Cozumel holiday condo

A few friends and I decided to take a "getaway from it all" and knew Cozumel would be the perferct place to go. Having been to the island twice before, we decided to find a place on the beach. Upon our arrival to the condo, we were thrilled with the location as well as the aqua blue waters and pristine beach. Since, we are beach goers by day and party girls by night. I enjoyed waking up and taking my coffee, and breakfast to the uncrowded private beach to relax. We all enjoyed our walks as well, you can walk for miles in either direction to find homes and other resorts along the way. There are plenty of resturantants and beach bars along the way. One of the highlight in Cozumel is the other side of the island and we took a few trips over there. "Coconuts" is a great place to grab a drink and have lunch and is highly recommended. We did take some time to eat some Mexican dishes at the condo too. There is a great cookbook in and the kitchen is equiped with everything you need. We all plan to return to Casa Bella to make this a yearly vacation.

Casa Bella is an absolutley spectacular one bedroom condominium in a perfect location! There are miles of beaches right out the door with something for everyone and every mood. If you are looking for fun, active, beach club atmosphere, you can find it....water sports, in-water trampoline and climbing wall, etc. Or if you want a peaceful, quiet beach, it is right there as well. Casa Bella is a short drive (15 minutes) into town or to the magnificent east side of the island.

The condo itself is beautifully decorated with a tropical theme. It is very cheerful, bright, and spacious, with hammocks hanging inside and out on the terrace for relaxing or napping. The kitchen is fully equipped and has state-of-the art appliances and granite countertops. The bathroom is tastefully tiled and has two sinks with ample counter space.

The restaurants in Cozumel are wonderful and extremely affordable. We loved Poncho's Backyard and Especias, as well as some of the neighborhood spots where the "locals" dine. We enjoyed fresh tacos as well as rotisserie chickens and fish. It was also nice to shop at the Chedraui for fresh produce, baked goods, and other groceries and alcohol, so we could relax in the condo or on the beach.

Also, Cozumel is a 30-minute ferry ride to the mainland, Playa del Carmen, for quaint shops and restaurants. You can also rent a car or grab a taxi to explore Mayan ruins or other activities. There is something for everyone on this island and Casa Bella provides a superb setting for the experience!

First let me say that we have been to Cozumel, Mexico approximately twenty times since 1996 . As divers, we have stayed in various hotels, high rise condo units, and have rented several homes over the years. After finding Residentcias Reef Condos four years ago we have no desire to stay anywhere else on the island. The owner has furnished this unit with quality furniture above average for your comfort and it is decorated with the island atmosphere in mind. There are no hidden "surprises" and having use of a washer and drier means is a real plus. Appliances are all functional however, I would highly recommend that you bring your own spices if you are planning to cook. The jacuzzi is a wonderful feature along with the wall to wall hammock provided. The pools are maintained everyday early in the morning (we drink our coffee there and watch the sunrise) and the grounds are kept up immaculately. Security is present but not hounding by any means, so late night hours on the beach is perfectly safe. As mentioned, this is a very nice condo with above average furniture with the amenities of home. We bring family and friends here to the island who come back and stay also. This is our little piece of paradise on earth.