does anyone know about rentals

[last minute]

Hi,

I found a listing on craigs list for tulum beach rentals. The email said the rental is 4 properties down from Dos Ceibas. She can rent the studio , bedroom, bath, kitchen- it looks like a private residence with several units - for $40 per night if we book the whole week and pay on pay pal. She also says 1 minute walk to the beach. Do you think it's across the road? And, therefore, overly hot???? $40 a night seems like a great deal on the beach!

Anyone know what/where this might be? Or have any experience with renting?

[PhyllisB]

It does sound like it isn't right on the beach. Does s/he say whether there are ceiling fans and/or AC?

Did they have pictures on the advertisement, or is s/he willing to send you some?

I'd be skeptical if I were you.

There are some condos in the biosphere that Dale and heenan have rented (Casa de las Olas and Casa S-something), and there are a few rental homes in the area booked through locogringo. You might look into those if you want to be right on the beach (and much cooler).

[last minute]

There are pictures in the craigs list ad - it looks nice. I'm pretty sure it's probably across the beach road. She says it's 1 min walk from cenote salvaje if anyone knows where that is. I doubt there's AC, or she would have mentioned it, but I will ask if there are fans. Here's the link to the ad:
http://yucatan.en.craigslist.com.mx/vac/1279611058.html

[manitou]

Here's (http://www.todotulum.com/downloads/tulum_map.pdf) a map of the Tulum Beach with Dos Ceibas shown on the map. I would ask specific questions about the location; which side of the road? What property is next door? Is that a young person walking quickly for a minute to get to the beach or could a 70 year old really get there in a minute? :)

[pepper]

Does she mention what property you can cut through to get to the beach? Do they make you pay for access - like a beach club?

You will need ceiling fans if traveling in summer - it is HOT!! And bring lots of bug spray - there is no beach breeze on the jungle side and the mosquitoes find you fast!! Ask if all the windows have screen on them.

[minniemex]

It seems to me that there was quite a bit of building going on on the other side of the road when I was down there, in addition to what La Zebra had going on. I would bet those rooms are on the jungle side of the road for sure.

I would also question the "beach" access and what kind of chairs they have on the beach, if any.