Nestled in a private, gated community on the Mayan Riviera's Secret Beach, The Secret Beach Fish Villa offers an idyllic retreat. With its own private pool and stunning ocean views just 30 feet away, this villa is perfect for relaxation. Enjoy WiFi and office-style phones with free calls anywhere, plus access to major streaming services and local channels.
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1010 out of 10
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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Secret Beach Fish Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!
The Secret Beach Fish Villa has long been a favorite of the Mayan Riviera and for some good reasons.
Located in a Very Small Safe Gated (Guard 24/7) Residential Community of High-End Villas - no crowds - very private. Close to all the local attractions but tucked away on the Mayan Riviera's Secret Beach (Playa del Secreto) is known as the nicest beach along the Mayan Riviera that our Staff rakes daily. We are also a Turtle Nest Sanctuary. Nice time to come is during the Turtle season.
IF BOOKED FOR YOUR DATES SEE OUR IDENTICAL VILLAS
The Secret Beach Villas are actually three luxury Identical Beach-Front villas all 4 or 5 bedrooms each with its own private pool, part of a three-villa building; You can rent one or two or all three villas if you have a bigger group of up to 32 people.
See Shell Villa at Homeaway listing #4606495 & Boat Villa #4606574
See our 5 Star reviews we have on HomeAway VRBO for more than 25 years and has a review from the VRBO Bear (staff of HomeAway stayed at the villa and left a review)
The Secret Beach Villas are actually three luxury Identical Beach-Front villas all 4 bedrooms each with its own private pool, part of a three-villa building; You can rent one or two or all three villas if you have a bigger group of up to 30 people. See Shell Villa at HomeAway listing #460695 & Boat Villa #4606574
We have been renting our villas since 1997, we have everything you need from an on-site property manager, to extras like Central A/C, Wi-Fi, Office style Phones in each villa with Free Phone Calls anywhere, and Extensions for our services, All Major Streaming Services in English including Local Channels ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, HBO, Starz, Amazon Prime, Acron TV, BritBox, Parmount+, Disney+ YouTube TV (Miami Locals) just like back home in English, so you won't miss the next Survivor or NCSI episodes. You would be hard-pressed to think of amenities that we don’t have in the villas. We have an extensive list of excursions to offer you as well as maps to local shopping and restaurant suggestions.
Unlike many villas in the area, we are ONSITE OWNERS who manage their own vacation home, we are only 300 feet away if you need us.
The owner is a Professional Chef.
We have become an intuition in the area, one of the 1st to offer beachfront villa rentals more than 25 years ago - 70% of our guest are repeat customers.
We make your Vacation Hassle Free: The 1st thing every guest says when they arrive, is the Villa & Ocean are more beautiful than even the pictures show, with the ocean's edge 30 feet from the back door, you always have a great view of the turquoise water of the Caribbean. We furnished our villas with real living room furniture all imported from Pottery Barn or Macys. In our villas we want you to feel like your home.
We have all the information and assistance to help make planning your vacation hassle free. We have downloadable maps to Costco, Wal-Mart in Playa del Carmen & Cancun and Hospitals. You can go online thru our site and view videos of activities and reserve online, including Golf Tee Times or a Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres, and Fishing and Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos. Our FAQ have every question you could think of including a Mayan Riviera Swine flu update. We offer a grocery shopping service that will buy all your grocery’s and have them waiting in the villa for you.
Chef Miguel & Welcome Dinner Menu: The villa owner is a professional chef and will cook your food with the 'Sazon y Sentimiento' (Taste and Feeling) of Mexico, for the 'foodies on vacation' you can schedule an afternoon private cooking class with Chef Miguel.
Here is our Welcome dinner we offer arrival night so guest can relax and get their bearings without having to go out to a restaurant to eat. One of the many dinners on our villas food service menu. The Mexican Welcome dinner - $18 per person (Served on the evening for arrival – you may also order this meal anytime) • Chicken Flautas • Guacamole • Pico del Gallo & Chips • Beef Fajita • Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas • Mexican Rice • Fried Plantain • Beans • Flan • Margaritas.
All meals come with a pitcher of Margaritas or Pina Coladas or Sangria. Meals run $18 - $32. Not up for dinner, we also offer 'Happy Hour' munchies and we deliver them right to you, so you can snack at the pool. Kids under 5 eat for Free, kids 5 to 11 eat 1/2 price.
