
Waterfront vacation rentals in Tulum
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Garden Villa in Forest Nook
We loved the apartment! Very clean, good value for money and as described. It was perfect for our little family, 2 separate bedrooms from the common room, so perfect for baby and toodler naps! ;) Clear, warm communication with the host, easy check in. Well-equipped apartment, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood. The only hitch is the location, it's in a developing area of Tulum, so there aren't many shops/restaurants within walking distance, we had to take the car every time, and the roads are full of holes. But all in all, we had an excellent stay.

Private Jacuzzi and Beach Club - 280 meters from the sea
I've been staying at Airbnbs for ten years and Ma.Cristina is hands down the best host I've ever had! I reached out to her for help, suggestions, guidance every day of our trip. She responded quickly and politely provided us with all the support we needed. Tulum is fantastic, but it can be expensive and confusing. With M.Cristina, we were able to save money and easily navigate uncertainty. The apartment was so nice and exactly as it is described. It was a short walk to the Jaguar Park entrance and the beach club, "Our Habitas". We LOVED this beach club and went there twice! Ma.Cristina contacted the club and we were welcomed by the staff there where we enjoyed a stunning beach, pool, access to palapas, a live DJ (on Sunday), and delicious food and drinks. Including free entry to this club is an incredible perk offered by Ma.Cristina. She also helped us book a scooter and taxi service. I could write so much more! We can't thank Ma.Cristina enough for an amazing vacation!

Tulum Nice 2 Bed PalAlma La Veleta BeachClubDiscou
Beautiful apartment, gorgeous windows and a floor overlooking the trees. There is everything you need.

Tulum locals Boho King Suite Wifi Pool Gym/Yoga Dk
This was a great spot to spend the night in Tulum. It wasn’t right in the heart of things (more in the area currently being built up), but still a pretty easy walk for us to some really good restaurants. Liz was very communicative and helped me to navigate how to get there and gave advice on things to do the next day and how to get to those things which was much appreciated. For us it was the perfect spot to spend a relaxing night in Tulum.

Brand new Penthouse 2BR w/private pool-Tankah Bay
While we’d like to keep our review simple in hopes of keeping this place a secret gem, we have to give this property & group of hosts their flowers! First and foremost, there’s always this nervous feeling upon approaching your AirBnB, wondering if the property is going to look like the actual photos. The photos are amazing but when we stepped into the property we were in awe at how beautiful the inside and of course the balcony view were!! Breathtaking view! We LOVED being provided the option of adding a chef! Chef Danny 🙏🙏🙏 Having breakfast and dinner overlooking the ocean. We went out on the kayaks one morning and had help bringing our luggage up. To address other reviews, yes there is construction next door that we noticed upon arrival but I promise you we didn’t hear a peep while in doors and it wasn’t that bothersome while we were on the balcony either. We will definitely be back to this property in our future travels. The concierge team was amazing from beginning to end!

LUX Penthouse Aldea Zama Tulum
Beautiful place! It’s even nicer than on the pictures, felt very expansive with amazing design, bedding, showers, etc. The complex has a beautiful pool to enjoy sunset. Located close to many restaurants and road is well developed (which is not always a case in Tulum). Would highly recommend!

A swimming pool, sauna, and gym in the center
Amazing place that was very clean and building was very secure and safe. Highly recommend the hosts are amazing.
Waterfront house rentals

Unique Jungle Home- PeacefulNest Tulum
Great experience in Tulum. House and property were very nice - roomy and clean and matched the pictures. The only drawback was the last 600 meters of the road to the house which is an adventure! Great responsiveness and very friendly hosts. Only 10-15 minutes from the beach or ruins and even closer to many restaurant and bar options...and of course you don't even need to leave the house with a well equipped kitchen, bbq and very cute outdoor bar!

Villa with Spectacular sea view and private cenote
This was a fantastic place. My husband and I came down for a quick visit and had a wonderful time here. Everything was perfect down to the privacy, the outdoor seating, beachfront. I loved that I could open all the front doors and allow the constant ocean breeze to roll through the house. There were great restaurants and shops within walking distance from the beach. Our host very communicated with us from the time of booking till we left. He gave us suggestions for different places to eat and things to do. The staff was amazing! Every day the cleaning service would come by and tidy up the sand and the salt covered windows to keep a beautiful view all the time. Reed our host set up a Couples massage one evening at the villa that was so good. This was worth every penny, and so much better than being in the resorts.

Luxury villa - Yellow Bird
Yellow Bird is a great place to enjoy Tulum. It is conveniently located to explore beaches, cenotes, clubs, restaurants, ruins, etc. La Valeta has great cafes, restaurants and bars with a lively night life The hosts were attentive, responding promptly to our queries and requests. The property has a good security arrangements.

WHITE - Unique spacious home and beach club access
This place was a home away from home. I did run into a couple issues, cold water, tv sits behind the table making it hard to view, and smelling sewage. Nothings perfect so I can’t complain! I would definitely stay here again. I felt very safe and relaxed the whole week I was here. The place is in great proximity of all food, dancing and shopping.

