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

Beachfront cottage with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 20.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Hot tub
Gym
Kitchen

Place, Dolphin Discovery
Place, Isla Mujeres Ferry Terminal
Place, North Beach
Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)

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.

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

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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

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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. Isla Mujeres Ferry Terminal and Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez 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. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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What's nearby

Dolphin Discovery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Punta Sur - 14 min drive - 4.8 km
Isla Mujeres Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 4.8 km
North Beach - 15 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Playa Tiburón - ‬9 min walk
‪Icebar - ‬9 min walk
‪Caribbean Garden - ‬4 min drive
‪Dolphin Discovery - ‬5 min drive
‪Mango Café - ‬4 min drive

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 West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park. Shark Beach and Joysxee Floating Bottle Island are also within 10 minutes.

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Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

26 Oct 2025

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

Everything was great with the room and the property. Clean, quiet, and great beach area. Very relaxing. 10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

3 Jan 2025

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

Great spot to stay

The owmers came in and very friendly, nice and offered to help in amy way we needed. Property is great. Ocean view, fantastic

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

6 Apr 2025

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

Tranquil and beautiful

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed how private the property was but still close to activities when we wanted. Steve and Lindell are wonderful people and we lived how they enjoy sharing their lifestyle with visitors. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us so that we could make memories. Villa Makax will be at the top of our list in the future when visiting Isla Mujeres!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn M.

6 July 2023

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

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

Vicki M.

19 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful Place

Everything was Great. No problem with anything. Location you’ll need a golf cart or taxi. Pool was real nice. They have a friendly little dog that’s adorable. We would definitely stay here again, Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

robert b.

21 Jan 2025

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

A Peaceful Spot on Isla Mujeres

This was the perfect place for us. Away from the hustle and bustle of crowded North Beach, you have your own little piece of the island, right on the beach. The owners were welcoming and the caretaker family were extremely helpful and friendly. We stayed in the Lee Bungalow with our own little porch facing the beach which was just steps away. We could practically fall into the pool from our front door. We rented a golf cart during our stay which we found very handy, though taxis and ubers seem plentiful and cheap if you prefer. We plan to return next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

6 Jan 2009

Great place to stay!

Fabulous place - right on the beach on the side that faces the mainland so there are no waves and it is far less windy. In December, the water was just a bit chilly. The guest house is nice yet very simple (as described). I did not realize that the guest house is divided in two making two units. This wasn't too big an issue, but if you are hoping for total privacy, this would be an issue. The owners were there, but we only saw them one time (which did make it feel private). Taking a taxi to town is necessary as it is too far to walk (you can also rent a golf cart). Be sure to pick up groceries in town, as you will not find any store close. There is a good size store in town just a block or two back from the main street. There are a few restaurant choices within walking distance (pricy compared to town but good food).

10/10 Excellent

John C.

5 Aug 2025

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Peaceful oasis

Palapa Lee is a sweet casita steps from the beach. Fridge, 2 burner stove and dishes were perfect for 2. The pool is steps from the casita, warm, very clean and not chlorinated! There are thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs and tables right on the beach. Juan is very friendly and Teresita the cute terrier on the property loves pets. It’s very quiet and I was able to do a presentation over Zoom without any issues as they have Starlink. A very comfortable bed, pillows and A/C made the time indoors a lovely reprieve from the humidity. Our golf cart rental whipped us to grocery store only 10 minutes away and it’s like a Target/grocery store so shopping was easy. Highly recommend Villa Makax!

Standard golf cart rental to get around the island

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

11 May 2025

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Love our stay!

My husband and I stayed on the property for 5 days and thoroughly enjoyed it! Steve and his family were very friendly and the place was nice and quiet! We will definitely visit again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

19 Apr 2025

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

Awesome place! Hosts were wonderful. The place had an awesome pool, steps to a private beach.

Relaxing, quiet, helpful hosts. We rented a cart for the week, definitely the way to go. The pool was wonderful, private beach steps from our cabana. Great breakfast place 2 minutes from the front door. We were into quiet, relaxation and local food and drinks, the area did not disappoint.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

10 Mar 2025

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

Slice of Heaven

Steven has found a remarkable spot on Isla Mujeres. These bungalows sit on what’s basically a private beach because very few people come all the way out to Sac Baja. So you get access to one of the best beaches on the island without all of the crowds you see on Playa Norte. This retreat has friendly neighbors, excellent property management, easy access to the island, and well-maintained amenities.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

3 Mar 2025

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Excellent

Everything was excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

4 Feb 2025

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5 lovely days

As advertised. Good location. Nice amenities. Access to pool and the ocean.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2024

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

40th anniversary trip

The palapa are such a charming place to stay. We were in Lee which is just steps from the pool and you can open the patio doors and see the ocean. The beach is lovely here as well and the lounge areas next to the water with the palapas are a wonderful place to watch the sunset or enjoy coffee in the morning. Steve and Lindell were wonderful hosts and accompanied us in the pool for chats and laughs! Juan, the groundskeeper helped us with golf cart rental, cabs, or anything else we needed during our stay! Can’t recommend this place enough!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

28 Apr 2024

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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

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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

Charles B.

29 June 2023

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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

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

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

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.

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English, Spanish

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Kevin R.

Kevin R.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Great spot to stay

Kevin M.

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

Tranquil and beautiful

Pete V.

10/10 Excellent

Autumn M.

Excellent slice of paradise

Autumn M.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Wonderful Place

Vicki M.

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Private feeling, good location

Brian P.

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

A Peaceful Spot on Isla Mujeres

robert b.

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Tremendous

Blake

8/10 Good

Great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Peaceful oasis

John C.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Love our stay!

Kelli W.