Cozumel
Vacation Homes Reservations & Services
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Cozumel
Vacation Homes Reservations & Services
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Cozumel Vacation Homes' mission is to provide our guests a
chance to experience a luxurious, worry-free vacation. We offer some of
Cozumel's finest homes. Each home is individually owned and managed by
reputable hosts who will make sure you get the services you
desire. We work directly with home owners and managers who are
quick to make sure that guests enjoy their vacation home.
We have deluxe beachfront homes, traditional typical Mexican homes within the local community, modern suites in the down town area, and a wide selection of everything in between.
Some of our homes are completely private with their own beaches and pools, others are conveniently located within walking distances of the island's most luxurious hotels and beaches. Some have jaccuzzis, some have palapas, some have gardens. We have a lovely selection of homes, each offering our guests their unique charm.
Our guests come from all over the world, including the USA, Canada, Europe, and Mexico. Many are avid divers who stay with us time and time again. Many are family groups uniting in Cozumel from different parts of the USA.
Our homes are all completely furnished and equipped, ready for you to move in with only your personal belongings. We chose only homes that fit our criteria. All our homes have daily maid service, linen and towel laundry pick-up service, security checks, maintenance service, and purified drinking water.
Our prices are not fixed and are subject to change without prior notice. All discounted rental rates must be paid in full upon confirmation.
Our published portfolio of offerings does not include all of our
rental homes. We are in contact with many property owners who
discreetly
market their homes with us but aren't regularly listed. If you have
special
needs, let us know and we will do our best to find you a suitable home.
We will find you your “home sweet home” in Cozumel.
Your vacation fun can be an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. It's the perfect way to spend your vacation with family and friends. Call us and we'll find the perfect home for you.
For additional information, pictures, and special rates schedules,
please contact our Reservations Office and they will be happy to help
you. For extra information, homes not listed on this inventory, and/or
special requests, please feel free to contact info@Cozumelhomes.com .
Toll free number 866 396-4230 or 918 747-8160.
We are happy to have you as our guests in our Cozumel Vacation Homes. Enjoy your vacation!
Our website offers a vast array of homes for weekly rentals in Cozumel.
We suggest you make your reservations as far in advance as possible.
Although our inventory continues to grow, space is limited, especially
during peak seasons. To confirm a reservation, we require 50% of the
total rental
amount plus the taxes and fees. The balance is due within
90 days of
your arrival date. We accept Visa and Mastercard or Paypal.
Discounts All reservations with discounted prices must be
paid in full at confirmation of the reservation.
There are different security deposit requirements ($300-$1,000) for each home. Somes condos offer an 'insurance waiver". (Click here to read more). Some homes do not require it.
Please check on the web page
for the house rate and inquire to confirm.
Prices are subject to change at any time
without notice.
Please confirm rate on rental agreement.
For reservation information, E-mail Info@CozumelHomes.com
or call 918-747-8160 or 866 396-4230.
Entry requirements
for Americans: United States passport holders
must have a valid
passport. A visa is not required for stays of up to 180 days, if
holding a
Tourist Card/FMT form issued free of charge by airlines, embassies and
at
border crossings. Business travelers do not require a visa for up to 30
days if
holding a FMN form. All US citizens traveling to
and from
Mexico by air are required to have a passport. The requirement
will be extended to include all land and
sea
border crossings as well.
Passport/Visa Note: All
visitors must hold a tourist card (FMT form), which is issued free of
charge
and obtainable from airlines, Mexican Consulates, Mexican international
airports and border crossing points.E
Children under the age of 18 need a notarized letter from
both parents to be able to enter Mexico. If they are with one parent,
they need that letter from the other parent.
All guests will be issued a tourist visa which is a piece of paper with red letters on it. These are typically provided by your travel agent, available at airport check-in, and/or handed out on incoming flights. Do not loose this card. You may be fined if you arrive at the airport without it on your departure.
