Our family had never been to Tulum before this trip, but we had seen gorgeous pictures of the area and were attracted to it because of direct flight availability and it being somewhere out of big hotel & tourist zone. We got exactly what we were looking for with this Casa. Situated right on the beach, closer to the beach than most of the homes & hotels in the area. Originally we were worried about seaweed gathering on the beach and impeding the niceness of our stay, however, the house staff rake the beach each day. There was very little seaweed regardless. Right in front there are rocky areas because this home sits in a bay that is part of a larger reef traveling down the coast. But what it made for, was nice calm waters that were PERFECT for snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding and safe for small kids to swim in. Definitely bring water-shoes and a cheap snorkel with you on your trip here. The casa is set up almost like two separate houses on top of one another, which works great if you have multiple parties staying here for privacy. We primarily used the main level which had 3 bedrooms all with an en suite. I highly recommend booking the chef for multiple days and meals. He cooks everything from scratch and is very service oriented. Beware you will need to speak Spanish, have a translator, or use your cell phone to translate with all house staff as they speak very little English. Especially with the chef; extra clear communication is needed. The "gardener" is Jose, who cleans the pools each morning, and makes sure things are running smoothly. Amelia comes in to sweep and make beds each day and will do laundry for a set fee per load. One of the best things we did was hire a bartender through the host, his name was Arsenio (not sure if that is the correct spelling). Arsenio was incredible. I didn't think we needed a bartender whatsoever, but he made delicious Pina Coladas and Margaritas all day and even some pico de gallo with guacamole. Our nephew had his 6th birthday while we were there, and Arsenio found a pinata in town and brought it with candy the next day, which Jose nicely helped us set up for the kids. We thought we'd use all 3 pools in the house, but the one out front was the only one we all gravitated to. The pools are not heated, and can feel a bit "refreshing." Overall - I would absolutely stay here again! No tourists - absolute privacy - perfect beach - amazing staff and hosts.