/19/2008
We just returned from two wonderful weeks in Casa de Acacia. The house was very comfortable and accommodated our needs very nicely. We had a wonderfully relaxing vacation with our son, daughter-in-law and three young grandkids who absolutely loved the pool! With snorkeling and kayaking available right out the back door we were in heaven! We hope to be back in the future. |
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Donald Williams, Oregon
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| 01/13/08 |
Positive
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| My biggest concern with booking a very special family vacation through the internet, was not knowing if the charming pictures of the Villa were outdated or if the lovely description was poetically inflated. The moment we arrived, my worries evaporated and everyday my appreciation for the property and the extremely gracious staff grew more and more. I was the hero of the family for finding this jewell of a setting for 5 (very hard to please, well seasoned) travelers. This will be the first of many trips to Casa Acacia. Book this property with full confidence that you will be completely pampered in a tranquill and hospitable vacation Villa. |
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Anonymous, Bosque County Texas |
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| 08/08/07 |
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Well I never thought it could happen but it did. Last year I had the most wonderful week at Casa de Acacia with friends.Thought it couldn't get any better but it did. This year I brought my new husband along. We even got to watch a loggerhead turtle lay her eggs right in front of the Villa! Maggie kept the Villa spotless and cooked us the best meal on our last night there.(You just must try her chicken taco soup!) My husband fell in love with the peaceful relaxed atmosphere of the Villa
just as I did last year. We look forward to next year when we will be held again in the peaceful embrace of this paradise. |
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Susan Hardage, Marietta, GA
404-406-0043 |
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| 07/31/07 |
Positive
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On a scale of 1 to 10, we give Casa de Acacia a 25! WE WISH WE COULD HAVE STAYED THERE FOREVER!!!The place is incredibly beautiful!!!! The sea is warm and calm so it's perfect for snokeling and kayaking. The villa is huge with a great roof top deck, ideal for shooting stars sightings!!! We were 6 people (a family of 4 plus a couple) and everybody had their own space. But we spent most of time in the pool, hammock or chaise longue!!! Akumal is a quiet place but there are many things to do if you feel like it. We had the wonderdul opportunity to see a turtle lay its eggs right on our beach and the next day, we released 80 baby turtles!!!! Our youngest daughter even swam with a giant turtle in Akumal bay. We went to extraordinary Yal Ku Lagoon,saw millions of colorful fish, we ate great meals with our feet in the sand, we went to Tulum. WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME!!! WE DEFINITLY RECOMMEND CASA ACACIA TO EVERYBODY!!!!!!
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Nathalie Michel, Candiac (Quebec)
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| 06/20/07 |
Positive
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| Casa Acacia is a very relaxing home. We had four young adults and children and they were never board. Great snorkeling right outside your doorstep. Plenty of room in the house with a large group - there are two living rooms. Quiet beach in a secure neighborhood. We even forgot what day of the week it was! |
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Sharon Wahl, Blue Mounds, WI
608.437.2199 |
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| 06/06/07 |
Positive
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| We loved Casa de Acacia!!! It was truly a great vacation. The house was perfect, the beach great, Magy was wonderful and Jorge kept the grounds beautiful. We would like to return...it was an easy place to relax and feel like were were in another world! |
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Rene' Suruda, Auburn, Washington
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| 04/10/07 |
Positive
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| Casa de Acacia is a haven for the world weary traveller seeking paradise. Here you can escape from the frenzy of Cancun and the rest of the "gringo strip".South Akumal Bay is so tranquil, perfect for kayaking or snorkeling. Maggie and Jorge will treat you like family. Tropical birds lured by the Villa's lush garden will visit you each morning. Climb the stairs to your rooftop in the morning and watch the sun climb out of the sea or, wait until twilight to watch it slip down into the forest across from the villa. No tengo las palabras. You have to experience this place to understand. |
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Bonita Kolb, Salt Lake City Utah
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| 07/30/06 |
Positive
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| I just got back from Paradise! This was my first stay at the villa along with seven other friends. I had no idea how beautiful this place was going to be. The villa, flowers, beach, blue water, and watching shooting stars from the roof are etched in my memory forever. My thanks to Sweet Maggie and Jorge for looking after us so kindly. I will return and look forward to being held in the peaceful embrace of this paradise. |
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Susan Kalski, Marietta, Georgia
404-406-0043 |
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| 07/29/06 |
Positive
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07-29-06
Our third visit, and it just keeps getting better!!! We weren't sure what to expect after the hurricane but if it's possible, the villa and the beach are even better. This place is exactly what I picture 'my' heaven to be and we can't imagine going anywhere else on vacation. We had three teenagers with us (and have before as well) and they LOVE it!!!I never heard, 'we're bored'. Maggie and Jorge are wonderful. Her meals are incredible and she is so sweet. You just cannot go wrong here. I was in a wheelchair recovering from surgery on a broken leg...and it was still wonderful!!! The peoople there are some of the friendliest we've found in our travels. You just have to see it to believe it!! Thanks again Pete!!
