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Guest Book Unsolicited comments from guests about Mayan Beach Garden (we aren't making this up!): "We all had such a wonderful time. It has been non stop go since
we got home though and I had not had a moment to write you and thank
you for being so gracious, accommodating and tolerant of this loud,
boisterous group of people I would not trade for anything!!!. . .We
will be back!" Deb, Arkansas Feb 2008 "I just wanted to let you know what a great timeI had while I was there a couple of weeksago. You and your staff took great care of us. Thanks for the great meals and the great wines. My favorite part of the the trip was my first snorkeling adventure. I think you got me hooked. I loved seeing the coral and the blue and tige-striped fish. It was fantastic. " Bill B. (Arkansas, Feb. 2008) "We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful holiday. It is great to know that there is a place like MBG out there. El Placer does have the best beach outside the Sian Ka'an! We really loved that we were able to get away from the tourist trail. Tulum and Playa Del Carmen seemed totally madcap and impersonal after our incredibly relaxing and interesting time spent at MBG. We will be back...Cheers" Susan and Tim - Nelson BC, Canada (Jan 2008) "Wendy & I want to tell you what a wonderfull time we had for the 10 days that we were lucky enough to spend with you in February 2008. Hurricane Dean did its damage but the one thing it could not remove was the ambience that is Mayan Beach Garden. The place looks wonderfull and is a testament to all your hard work since August. As usual you fed us beyond expectations and dinner times are always a special treat. Please thank Rafa and Martin for us and rest asured that we will be back again for some of that special Mayan Beach relaxation." Andy & Wendy - Vancouver BC (Feb 2008) ". . .Our vacation was a great success! We had a great time. This
was confirmed when we returned to New York. People were running past
us as we walked through the airport because we were not walking fast
enough! HAH! Thank you so much for your warm hospitality and patient
mapping! I'm glad to hear that Rafa and Lupe had big smiles; they work
hard and deserve it! Thank them for their great service! The only suggestion
we can make to improve MBG is to buy up more property in the area and
keep it the way it is! We'll send some pictures soon. Give everyone
our love and know that we'll be back! Love & light" "Many thanks for a lovely stay with you! Justin and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and seeing that part of Mexico. We're very glad we took your recommendation of driving down as we really didn't have any difficulties and got to see so much and have so much freedom. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing your finished mosaic
tile work should we be fortunate enough to be able to make a return
visit." Susan (April 2007) . . . Of all the places we've been in Mexico, Mayan Beach Garden stands
out head and shoulders above everything else. WOW!! We have loved the
beautiful setting, soft footprint on the land, the warm friendly staff
the amazing fresh and delicious food, the animals and just the whole
thing. You've done wonderful here. We'll be back. "Please accept our thanks to you and to Kim for
the week we stayed with you. It was a lovely way to be with our family,
and every one was happy and enjoyed your place and the locale. You surely
had your hands full with all of us rowdy folks and yet made us feel
very welcome. You also managed to fill our bellies to the brim with
great food. We already have recommended Mayan Beach Garden to several
people, but we also do not want the area to be spoiled with the crowds
that we saw from Tulum on north. That place is a mess. David - Christmas 2006" "I am the worlds sadest traveler. I was feeling guilty about abondoning the plans with my freinds so I left very early this morning to get here in time for the <Cozumel> ferry, as it is I caught the last one by 45 minutes. The reason I am so sad is because I left paradise for a crowded yucky place. Words do not describe it. I will make the best of it. . . .I left without saying goodbye to some of the friends I made and we didn´t get a swim in. I am really sad about that. I want you to know that my stay was excellent and you and Kim made me feel very comfortable. I will look at my schedule for Feb. for a visit. . ." the runner guy Dear Kim and Marcia and the wonderful staff, Muchos Gracias for a very fun, relaxing, beautiful place you have created, especially the attention to the delicate environment, recycling, using solar etc. your hospitality and kindness will always be remembered. And. . . the delicious and fresh food, the funny Minnie Moos (what personalities) lovely snorkeling and warm staff. You have both created a super special place. Gracias Merci and Big Thanks. Chantal, Fran, Dick and Colette August 2006 Hi Marica and Kim-- I just realized, as I was daydreaming, that we forgot to write anything in that little book in our room!??! Or maybe...subconciously, we are making sure we get back there soon and you give us the same room so we can do it!?!? ;-) At any rate--your place is paradise--the room, the food, the service...everything was great! Hope all is well-- If something happens around xmas to