On the beach.Your stay at this Playa del Secreto villa places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Paraiso Golf Course and Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya. Also, Nicklaus Design Golf Course is within 3 miles (5 km) and Paradise Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
Playa Paraiso Golf Course - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
Nicklaus Design Golf Course - 9 min drive - 2.2 miles
Paradise Beach - 11 min drive - 2.7 miles
Maroma Beach - 18 min drive - 5.7 miles
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
El Mar Y Tierra - 6 min drive
Don Miquel - 9 min drive
La Hacienda - 7 min drive
El Cocotal - 7 min walk
Guacamaya Bar - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef
Stay in a Villa Feel like you are at a Resort - we have 25 + years of Customers who say just that!
Lovely 14 BR 12 BA - Private Villa Compound w/ Private Pools in gated neighborhood w/ 24/7 security
The Secret Beach Villas has long been a favorite of the Mayan Riviera and for some good reasons.
See our 5 Star reviews Homeaway listing #303852 which has been on HomeAway VRBO for more than 20 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 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.
Together with all 3 villas you have 14 bedrooms: • 9 bedrooms with king beds and en-suite bathrooms (sleeps 18) • 2 bedrooms with two twin beds each + en-suite bathrooms (sleeps 4) • 2 small bedrooms with two twin beds each + twin size trundle bed and clothes storage (no ensuite or view) geared for kids or single (sleeps 6) • 1 small bedroom with a twin bunk bed (no ensuite or view) (sleeps 2) • 2 Twin size horizontal Murphy bed (uses a real pillow top mattress) with closet and clothes storage located upstairs outside bedrooms in Fish and Shell villas (sleeps 2)
Sleeps 32 in beds (includes 2 children using trundle beds) - Sleeps a max of 32 people Perfect for multiple families or Large Groups. Or rent Just 1 villa for your family!
Secret Beach Fish Villa at HomeAway listing #303852 (end unit - 5 bedrooms) Secret Beach Boat Villa at HomeAway listing #4606574 (middle unit - a bit larger than the other 2 villas - 4 bedrooms) Secret Beach Shell Villa at HomeAway listing #4606495 (end unit - 5 bedrooms)
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+ 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 20 years ago. 80% of our guests are repeat guests – the reason: our Beach & the Food + our Service! We joke that we a restaurant you sleep at – Eat- Beach – Eat – Pool – Eat - Sleep – Repeat!
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. 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 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 • Chicken Flautas • Guacamole • Pico del Gallo & Chips • Beef Fajita • Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas • Mexican Rice • Fried Plantain • Beans • Flan • Margaritas. Meals run $18 - $35. 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. Experience the Soul of Mexico's Caribbean!
We have an extensive List of Vetted Excursions we can arrange for you. Mayan Ruins Eco Parks: Xcaret, Xel-Ha & Xplor Snorkel, Dive & Fish Designer Golf Courses Catamaran to Isla Mujeres Swim with the Dolphins Spa Service in Villa Zip Line, Jet Ski & ATV Mayan Cooking Class
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair 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 an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Things to do
Kayak
Water park
Water sports equipment
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Garden
Unit size: 8,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
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
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.
Sorry for security reasons we do not allow guest to bring in outside local people for services such as massage, cooking, babysitting etc:
Sorry but we do not book villas to Guest that are part of Events or Weddings at Hacienda Secreto.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Frequently asked questions
How close is Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef to the airport?
This villa is 36.2 mi (278-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef to the beach?
This villa is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
Is there free parking at Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef have a pool?
This villa features an outdoor pool.
Does Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef have a spa?
This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.
How close is Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef to downtown Playa del Carmen?
This villa is 13.2 mi away from Playa del Carmen.
Secret Beach Villas - Sleeps up to 32 people - Private Beach - Owner is a Chef Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Thomas O.
Jan 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a perfect vacation. The host is very communicative leading up to arrival and was available for anything we needed throughout our stay. The place itself is beautiful and clean. Everything about our stay exceeded expectations. I cannot overstate how much I recommend booking with this host. We will be back!
Thomas O.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Luis Eduardo G.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was more than perfect. Miguel, Liz and team made sure we had the best experience possible during our 7 day stay at the 3 properties. The property description does not make justice to the place, it’s much more than that. We were a group of 30 people ranging from a 5 year old to 87…. The facilities are very well equipped with everything you possibly need in a beach house ( kitchen, linens, towels, kayaks, etc… EVERYTHING) the pools were always well maintained and a super easy access to the beach. The complex is located just a few mins from puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, etc. Dinners and other services provided were beyond our expectations and things were always taken care of in a very nice and smooth manner - like old friends. Thank you very much again Miguel, Liz & team for making sure our families had such great time and helping building so many memories during those days. Will surely visit you again.
Luis Eduardo G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Douglas R.
Jan 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in Paradise
This was an exceptional vacation. Our entire family of 24 was together- We utilized all 3 villas. The bedroom arrangement was perfect. There was a king bed an en suite available for us as well as each of our 7 children and their spouses. The teenage girls also had their own bathrooms and the younger boy cousins were all able to bunk together as well. Liza communicated all the requested information in a timely manner and was very accommodating regarding meals and helping with a late checkout.Miguel’s breakfasts and dinners were fantastic.They were greatly appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed by all.He immediately addressed a couple of plumbing issues when they were mentioned. The grounds were beautiful and the views incredible from everywhere. The villas were very tastefully decorated and comfortable. There was plenty of room for all of us to gather in any of the villas. There was plenty of sun and shade available outside. The beach was clean and the water only steps away. You could hear the surf from the sea side bedrooms.Miguel grocery shopped for us a few times and that worked out well. Puerto Morales is nearby and we went fishing from there one day. Many fish were caught and Miguel prepared them for us. By far the best fish that I have ever eaten! It was unanimous.We are booking our return immediately!
