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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Beach view

Gym

Hot tub

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

isla mujeres, QROO

Dolphin Discovery9 min walk
Terminal Marítima Isla Mujeres8 min drive
North Beach14 min drive
Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)119 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

What a fantastic place, so tranquil and peaceful with fantastic beach and calm waters. We will definitely return

Woodie P.

Dec 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful cottage on the beach,heated pool, tropical gardens and sunsets

Cottage Lee is a quiet private beachfront Palapa styled cottage with 22' ceilings just steps from the water and beach. Once inside the gated and walled enchanted Villa Makax, you’ll be in a world of your own choosing.

Located on the west side of Isla Mujeres overlooking the turquoise waters of Cancun bay . Enjoy beautiful sunsets and the twinkling lights of Cancun from our beach.There are restaurants within walking distance. Guests can arrive, depart or be picked by boat at our private on the lagoon.

Villa Makax's four cottages are very cozy and tastefully decorated. Each cottage has a king sized bed, seating area, smart TV, fully equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, full bathroom with shower, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Relax on Cottage Lee's private sea-side patio to the sound of the gentle waves and spectacular views.

Chose from Villa Makax's 4 cottages on VRBO: 346507, 570965, 1239310, and 1253993.

Property manager

Grupo Makax SA de CV

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No guests of guests Pool is open until 8PM

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Isla Mujeres

Located in Isla Mujeres, this cottage is on the beach. Terminal Marítima Isla Mujeres and Playa Mujeres Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit La Isla Shopping Mall and Puerto Cancun Marina Town Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Beto Avila Baseball Stadium or Andres Quintana Roo Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

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What's nearby

West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park - 1 min walk
Dolphin Discovery - 9 min walk
Punta Sur - 5 min drive
Terminal Marítima Isla Mujeres - 8 min drive
North Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

‪IceBar Mexico - ‬9 min walk
‪Playa Tiburón - ‬9 min walk
‪Oscar's Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Mango Café - ‬4 min drive
‪La Palapa del Capitan - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful cottage on the beach,heated pool, tropical gardens and sunsets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Peaceful cottage on the beach,heated pool, tropical gardens and sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful cottage on the beach,heated pool, tropical gardens and sunsets?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful cottage on the beach,heated pool, tropical gardens and sunsets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful cottage on the beach,heated pool, tropical gardens and sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Isla Mujeres cottage is just steps away from Garrafon Natural Reef Park and Joysxee Floating Bottle Island. Shark Beach and West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location & fantastic property

We stayed in Palapa Lee in April 2024. We traveled with friends who stayed in Palapa Sam, which is connected to Lee. This was perfect for our group. The property is intimate, private & quiet. Having the beach & pool was such a plus. We rented golf carts to get around & explore the island. We loved being out of the hustle & bustle, but only about a 10 minute cart ride to everything. We are looking forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Woodie P.

12 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Makax - A Gem

What a fantastic place, so tranquil and peaceful with fantastic beach and calm waters. We will definitely return

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect paradise

The property is incredible! You cannot beat the views or the hospitality! Nice little getaway with a short drive away from the hustle and bustle of the north end.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn M.

6 July 2023

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Excellent slice of paradise

Beautiful property, could not have had a better time! Thanks Steve for a great vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

29 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for Multiple couple

Great place for multiple couple and friend to stay and have the whole place to yourself Great owners and caretakers

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

1 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Mexico vacay EVER!

This is a beautiful private quiet property that provided a wonderful vacation! It was the perfect blend of relaxing and peaceful beachside time with planned activities on the island. Steve and Lindell add a special touch just by being there! They’re welcoming, interesting and fun to spend some pool time with! The property is amazing; the location perfect for relaxing. Highly recommend getting a golf cart for the week. It gives you the best opportunity for exploring the island or just running out for a taco! Will definitely be back! Thank you!!!!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Shawn M.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Nice but needs work

Was quiet except for the construction next door. Very peaceful other wise. Rooms were quite nice other than bugs coming out of the wall by the kitchen every time you tried to prep a meal. Beds were a little hard but better that than soft. Enjoyed the place

