sunset from balcony--stunning views with majestic cruise ships leaving
Location: Cozumel Island, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (10 min from airport, south hotel district. 2 m from town) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.25 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
You won't believe the views from this brand new, beautifully decorated condo.....just check out pictures and video!!! It is located on the top floor of an elegant 8 story building that has just been completed............Palmar Condominums. It has just 60 units. We feel fortunate to have been one of the early purchasers at Palmar because it is a first class project and we were able to purchase one of the best units.
The 1900 sq ft home is all on one floor with wall to wall, floor to ceiling glass. It really is an "Oh my God" experience when you walk in the front door. The open floor plan creates a very spacious feeling. From the balcony you will see the large, beautiful pool area that if sor the exclusive use of building residents that overlooks the ocean. There is also a small beach club for tenants across the street that provides a place to sun in the sand and allows easy access to one of the top snorkling sites on the island as evidenced by the fact that 10-20 snorkle boat operators bring their paying customers to this spot every day. The area right below the condo also makes a nice shore dive as a warm up before diving the big reefs. While diving I have seen eels and lobsters in the coral formations just below our place. It goes without saying that hundreds and hundreds of fish from dozens of different species--large and small--are there.
As you can see in the pictures the pool is very large, has a huge tiled area surrounding it and provides shade structures. This has become the gathering place of residents of Palmar who are local professionals or Americans who spend several months a year in Cozumel. It is a great place to meet people, hang out and watch the activity on the ocean. By this fall a tennis court will be completed. The owner also plans to put a man made beach in across the street from the condo by fall of 2009.
Palmar is situated in the "south" hotel district which means it is about 3 minutes (by car) from downtown. It is also right in the heart of lots of activity. We like the fact that we can walk across the street to go snorkeling or to the dive shop, can watch a lot going on the crystal clear water below the condo and have access to restaurants and other shops, including a 24 hr convienence store, that are a three minute walk away.
As you will see in the photos the views are magnificent. We check out many condos in Cozumel before we bought at Palmar and believe these views are unequaled. By being on the 8th floor you are able to see the incredible variety of greens and blues that has made Cozumel's waters famous. You also have a wonderful perspective to watch cruise ships come and go as well as sail boats, snorkelers and other boats seemingly dance across the sparking turquoise water during the day. Then, every evening you watch the sun set in the Caribbean. It is truly a magical place to stay.
You will want to plan your day so you can enjoy the beach, water or town during the day be home to enjoy watching the sunset from the large balcony which is where we find ourselves spending most of our time. Mornings are gorgeous looking down into the water and every sunset is different. It is always is a special moment when the last small piece of the sun disappears into the Caribbean.
We also like the fact that the building does not directly face west. The building was wisely designed slightly facing south so you get the views without the afternoon sun making it too hot to enjoy the balcony as the sun goes down. This may seem a small thing but it is not. Many condos face directly west and although views can be good it is too hot to be outside until after sunset.
As you will see in the photos this penthouse condo has floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows in the living room/dining/kitchen area as well as in the master bedroom. When you walk in the front door and there is a cruise ship or two docked it seems that a ship has been painted on the wall!! The master bedroom has the same stunning view with floor to ceiling windows as you can see in the photos.
The balcony is HUGE!! It is about 35 feet long and 8 feet wide. It is like another room. It is where we have breakfast every morning while watching the boats come and go.
All in all this is a very beautiful and spacious place to stay and has everything needed to make your stay something to remember.
We have taken pains to decorate the condo beautifully and to furnish the kitchen with first class cookware and other things needed by those who love to cook. If you prefer to have a local cook for you that can be arranged at a reasonable cost by our local property manager.
There are two bedrooms and each has it's own bath. There is a queen sized pullout couch in the living room and a guest bathroom near the entry way so people staying on the pullout do not have to bother fellow guests in the middle of the night.
A washer and dryer are in a utility room. All cleaning supplies are provided as is maid service when you leave. You can get more cleaning if you would like
For divers, the dive shop across the street (Del Mar Aquatics) offers 10% discounts for people staying in our condo for divers who do at least 3 days of diving with them. It is a top notch, full service shop.
