Location: Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (20 Minute Ferry Ride from Gran Puerto, Cancun)
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: ocean front, Caribbean, view, deal, affordable, pool, jacuzzi, hot tub, a/c, snorkeling, casa, home, house, isla mujeres, vacation home, 2 bedroom
Hola Amigos!
Bienvenidos a Isla de Mujeres...this is a very cool, tropical, Caribbean island just a short distance off of Cancun....our favorite place in the whole world...a very Mexican place that leads the world in smiles per capita...
We want to invite you to come and stay at Casa Roca Caribe...
We think you will love Casa Roca Caribe!
We are located on a very quiet street in Colonia Metereologica.
Master bedroom faces the Caribbean Sea and has a large king sized bed - very cozy and very comfortable - you'll be able to see the sun rise from bed each morning...how cool is that? (Ceiling fan included...no charge!)
Guest room can be set as you wish with any combination of 1 large king sized bed and up to 3 additional single beds. (yet another ceiling fan included...no charge!)
Of course, your Caribbean retreat would not be complete without hanging in a hammock that is provided for your comfort. Enjoy a siesta, the sunrise or warm night with a cool breeze in the back deck.
Unlimited purified drinking water.
Cable TV with DVD player is provided.
CD player is provided along with a bunch of our favorite CD's...bring you own or listen to ours...we have a large collection of relaxation music that seems appropriate for your retreat.
We know of a great masseuse that will come to the house and provide you with one of the most amazing massages you will ever enjoy...this is a huge favorite of Jimbo...and we guarantee you will find it heavenly.
Located on a quiet street in Colonia Meteriologica, within a block (yep - ONE block) you will find: the fabulous Mango Café and Blue Iguana deli, La Manolita taco stand, Ronco grocery store with beer, wine, liquor.
½ block from a small local Catholic church (the “open air church” or “la capilla”). Mass on Sunday at 8:00 am.
Washer and dryer on site...so if you are gonna be here a while, you gotta admit, that's kinda nice.
Take a few minutes to look at the site and we hope you decide to stay...and we hope you come back often...
we hope to see you soon in paradise...
Disfruta la vida!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- quiet street, peaceful environment, newly remodeled, great restaurants nearby.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Other Activities
- whale shark tours, snorkel tours, golf cart rentals available!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
January 3, 2012-April 15, 2012 .. $2500 per week / 359 per night
April 16, 2012-August 15, 2012 .. $ 1995 per week / 285 per night
August 16, 2012-October 31, 2012 .. $ 1350 per week / 195 per night
November 1, 2012-December 14, 2012 .. 1995 per week / 285 per night
December 15, 2012-January 2, 2013 .. 5000 per week / 725 per night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2010
Why the Owner Chose Isla Mujeres
While dealing with a recent plateful of Fibromyalgic pain, I couldn't help but notice the difference in my life on Isla Mujeres and it's effectiveness in dealing with the misunderstood family of syndromes that have plagued me for decades that including Chronic Fatigue and Restless Leg. There are many that wonder why I spend time on the island… away from my family and friends and have begun to build a life here…on the surface there are many that might view my choice to be here as selfish, self-indulgent and an unnecessary luxury…I urge you to look deeper. Although my need for the approval of others diminishes the older I get, I submit the following as a way for others to understand the purpose in a different light. The fact is that in many ways, la isla has been and continues to be a salvation from the joint stiffness, debilitating fatigue and sleep problems associated with life in a Colorado climate when compared to the warmer, tropical climate I find myself in now. Just as my wife Karen continues to have a profound effect on me and my ability to cope thru her gentle touch and loving smile, la isla's tranquil feel and healing characteristics have had a significant impact on the quality of my life. In a similar way, our discovery of the island has resurrected my life in spirit and in functionality. As I look at my life over this Thanksgiving weekend, I cannot help but feel thankful for the greatest gifts provided to me by God: my loving parents… my beautiful children… my wife who is truly the love of my life… and the gift of Isla Mujeres. Disfruta la vida. Jimbo
The Unique Benefits of this Villa
the rhythm of the neighborhood...…is amazing and beautiful to me…it is amazing to wake up to the sunrise, sometimes softly, sometimes with a slap in the face as it wakes us...the roosters (plural) and the turkey next door don't bother me at all..they make me smile every time i hear them...even if it is 4:00 in the morning...signals the start of another lucky day here on la isla...(i love it when i am driving down the road and a chicken crosses in front of me...makes me chuckle inside...and sometimes out loud...) vendors begin their parade up and then down the street selling pastries, cocos, tortillas, fruits usually a bit too early for my tastes around 7:00 or so…and lasts into the evening... in just one or two blocks, i see so many people that i know and that i work with or buy from and we have all become neighbors and friends, where everyone helps each other with breakfast, car problems, FM3 questions, groceries, lost keys... in a quick ten minutes I see and waive hello to Ramiro, Ron, Oscar, Luis, Polo, Lori, Zowie, Antonio, Carolyn, Ricardo and a couple of kids on the street… i make it back to the house to enjoy the delicious cinnamon roll and enjoy the rhythm of the waves in the water…they are relentless and relaxing, powerful and soothing… as Sunday evening rolls around, you can hear the music in the street begin to wind down…this is such a quiet neighborhood and a quiet street…by 9:00, all is quiet…and will stay that way until the sun rises and we start the rhythm of the neighborhood all over again… while some folks watch tv in the evenings, we like to just sit out on the front deck and watch folks come and go on the street...it all sounds so simple...and it is...and that is just how i like it... disfruta la vida… Jimbo
Property Photos
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- sunset phot taken off our back deck facing Caribbean - Isla Mujeres, Mexico - Oceanfront Vacation Rental, With Wireless Internet And Near Snorkeling/Diving
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- pool on main level - Isla Mujeres, Mexico - Oceanfront Vacation Rental, With Wireless Internet And Near Snorkeling/Diving
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- kitchen on main level - Isla Mujeres, Mexico - Oceanfront Vacation Rental, With Wireless Internet And Near Snorkeling/Diving
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- main level master bedroom
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- upper level living room area
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- upper level master bedroom
Traveler Reviews (14)
Casa Roca Caribe was perfect for our girls getaway!!