Chef Miguel and Private Cooking Class: Chef Miguel will come to your vacation villa and teach you the in and outs of some of the popular Mayan Dishes along with hands on training... be prepared to be involved with the food preparation as Miguel’s Suez Chefs or grab a stool with a margarita or a cerveza and just watch. It’s a fun and festive afternoon preparing a Mayan dinner along with insights to both Mexican/Mayan Ingredients as well as Cultural viewpoints… afternoon of pure Foodie heaven! You don’t have to be a seasoned Chef…or you could be… but either way you learn recipes that you can easy make back at home. After the cooking is done sit down to a memorable Mayan dinner you have just prepared. You can go to Chef Miguel's website Cancun Chef and learn about his passion for food. Miguel is a real 'Foodie' and loves nothing more than to talk food the villa guest, many of whom are chefs themselves. This last year he spent a month in Southeast Asia taking cooking classes in Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Meal delivery service
Phone
Safe
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
Sorry but we do not book villas to Guest that are part of Events or Weddings at Hacienda Secreto or Villa Kaak Naab ( Sol y Luna is fine.)
Sorry for security reasons we do not allow guest to bring in outside local people for services such as massage, cooking, babysitting etc:
You are booked for the # of people on the Homeaway reservation a legal document, additional people must be approved and may incur an additional fee.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: We cater to families - safe gated community
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must book all 3 villas for event + venue fee
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: must book all 3 villas for event + venue fee
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Secret Beach Fish Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Secret Beach Fish Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Secret Beach Fish Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Secret Beach Fish Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Secret Beach Fish Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Secret Beach Fish Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very Safe! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Playa del Secreto villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Paraiso Golf Course, Paradise Beach and Nicklaus Design Golf Course. Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.
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The food was excellent, and the views were amazing. This was our second time here. I would highly recommend Miguel and his crew. We are already scheduling our next trip.
We could not have enjoyed our stay more. Liza and Miguel are top notch hosts. From the instructions for pre arrival, booking transportation from the airport, making sure I had a wheelchair at the airport when I arrived (it’s a very long walk) to the check in process, everything went smoothly. They couldn’t do enough for us. Miguel is a top notch chef. The food was so delicious, the staff incredibly friendly and everyone so friendly. Liza and Miguel did so many small kindnesses for us. I can’t stress enough how much we enjoyed our stay. The villa is incredible! Having your own pool, being able to just go into the ocean any time is awesome for prairie dwellers like us. The kids and adults had the time of their lives. There’s so much to do here but if you value privacy you have that too. It’s beautiful, it’s rejuvenating and relaxing. The little decorating touches are really well done and add so much to the atmosphere. I can’t recommend this villa enough.
We had such a great time and a lot of it had to do with our stay at the villa. Miguel was extremely nice, helpful and prepared delicious meals. We stayed at the Fish Villa and it was much more beautiful than it was in the photos. I’m hoping I can organize another stay at Playa Del Secreto. 5 stars all around.
Had a fantastic stay at the Beach Villa. Liza and Miguel were fantastic hosts, very friendly and prompt with communication. They provided everything we needed for our family vacation including crib and pack and play for 2 babies. Miguel even cooked delicious meals for us (the lobster surf and turf was unreal!) and made a cake for a birthday! We already want to go back!
We had the most wonderful spring break experience at our stay in this lovely home. The location is fabulous...not too far from the airport, grocery store, restaurants, and local attractions but RIGHT on a fabulously secluded beach! Our main goal was to be away from crowded beaches and this villa delivered! It was just perfect for our family of 6.
Miguel and Liza were incredible. We had Miguel’s dinners twice & everything was SO good. We booked the massage, and the airport shuttle transfer. The owners were so helpful with everything & payment at the end was very easy. Any questions were quickly answered. I felt like we were at a hotel! We had 6 people staying, with so much extra space. Close to town, and the airport. Thank you so much! Highly recommend.
We had a fantastic stay. Miguel & Liza are very good at helping from start to finish; recommendations, feeding us… a lot of food! The villa was stocked upon arrival with all of our groceries. Miguel was available right away if we had a question. He made our catch of the day and then some for one of our dinners. The service staff very friendly and hard working. They really took care of us! We will be back and recommend you find this gem with the ocean with private beach right in your back yard.
