The place was great centrally located no need for a vehicle Arturo was always available with information and advice about local restaurants and kiosk shopping.place was clean beaches were great... read more for walking.also with the world crisis with the virus Arturo was a great help in getting us to a larger airport so we could get home safely.definitely would rent this place again if it’s available

  El alojamiento es perfecto, limpio y cómodo. La atención de los anfitriones es de lo mejor, la ubicación es de fácil acceso. Recomiendo ampliamente

  Our stay at Vida Chelem was a wonderful experience - so much so that we are returning this summer for an entire week. Rick was very helpful during our pre-arrival... read more and ensured that we had proper directions to Vida Chelem. With his instructions and the help of (Hidden by Airbnb) maps, finding the location was a breeze. Upon arrival, we met Arturo, who was incredibly helpful our entire stay but never intrusive or bothersome. He had good knowledge of the area and Merida and gave us some good tips.

The space is large enough for two people, with a bathroom, kitchen and dining area, and a bedroom that can be closed off from the rest of the space. While there is A/C in the bedroom, we never had to use it with the ocean breeze that passed through open windows. The sounds of the ocean were also incredibly soothing to fall asleep to.

The property is butted up to the beach, and this apartment is literally on the beach. Stepping out onto the large covered deck is a sight to be seen with the view of the beach and ocean and beach right in front of you. It's perfect for relaxing with your coffee and a pastry in the morning, a cocktail and the sunset in the evening, or any time of the day you want to relax and take in the view and sounds of the beach and ocean.

Right off the large deck is a private enclosed area of beach surrounded by a short masonry wall. Swimming is easy here, though it was quite windy and good-sized waves most of the day. Arturo explained that it was more common for the water to be calm and flat.

The location was quite ideal for us. The zocalo, or main square, in Chelem is only a 10-minute walk, and plenty of restaurants and various stores nearby. A lavanderia is located on the street two blocks east of the zocalo.

Progreso is only a 12- to 25-minute drive, depending on where in town you are heading. We HIGHLY recommend Humo Bistro in Progreso for an exquisite dinner!

Plaza Grande in Merida is around or close to an hour's drive. There is a parking lot very close on the north side of Calle 61 between Calle 58 and Calle 60. The entrance is tucked between two buildings with the lot behind them. Watch for the vertical sign the says, "Estacionamiento." There is a lot to see around and off from the square.

All and all, we highly recommend staying at Vida Chelem. We're already looking forward to our next stay in a few months!

  Vida Chelem is more than an AirBNB, it more resembles an exquisite resort where the hosts, Rick & JR, go out of their way to ensure their guests are... read more happy and enjoy their stay. From providing a requested Christmas tree and decorating the property with lights and other Christmas décor to suggesting restaurants and shopping venues, they couldn't have been better hosts.

The property itself is well maintained, provides both a large veranda that overlooks the Gulf, a private beach and easy access to the public beach and water. Our stay in Sol couldn't have been better. The courtyard with the pool and the beautiful landscaping is also welcoming if you tire of the salt and sea breezes.

As vacationers who enjoy shopping at local markets and cooking the local food, the kitchen was fully stocked and maintained in a way that we were able to enjoy the experience. Access to an outdoor was a welcome plus!

If you are looking for a place to relax, explore or just lay around, read a book and listen to the waves, there is no better place than Vida Chelem.

  C’est situé en village de pêcheurs, c’est pas le luxe mais il a tout ce qu’on a de besoin . Rendu sur le site … WoW 🤩, Arthuro est toujours... read more là pour nous aider , c’est très très très propre et il manque de rien , la plage très propre, sans algues et à 10 mètres du balcon …. C’est une place de rêve .

  If you're looking for a getaway from work or the city. This is your go-to place. VIDA Chelem is in a small and quiet town, away from the noise of... read more the city. The place is very clean and calm. You can relax in the hammocks or at the beach. The sound of the waves at all times is beautiful and relaxing (Specially at night). If you decide to book here, don't forget to watch the state of the art sunsets! Rick, Arturo and Jairo were great guests and very nice people, the attention and communication was flawless at all times.