The host greets you with his three adorable dogs.
He is also very willing to share tips on how to get around Cozumel and what to see.
There is a chicken around that lets you pet her!
Potable water included.
Well it was clearly not worth the money. We had paid cheaper (400 pesos/night) in Cozumel already for a whole apartment with A/C, free coffee, tea, oil, salt, pepper, etc.
We read the argument about it being a 'sustainable/eco' center in the host replies to unhappy guests but just cause you want to make it sustainable it doesn't mean it has to be precarious. One can build a cabin to earn some money and improve the project etc but can do it well. Our cabin was made out of pallet wood, which is great, but it had gaps between the wood planks everywhere so you'll get rain inside through the walls if it's a bit windy. You can feel the wind from inside.
Also big gaps between the door and its frame, so a rat was getting inside the cabin every night. While we don't mind wild animals much, it is very unhygienic. It ate our chocolate souvenirs from Guatemala from inside our backpacks, among other food supplies we had.
There's another cabin which is better built but we didn't know that before arriving. He offered us an upgrade to that cabin before getting to Cozumel. We asked what the difference was and he only said "it's bigger". Nothing like "... so you don't get rain and rats inside".
The cabin probably collapsed on one corner, the table inside was wonky, not straight at all. Also it looks like It's not going to last very long: The frame's beams are bending too much under the cabin's weight.
Windows are just holes with mosquito nets, can't close them for safety.
We love compost-toilets... when they are made properly. Smells pretty strong and because a plastic bag is used for the solid stuff and a sort of meshed funnel for liquid, it is hard not to miss. Wood absorbs urine. Very unhygienic.
Old urine smell gets inside the cabin.
The kitchen was pretty uninviting, we didn't use it.
The chilling area smelled like dog poo, two chairs were broken and the table was very unstable.
4 / 10
Project with a heart but very primitive and some elements in desperate need of getting fixed
Juan was a great host who gave us really great recommendations for the island and took his time to explain us everything. He even had a cheap rental for scooter and a very cheap boat tour - unfortunately we had booked in advance. And I love the idea behind the project and hope for it to develop
The place was unfortunately not suitable for rain. The roof in our cabaña was leaking so I got a fair amount of water dripping on me at night. He said he would fix it, which I hope he does.
8 / 10
Try something different, you won't be disappointed!
Very kind and helpful host! Helped us with finding good snorchling spots and also with planning our trip around the island. It's not ordinary hostel as you might be used to, but there is everything you need really:) Cute dogs included!
Far from city centre and ferry, but still walkable distance.
10 / 10
Best host in Cozumel
We had such a great time at Cabana Sustentable!!! Javi is the best host and will help you with everything you need! Make sure you ask him for tips on snorkeling spots and try his coffee! It's also super convenient to rent a scooter off him and explore the island or he has the option of bikes which are more affordable. We loved how sustainable the place is and even though the facilities are basic it's a really impressive set up. Also the dogs are so friendly and great company!!!! Thank you Javi we will definitely be back next time we are in Mexico
A la cabana s'hi dorm molt bé. Fresquet però sense fred. El noi ho porta súper bé. És molt simpàtic, agradable i tranquil. Ens ha tractat com família i ens ha recomenat molt bé llocs on anar i on menjar. La dutxa és calenta. Els lavabos secs. T'ofereix aigua gratuïta i hi ha cuina compartida. Hi ha zona d'amaques on relaxar-te i per mi lo millor: els gossos!!! Té 4 gossos preciosos i educats, que son adorabes. Fins ara, el millor lloc on hem estat perquè ens han tractat súper bé. Està a 30min caminant del centre. Nosaltres ja buscavem això per estar apartats dels turistes. El barri és molt tranquil.Molt recomanable!
M'ha agradat tot!
9 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
Javi es un anfitrión muy atento y amable, conoce muy bien la isla y comparte toda la info que un viajero con pequeño presupuesto puede desear.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2023
Very kind and helpful host! Helped us with finding good snorchling spots and also with planning our trip around the island. It's not ordinary hostel as you might be used to, but there is everything you need really:) Cute dogs included!
Far from city centre and ferry, but still walkable distance.
5 / 10·Mar 2023
Walkable to most everything... it's not a short walk, but walking is good for you. Community refrigerator. Oxxo store nearby. And thank goodness a fan was provided.
You can ooh and ahh all day long about recycling and sustainability, but the bottom line here is that it's a camping setup in somebody's back yard, and it's a filthy junkyard and a mosquito breeding ground. Sustainability doesn't have to be filthy or hazardous or disorganized. Poorly supported flooring in the room...very soft and spongy in places, and a leaky roof. Electricity was provided by extension cords draped through the trees from the outdoor kitchen. I got inadvertently unplugged in the middle of the night more than once. Recycle, yes! I respect and support that, but this was piles and piles of stuff that appears to have been there for many months. It made for a very crowded space. And the poor chickens were rarely let out of their small cages...once a day for half an hour if they were lucky...where's the good life for them? The community shower is in the middle (literally) of the outdoor camp kitchen, and there's no hot water, regardless of what the host tries to tell you. It's not even set up for hot water He tried to pretend there was, and then tried to extend a garden hose into the main house but it didn't work ..all I got was a trickle of not-even-warm water. VERY BAD ant infestation, could not really use the seating area because of it. My cabana was about 4 feet from the outhouse, and that space was also (per their signage) the men's urinary station, meaning go pee on the ground for the world to see. One of the worst things was the compost bins being right at the seating area...every time a food scrap was tossed in, the mosquitoes dive-bombed the whole place. Notice in the pictures that the bed is a mattress on the floor...just so you know. The only coverings on the windows are screens and thin cloth for a curtain (which didn't keep out the rain). Coffee maker was taken into the big house every evening and not available until mid- or late morning. Sustainability is always a work in progress.
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this vacation rental has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this vacation rental?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sustainable Cabain. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this vacation rental?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this vacation rental. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sustainable Cabain pet friendly?
Yes! This vacation rental is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sustainable Cabain?
We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
"We had such a great time at Cabana Sustentable!!! Javi is the best host and will help you with everything you need! Make sure you ask him for tips on snorkeling spots and try his coffee! It's also sup..."
A la cabana s'hi dorm molt bé. Fresquet però sense fred. El noi ho porta súper bé. És molt simpàtic, agradable i tranquil. Ens ha tractat com família i ens ha recomenat molt bé llocs on anar i on menjar. La dutxa és calenta. Els lavabos secs. T'ofereix aigua gratuïta i hi ha cuina compartida. Hi ha zona d'amaques on relaxar-te i per mi lo millor: els gossos!!! Té 4 gossos preciosos i educats, que son adorabes. Fins ara, el millor lloc on hem estat perquè ens han tractat súper bé. Està a 30min caminant del centre. Nosaltres ja buscavem això per estar apartats dels turistes. El barri és molt tranquil.Molt recomanable!
M'ha agradat tot!
9 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
Javi es un anfitrión muy atento y amable, conoce muy bien la isla y comparte toda la info que un viajero con pequeño presupuesto puede desear.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2023
Very kind and helpful host! Helped us with finding good snorchling spots and also with planning our trip around the island. It's not ordinary hostel as you might be used to, but there is everything you need really:) Cute dogs included!
Far from city centre and ferry, but still walkable distance.
5 / 10·Mar 2023
Walkable to most everything... it's not a short walk, but walking is good for you. Community refrigerator. Oxxo store nearby. And thank goodness a fan was provided.
You can ooh and ahh all day long about recycling and sustainability, but the bottom line here is that it's a camping setup in somebody's back yard, and it's a filthy junkyard and a mosquito breeding ground. Sustainability doesn't have to be filthy or hazardous or disorganized. Poorly supported flooring in the room...very soft and spongy in places, and a leaky roof. Electricity was provided by extension cords draped through the trees from the outdoor kitchen. I got inadvertently unplugged in the middle of the night more than once. Recycle, yes! I respect and support that, but this was piles and piles of stuff that appears to have been there for many months. It made for a very crowded space. And the poor chickens were rarely let out of their small cages...once a day for half an hour if they were lucky...where's the good life for them? The community shower is in the middle (literally) of the outdoor camp kitchen, and there's no hot water, regardless of what the host tries to tell you. It's not even set up for hot water He tried to pretend there was, and then tried to extend a garden hose into the main house but it didn't work ..all I got was a trickle of not-even-warm water. VERY BAD ant infestation, could not really use the seating area because of it. My cabana was about 4 feet from the outhouse, and that space was also (per their signage) the men's urinary station, meaning go pee on the ground for the world to see. One of the worst things was the compost bins being right at the seating area...every time a food scrap was tossed in, the mosquitoes dive-bombed the whole place. Notice in the pictures that the bed is a mattress on the floor...just so you know. The only coverings on the windows are screens and thin cloth for a curtain (which didn't keep out the rain). Coffee maker was taken into the big house every evening and not available until mid- or late morning. Sustainability is always a work in progress.
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7.9Good
(37 Ratings)
"We had such a great time at Cabana Sustentable!!! Javi is the best host and will help you with everything you need! Make sure you ask him for tips on snorkeling spots and try his coffee! It's also sup..."
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this vacation rental has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this vacation rental?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sustainable Cabain. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this vacation rental?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this vacation rental. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sustainable Cabain pet friendly?
Yes! This vacation rental is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sustainable Cabain?
We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
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