Guest: The MN hotties
(Twin cities, MN)
Date of Stay: 01/13/12
Review Submitted: 02/06/12
What a great place to kick back and enjoy the charm of Isla Mujeres. Casa Roca Caribe is located right on the ocean with breath taking views of the ocean crashing against the incredible rock formations. The private beach is great for hunting shells as long as you like a little adventure in climbing the rocks which we loved. Your host Jimbo is delightful and makes sure you have everything you need. He gives a great tour of the island and helps you make the most of your vacation time. Thanks to Jimbo we felt safe and cared for during our stay. Leo, Jimbo's dog captured our hearts and gave us our doggie fix for the 10 days we were there. It was so hard to leave. The island and Casa Roca Caribe is such a special place, we can't say enough great things about it. The villa has all the comforts of home with a Mexican ambience that gives you just the right vibe for vacation. This place is truly a value and we can't wait to come back home to Casa Roca Caribe next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Stunning Views, Real Neighborhood Experiences
Guest: shell
(Las Cruces, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11
Review Submitted: 01/08/12
Five days at Casa Roca Caribe made us only want more--more of the spectacular ocean beneath our deck, the private solar-heated pool, the accessible neighborhood eateries (a variety and all excellent), daily life, and central location to Punta Sur as well as Playa Norte and the centro. And certainly more of Jimbo's hospitality and helpfulness, which made the difference in this trip. The excellent Mango Cafe is around the corner, and even the excellent Zama Beach club and the Turtle Farm are short cab rides away. The listing and photos and Jim's attentive emails all were accurate; if anything the photos don't do the property full credit. We stayed downstairs, another couple were upstairs so the house can function as two comfortable rentals. Great master bedroom with ocean view--sunrises are particularly recommended! Watch the stars come out nightly on the private deck and sleep fitfully in the excellent master bedroom bed to the ocean's roar. We liked this because we could partake easily of the hustle and bustle of the Playa Norte culture while feeling like we were living in the rhythm of Islas people locally. Thank you Jimbo.
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.
Wonderful!
Guest: Nic
(Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11
Review Submitted: 11/20/11
A truly wonderful place to stay with unbelievable value. Enough can not be said about the care that the owners have for making sure guests have the best stay possible. The patio mere feet from the Caribbean can not be beat - we started and ended each day here!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
October 2011
Guest: Cindy in Oklahoma
(Tulsa, OK)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/20/11
Great value! Stayed in the lower level with pool. Any place on the ocean side of the island is a treat and this was one was exceptional. Home with amenities you find at your own house. Cook in or eat out. Favorite moments were chilling on the back deck and watching the surf. Jimbo and Karen were close when we needed them but not bothersome - and they were truly nice people to just hang with. Home was clean and well stocked with what we needed including filtered water and coffee maker. Store and eateries nearby. Catching a taxi to Playa Norte, La Gloria or Centro was easy. Would come back in a heartbeat and probably will.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Place To Stay
Guest: Amy
(Chapel Hill, NC, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11
Review Submitted: 07/02/11
We really enjoyed our stay at the Casa Roca Caribe! On our first day, Jimbo gave us an excellent tour of the island and helped us appreciate the local culture. The accomodations were very comfortable, especially the beds. We had everything we needed! It was wonderful to wake up to the sound of crashing waves. We loved eating at the Mango Cafe, our walk to Punta Sur, and swimming with the whale sharks. Getting around the island is quite easy- the cabs are plentiful and reasonable. The local people on Isla Mujeres are very friendly. We thank Jimbo for a great stay at Isla Mujeres!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Breath taking
Guest: Brad
(Red Wing)
Date of Stay: 06/08/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
My family and I stayed for a week this June. Jimbo is a wonderful host and maintains a beautiful property. The patio is by far the best That I have ever had to sit and relax on. The beds are better than what I sleep on at home. The kitchen has everything you need not only to make a great meal but a cocktail as well. You are only a block away from one of the "must go" resturants Mango Cafe. In that same block is a little grocery store that has everything you need to make a great meal with mom and pop service that is lost here in the USA. We have stayed at several places on Isla as well many more in Mexico. Casa Carib is the best. They have raised the bar for service and acomadations. Hope to have the opporunity to stay there again.