Your Cozumel Vacation Home will have everything you need for your home life. You need to bring some warm-weather clothes. Bathing suit, T-shirts, shorts, sun dresses, and maybe a pair of pants are all you'll wear. Men may like to wear closed shoes for evening dinners. You will need to bring your own snorkel gear and diving equipment if you have it. If not, you can rent it here. We recommend you bring your own reading material. You can find a few English books and magazines but supply is limited. Bring your own cameras, film, sunscreen, and other common American products. In the winter months, you may choose to bring a sweater or windbreaker for chilly nights. Some guests bring their favorite American munchies, although many are available here (not to mention the delightful local specialties). Although most homes have stereo systems, some of them don't. Please ask in advance so that you may bring your own boom-box for your listening pleasure if the home you chose does not. We do not have music systems available for rental. Feel free to bring your own CDs. All in all, you will be able to find most things you need to make your vacation stay comfortable.
We would like to know your arrival time in advance. Check in for
most homes is 3pm but you are welcome to leave your luggage while we
finish getting the house ready. Once you arrive at the airport, go
to the airport ground transportation ticket counter and get one ticket
for each guest. Show them the directions to the house if you need
to let them know where to go. Some owners chose to have
guests go directly to the house to meet the host. For
reservations in these homes, we will send you detailed directions to
the house after your final payment.
The cost for the airport transportation is about $8 US per person and is subject to change at any moment. It is not included in the rentals.
Many visitors fly directly into Cancun. There are several
ways
to get to Cozumel from Cancun. The additional trip on the bus to
Playa del Carmen, and then the ferry to Cozumel will sometimes save you
thousands of dollars. It adds less than about 3 hours to your
travel time. For directions to get to Cozumel for Cancun airport,
click here.
Many visitors fly directly into Cozumel. Major airlines and private charters fly into Cozumel and Cancun. Aerocaribe flies to Cozumel , Cancun,and back all day long.
Our host will meet you at the airport in Cozumel. Please make sure we have your arrival time as well as your airline and flight time.
Your travel time will increase if you arrive in Cancun. You will need to take a bus from Cancun to Playa del Carmen and then across on the ferry. Some travel agents will arrange this for you when you make your flight arrangements. There are commercial buses similar to Greyhound buses with air-conditioning with video/sound system that usually show a documentary about the Mayan people, or short clips of comical entertainment. A nice relaxing drive is a good start for your first day of vacation and gives you time to take in the surroundings and encounter the hospitailty of the Mexican people.
Once you get to Playa del Carmen, you need to get on the
passenger ferry that takes you to Cozumel. There is a ferry almost
every hour of
the day. Be sure to get the "Mexico" ferries, and not the yellow
ferries.
(Those are reliable but slow). The "Mexico" ferries are
catamarans
that are air-conditioned. Some of them offer outside sitting areas.
You
might see some sea life on the ride to the island. The fastest
ferry
is the "Mexico V", although the other "Mexico" ferries take less than
an
hour. The first crossing is at 4:00 a.m. and the last is at 11:00
p.m. Please check the
schedule on the website as it is subject to change without my
notice. Pick up a schedule to keep with you for your return at
the ticket counter where you purchase your ticket.
Schedule Changes since Wilma: The ferries are not running off the
regular schedule right now. There are printed tables at the ticket
counters that show the termporary schedules as they occur.
Arrive in Cozumel. The ferry pier is located
in the heart of downtown Cozumel. Walking off the ferry pier,
guest
can cross the street and find themselves in a lovely typical Mexican
"plaza".
This popular street is called "El Malicon" but its real name is
Avenida
Melgar. (It runs from the North side of the civilized area of the
island
to the southern point. The paved road continues to the other side
and
then cuts back towards town along the mid point of the island).
Follow the instructions you've been sent to go directly to the house.
For emergencies, please call (987) 872-2078 in Cozumel or (918)
747-8160 in U.S.A.
Each home we market has its own management and hosting service. You
will be issued keys, a give you a Cozumel map. We suggest you
book your vacation fun in advance planning all the
tours, diving, snorkel, dune buggy tours in advance.
