...good use of the excellent local produce, meat and fresh fish. Taxies, Bus Station, shops, fiestas, bank, atm transportation, markets, shops and shops, Ball games (kids are welcome to join in) dances, cultural center with live theatre and exhibits all within 5 blocks of the house. A stroll in the evenings is highly recommended. The town comes alive at night and the bird songs are exquisite..

There are two houses on the high walled property. The Main House and Cottage. They can be rented separately or together.

The Main House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining /living room, spacious terrazas off the upstairs bedrooms overlooking the garden and pool. The Main House will Sleep 9 people if you rent all of the house; i.e., both 1st and 2nd Floors. See rates below for renting all of Main House. . You may rent only the 1st Floor if you are only 4 or 5 people. The 1st floor bedroom has a double and a single bed. The living room has 2 single beds that can if you choose form a king bed. See rates below for renting 1st floor only of Main House. Renting downstairs only works well for a family of 4 or 5.

The Cottage has 2 separate units; upper & lower. Each Unit is a studio room with a full service kitchen at one end, large locking closet, and bathroom. Sleeps 2 people and possibly 3 w/child.

Both houses are stone built with thick stone walls, high ceilings. All bedrooms in the Main House and both Cottage units have air conditioners. The windows are of fine local hardwoods, tiled floors and the houses are fully screened. Both houses have stairways leading to large roof terrazas; ideal places for star gazing and catching the maximum caribbean breezes. The Cottage roof has a fine street view of who and what is passing by below. Don't be surprised if you indeed see an elefant being led down the street or a camel; this signals the circus is in town. Food vendors pass by with excellent offerings and women selling their fine embroidery and hammocks. You can easily live here and never leave home and purchase excellent food, produce, disher, pots, pans and furniture from people passing by on the street. This property is as safe and private as they come and lends itself to either large group of family or friends or singles and honeymoon couples. Often we have a combo of both . Guests come from various countries. The calendar on this website does not facilitate which house or unit is available on any given night so it is only marked unavailable when all units are reserved for a specific night. You need to inquire as to availability. The small pool and front garden area are shared by all guests.

I started building in 1985. The first houses were built entirely from trees, stones, jungle vine and thatch. Hurricane Roxanne took them down. When I decided to rebuild and this time of solid stone, my neighbors joked with me that I was like the 3 pigs. The rebuilding took place in stages beginning about 18 years ago. The style of the houses, well I call it accidental architecture. I do make plans but it never seems to turn out that way and ends up better than me or my local maya builders intended. For me, they have everything I need for comforts of home and not too much. A great place to bring a group of friends and family for reunions/weddings or just to enjoy the unique privacy of a home in a Maya village in Mexico. Tulum is growing fast in all directions but my neighborhood is protected and has not changed too much. Once you enter the high walls of this preserved tropical garden, you are in your own world unless you decide you want to open the small entrance to the property door. It is very safe and secure. The advantages of staying in the village as opposed to the beaches are many. Prices for everything are half or less in the town and there is a wider selection of restaurants, etc. Much safer and no sand in the beds, 24 hour electricity (beach resorts have generators). You can enjoy interacting with the locals and not only be with other tourists. It goes on and on as far as I'm concerned and past guests have echoed my sentiments.

Testimonials: Tulum feels alive. So many good restaurants, very cheap. Delicious sweet pineapples, $4.usd at home…here $1.50 or less. Incredible! We also found our way to the pastry shop and ended up trying one of almost everything. I guess it wasn't a good idea to go there after diving all day but we certainly enjoyed our dessert brownies and pastries the next morning, by the pool, were quite a treat. We ate at several of the places you mentioned and also discovered a couple on our own. The food was inexpensive and quite tasty and the casual atmosphere (shorts, tshirt, barefoot accepted) sure made it easy to go anywhere for a great meal. Coqueta (cat) was the perfect hostess. We were able to do 6 cenote dives and 4 ocean dives and I must say diving the cenotes was quite an adventure -- very different from diving in the ocean. Tulum is bursting with color! The beaches were beautiful and it seemed as if everything was in bloom -- so unlike things in Indiana. We spent a day at the Tankah beach Caleta and it was truly one of the most relaxing days of my life. We got there fairly early in the morning so we had the place to ourselves until early afternoon. It was so nice having a week where I only had to worry about finding a shady palm tree to lay under; one that would provide plenty of sun for an afternoon nap. It was a fantastic vacation! I'm really glad I did the web search and found your house. The house is beautiful and so very comfortable. It is easy to relax and wind down. Lots of wonderful memories and time well spent with my family. Peg Main House

This was our first trip to Tulum and we feel really lucky to have found your place. Your insights & advice about the great spots & not so great ones was a huge help in making this a great experience. We absolutely love your place and everything you have done with it. Rita & Peter Main House

… We were starting to fanaticize that we'd never have to leave. We could live here easy. Everything we need is close by. The townspeople are so kind and beautiful. There's so much here to do and see and be. Thank you Donna for being our host. Do you rent by the year? Tira & Patrick Cot.

