I stayed here only one nigth, booking the same day of arrival. Francisco has arrange everything really fast and when we arrive the house was exactly as described over the phone. The house is clean and comfortable to spend the night and have a quick breakfast. Francisco was really nice and kind.

Difícil descrever como nos sentimos em casa na casa e Francisco! Uma vila de pescadores sinceros e muito prestativos. Estar em Chelem é sentir se tranquilo, seguro e acolhido. Francisco e sua família são pessoas verdadeiramente especiais e não medem esforços para ajudar em tudo que necessitamos. A casa é fresca e agradável, há uns passos do mar.

Una estancia de maravilla con una atención personalizada y siempre en constante comunicación. Gracias por unos días de maravilla, se verdad nos sentimos en casa.

Excelente servicio e instalaciones, quedamos totalmente satisfechos incluso superón nuestras expectativas. Totalmente recomendable.

Chelem es un lugar fantastico, un verdadero pueblo pesquero mexicano. Tranquilo, seguro, noble. Ideal para cualquier persona que busque verdadera tranquilidad y relajación. La casa de Francisco está situada en un excelente punto para ir y venir de Progreso, para caminar a la playa o caminar a la ría. Lleven sus provisiones para que puedan preparar desayunos y cenas en casa... En el pueblo, la comida siempre deliciosa en cualquiera de los restaurantes: El Divino Redentor, Las Brujitas, La Terracita, Costa Azul la Pescaderia de la Ria. Todos fueron riquísimos. La casa tiene cocina equipada tiene refrigerador de buen tamaño, ventiladores, tv y wifi. Los necesario para poder estar ahí recargando la pila para salir temprano a explorar Chelem. Anochece muy temprano, así que les recomendamos salir desde la mañana para aprovechar el día. Si quieren salir de noche, la opción será ir a Progreso, un Uber (si!, llegaaan los Uber!) les cobrará mas o menos 80 pesos por viaje a progreso y mas o menos 300 pesos a Mérida. Muchas gracias a Francisco por la excelente atencion y el esmerado cuidado que tuvo con nosotros durante toda nuestra estadía. Conozcan Chelem. Está increible.

Una casa excelente muy agradable todo, el anfitrión pendiente de todas las dudas muy amable y siempre en contacto para que no nos faltara nada sin duda regreso muy pronto

La casa es perfecta para quedarse a vacacionar, las instalaciones están bien cuidadas, tiene todo lo que se necesita para tener una estadía placentera, me encantó todo y definitivamente si se presenta la oportunidad, volvería a escogerla. El anfitrión estuvo pendiente de nosotros todo el tiempo, resolviendo dudas y aconsejandonos. ¡Lo recomiendo!

Todo en orden, la casa es tal cual las fotos, y la playa no está muy lejos.

Have been an excellent holiday. We were treated wonderfully, very good service. Very clean rooms. The facilities in good condition and the pool clean. Jill and Martin were waiting for help us . We really recommend coming to spend a few days of vacation with them.

Jill gave concise and clear directions and we easily found Rio y Mar apartments and suites. The fresh flowers were a welcoming touch! From booking until checking out, Jill and Martin made us feel welcome. The consita was new and we were the first ones to stay in it! Kitchen is well stocked, large fridge is wonderful to have, hot plate works great. The king size bed is super comfy and the walk in shower is wonderful. The rooms are quiet and the Internet is great! The pool is literally 5 steps from your rooms. The beach is a 30 second walk. Jill has an immense knowledge of the area and can direct you to any sight or activity. They went above and beyond being a host. We became friends. We wanted 3 weeks of total relaxation, and that's what we got. Progresso is wonderful to visit and has everything from outdoor markets to good grocery stores. We loved it there on the days the cruise ships docked. Merida is the State capital and only a half hour away. Great bus service. Many museums, bull fights! symphony, concerts, fine dining, etc. Chelem offers many services also. Restaurants, fish mongres, small markets, fruit and vegetable stands, pottery stands, and more. The buses run continuously to Progreso and on to Merida. The attached restaurant, El Bull Pen, features North American comfort food. Ribs, fish and chips, spaghetti, etc. Great food! We highly recommend Martin and Jill as hosts. We will definitely be back and stay in the Rio y Mar apartments again!