We all loved Liza and Miguel’s place so much! They were excellent hosts- organized and the property was so clean. We had a great section of beach and our kids loved exploring the little tide pools a short walk away. It was so convenient for the kids to run out to the pool or beach whenever they wanted and to quickly get back inside when they needed a break from the sun. Adults loved the food and Miguel’s cooking class was a lot of fun! Would recommend going into Puerto Morelos for a day and also check out some ceynotes. We’d love to come back!
Thank you Miguel and team. We had an amazing time and the property was beautiful. Miguel cooked the best food, which was a huge treat. House was awesome, pool and beach remarkable. Waking up with that view each morning was spectacular. Loved the local and quiet atmosphere. We had a really great time - it was fun for all ages. Will definitely come again. We really appreciated the hospitality from Miguel and his staff. Best Mexico vacation….
Couldn’t ask for a better location for our vacation. We had our 6 grandkids and between the pool and the beach, they had non stop fun. We had Chef Miguel cook dinner for us every night. The meals were delivered timely, hot and were delicious. Loved how the Villa’s were beautifully decorated with items appropriate to their name. We stayed in the Fish and Boat Villa’s. There was plenty of seating inside and out to spread out. Thank you Liza and Miguel for everything you did to make our vacation memorable.
Secret Beach Villas was simply awesome! The location is easy and convenient to the Cancun Airport and the property is safe and secure, just to get started! The beach is quite literally one of the best in all of Mexico. The sand is pristine, the water clean, and ocean safe to swim and play in. The villa is wonderful and worked very well for our group of seven. Do yourself a favor and use Miguel as your chef! His food is amazing and we looked forward to every meal! I don't know what will be more memorable over time, Miguel's cooking or the superb quality of the beach and ocean! Either way, both were fabulous and the Secret Beach Villas will definitely be at the top of our list for future vacations!
Hands down, best vacation VRBO ever!! Communications and coordination were personable, direct with owners, spot-on accurate, overly accommodating and full service high-quality from booking and transfers, to tours, excursions, groceries, dinners, cleaning services etc.
The Villa is spectacular and set up for couples, families, friends, groups etc. Luxury treatment by local onsite care takers for all needs! We were treated better than family and every request was met and exceeded our expectations.
The grocery and dinner service was out of this world and made the trip a unique success!! There is no comparison to the qualify of dinners prepared by the owner chef and his team! So good, cost effective and convenient!!
We traveled with 3 couples and 3 single adults. The 9 of us were very comfortable and enjoyed all the amenities. Having private pool, beautiful ocean front steps away, all the beach chairs, beds, tables….very spoiled. Better than resorts and ocean front location and beach can not be beat.
Thank you for the best vacation Liza and Miguel. We will be back as often as possible and recommend you to all our friends!!
Scott
we were looking for a place for our family to enjoy without having to venture into mexico nightlife or mix into college crowd type cancun so this was perfect.
the house was nice, Anna , Miguels assistant was so sweet, Miguel was very attentive & kind. Liza does all the preplanning so unfortunately we could not meet in person, but most everything is done by email before hand. Very detailed. I will say so much so that it is a bit confusing. (and I am I detail fanatic!) but appreciate it all the same.
word of advice: do use the links to book extras ahead yourself, I did not realize I was supposed to do that, I thought I had read they would do that, and I sort of felt like I was really bothering them constantly. Massages are NOT on the beach like in the photo, but they were nice .
Not alot of beach, alot of seaweed, but absolutely beautiful! Clean, beach house vibe, pool is cleaned at night and morning. wonderful people
We celebrated my 60th birthday with this amazing trip. It was an absolute dream! From the very beginning, communication with Liza was prompt, friendly, and so helpful. She set up things like a transport van to pick us up/return us to airport, car rental, and even had the place put up some decorations for my birthday! Once we arrived Miguel was our contact person and chef. He greeted us with a smile and was always available to assist us in any way. And he was our fabulous chef! Let me tell you we ate most all our dinners and some breakfasts through their chef service and it was one of the highlights of our trip! If you can, do it! We found it to be much more affordable and delicious than any other food experience away from their place. And their place…it was beyond incredible! The view, private pool, steps to the beach (raked and cleaned each day), housekeeping, couldn’t be more convenient or better. My family (ages 5, 6, 32, 34, 35, 60, 68, and 78) all gave it a strong 10/10!! My grandson even learned how to swim while there.