And, although Cozumel is an incredibly safe place to visit there is 24 hour security staff on the premises.
Our local property management company will make sure you get settled in and stop by every 2-3 days to insure your stay is what you hoped for. They can also coach you about things you want to know about.........things to do, places to shop, restaurants, etc.
As you can tell by reading this we intend to make this a first class condo that you will remember staying at for the rest of your life. We love Cozumel and want you to love it too.
P.S. In case you were wondering every picture on this site was taken from our condo. And, the pictures don't do it justice!!!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Elevator
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 08-Apr 15 .. $190/night .. $1200/week
Apr 16-Sep 01 .. $145/night .. $990/week
Sep 02-Nov 21 .. $135/night .. $935/week
Nov 22-Nov 28 .. $145/night .. $990/week
Nov 29-Dec 14 .. $170/night .. $1150/week
Dec 15-Jan 07 .. $220/night .. $1400/week
10% tax added to rental rate
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Oh My God--Check This Honey---it's Stunning and Has Low Rates!
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Cozumel Island
Location, location location. We love this part of the island. As you can see in pictures the cruise ships come and go in front of our place. Those floating cities create a special magic that is a source of entertainment in the morning when they arrive and even more so in the evening when they depart...at sunset...lit from stem to stern. Plus, there is a lot of small boat activity in the waters below our place. In one of the pictures you can see snorklers in the water. The shops that take snorkelers out stop right below our place so the snorkeling is good. Being on the penthouse floor and having a huge covered patio gives you a front row seat to an ocean full of activity. We also chose this location because we did not want to be too close to town. And, being in the "south" hotel district means you are closer to the really great beaches which are a few miles south of town. If you are in the "north" hotel district you have to drive thru town which can take an extra 15-20 minutes in bad traffic.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
The condo is spectular in many ways: views, deck, decorating, beauty of the archicture of the bulding, etc. The pool area is to die for. The dive shop we use is just across the street. We leave our gear there so in the morning we take our coffee, walk across the street, throw our gear on board........and off to the reefs!!!! Can't be any easier.
Owner's Map of Cozumel Island
Cathy and I live in Colorado and LOVE Cozumel. She is an attorney and I am the Director of a human service agency. After visiting Cozumel for 25 years we were fortunate enough to buy a truly spectular condo that we hope to spend more time in as the years pass. Picture of us from friends wedding in Coz Sept 09. Check out satellite photo on map below. Note cruise ship pulling in to pier and snorkel boats across street from condo.
Property Photos
- sunset from balcony--stunning views with majestic cruise ships leaving - Oceanfront Penthouse Vacation Condo on Cozumel Island, near Diving, Snorkeling, Sailing
- from condo balcony-huge pool and lounging area - Oceanfront Penthouse Vacation Condo on Cozumel Island, near Diving, Snorkeling, Sailing
- great place to meet residents of condo-mostly local professionals - Oceanfront Penthouse Vacation Condo on Cozumel Island, near Diving, Snorkeling, Sailing
- elegant open air entry to building let's you know you are in the tropics
- toward town from front door--from 8th floor water colors are unbelievable
- Spacious living room/dining area/kitchen--wall to wall glass for great views
- elegant dining area
- Gourmet kitchen, granite, ice maker, first class cooking gear
- comfortable seating area with big screen plasma TV
- From master bedroom watch cruise ships arrive in morning
- Guest bedroom
- not your standard hotel or condo balcony.........it's another room!!!!!!
- new tennis court, lights for night play--condo top floor above court
- from balcony-paying customers from snorkle boats-you go for free!!
- Sunsets........sunsets........
- It really is paradise found..........
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Wendell McQuary , Austin,Texas
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Awesome!! Awewsome!! Awesome!! We loved everything--you are so lucky!! thanks you for a wonderful stay and sharing this beautiful place with us!! We will cherish the memories here! Hope to get to come again!
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The condo is beautiful--Ash was very helpful and the loved dinner at Kinta--thanks for the recommendation!
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