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Guest: asphaltking (saginaw mi)
Date of Stay: 01/17/12 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

wow , what a nice place . first i want to thank Mark for being so easy to work with . i could go on and write a whole page on the condo ,but everyone else that stayed here already did ,so i can only say that everything great, that was said about the condo is true .cant wait to book another week with Mark.

Owner response:Ron thanks! Come back soon!

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A family with teenagers

Guest: Jodi (Bel Air, MD)
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

My family and I stayed at Mark and Daisy's condo in August 2011. The condo was beautiful!! It was very clean and spacious. It was located very close to town but far away enough to avoid all the craziness of tourism. The views are incredible from the balcony!! We snorkeled everyday and saw an array of aquatic life! The pool and grounds are very well maintained as well as the other surrounding condo's. We had a fantastic time!! I am sure we will visit again. Thanks Mark!!

Owner response:Thanks Jodi! I am glad your family enjoyed it...come back! We saw dolphins 8/28 30 yards off shore while we were snorkeling...amazing.

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

Cozumel Condo - Bad Experience

Guest: Disappointed (California)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

If you like hard pillows, uncomfortable beds and false advertising, This is your place! Owner accused us of leaving the place a mess and painting the walls...What the heck Nothing could be further from the truth! I personally made sure all the trash was disposed of and the house was clean. Owner takes deposit and then plays games with you to try and get it back! Owner states there are plenty of TV channels including US major networks. US TV network channels did not work the entire week! Horrible experience. Take my advice and find somewhere else to stay.

Owner response:To our possible future renters. Out of 45 reviews of our home... ALL of them were rated by our guests as 5 STARS including the guests who were in after this unhappy renter. Our property manager which inspects our home after every guest said there were issues with our condo that appeared to come from this renter. The renter said he was not responsible for the damage and I refunded the security deposit in FULL. As for our beds and pillows....the beds are all Sealy Posturpedic (I think they’re pretty comfy!). As for the network channels… we get the New York City networks beamed to our Satellite Dish as well as hundreds of other channels, including 30 Movie channels. There was a rare problem with the Dish Satellite Network signal from NY four of the days this renter stayed at our home affecting only the network channels. Thousands of customers were affected by it. We strive for very happy guests! And our reviews show that…thanks for considering us!

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A Beautiful Home In Paradise!!!!

Guest: Shawna and Raymond's Paradise (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

The Casa Trahan was spectaculer!!! The rooms were gorgeous with so much space you couldn't ask for more!! Everything you needed to just walk in and start living was right there!! The pool was perfect, always clean and we had it to ourselves for the entire trip (although we would have shared) It was like we had our own private pool!!! Snorkeling in front of the condo was some of the best we have ever done and we have been to Cozumel several times and are always looking for great reef locations. We saw everything you always hope to see right infront of the condo!! We will definately be back and will tell anyone going to the Island to stay at the Casa Trahan!!!! Our only regret was leaving to come home!! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!

Owner response:Shawna i am glad your party of 8 had the room they needed. Glad the snorkelers had their fill as well! Come back and see us again...thanks for the great review!

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

Great Location, Great Value

Guest: Poalos adventure (Canon City, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

Marazul offered some of the best snorkeling on the island. We snorkeled daily and saw more things behind the condo than we did on our 3 reef tour. The condo accomodations were fabulous (better than described). The location was great as it was not far from town yet away from the cruise ship crowds. The condo was stocked with anything you may need to mix your drinks to cook an elaborate dinner. The grounds were well kept and the pools were cleaned daily. The best looking water of any of the condos you could see from the balcony (which we had to ourselves all week). Which gives an outstanding view of the water and its beauty. The passing boats and cruise ships were a fun spectacle. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable. The layout worked well for the 6 of us. Privacy was certainly not an issue as it seemed we were the only ones there. Only by the movement of the cars in the parking lot was it determined that others must have been there as well. We had a fabulous time and look forward to returning to marazul.

Owner response:I am glad you and the gang had a great time....the snorkeling gets better and better as time goes by...Hurrcane Wilma really knocked it back a few years ago but mother nature always brings it back! Come back soon, thanks for the kind words!