The Stanko's
Woodstock, GA
Please feel free to contact us for a referral. |
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Sherry, Woodstock, GA
404-313-8897 |
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| 07/20/05 |
Positive
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| Casa Acacia gave us what we had hoped to find. Here are the highlights: beautiful bay for swimming and snorkeling, reading in hammocks, eating well (Maggie's cooking and several restaurants in Akumal, we wrote about them in the guest book), drinking Don Julio and Rum punches as the sun set - "Oprah's On!" time for a cocktail, and a visit from Daniel, a Mayan Shaman, for a massage on the outside deck. Watch out for Maggie's salsa - tasty but muy caliente! |
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Terri & Jim Dowell, Jacksonville, Florida
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| 05/03/05 |
Positive
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What a wonderful vacation we had in April. The
house was situated beautifully, the staff so friendly
and accomodating and the surrounding area a
delight to explore. We enjoyed Tulum for shopping
and banking, third floor sunsets, visiting the Mayan
ruins and most of all relaxing at Casa de Acacia.
The snorkeling was magnificent! The kayaking fun!
All you need is good company for the best vacation
spot around. Thanks, Pete and Lois! Eileen Perkins |
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Eileen Perkins, Los Gatos, CA
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| 05/02/05 |
Positive
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| Casa Acacia is the best villa in Akumal. It is equipped with every amenity and service you could ever need including wireless internet access.The staff is incredible and thorough. These people strive to meet your every whim. We give it 2 thumbs up, 6 stars and an A+ for comfort and attention to detail. We have rented this villa 5 times and will rent it many more times in the future. The manager is American and speaks English. The housekeeper and yard workers speak Spanish. I speak very little Spanish and it works just fine. Private beach, private pool and hammocks everywhere. The most beautiful view in the world. We just got back and miss it already. If you want a real getaway with peace and quiet on a sandy white beach, you found it. There's a Sam's just down the road. There's a pharmacy near by. At night go out on the 3rd floor to the roof and watch the stars and clouds. Six of us sat up there (with drinks in hand) playing, "What does that cloud look like?". Best answer (a dancing bear). I haven't had such relaxing fun in a long time...Don't miss it... |
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Patrick McSweeney, New Orleans, Louisiana
504-833-0035 |
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| 04/11/05 |
Positive
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| Acacia was awesome,the pictures don't do it justice.It has a beautiful house with a perfect setting on the turquoise water. Rates a very reasonable and Jorge,Maggie and Rhett were very helpful and non-intrusive.Make sure to read the guest book for tips on making your stay magical.Thanks Pete and I hope we can do it again! |
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Acasters, N.Vancouver B.C |
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| 09/07/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. We have enjoyed all of the new experiences. The beach was the best place for playing with our grandkids. Luis made our stay even better. The meal he fixed was done with flair and style. "Ladies" the shopping is great.
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Prime
Forest City, IL
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| 09/07/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What can we say about a trip that wasn't planned--that was thrown together in the span of a week? That turned into an extended family event? the only words that fit...extraordinary, beautiful, memorable, fun, fabulous...and way too short! We loved our stay in Mexico and the time that it gave us with our family. Luis took care of us and helped make our stay carefree. We've loved the beach, the sea, the ATV's, the cenotes, Xel-Ha, snorkeling and more! Thanks for the use of the villa!
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McConnell
Germantown Hills, IL
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| 08/20/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
...there was no part of me left over to be anywhere other than where I was or to do anything other than what I was doing. And it was the same with the trees. The holiness we shared--what it was that we were hailing and honoring in each other--was that it was God who had formed and given life to us both. Trees and human together, we had both proceeded from the hand of Holiness’ Frederick Buechner in The Longing. Substitute 'trees' with the Mar Caribe, the fishes, the reef, the wind, the sudden lightning and rain, the iguanas... we were so truly blessed to be here. Thank you so much for a week to refresh body, mind and spirit.
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Cleek
Palo Alto, CA
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| 08/13/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
If there is paradise, it is here in Akumal. The white sands, clear azure water deepening to blue, the coral reefs and colorful fish make it unnecessary to go anywhere else. The reassuring constancy of the ocean as it gently bathes the shore, the palms swaying in the breeze, beautiful birds all remind us that this wonderful place couldn't have been created by chance. Life's simple pleasures take on new meaning here. Great food, friendly people, a comfortable and welcoming home , we loved it all. From the lizards, heads bobbing, vying for territory and warm rocks to the ceaseless nightly wanderings of the hermit crabs. Our time here is almost over, but what a way to celebrate forty years of marriage. This is truly a place for fun, reflection, romance, and spiritual replenishment. Peter, thanks for sharing your wonderful home Luis, muchas gracias for all you did—the dinner was the best we had in Akumal. We hope to be able to return. This feels like home now. Hasta luego
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Karr
Powder Springs, GA
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| 08/05/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
If you've lost it, you'll find it here. Whatever it is--faith, hope, romance, peace serenity. Just walk out to the beach and listen carefully--it's there, just waiting for you. In the meantime, if you do nothing else while you're here, have Luis cook dinner for you one night. You'll be truly AMAZED!!! And also around dusk one evening, wander on over to Half Moon Bay and visit La Buena Vida. Dig your toes in the sand, sit in a swing beside the bar and have some guacamole dip! Truly Paradise--as is the rest of this little corner of the world. Peter & Luis--many, many thanks. You've helped to soothe at least three troubled souls this week. God bless.