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

First of all, after our flights were rescheduled we ended up on the island a day early, Stephen was able to accommodate us for the extra day with no issue at all and we highly appreciated it. Thank you again! Now, what a lovely property this was to stay in. We wanted something quiet and away from the bustle of the Centro/downtown area, and this was perfect. There are restaurants within walking distance, but all the necessities like a grocery store and pharmacy are 10 minutes away if needed. To get to the Centro area, it wasn't more than 15 minutes via our golf cart. As for the unit itself, (we were in Palapa Lee) it was lovely as already stated. Our patio view was on the ocean side and the view was beautiful. The front door opens right to the pool if you're inclined for a quick swim. Amenities are as described, a cute little kitchen, table to sit at and a bathroom with shower. The bed was quite firm, too firm for our tastes, but someone out there will love it, and a TV with Roku and associated apps. Wifi was a little spotty as the line was being worked on but between that and our Verizon mobile networks we were able to access whatever we needed on the internet, though slower than we are used to in the States. ;) Fresh towels every couple days and a turnover of all the bedding and a fresh clean of the floors and unit in the middle of our stay, kept the unit beautiful. Thank you to Juan and Rosaria who maintained the units inside and out and were easy to talk with and help with anything needed. The biggest draw was how quiet the place was at night, away from the bustle of Centro and no major party location close by. We were the only tenants for the majority of our stay. The walls are thin on the units that share a wall, probably due to how palapas are constructed but as long as tenants are respectful it was no issue at all. There are plenty of places to lounge at the pool and on the beach. As for the beach, the water is very warm, but there is a lot of grass in that area so not an ideal snorkel spot and if you want to swim you'll have to go out a bit as the water is very shallow, but it works out. We spent about half our time out exploring the island, and the other half lounging at the place during the heat of the day and enjoying the pool and the AC. It was an excellent vacation and if we ever decide to come back to Isla Mujeres we will definitely rebook here. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite, Relaxing, Paradise

My husband and I stayed for a week. While there we never left. we woke up in the morning and sat under the palapa at the beach and would float the beach and repeat all day. then would end the evening by dipping in the pool. We would order delivery food and call it a evening and repeat the same the next day. What Steve and Lindell have built it is so easy to do. Juan takes care of the grounds and does wonderful job at that. I could go on about this place, but you really need to just go see it for yourself. It's amazing. It's small, which is exactly what we like. We will back. Thanks again for sharing your piece of Paradise.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

4 June 2022

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Beautiful spot. The perfect place to unplug, unwind and decompress.

Steve and Lyn are amazing people. Friendly helpful and easygoing.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

5 Mar 2022

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Perfect from beginning to end!

It is a beautiful, peaceful place! They will take care of all your needs and provide all the privacy that u want. Steve and Lindell ( the owners) were interesting and fun! Juan and his family( caretakers) helped us to get where we wanted to go and took great care of us here! The view from our bed is one of the most beautiful we’ve seen( and we have been around!) The town is active and fun , then u come back to ur peaceful beautiful bungalow with everything u need. The beach infront is perfect . The sea is always calm and warm. We saw a huge starfish right there! The pool is dreamy! Why did we come home??? Loved it there!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan V.

29 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and enjoy

If you want a laid back atmosphere, this is the resort. We stayed 9 days and really enjoyed the resort. Steve and Lindell are great hosts. With only 4 Casita's the max amount of people would be 8. We met some great couples while there. Only issue would be the bed was a little hard for my liking (injuries from a car accident limit my comfort). Cookie the dog is also nice to have around. Thanks again Steve and Lindell for a wonderful time.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Jiffy H.

10 Sept 2021

Liked: Location

Nice private beach

We really enjoyed the nice private beach but the house made us feel like we were glamping. A few bugs, listened to care taker dog barking all night and a water leak had us checked out early headed fo a different location.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophia P.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

Both the owners and the caretakers made our stay here so fantastic. Not only was the property absolutely beautiful, but everyone was so helpful and friendly. This was our first time to Cancun and the Island, and they had so many great recommendations for us. Steve was also very helpful with helping us understand how to get to the property when we had multiple unfortunate flight changes that complicated things. The cottage was clean and comfortable, the view was stunning, and the amenities were perfect. Thank you for such a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

19 June 2021

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Beautiful

Steve and Lindell were amazing. Beautiful accommodations, wonderful salt water pool, and views. We really enjoyed the location on the island, would recommend renting a golf cart.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

kirsten l.