keep a guest at home...say a sinus infection or necessary tooth extraction...please let us know--we may come down and fil the room!?!? November 2006 Please accept our thanks to you and to Kim for the week we Platers/Benners stayed with you. It was a lovely way to be with our family, and every one was happy and enjoyed your place and the locale. You surely had your hands full with all of us rowdy folks and yet made us feel very welcome. You also managed to fill our bellies to the brim with great food. We already have recommended Mayan Beach Garden to several people, but we also do not want the area to be spoiled with the crowds that we saw from Tulum on north. That place is a mess. . . .I am sure that you will see some of us back in the next few years. We all want to get out and do some more snokeling on the unspoiled reef and be out there on that lovely, wild beach again. Please give our regards to Jorge'. He was a real help to the family during that busy week. Platers/Benner (Dec 2006) "Just wanted to say thanks for such a wonderful stay. After the
boys got home they bragged about the experiences they had. I truly think
that they enjoyed themselves. . .I just wanted a nice family vacation
where TV's, playstations, or cell phones were nonexistent. When you
get time, go to
Drew and Chuck.com and click on fun stuff. This is their
website for their radio show. There are photos of our trip there. We
will send you some of the other photos with you and the boys and guests. "Geoff and I just wanted to say that we miss you both so much and your beautiful location. We are currently working on our plans for next year and we are thinking that we may fly into Mexico City and drive over to you and stay another 7 days making it a longer vacation. We will let you know when we finalize our plans. We had such an amazing time with you and your staff. I keep trying to find ways that we could make a living and life there fulltime (Dreaming, of course). Geoff misses sitting at the dinner table with Kim talking about everything from the ruins to the movies, talking is what Geoff does best. Geoff and I came to your getaway in an effort to regain ourselves and our marriage and we accomplished that and more. Not only was the scenery, location and surroundings beautiful, but meeting you both, your staff and traveling around that part of Mexico was something that we will never forget. It was truly magical and will be hard to follow in years to come. We hope that this e-mail finds everyone well and business booming!! Stay in touch and we look forward to seeing you soon." Jeff and Tosha (May 2006) " we miss you even more. And the sun. And the see. And the rays. And the snakes. And the ruins. And the people. And the food. And and and. . . Thank you, for making this so special again. Your place is like balm for the soul. " Doreen (Germany, March 2006) "We had such a wonderful time. They all appreciated that our time was our own and that they could just lie in a hammock all day and read, if that was what they wanted to do... no forced trips or activities. We all appreciated Kim's knowledge of the area and his hosting skills. He kept the conservation lively and all inclusive at those wonderful dinners. The food was so fantastic, I had forgotten how good fresh. local produce tastes versus that which is shipped from such long distances. We had such a great time exploring Kinichna, Dzibanche and Conjunto Lamay (please forgive any misspellings) at our own pace and without having to contend with huge crowds of people or seriously cleared, open, sunny areas. It was so nice to come upon the ruins in the trees. There was such a feeling of peace and awe at the sites. And we appreciated not being sunburned by being out in the open sun. Thank you so much for being such wonderful hosts. Believe me, if we ever are able to afford to come back, we will, so please keep the porch light on. Love Kathy :-)" (March 2006) "We made it home just fine with no problems. It was a long day - the traffic between Tulum and Playa was unreal! Added about 30 mins to the trip. SO glad we didn't have to deal with it much. Came home to two happy puppies, a little rain and very mild temps. Took a run in Central Park today, did laundry, etc., and are very happy to be home. Even the tabano and mosquito bites are fading........ And so much of our feeling of peace and restfulness is because of our wonderful, restorative stay with you! It was a delight, and we are already looking ahead to our schedules for next spring. Look for an email in the not-too-distant future for our 2007 rez! Kristen wants to be sure to let you know how much we loved the breakfast to go, especially the pumpkin dessert. It was a perfect treat during our long day. Thanks for all your care and concern. . . Thanks again for everything! Warm regards, Martha and Kristen (March 2006) "Thanks again for a wonderful vacation. It's not often that a place can live up to the memories we have romanticized in our dreams - but it was even better than we remembered! I can think of no better place in the world to relax." John and Linda (Dec. 2005) "Just wanted to drop you a line to Thank
You" for your warm and friendly hospitality at your Mayan Beach
Garden Resort. Your meals were delicious, Don loved your mexican pasta
dish, and me a seafood lover, really enjoyed your excellent fish meal.
