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Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Santa María Colotepec villa

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Puerto Escondido, OAX
  • Place, Zicatela Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Zicatela
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Marinero Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa María Colotepec

On the beach.Stay at this Santa María Colotepec villa and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Zicatela Beach and Stone Arch of Zicatela. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Punta Zicatela and Zicatela Market.
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What's nearby

  • Zicatela Beach - 25 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Punta Zicatela - 26 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Marinero Beach - 32 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Commercial Walkway - 33 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Carrizalillo Beach - 36 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luna Nueva - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Las Garrochas Hoguera Mezcalera - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Florida - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cocina Tradicionañ Hierbabuena - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Manglares - ‬12 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.

Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool

Set on the Pacific Ocean, Villa Lúmina is a fully private oceanfront retreat with a sea-view pool and lush tropical gardens. Made for large groups (sleeps up to 14)
it blends open living spaces, gardens, and water effortlessly, creating spaces to connect, relax, party and enjoy — by the pool, on the beach, or around the table. Luxury feels natural, time slows, and memories happen in your own tropical oasis.

The space:

An open, oceanfront villa where architecture, nature, ocean sound, and uninterrupted Pacific views create calm, space, and connection. Every area enjoys sea views and high-speed Starlink internet, designed for large groups to gather, relax, and enjoy life effortlessly.

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Key Spaces

Dining Room / Coworking Area

A large, artisanally crafted communal table with ocean views and Starlink connectivity. Designed for shared meals, remote work, creative sessions, and conversations that naturally stretch into the day.

Ocean-View Living Room

A spacious living area facing the Pacific, ideal for board games, relaxed conversations, reading, or simply unwinding together while listening to the waves.

Outdoor Living

Expansive tropical gardens that immerse you in nature while preserving privacy and comfort. Hammocks, shade, and open green spaces create a seamless indoor–outdoor rhythm for unhurried afternoons.

Patio & Pool Area

A private ocean-view pool with lounge seating and sunbeds. Enjoy morning coffee, sunset drinks, or long conversations drifting between water, sky, and sea.

Grill Area

A dedicated outdoor grilling space designed for shared meals and casual gatherings — perfect for cooking together, evening barbecues, and relaxed dinners under the open sky.

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Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements

Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and wake up to sea breezes and soft Pacific light. All bedrooms are designed for comfort, privacy, and deep rest.

Master Bedroom
• King bed
• En-suite bathroom
• Spacious, serene, and ideal as the primary suite


Bedroom 2
• King bed
• Full bathroom
• Quiet and private, ideal for couples

Bedroom 3
• Double bed
• Full bathroom
• Comfortable and peaceful, with the ocean’s rhythm nearby

Bedroom 4
• Two double beds
• En-suite bathroom shared with Bedroom 5
• Ideal for friends or family sharing

Bedroom 5
• One double bed + two single beds
• En-suite bathroom shared with Bedroom 4
• Flexible layout, ideal for families or mixed groups

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Kitchen & Shared Meals

The kitchen is the calm, functional heart of Villa Lúmina. Fully equipped with stove and oven, two refrigerators, freezer, grill, and complete cookware and utensils, it’s designed for shared cooking, long meals, and effortless hosting — where food brings people together without hurry or effort.

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Care & Services

Supportive, discreet, and never intrusive.
Services are designed to preserve serenity while ensuring comfort throughout your stay.
• Daily housekeeping included
• High-speed Starlink internet throughout the entire villa
• Fresh towels, linens, and bath amenities
• Washing machine, iron, and ironing board
• Grocery pre-stocking available upon request
• Local recommendations for beaches, nature, dining, and experiences

Equally suited for mindful holidays or longer, unhurried stays (15 days or more).

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Guest Access & Peace of Mind

Guests enjoy exclusive access to the entire property, allowing the villa to feel fully private from the moment you arrive.

Located within a gated community, Villa Lúmina benefits from discreet security patrols day and night, offering peace of mind without interrupting the sense of openness and calm.

Access includes all bedrooms, living, dining, and kitchen areas, tropical gardens, private pool, outdoor lounge and dining spaces, and direct beach access.
• Gated entrance
• On-site staff available when needed
• Security patrol in the surrounding area

Protected, private, and deeply connected to nature.