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

Casa Trahan Was Wonderful

Guest: EJK (Minnetonka, MN)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

We were fortunate enough to stay at Casa Trahan the week of April 3rd. The condo was immaculately clean, professionally maintained, tastefully furnished and even larger than anticipated. The building was also designed to allow the island breezes to flow through every room. The pool and hot tub were also in great shape. The snorkeling in front of the condo was excellent. We saw large barracuda, eels, octopus, rays, and countless reef fish. The coral on the rock walls was beautiful. A nice treat without having to leave the property. We also watched dolphins surface on numerous occasions throughout the week. Taxis/vans run continuously in front of the condo. It never took us more than 2 two minutes to flag one down. A trip to town generally cost about 80 pesos (we had a group of 5) at took probably 5 minutes. The security and building maintenance guys were great. We have never felt more secure. We will definitely return on future trips to Cozumel and can strongly recommend the condo without any reservations. As for activities off property, consider spearfishing with Leo (spearfishingtoday.com). We went out twice with Leo and had a fantastic time. Take your fish to La Morena for an incredible dinner (and it doesn't get any cheaper!).

Owner response:Erik thanks for kind words...come back again...there is a frequent stayer program!

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

Paradise and Blue Water!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Guest: Chuck and Caroline (South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 01/18/11

We truly enjoyed our stay at Marazul and will be going back in the near future. The picutres truly show you just how beautiful the condo is and very clean. Cozumel is a very friendly and fun place to visit. So many thing to see and do and you feel very safe where ever you go. The owner was very helpful and if you go visit Kelley's Sports Bar. What a great time we had and we truly could have stayed longer but everything must to come to and end. THANKS!!!!

Owner response:Thanks guys!

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

Spectacular view and beautiful home!

Guest: Melina & Adam (Providence, Rhode Island)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10 Review Submitted: 01/16/11

My husband and I stayed at the Marazul home during the last week of December. We were able to spend Newyears in Cozumel and had a fun time and also very relaxing. Casa Trahan a fantastic place to stay. We loved it! The rooms were spacious and the whole place was comfortable, clean and beautifully decorated. It made us feel at home with our own personal kitchen which included a coffee maker, stove, kitchen utensils, cookingware etc. There was your own personal beach if you didn't want to go anywhere for the day, and you could cool off in the ocean or the swimming pool on site. There were some days when it was just my husband and I laying out at the pool enjoying the quietness and warm weather. It was very secure and you felt safe. The views are breathtaking from the minute you walk in the door and see the view of the ocean from the windows in the master bedrooms and family room! We spent the mornings drinking coffee from the balcony overlooking the ocean while watching cruise ships, went snorkling right in front of the condoe and then at night drove 10 minutes to the center of town for dinner. Dinners included: La Veranda, La Choza,Pepes Grill beaches: Mr.Sanchos, Coconuts. The owners at Casa Trahan provided extraordinary customer service, including personal communication, when needed, and very helpful information about the island of Cozumel. They also provided a list of restaurants (which were excellent) that we tried. We loved it here and highly recommend this condo!! We can't wait to go back! Thank you Mark and Daisy!

Owner response:Thanks Adam and Melina for the great review. Please come back!

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

Great place

Guest: Tom&Jackie (CT)
Date of Stay: 12/05/10 Review Submitted: 12/08/10

This place is SO spacious and clean I was relaxed ten minutes after my arrival. The people in the area made us feel so at home. From the bottom of our hearts Thank You for making our trip wonderful! This is HEAVEN on earth we will be back soon!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

OUtstanding Vacation in Cozumel

Guest: Steve-O (lodi ca usa)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/10

We loved our stay at the condo. It was very bearutifl and very clean. The views and pool was beautifl. There were no crowds and we felt like we had the place to our self. We are scuba divers and we walked next door to Pepe Scuba everyday for diving. When we weren't diving we were snorkeling in front of the condo. In the evening we drove the short distance into town and had dinner. It was a wonderful vacation that we won't soon forget. We hope to go back very soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.