I've been coming to Cozumel at least twice a year for the past 10 years. Typically, I stay at Scuba Club as recommended origionally by my dive shop. This time, planning a month to stay and dive, a hotel simply was not a reasonable choice. I am so glad I found Casa Sunshine and Joni, the owner. The house is perfect for 1-4 people, with Joni making sure that you want for nothing while here. The casa is layed out perfectly with 2 bedrooms at opposite ends of the house, each with their own bathroom. The living room opens to a patio area with the pool. Wake up in the morning to the waterfall in the pool. Lay by the pool during the day and you will catch the sun as much as you want or need. Joni is there to answer any questions or provide any help needed. She also intorduced us to neighbors who cook on Sunday some of the best food on the island. Joni also gives you your privacy...there were days that went by that i forgot she was my neighbor. Need something? A facebook message away.
Now for the location. The casa is in a quiet neighborhood. If you want to tour the island or go to beaches to the south, you should rent a car. I rented a car 1 week out of 4, as I had a friend staying with me that didnt scuba, so we needed it to see various parts of the island. Other than that, I walked where I needed to go. Sam's club and Bodega are about a 5 minute walk for groceries. A walk to San Miguel waterfront for shopping and eating is 35 minutes. I walked 4 times to the airport, and that was only 35 minutes. I walked often by myself, and found being surrounded by the culture an absolute delight as well as perfectly safe. Diving? Depending if you dive out of Aldora/ Aqua Safari docks in city center, or the marina, Fornatur, south of town, your taxi fees are $2 or $5 respectively.....who needs a rental car? I could go on and on about how wonderful it is to stay at Casa Sunshine, but i have to get busy to start planning my return trip. Casa Sunshine is my new home away from home...choose it for yours and it wont disappoint!