Check out
our website www.Cozumelhomes.com so you can see the things you must do
and must see and be assisted in organizing your vacation fun. Snorkel
adventures, diving experiences, Maya ruins and/or eco-tours, and car
rentals — you name it,we can arrange it.
The "must do" things in
Cozumel include scuba diving or snorkeling, and most of all, the "Dune
Buggy
Tour"-do this the first day. Try to book everything in advance.
You can do it on my website.
The Dune Buggy Tour is the best all around orientation of the
island. It takes you through town, to the other side and around
the southern point of the island. The tour guides are well
experienced and have a lot if information about Cozumel and the
surrounding area. We recommend this tour at the beginning of your
stay so you get the best orientation of the island!
We have several maids on our staff and although some homes have the same maid all the time, others have different maids at different times. Some of the maids on our staff have been with us for years. All of them are trustworthy, reliable, and efficient.
Your maid will arrive six days per week and is off one day and certain Mexican national and religious holidays. She is responsible for keeping the house neat and clean, providing clean linens, and general housekeeping chores. She has a program to follow and assigned jobs. Things like washing personal clothes, ironing, and babysitting are not part of her responsibilities. If you need a babysitter, cook, or other service, please pre-arrange this with us in advance.
For clothing care such as laundry or ironing, please see the Laundry section in Optional Services.
Please see the Tips section for our tipping recommendations.
We usually recommend about a ten dollars per week for each guest that the maid took care of. This is completely at your discretion. If she performed her duties well and you were happy with the service, this is a nice way to let her know. If she did special favors for you, then a little extra would be nice. Please don´t give maids gifts such as clothes, electrical supplies, or items besides money. This has caused a great deal of confusion in the past and we would like to avoid that.
Please leave everything that you found at the house where you
found it. Many owners and guests leave things and expect them to be
there when they return. Please let us know if you are missing anything
as soon as you realize it's missing. If you find something that is
valuable, please take it to someone in our office. We do not take
responsibility for lost items but we'll happily help you look for
anything misplaced. Please don't bring valuables that are not
insured.
Cozumel's finest eco-tour is an adventure you'll treasure forever. This trip is the ONE "must do" tour that Cozumel offers. This is a blast for your friends and family young and young at heart alike. This adventure is not for the faint of heart...
We take off in recycled VW dune buggies that were make right here in Cozumel. Feilipe and Omar are great tour guides and have some excellent tour guide assistants. They will prepare the dune buggies, pack your lunch, and will bring plenty of refreshments and beer. They'll show you ruins, white sand coastline, pristine reefs and encounters with local wildlife. All day fun for the whole family.
The cost is $89 per person. Children from three to eight years old are $44.50, and children under three are free. You can't beat that for white sand beaches, pristine snorkel reefs, ancient Mayan ruins, and a delicious Mexican food picnic served with ice cold Pepsi, water and beer.
All you need to bring is your bathing suit, sunscreen and a
camera. We include the snorkel equipment in the tour. Please make
your reservations in advance once you make your house reservation.
If you are on a
cruise ship, book in advance. Look at our Jungle Dune Buggy
Tours section for a detailed account of the day's adventure.
Please make your reservation in advance.
In case you need to make reservations once you arrive, please call our
local number 872-2078.
To make reservations:
Call our USA reservation office at 866 396-4230 or 918 747-8160.
We provide many extra services to accommodate our guests. We offer an excellent cook service, babysitting, tours, diving, etc. You can book these in advance, or you can let us know within a day and we will try out best to accommodate you and your party.
Prices
Cook service: Each home has its own management and cook
service.
Maid service is included in your rent. She will work daily from 2-6 hours per day except Sundays and certain Mexican and Catholic holidays. There is no charge for maid service. A tip is customary, usually about $10 from each person for one week's service.
Tour charges depend on which ones you book. Payment should be made to the travel agent in our office or through your host. We accept credit card payments for advanced bookings. On site bookings must be paid with cash or traveler's checks.
Diving fees should be paid directly to your dive representative, not the dive master.
NOTE: If you pay the maid, the cook, or the dive master, they will consider what you give them to be tips, not payment for services.
