Jazmyn met us with a smile when we arrived, and helped us get settled in, even walking with us up the road to show us where the closest ATM machine, lobster restaurant, taxi, and car rental places were. We had taken the taxi-service bus from the airport. (At the airport, there were lots of men that wanted to rent us a car at an unbelievably cheap price, however, they seemed to have an entire agenda - and I'm not sure they weren't the time-share folks we read about to avoid - so we made an effort to avoid spending too much time with them, to take the taxi-service bus to Casa Viento. We had read about how helpful our hosts would be, and planned to get their advice about renting a car after we got settled in.)

Our place (#5) was next to the pool, and surrounded by lush tropical plants. It contained a small bedroom, a changing room (or walk-in closet), and a bathroom (actually a shower, not a bath). The king-size bed was very comfortable. There was a small refrigerator (which we stocked with breakfast items from the supermarket) and a coffee-maker (bring or buy coffee and filters.) Drinking water was available at the hosts' house, and they offered hot coffee in the mornings, though we made our own.

Nicole, Raul and Jazmyn were our hosts. They have prepared a helpful and complete book of information about great places to eat, see, etc. We found the advice to be "right on", and went to several of those places, as well as restaurants we liked the looks of. We love music, so were looking for that as well. The Mission had marichi music, The Choza had an amazing duo of guitar playing men, well-practiced and fine musicians. There was often live music on the main square at night.

The cocker spaniel, Diva, joined us at breakfasts on our porch and was pleased to accept a bit of buttered bread (though she did not beg. They have trained her very well.) She was never "in the way", but loved to be petted.

We were interested in snorkling. Nicole gave us great advice about rental cars (we chose ISIS, and were very happy), places for snorkling off the beach (the Money Bar was tops for lots of colorful fish, and very snorkler friendly), and how to catch a boat out to the Palancar Reef to snorkle there (lots of beautiful fish on the reef and we even saw a sea turtle!)

We can't say enough about the hosts, but it is just as others have written, so perhaps we won't be redundant. Just know that they will be wonderfully friendly and helpful. We also appreciated the friendly guards (they watch the place 24 hours a day, although it certainly isn't as if you'd feel it was necessary) and were grateful for their greetings and help when we needed to figure things out with our car.

There are so many cool things to do in Cozumel the beach, snorkeling, kiteboarding, PGA golf course, and all are right next to Casa Viento. My wife and I have hung out at Casa Viento with Raul and Nicole on two trips in 2007. Kiteboarding brought us to the island and we found so much more. Its personal, low key and full of fantastic surprises.

We just returned from our 3-day trip from Casa Viento on Cozumel. Beautiful location away from the crowds of the center of San Miguel de Cozumel. Close to a beautiful beach off the beaten track, the hotel offers nicely decorated, well maintained and equipped rooms (Air-Con, Frigde, Coffee-Maker). Our room had a beautiful terrace with view to the sea - the perfect location for breakfast and/or afternoon-coffee. The owner´s are heartly and focused on the guest´s needs!
Next time we go to Cozumel it will be Casa Viento again!

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was the best vacation we have ever had!!! We found great reviews on TripAdvisor and decided to try it out. Nic, Raul, Jaz and the rest of the wonderful staff here were so helpful and friendly that we have already decided to plan another trip back. They gave us great tips, advice and directions on how to navigate Cozumel and local culture and they truely made it a home away from home for us. One could not ask for better service!!! Nic even helped us plan special suprises for each other before we even got married! These folks take the time to really allow their guests to enjoy their vacation and we cannot thank them enough for the wonderful experience we had! If you go to Cozumel, you MUST stay at Casa Viento! Tell them Jenna and Larry sent you, and just a side note-don't wear jewelry in the ocean... :) Have a great trip!!!