Casitas Kinsol Guest House - Room 7

Christine and Alain were excellent hosts to my friend and I on our trip! We started and ended our week-long vacation to the Yucatan peninsula at Casitas Kinsol, which was the only place we booked ahead of time on the trip. Alain gave us advice on each town we visited in our rental car, where to stay, what not to miss, etc. The neighbors across the street had a wonderful cafe where we got our cafe con leche each morning and chatted with them, the plaza was bustling with life and delicious street food at night, and everyone was so fantastically friendly. Room 7 was perfectly large enough with a bed for each of us, kitchenette with a fridge and cooktop, and bathroom with a bathtub and shower. The palapa-style room stayed surprisingly breezy and cool during the day, and was a great place to plan our trip. I would recommend Casitas Kinsol to anyone looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, quiet, aesthetically beautiful, affordable, very clean, friendly, treat-you-like-family place that instantly feels like home. :) Puerto Morelos was a great place to be lazy on the beach and start/end our trip, as it is close to so much and easy to navigate. We had a wonderful time, and hope to return soon!

I came to Puerto Morelos thinking it would be a "pit stop" to follow my journey to Belize. I was wrong! It turned out to be a very pleasant stay. Christine and her husband answer all my questions and recommended me all the best places in town. The places I chose to go where amazing!! The people of this town were so cool and helpful. I will definitely come back to Casita Kinsol in the near future!! Nothing compares this experience to a hotel... enough said!

Casitas Kinsol is a true treasure! I really enjoyed the theme, especially the outdoor kitchen. The location was perfect, the neighbourhood is very Mexican and food was cheap and accessible by foot!

Un lugar mágico para quienes buscan una experiencia diferente, en contacto con el espíritu de la cultura maya y sus raices, cómo una maquina del tiempo. Casitas Kinsol te permite disfrutar tu estancia con lo necesario; agua caliente, luz y camas confortables, pero al mismo tiempo tienen un ambiente rustico y se encuentra en el pueblo de Puerto Morelos lejos de los grandes hoteles y zonas turísticas, lo que te permite conocer cómo vive la gente local. Los anfitriones son muy amables, en todo momento disponibles a ayudarte.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Casitas Kinsol. I loved being away from the beach in the colonia. The room was clean and cool. It was a very relaxing and peaceful experience. Tessa, my dog, and I will be back to visit our new friends in Puerto Morelos very soon!

The guest houses at Casitas Kinsol are wonderful, rustic, little cabins in the "Colonia" of Puerto Moreles (the east side of the town away from the ocean). The accommodations are comfortable and nice reprieve from the overdone tourist hotels. Staying in the "Colonia" has its perks--like some of the best food we ate on our trip to the Cancun region, e.g. a delicious seafood cocteleria, the carnitas stand, and my favorite--fried bananas with cinnamon churros from the street vendors, all for a fraction of the cost of the restaurants on the coast-side of the region. Alan and Christine were very helpful and accommodating--I only wish we were able to stay longer. Things to know: there are more mosquitoes in the eastern areas; and the Casitas Kinsol are in a neighborhood with people and lives, and are not as quiet as some other places. Bring bug spray and ear plugs (if you're a light sleeper).

Casitas Kinsol is a charming and tranquil place in the colonia of Puerto Morales. Because of itinerary adjustments I could only stay 1 night, rather than the 3 I had intended. I didn't get to see much of the town, but I did walk around a bit and found a lot of little neighborhood kitchens and tiendas nearby, along with friendly local people. It was easy to get a local bus or taxi to and from the beach. Christine and Alain are courteous, welcoming hosts who've opened the outdoor kitchen and sitting area of their home to visitors as a common area to cook, eat, and hang out. Alain was full of helpful tips on what to do in the area. I found room #5 to be a cozy and nicely decorated second-floor room, with good ventilation and a large bathroom. I woke up to the sound of roosters crowing and birds singing and was greeted by the friendly resident dogs. I would recommend this place to travelers who don't mind being away from the beach zone. I would stay there again.

The casita was everything I expected it to be. I had done my research, read its description, looked at all of the pictures, and read dozens of reviews by former guests. I have vacationed in Mexico fo rthe past 6 years and have always stayed in the smaller hotels, preferring them to the larger resorts. This time around I chose the Casita because I was going with my "children", (they are in their 20's), and I wanted them to experience the "real" thing albeit in a comfortable, clean and safe place. Furthermore, my intention was to use the cCasita as our base and venture from there to Cozumel, Akumal, And Player. As I have said, my expectations were met, and I love the creativity and artfulness that Christine has put into her place. This all said, I feel I must inform potential guests that my daughter and fiancé experienced the plight of bed bug bites. Andrew, in particular, woke up to dozens of bites on his hands, arms and legs. Upon telling Christine, she responded that we were in the jungle and bug bites are common, that they were possibly mosquito bites. We are from Maine, we are more than well aware of mosquito bites, furthermore, Andrew researched the bed bug and the bites that he and eliza had were of those depicted in the pictures. Christine said she would fumigate our room while we were gone, what she should have done was to throw away the mattress in that room (number 4 loft). Upon returning to the casita later in the week, the kids were intent on not staying there at all. Although I did not ask for any money back, ii had paid over $400 for a two night stay. Hopefully she will use the $ to buy a new mattress, there is evidence of bed bugs all over it. I feel I would be remiss in not writing this as bed bugs are a serious issue.

Casitas kinsol was a pleasant oasis in the quaint town of Puerto Morelos. The owners Christine and Alan were very friendly and helpful when needed. I enjoyed my stay and will be returning to Casitas Kinsol very soon! Thanks Alan and Christine for aiding my first ideal Yucatan adventure!

A lovely, tastefully done place in a Mexican town - as opposed to a touristy location. My room was very comfortable and had everything I needed and hosts who were helpful and recommended great spots to eat and drink. I would definitely return and thank Christine for her great hospitality.

This was a very cute little place, with local flare. The owners were super helpful and we followed their advice on many suggestions and had a great time. They also had a huge suggestion list which was very helpful. There were some aspects that come with the area that you have to be prepared for: lots of stray dogs and mosquitos - this is nothing that the owners can influence though but you should be ready for it ;-) Overall I was glad to stay at the place. I would suggest to go to more touristic areas - the downtown beach square is super nice place to start!

I stayed twice in Casitas Kinsol for a short stay. Christine is a very friendly host, just as Alain, with who she runs the guesthouse. They both are nice to talk to about a lot of things! They also have plenty of ideas how to make the most of your stay. I have great memories of them and Casitas Kinsol :)

I really enjoyed my stay with Christine and Alaine. They were wonderful hosts and full of ideas/information to make our visit to the Yucatan the best. I will definitely stay with them again when I return again to the Yucatan. Puerto Morelos is much more laid back than Cancun or Playa de Carmen....my kind of place.