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Brisa Caribe Villa in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Absolutely exotic...

Brisa Caribe is a "one of a kind" vacation experience. A luxurious 5,000 square foot villa
on the Caribbean with some of the most exotic decor and furniture you've ever seen.
  With a commanding view of the Caribbean, full air conditioning and a beautiful ocean side swimming pool; Brisa Caribe has all the standard features one looks for in a quality, luxury grade, sea side vacation villa. However, once you enter this beautiful home it becomes abundantly clear that this is no ordinary luxury vacation home. The Canadian owners of Brisa Caribe, Twyla and Doug, have traveled the world extensively and amassed an impressive collection of rare and beautiful items that range from rare carpets and handcrafted furniture, to mystical ceremonial masks, ancient tribal weaponry and fascinating wooden carvings. Following a career that took them to the far flung corners of the globe, they decided to return to Puerto Aventuras on Mexico's Caribbean coast to settle down and build an ocean front home they would fill with the many exotic items they had collected from their distant journeys. The result is a home which mirrors their travels and is the kind of place where one can easily relax and feel at home. Below is our attempt to give you an idea of what they have accomplished.

About Puerto Aventuras....PA
The main portion of Puerto Aventuras is a two minute drive away for all your vacation needs. Shopping, restaurants, water sports, scuba diving, fishing, Puerto Aventuras' magnificent main beach and 9 hole golf course, sailing & adventure tours, and much more can easily keep you entertained during daylight hours and into the night. Car rentals, guided land tours to Mayan ruins, cenotes and jungle attractions are all available in Puerto Aventuras.

Living spaces ground level
From the villa's private off street parking area a heavy wrought iron gate opens to a lovely inner courtyard with a traditional Mexican fountain, wrought iron table and chairs, and a tropical garden. Upon entering the villa, a long hallway running the length of the house allows you to see straight through to the Caribbean. Bedrooms are to your left and right as you walk past the Wall of Masks and enter the entertainment room. Here a long winding couch faces a very well equipped entertainment center and glass slider that provides access to, and a view of, the ocean side verandah and pool. The pool area is furnished, with areas in full sun and shade, and the pool has a water cascade on one end. A few stairs lead down from the pool area to a wide stretch of sand with a thatched palapa facing the Caribbean. Walking north about 100 yards is a semi-public saltwater pool carved into the shoreline.

entry areaWall of Masks
entertainment room, left sideentertainment room, right side
freshwater pool areasaltwater pool

Living spaces second level and roof
Ascending a stairway leads to the hallway pictured below and to the Great Room, which has a full kitchen, curved raised counter with bar stools, a living area with leather couches, and a table made from an incredible hand carved middle eastern door. Across the room is a dining table, chairs and exquisite cabinets all in solid teak. The ceramics in the dining area are spectacular, and across the room by the couches an old pair of Arab desert muskets reminiscent of Lawrence of Arabia are leaning against the wall. Everything faces the Caribbean view. A pocketed glass slider completely disappears into the wall to reveal a furnished ocean side terrace (not shown here but will be added to this page). One flight up on the roof the view is even more spectacular and a large pavilion and grill area makes this a perfect place to entertain while enjoying the view and breeze.

second level hallkitchen area
living area w/ leather couchesteak dining set and ceramics
rooftop entertainment area

Bedrooms
Seven bedrooms, each with a different theme, are of a quality and sophistication that is quite rare to find in a rental villa. All have individually controlled air conditioning and luxurious bedding of the highest quality and comfort. Exotic carpets and unique cultural pieces reflect the theme of each.

