Location: Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (1 hr from Airport, 10min to al centro, 3 blocks to Garrafon)
Accommodations: Private Home, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
Casa Marlena is located on the windward (SE) coast of quaint and artsy Isla Mujeres. Perfect for honeymooners, nature walks or sunrise yoga meditations. Our wonderful concierge, Donna will be at your service, smoothing your way for a carefree vacation. Stroll Hildalgo and eat at international cuisine restaurants or get mixed seafood tacos for $1.50US. Live on our nearly empty 2 mile stretch of surf and strollable natural rock coastline that radiates peace and invites contemplation of God's natural splendor.
On calm days, snorkel directly in front of our casa. Bring wet shoes to walk from the ocean front pool down to the teal Caribbean sea. Lounge on the private rooftop. New Private swimming Pool was finished date 6/21/09! Very private lower floor master bedroom and bath suite. Main floor queen bedroom. Vaulted great room. The ochre and aqua architecture and tile is serenely restful in this new home.
Info and tip sheet available for transportation and other questions. We are less than an hour from the airport and a world away from Cancun "Vegas". You may split your longer stay with us at our Cancun Condo or Nautibeach condos for variety. 1 Deposit. "Best of Both Worlds" Discount Pricing Offer -5% discount. Especially nice if you have an early flight. Stay 15 minutes from the airport at Carisa y Palma.
-10% Appreciation discount for all return guests, any of 3 properties
Visit the only launch point worldwide for whale shark snorkeling. Mid June to mid September. Take a day trip to Isla Contoy Nature Preserve. Dive Manchiones Reef. Home of Garrafon National underwater park. Great snorkeling! Mingle on acres of gorgeous clean, white sands at shallow Playa Norte - north beach. Renowned deep sea fishing. Stroll through Calle Hidalgo for dinner and drinks watching the street dancers, fire show, Indian flute quartet, mariachi bands, steel drums. Dance all night at Om. Many live bands entertain nightly. Get a pic with a parrot, giant white snake or iguana on your shoulder. Swim with dolphins. Pet a nurse shark. Learn at the Turtle Farm. Relax and let Isla's vibe refresh and refuel your spirit.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: A/C is rarely needed because of design and breezes. $15 Daily fee in high/low season for A/C. Payable at Isla to Donna. You can decide and call her for the controller for that day
- Washer: full size
- Dryer: full size, electric. Electricity is very expensive, please conserve
- Linens Provided: Egyptian Cotton 400 thread count sheets. Towels, rugs etc.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed: King bed in master suite. Comfort top
- Queen Bed: Queen bedroom on main floor, comfort top. Private entry to main floor bath.
- Entertainment
- Private Pool: June 21,09 completion! Bird of Paradise motif. Lounger area. Listen to and enjoy the cascade. Protected from wind by new wall to the south.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Wonderful cooking space, gas stove and oven, fridge with freezer, local grocery store and quickstop marts. Hire Ziggy, professional chef, cater in or do-it-yourself
- Cooking Utensils Provided: cutting boards, good knives, pots, fry pans, juicer, wine bottle opener, funnel, sieve, salt/pepper, dishes and silver for 6
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Private Chef Ziggy available, International Cuisine, Exceptionally reasonable prices.
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Main floor entry patio space with beautiful fish fountain.
- Balcony: Private roof top balcony for sunbathing and romantic moonlight stargazing, roughly 25'x25'. Mainfloor balcony also, email for more pictures
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: Windward Caribbean Ocean waves lull you to sleep. Spectacular views and walking path along rising cliffs to south. Shelling at its' best for miles to the north on the rocky/sandy beach. Walk in to snorkel on calm days right in front of house. Use wet shoes, as this is a coral atoll.
- Communications
- Cell Phone: for cab service or easy communication with concierge Donna
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Available free in restaurants and $2/hr in Internet cafes. Cable Internet expected in June on our road
- Other Amenities
- Hotel safe for security in closet, private night security in Punta Sur. Purified water. Weekly maid service. Tip appreciated. Pool install in April, 2009(est). Nice local grocery store, deli and butcher. Xpress in the Zocolo Plaza.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): 1 step up to front door, live on main floor, spiral staircase leads to rooftop and master bedroom suite.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely no smoking allowed inside. Thank You
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Other Activities
- Walk 4 blocks to Garrafon National underwater Park and the Punta Sur Lighthouse and sculpture garden, Whale Shark Snorkeling in July & August. Dive Manchiones Reef and others. Stroll Hidalgo Restaurant Calle (non motorized restaurant row). North Beach Sunsets over white sugar sand and shallow swimming. Dolphing Discovery, Turtle Farm, Friendly people. International flavor.Friendly community. Really cool history of surfing video at Om.
