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Villa rental · Valladolid, Yucatán

Ku Kaay, a private villa with its own cenotes

A contemporary luxury villa on a 10-hectare jungle estate near Valladolid, with two private cenotes, six rooms for up to 20 guests and a team that shares Maya culture with you.

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10 hectaresPrivate jungle estate
Up to 20 guests6 rooms + 2 staff rooms
2 private cenotesOpen-air and cavern
Near ValladolidEk Balam and Chichén Itzá
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Ku Kaay

Aerial view of Ku Kaay luxury villa surrounded by Yucatán jungle near ValladolidTop-down drone view of the villa main house with its central pool in the junglePool courtyard of the main house at sunset with sun loungersDrone view of the main house and two guest suites connected by pathsGuest bedroom with king bed and floor-to-ceiling windows to the jungleOpen kitchen with long bar and stools in the main houseGame room with billiards table and wine fridgeIndoor-outdoor lounge with bar stools opening to the gardenCovered corridor with woven shade and lounge chairs by the poolRound hot tub on the terrace with jungle viewsWater garden and pergola next to the villa main houseTerrace with dining table, umbrella and cactus garden at the villaOutdoor living pavilion of the villa among agave gardensEntrance hall with Maya-inspired decor and wooden pivot doorGallery hallway with woven art and natural light in the villaCourtyard with tree, reflecting pond and stone detailsSuite living area with sofa and bedroom beyondPrivate terrace with plunge pool facing the jungleSuite with high ceiling, dining table and sofaBedroom with king bed, artwork and jungle view windowBright bedroom with large windows onto the jungleBedroom with king bed, round mirror and reading cornerSuite terrace with plunge pool and red dining chairsDouble-height suite with living room and loft bedroomBathroom vanity with marble sink and woven mirrorBathroom with stone vanity and wooden shelvesSuite kitchenette with wooden cabinets and sitting areaSwimmers in the open-air private cenote with hanging rootsTurquoise water and hanging roots inside the open cenoteSunbeams falling into the private cenote through tree rootsInside the cavern cenote with blue water and lounge chairsKayaks and paddle board on the floating dock in the cenoteLounge with sofas and lanterns above the cavern cenote waterLong dining table for twenty under the thatched palapaOutdoor kitchen and grill under the palapaA-frame thatched palapa dining pavilion lit at nightWedding-style long table under string lights in the jungle at nightAerial view of the private padel court in the junglePadel court with rackets and drinks ready to playShaded jungle path on the 10-hectare villa estateStepping-stone path across a lily pond to the villaStone trail leading down to the private cenoteLit walkway to the villa at dusk through the jungleNight walkway with garden lights leading to the villaThe villa glowing at night under a crescent moonStarry night sky over the villa and the jungleAerial view of the private estate and villa buildings in the Yucatán jungleColonial church and main road in Yalcobá villageRuins of the old church in Yalcobá village, YucatánValladolid main square at night with locals and the cathedralCalzada de los Frailes in Valladolid at nightSite map of the Ku Kaay estate with villa, rooms, cenotes and padel court

A villa just for your group

Ku Kaay is a 1,000 m² contemporary villa hidden in the Yucatán jungle near Yalcobá, a small Maya village north of Valladolid. You rent the whole estate, so the pool, the gardens, the cenotes and more than 1.5 km of jungle paths are only for your family or friends.

The design mixes white walls, local stone, wood and woven palm with large windows that open to the forest. It is a place to slow down: swim, eat well, walk among the trees and listen to the birds.

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Rooms and living spaces

  • Six rooms for up to 20 guests, set apart from the main house for privacy
  • Two extra rooms for staff, nannies or personal assistants
  • Some suites with private terraces and plunge pools
  • Main house with pool courtyard, open kitchen with bar and game room with billiards
  • Hot tub terrace, water gardens and outdoor lounges
  • Thatched palapa with a long dining table and outdoor kitchen

Two cenotes on the property

Few villas in the Yucatán have their own cenotes. At Ku Kaay one is open to the sky, with roots hanging into turquoise water, and the other hides inside a cave, softly lit, with a lounge and space for private dinners or a massage by the water.

Swim, snorkel, jump in or paddle from the floating dock with kayaks and a paddle board, without sharing the water with anyone else.

Experiences at the villa

  • Private dining with authentic Yucatecan cuisine, from the grill under the palapa to a traditional pib cooked underground
  • Handmade tortillas and Maya cooking with local staff who speak Maya
  • Restorative yoga, meditation and massages, even inside the cenote
  • Private padel court
  • Birdwatching and guided walks on the jungle paths
  • Starry nights far from city lights

Around the villa

The estate is a short drive from colonial Valladolid, the Ek Balam ruins and Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Río Lagartos and its flamingos are also within reach for a day trip.

Intimate weddings

Ceremony by the cenote, jungle dinners
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Private retreats

Yoga, wellness and team retreats
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Frequently asked questions

How many guests can stay at the villa?

Ku Kaay has six rooms for up to 20 guests, plus two staff rooms.

Is the villa private?

Yes. The whole estate, including both cenotes, is rented exclusively to your group.

Where is Ku Kaay?

At Km 9.5 of the Yalcobá–X'tut road, in the municipality of Valladolid, Yucatán, between Cancún and Mérida.

Can we celebrate a wedding or a retreat there?

Yes. The villa is ideal for intimate weddings, elopements and private retreats. See the pages for each one or ask us.

How do we get there from Cancún?

We can arrange private transportation from Cancún airport or your hotel to the villa.