And we always felt safe, as the beach is “private” and the area is gated and guarded 24/7.
This was my dream vacation and Liza, Miguel, and staff were a big part in making it possible! We all hope to return!
The Fish Villa was an amazing place to stay for the week! Where to begin? Liza was extremely easy to deal with beforehand and during our stay, always answering questions very quickly. Miguel met us on arrival and gave us a great overview of the property and also some good advice about Puerto Morelos. He was always available to answer questions. The property was spotless when we arrived and the maids gave a valiant effort daily in keeping it that way, even though we were a party of 9 ranging from 4 years old to 81 years old. The pool and deck were attended to every morning before we all got up. We ordered the Welcome Dinner and a birthday celebration dinner from Miguel and both were delicious. And so much food! We always had enough for lunch the next day. The property looks just like it does in the photos, and although the beach did have sargassum washing up daily the beach was still wonderful. Beautiful warm water with waves just right for our young grandsons. Many sandcastles were built! There were also lots of boogy boards and other toys on the property which we used regularly. The villas are about a 15 minute drive from town so we recommend hiring a car. And book Get Away car rentals through Liza. They were an amazing company to deal with, dropping off our cars as asked for and meeting us at the airport to pick them up when we left. We all highly recommend this property. You won't regret it!!
Very nice beach. Best bedrooms upstairs. My husband can’t do those steps so we had the small bedroom and bath downstairs. I would have preferred a bigger bedroom. Owners very helpful and receptive to food ideas.
Miguel and Liza are great hosts. Property was as described!
Clint B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danni O.
17 Jan 2019
The perfect get-a-way for a large close family!
We had a wonderful time at the beach house!!!! The owners were very helpful and friendly.. The meals from the chef were better than great! Love to stay again!
Danni O.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sylvia K.
6 Apr 2017
Pollish Queen is here
My family and I stayed in the villas, we had all three, and had a wonderful time. Liza and Miguel have a very well run property. The furnishings, towels, sheets, beach lounges all very nice. We had two
meals prepared, very tasty, generous portions something for everyone.
The weather was great a little wind but enjoyable. The pickup service
was great. All in all Liza and Miguel contributed to a wonderful time
had by all. Thanks for my wonder banner the polish queen
I truly love the rustic feel to the home. Everyday we received house cleaning services, and restocked our toilet paper and towels daily; so my family and friends did not have to worry about anything. We arrived and Miguel quickly stocked the bar for us, he even provided a loaner cooler chest for our excursions. Miguel was always visible and available to help us enjoy our stay. We noticed the staff was always working , from cleaning the pools to the property. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel very safe staying there and welcomed. We truly enjoyed our stay and will plan on coming back again ❤️
My family stayed in the fish villa for a week. From the beginning of the trip to the end, our experience was amazing! Miguel and Liza were great hosts who were always available if we needed anything. The house was perfect! Nothing feels better than walking right out of a house, past the private pool, and walking straight onto the beach!
The location is perfect, 30 minutes from Cancun and 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen. We really liked visiting Puerto Morelos, which was only a 15 minute drive. Honestly, all the beaches in Cancun and Playa del Carmen were packed. We appreciated our quite beach in front of the villa.
The service was great. There were housekeepers who cleaned everything up daily. And a person who cleaned the beach and pool area.
I highly recommend staying here!!!
My family and I absolutely loved this property. We visited Cancun for a wedding. The wedding took place in an expensive resort, but a couple of siblings and I decided to stay at a quieter place without all the noise, I have a two-month-old son and thought it would be better for him. We fell in love with the property and especially the view we had to the sea! The property is beautiful and Liza and Miguel are absolutely incredible hosts. They were attentive to our needs and were more than helpful throughout the entirety of our planning and stay. The sea at the property is absolutely beautiful. We compared this beachfront with the expensive beachfront where the wedding took place and there is no comparison. The beach and the maintenance are truly how the picture shows. I cannot give a higher recommendation and I am looking forward to visiting again.