We decided sort of last minute to go to Isla Mujeres between Christmas and New Year's, and found this lovely villa. Everything about the property is exactly as presented and described in the listing. We found the bed to be very comfortable since the mattress is a bit firm (in a good way), the kitchen is well-stocked, and the private decks are a great bonus. The only suggestion we'd have is to put the table & chairs on the Salina Chica side since the view is nicer. The staff is also wonderful and friendly, and they took care of a couple of small maintenance issues very quickly.
The location of Isla Retreats is great. It's sort of right in the middle of the island, making access to both the north and south sides easy. Katy helped us rent a golf cart for one of our days, and it was great to take on a spin down the south part of the island and Sac Bajo. The rest of the time we took taxis or walked to local spots in the neighborhood.
There are a number of walkable restaurants in the area. We found our favorite meals at some of small local places, including La Chatita and Kash Keken Chuc (in the evening they have a large menu of inexpensive local dishes). We had a nice breakfast one morning at Mango Cafe and walked across to the church afterward. It's definitely worth a stop. Chedraui supermarket is nearby, as well a lots of mini-supers. We picked up pan dulces, yogurts and fruit that we had for breakfast most days, as well as some extra sunscreen and hats since we'd forgotten ours.
Overall we couldn't have asked for much better for our first trip to Isla Mujeres and hope to return. Many thanks to Katy for creating such a lovely place.