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bedroombedroom
bedroombedroom

Just a few of the exotics
This entire villa is decorated and furnished with so many fascinating and exquisite items that we cannot possibly show them all here. Just to visit the house is a cultural event in itself. Carpets, ceramics, hand carved teak furniture, exotic wooden sculpture, ancient tribal weapons, the list goes on.. all of it collected by the owners during their global travels, and each item, no doubt, has its own story.

teak chest
carpet detailcarpet detail
teak cabinet, ceramicsteak cabinet

and a little extra . . .
A very nice sandy beach is nearby, approximately 200 yards away. And the villa is perfectly set up for scuba diving enthusiasts with an outdoor rinse and drying area, and a storage area for equipment.

beach @200 yards awaydivers equipment prep areaclick for aerial map
...and the guestbook says
Once again, I would like to say that everything was absolutely perfect. You really do a fantastic job. A real credit to both of you is the fact that after we left you and checked into the Ritz Carlton in Cancun, every single one of us said the exact same thing. "This is great and the Ritz is beautiful but I would take Brisa Caribe over the Ritz Carlton any day." That came from all 14 people. Anyway, thanks again for a fantastic vacation and for the fantastic dive trips. Twyla, it was a real treat to have you as an instructor. Have a great day -Rick
 
Amenities
  • Location: Puerto Aventuras- A gated resort community with a marina and private security.
  • Services in Puerto Aventuras- The villa is within walking distance to: 3 scuba diving centers, AquaWorld ferry to Cozumel, a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, numerous boutiques, a church, pharmacy, post office, 2 internet cafes, 9 restaurants, 4 bars, 3 convenience stores, a bank machine, 2 money exchangers, a travel agency, 3 tour operators, a car rental agency, taxis, a gym, spa, deep sea fishing charter boats, Dolphin Discovery where you can swim with dolphins, kayak rentals, bicycle rentals
  • 5,000 square foot villa
  • Ocean front with a sandy area facing the Caribbean. Access to a saltwater pool carved into the limestone iron shore, and to a beach area for swimming are 100 and 200 yards away, respectively.
  • Swimming pool on the ocean side of the villa with a water cascade, sun deck and shaded furnished patio. Swimming pool has 3 levels and water cascade. Dimensions: 3.5m x 7m (11.5 ft. x 23 ft.), 1.7m (5.5 ft.) deep end for teaching diving, 1.2m (4 ft.) depth which is perfect for a stand up bar, 0.5m (1.5 ft.) shallow end for the kids. Outdoor shower provided to rinse off. Beach towels, beach chairs, coolers, pool toys, hammocks all provided.
  • Fully air conditioned- not just the bedrooms like many other villas
  • 7 bedrooms- 3 face the ocean side, 4 the garden/couryard side: 4 with king size beds, 1 with a queen size bed, 2 with twin beds which can be made into kings. All have high quality mattresses.
  • 7 bathrooms- all bathrooms have showers. Master bathroom has a shower, Jacuzzi tub and bidet. Thick quality towels, comfy bathrobes and hair dryers are in every bathroom, and bottled water is in every bathroom.
  • Full kitchen- large pantry stocked with basic condiments and spices, 6 burner gas stove with griddle and oven, microwave, large refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee makers, blender, toaster oven, juicer, place settings for more than 14 people, all knives, utensils, serving plates, etc., a high chair is available upon request.
  • Great room- open to the kitchen/pantry with large wrap around counter and stools to seat 6, formal dining table seating for 14 people (note how many villas do not have seating for the number of guests they sleep), handcrafted furniture and numerous leather sofas and chairs. This opens up to a covered ocean side terrace with tables and chairs for dining or relaxing outdoors.
  • Entertainment room- Surround sound TV system, Dish on Demand digital satellite receiver with American programming (not the Mexican/Spanish version), VCR with video library, Cassette/CD stereo player (bring some of your favorite tunes with you), large selection of books, games and puzzles, wet bar with full size refrigerator stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and assortment of liquor at check in. We ask that you simply replace the drinks or we can keep it full for you and charge you at checkout.
  • Roof top terrace- Additional 1400 sq. ft. of living space includes covered wet bar with wrap around counter and stools, gas barbecue. Additional and chairs and table available for dining.