We enjoyed your lovely house. The courtyard and gardens are perfect. We spent hours here. The beaches are the prettiest we've ever seen….Kathleen & family, Main House

Heartfelt thanks for sharing your little piece of paradise. The garden and sitting pool provided a peaceful reprieve. We had so much fun going out to eat and dancing at the local bars and restaurants. Thanks so much for the good tips and helpful information. I only wish that we could stay longer. Dan and Patricia-Cottage

… What a fantastic house. Our 4 Yr. Old spent the first 2 days in the pond/pool. Binda & Richard, Main Hs

I spent a lot of time reading in the courtyard and enjoying your lovely garden. The fountain is the perfect touch. We loved Tulum and found the beaches to be the most beautiful of the many we visited on this trip. We really enjoyed exploring the town, and especially enjoyed the lively atmosphere on Saturday night. Thank you for sharing your lovely house with us. We hope to visit again someday. Best Regards, Kathleen(Family of 4-Main House

We very much enjoyed staying in Tulum and I would rent your house again. I liked being in town, a real town. I think it was very good first experience for my niece...authentic Mexican rather than mega-resort. Complete with Mama Pig and 6 piglets on one back street...It was wonderful, went too fast, and I'm ready to go back. I'm an ESL teacher and it definitely rekindled my desire to teach in Mexico. Gracias para la casa! Lynn

Both houses have full service kitchens with gas stoves, refrigerator, blenders & coffee makers and necessary dishes and cooking utensils. Linens and towels are provided and Maid service two times weekly. Both have Cable TV, Hot & cold water and purified drinking water. The Main House has a Microwave oven also. The cottage has a CD-Player. Wifi and high speed internet for guests.Other services are provided by Soco: (Reasonable prices but not included in Rental Fee) Thanks to my terrific Manager, Soco, who wears many hats. She is a grandmother and babysits (children love her and so do all guests!). She is also a terrific cook and has her own restaurant in the town and some guests go there but she will deliver meals or cook them and clean up after in the house when you like. For example: A meal with main dish, beans, rice, tortillas and a fresh fruit drink costs $3.50 Usd per person delivered. She will shop for you and stock the refrigeratory pre-travel and/or have a prepared meal there for your arrival. She will also do laundry for you. House cleaning is done after every 3rd night; All towels and sheets are 100% cotton and laundered in our Bodega and dryed outdoors in the air (our dryer!..takes about 15 minutes of breeze)

Activities in the area: There are many and if you stay at /Stone Tree/, I will give you a list of my special discoveries and you will find new ones! The beaches in Mexico are all public so if there is a resort on them or if they are wide open, access is not a problem. You may need to pay something if you wish to use a beach chair or cabana on a resort beach. Ceynot's dot the area all around Tulum and there are many to explore. The cool crystal clear fresh water is lovely for swimming, snorkeling or cave driving. Maya Ruin sites are also abundant. To name a few; Tulum (5 min.), Coba (30 min drive, Xhel Ha ( 20 min.), Chitzen Itza (1 Hr.) Fishing and boat trips for snorkeling on the reef. Guided trips can be arranged if you choose and there are various dive shops on the beach. Chetumal has a terrific museum and many more ruin sites (2.5 Hr.drive)

YEAR 2009 REDUCED RATES!Personal Check, Cashiers Check, Bank Transfer, Bank (Wells Fargo) Direct Deposit, PayPalNote: Occupancy: Will acccomodate more than stated under special circumstances. Charge will be $20.Usd per night for each additional guest.Cottage Rates are for Each Cottage UnitG.equals Guest

To secure a reservation, signed Lease Contract along with Full Payment must be received by Owner. If cancelled 60 or more days prior to first day of occupancy, 50% will be refunded. There is an additional $50 charge for changing dates.



50% will be refunded if cancelled 60 or more days prior to first day of occupancy. There is an additional $50.00 charge for changing dates after comtract is signed.



All taxes and fees are included in rental amounts stated above.