Jill y Martin son unos excelentes anfitriones siempre atentos a cualquier cosa que se necesite. Si surge algún problema o inconveniente, de inmediato organizan como solucionarlo. La comida en el restaurante es buena y los demás visitantes muy amables. Lo recomendamos para familias con niños.

jill et martin sont tres attentionnes . le rapport qualite/prix de la location est tres bon. la plage a 100 metres est un gros plus. commerces et resto a proximite . merci a vous .

Our month long stay was great. Our apartment was right by the pool. It was nice to be able to work, eat and relax by the pool. The place itself is next to the bull pen restaurant so if you ever need a glass of wine or a (URL HIDDEN) a perfect setup. The apartment was spacious and very cozy. We felt right at home. I don't usually comment too much on hosts themselves but Jill and Martin are amazing people. They were very helpful and in such a good mood that it made a real difference in our stay.

Jill is very kind! Chelem is a great, laid back vacation spot!

This is a great place to stay if you want to explore the yucatan. Off the beaten track but the location offers restaurants and stores in walking distance. If you're looking for a resort area this isn't the place for you, but, if you want a taste of local living you will not be disappointed.

Our stay at Cat and Joe's casita was perfection from beginning to end. The town of Chelem is about a 40 minute drive outside of Merida, so we rented a car--this is a necessity if you plan on being able move around. We had difficulty finding the house (the street numbers are not helpful), but one call to Cat and she found us and led us to the house. Cat and Joe were wonderful hosts: attentive and responsive to our needs, yet completely respectful and discrete with our privacy. They thought of every little detail in the beautiful little casita--it was clean and ready for us upon our arrival, with everything from soap and sunscreen and bug spray, to a coffee maker and corkscrew. Cat and Joe offered us use of their beachfront porch, just steps away from the casita, where we enjoyed local baked goods for breakfast, the ocean breeze, swimming in warm ocean water, and gorgeous sunsets. I highly recommend this rental for the perfect beach vacation...and thank you to Cat and Joe for welcoming us to Chelem!

We stayed at Cat and Joe's casita for two months. Our hosts were awesome! We chose to not have a rental car, which meant a bus ride from Cancun to Merida and then had to get to Chelem. Cat and Joe readily volunteered to drive into Merida to pick us up. From that point on, they were always very generous with offers to pick up something, to take us some place and to do whatever to make our stay enjoyable. The casita and location were perfect. After morning greetings from Cat and Joe's pups, Tito and Cila, we would spend quiet mornings with our coffees up in the palapa with the view of the ocean. At night, we got to listen to the waves of the ocean to lull us to sleep. The unit itself was a perfect size, uptodate with a washer and dryer as well - bonus!!!! The neighborhood is a secure place and we never felt that security was an issue. Internet was pretty good, with only an occasional blip here and there. TV was another bonus, however, we seldom even turned it on. As we had a membership at a gym in Progreso, after our breakfast we would make a 10 - 15 minute walk to the centro in Chelem to get on a local combi (van) to get a ride into Progreso, where there are a couple of supermarkets, gym, etc. It was the best of both - a quiet, peaceful casita and only a few minutes away, more activity. Cat and Joe were also very helpful in finding things for us - like the gym, or other stores, or whatever. If we needed something and asked, she knew where. She took us to a super local farmers market and to a couple of the local restaurant/bars in the area for entertainment. You are truly in a local, Mexican community here, but never feel out of place because of a super ex-pat community that fast become friends. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay at Cat and Joe's casita!!!!

Sweet little casita indeed! So close to the beach and town with excellent dining options. Lizard Joe's is virtually next door and is a super fun place for live music. Jordana is a gracious,lovely host who acclimated me to Chelem and responded quickly to any concerns.

Me encanto mi estancia. La casita está igual a la descripción, en la playa, detrás de otra casa, pero con vista al mar. El pedazo de playa que nos toca está muy lindo y poco concurrido hasta los días de afluencia. La casita se encuentra a dos cuadras del mercado, de la plaza central y de varios restaurantes, todo se alcanza caminando. Tiene su propio jardín, con sombra. La casa está bien equipada y Chelem ofrece todos los servicios necesarios. Si les toca la feria en la plaza central durante su visita, podrán disfrutar de un buen ambiente! Jordana ha sido muy atenta con nosotros, estuvo pendiente toda nuestra estancia y muy reactiva para confirmar la reservación o darme la información que necesitaba. La casa estaba en perfectas condiciones cuando entramos: muy limpia y con detalles para facilitar nuestra estancia. Recomiendo mucho Jordana y la Sweet little casita on the sea

This place is beautiful. It is private and the beach is just almost infront of you. The house is big, clean and very comfortable. Chelem is small village with many options where to eat. The sunsets here are amazing. We really enjoyed our stay in this place!

