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Comments: First, Sherri lived up to everything other reviewers have said before me.  How many property owners would wait in their office until 10:00 to greet you after your plane was delayed 6 hours?  Then, after the *travel day from hell,* she informs us that someone else wanted "our" efficiency for two weeks, and since we were there for ony 5 days, "would we mind" if she upgraded us to her 2-bedroom, 2-bath, no extra charge!!!  At least ONE good thing happened on that day!

The villa was absolutely a delight, and we really enjoyed the local flavor, walking around the neighborhoods, visiting the corner drugstore, etc.  There were times when we wished we were closer to the water, but that was mostly from our lack of planning and hectic dive schedule (not to mention having to make time to shop to replace our lost luggage! Thanks, US Airways!). The locals are friendly and we always felt safe, even while walking down unlit streets late in the evening.  We rented a jeep on our last day, and wished we'd have done it sooner, but there are always plenty of taxis around. 

I didn't realize there were bug problems at other places on the island until reading about it on this forum, but just to reaffirm, we saw NO bugs during our stay!  We enjoyed the company of Sherri's cats, though. ;-)

We dove with Eagle Ray, and would highly recommend them also.

After staying at IslaMar, I can't imagine enduring another noisy, hectic high-rise hotel.

Comments: I have stayed at IslaMar villas on two previous occasions, and each stay has been delightful.  Hard to say what impressed me most--the amazing cleanliness of the rooms and grounds (when I booked a room off Cozumel's big-hotel beaten path, I expected to have to deal with bugs--I didn't have to at IslaMar), the friendliness and accommodating nature of the management (Sherri is extremely conscientious about making her guests comfortable and goes out of her way to ensure they are having a good time), or the excellent amenities and facilities at the villas (perfectly functioning air conditioning, hot showers, microwave, tv/vcr, stocks of videos and books, lovely pool and jacuzzi, pretty landscaping, hammocks, convenient dive gear rinse and storage area).  I have stayed in a one-bedroom suite as well as the efficiency apartment, and both offer plenty of space, comfortable beds, fully-equipped kitchens, decorator touches, and very efficient housekeeping.

IslaMar's location offers the opportunity to see the Cozumel that the cruise ship passengers miss--neighborhood shops, bakeries, and restaurants, children on their way to and from school or playing in the park, and families gathered in front of their homes after dinner.  With a rental car or bike, everything you'd need or want, including the waterfront, is just a few minutes away.  Without, most everything is walking distance, or, when carrying dive gear to the docks, an inexpensive cab ride away.  If you're looking to hang with the Carlos & Charlie's crowd 24/7, you may want to book a room on the "strip" (for a lot more money), but if you're a serious diver, or prefer to relax and enjoy the island at your own pace, IslaMar's quality and value can't be beat!

Comments: Where do I start? First with Sherri as a host and property owner. She does an amazing job with IslaMar. The suites (we've seen all of them and have stayed in the 2BR and 1BR) are very nicely decorated and each has been given the special touches that make it "homey," not "hotely." Everything about this property is first class.

Sherri's staff keeps the grounds and rooms absolutely spotless. No kidding. After a night of pretty heavy rain, the groundskeeper was out in the yard raking up every single leaf that feel off the trees and hosing down the sidewalk and pool area. The rooms are emaculate. Keep in mind, this is a billed as a "diver's suite," so you would expect there to be some sand always on the floors. Nope. The floors are swept and mopped every day. Also, and this is a huge plus -- no bugs. Sherris obviously has this property on a regular extermination schedule. Some places in town get a little lax on this -- especially during low season. No bugs at IslaMar. But, if you're lucky, you'll see the little geckos running around on the grounds. They're fun to watch.

The dive rinse area -- also kept very clean. We have never been hesitant to soak our wetsuits in the tanks. Again, we've stayed at other properties whose tanks were nastier than our gear. But IslaMar's facilities are extremely clean and well-maintained and cared for.

This is truly our home away from home when we travel to Cozumel. In fact, I told Sherri when we were there the last time, our future trips to Cozumel will be planned around the 1BR suites being available. We don't care to ever stay anywhere else again!

