Casa Ikal
About the Home
Stunning beach-front villa inside the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka’an. The house has a wonderful open-plan living/dining area, fully fitted kitchen, storage room, 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (4 ensuite), and plenty of exterior decks. The rooftop has hardwood decking, green roofs, and a double infinity swimming pool with fiber optics lighting, with spectacular views of the sea, lagoon, and the lush vegetation all around. Just a mile north of Boca Paila bridge and 20 minutes away from Tulum, the Caribbean beach-front brings you to a rich coral reef at swimming distance and the lagoon front goes directly to ancient Mayan canals – one of the most spectacular and exclusive places on earth! You will experience the most exclusive and high-end services: full staff, all meals and snacks included in the rates. Special attention is given to food and services with personalized dietary and hospitality requirements organized prior to your stay, with emphasis on very attentive yet discreet service that makes you feel in your own home. Casa Ikal is a very contemporary house designed by world-renowned De Yturbe architects (www.deyturbe.com) and sits on a 5-acre estate with: • 300 feet of pristine seafront • 300 feet of lagoon front • 300 sq meters of roofed space • 350 sq meters of exteriors Casa Ikal offers the newest sustainability standards and is completely auto-sufficient – sun, wind power, and a very silent backup generator – a zero-carbon property with all the modern comforts such as A/C in all bedrooms, 120″ cinema projector, Sky TV, Wi-Fi internet, etc. MASTER BEDROOM (FIRST FLOOR) • King size bed • Air conditioning • Ceiling fan • Ensuite bathroom with bathtub & shower • Ocean view • Safety box • Toiletries • Window screen BEDROOM 2 (FIRST FLOOR) • 2 Single beds • Air conditioning • Ceiling fan • Ensuite bathroom with shower • Hairdryer • Ocean view • Private terrace with hammock facing the beach • Safety box • Toiletries • TV • Window screen BEDROOM 3 (FIRST FLOOR) • Queen size bed • Air conditioning • Ceiling fan • Ensuite bathroom with shower • Flat screen TV • Hairdryer • Ocean view • Private terrace with hammock facing the beach • Safety box • Toiletries • Window screen BEDROOM 4 (FIRST FLOOR) • Queen size bed • Air conditioning • Ceiling fan • Ensuite bathroom with shower • Hairdryer • Ocean view • Private terrace with hammock facing the beach • Safety box • Toiletries • Window screen Please note, taxes and security deposits are additional to the quoted price. • Service Charge 5% • Government Tax 16% • A mandatory refundable damage deposit of $2,000 USD applies • A $4,000 USD Security Deposit applies for Christmas and New Year bookings • Entrance fee to the Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka’an not included in the rate ($12 USD per person/day, paid in cash at the entrance arch) • Rates include all meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages (meals personalized prior to arrival) • For reservations without chef and meal plan included, please enquire for discounted rates • Check-in 3pm, check-out 11am • No pets Please note: • Due to Sian Ka’an being a protected reserve, it is not permitted to bring external ATVs, water sports equipment such as kiteboards, or audio equipment. • Fishing is forbidden in order to protect the endangered sea life. • Roads in Sian Ka’an are unpaved, so distances and travel times may vary depending on season and road conditions. • Strictly quiet hours in the community after 10pm (no loud music allowed) – penalties for noncompliance may apply. • Due to warming weather and fluctuating ocean currents, the Riviera Maya may experience naturally occurring seaweed during hotter months of the year.