Lo mejor del lugar son las atenciones de Marta y Marco, que junto con Andrea, nos recibieron generosamente. Las cabañas tienen independencia y todos los servicios; ideales para una estancia tranquila. Cuando fuimos aún estaba en remodelación, pero nada que interfiriera con nosotros.

Se está muy a gusto y el trato es muy cordial.

Great place ... super clean and brand new very pretty spot and very private setting!

Excelente estancia en bungalow Chelem un barrio tranquilo, vista increíble de una piscina y palmeras, la casa muy cómoda nueva con todos los servicios necesarios! Nos sentimos como en casa .

This is a great place to get relax and forget about everything. Me and my family had a great time. Andrea and her team helped with all the could to make us feel like in home. There are still some minor things to fix in the bungalow but I know they are working on it.

La casa tiene lo necesario para una estancia tranquila, cuenta con todo lo descrito y es cómoda, Angelina muy atenta y en todo momento pendiente de cualquier duda o problema, el mar se encuentra a 3 cuadras de la casa y casi no cuenta con playa, el mar ya se lo comio, sin embargo hay muchas entradas aledañas donde se puede buscar donde instalarse y disfrutar de la arena, definitivamente por el costo que ofrece es una super mega opción para vacacionar con la familia.

De la Casa de Chelem is perfect location for solo-travellers and couples seeking a quiet, warm, laid-back, short-term or long-term vacation. The casa is very comfortable, well-equipped and excellent value. The climate and weather, December to May make the location perfect. I highly recommend it.

Funky shabby chic a la Mexicana house right by the ocean. Decorated with love :-)! The room had a nice breeze, fully equipped and several spaces around the house to eat, dream, read.. Refreshing pool and very helpful hosts. Easy acces to both progreso and Chelem. The beach is a bit littered, many run down houses that need love. But three nice spots at the beach that offer fair priced drinks and food. A colorful pool area at a Nearby hotel makes kids happy for just 30 pesos/day. Very relaxed and real environment that seems to be sleeping before the great renovation sell out starts? Thank you for having us :-)

This place has very nice location, it is quite and peaceful place with beach just in front of the house. There is no shop with food so I recommend to bring stuff from Progreso. There is one restaurant little bit expensive for us who travel on budget. Room is big and clean and fresh. The house has big terrase and 4 appartements. We felt like in a hostel or small hotel, as it doesnt have the spirit of Mexico like other Mexican houses.

Karen welcomed us and made it easy to be there. She is friendly and generous with her time, information on the life there and with recommendations in the area. Our room was cozy and comfortable. Must love dogs - and we do. For a budget stay, it is a fine place.

a perfect place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Karen and Tony are great, always ready to help you for anything. Hope to be back very soon

Everything was the way it was promised. Tony and Karen were wonderful hosts and very helpful with everything we needed. Thank you Tony and Karen.

Beau patio, hôtes sympathiques mais trés isolé, attention, la maison n'est pas à Progreso mais dans une autre ville située à 15 minutes du centre de Progreso en voiture...Trés isolé, environnement peu accueillant (quartier résidentiel sale et assez délabré). Bien pour une nuit étape mais pas un séjour.

My experience with Karen and Tony was absolutely great! They have an incredible place by the beach, very comfortable beds and a kitchenette to cook your meals. Karen gave us good advice on where to eat in Chelem and where to go in and around Merida. Thanks to her I went visit a beautiful cenote where there were no tourists at all and I managed to see pink flamingos and free Mayan ruins! I definitely recommend la Casa Rosa for a fantastic time in Yucatan! Thanks again guys.

The room was as described and pictured -- very cute and comfortable! We enjoyed listening to the sounds of the ocean as we fell asleep. The roof of the apartment is very nice -- all sorts of chairs, hammocks, etc. to enjoy. There is also an extensive DVD and book lending library. Casa Rosa was conveniently located within a short walk to a Cervefrio (beer store) and La Playa (a yummy beachside seafood restaurant!). Tony and Karen were very fun hosts! There is a chalkboard where they list events for the week -- there is something fun going on every day. The day we were there they invited us to a concert/dinner being put on at a local restaurant. The next day Karen was leading a tour of some ruins, a cenote, and local market. We enjoyed our stay -- wish we could have stayed longer than a day!