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Good to Know
• Free large on-site parking
• Pet-friendly (with prior approval)
• Long-term stays welcome
• Assisted self check-in available
• House rules in place to protect serenity, nature, and neighboring residences
• Federal regulations prohibit bonfires and fireworks on the beach

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Guests are not allowed to bring in groups of people staying elsewhere for the day or for parties, or meals.
No loud noise after 10 pm, please be respectful of neighbours and staff.
Please do not take pool towels to the beach as the sand breaks the washing machine.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool to the airport?

This villa is 12.6 mi (29-min drive) away from the Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool to the beach?

This villa is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool have a spa?

This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool to downtown Santa María Colotepec?

This villa is 7.6 mi away from Santa María Colotepec.

Villa Lumina, Puerto Escondido- Private Oceanfront Villa with Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos do not do the villa justice - it is absolutely gorgeous. Lupe was amazing help for day-to-day needs, and Catherine was very patient and helpful with some booking platform issues we were facing.All in all, incredible stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sofia C.

Perfect New Years' Family Vacation!!!!

We had a fabulous, fantastic, PERFECT New Years vacation with our family! Your home is beautiful, open, relaxing...the beach, the view, the hammocks, the pool, everything was incredible!!! Carmen was wonderful as well, everyone treated us very nicely. We can't wait to go back!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous beach vacation

Lupe and the cook Juana were wonderful. The meals she prepared were delicious. The pool looking out on the beach was such a fun addition. Great spot for sunrise walks. One day in fact we saw a few guys training horses on the beach right after sunrise. There were a few dolphin off shore. Our group really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Beautiful property. Our family loved the beach and pool. Rayna, the chef, was wonderful. Our only hiccup was some communication regarding transportation from the airport to the property. After that, it was all good!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect anniversary and family trip

We visited puerto 5 years ago and knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our 10 year anniversary with our family. The place was beautiful and clean with views of the pacific and beautiful sunsets. The staff and all the meals were great. Lupe and Juanita really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and Catherine was easy to communicate with. Would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private beach villa

Our group of 11 adults and 4 young children had an incredible stay at Villa Lumina. The sunsets, sunrises, and stargazing were spectacular. The house was simple, clean, and had a range of comfortable seating. Lupe, the house care taker was wonderful. He did many grocery and snack runs for us, making the time extra relaxing. The home, rooms, and pool were cleaned daily. We hired a cook for our stay and the meals were fresh and tasty. Drinking water was provided. The beach is stunning and a very serene, private place to walk.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise on Earth

I actually shouldn't be reviewing this, because I'd love to keep this a well kept secret. But honestly, this is among the nicest places I have been on the planet. The setting is absolutely spectacular, it's right on the beach, as in, if you walk 20 meters from the pool, you will be in the ocean. The views are incredible. We saw dolphins swim every single day we were there. The building and property is beautiful, clean and well kept. And Cath is the perfect host. I can't recommend this enough, it's so incredible.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn’t want to leave!

The large open common area was perfect for our group of 10 friends. Beautiful open space to gather. The Pool was always clean and inviting. The beach was empty with great sunrises and sunsets. The waves were big enough to be fun but not so big to be intimidating. The stars at night were gorgeous! We hired the cook which was great. Everything she made was delicious and her smile and laugh were filled with sunshine. The place is about a half hour drive outside of Puerto Escondido so bring what you want it with you or go ahead and hire them to do the cooking and shopping. Will cry Will certainly stay here again for a family or friend retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

dina

Liked: Amenities
Luminar is in a remote gated community which is stunning. Lots of spectacular homes. The beach front access and pool were worth it alone and the open air home is definitely a unique experience. We loved all of that. The house is a bit dated and not quite like the photos. We wanted to hire the private chef but ended up cooking for ourselves - communications a bit confusing. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and tidy but kitchen wasn’t terribly clean. We limited our use of things to a few items we washed ourselves. All in all though we enjoyed our 2 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Bit of heaven

