A sun-dappled sea, a whitewashed villa and a gently swaying hammock: a beach holiday really can be that simple at Villa Mia. Backed by lush tropical forest, this luxury oceanfront Riviera Maya vacation rental opens to warm breezes and the sound of the waves in the Caribbean Sea. Fill the four suite-style bedrooms with family and take advantage of the great beaches just a short drive away, or bring friends to explore nearby sights like the famed ruins at Tulum.

Once you’ve passed through the villa’s gates and stepped inside, one of the first things you’ll notice is the striking indoor-outdoor pool, which begins in the stately, stone-clad great room and continues beneath a picture window out to the terrace. Recline in the hammock, stretch out on the sofa or enjoy a snack around the coffee table in the shaded area of the terrace, or soak in the Mexican sunshine from a lounge chair on the deck. After you’ve prepared dinner on the barbecue and enjoyed it at the al-fresco dining area, gather around the firepit or choose a bottle from the wine fridge to take up to the rooftop terrace and sip as you watch the stars come out.