Payment
Payment of cook service, babysitting, car rental, etc. should be paid directly to our reservations office in the United States when pre-arranged, or directly to your host who will present a bill to you. They accept travelers checks or cash for these services. No credit cards are accepted for these services.
NOTE: Please do not pay the workers for these services, as they will consider the money a tip and not payment for services.
Call 872-0788 for the Cozumel office
Call 918-747-8160 or toll free 866 396-4230 for the United States
office if you have any questions.
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Optional
Services of Cozumel Vacation Homes
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Most of the services you may wish to take advantage of are offered by CVH and staff. We have listed some of the most common service requests we get from guests. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please mention it to us and we will try to help.
We can arrange for the rental of Jeeps, Trackers, or four
door sedans. We reserve Cozumel’s hottest new mode of
eco-friendly transport, the Buggy — a dune-buggy-like vehicle modified
for maximum comfort and convenience for the Dune Buggy tour. If
you are interested in driving one, you should book the tour for you and
your family!
Arrangements can be made for a rental vehicle during your
orientation at your Vacation Home, shortly after arrival. The vehicle
will be delivered to
your home promptly. We recommend you book all car rentals in
advance.
Call 866 396-4230 or email Info@Cozumelhomes.com.
Cozumel's first Dune Buggy
Getting around Cozumel is easy and swift, because nothing is far
away. Taxis are easy to get as there are hotels and taxi stands
scattered through out the town.
Scooters are highly recommended as long as you know how to drive one
well, and are not going to be drinking alcohol. You need to
be a serious driver. These moto cycles may be fun and are the
easiest way to get
around the downtown area. Guests must be especially careful
because the condition of the roads and character of other drivers are
different.
FREE DELIVERY
We can have a nice scooter delivered to your home for only $175 per
week including insurance. The best part about scooter rentals is that
they are easy to park in the downtown areas where it is normally HARD
or impossible to park a car. There are many pedestrians,
many
animals, and things to watch out for. As long as guests are
responsible and careful, this is the best way to get around.
Reserve one in with the home rental and you can have them waiting for
you at the house.
We offer the best rate of $175 per week.
Just
remember, don't drink and drive and always wear your helmet.
Reserve
one - email
me to reserve one. Free delivery to your hotel.
Call me at 866 396-4230 to make your reservation.
For a truly unique excursion to the remote northern part of Cozumel Island, check out Jungle Dune Buggy Tours! This is the "must do" tour that we recommend to all our guests. The dune buggies are packed and ready to take you to the best adventure that Cozumel can offer (above water). This day includes white sand beaches, pristine coral reefs, and ancient Mayan ruins, as well as Mexican picnic food, and cold Mexican beer. We provide the snorkel equipment too, although you are welcome to bring your own. This is the best island tour and last all day. Tour begins at 10:30 am at the Rentadora Isleña, and returns to town about 4:30 p.m. A great adventurous day...not for the faint of heart!
A trip to Tulum is magical. And Xel-Ha National Park has magic of its own. You can easily visit both in a perfect day trip with our Tulum & Xel-Ha Adventure.
There are two options a visitor can take to get to the mainland. Both are efficient and easy. You can get there by ferry or airflight.
AeroCozumel and AeroCaribe fly to Cancun, Merida, and Mexico City daily. The cost is from $30-80 (price subject to change).
There are also tour packages that offer a one-day trip to Chichen Itza .
There is a modern waterjet catamaran that will take you to Playa Del Carmen in about 50-60 minutes. It is an air-conditioned passenger-ferry. Refreshments and video are offered on board.
Once you get to the mainland, transportation is no problem. In Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, you can find car or jeep rentals, buses, and taxis. You can rent a taxi for the day. Discuss the price with the driver before getting into the car. This option makes it easy to get around and have your own personal tour-guide. Most drivers are happy to point out the sites, give recommendations, and wait in a pre-designated place. One advantage to this option is that you can drink and not worry about driving.