  • Square footage- 6,000 sq. ft. of interior space; 1,300 sq. ft. of covered terraces; 1,400 sq. ft of rooftop bar/dining area
  • 5 bicycles- included for your use with the villa.
  • Cellular telephone- included for your convenience with the villa (local and toll charges apply).
  • Extras (additional charge)- A wide range of scuba diving courses are available for an extra charge. Classroom and pool work can be given in the privacy of Brisa Caribe. Rental equipment is available. Personal dive guide available. Deep sea fishing and scuba diving packages available. Full time cook available. Massages, manicures and pedicures available in the comfort of the villa. Special events and wedding planner available (the open air palapa roofed church, the gazebo in the square, the beach or our rooftop, all make wonderful settings). All usage and toll charges for the cellular telephone and fax are an extra charge.
  • Notes:
    • All children over 1 year of age are considered in the head count.
    • The occupancy of the villa is limited to the persons indicated on your confirmation. Exceeding this limit is a direct violation of our rental agreement. Parties, dinners, get-togethers, drop in guests, or any other form of non registered guest access will result in a forfeit of the security deposit and could be reason to ask you to leave unless prior permission has been granted.
    • There is a $1,000 security deposit required
    • For important terms and conditions please click here.
  • Cook service- Brisa Caribe meal menus
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Bedroom configuration options: room details above, occupancy below.
 5 bedrooms- 3 ocean with king bed, 1 courtyard with king bed, 1 courtyard view with twin beds. Max 10.
 6 bedrooms- add 1 courtyard view with a queen size bed. Max 12 people.
 7 bedrooms- add one courtyard view with twin beds. Max 14 people.
 8 or 9 bedrooms- add two people per additional bedroom. Max 18 people with 9 bedrooms.
Additions to Brisa Caribe: 2 more bedrooms
Pool house Master Suite: decorated in eclectic Bombay Trading Company style, 2nd floor, King bed, A/C, couch, TV/DVD player, desk, CD player, security safe, fabulous ocean & pool view, very large private terrace with covered and uncovered areas, ensuite with jacuzzi tub, shower, double sinks, hair dryer and great ocean view (I would say that this is the nicest bedroom in the villa now)
Pool house guest bedroom: decorated in Mexican folk art style, ground floor, King bed, A/C, CD player, desk, security safe, ocean/pool view, covered terrace, ensuite with shower & hairdryer.
Rental Rates and Availability
*Available for Christmas & New Years weeks.
Rates per week
2008 Dates 5 bedrooms
Max 10 people
6 bedrooms
Max 12 people
7 bedrooms
Max 14 people
8 or 9 bedrooms
Max 2 people/bedroom
Jan 5 - Feb 16 $ 9,500.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
Feb 16 - Feb 23
President's week
$ 11,100.00
9 bedrooms
Feb 23 - Apr 26 $ 9,500.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
Apr 26 - May 31 $ 6,400.00
6 bedrooms
$ 7,200.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
May 31 - Aug 16 $ 7,250.00
6 bedrooms
$ 8,050.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
Aug 16 - Nov 22 $ 4,400.00
5 bedrooms
$ 5,200.00
6 bedrooms
$ 6,000.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
Nov 22 - Nov 29
Thanksgiving week
$ 10,100.00
9 bedrooms
Nov 29 - Dec 20 $ 6,400.00
6 bedrooms
$ 7,200.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
Holidays 2008/09 $ 19,000.00
9 bedrooms

2009 Dates 5 bedrooms
Max 10 people
6 bedrooms
Max 12 people
7 bedrooms
Max 14 people
8 or 9 bedrooms
Max 2 people/bedroom
Jan 3 - Feb 14/09 $ 9,500.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
Feb 14 - Feb 21/09
President's week
$ 11,100.00
9 bedrooms
Feb 21 - Apr 25/09 $ 9,500.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
Apr 25 - May 30/09 $ 6,400.00
6 bedrooms
$ 7,200.00
7 bedrooms
$ 800.00
per additional bedroom
All rates are in US dollars per week. 12% tax not included.
Saturday arrival/departure weeks only for this villa.
Bedrooms not rented will be locked off.
All children over 1 year of age will be included in the head count.
Access to this property is limited to the people indicated on your confirmation.
Security deposit- $1,000.00 usd.
Parties, dinners, get-togethers, drop-in guests or any other form of non-registered
guest access will result in a forfeit of the security deposit and could be reason to ask you to leave.
For important terms and conditions: Rental Fax agreement please click here


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