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.
Perfect place to stay!!
Guest: Beth
(Salt Lake City, UT)
Date of Stay: 05/29/11
Review Submitted: 06/13/11
I can only add on to all the accolades everyone has heaped on Casa Roca Caribe. We recently returned from a six-night stay on the main floor and it was exactly what we were looking for! The pictures do not deceive -- the place is spacious and the balcony/pool is a little slice of heaven. The house is located about mid-island, so a little distance from the main downtown area but with cabs aplenty, you can get anywhere you want to go easily and cheaply. The area was charming -- lots of friendly locals, plus some amazing restaurants. Jimbo is like an on-site travel guide. He has so many little tips on places to go and things to do, and without him, we wouldn't have discovered some amazing activities or food! He is available to help you with anything you need and he checks in from time to time to make sure all is going well. I've never felt so cared about while on vacation! You will not get this kind of treatment at any hotel. Aside from the pool, which speaks for itself, all the house amenities are great and you won't feel you're lacking anything. The master bed was extremely comfortable and all the fluffy pillows were fantastic. Then you have the view and sound of the waves right out your bedroom window -- there is no better way to wake up! The kitchen has everything you need to cook or blend up a cocktail, and the main room was spacious enough for three of us to spread out. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! You won't find a better deal or a more charming place to relax your days away.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Great Casa Mid Island!
Guest: retro
(suburb of chicago)
Date of Stay: 02/28/11
Review Submitted: 03/10/11
We were welcomed with 2 frosty glasses in the freezer and music in the background, and after a long travel day from Xcalak, well this was a perfect way to start our stay at Jimbos comfortable casa. We felt right at home, Jimbo is nearby and always available for anything you may need! You really can say he is quite the concierge, especially when it comes to eating....he knows the best restaurants on the island! We stayed pool level, very roomy for the 2 of us! The beds were quite cozy and the giant poofy pillows, AWESOME! Not to mention the view from the bed in the morning as well as the pool! I enjoyed my breakfast poolside watching the sunrise! Ahh to be back there right now! Thank you again Jimbo, your hospitality is the BEST! You are truly a GEM! Cheers
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Jimbo and Karen's a big hit
Guest: Steve & Johnita
(Missouri)
Date of Stay: 01/03/11
Review Submitted: 01/19/11
Just returned from Isla and really enjoyed our stay at Casa Roca Caribe. Jimbo is an excellent host and the house is really nice. This is the closest that we have ever stayed to the water. The waves break on the rocks just out in front of the house. The view is incredible. The house has everything you need and is in easy walking distance of restaurants and groceries. It’s nice to have the homeowner on the Island to check on things and let you know about places to see and eat. We didn’t take Jimbo’s tour because this was our fifth trip to the Island but if you are new to Isla I would recommend it. He is very knowledgeable about the Island and will let you in on some places that a lot of the tourists don’t usually get to. We really enjoyed eating where the locals eat and it really saved us a lot of money over eating at the better known spots. We stayed at two different places on this trip. The first part was at Jimbo and Karen’s place and then we went to the other side of the Island and stayed at one of the more upscale resorts on the Island. We much preferred Jimbo and Karen’s house. The house is located in a section where you get a better feel for life on the Island. We really enjoyed interacting with the locals despite our limited Spanish. The residents and merchants in the neighborhood couldn’t have been nicer. We will definitely go back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A week in paradise...
Guest: Patricia L J
(Baldwinsville New York)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10
Review Submitted: 01/12/11
As I sit here in Central NY, having shoveled my driveway of snow yet again, I long to be back at Casa Roca Caribe. If you long for a stay in paradise, in a home on the ocean, whose reality is better even than the pictures depict, this is the place for you! I appreciated the warmth and comfort of a house (not just another resort), with the amenities and character of a real home, and the bonus of an unlimited, free internet connection. (My son was taking his final exams remotely, and the connection proved to be invaluable and reliable!) The view from the deck was breath-taking, and it was a true delight to fall asleep in the king-size bed, to the sound of the waves breaking on the shore below. A trip down to the beach afforded us with all the sea-glass and shells we could carry. ] The house is located at a mid-point on the island, convenient to the wonderful Cafe Mango where we enjoyed many wonderful meals (owners Lori and Palo made us feel like family!), and a little store where we could get fresh-squeezed fruit juice most mornings. It is on a quiet street which made us feel a part of the real Mexico! We happened to arrive on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a huge feast for the Mexican people, so there was much celebrating on our first night on the island. And then there is Jimbo, the owner of the house. His genuine love and enthusiasm for the island is contagious! We took his tour of the island on the second day of our stay, which gave us an abundant amount of useful information about where to go, what to do, and where to eat while on the island. Anything you need to know before or during your stay, Jimbo is there for you So I give Casa Roca Caribe a total thumbs up and hope to get back there sometime soon!
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.
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