We just returned from a visit to our partners in Akumal, Mexico, Akumal-Villas where we had a most enjoyable visit with the owners and staff who provide our most valued clients of The Society a true VIP experience in this most unspoiled, laid-back area of the Yucatan Penninsula.

Upon entering Villa de Los Suenos from the driveway, you are truly surprised. While the rear of the home has a modernist design, entering the home the immediate view is of the water (and you may miss the beautful interiors becuase your eyes are drawn to the most impressive waterview). All sightlines in the home orient guests to the expansive waterfront as the home is built on a three-sided point with expansive views in every direction.

The first level of the home is quite expansive. The entry foyer provides a formal introduction and a ½ bath for guests. Directly ahead is a step-down to the dining room which offered expansive seating for 6. Adjacent is a large kitchen with ample counter space, all appliances guests may need and a picture window onto the rear patio.

Many who use vacation home rentals enjoy the opportunity to cook while on their vacation. We enjoyed the kitchen and breakfast bar as we were able to enjoy many meals in the home and cook in unison due to the large open design of the kitchen.

The living room with two sliding doors and multiple windows was thoughtfully designed for cross-ventilation. Even though there was an air-conditioner, we never used it opting for the ceiling fans. A desktop stereo with Ipod dock was situated between the living room and dining room with a selection of CD’s to enjoy. Of note, there is a television and DVD player. We did enjoy the selection of DVD’s provided by the owners and on a few rainy nights enjoyed watching a movie.

The master bedroom is expansive with a king bed, two built-in seating areas and an en-suite bathroom including a seperate stall shower, toilet and custom sunken-in tub with a viewing pass-through to the bedroom. In addition there is a dressing room adjacent to the bathroom.

Both the living room and master bedroom have sliding doors to the rear yard. The patio area is beautiful with a wet-bar/grill, lounge chairs, shaded areas and a beautiful in-ground pool adjacent to the lagoon/ocean. For those who wish to swim in the lagoon, there is an outdoor shower to rinse off.

The 2^nd level of the home is reached via a beautiful staircase design incorporating Mexican pottery to diffuse the lighted path. The stairs lead to an open-area on the 2^nd floor with a futon/queen sleeper, television with satellite and an outdoor terrace. Two split bedrooms are off the open-area, both with hand-laid brick barrel-vaulted ceilings artfully lit and incorporating ceiling fans. Both bedrooms have private balcony’s as well as en-suite bathrooms. We chose the bedroom facing east to enjoy the expansive water view and to be lulled to sleep at night by the soothing waves and to be working up in the morning with the high-tide crashing against the rocks of the lagoon.

Due to the design and furnishings of the home, the vacation rental is perfect for large families, groups of friends, three couples and so forth. The large bedrooms, private balcony’s and en-suite bathrooms provide three true master suites.

Others we met asked why with just two of us we opted for Villa de Los Suenos? Granted, we did only use one bedroom (three were available), however, there is a luxury of expansive space. For both of us, even though vacation is an escape, we both had our laptops and did do work. The large home gave us the opportunity to enjoy each others company yet also retreat when we desired alone time. A luxury that has never been available in a hotel room.