17 June 2021

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Great location

The location was perfect for us. We were looking for a secluded spot to relax and Villa Makax fit the bill. Isla Mujeres is a small island so it was easy to get to the attractions at Playa Norte but gave us a relaxing spot to get away from the crowds and spend some alone time. Steve and Lindell were terrific hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

17 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private feeling, good location

There is no longer a quiet part of the island, but this comes closest. We especially enjoyed our shaded veranda with a great view. Steve was friendly, efficient, respected privacy, and arranged for on-site Covid testing for the trip home to US.

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

13 Mar 2020

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Beautiful!

Perfect location for a relaxing vacation in Paradise! Definitely recommend renting a golf cart. We can't wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

23 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay on Isla ~ with the best veiw of Cancun!!

Wonderful stay in Isla. Best view of Cancun for sure. Nicely kept casita. Clean, comfortable bed, all you need in the kitchen for simple meals. Location is good. Nice proximity to restaurants that are within walking distance. Steve and Lindell are wonderful hosts. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful property with us all. We will be back!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

21 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property,

We spent two wonderful weeks here. Great room with fully equipped kitchen, made breakfast every morning. A few restaurants within walking distance. Downtown a 100 peso taxi ride away. Pool is great, super views from the property. The hosts are friendly and very knowledgeable about the island. The dog, Lassie, will adopt you, but will want treats,

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

29 Aug 2019

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Paradise!!

Steve and Lindell are the most gracious hosts! My wife and I so enjoyed our time with them, as well as their son Sam. What a beautiful spot! We stayed last May, and it was awesome! Can't wait to go back!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindell L.

20 Aug 2019

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Peaceful. prettiest beach on Isla Mujeres

Best ever

10/10 Excellent

Blake

15 Aug 2019

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Tremendous

My stay there was tremendous the views are breathless the property and manager were extremely accommodating and safe I loved it there so much I donated a local hand carved Marlin fish as a token of appreciation hopefully it goes on display,, it was that good I will be back! Thanks Steve

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evan S., Kelowna

22 Apr 2019

10/10

Everything you need! Great location, love the palapa. Thanks for a great week.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

jennifer d.

3 Apr 2019

Isla Adventures

We have traveled extensively and this was by far one of our greatest trips! Steve and Lindell were amazing . Beautiful accommodations, wonderful salt water pool, wonderful views. I really enjoyed the location on the island: away from the “ hub bub” but close enough to get anywhere. Taxis are 100 pesos no matter where you go and I do recommend the freedom of a golf cart for several days . We will definitely be back! Jennifer & Jim

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Grupo Makax SA de CV

Steve and Lindell, the owners of Villa Makax are from Wilmington NC. They arrived here in 1972, and fell in love with Isla Mujeres. In 1975 they purchased an unfinished house on Sac Bajo and over the last 51 years , their love for Mexico and particularly Isla, is shown through the manner in which they carved out this piece of paradise.

Every stone, every block, every tile was placed with care and love for the land. As pioneers of the North American community on the island, they have experienced and participated in the tremendous growth and prosperity of the community. The depth of their combined love for Mexico and Isla Mujeres is reflected in all corners and crevices of the cottages.

Steve and Lindell are best known on Isla for their dedicated work with the challenged children of the island. Commonly known as The Little Yellow School House, Amor a la Niñez (Love of the childhood) was established in 1998 by local women in a small 6 by 8 foot classroom that now is significantly larger and services more than 65 children.The school is supported by donations only, there is no cost to the families.

Visit their website at LittleYellowSchoolHouse.org and their Facebook page”

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Isla on our first trip in 1972. We have been spending 6 months a year here since 1988. You'll see why when you come here.

What makes this property unique

WATER FRONT PRIVATE
The world has changed. Villa Makax “has tuned in, tapped in and turned on all of the newest requirements in order for you to feel safe, healthy and comfortable. Newly renovated and renewed, all cottages have private entrances and patios. Your peace of mind, safety and happiness is our goal.