Rate Details (In US Dollars -20% Xmas09)
Low Season ... May-June,Sept-Dec 9 ....... $150/night .. $1050/week
High Season .. Jan 11-April, July & Aug ... $200/night .. $1225/week
Peak Season .. Dec 10-Jan 10 ............. $300/night .. $2100/week
$200 damage deposit check, SASE please. $20 per extra cleaning, A/C $15/day
50% deposit to hold dates, balance due 60 days prior to arrival. No fee to change
Inquire about Low Season $2,000/mo. and last minute -10% discounts.
-5% "Best of Both Worlds" Cancun/Isla combo reservation
-10% Special Pricing for all returning Guests, any of 3 properties
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Jim and I love sunshine escapes. Aqua and teal water with ocean sounds calm and relax so we can unwind and recharge from the American rat race we live in Minnesota. My mom tour guided from Minnesota through Central America for 20 yrs. We built Casa Marlena in her memory. We hope to retire here someday to enjoy God's natural splendor.
Why the Owner Chose Isla Mujeres
After diving and touring most of the Caribbean we find the Cancun area to be the best value. It is a short, inexpensive flight. We love international quisine. Home Depot and mall shopping across the bay. Small town, nice people on Isla Mujeres. Isla has a "Corona" perfect beach, lovely snorkeling, world class fishing and an upscale new home district to build in. The island is getting more and more busy as it gets discovered, so we bought before we could no longer afford our dream home.
The Unique Benefits of this Private Home
Restful oceanside walks. Peaceful stargazing. Whale shark and reef snorkeling. Yoga on the roof. Relaxing crash of the surf. Privacy, just minutes from one of the greatest white sand beaches ever. We are thrilled to install our first private swimming pool! Artsy community. Many musicians. Lots of International high quality quisine. Strolling Hidalgo street entertainment. Good grocery store. And an American hospital just across the bay, just in case.
Property Photos
- Streetside view of front - Isla Mujeres Beach Front Private Home near Restaurants and Fishing
- Ocean/Pool side Master Bedroom Suite, downstairs - Isla Mujeres Beach Front Private Home near Restaurants and Fishing
- Vaulted kitchen and great room - Isla Mujeres Beach Front Private Home near Restaurants and Fishing
- Our first fill! Infinity edge, oceanside. Wading area, lights and cascade.
- Awesome coastline to south and lighthouse point
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M and M Harman , North Liberty, Iowa
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Hi Shae: We had a blast and everything went great. The Isla house is wonderful and your pictures do not do it justice. I will send one of mine and see what you think. We ended up with a golf cart and explored Isla thoroughly. We introduce ourselves to Izzy and have a photo. I would make a bigger deal on your website about the coastal walk that literally begins at your home. It is spectacular and for the well informed none of the parks opens early so you can walk through the sculpture garden and all the way into Garrafon without any trouble (or fee). Carisa(this guest stayed in our Cancun condo too.) balcony was fantastic for our schedule. The college kids stayed up all night and we never heard them. In the morning when they were heading to bed we were heading out for our walk, then to the beach, and then to sun on the balcony. Around 1:00 pm the balcony was in the shade and we had enough sun by then so it was book reading time. By early evening the hung-over students were heading back from the beach to sleep off their hangover for a few hours before they started again which made for a perfect early and quiet dinner time for us. The Chili's next to the Hard Rock has a great balcony also, and their prices were about 30% to 40% cheaper than the Hard Rock. We ended up walking the entire length of the Hotel Zone "7" over three days by taking the bus part way and walking part way. The ferry ride to Isla is worth every penny. I have never seen water so beautiful on the trip from Puerto Juarez! Dave & Barb
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Suzanne Dodd , Jordan, Ontario
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We built this house in memory of my Mom, Marlene who tour guided in Mexico for 30 years. This was the easiest build ever, and all over the internet! Come to Isla, our favorite home away from home. The house is spacious. We like to rent it to keep it freshly cleaned. Renting our house is way cheaper than a north beach condo. I can't wait for the pool install this spring.