Douglas R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janie M.
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Paradise!
Miguel was the consummate host, meeting us on arrival, serving as our chef for several meals, and generally just being wonderful! We love the beautiful villas, and the food was delicious. The only things I wish had been better were the bumpy road leading to the villas and having access to at least one bath tub. I don't think I've ever stayed anywhere that was cleaner or more welcoming. I would definitely recommend, especially if you have a large group. We had 16 family members, and could have accomodated more.
Janie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deb K.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Vacation at Secret Villas
Our whole family - 12 adults and 12 children ranging from 1 to 16 stayed in the villa - we had the Shell, Boat and Fish villas. The villas are in a 24/7 gated community so we felt very safe at all times. The accommodations were great - plenty of rooms, everything was very clean and the houses have so much character. The villas are situated so close to the water with white sandy beaches and gorgeous blue Caribbean Sea. Having the 3 pools for our whole family was great as well.
Liza arranged the shuttles for our travel to and from the airport and that went super smooth.
Miguel cooked the welcome dinner and that was very good. We also had him cook another night where we choose the tropical fish dinner and the Mayan pork dinner and that was fantastic. We did appetizers on the day we did family photos too and that was delicious.
The maids did a great job of cleaning up after all of us - which is no easy task!
Any time we had an issues or needed something, Miguel and Liza got things taken care of as soon as possible.
Puerto Moroles is very close by so several people went to town for lunch and picking up groceries. 14 of us also did a snorkel adventure through a man named Mario down by the pier and that was great as well.
I'd highly recommend Liza and Miguel and their villas - you won't be disappointed. We hope to come back again someday soon as all our kids and grandkids LOVED this place!
Deb K
Deb K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristin C.
Dec 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Trip EVER!!!!
We had a large group and rented all 3 villas. The villas, property, pools, owners and beach were all amazing!! We had breakfast and dinners prepared by Miguel and the food was top notch. The villas were clean and charmingly decorated. We spent most of our time in the pools which were very well maintained. We had the entire beach to ourselves and even got to watch the turtles hatching and running into the water. We all agreed that this was our best trip ever and have decided that we will definately book this property again. Thank you for a great trip Liza and Miguel.!!!
Kristin C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindie H.
Nov 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
How do you please 23 people? You take them here, everything you want and more is at Playa del Secreto. Miguel and Liza make your dreams come true. Miguel asked me what my favorite day was, my answer was everyday. My family of 23 from all over the US met there and had everything they desired. Miguel is an awesome cook (he became part of the family) and Anna and Amanda were always there to clean and deliver food. I wouldn't change anything, it was perfection.
Cindie H.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kippy F.
Jul 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We Will Return
We rented all three villas for our family of 30. It was a perfect place for a reunion. The property owners were very helpful making arrangements for shuttles and excursions. We also ordered several meals from the owner who is a chef and provides a variety of Mexican food options. We plan to return in 2025.
Kippy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Warren S., New Branfels, TX
Jun 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pools and Beach with food!
We rented all three condos. Miguel is a fantastic host going above and beyond. Be sure to order the steaks! Clean facilities with daily maid service. Our only down side was that there is not close shopping or restaurants within easy walking distance.
Warren S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Miguel and his staff were amazing! From the Welcome Dinner, arranging taxis, the cooking class, food was AMAZING. There were 16 of us, and we rented all 3 houses. Unfortunately we did not use the beach as much because of the seaweed season, but not something they could control.
Just as a FYI, if you have unused food at the end of your stay, please gift it to the maids. They are unable to take after you leave, but if you gift it to them, they are able to.
Amy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebrations
From our first contact to the day we left Miguel and Liza were only a text away. They had our shuttle ready for us at the airport and dinners every night were amazing. Worth the extra cost. We rented all 3 homes for a family of 17 and everyone had their own space and there was plenty of space for us to all be together. Having the option of the beach or pools met the needs of all who attended. Everyone left ready to book again with them. Thank you Miguel and Liza for helping us celebrate 2 graduations, a birthday, and a retirement.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
We held a family reunion at the Villas at Playa Secreto for 26 people ranging in age from 6 to 73. Everyone in our group had a wonderful time and repeatedly said how nice the place was. We enjoyed walking right out onto the beach from the property and swimming in the beautiful ocean. When we wanted a break from the ocean, the three pools on property offered a fun gathering place. The villas were kept clean, cool, and comfortable. Liza and Miguel were super helpful and responsive both leading up to the trip and while we were there. They helped arrange transportation, gave us advice on places to go, and provided delicious food when requested. We could not have asked for better hosts. Thank you Miguel and Liza we truly enjoyed staying in your amazing Villas.
Jeff B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jolene S.
Jul 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Bit of Heaven!
Location was wonderful. We often had the beach to ourselves. Close to many activities. Beautiful accommodations and Miguel was amazing.
Jolene S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
Dec 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
10 days in paradise
We absolutely loved our time at planned our secret all secret Beach villas. Accommodations fit the needs of our family perfectly while the beach was practically our own. Miguel and Liza were also so accommodating and helpful. The bonus is that he is such an amazing chef that the food we had while there was a genuine highlight. We can’t wait to come back