From Playa Del Carmen, you can visit Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Xcaret, Tulum, Xel-Ha, Akumal, Playa Aventuras, Xcacel, Paamul, Chemuyil, Coba, or the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. You should choose which direction to venture into before going. We recommend that you spend as much of your time as possible in Cozumel and save the mainland for a separate trip/vacation. But if you don't plan to be in this region again, or if it's your first time here, the trip to Chichen Itza is a trip not to miss. You can't come all this way and not see Chichen Itza.
To plan your trip, we can assist you. Let us know how many
plan to go and how you want to travel. We can make your
reservations. Go directly to our tours webpage to book directly.
Cozumel is recognized as one of the top diving areas in the world, offering miles of coral reefs that are ideal for snorkeling and divers from novices to the most advanced. It has breathtaking drop-offs for the experienced diver. Diving is best in summer when visibility often exceeds 200 feet. While diving is highly recommended for the qualified, snorkeling is recommended for everyone who can swim.
To plan your diving, e-mail
Info@CozumelHomes.com.
Cozumel Vacation Homes' Diving Options
We like to accommodate the entire family for diving and snorkel
trips. Each person will get the level of guidance that they need
for a safe and fun adventure. We'll cater to you and your
needs. We can combine diving and snorkel trips so the whole
family enjoys the day. We also offer thrill seekers the options
of cenote diving, night diving, and wall dives.
From North to South, you get a choice of all these reefs:
1. Barracuda Wall (90'-120'+)
2. Barracuda (90-120'+)
3. San Juan (40'-50')
4. Villa Blanca Wall (50'-60')
5. Paraiso Reef (40'-70')
6. Paraiso Wall (60'-120')
7. Chankanaab (35'-40')
8. Bolones de Chankanaab (40'-70')
9. Tormentos (50'-60')
10. Yucab Wall (80'-120')
11. Yucab (40'-50')
12. Punta Tunish Wall (50'-120'+)
13. Cordona
14. Cordona Deep (50'-60')
15. San Francisco Wall (45'-120')
16. Santa Rosa Shallows (40'-50')
17. Santa Rosa Wall (50' - 120+)
18. Paso del Cedral (50'-60')
19. Cedral Wall (60'-120')
20. Palancar: La Francesca (30'-60')
21. Palancar: Big Horseshoe (35'-120')
22. Palancar: Gardens (30'-80')
23. Palancar: Little Horseshoe (50'-90')
24. Palancar: Palancar Caves (50'-120'+)
25. Columbia (60'-120')
26. Punta Sur (90'-120')
27. Chun Cha Cab (80'-120'+)
28. Maracaibo Shallows (70'-90')
29. Maracaibo (120+)
To see details about each reef, please click here.
Cozumel's top favorite dive spots:
Scuba Diving Rates:
For the Certified Diver:
Two tank Dives: $68
Three tank Dives: $90
Great savings for Multi-Day Dive packages:
Two days, four tanks: $125
Three days, six tanks: $180
Four days, eight tanks: $230
Five days, ten tanks: $280
Six days, twelve tanks: $330
2 Tank NITROX Dive packages:
One day: $85
Two days: $160
Three days: $238
Four days: $308
Five days: $378
Nitrox packages include 2 tanks per day. You must specify
your air mix at the time of the reservation and present your nitrox
certification card.
Specialty Dives
Night dives: $45 (dive light rental: add $10)
Maracaibo or Baracuda: weather permitting, must be approved by dive
master and instructor, add $15 (minimum of four divers).
All dive trips include tanks, weight belts, and certified PADI dive
master. Soda and water are provided.
All trips:
Add $15 per day for BCD and regulator (included in Discover Snuba).
Unless otherwise noted, please add $2 for marine park entrance fee in
cash for each person each day.
20% deposit is required on all dive and snorkel trips.
We accept personal checks, Visa or Mastercard for the deposit.
Balance must be paid in cash on arrival directly to dive master
managerment (detailed instructions at confirmation).
Feel free to email me any questions at Veronicacozumelhomes@cox.net
or call me at 866 396-4230 or 918 747-8160.
Discover SNUBA
For the un-certified scuba diver!
Learn to dive! It's fun and easy.
