8 Reviews of Property 179446 in Isla Mujeres, Yucatan / Mayan Riviera

Our family had a wonderful Vacation in Isla Mujeres.

The accomodations were beautiful, and every bit as nice as the photos on the website. The property and grounds are well maintained by a staff that could not have been nicer!

The condo is well appointed and decorated very nicely. The owners Claudia and Juan Carlos were quite helpful. They coordinated transfers between the airport and ferry terminal, and assisted with other request that helped make our vacation special.

Isla Mujeres is safe, clean and most hospitable. The restaurants are plentiful with menus to suit any palate or budget. There are at least two modern supermarkets in close proximity to the Condo.

The Condo is located in the Sac Bajo area of the Island. The beach at the condo is gorgeous and quiet. If you prefer a livelier beach scene, Playa Norte is a short and inexpensive cab ride away.

Speaking of cabs, they are definitely the way to go. They are abundant, clean, economcal and the drivers were very pleasant. We had a couple of early morning excursions requiring taxis at 5:30 am. Both times, the taxi were ready and waiting as scheduled.

This property would be ideal for families, couples, girls getaway, or guys fishing / diving trip.

We look forward to visiting Isla again soon, and highly recommend this property!

Beautiful building and spacious condo! Claudia met us right on time for check-in, and she'd even booked a driver for us in Cancun from the airport to the ferry (cost: $50 USD, which you'll pay for a taxi or private car, regardless). The quick ferry ride is easy and gives you time to get in an Isla frame of mind. Puerta al Mar itself is extremely clean and modern, and though it's NOT a hotel with concierge service, it's nice knowing there is a manager at the entry point to help with any questions (when we ran out of bottled water they brought up a new 5-gal jug for just 35 pesos - about $3.) Our kids loved their rooms, and the in-room A/C was good for evenings.
Location was just what we wanted: taxis were plentiful and we never waited more than three minutes for one to drive by, yet the street was low-key and quiet and residential without the touristy feel of Playa Norte. You can walk up the beach to Zama Beach club for lunch or cocktails (or kayak rental), or walk in the other direction to tour the turtle farm. The dolphin-swim place and Villa Rolandi are about a half-mile away, too. Taxi rides into Centro are only 60 pesos, or $5. Ask your driver to stop at the market so you can pick up a few groceries, though Claudia does stock a few basics.
(The only even SLIGHT reservation about the condo is that the three balconies have very low railings - if you have young kids prone to climbing, it would be a major hazard. I wasn't comfortable letting even my 7 and 9 year-old be unsupervised. The condo is on the 5th floor, which makes for gorgeous views but a slight worry for younger kids.)
The good news for those with young kids is that the pool has various depths, which is fun, and the beach is very flat here with essentially no waves. But it's not really a swimming beach - the water has some sea grass so it's more like a tidal sound. Of course my son loved the aquatic life - he saw a skate in the first two minutes.
Other musts: crepes (for dinner!) at Cafe Hidalgo, anything at Mango Cafe, the amazing views at Punta Sur, snorkeling by the Avalon.
Before I booked, I was wary of paying with a bank transfer - they don't take credit cards - but I asked for a couple of references and those were so positive that we took a chance. It all worked out beautifully. We will definitely come back to Claudia and Juan Carlos' place every time we visit Isla Mujeres, and I recommend it highly.
- Jane S., Raleigh, NC US

My husband and I and another couple had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful property. Although the owners were having issues with sick parents, they went out of their way to make sure our stay was terrific! The views are fantastic and the property itself has all the amenities of home.

The people of Isla Mujares are so friendly and warm. We ate at different locations and NEVER had a bad meal. I cannot tell you how spectacular this vacation was. I have traveled many times but the relaxing vacation I experienced this time cannot be compared. We will all be there again!

Thank you, Claudia and Juan.

I rented this condo with my husband and two of my sisters and their husbands. It was just perfect for us! The bedrooms were great and the bathrooms were really nice! Please note~ one of the bedrooms hastwo twin beds.

The place is very clean and has all the amenities they say they have. the pool is fantastic. Every morning we there was a pool guy there cleaning the pool. The beach at the condo is not the best but there are definitely other beaches to go to that are better (Playa Norte, Zama Beach, Castillos). The island is small and the location is good. Although it's definitely a cab ride into to downtown (5-7 minutes). We also had the gold cart that we used daily, it was great!

I definitely recommend this condo for your vacation!!

El lugar es muy bonito y el departamento fabuloso. Los anfitriones muy amables, confiables y nos ayudaron con la transportación y otros tips que nos fueron de gran utilidad. Es un lugar donde uno realmente puede descansar. Esperamos pronto poder regresar!!!!!

Claudia,

Wanted to touch base and let you know how much we enjoyed our stay on Isla. We really appreciate all that you did in making this a wonderful trip. The accommodations were great, and we could not have asked for better hosts.

We are discussing the possibility of another trip, maybe August or September. We will differently stay with your again. And remember to let us know when you come to Alabama. We would love to meet up and have dinner.



Phillip