Comments: IslaMar Villas came highly recommended and lived up to the recommendation.
Clean! comfortable and located just a few minutes to everything.  Perfect for diving with the dive rinse and storage area - very safe and secure.  Enjoyed relaxing by the pool and having coffee on the sunny porch in morning.  Sherri was helpful and friendly and keen to recommend dive shops, restaurents tours and much more.  We will definitely be returning to IslaMar and have recommended it to friends both divers and non-divers.

Keep up the good work Sherri!
Thomas

Comments: IslaMar Suites feels more like a Home than a Hotel! From the time you arrive:*With the personal pick-up at the Airport - to your own hammock overlooking the pool, the Suites are like your personal appartmet in Cozumel. The Suites are fully furnished with all the comforts of home, T.V., VCR, Fridge, A.C., Ceiling Fans, Microwave Oven, Coffe Maker, etc....  And for once, you will not get any complaints from your Wife/Girlfriend, because the
 rooms are done in a very tastefull Caribbean decor, with all the warm little femine touches, that make it feel like a home. Sherri is also on hand to help you with any questions that you may have about Cozumel. She knows when to go & what to do & where to find it! The pool and grounds are very well kept & give off that relaxed tranquill feeling. It is especially spirit-lifting, at the end of the day, as you swing lazily back and forth in your own hammock, sipping a cool drink and enjoying the Island breeze. At night it is very safe to roam about or go out on the town and "Hit the Bars." When you do go out, make sure that you always carry the address card Sherri gives you. Most of the cab drivers don't know where IslaMar Suites is located yet. The ride to the Plaza, from IslaMar should cost $2 dollars U.S.(and that includes tip). You can walk it if you want, it's a nice little workout. If you are carrying dive gear however, get a cab.  This is the only thing, that I would change about IslaMar Suites: I wish it was a lot closer to the Ocean. The money saved however, means you can stay an extra week or two! 
The Hotel/Dive package with Dive Paradise is a very good value! Dive Paradise is a very reputable Dive Shop, and "Apple" the owner, works very hard at making your diving, in Cozumel, as easy as just falling into the Ocean! I have been diving with Dive Paradise for almost 10 years, and they have never let me down yet. Apple is always there to help with any&all problems or requests. She has even helped me out with nondiving related difficulties!
It is very comforting to have people like "SHERRI & APPLE" looking out for you, when you are traveling, in a foreign country, far from Home...............
                                                                Happy Travels,     BIG...MIKE..................
p.s. The Diving in Cozumel is always outstanding year after year. You just relax & drift with the current, letting the Wonders of the UnderWater World reveal themselves to you, in all their glorious beauty!!!

Comments: Islamar is away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist area.Great kitchen facilities with easy access to bakeries ,groceries and fruit stands. Being met at the airport on our arrival and guided thru the steps to reach our accomodations made this a stress free adventure. Our accomodations were roomy and very well equipped.We really liked the idea of living in a Mexican residental area with about a ten minute walk to the main tourist area.
While Islamar is very well set up to accomodate divers it is surely not necessary to be a diver to enjoy .These accomodations have the comfort of North American standard with a flavour of mexico.

We both highly recommend Islamar

Comments: We stayed in a one bedroom guest villa at IslaMar vacation villas for two weeks over Christmas and New Years and had a wonderful relaxing time.  We were met, by the owner, on our arrival so that there was no confusion as to where we needed to go and the taxi ride from the ferry docks was inexpensive and quick.  Sherri made sure that all of our questions were answered before we left home and also after we arrived. 

Clean, comfortable, private, friendly and all the facilities and accommodation was exactly as described and pictured on her site.

We were able to stay for two weeks for the same price that an 'all-inclusive' would have been for one week and that made us very happy.

The diving was great - Dive Paradise was everything they were touted to be and we had a blast exploring the island but most of all just relaxing
quietly and enjoying the books and movies (provided in the Villa) and the sunshine.

*****Highly recommended we will definitely be returning to Cozumel in the near future and staying at IslaMar Vacation Villas.

Jil & Tom
Canada

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