On the Beach in Puerto Morelos. Twenty Minutes from Cancun

• Great place to relax and get to know Mexico

  Great place to relax and get to know Mexico

  • Guest Del
  • Date of stay 06/10/12
  • Review Submitted 07/03/12
  This was our second stay at Casa Marcella. It was a wonderful visit and the staff is wonderful. There is plenty of room for everyone without feeling crowded. The kitchen is well equipped and the property is well maintained. We enjoy the pool and the courtyard, but I think most of our time is spent on the back patio over-looking the beach and the sea. Obviously, when you are living on the town, you do not have all of the amenities of staying at one of the full service resorts. If that is what you are looking for, then this is not the place for you. On the other hand, if you want to really experience Mexico, and to enjoy the people, I cannot recommend a better way to enjoy it. We get to talk with the staff and shopping out in town becomes an entirely different experience. While the property is beyond an easy walk to town, it is easy to get a taxi or to drive the distance if you need to get there. I do recommend a car for your visit because that way it is easy to visit all of the attractions in the area, including Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cancun. This place has become a favorite of mine and I strongly recommend you visit it.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

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• My awesome time in Puerto Morelos

  My awesome time in Puerto Morelos

  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 06/05/12
  • Review Submitted 06/26/12
  I had one of the best vacations that I have ever had a casa Marcella !! The staff was aweswome and my scuba diving lessons and excursions diving were the best !! I cant wait to go back, See you soon !

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: Thank you for your review. I am so happy to hear that you had a great time. We can't wait to have you visit us again.

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• A very happy guest

  A very happy guest

  • Guest Happy visitor
  • Date of stay 06/12/12
  • Review Submitted 06/26/12
  I stayed at this villa recently and it was beautiful. Right on the beach, close to amenities, SPECTACULAR views, close to the airport. The house was gorgeous with stained glass windows and a roof deck for those of us who love to sit and watch the sun go down with a cocktail in hand. Everything was top notch quality and well maintained. We are already planning our next trip down there. Thanks guys. We LOVED it.

  Owner response: Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you had a nice vacation. We are looking forward to your next stay. Next time you will have to try the snorkeling.

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• Great get away location!

  Great get away location!

  • Guest JA
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/25/12
  This wasn't our first stay at Casa Marcella. We enjoyed our first visit t& returned a few years later. It is great location~ Love the ocean right outside the gate in the back yard. We swang in the hammock looking at the ocean & slept each night listening to the ocean waves crash upon the shore. Enjoyed breakfast on the back balcony & dinner & drinks served in the out door kitchen by the pool.The fireplace by the pool in the evenings was the setting to great conversation & memories! Walmart on the way to the property to buy the weeks groceries made it very easy to enjoy ourselves once there. Great restaurants in the town near by. Brian hooked us up with the Scuba master in town & we enjoyed a fabulous dive with him! The home is authentic from the furniture to the architecture. Local artists crafted the interior & it shows beautifully! Tv , not to many channels in English- but really??? where we there to just watch TV - NO & if we were we have our IPAD with us....wasn't a real issue for us :-) Bruno the groundskeeper was very helpful !Perfect place to gather the family - kids get to play day & night with cousins & memories made first trip- 2nd trip a set of couples & we loved every minute! Bugs r just part of traveling outside of the US.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: We are so happy that you chose to stay with us again. We hope that you will make us a regular annual destination for your vacations. I am so glad that the referral to dive with Brett at Dive in Puerto Morelos worked out so well. Hope you return soon.

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• A diamond in the rough.

  A diamond in the rough.

  • Guest Kai S.
  • Date of stay 04/04/12
  • Review Submitted 05/06/12
  This property is located in a very secluded area outside of Puerto Morelos. It is very BIG and the house and separate cabana are also very spacious. It is approximatly 10 years old and it reflects that it has been used as a rental for a while. There is a caretaker, but it is quite aparent that the owner is absent. Pictures are accurate. If you are traveling with your 10 best friends or your entire extended family, this is a fairly cheap way to stay right on the beach. If you are looking for an upscale getaway, you are probably better served in a luxury resort. Brian was very helpful, prompt and accomodating when we made our last minute reservation for just the 2 of us. We stayed during Easter week which resulted in excessive noise from the neighbors on both sides. The beach is very nice, but depending on the current, can have some seaweed floating. You must have a car or getting around can become a hassle. There are no restaurants or stores within walking distance. During our stay the main house was overrun with many different kinds of ants. In every cabinet, tables, rooms, kitchen. The pool which was the main reason why we booked this property, unfortunately turned green on the 2nd day and despite a request for service, did not get fixed until 2 days before we left. At that point something was wrong with the electricity and we got electrocuted when we went for a swim. VERY dangerous. Regrettably out of the week, we could use the pool for only 1 day. There is satellite TV, but with VERY limited service. There is only one TV in the main living room. The internet did work until the day before we left, at which point there was again no one to fix it. There were additional isses which we addressed with Brian and he assured us that they were or would be taken care of. Brian apologetically offered us to return for 7 days in the future at no charge for the inconveniences, however it is unlikely that we will take him up on this offer. At the end of the day we expect a certain level of service and comfort for the amount paid for a preivate rental, regardless of where and or how big it is. This property did not meet that. All in all if you are looking for space to board a herd and you do not mind the small details, this is your best choice around. For us, unfortunately this was a very disappointing rental with VRBO. We would not reccomend this property.

