Overview
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,723.00 ft2
- Property Size
Property Description
This Holbox condo for sale is Penthouse B301 at Yum Balam Condominium, a furnished two-bedroom residence with ocean views from the terrace, a private rooftop pool and the beach 20 meters from the door. It is priced at USD $659,000 and presented by Frank Ruiz of Coldwell Banker Riviera Maya.
The ferry leaves, and the island takes over
Every story about Holbox begins the same way. You leave the mainland at Chiquilá, the ferry crosses the lagoon in about 20 to 30 minutes, and by the time you step onto the dock the world has changed speed. Golf carts wait by the pier. There are no cars on Holbox and the streets are sand, so the sound that follows you into town is tires on soft ground and not much else.
It is a place with a long memory. Holbox means black hole in Yucatec Maya, probably for the dark water of the lagoon, and the story goes that pirates came ashore looking for fresh water and some of them never left. Locals call it Isla Tranquila, the quiet island, and you understand why before your luggage is off the cart.
A roof with a pool of its own
Penthouse B301 sits at the top of Yum Balam Condominium, a building of three levels with two residences on each. Climb to the roof and you find the part of this Holbox condo that belongs to you alone: a private pool, a bar with a sink, sun loungers and a pergola for shade, with the sea spread out in front of you.
The building also has a common pool on the ground floor, so after the beach you can choose between a quick dip downstairs and the quiet of your own roof.
Inside Penthouse B301
Two bedrooms, each with a full bath. A living room, a dining room and a kitchen, and a terrace with ocean views. Everything is delivered furnished and fully equipped, so the first evening can start with a cold drink and not with a shopping list.
The covered area is 93.18 m² (about 1,003 sq ft), and the terrace and rooftop add 66.90 m² (about 720 sq ft), for 160.08 m² in total. Much of this Holbox condo is outdoors, which suits an island like this one.
Sunsets at Punta Cocos
The beach is 20 meters from the door, close to Punta Cocos at the western end of the island. This is the quiet side, known for sunsets over calm, almost wave-free water, with hammocks and wooden swings hanging over the sea. Beach clubs and restaurants are close by.
On moonless summer nights the water can glow with bioluminescence at the touch of a hand, and some mornings flamingos feed along the shore, although they are never guaranteed.
A Holbox condo on an island with no cars
Holbox has about 2,000 permanent residents, and vehicle entry is banned to protect the environment and keep sand from piling up in the streets. Most of the island lies inside the Yum Balam protected area, whose management program bars large developments.
That is one reason condominium apartments are scarce here, and why a Holbox condo with a building amenity and a private roof is uncommon. If you want the full picture, read our guide to Holbox real estate.
When you are away, the penthouse keeps working
Some owners will use it for weekends and holidays, others for longer stays. When you are not there, this Holbox condo rents very well to vacationers, and a vacation rental manager with very good results is available to new owners. Results vary by season and are not guaranteed.
Holbox condo for sale at a glance
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- Price: USD $659,000
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- Unit: Penthouse B301 (UPE B-301), Yum Balam Condominium, Calle Caguama, Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo
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- Building: 3 levels, 2 residences per level
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- Bedrooms and baths: 2 bedrooms, each with a full bath
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- Pools: private rooftop pool, plus a common pool on the ground floor
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- Distance to the beach: 20 meters
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- Delivered: furnished and fully equipped
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- Ownership: Mexican bank trust (fideicomiso)
Common questions
Can foreigners buy a Holbox condo?
Yes. Foreign buyers hold property in Mexico’s restricted zone through a bank trust (fideicomiso), and this penthouse is held that way.
How do you get to Holbox?
By ferry from Chiquilá, a crossing of about 20 to 30 minutes. Chiquilá is usually 2 to 3 hours by road from Cancún.
Does it have a private pool?
Yes, on the private rooftop. The building also has a common pool on the ground floor.
Is the penthouse furnished?
Yes, furnished and fully equipped.
See this Holbox condo in person
Contact Frank Ruiz, Broker/Owner, Coldwell Banker Riviera Maya, to schedule a private visit. Phone +52 (984) 801-0177, email contact@frankruizrealtygroup.com. SEDETUS License 1922206GC0GA0FS008000278, AMPI, NAR REALTOR, CLHMS.