1 tank only $75. We include
all your equipment (fins, mask, BCD, regulator, weights, and a fun
three hour lesson from the beach!
2 tanks only $115. We
include all your equipment and the three hour lesson from the
beach. We then take you for two reef dives from the boat!
Click here to see a map of Cozumel with major reef systems indicated.
Paraiso Reef North: There are a series of three inshore reefs which lie just north of the International Pier and run parallel to the shore. They are approximately 200 yards off the beach and can be reached either by boat or by swimming from the shore. Diving depths range from 30 to 50 feet and these lovely reefs are loaded with star corals, brain corals, gorgonians, seafans, sponges, and myriad fish.
Plane Wreck: Located 100 yards directly out from the La Ceiba Hotel Pier is a 40-passenger Convair airliner lying upside down on a white sand bottom. You can see the entire plane from the surface. The wreck is situated at the north of the Paraiso Reef formations. Be careful not to get snagged in one of the several ropes and lines attached to the plane.
Chankanaab Reef: Several hundred yards offshore and slightly south of Chankanaab Lagoon lies a medium-depth reef sometimes called Outer Chankanaab. Diving depths at this site range from 25 to 55 feet. The coral formations and marine life are similar to Paraiso reef and this spot is considered to be an excellent location for night diving.
San Francisco: Located directly out from San Francisco Beach is a quarter-mile-long coral reef which runs parallel to shore. It is a good half mile out and does require the use of a dive boat.
Palancar Reef: The reef most identified with Cozumel is actually a conglomeration of many different coral formations stretching for a distance of three miles. It's renowned for its towering buttresses. It lies about a mile offshore and has such a variety of profiles that it defies description. The north end of Palancar is generally shallow with the tip of the wall starting at 50 feet. The face of the wall is more of a slope. Excellent areas for diving include The Horseshoe and Palancar Gardens. Local divers have recently installed a large religious statue on the bottom of Palancar. To really see Palancar, you'll need to take many, many dives there. You'll really enjoy it.
Colombia Reef: It's one of the great coral buttress areas located along the lip of the dropoff toward the southern end of the island. There are canyons, deep ravines, huge overhangs, and tall pinnacles. Many creatures, especially the larger ones such as sea turtles, groupers, and big jacks are often seen. The three-dimensional relief of Colombia is second to none in the world.
Maracaibo Reef: Situated off the southern tip of Cozumel, Maracaibo Reef is considered Cozumel's most challenging and most exciting reef. Strong currents on the surface make this a drift dive.
Santa Rosa Wall: Regarded as the second-most popular reef, the wall has a drop-off that begins at 70 feet and drops straight away into the abyss. There are huge overhangs of stony corals along the top of the reef which are beautifully decorated with translucent vase sponges, elegant tube sponges, and other types of colorful sponge growth.
There are many additional reefs that will prove fascinating to you. All are considered excellent dive sites by Caribbean standards (which are among the highest in the world). Most important of all is the fact that all of the reefs are now protected by Mexican Law and will be preserved forever...
Divers are reminded that coral is protected in Cozumel and should not be collected. Spear gun fishing is prohibited as well. Most shells underwater have life so leave the shells where you find them. It's a beautiful world down there. let's keep it that way.
The diving association of Cozumel, in conjunction with government authorities, notify that by law it is forbidden to dive any closer to the reef than one meter. In order to prevent irreparable damage, do not break coral structures, kick or grab gorgonians, or drag gauges. Control your buoyancy! Please help the reefs survive our generation. Pass the word!
Isabel Hernandes Alonso and Simone Rossini have written a wonderful book called Cozumel Mexico Coral Reefs. It's beautifully illustrated with color photographs and is filled with a wonderful overview of the island, climate, and wildlife. They dove with Ricardo Madrigal many months, learning lessons that had taken him years to learn. Check out this book and get your own copy at our office. They are on sale for $25 US.