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Stanko
Woodstock, GA
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| 07/27/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful holiday at this beautiful home--thank you! And thank you Luis, for all the gracious help and for listening so patiently to all our stories. Remember, turn off all the lights at night so as not to confuse the baby turtles. I had a great time. The pool and fountain were great. I wish I could have stayed longer. Thank you! I even got to be a certified diver after the courses. It was great. As was the food. Thanks.
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Schultz
CO
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| 07/20/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My husband and I came here to relax, enhance our romance, and to celebrate our anniversary. We could not have happened upon a better place. The setting is beautiful and the atmosphere simple. It is a place and feeling to aspire to. To the guests that follow, I hope your dreams of a wonderful holiday are fulfilled as ours has been. Thanks Pete!
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Klodt
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| 07/13/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our family & friends had a great week at La Casa de Acacia. We even survived tropical storm Claudette! There was some trepidation when the forecast had the eye of the storm making land fall on our patio, but Luis and Gina prepared and reassured! This is a wonderful house in a perfect setting. Thank You.
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Southerland
Conway, AR
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| 07/05/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Casa Acacia has been a wonderful blessing to us! It has accommodated our large family very nicely. Thank you for sharing it with us.... The house is beautiful and the grounds are just a delight and all of it was as neat and clean as can be when we arrived, and Luis kept it neat and clean during our entire visit. We all love Luis and want to take him home with us. Thanks for sharing this incredible place and experience with us! Advice from our visit to future visitors:
1. Read the little welcome book as soon as you get here--it is really a big help, packed with info and would be great if available before a visit.
2. There really is a lot of hot water, just give it a little time to get going.
3. You must snorkel this bay, if you snorkel at all
4. You have one of the best beaches around here, right out your back door.
Thanks for helping with an unforgettable vacation!
-Owner note: we now send out a copy of the book kept in the house whenever a reservation is made so that our guests don't need to wait to get all the information to plan a vacation!
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Weatherby
Abilene, TX
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| 06/10/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is such a special place--very peaceful and extraordinarily beautiful. None of us want to go home! Thank you for sharing your magical home with us and thank you Luis for taking such wonderful care of everything. We'll be back as soon as we can.
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Dove
San Antonio, TX
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| 06/01/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wow--we've had a wonderful time here...it was better because of these great accommodations! Luis is so thorough & is a good resource for the area as well. He is there when needed, yet very discreet. "Felicidades" again on the birth of your son, Luis!! We're hoping you picked 'Samual' as the name! Our boys are 11 years and 9 years old. The activities we enjoyed the most as a family were: Aktun-Chen, Xel-Ha, and swimming in (snorkeling) the lagoon in Akumal. The most relaxing times were spent swimming and laying around here. Thank you, Peter.
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Johnson
Ft. Collins, CO
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| 04/19/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wow! This place is truly awesome! More than I had ever imagined! The house was beautiful & well maintained (thank you for all your hard work!) The snorkeling was incredible & the water was so warm! Thank you for a wonderful week enjoying your place. We'll never forget it!
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Wright
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| 04/05/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful time in your home this week. The weather was great! The snorkeling was beautiful and the area is so peaceful! Thank you so much for letting us stay here!
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Weyandt
Cupertino, CA
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| 03/15/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our gathering of friends in your beautiful house was very relaxing, enjoying, very wonderful. Thank you for sharing with people around the world!
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Lindsten
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 02/15/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our gathering of friends in your beautiful house was very relaxing, enjoying, very wonderful. Thank you for sharing with people around the world!
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| 01/15/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our first whole-family vacation in ten years couldn't have been better. Casa Acacia is all it is advertised & more, as are S Akumal, Akumal at large, & the Costa Maya. Luis is a gem, and the absent owners have done everything to ensure our comfort and enjoyment. We can't wait for the next time, which surely won't be 10 years from now!
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| 10/16/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What can we say? We enjoyed a week in paradise! It was truly a "vacation". Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! We hope to return.
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O'Leary
Sun Prairie, WI
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| 10/01/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for sharing your home with us. We had the most unbelievable time. Everything was perfect. We were all sad that the week was over and it was time to go home. We've already talked about our next trip and staying here again. I just can't put into words how special and wonderful this trip has been. Thanks again for sharing your home.
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Allen and Taylor
Orem, UT
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| 07/01/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much! We had such a wonderfully refreshing time here in Akumal! We even saw turtles!
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Vanderet
Cupertino, CA
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