Villa Ina Tan Kanab: 4 BR villa in Akumal

This large 4 BR house with air conditioning, and superb views of the Caribbean is located between Akumal Bay and Half Moon Bay in north Akumal.

Ini Tan Kanab features exterior balconies, walkways, patios and an elevated sun terrace facing the Caribbean. The sunken living room is the most striking design element as it overlooks the sea and pool and offers two separate conversation seating arrangements. A wall of windows allow filtered sunlight to envelop the living room and provide sensational views of the bay.

Most of your days will be spent by the pool or the ocean or exloring the Maya Riviear. However, for those idle hours, there is satellite TV and a CD/cassette player (bring your favorite tunes). and swimming pool

Around the pool are sling-back chairs for lounging and a charcoal barbecue if you would like to grill som fresh fish, shrimp or juicy burgers.

Bedrooms in Ina Tan Kanab are located in two separte buildings connected by walkways. Three of the four have a full ocean view and balconies; the fourth has a garden view. All bedrooms were recently refurbished with new linens and whisper-quiet air conditioners.

The master suite with the king size bed and single bed is accessed by a spiral stairway from the living room that opens to a glass-block atrium at the entry of the room.

Upgrades have also been completed on the rest of the villa as well, including new floors, textiles and air conditioning in the bedrooms.

Ina Tan Kanab has a fully equipped kitchen with large dining room table (seats 8), plenty of counter space and abundent filtered sunlight through its glass wall.

Because Ina Tan Kanab is mid-way betwee Hal Moon Bay and Akumal Bay, restaurants in both north and central Akumal are within easy walking distance.For a good time try La Buena Vida's restaurant and swing bar on Half Moon Bay or the Lol-Ha beach bar restaurant on Akumal's glorious main beach.

For your convenience, two stocked grocery stores are located in central Akumal and two convenience stores are close by in north Akumal for last minute items.

From your base at the Ina Tan Kanab, you are not far from Yalku lagoon where you'll find impressive snorkeling with a plethora of brilliantly colored tropical fish in all shapes and sizes. Other sightseeing adventures can be found at the ruins of Tulum and Coba, eco-parks of Xcaret and Xel-ha Pueblo of Tulum, the Tulum ruins and Tulum beach and numerous jungle cenotes. You definitely won't run out of adventures!

Designed and built by Dallas based architect George Woo, who formally worked with acclaimed architect I.M. PEI, Ina Tan Kanab has won numerous awards for its design and has been published in House and Garden and Architectural Record. The house has undergone a full renovation and continues as a significant and important architectural residence. -Peter