Eric & Marilyn call their property "amazing" but after 2 months there we can't help but feel that is a bit of an understatement. The casita was perfect! Modern, spacious, beautifully decorated, well equipped and ultra clean. We had our own private patio and section of garden as well as full access to the rest of the patio and pool area. The garden is just spectacular. But the absolute best part of the rental was the amazing hospitality! Eric & Marilyn made us feel so very welcome. Right from the start, we really felt "at home." We are sure these two will be life-long friends. We truly feel blessed that we found this particular Airbnb property when we were looking for a rental in the area. Eric & Marilyn take real pride in their home and spare no effort in keeping things maintained. We absolutely fell in love with Chelem and the neighbouring communities. So much so that we are returning in December to spend 5 months. We probably would have rented the casita again if it had been available but we chose to rent a two bedroom house so we have the opportunity to invite some family and friends down and introduce more people to this great area.

Eric and Marilyn are the hosts one dreams of meeting when doing Airbnb. Their listing was not only true to the photos, but they went as far to include me in their holiday endeavors. On arrival I was greeted with a bottle of wine, beer and an evening of wonderful conversation after I had a refreshing swim by the pool. The cleanliness was above average and Marilyn has a wonderful garden she takes pride in. The space allows you privacy as you enter and leave at your own leisure. The set up is perfect. I will definitely return as I feel Eric and Marilyn are friends from my stay in their lovely casita rental.

Nous avons été très bien reçus. Le logement est vraiment très bien équipé pour le séjour. Tout ce qui est nécessaire est dans la cuisine. L'épicerie étant un peu loin et Erik nous y a gentiment conduit gratuitement.

Before I go any further, you should know that Eric and Marilyn are simply awesome people. And I don't mean "this dessert I'm eating is awesome"-awesome, they really are great. Huge, warm welcome with a drink or two, drove out to the highway to lead us to their home, and just full of goodness. They're great; you're in good hands. The casita is adorable and flanked by their little swimming pool and bar. Their dogs are delightful. If Chelem is your destination, believe me when I tell you you could do a lot worse and you'd be hard-pressed to do better!

Staying in Eric and Marilyn's casita for the past two months gave us a wonderful introduction to the Yucatan and the "real" Mexico. Chelem is a small fishing village on the Gulf of Mexico with a predominantly Mayan population. There is a lot to do and see, a vibrant expat community, as well as great live music at the various hangouts in and around Chelem and Progresso. Merida is a beautiful city worth exploring as well. Eric and Marilyn were great hosts. They made sure we had everything we needed, provided insight and suggestions as to what to see and do in the area, and introduced us to their many friends. Note they have three very friendly dogs which did not bother us as we are dog lovers. The casita is located on the same enclosed property as Eric and Marilyn's residence. It has it's own entrance and patio area, with access to the shared pool and lounge area. The property is beautifully landscaped and maintained. The casita itself is clean and bright with a double bed in the bedroom, an ensuite bathroom with shower, a walk in closet, a full kitchen, dining and living area. The main living area is air conditioned and there are fans as well in the main living area and the bedroom. The TV provided Canadian Satellite services which was great to access news and programming from home. To truly enjoy the area, a car is advisable although there are local transportation options that are quite inexpensive - you can walk into Chelem proper (25 min) and grab a combi (minibus) for trips into Progresso and Merida, or call local taxis/uber. In summary we fell in love with the area and found it easy to meet people and make friends. Thank you Eric and Marilyn for a wonderful stay and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Marilynn and Eric made my stay on coast above and beyond perfect. They were the most gracious hosts giving us tips, very clear directions, and virtually anything we needed without us asking. You can truly feel their genuine hospitality and I could not recommend staying with them any more. 110% great experience and will come back. Thanks!!

This was my first AirBnB experience and it couldn't have been any better! Marilyn & Eric were the perfect hosts and they have indeed thought of everything. The casita was squeaky clean and stocked with everything you could possibly need. The pool and garden areas were beautifully tended and the entire setting quiet and relaxing. They went out of their way to include me in trips to nearby restaurants and cities, and I feel extremely lucky to have met them and their lovable canines. I miss them already!

