Questions about staying at Aldea Kaan Tulum
Aldea Kaan Tulum is five villas in La Privada, a gated enclave in Aldea Zama, Tulum: Casa David, Casa Emilia, Casa Lucas, Casa Lydia and Casa Thomas. Every villa has 3 bedrooms and a private pool. The 39 answers below cover capacity, pools, prices, rules, security, distances, the concierge and how to book. Inquiries go to Michelle Prier by email at michprier@gmail.com or by phone at +1 913 209 4209.
Where is Aldea Kaan Tulum?
Aldea Kaan Tulum is in La Privada, a gated enclave inside the Aldea Zama neighborhood of Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, at Calle Itzamna, Aldea Zama Lote 54. The beach is 7 minutes by car and downtown Tulum is 5 minutes by car.
What is Aldea Kaan Tulum?
Aldea Kaan Tulum is a collection of five private villas standing side by side in La Privada: Casa David, Casa Emilia, Casa Lucas, Casa Lydia and Casa Thomas. The villas rent individually or together.
How many guests can Aldea Kaan Tulum sleep?
All five Aldea Kaan Tulum villas together sleep up to 56 guests: Casa David, Casa Lucas and Casa Thomas sleep 12 each, and Casa Emilia and Casa Lydia sleep 10 each. Three villas together (KAAN) sleep 34 and two villas together (KAAN II) sleep 22.
Can we rent all five Aldea Kaan Tulum villas together?
Yes. The five Aldea Kaan Tulum villas stand side by side in La Privada. The gates between Casa David, Casa Emilia and Casa Lucas open into one shared outdoor space, and the gate between Casa Lydia and Casa Thomas opens into another. Together the five villas host up to 56 guests. Contact Michelle Prier at michprier@gmail.com to check availability for several villas.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does each villa have?
Every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa has 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 3 half bathrooms, and every bedroom has an en suite bathroom. Across the five villas that is 15 bedrooms, 15 full bathrooms and 15 half bathrooms.
Does every villa have a private pool?
Yes. Casa David, Casa Lucas and Casa Thomas have rooftop pools on their third floor terraces. Casa Emilia and Casa Lydia have ground floor pools. La Privada also has a community pool for all guests.
How far is the beach from Aldea Kaan Tulum?
The beach is 7 minutes by car or 15 minutes by bike from Aldea Kaan Tulum. Downtown Tulum is 5 minutes by car, and the Tulum ruins are 10 minutes by car.
Is Aldea Kaan Tulum in a gated community?
Yes. Aldea Kaan Tulum is inside La Privada, a gated enclave with 24/7 security. Only registered guests enter, by showing a QR code that the host provides and an ID at the security booth.
What does La Privada offer besides the villas?
La Privada has a clubhouse, a community pool and paddle tennis courts, all available to Aldea Kaan Tulum guests.
Is parking available at the villas?
Yes. Every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa has free parking on the premises, and street parking is free too.
Do the villas have wifi and air conditioning?
Yes. Every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa has wifi and air conditioning. Casa Lucas and Casa Lydia also list a dedicated workspace.
Are the villas suitable for children?
Every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa has a crib and a high chair on request. Children swim with an adult watching, and no pool at any of the five villas has a gate or lock. Every villa has stairs.
Is there a washer and dryer?
Yes. Every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa has a washer and dryer on the rooftop terrace, with detergent provided.
What do the villas cost per night?
Casa David, Casa Lucas and Casa Thomas are from $295 per night. Casa Emilia and Casa Lydia are from $345 per night. KAAN, three villas together, is from $935 per night and KAAN II, two villas, from $640 per night. All five villas together are from $1,575 per night.
How do I book a villa at Aldea Kaan Tulum?
Book directly with Michelle Prier: send the form on the contact page, email michprier@gmail.com, or call or WhatsApp +1 913 209 4209, for the best rate and no booking fees. Michelle answers within a couple of hours, 8 am to 6 pm Tulum time. Instagram messages to @aldeakaantulum also reach her.
Is there a concierge, and what does it cost?
Yes. The Aldea Kaan Tulum concierge plans and coordinates your stay at no charge. Airport pickups, day trips, cenote visits, the Mayan ruins, private boat charters and guided jungle tours are third party activities, charged at the vendor's price.