  Owner response: We take all of our reviews very seriously and traveled to the property within a week of hearing this feedback. We did find that a fountain pump that was in the corner of the pool had failed. That caused the issues with the pool. We replaced all 3 pumps and are happy to report that the pool is working great. We even had 3 pool parties/BBQ's while we were there. The kids had a great time in the pool and it is in great shape. We also had an exterminator out to the house to treat for ants. They are a part of the environment down here. We have even stayed at a 5 star hotel and there were ants. We have set up regular service with them so that if there is a flare up again, they will be on top of it. The main parts that I saw in this review that I want to point out are . We are in a secluded area of Puerto Morelos,in a Big and very spacious house right on the beach. Our pictures on our page are accurate. We are a great place to stay with 10-12 of your closest friends or extended family. We will always be very prompt, helpfull, and accomodating for all of our guests. The beach is nice. We recommend that you rent a car to make it easier to get around. If you prefer, we can set up transportation for you. Our staff is usually very quick to respond. Some of our guests request that we do not have staff on site for privacy. That can lead to delays in addressing their needs. We are committed to having a great place for you to enjoy your vacation.

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• Casa Marcella aka "a little piece of Paradise"

  Casa Marcella aka "a little piece of Paradise"

  • Guest Jeri
  • Date of stay 03/19/12
  • Review Submitted 04/12/12
  Casa Marcella is absolutely perfect if you are looking for a small "villa" in a tropical setting. Upon entering the courtyard my thought was "Wow--this is more than I expected!" Lush flowering foliage surrounds the beautiful pool. Unique touches make the property very special and personal from the tiled sinks, stained glass windows to the books and game left for the guests. Rounded stairs at the front of the house take you out to white sands and turquoise water. Just put the beach chairs in the water and stroll down a few yards for a massage or schedule a catamaran jaunt and have the Margaritas waiting. Wake up to sounds of surf and exotic bird song. There is much to see and do in the area and you can choose to be a total tourist and shopper or just enjoy the Casa. Sleep, eat, read, stroll the beach, wade in the water or take a dip in the pool. The charming little village of Puerto Morelos has some good restaurants for nights out. I did take a day trip to ATV, zip line and jump into an underground pool. Other than that it was complete R&R for me. Casa Marcella is beautiful and just a wonderful place to be. I would happily recommend it. In fact, wish I was "looking for my lost jigger of salt" right now!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• The Case's from Pacific North West

  The Case's from Pacific North West

  • Guest Bapa
  • Date of stay 05/15/09
  • Review Submitted 12/08/10
  Our visit was amazing! We landed in Cancun in the afternoon and after getting our rental car we were on the road to the Casa Marcella. It took approximately 20 minutes to arrive. We were immediately greeted by Bruno (resident housekeeper) ready to assist us with our accommodations. The accommodations were very bright and cheery and extremely clean. My husband and I had an ocean view and what a view, so relaxing, beautiful location watching the wind surfers sailing by. In the morning we took a walk on the beach looking for sand dollars and conk shells and in the evening we sat with our other family members outside under the moon light and shooting stars talking and laughing about old times. Can't wait to go back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, people with disabilities.

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• Paradise

  Paradise

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 08/22/10
  • Review Submitted 12/05/10
  As soon as I walked through the doors to the beautiful courtyard, my stress and and tension were gone. A good nights sleep to the sound of the ocean, a morning swim and stroll on the beach and I felt human again. Bruno was amazing and was so caring to our needs. We even had a momma turtle come and lay her eggs in the sand under the palapa in the night and watched the turtle rescue people protecting them. Lunch in Puerto Morelos just a short drive away and an afternoon swing in the hammock to top it off. Every day a new adventure. What a beautiful visit, never wanted to leave. Thank you for making this place available to us to recharge our souls.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, people with disabilities.

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• The Perryman Family

  The Perryman Family

  • Guest Angela
  • Date of stay 05/16/09
  • Review Submitted 12/02/10
  We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Casa Marcella. Such a gem. Private Beach right outside the back door. Swimming Pool is another option. Relax on the veranda with a Margarita. The rooms were comfortable and spacious. Perfect for families with children or couples getting together for a Week in the Yucatan. Locations was perfect for sightseeing to Tulume or Plya del Carmen. Car is required to get around. Puerto Morelos is the sleepy Mexican village you always think of. Restaurants are near by in Puerto Morelos. Cancun is a few miles away for more shopping. Over all It was a pefect alternative to staying in a crowded hotel in Cancun. The caretaker was most helpful and made our stay a pleasure. I would highly reccomend to anyoe looking for a great place to stay off the beaten track.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: Sorry. We are not able to accomodate handicapped persons as mentioned by the reviewer. Since we are not properly accessible. Stairs, Steps, etc.

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• Mexico wedding

  Mexico wedding

  • Guest fat & happy
  • Date of stay 06/20/10
  • Review Submitted 07/06/10
  Needs some modernization. Main house needs King bed downstairs. Bruno (onsite house keeper) was excellent with information about the area. Easy access to Puerto Morelos via main highway or back roads. Outdoor grill and refrig. used the most. Playa Wal mart trip stocked the place for a week. You can't stay here without a vehicle; to remote. Security not a problem at all. Compared to others previously rented, a little below average. Probably won't rent again or recommend.

  Owner response: We take all of our feedback very seriously. After this comment was given to us, we traveled to the house conducted an inspection and completed several projects to touch things up. There is a King sized bed in the Cabana next to the pool on the ground floor. The downstairs room in the main house has a queen sized bed so that I can accomodate the two rollaways for guests with small children if they want them in the same room. We will definately take that into consideration again when it is time to replace the bed. Thank you for your input.

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Bargain Season     September - October         Weekly  $3,000
Shoulder Season    November - December 17      Weekly  $3,500 TO $4,000
Xmas & New Year    December 17 - December 31st Weekly  $8,000
High Season        January 1 - May 12          Weekly  $4,000 TO $4,500
Easter Week                                    Weekly   $4,500 TO $5,500
Summer Season      May 12 - August             Weekly  $3,500 TO $4,000

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.