Family-friendly vacation rentals in Akumal

The condo is located in an amazing location to walk 15 minutes to Akumal Beach or 2 minutes to dinner at La Vida Buena. Both are great, parking & check in was easy, & it was peaceful & safely gaurded 24/7

What a wonderful week we just spent at Balam Ek! We truly did not want to leave. The house is centrally located in Akumal, within easy walking distance of La Buena Vida, a small convenience store, La Lunita, and the Jungle Cafe. Everything was sparkling clean and well-maintained by Leticia and Roberto, and the rooms were comfortable. The views were unbeatable, and the house was well-equipped with towels and kitchen equipment. Sun rises were especially beautiful here! If you want a sandy beach, this is not the house for you. We don’t mind an iron shore, and we swam in the ocean daily right in front of the house. Just make sure you bring water shoes because the volcanic rock is too sharp for bare feet. We would not hesitate to stay at Balam Ek again. Highly recommend!

What can I say.......This was PARADISE!!!!! I have rented many houses through different websites, and this house was exactly what they said it was going to be. I stayed in this beautiful house 5/25/25 to 6/56/25. Everything was Perfect from the first day I entered this house, until the day I left. Armando, and his Wife Andrea made the entire trip perfect. They took care of any of our needs. I loved the little shopping, and restaurant area close to the house. If you are looking for a Beautiful, and Peaceful house to vacation in, this is the HOUSE!!! Also, the Entire Staff at Akumal Villas if fantastic. They answered all my questions before arriving to the house. I would like to Thank everyone for the Best Vacation I have ever had. Looking forward to returning to this House again soon.

We had a wonderful stay over Christmas! Christian is super nice and easy to communicate with via and he met us at the house upon arrival to give us a tour of everything. Filtered water is provided. Lots of space for 3 adults and 2 young children. The setting is beautiful - in the middle of the jungle with lots of small wildlife to spot (sit in the front at about 5:15pm and you might spot the monkeys making their nightly journey to other other side of the forest). The cenote is a huge perk, we loved swimming in it. The pool was clean and wonderful, as was all the backyard amenities including a thatched roof outdoor kitchen and huge dining table. The house was very clean and it was also cleaned daily while we were there. The location is very close to Akumal village and the beach, all just a short drive away. We rented a car. Highly recommend!

This home is a little slice of heaven. Just enough off the beaten path to be able to fully unwind. Home is so comfortable with everything you need. Beautiful surroundings, kind genuine people, nature. You can get a golf cart and so many activities and restaurants are minutes away. The restraint “la lunita” is right next to the pool in front of the condo. The food and drinks are tops. We have stayed here twice now. I hope to come many more times. My family agrees it’s has been one of the best vacations we have ever been on both times. 10 of 10 highly recommended.

Carolina’s place was the perfect combination of having everything we wanted in a place to stay and being close to downtown Cozumel when we wanted see the sights. There was more than enough space for the two of us, from the spacious master bedroom with an amazing view, to the fully stocked kitchen and sitting area. We were outside more than in, either soaking up the sun, relaxing in the pool, or taking the ladder down fight into the ocean. We had planned to take snorkel tours during our visit, but the underwater life right in front of Casa Rojas was varied and spectacular. We had rented a car to take in all the island’s sights, but we were also able to comfortably walk into Centro Cozumel from the house. Carolina was communicative from the day we booked and throughout our stay. Needless to say, Carolina and Casa Rojas made our first visit to Cozumel everything we could have hoped for!

Ruben is an excellent host. His recommendations regarding beaches, snorkeling and restaurants were outstanding. We stayed at the ground floor apartment with direct access to the pool, for a week. The kitchen is well equipped and functional with comfortable firm bed. The patio gardens are beautiful and the pool area is well kept. Good internet speed for streaming or work. The location is good, away from tourists, with a Farmacia Guadalajara 3 minutes walk away to restock on food and essentials. We recommend renting a car like we did, to explore the island with car AC. We will definitely stay here again when we are back in Cozumel.

My family and I stayed at Diana’s place the week after Christmas. The condo is amazing. It is well located, close to the beach and in a beautiful setting. The kitchen has everything you need. From the moment I first made contact with her she was helpful. This included a long phone call where she was willing to talk through some of our travel plans (we had never been to the area) giving us great advice about some activities to do with our two teenage sons. When we arrived at the Cancun airport there was a snafu with our rental car. It was relatively late, and I called Diana to see if she had any ideas about transportation. She immediately spent a half hour reaching out to her local contacts to try to help us with transportation. She went above and beyond to help us. This was the best Air Bnb experience we have had and would definitely stay at one of Diana’s properties in the future.