Can the concierge stock groceries before we arrive?
Yes. The Aldea Kaan Tulum concierge stocks any grocery or alcohol request available in Tulum before you arrive and bills it at cost plus a small fee. Chedraui supermarket is 5 minutes by car, and a small local market is within walking distance.
Can we hire a private chef?
Yes. Private chef services at Aldea Kaan Tulum are available at a charge and arranged by the concierge. Every villa kitchen is stocked for a chef to cook in.
Is smoking allowed in the villas?
No. Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside any Aldea Kaan Tulum villa, and a $200 cleaning fee applies if it happens.
Are pets allowed at Aldea Kaan Tulum?
No. Pets are not allowed at any of the five Aldea Kaan Tulum villas.
What are the check in and checkout times?
Check in at Aldea Kaan Tulum is after 4:00 PM and checkout is before 11:00 AM. Every villa has self check in with a keypad.
Are there quiet hours?
Yes. No loud music or noise outside after 11:00 pm at any Aldea Kaan Tulum villa in La Privada.
Are parties and weddings allowed at Aldea Kaan Tulum?
Planning a small wedding or celebration? Contact Michelle before booking. Our concierge can plan and organize the entire event. Unarranged parties are not permitted. No attendance limit is published, so ask Michelle about your guest count.
Is drinking water provided?
Yes. Drinking water is provided in every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa, and the water and ice from the refrigerator are drinkable.
Are towels provided?
Yes. Bath towels, beach towels and pool towels are provided in every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa. A fee applies for damaged or lost towels.
Who is the host of Aldea Kaan Tulum?
Michelle Prier owns and hosts Aldea Kaan Tulum. On Airbnb she is a Superhost with 11 years of hosting.
How are the villas rated?
Guests rate the Aldea Kaan Tulum villas on Airbnb and on Google. The reviews page shows the rating and the number of reviews of the collection, of each villa and of the two group packages, each with its source.
Are there security cameras?
Yes. Exterior security cameras cover the perimeter of each Aldea Kaan Tulum villa, and there are none inside. Every villa has smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and a first aid kit.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Breakfast on your first morning is included at all five Aldea Kaan Tulum villas and served in your villa. More mornings cost extra, and the concierge arranges them on request.
Is Aldea Kaan Tulum a hotel?
No. Aldea Kaan Tulum is five vacation rental villas in La Privada, Aldea Zama, owned and hosted by Michelle Prier, not a management company. The villas rent individually or together by direct inquiry to Michelle. Each has self check in with a keypad, and a concierge takes the place of a front desk.
What languages does the Aldea Kaan Tulum team speak?
The Aldea Kaan Tulum team speaks English and Spanish. Michelle, the owner and host, Gaby, the concierge, and Mike, the property manager, all speak both.
What is the minimum stay at Aldea Kaan Tulum?
The minimum stay at every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa is 2 nights, and 4 nights over Christmas and New Year.
How often does housekeeping come?
Housekeeping at every Aldea Kaan Tulum villa comes every other day.
What are the terms for a direct booking at Aldea Kaan Tulum?
For a direct booking at Aldea Kaan Tulum: No cleaning fee. Deposit required. Strict cancellation policy; full terms are sent with your quote.
How far is Aldea Kaan Tulum from the airports?
Tulum airport (TQO) is 45 minutes by car from Aldea Kaan Tulum, and Cancun airport (CUN) is 1 hour 35 minutes by car. The concierge arranges pickups at the vendor's price.
When is the best time to visit Aldea Kaan Tulum?
October through March is the best time to visit Aldea Kaan Tulum. It is also the low sargassum season.
When is sargassum season near Aldea Kaan Tulum?
The low sargassum season on the beaches near Aldea Kaan Tulum runs from October through March, the months we recommend for a visit.
Are power and water outages a problem at Aldea Kaan Tulum?
Occasional power outages happen at Aldea Kaan Tulum, but they are not common. Every villa has its own cistern, so water outages are rare.
Should we tip at Aldea Kaan Tulum, and which currency should we bring?
Tipping is not required but always appreciated. Many guests leave a tip for housekeeping and the concierge team at the end of their stay. Mexican pesos are the local currency; US dollars are accepted in many places in Tulum, but paying in pesos usually gets a better price.
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Last updated September 28, 2026.