“Keep this Vilia a Secret!” Sshh - this place is a bit of paradise. It has all the sun that you want; swiming in the grogeous pool or the ocean; beach walks that never end; the quietness and peace you long for. You will be surrounded with all the amenties of condo lifestyle you have come to demand, plus a small staff that is so very helpful. We have to mention the restaurants in Puerto Morelos (2 minutes by cab) they all have great food and are reasonably priced. Also, be sure to buy groceries before arriving. Part of the success of the visit is the hospitality of the owners, the Parkmans. They were extrememly helpful in all the planning for the vacation. But, don't tell anyone or we will lose our private paradise! Mike and Celeste

“perfect location for this updated clean vacation rental” The management company was easy to work with and very accommodating. The condo I rented was very clean and modern. The location was perfect for my trip and all that I had planned.

“Quite wonderful” So having been to Isla Mujeres before, I knew what I wanted and that made my search a little easier. I personally wanted to be away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, I wanted ocean front, a beach, a pool, space and relative quiet. With this rental we got all of the above, with spades and it made for an exquisite vacation. Vanessa was helpful before we arrived and had we need her help during the stay, I'm confident we would have received it. We booked airport transfer and ferry tickets ($98 total for a return trip) through Happy Shuttle and we rented a golf cart for the week $300 ish) and both worked out perfectly. We were met right outside the airport doors and provided with our ferry tickets. We had private transportation (though that may have been because it was a relatively quiet time to visit) in a new vehicle and both the greeter and the driver were professional. Once on the Island, it was a short walk to the cart rental and they were ready and waiting for me. The plane touched down in Cancun at 12:25 pm and we were in our unit by 2:30, it could not have been smoother. Once we arrived at Playa Del Mar, we introduced ourselves to Israel the manager and he walked us through the unit. It was spacious enough for up to 8 people but there were just the two of us so it seemed palatial. Unfortunately the AC unit and ceiling fan in the master bedroom were not working and that was about the only disappointment of the entire week. However the temperatures were steady at around 83/84 degrees which was heavenly but not oppressive and leaving the bedroom door open, kept it manageable in there. Of course we had the option of using one of the other bedrooms but the bed in the master was extremely comfortable so that was the only place to be. Walking out of the sliding glass doors we were ten steps from a gorgeous pool, 50 steps from a perfect small white sandy beach, 65 steps from the beautiful water and 90 steps from the long dock from which I happily fished each day. We did not feel a drop of rain the entire week and there was always a heavenly breeze which meant you never felt overheated. I think during our stay, no more than 10 other people were present and that was totally fine with me. To our immediate left was the Izla hotel with a nice bar and restaurant and next to that was the famous/infamous Ice bar a very popular destination for tourists from the mainland and a variety of vessels (some very luxurious) started arriving in the early afternoon. However while they were clearly NOT tea total cruises, they did not bother us at all and our private little piece of heaven stayed that way throughout the week. The building to the immediate right was under construction, but the noise was nothing consequential and the workers did not start before 8:00am any morning. As stated, we were there strictly for R&R and we certainly got that. We stocked up with an abundance of goodies from the Chedraui grocery store so that we could enjoy breakfast (some days) on the patio and late afternoon and even later night drinks on the lounge chairs by the pool, on the beach or on the bench at the end of the dock, it was perfect!! I have stayed at all inclusive resorts before but that really isn't necessary or desirable on Isla as there are so, so many tremendous places to eat and drink regardless of your budgetary restrictions. Isla Mujeres is also the safest foreign place I've vacationed at and I'm very fortunate to have traveled extensively. I strongly suggest you get out of downtown and explore some of the places elsewhere on the island and if your Spanish is even remotely serviceable explore some of the tiny eateries in the backstreets in the center of the Island. This is where the locals live and eat and there are some true gems. Of the more established restaurants, we had incredible breakfasts at North Garden (near Playa Norte) and at the Mango Cafe (more centrally located but still easy to find). We also had amazing dinners at the Sunset Grill (the most delicious Grouper dish I've ever eaten) and the very elegant and unique Rosa Serena's where they pay real attention to detail to ensure you have a great experience. In addition, we had great casual lunches at Caribbean Brisas and Madera Food and Art on the back side of the Island and some of the art and craft pieces they have for sale are truly beautiful so it is well worth a visit. Rikki (female) will explain all her organically sourced work in great detail and it is worth seeing I promise. Isla Mujeres is not pretentious in any way, but it has amazing people and some breath taking beauty. If you are looking for opulence and luxury everywhere go stay at Villa Rolandi and don't wander offsite but if you do that you will be missing out on an absolute treasure of an Island. It is a place that has captured a piece of our hearts and we intend to return again very soon. As a tip, iIf you want to buy some of the gorgeous shells that are for sale everywhere, you can pay hundreds of peso's in the more touristy areas, but if you venture on the the back side of the Island (open ocean side) or down Carretera Sac Bajo (the dead end road down to Dolphin Discovery also the road our beautiful unit is on) you will get some amazing bargains. In these places, you can buy the exact same beautiful shells for as little as $1 US or roughly 20 peso's. These local vendors are just trying to make a little money to get by but they are the salt of the earth and even if you don't buy from them, they will still smile and wave at you as you go by. Thank you Vanessa and Flipkey as well as the wonderful people of Isla Mujeres for allowing us to create some amazing memories!!

“Modern, clean and comfortable!” We spent a wonderful 2 weeks in Playa del Carmen in March 2014! The Condo was modern and clean, esthetic and comfortable. The large pool, beautiful gardens and professional staff made our stay very pleasant. The location was perfect: 5-8 minutes walk from the beach, the famous 5th avenue and vast selection of restaurants and 15 minutes walk from the Mega grocery store. Special thanks to Tanya and Michele for being wonderful individuals, so focus on our needs . Monique and Rene