The house is large enough for 8 people comfortably. Only 1 TV, but lots of fans and A/C. Water pressure isn't great and remember in Mexico you need to throw toilet paper in the garbage. You will find all public bathroom stalls have a garbage can in them.
Has a small washing machine and a line to hang dry the clothes. If anything is missing, your host will make it right!
The host! Alex is amazing, knows everyone and can get you the best deals on any rental, trip, or even just advise on which beach to go to or cenote to go to.
Alex was able to arrange jet skiis delivered across the road, massage on-site, you name it!
Alex recommended "Ik kill" cenote out in ChichenItza. Said get there before 10am when the tourists arrive otherwise you'll have tons of orange vests in your pictures. We got there when they opened at 9am and had the whole Cenote to ourselves!
Keep in mind, this is Mexico and even if you stay at the super expensive hotel zone you will find the same odd smells and insects.
Most locals know little to zero English, make an attempt to learn a few words, and keep Google Translate on your homescreen of your phone. I literally would hand my phone to people so they could type in Spanish.
Tips! Tip your peope! We spoke to several people, and their lives depend on tips. The average worker in tourism makes $6000 pesos per month or currently $353 USD. Go to an ATM and with draw pesos. Get change and tip your drivers and people that help you at least $100 pesos. Don't give coins that's insulting except to the window washers. Don't use the HSBC ATMs, use Bonomexico ATMS, and the exchange rate is much better.
The walk to the beach requires going through the Flamingo restaurant or a small hike through some jungle woods. Not a huge beach, but nice to watch the sunrise over Isla Mujeres.
Do not go to any "breakfast or lunch " presentations. These are time shares, and they are so pushy.
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