Tulum Retreat: 3-Bed Oasis with Private Pool
We loved staying at Deanna's. We didn't want for anything and found the accommodation beautiful! Located in a small, very quiet and well-maintained neighborhood. The public pool is also lovely! Favorite for the kids' room with the big snake, they loved it! ❤️

Casita in Bahia Soliman Tulum with Pool & Beach
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION ! This place was a few steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and the best part was that it was lonely ! Juan Luis was very attentive and such a great host ! Only negative comment was that there was hardly ever any hot water. But other than that, it was great !!

Exclusive Beachfront Villa, Sian Ka’an - Tulum
Excellent home for those who want to disconnect from routine concrete jungle materialistic world .. it has been decades since living in a place which is so much connected to the nature with 4 miles of private beach , no microwave so u can rather eat or cook the food naturally , no cell tower signals , so u connect to the world with host provided starlink internet, with each bedroom equipped with ACs, total home easily supports 12 to 15 people to stay , it’s a wonderful and one of unique experience those who want to disconnect from routine lifestyle .. the staff is very friendly for those who are visiting with big groups family and friends it’s a nice place from Mayan arch in tulum beach area it would take 90mins on a very bad rough road but worth the drive .. we would love to visit the place again ..

Private house with guest casita, pool, & gardens
We had a great stay. The property was spacious with lots of enclosed yard space around the pool that was great for our kids, and having the separate guest house was really nice. The location was also great, just one block from great restaurants and shops. Short drive to the beach and cenotes as well.
Waterfront condo rentals

Tulum Hideaway in Aldea Zama
Definitely find it in the daylight!! It is amazing!! My gps in iPhone does not work, this space is in a secure location.. so safe.. and beautiful!! And it has multiple store and restaurants located within the planned neighborhood… it is a paradise! I can’t even begin to tell you how beautiful the plants are and the apartment is the most fine.. all wood and marble.. washer and dryer on site!! The pools, honestly between the days climbing the ruins.. I just stayed at the apartment and relaxed.. it was amazing! I will definitely stay here again.. I’m the mom and plan all the vacations. If your the mom, you know how tiring that can be.. for my next vacation I plan to bring my sister and just relax for a week here! It is that beautiful! And if you love plants, it’s definitely a must see.. the pool outside is open 24hours.. and if you want a view of the city.. you just chill in the pool on the roof!!! Love! Love! Love!

Tulum City Apartments M-109
Marianna’s apartment was perfect, exactly like the description. The building is super nice, great amenities, especially the rooftop pool. The location is excellent too, great access to the grocery store, the main road to the beaches as well as lots of great restaurants in walking distance. Plus Marianna gave us some great recos for restaurants and beach clubs. Thank you Marianna, we will definitely be back!

Modern tropical apartments, 2 units, 10 people
We were super comfortable in this accommodation, good communication and attention from the beginning, we traveled with 10 members and we were all able to enjoy it, great place to rest and enjoy the pool, the accommodation is in a very good location, we will definitely return!

Jungle Penthouse w/ Hottub
We loved every minute of our stay at Daniels place. The apartment is lovely and has all you need for an incredible stay! The area Aldea Zama is for the sure the best area to stay when visiting Tulum. The apartment is a few minutes walk from the beach and supermarket. Daniel provided us with great local recommendations and communication was perfect. Thank you for hosting us, Daniel!

Luxury Condo with Private Pool
What an amazing stay! From the host to the accommodations! Everything was absolutely perfect! Perfect location and close to everything! Thank you all again for such an amazing experience!

Spring break oasis w/ restaurant, pools, & cenote
Amazing do not hesitate to visit Lilians place the private cenote is amazing my kids loved everything about adora close to beach and lots of restaurants the bathtub was great all the touches the condo has are just perfect ..the check in was smooth and very detailed they are always in touch with you .I’m a super host my self and they really did meet all the expectations and beyond ..loved loved loved wil be back ..

High Living@Tulum for big groups! 2 Adjacent units
An excellent lodging option with good amenities, conveniently located, spacious, comfortable and nice.

Luxury, privacy, and gorgeous grounds.
This was probably the best Air BnB I’ve ever rented. It was very well kept. Super clean, smelled great, and it had a fantastic coffee machine and a clothes streamer!!! The location was great. Right between town and the beach. The bikes were a great addition. It was easy to ride anywhere we wanted. Or walk down the street to numerous delicious restaurants. Our stay in Tulum was definitely enhanced by this place. The host Michael was wonderful and the little old man gate guard was so cute and helpful. The beds were comfortable. Although one friend chose to sleep on the couch one night because the couch was so comfortable!! There was a washer and dryer which came in handy. Two bathrooms which is always nice when travelling with multiple people. Loved, loved, loved this place. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!
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Total rentals
300 properties
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Family-friendly rentals
140 properties are a good fit for families
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100 properties allow pets
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