The place is beautiful with sunrise and sunset walks on the pristine beaches. The infinity pool is delightful. Meals sitting at the incredible wood table. We had an unfortunate language misunderstanding with Lupe, the property manager which caused great distress for him and for me, it led to some hurtful accusations from the owner. Once the misunderstanding was cleared up, things were much better. Lupe helped us to arrange two different activities. The bioluminescent boat ride was good and we would have had difficulty planning it without Lupe help. The boat ride out of Plays Angelito that he arranged for us was about $2000 pesos more than if we had arranged it ourselves which would have free been very easy to arrange at the beach. The house its beautiful and the beach is empty and tranquil. The down side of this is that if you don’t have a car, it is going to cost about $1000 pesos each way to go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax

The Villa was a little piece of heaven. Our group of 3 families loved the openness of the living space where we could all gather to play games, watch whales, or just see the sunset. The space takes full advantage of the ocean view and warm weather-we felt like we were outside all week, even when we were hiding in the shade. It was particularly nice to be able to eat meals together at the long and gorgeous wooden table. The house isn't quite luxury status, but was clean and beautiful. Sara cooked incredible meals for us every day, and was happy to accommodate our special requests for local favorites like mole and Tlayudas. When one of the kids was stung by a manta ray, Sara called Lupe for us and he came immediately, offering assistance and advice and connecting us to a local doctor. When we asked about a cooler for a beach trip, one appeared in minutes. (For other visitors, come prepared to speak Spanish, or bring a dictionary :) Our Spanish is awful, but we managed. We swam and surfed right from the house every day (though the waves would be too dangerous for smaller kids). Overall, we had a fantastic time at Villa Lumina and are already missing the warm weather and homemade guacamole.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OPP-Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Property is wonderful. Located about 10 miles from town. Recommend paying for the chef and grocery buyer. Will need transportation to get to from town. Lots of mosquitos, so keep doors and windows closed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bliss

The house, location, and staff exceeded all our expectations. Comfortable and chic, we were not at a loss for anything. It is simply a paradise. I highly recommend hiring Jaunita the cook who is a lovely person and makes the best food ! The owner Cath was lovely to deal with, very attentive and happy to assist and answer questions. I couldn't and neither could any of our group be any happier with the place and our stay. Just fabulous.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonia n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family time

We are a group of people with very different taste, but we all enjoyed the beautiful view of the ocean! Being so close to the beach was amazing ! Drinking coffee in the mornings was the best part of my stay. The house is very spacious and clean it was great to be so close to nature! The services was excellent, Food was tasty and fresh it made our stay very pleasant. Very easy to communicate with the property owner Can't wat to go back !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach getaway

Villa Lumina was everything we were looking for. A nice pool, clean rooms, a big area for cooking and dining. The beach here is amazing. I would highly recommend this property to friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent place to get away.

Well managed and as beautiful as the pictures. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Saw whales, swam off and on all day in pool or in ocean. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee N.

Very open design with interesting palapa roof and straight on ocean view

We really enjoyed this home and property with it's open plan and up close view of the beach. We had planned to get out and do more but simply didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Paradise

We loved the house it was very comfortable and beautiful. We just wanted to stay in and enjoy the house . Lupe the house manager and Elena our cook were amazing and very nice . I would definitely stay again the only flaw I would say the house has is there is no A/C , the fans do help but A/C would be nice .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molley G.

This property is everything you want.

Gorgeous! Vaulted palapa. Lots of lounging areas. Updated kitchen. Final and grill. Grass and hammocks. A beautiful pool on the beach. Plenty of space for guests. The master opens onto the sea. Fall asleep to the waves crashing at night. Beautiful safe location and the staff is amazing. The food from Gloria was well worth the charge and more. Lupe took us everywhere we needed to go and the house was always neat as a pin. I couldn’t recommend this property more. We even enjoyed beachside massages. We loved it and will come back again and again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Fantastic relaxing and fun family time

The Villa is located on a long, beautiful, beach that is used by very few people and on which we could see dolphins several times a day and even a small whale. The house is fantastically designed to take advantage of the view to the beach from all the common areas, including the kitchen, and to foster interactions among the people staying there while allowing for privacy of those who want so. Lupe and Lucy who take care of the administration and the cleaning of the house are extremely nice. Elena the cook was fantastic. Pre-arrival planning with Catherine could have been smoother and more respectful but all worked well in the end.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie D.