. . Thank you for the news letter, it was really nice to hear from you,
and all the news, in and about Costa Maya, it feels like a second home
for us. , we met some great neighbors and getting to know the area more
each time we come, makes me feel more comfortable. We sure miss the
beautiful beaches of Costa Maya, especially the sapphire blue water.
. .Again, thank you , for we both had a wonderful time staying at MBG,
and really enjoyed everyone that we had met during our trip, we met
some very nice people. Especially having Dinner with everyone , it really
felt like an instant family. "Our vacation is finally over and we're back at work trying to re-adjust to our "normal" lives. Boy thats tough!!! We spent Christmas and New Years with family in Mexico City and since that was our first time during the holidays it was a very special and memorable experience. You know, even though the family was so sweet and they tried to make our time with them so wonderful Hector and I could'nt stop thinking and imagining ourselves back in that beautiful Costa Maya. We both just fell in love with it. We both want to thank both you and Kim for our wonderful stay there
and for the warm hospitality that each of you gave to us. Both of you
were extremely encouraging for us in having faith in pursuing our future
plans and are both great role models for this type of venture. We hope
to one day live up to those expectations and serve to encourage others
in theirs. Once again Thanks a Million !!!and we'll definetly keep in
touch." ". . .Our stay at MGB was really a pleasure for us all. If we
ever visit QR again, we will definitely schedule time with you folks
again. "Now that we are unfortunately back into the swing of our snow-filled
lives, we wanted to send you a note to thank you for your hospitality
during our recent visit. We thought we would put together a "top
10 list" about the things we loved most during our holiday at Mayan
Beach Gardens (in no real order, cause everything was equally great..) ". . .Just wanted to thank you for your warm hospitality during our stay at Mayan Beach Garden. I don't think that either I or my mom could ever imagine getting to stay in a place like yours! I guess some things are "meant to be" and certainly this one. You made our trip unforgettable in every aspect. We were served great food, spend days in a very relaxing environment and even got some adventure during our little drive up to Punta Herrera! :) We thank Hurricane Wilma for bringing us to your place! Thanks once again for everything you did for us and we wish you the best. Best regards Sara and Elna from Sweden" (November 2005) "Michael and I had a wonderful time. We made it home with no snags. . . This trip was a true "mission accomplished" - neither one of us thought about work one iota. We did not miss cell phones, tv, computer, etc... it was great!! We think you guys have a great place there. You all are so gracious and accommodating. It is the kind of place that you want to tell everyone you know but then again - you don't. The snorkeling was incredible, the food was incredible, the surroundings were incredible. We appreciate all the info from Kim on the various things we needed info on. We loved our trip to Dzibanche. We loved the snorkeling at the point where you told us to go, it was just fantastic. We mostly enjoyed just relaxing on the Palapa after dinner (Michael in the comfy chairs and me in the hammock) enjoying the breeze blowing in on us. The day we spent just laying around the cabana, snorkeling and napping was the best!! I suppose Miss Moo will have to find someone else's shoes to fall in love with. It was so funny when Michael and I fell asleep on the Palapa one night and he woke up with Miss Moo sleeping in his lap, too! Alex, Adrianna and everyone else were so friendly and fun. We enjoyed the community dining area and meeting the other folks that were there; Eduardo & Judy and family, Bob & Wendy and family - it was so interesting to sit around talking with everyone. You will most definitely see us again! Thanks again for everything and for being part of our most relaxing and wonderful vacation to date!! I snapped this pic yesterday morning around 6:15 a.m. and it is now my desktop background... my immediate escape. Thanks much " --- Deb & Michael, (August 2005) "Every detail about MBG surpassed our expectations. The accommodations and grounds were exactly what one might imagine when fantasizing of a peaceful tropical paradise. There were so many pleasant surprises that we had not expected. Each meal was a delightful experience. We found ourselves looking forward to them not only for the excellent food but also the pleasure of visiting with the other interesting guests. I was surprised that we could actually enter the water right from the
beach and snorkel out to a living coral reef! Many places make the claim
but at El Placer, it wasn't exaggerated in the least! Last but certainly
not the least, I'd like to comment on your hammocks. Not only was the