We have a few Maya-Mexican cooks who each have lots of experience cooking for their large families. They are not trained chefs who fix Tex-Mex or elegant gourmet meals. The ladies are women who are accustomed to cooking in their homes, using the local condiments and produce. They prepare delicious treats from family recipes passed down through the generations. They cook the same good, healthy, homemade meals which they usually prepare for their own families. We have created a wonderful menu based in their experience of what guests prefer the most of the many meals they have prepared. We have the best recipes for your palate.
Included in this meal plan is breakfast and dinner for everyone served anytime you wish. Most guests enjoy an 8:00 am breakfast and then dinner at about 7 or 8 pm. Lobster and shrimp are expensive and not offered as part of this meal plan. If you wish to have shrimp or lobster, you will be charged the full charge of $30 per day as usual plus the charge of the lobster or shrimp. We provide two or three beers or cokes per person for each dinner. We don´t provide all the beer you can drink for the day, but we deliver. If you would like us to deliver more beer, we are happy to do so at cost plus a 20% service charge for the purchasing and delivery. If you had a good catch at fishing, we can have the cook prepare it for you for the same cost as the regular cook service plan.
Breakfast and dinner: $30 per person per day. Children 3–5 are half price. Children up to 2 are free.
Breakfast only is $12 per person per day.
Dinner only $18 per person per day.
Two or three beers or cokes per person is included with dinner. Additional beer for guests can be delivered at cost plus a 20% shopping and delivery service charge.
Meals payable only in cash or travelers checks at the end of guests' stay. Checks are accepted only for prepayment by mail.
When you can make the reservation for the cook service in advance, it will assure that you get a good cook for your stay in your home.
We have planned a wonderful menu for your vacation. Your cook will serve dinner with rice, beans, guacamole, tostadas, salad and salsa Mexicana served every night as well as Cokes and Mexican beer. Breakfast will always include fruit, juice, coffee and milk. Please accept any unannounced changes in the menu. We assure you that you will enjoy each meal.
Sunday is the cook´s day off.
“Quesadillas” are stuffed folded flour tortillas. This is easy to warm up if you arrive after the cook has left.
Hot fresh coffee will wake you up everyday. It will be served with bacon, hot pan-cakes, fresh fruit, milk and juice.
Cook will prepare a typical classic Mayan dish, “Pollo Pibil” which is chicken wrapped in banana leaves steamed with seasonings and veggies.
“Hueveos a lá Mexicana” are Mexican style eggs with tortillas and refried beans. Cut fruit, toast, and toast.
“Chilli Rellenos” are mildly spicy chillis stuffed with cheese or hamburger meat and cheese.
“Huevos Revueltos” are scrambled eggs with either ham or chorizo a spicy sausage, classic of old Mexican style.
“Pollo Mole” is a dark thick spicy sauce that you will love.
Pancakes will be served again with scrambled eggs.
Mexican style beef chunks served with vegetables are a typical dish of northern Mexico.
Steamed rice and meat omelets using the meat from the dinner last night.
“Pescado a lá Veracruz” which is fish in a vegetable sauce wrapped with banana leaves.
She will heat up and serve many of the things left over in the refrigerator as you can make up any style taco on flour or corn tortilla. We call them breakfast burritos.
Call her at 866 396-4230 or 918 747-8160.
Laundry
We provide you with clean towels daily and change your sheets every other day. For your personal laundry see the following list. Please don’t ask the maid to do your personal laundry nor use the house facilities.
Lavanderia Mañana — Calle 11 in Plaza Los Arcos Drop off and pick up.
Lavanderia Margarita —872-2865
Avenida 20 between Adolfo Rosado Salas and Calle 3. Drop off and pick
up.
Lavanderia Express —872-2932
Adolfo Rosado Salas between Calle 5 & Calle 10. Coin
operated.
Tintoreria Del Mar — 872-5470
Avenida 20 between Adolfo Rosado Salas & Calle 1. Reliable
dry
cleaning.
Lavanderia Rosita — 872-1262
Calle 40 X Hidalgo — Drop off and pick up.
Medical Care CMC (Centro Medico de Cozumel): 872-1419 or 872-2919.
