Villa Progettata Da Un Architetto Vicino Alla Laguna DI Yalku Ad Akumal

Casa Loro is not the typical Riviera Maya villa. Originally designed and built by a Mexican architect as his own private residence, this one-of-a-kind home combines circular palapa-style architecture, custom curved glass, tropical privacy, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living in one of Akumal’s most distinctive residential settings.

From the house, it is approximately a 3 to 4-minute walk through Yalku Residencial’s private pedestrian access to Yalku Lagoon. Yet once inside the property, the outside world almost disappears. Mature landscaping surrounds the home, neighboring houses are not visible from the main living areas, pool, or gardens, and the atmosphere is wonderfully quiet and peaceful.

The main living area sits beneath a dramatic palapa roof with a central skylight. Curved walls and largely frameless windows draw the gardens into the home, while custom furniture was designed specifically to complement the architecture.

The custom Italian kitchen and bar were made for entertaining. High-end appliances, black marble countertops, a central gas cooktop, backlit onyx, custom cabinetry, and bar seating keep the person preparing food or drinks connected with everyone else.

The open living and dining spaces flow naturally toward the pool and covered terrace, and the integrated Sonos system carries the atmosphere indoors and outside.

Casa Loro offers 3 dedicated bedrooms plus an ensuite media room that can comfortably function as a 4th bedroom. One full bedroom is on the ground floor, making it practical for guests or anyone who prefers to avoid stairs.

Property Highlights
Private curved swimming pool and integrated jetted hot tub
Large covered outdoor dining terrace
Rooftop deck and crow’s nest with hammock and treetop views
Separate gym, office, studio, or wellness building
Full housekeeping apartment with private entrance
Separate laundry and service building
18 rooftop solar panels
Offered turnkey, subject to final inventory
Currently operating as a vacation rental

Casa Loro currently operates as a vacation rental, with experienced local property management and housekeeping already established. The current manager has expressed interest in continuing after a sale, giving the next owner the option of stepping into an existing support structure.

Yalku Residencial
Yalku Residencial is an intimate gated community of only 24 lots with 24/7 security, maintained common areas, a residents-only tennis court, and private pedestrian access toward Yalku Lagoon.

The location feels like a hidden tropical retreat while remaining close to Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum.