Casa Gonza Holbox

Location was awesome. Communication was very good and Sylvia was very helpful. House is very nice with lots of space. Check in and out was very easy. Our family loved the beautiful ocean views.

Definitely needs a microwave oven, no televisions in any of the bedrooms and can do with another AC or two downstairs, it’s hot and humid. Views from the bedrooms are great but a tv is always better to have as an option than not..

We had such a wonderful stay! Before our trip, I contacted the owner with a few questions and he promptly sent a document that not only answered everything but went above and beyond with helpful details. We arrived by private fishing boat, which dropped us right in front of the house. It cost a little more than the ferry, but the convenience was absolutely worth it. Sylvia was there to greet us, and even arranged for someone to deliver cold beers upon arrival—such a thoughtful touch! The house itself is right on the beach, with comfortable lounge chairs and a couple of kayaks available (though we didn’t use them). Inside, the space was large enough for all six of us to relax together—whether watching movies or playing games around the table. The kitchen was well-equipped for breakfast, and having unlimited filtered water was a huge plus (Sylvia made sure we always had a fresh supply when we were running low). The location is about a mile from town, which made for a pleasant beach walk. When we didn’t feel like walking back, 4-wheeler taxis were easy to grab. Since they only fit four people, we always needed two, but at 200 pesos each way it wasn’t a big deal. The only small downside was the rainy-season standing water, which brought out the bugs—so definitely pack plenty of bug spray! Sylvia and her team were amazing. They came daily for light cleaning, made our beds, and even offered laundry service (which we used toward the end of our stay). We had planned to have her cook a meal for us, but ended up spending our time on excursions—swimming with whale sharks, the 4-island tour, and horseback riding. Sylvia truly went above and beyond to make our stay easy and enjoyable. I can’t say enough good things about her and this home—we’d love to return!

When we first arrived, the rooms were very hot, so I’d recommend having the A/C turned on before guests arrive—it would make for a much better first impression. The upstairs bedroom screens were also ripped, which made it harder to enjoy the ocean breeze and sound of the waves at night, especially with the bugs during rainy season. Additionally, the staircase and back porch don’t have railings, which could be a concern for families with small children or older travelers. None of these were deal breakers for us, but they’re worth noting.

The house is beautiful, and Silvia looked after us very well during our stay. It is right on the beach and we often had the beach to ourselves as it is a 10 minute taxi ride to the centre so not as busy as the main areas. Silvia cooked for us for 2 of the evenings we stayed and it was delicious each time - I would definitely recommend this.

The only downside for us were the mosquitos! The house could have done with some plug in repellant options, or more candles (we found only one that wouldn't stay lit) as we got bitten in the house quite a lot.

Lounging areas were plentiful

Too many flies and water bugs. A decent investment in pest control