This is Cozumel's newest hospital. It is the best equipped
fully-staffed hospital. They are affiliated with South Miami Hospital.
The hospital
is complete with laboratory, pharmacy, X-ray and ultra-sound
facilities,
complete ICU unit, private rooms, and surgery options. Dr. Ricardo
Segovia
is the resident doctor and has an excellent staff. Many of the
hospital
staff are bi lingual. They have a high quality staff of the
island's
best health care professionals.
Red Cross: 872-1058
This ambulance service is backed by a quick, knowledgable staff. There
is a strong local fund-raising team. Please remember to buy tickets for
their famous annual event called El Blanco y Negro (in Spanish,
the Black and White in English) which happens in January. This
black-tie event is a formal dinner with entertainment to raise funds
for the Red Cross.
Camara Hyperbaric: 872-1430
This is Cozumel's hyperbaric chamber used mainly for diving accidents
but has been known to help stroke victims as well. The hospital has
X-ray machines and more. Dr. Pascual Piccolo is the resident doctor.
His wife is a registered massage therapist. They both work
well with Americans and are fluent in both languages.
Quiropractico de Cozumel: Avenida 5 between Calle 3 and 5:
872-5099
Clinica San Miguel: 872-0130
Clinica CEM: 872-2919
Clinica Medica del Sur: 872-5787
Social Security Hospital: 872-0140
IMSS: 872-0222
Clinica Villanueva: 872-0395
Clinica Guadalupe: 872-2508
Quiropractico de Cozumel: 872-5099
Massage Susan is USA-trained and has been doing massage for a long time on the island. She serves Cozumel residents and tourists. She has a nice screened patio with beautiful tropical plants and a live macaw parrot for the serene atmosphere a massage requires. She also has a nice massage room at the hotel La Ceiba.
Infant Crib We have wooden travel cribs that we can set up for your baby. It hold babies up to two years old. Please let us know in advance or as soon as possible if you need this service. Supply is limited.
Weddings Anyone can be married in Cozumel. A Catholic Church wedding is not normally possible. They require several long-term meetings that take about six weeks, making it impossible for tourists.
We have years of eperience in arranging marriages and lovely weddings. We can assist you. Call us at 866 396-4230 for rates and details.
Telephone Service Cozumel has recently upgraded their phone service. Most of our homeowners have graciously provided phone service for guests. We ask you to please respect the guidelines outlined here. These phones are for local calls only. We ask that you not make direct long distance phone calls. If you have an ATT calling card or MCI calling card, please follow the instructions for usage. We ask that you not make 800 calls because they are not toll-free from Cozumel.
All local calls used to begin with "2" plus four digits. On July 15, 1999, Cozumel added the prefix "87" to all local phone numbers. Many publications about Cozumel still list all phone numbers without the 87, so just add it to the beginning of all five digit phone numbers. You will need 7 digits to dial a Cozumel number.
To make collect calls, and receive additional information through a bilingual operator, please dial 090 for an international operator. Collect to the states are very expensive. We don't recommend it.
To make MCI World Service, the access code is 001-800-674-7000. If you have a MCI calling card, the MCI Access Code is 01-800-021-8000.
To call the ATT Service Operator , the access code is 001-800-462-4240. If you have an ATT calling card, the ATT Access Code is 01-800-288-2872.
To call Sprint Global One, dial 001-800-877-8000.
Whenever you need to send a fax, receive a fax, or use
e-mail,
there are many companies in town that offer this service. One of the
best
and most efficient companies is called the Calling Station, located on
the
beachfront road between 3rd Street and 5th Street. They offer
complete
telephone, fax and e-mail service. They also have an extensive
English-speaking
video collection that guests are welcome to rent. Mention that you are
a
guest of Cozumel Vacation Homes.
Internet Access
There are many centers for computer use. The price varies from
10-40 pesos per hour. There are cafes, stores,and business
centers through out the town area. Some of the rental homes we offer
have wireless internet.
Thank you in advance for being courteous and thoughtful in the use of your phone. Enjoy yourselves!
See Phone Numbers for useful local numbers.
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