A Healing, Wonderful Place
Review Submitted: January 17, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
We spent nine days at Mi Casa Del Mar as a ‘healing’ vacation after a time of sadness in our family. As others have said, the condo exceeds expectations. There is something about being surrounded by original artworks and décor that have been chosen for a personal home that made us feel it truly was ‘our’ home during our visit.
The onsite pool was fabulous and with so few occupants, seemed almost private. Sunrise over the ocean was spectacular and we all enjoyed a morning dip looking out at the blue Caribbean while counting the iguanas on the rocks. Afternoons, we’d swing in hammocks on the shady patio, reading, sewing, or surfing the internet with available wireless. Something for everyone!
Even though the weather has been awful this winter in most of the USA, in Akumal, it was 85 every day, and the air was filled with birdsongs and butterflies. We snorkeled in the warm ocean, at the lagoon and for a little adventure, also in nearby ‘cenotes’ (caves.) All fabulous! A favorite memory of mine is walking home from dinner at La Buena Vida, with moon-shadowed palm fronds crossing the brick road. The lights at the ends of driveways of lovely beach homes made me feel like I was in a Hemingway novel.
The staff at Mi Casa Del Mar made us feel welcome, safe and secure at all times. We opted not to rent a car, and that worked out fine for us as everything is within walking distance in Akumal. We rented a private van to bring us to and from Cancun to the condo. We rode the ‘collectivo’ once or twice – a very inexpensive public shuttle service that you can flag down on the highway -- and also took taxis to visit the ruins at Tulum and to go shopping in Playa Del Carmen. There are always taxis available in Akumal. Everyone was very attuned to the needs of visitors, friendly and helpful. Akumal has several little shops and restaurants – it took us a few days to find them all tucked away in the jungle -- there is a good selection of snorkle and dive gear, artworks, crafts, souvenirs and vacation clothes. One grocery store has freshly-baked baguettes and specialty breads if you get there early.
All in all, the condo was, as we had hoped, a healing, wonderful place. I would definitely recommend it to friends who are looking for an elegant vacation home. Thank you so much Jane and Bill for making our visit easy and wonderful.
Owner's Response: Dear Linda, Bill and I are so very happy that your time in our home was healing for you and your family. Your writing is like poetry and it made me want to hop right on a plane and go down myself. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me and our future clients. I hope to hear from you again in the future.
Jane
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