Paradise

As every time we have come to Casa Lumina we had an amazing experience. This time I came back with all my family including toddlers and it is the perfect place to relax and have a fabulous time. The beach is amazing, the property is impecable and of course the people who took care of us (Lupe and Gloria) were always very attentive. You have to be thankful for their smiles and especially because they are proactive. We have made amazing memories in this house and are more than thankful to Catherine for opening her house to us! This is the place to come if you want a beach vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

stephanie a.

Gorgeous ocean front property!

Our family has a wonderful time at Villa Lumina! The setting was perfect for our family to connect, relax and enjoy the beauty of the ocean and scenery. We spent several hours swimming in the pool and playing games in the common area together. We all felt relaxed and could not have had a better experience. I recommend hiring the cook. She was so sweet and cooked us wonderful meals.
Archival

8/10 Good

eric m.

one of the best outside set up

this is the fourth villa that i rent and it was wonderfull once again. the set up of the kitchen,living room and the pool is perfect with a great wiew of the dolphins and whales. the staff do a very good job.the roof fan in the bedroom are perfect to sleep.The only things that have bothered me is there was a lot of ants and somebody come during the night and stole the toaster ,blender, my telescope,my laser light,some cell cable. anyway it was a great trip we saw a turtle lay eggs in the sand. i recommend villa lumina
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Understated Luxury Just Outside of Puerto Escondido

This is a knock your socks off property. From the outdoor kitchen and dining area to the infinity pool falling off almost literally to the ocean, you won't be disappointed here! With three bedrooms with their own bathrooms and two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath, this is a wonderful property for small groups or family reunions. However, there are two caveats. 1. It is not in, or near the center of Puerto Escondido. If you are going to town, or even to a store, you will need a car/driver, or will have a long walk to the main road and then about a 12 KM bus ride. 2. At night, the big outdoor room does not light up like it is in the picture. This makes group time around the table difficult once the sun goes down. That means if you are a couple, family or group that likes playing games at night, it's gonna be pretty dark. Neither of those should be deal breakers for you though. The owner is super quick to respond if need be, the staff is incredibly helpful and trust me, you're gonna love this house. Would I return? For me this is always the rubber meets the road question. The answer... Yes! Of course. Notes... the bus ride to Puerto is about 20 pesos. A taxi ride to the house is currently 300 pesos. A van, seating 10 people, is 700 pesos. the ride takes about 20 minutes. Mazunte will cost you about 30 pesos on the bus, plus 20 pesos for a local colectivo to get you near the beach and/or Turtle Museum. While the water heater is not huge, all of had mostly hot water all week. A welcome experience compared to some rentals in other parts of Mexico.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO MIGUEL M.

Wonderful vacations on worderful place, Hermosas vacaciones en un hermoso lugar!!

Fuimos por una semana a esta maraviloso lugar en familia. Ubicando en la costa de Oaxaca, cercana a Puerto escondido, se encuentra Villa Lumina, una casa a la orilla de la playa, con todo lo indispensable para pasar unas buenas vacaciones de descanso. Jardín con un par de hamacas, en el centro una piscina de muy buen tamaño, por un lado una zona de asador y todo esto con el mar de frente, caminas unos 15 pasos y ya tienes arena en tus pies, lo más impresionante es que es una zona poco turística, por lo que la playa era completamente para nosotros. Dentro de la casa una zona de estar muy amplia, eramos 12 personas y todos cabíamos perfectamente, lo mismo el comedor. Aunque estabamos lejos de la ciudad, no nos hizo falta nada, ya que Lupe el vigilante día a día se encargaba de llenar la alacena y cualquier otro pedido. Por otro lado Gloría la cocinera nos deleitó con su amplio conocimiento de la gastronomía típica de la costa Oaxaqueña. Por el traslado del Aeropuerto a la Casa (aprox 40 min) o a cualquier otro sitio, nosotros fuimos a Mazunte, Zipolite, Puerto Escondido no hay que preocuparse ya que esta disponible una camioneta de 14 pasajeros. Toda la familia quedó fascinada con el lugar y prometimos volver, muy recomendable!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2016