placement and the quality of the hammocks superb, Kim was a wonderful
source of information on the finer points of hammock quality. "
"Thought I'd drop you a note to let you know that
we are safely home in cold Idaho. . .We arrived to rain and temperatures
in the low 40's on Tuesday evening. "We had an absolutely fabulous stay with you all and already talk about when to go back. Both MaryAnn and I tanked after we got back even tho the trip was uneventful: we simply missed you all, the place itself, and the community you are building. We were touched especially by Beau's generosity and warmth; please do say hello to him and his lovely wife for us. You and Kim were wonderfully welcoming and we enjoyed Dave's company (Nickie too) immensely. The "Garden" was a visit to paradise for us...we haven't stopped talking about the food! And I just researched and bought a new comprehensive birding guide in preparation for our return! Our best to all of you at the Garden," Roger (03/2005) "We just wanted to thank you for making our honeymoon memorable and relaxing. We loved our Cabana, the food, and hospitality of you and the staff. Dinner spent with the other guests always was an adventure in listening, as you had no idea where the conversation would end up. (Especially with a radiologist, and OB-GYN, a Veterinarian, your husband, and a couple of teenagers at the table.) We enjoyed our tour to the Biosphere, snorkeling right out front, and our numerous walks along the beach. The birding is great right there on your property, you have everything a birder wants right in your backyard. We have no hesitation in recommending you to our friends, or to anyone who wants something other than a big box resort mexican vacation. Thanks again!" Norm & Tricia (03/2005) Bothel, Washington "It was......fantaastic.....beautiful......relaxing ......everything we were wanting yet thought we'd never find. We're torn between wanting to tell everyone we know about this place and not letting anyone in on the secret. We will be back. That is something we no longer have any control over! Muchas Gracias for all you've done! See you . . . sooner vs. later if all goes well. We wish you all the best. Hasta Luego," "We absolutely loved your place: the room, the food, the beach, and especially the people. Please feel free to quote us, and let us know if there's anything we can do to help you succeed. Great spot!" The Hayes, Washington "We can't wait to come back!" The Burdicks, California "I wanted to thank you both again for a great time at Mayan Beach Garden. We loved it there! I know both Al & I have been telling everyone what a great place to get away. We've been sending pictures to everyone. In all, we took 175 pictures. Thanks for all the good tips on where to go. We loved the Si'an Kaan. The beaches were unreal!! We enjoyed your delicious meals. I've made the banana pancakes, but not as good as Alex's. The guys were great and let them know again how much we enjoyed them. Kim, thanks for breaking the ice at the supper table. You made us all feel at ease. Marcia, thanks for putting that picture of Allen on your site. He was pretty pleased. I was hoping you might do that. We got back here and, believe it or not, it was in the 70's. It's been hard getting back into the swing of things, though. I keep visioning that beautif ul view that you have. It seems like it went by so fast. You guys sure do have the right idea. What a beautiful spot! Give our best to Raphael, Alex and Louis. I thought you might like this picture we took of all of you. You should put this on your site, too. Thanks so much again for your hospitality and kindness. You made us feel at home. Can't wait to come and visit again someday!" Debbie and Allen (April 2005) "Wish we were back in Placer in your place. Please say Thank You to Moses & Carolina, they are such beautiful kind people. Thank you for a very beautiful place to live in for a few days, we just loved it & the view made us so homesick for Fiji." Neil & Ann "We cannot begin to thank you enough for the wonderful time we had at the Mayan Beach Garden...a home away from home. It was truly magical." Jamie & Abi, UK "There are no words to express our feelings! It was wonderful to spend time at Mayan Beach with you. We look forward to coming again. I hope you know how helpful you have been, you are so open, it was great sharing ideas and dreams." Robin and Camille "We had a fantastic time in Mexico. The space and quality of the rooms at MBG exceeded our expectations! Your private location on the beach made our vacation very special. We also appreciated the service we received. Please let Moises, Caralina, and Sophia know that we enjoyed their company as well as the service -- especially the food -- we REALLY loved the food. Finally, a pleasant surprise to our stay was the guided tours to the ruins. We had no idea how fun it would be to walk around the ruins listening to Kim describe how the people used to live and operate