Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Casitas Del Mar

Casita Facts;
1) Even though the Casitas may be listed under hotels they are really 4 privately-owned efficiency suites. 
2) Each Casita has a kitchen area, split bathroom with a shower, 1 queen-size bed and a patio that faces the ocean. 
3) The electrical current is 110/220 – the same as in the U.S. and Canada .  An adaptor is not necessary.
4) There is a non-smoking policy in all the Casitas.
5) Wireless Internet service is provided free of charge from November to April when Joyce is here to monitor the system.  From May until October you would need to use an Internet Café, which is very inexpensive (15 pesos per hour) and 2 very short blocks away.
6) Casitas del Mar is an “Adults Only” facility.  The Casitas are located right beside one another.  There is no room for children to run and play and children, just being children, could possibly disrupt the quiet vacation time of another guest.  If you wish to rent all 4 Casitas children would be allowed. 
7) In each Casita there is:
- Kitchen area – microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, pots and pans, dishes, cutlery, bar fridge and 2-burner gas cook top.  There is also a breakfast nook.  There is NO oven. 
- Bathroom area – Split bath with vanity divided from the toilet and shower. Hair dryers are supplied.
- Cable TV. 
- 1 queen-size bed
- Small re-programmable electronic safe
- Air conditioning
- Patio that faces the ocean – with table and 2 lawn chairs. 

Rates Include;
1) All taxes and maid service every 3 or 4 days.  Linens are completely changed at least once in the middle of a 1-week stay.
2) All bedding and towels. 
3) One 5-gallon bottle of purified water. 
4) A specific casita is not guaranteed or assigned prior to your arrival. 
5) Breakfast is NOT included.
6) Beach towels are NOT included.

Location;
Please check the map locator on the home page.  Isla Mujeres is about 5 miles long and Casitas del Mar is located approximately half way down the island and facing east to the open Caribbean .  The Casitas are set back about 50 ft. from the road which is the only thing between them and the open Caribbean . 

The shore in front of the Casitas is rocky and, while excellent for collecting shells, is not conducive to swimming most of the year due to a strong current and waves.  Water shoes are strongly recommended.

Walking anywhere is an option however taxis are readily available and very inexpensive ($1 - $2 U.S. from the Casitas to downtown). You can also take a bus for 4 pesos per person (less than 40 cents U.S. ). 

Laundry Facilities;
There are no washers or dryers in the casitas but there is a full-service Laundromat 2 blocks away. 

Safety – Security;
- Each Casita has a small, reprogrammable electric safe.
- Isla Mujeres is generally a very safe, friendly island however don’t leave your common sense at home.  Personal items should not be left outside overnight.

General;
The water from the tap is potable and safe to use for showering, brushing teeth and washing dishes.  Microdyne is provided to treat the water to disinfect fruits and vegetables.

We recommend many good restaurants; be assured that they will use only purified water for their ice and drinks.  Vegetables have been washed in a solution of microdyne. 

Caution is advised when eating off street vendors and certain “cocinas economica”.

Isla Mujeres is a casual island.  Bring shorts, tee shirts, bathing suits, cover-ups, sandals, a good waterproof sun block and a hat and sunglasses.  From November to March it is a good idea to bring at least one set of warmer clothing and a light jacket for cool evenings.

Because it is an island, Isla Mujeres almost always has a breeze.  The prevailing winds are from the east so if a breeze is to be had you will feel it at Casitas del Mar.

Cancun Airport to Isla Mujeres;
- You can take a bus, van or taxi from the airport to Gran Puerto or Puerto Juarez (prices vary).  The crossing takes 20 minutes and costs 35 pesos (approximately $3.50 U.S. )
- Once on Isla Mujeres take a taxi to Casitas del Mar. The cost is 19 pesos (less than $2 U.S. ).