The Casa Grande is located beachfront in the center of Soliman Bay, Tulum, Q Roo, Mexico. It is a beautiful beach house with a split-level first floor. The open palapa roof is 2 1/2 stories high. On the first floor, a king-size bedroom w/1/2 bath; full bathroom; large open space living-dining-kitchen area with large table seating 6-10. The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, refrig, microwave, coffee maker/grinder, blender, all amenities. Drinking water provided. Crib and highchair available upon request. The Welcome Book in the Casa Grande will provide you with information about the house and the area. Please take time to read through it. In the loft are two queen bedrooms and a small sitting area with futon and DVD player (no TV service, but a large library of DVDs), reading library, board and card games. The upstairs bedrooms are separated by a full bath w/shower. A desk area for your computer w/ high speed internet is in the foyer area upstairs. There is wireless internet throughout the property. It is recommended you request international phone service from your cell service provider in advance for the time you are there. In the front of the Casa Grande, the overhanging palapa porch provides shade for an outdoor table, chairs and large hammock. There is an outside grill with piped water, gas and lights. Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking are just 20 feet out to the beach, there are 2 large palapas with beach chairs and hammocks for a day on the bay. There are two double kayaks and two single kayaks, life vests and snorkel vests available. Bring your own snorkel gear. There is a natural ocean pool in front of TE, waist deep, sandy bottom, perfect for a day of swimming, snorkeling, sunning, or just relaxing! Coffee or tea on the beach at sunrise... a must! Combine with the Casita guest house for your entire family reunion, max 10 people and one child (on the futon) with the rental of both houses. Christmas and New Years weeks book both houses together. The caretakers Vicente and Mari live on the property. They are there to greet you, give you keys, show you about the property. They clean every morning, do dishes, change the linens every third day, rake the beach, keep the garden and grounds, and are there for your comfort and convenience. Please let them know if you have any questions, or if anything needs their attention. Rent a car at the airport and drive 61 miles (101 km) down Highway 307. Past Xel-Ha and 7 km from Hidden Worlds, will be the "Retorno" to the Soliman Bay beach road. It is now a new, 4 lane, divided highway all the way to Tulum, with overpasses at all the main towns. Detailed driving instructions and maps available with reservation. There is now 24 hour security on Soliman Bay, only one entrance at the Security Station. Also on the same property, the Casita at Tropical Evergreens. Downstairs is the living area, fully equipped kitchen with bar seating for 4; queen size bedroom and full bath w/shower. A private, outside stairway leads up to a large open, palapa covered deck; bedroom with 2 twin beds (can be converted to a king upon request), and full bath w/shower. Outside shower and private BBQ with gas, water and lights completes the package. The Casita can rent separately for either 2 or 4 year round except Christmas & New Year's. It is included in the higher holiday rate with the Casa Grande. For more information please go to www.tropicalevergreens.com, or our sister wesite www.mcvrn.com.