Have you ever experienced when your body decides that it needs a break and you weren’t conscious that it did? I have been having a lovely time on Isla Mujeres. Our little apartment has lovely neighbours. It is in a great location in Centro, walking distance to everything you might need. Recently, I was invited to stay for an overnight at Villa Makax. Oh my gosh, it was exactly the break that I needed.

When you take the cab ride to Sac Bajo you suddenly realise that you are seeing less traffic on the road and less people overall. Once you pull into their horseshoe driveway, you feel like you have travelled to a new dimension. You hear the birds, the windchimes and the gentle lull of the waves.

Lindell one of the owners of the property led me on a short tour of the property including beach access, their wonderful swimming pool and even their own beautiful home on the property.

She also showed me the common area spaces where guests can enjoy a little shade or gather in the evening under twinkle lights. It seemed a perfect rental to host a larger group, giving families their own private space but also a fun time accumulating around the pool or on the private beach for group activities.

I drop some things off in the refrigerator, changed into my bathing suit and walked the white sandy beach in both directions.

Unpacking was a breeze as there is so much well thought out space including a hutch with cubbies for everything to be easily stored away.

There was plenty of room in the bathroom to hang my toiletry bag. I had already showered, but that area was deep and spacious with great hot and cold water pressure. (Which also can be a rarity on the island).

I had some writing to do, so I fixed a refreshment and a snack and set up my laptop on my private patio. The wifi works great and there are outlets for plugging in and recharging everywhere. Even having to concentrate on writing wasn’t taxing as I was in the perfect set up.

I had brought some leftovers for my dinner that evening because I didn’t want to leave the property. It had a lovely little but well appointed kitchen with a propane stove top, toaster oven, microwave, water decanter, coffee maker and best of all paper towels! Since the villas are on Sac Bajo with not an abundance of restaurants, you could easily fix your own meals in the facilities.

That evening, I crawled into the huge and cozy bed to read. A reading light was provided on each side of the bed which is also such a rarity on the island. The surroundings were so tranquil that I fell into a rejuvenating sleep.

Sleeping in a palapa on the beach is now an item that I can check off of my bucket list!

The comfortable temperatures meant that I wasn’t desperate to get into the swimming pool which is typically the case for me. Had it been warmer, I could imagine myself pulling a lounger into the shallow area to catch some sun but stay cool by dipping my toes into the water. The pool area was well stocked with noodles and floatie devices, so it was very tempting to splash around.

What I loved most about Villa Makax were all the quaint personal touches adorning each palapa. There were art pieces and finishes that were lovingly thought out. It made me feel like I got to know owners Lindell & Steve that much better, in witnessing the things they think are beautiful and precious.

All too soon I had to head back to Centro, missing the sounds of the birds and the lapping sea. My stay was absolutely tranquil and just the break that my body, mind and soul required.

Kath’s quote: “We have forgotten what rocks and plants still know – we have forgotten how to be – to be still – to be ourselves – to be where life is here and now”. -Eckhart Tolle

Love never fails.

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