La casa esta súper bien, muy recomendable, la ubicación está muy fácil de llegar. Superó nuestras expectativas. La atención de Rossana fue excelente.

Me quedé con mi familia 4 días, celebramos el año nuevo en la casa y la experiencia fue increíble. Barabra y Jean fueron muy hospitalarios con nostros. La casa está equipada con todo lo necesario para una estadía corta y larga. La playa frente a la casa es inmejorable en Chelem, la casa es confortable y muy bonita, nuestra experiencia no pudo haber sido mejor.

Nice House and the most lovely hosts we have ever met! So great People and very helpful.

Well, we are new to this but in my opinion the hospitality was off the charts. Marita and her family went a long way to make sure our every need was addressed -well above our level of expectation - and i cant thank her enough for that. Chelem is lovely and the house is close to the best seafood i have ever eaten. The locals are friendly and we enjoyed walking around the square at night. The house itself was perfect for our needs, which was 2 couples. We each had our own self contained unit. However, the house would comfortably sleep 8 people without anyone sleeping on couches. Great for families as well i would imagine. The property is closed in and would be pet frieldly, except note there are many wild dogs in the area (they are very safe and add to the charm of the villiage). The house came stocked with liquor and wine. Anything else is a short walk away. Really a nice time all around.

What a great getaway. Chelem is a quiet, friendly fishing village and Casa de Coco is a gem. Only a few steps to the beach, but a great place to hang in the pool or read in one of the hammocks. The owners are very friendly and accommodating

Las casa es muy amplia en cuanto al jardín, es muy cómoda para relajarte caminar un poco en la playa, muy buen lugar para pasar el rato... Todo estuvo muy bien

I could not imagine a better way to experience Chelem. The house has excellent interior design, has a well-equipped kitchen, and is one block away from the beach. Marita was also very responsive to any questions I had about the town throughout our trip. Would highly recommend!

Tuvimos una estancia muy tranquila. La casa está en excelente estado y muy bien equipada. La playa está a una cuadra de la casa. En el centro de Chelem encuentras buena comida. Hay un buen restaurante de pescados y mariscos muy cerca. La atención de Ángel y Marita fue muy buena, son muy atentos y nos sentimos como en casa.

Fue un excelente viaje, la casa esta padrisima es muy comoda , y anfitriona muy amable estamos muy contentos , todos nos gusto, esperamos regresar pronto

My family and I had an amazing time in this house. Is fully equipped and if something is missing Marita, as the excellent host that she is, will make sure you have what you need. Chelem It's a little town from where we were able to make day trips to bigger cities like Mérida or visit cenotes and Chichén Itzá and then come back to our quiet and private house. The beach is really close to the house so you're able to go from the pool to the ocean in 3 minutes or less. We can only say that you will not regret staying here, great place and great hospitality.

Increíble opción si lo q quiere es desconectarte de la civilización

The view is beautiful, it's a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the sea.

Beautiful place. The dipping pool was really nice and the breeze coming off the water is stupendous. We truly enjoyed our stay here. Ben was really helpful when we had unexpected vehicle troubles and made it very clear that if we needed anything, he was there to help.

Ben and Julie offer a really lovely and spacious apartment. It's well equipped and really comfy. We used the kitchen a lot and all the cozy chill areas. Also the pool is a really big asset! The whole site is really beautiful and neat! The apartment is really close to the beach and a 30 minutes walk to Chelem centre where you find stores and restaurants - or of course you can take a "colectivo" 5 min. ride. Ben and Julie are great hosts and really helpful and courteous! They made our stay really special and we totally recommend all the lodgings they offer!

# 1 out of 5. What a nice experience. We've traveled one month in the Yucatan area in Mexico. This second floor large apartment in Chelem was our favorite. This place is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas. Ben and Julie are truly the perfect hosts. They go out of their way literally to make sure their guests have everything they need to settle in and have a pleasant and confortable stay. From the well stocked open space mexican style kitchen and living room furniture to the bed and bathroom linens as well as several other guests amenities, Ben and Julie spared no efforts to accomodate their guests. The only drawback for us would be access to transportation. One needs a vehicle or access to one to come and go from Chelem. We used UBER. The buses or collectivos are not always available. Ben and Julie of course took us in the villages a couple a times to get groceries and provide us with important info where to go to get what we needed. We would definitely recommend this place.