Mahayana will forever hold a sacred place in the hearts of my wife and me. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with care, setting the tone for what became one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives. Tulum is pure magic! Even before our arrival, communication was thoughtful making check-in effortless. We were greeted with a tour of the beautiful beach community, and the staff made us feel right at home. Every evening, we fell asleep to the sound of the ocean…so close it felt like the waves were crashing right inside our room. It was soul-soothing. Housekeeping kept our bungalow pristine, always refreshed and ready after long days exploring the sacred cenotes, vibrant culture, and breathtaking nature of Tulum. The location couldn’t have been more perfect, close enough to everything, yet tucked away enough to feel like our own private sanctuary. We are grateful to the entire team at Mahayana. Thank you for creating a space with so much love!

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt. Als das Licht im Pool kaputt war haben sie sofort reagiert und repariert.

Amazing value. Right on the beach. The house looked better than the photos. Would return in a heartbeat!

John a été un hôte très accueillant, serviable et de bons conseils. Malgré le fait que nous soyons arrivés juste après le passage d'un cyclone, il a pris le temps de nous accueillir, de nous informer et simplement de bavarder. Akumal Camp est un peu excentré et c'est un joli petit oasis dans la jungle mexicaine. Pensez à prendre de l'anti-moustiques, mais ça c'est une remarque valable pour une grande partie de la péninsule.

The home was amazing! Carlos is a great host. I highly recommend staying at any of his properties.

Everything is great about this place. The ocean view is beautiful and worth looking at. At night you can hear the waves crashing and it's a relaxing sound. Also late at night you can see many stars in the sky which makes a great sight. There aren't many critters in home like the geckos and insects. Also around the house are iguanas that are very friendly and mind there own business. Don't worry they won't bother you. The locals are also very friendly and like new visitors. Overall I found this place wholesome.

Jessica’s place is super conveniently located in downtown San Miguel de Cozumel. Many restaurants were in easy walking distance. Yet, it was very quiet. For scuba divers, it’s a great place because of the large rinsing sink and loads of space to dry your stuff outside. Jessica providing many recommendations for restaurants in the area. She also arranged a diving guide for us. The apartment is spacious with a bedroom and separate open area for the kitchen, living room and dining room. It’s not fancy but it totally fits the bill after a full day of diving. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Nancy was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and generous with her spectacular home. Our casita had all the little and big extras to make us completely comfortable. We were combining relaxing and working remotely and had excellent wifi speeds and the ability to take a break and swim some laps in her 25 meter pool! Nancy is so generous with her space— it almost felt like we had the whole gorgeous property to ourselves!! And she introduced us to a local Mayan liqueur that we now love — thank you for everything, Nancy!!!!

Great host. Strong communication. ❤️

The place is just as described, very nice and clean. Dan & Mariana were very responsive, making sure we had what we needed and were super flexible with checking in and out. 5/5 stars, I would absolutely book again!

This was an amazing stay! We even overheard a couple staying at an all inclusive when we were at a different beach, they did not enjoy that hotel as much as they did at the Residences Reef. Host was very responsive as well. Overall highly recommend!

Gustavo's place was just what we needed. Don't expect 5-star service, rather authentic Mexican living in an amazing place with 5 different outdoor locations to chill. There are leaves (it's a jungle paradise), and be careful for occasional branch that may fall. It's beautiful, serene, peaceful. There were also some bugs in the back (but it's a jungle paradise and we were there in May); one of the many terraces has a bug curtain that helps manage that. It's shady in the back, full sun on the shared rooftop (we didn't see anyone else up there). It's not a tourist neighborhood FYI! I've been to Playa del Carmen 4 different times, and this place was the best! Also the best local food close-by. So relaxing, and so many birds that sing all day! We spent most of the time in the casa. Pool has to be skimmed (the yard's greenery is spectacular -> leaves), but Gustavo is very responsive and helped run the filter mid-week as well. Gustavo speaks Spanish, use Google Translate if you need it.

Had a great stay here. Close to the hustle and bustle, place was clean and tidy and beds were compfortable. Will stay again.

Fantastic property inside an incredible community.

Aaron was a very responsive host and accommodating of all that came up for us! The natural surroundings were beautiful and calming. The pool was small but very nice as well—natural and refreshing There were neighbors playing loud music once or twice in the night which was a little disruptive but it didn’t go too late. The road has a lot of potholes, but it was fine when we went slowly. Spiders and bugs here and there but felt fairly protected by screens Close to beautiful cenotes, great value, would definitely stay again.

Un extraordinario y amplio departamento ubicado en la Zona Norte de Cozumel, a sólo 5 minutos del Aeropuerto, alejado del bullicio del malecón. Su ubicación es privilegiada y extraordinaria para familia o grupo de 5 a 6 personas. Tiene una vista increíble al mar caribe y una terraza para disfrutarlo.