LA VELETA · TULUM · QUINTANA ROO · MEXICO
Nido Maya
A private rooftop retreat in the heart of the Maya jungle.
$139,000 USD
A private rooftop retreat in the heart of the Maya jungle.
$139,000 USDSome mornings you'll hear the toucans before you open your eyes. Up here at Nido Maya, the jungle on every side, the day unfolds slowly: a morning swim in your own private rooftop plunge pool, coffee on the patio overlooking the canopy, and the town still asleep below.
You're one block off Calle 7, walking distance to the cafés and cenotes, fifteen minutes from the beach clubs, and just high enough in the trees to feel like you've slipped away from all of it.
It was built like a retreat, not a rental — a one-bedroom that asks you to stay a while. And people do: 4.94 stars, booked most of the year, the kind of place guests rebook before they've even checked out.
A nest in the Maya jungle. The one you don't want to leave.
This is yours alone. Accessed directly from your penthouse — no shared space, no other guests, no waiting. Your private rooftop terrace includes the plunge pool, an outdoor dining area, a yoga space, a full bathroom, and laundry. Jungle canopy in every direction. Complete privacy above the rooftop line.
The building's rooftop infinity pool sits one level above the jungle canopy — open sky, panoramic green views, and the kind of quiet that only Tulum delivers. A shared amenity for residents, it provides a social gathering space entirely separate from your private rooftop below. Two completely different experiences within the same property.
Most properties in La Veleta offer one or the other. Nido Maya offers both — completely separate, completely different experiences.
Nido Maya sits at the top of its building in La Veleta — one of Tulum's most beloved neighborhoods for lifestyle, investment, and quiet jungle living.
Inside, 10-foot ceilings and an open-concept layout create a space that feels expansive. The king-size bed with handcrafted hardwood headboard anchors the sleeping area with warmth and natural elegance. A fully equipped kitchen, cozy living and dining space, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow make this a home — not just a rental unit.
It comes fully furnished, fully equipped, and ready to generate income from day one. No short-term rental restrictions. The current property manager is available for a seamless transition — the Airbnb listing, guest relationships, and operational systems transfer with the property.
Nido Maya is an active Airbnb listing with a 4.94 star rating. The current property manager handles all bookings, guest communications, and property care. Upon purchase the listing and management relationship transfer seamlessly — income continues without interruption from day one.
La Veleta is the Tulum that people fall in love with before the resorts arrive.
Cobblestone-edged streets. Jungle canopy overhead. The kind of neighborhood where mornings feel slow and intentional — where the community is made of people who chose this life deliberately.
One block from Calle 7 — Tulum's most celebrated dining and shopping street, lined with boutique restaurants, wellness studios, and local shops that give the area its character. Three miles from the beach and hotel zone. Forty-five minutes to Playa del Carmen. More than 100 cenotes within a short drive. And easy international access through the new Tulum International Airport.
This is not a resort. This is a neighborhood — one of the most peaceful, walkable, and genuinely joyful places to live in all of Mexico.
Nido Maya was bought as a personal retreat and has grown into a property that increasingly pays for itself — rented by the month when the owner is away, held for personal use otherwise. The figures below combine documented platform income with owner-documented direct bookings.
| Channel | 3-Year Total | How it's documented |
|---|---|---|
| Airbnb | $19,300 | Official Airbnb earnings statement |
| VRBO | $4,000 | Platform records |
| Direct bookings | $14,653 | Owner records — receipts available |
| Combined gross | ~$37,950 | Platform-verified + owner-documented |
Counted together, combined income climbs every year — the channel mix simply shifted from direct bookings toward Airbnb as the listing matured into a longer-stay model.
| Year | Airbnb | Direct | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $280 | $4,253 | ~$4,500 |
| 2024 | $870 | $7,200 | ~$8,100 |
| 2025 | $11,000 | $3,200 | ~$14,200 |
| 2026 (Jan–May 29) | $7,150 | $0 | ~$7,150 |
Tulum is a community on the rise, and it has come of age watching Cancún and Playa del Carmen — learning from both. Significant investment in infrastructure, from the new international airport to new roads and the Maya Train, has shaped a destination maturing deliberately and on its own terms. The travelers Tulum draws want something different: a genuine connection to the jungle, the beach, and the people who live here — not a resort strip. Nido Maya is built for that visitor. Its calendar favors longer, two-week-minimum stays — remote workers, long-stay travelers, and seasonal residents who settle in and live like locals. For an owner, that means better-quality, longer-staying guests, minimal turnover, and steady, predictable occupancy — a documented, repeatable system whose minimum-stay settings and booking history transfer with the property.
A local team is already in place — cleaning crew, maintenance, and guest-experience support. Take it as a turnkey business; the existing team runs everything while you collect.
Run the proven owner-marketed model yourself — targeted monthly-rate ads, two-week-minimum stays — and keep that margin. Either way, the systems, team, and booking history transfer at closing.
For years, reaching Tulum meant landing in Cancún and driving nearly two hours south. That changed with Tulum International Airport (Felipe Carrillo Puerto, TQO), which opened in December 2023 and began direct international service in March 2024. Travelers now fly nonstop from U.S. hubs — Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, New York and more — and arrive roughly 25 miles from town. La Veleta, where the penthouse sits, has become one of Tulum's most walkable, in-demand neighborhoods — one block off Calle 7 — in a market mid-way through a genuine infrastructure wave.
Airbnb and VRBO figures are from platform earnings statements; Airbnb totals converted from MXN at ~17.3 MXN/USD, with actual payouts varying by exchange rate on each payout date.
Direct bookings are owner-documented (receipts available), arranged off-platform via personal and professional networks, and not reflected in platform statements; some direct channels are owner-specific and may not transfer automatically.
This summary is informational and not financial, tax, or legal advice — figures are approximate and buyers should independently verify all information.
Consistent five-star reviews since 2023 — and many of them from guests who stayed for weeks, or a full month, and asked to come back.
"I've stayed at some high-end hotels in the past, and I can easily say the level of service Cindy provides rivals them. She runs a tight ship — I've been really enjoying my stay and just booked another 30 days."
"Our month in La Veleta exceeded our expectations — the locals were so friendly, and we felt safe and welcomed from start to finish. This area is our favourite out of our three Mexican trips. We will definitely return!"
"Such a convenient location in La Veleta while still feeling private and quiet. A great setup with an awesome pool and the best view of the sunset I found anywhere in Tulum. Highly recommend!"
"A great location near Calle 7's shops, restaurants and bars. The privacy of the rooftop was amazing. Walk to downtown or Aldea Zama, a 15-minute bike ride to the best beach clubs. We had a fantastic 15-night stay — we'd book it again tomorrow."
"The private rooftop and shared common pool were the highlight of my stay. Excellent communication — always a text or phone call away. And you might get lucky and have toucans knocking on your window in the morning and evening!"
"What a view from both patios — one private, one community! The fantastic birdsong from the jungle, the smell of fresh bread baking in the morning, lovely restaurants and cafés nearby. Very good location and very walkable."
"Coffee and yoga on the rooftop with the birds was amazing. The rooftop pool was epic and our host was outstanding — five-star service at every request. We would love to stay again. Thanks a million!"
"Perfection! 10/10 — we absolutely loved our stay. The location was great and walkable to anything you need, and the space was clean and spacious. We loved having the rooftop, and especially the washer."
"A beautiful condo — we loved the private rooftop patio and pool, and coffee and yoga with the birds and jungle noises. Walking distance to great restaurants and coffee shops. Will definitely return!"
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