in the community. Kim is a great tour guide and we can't wait to return -- we are already planning our next visit ! " The Mortensens, Washington (Feb. 2004) "We arrived home early this morning in a snowstorm - always makes you feel better about spending the money to go to Mexico on spring break. Just want to tell you thanks again for your wonderful hospitality and delicious food. We recommended your place to a couple of groups we met afterword and will continue to do so. In my fantasy I want to come down for a week (or a month) by myself, bring lots of good books, eat your good food (never got any good salsa fresca after we left), snorkel, and drink a margarita or 2 a day.. . .Thanks for everything," Sue MacCarthy (March 2005) "We wanted to thank you for such a wonderful introduction to "El Placer". Your hospitality, comfortable rooms and yummy meals were such a delight! We really miss our "new friends." Say hi to Moses and family . . .they were so sweet! Give our best to the whole community and hope the "Garden" is coming along as you planned!" Cynthia and Jeff May "I want to thank you for preserving a little spot of Heaven for us gringos to enjoy ... I would (and already have) recommend your beautiful place to anyone seeking to restore their soul next to El Mar Caribe... I hope all is well for you. Again, thank you for sharing your beautiful beach and cabanas with us; I can't wait to come back! Oh, and do tell people who want to come there but are afraid to rent a car (like i was) that driving in Mexico is not so bad; I actually loved it... it was an adventure!!! Hasta pronto, "As I sit here in my home office trying to catch up on literally hundreds of emails, its 50 degrees outside and raining, - my mind keeps wandering every few minutes to the beautiful beaches, and new found friends on the Costa Maya. Kathy and I had such a wonderful time at MBG that it’s hard to put into words. You and Kim, and all your great helpers; made us feel like family ; not guests. We simply can;t adequately express our gratitude. Thats all for now. I included a picture ofjust another ugly sunrise at MBG." John -( April 2005) "We just wanted to let you both know how much we enjoyed our stay at your place. . . I contemplated making another reservation as soon as this one was winding down.. . .Kim took care of us well, as did Carolina, Moses and the kids. You've got a great little spot there, you guys. I've never contemplated or desired owning land in Mexico, near the ocean, (being more of a western Wyoming kind of guy) but staying at your place had me looking longingly at the undeveloped chunks along the coast as I drove around. . . This was the first time snorkeling for both of us and I think it definitely made a life-long convert out of Grace. Those little reefs and coral heads are beautiful. . . We had a great time. Grace got in some much needed rest and I guess it shows because some of her colleagues mentioned how relaxed she looks. Hope that look lasts! As for me, I got tan... and that always fades but the fond memories we have of the Mayan Beach Garden surely wont. We look forward to staying with you again. " Sincerely, "Doug and I want to thank you for the wonderful time we had at the Mayan Beach Garden! What a fantastic jewel you have there! Kim was so busy the last day we were there and we had to leave at o'dark-thirty the next morning to head back up to Cancun to catch our flight. So we were unable to thank him and to say "hasta luego" (because we will be back!). He's doing an awesome job wearing all the hats it takes to run and build the business! Please tell him we missed seeing him and what a gracious host he was to ensure we had a delightful stay. Also we can't thank him enough for educating us on the "ins-and-outs" of owning land in Mexico. Thanks again and we'll see you down there very soon! " Doug and Liz Moultrie "We have been very busy since our return to the world, but have been meaning to write to tell you both what a great time we had at your beautiful little getaway. We appreciate the facility you have built, the food, the wonderful staff and mostly the both of you. The bad news is that you will be stuck with seeing more of us over the months to come. Thanks again and see you soon. " John and Valerie McChristy "We wanted to drop you a note and thank you for the wonderful time we had staying at MBG. It was more than we expected and we can't wait to come back! Please send us your chocolate mint cake recipe (if you don't mind) - that was my (Carolyn's) favorite. And do you know how difficult it is to find chayote in Virginia? lol...your cooking was one of the highlights of the trip. I can't keep enough fresh tomatoes in my house for pico de gallo. Your cabanas are awesome - the snorkeling was unreal and your hospitality - the best. I am attaching a photo of Edu (from the ranch) - she was a pleasure to spend time with on the horseback ride. thanks again Kim and Marcia - we look forward to seeing you again" ;-) Mark and Carolyn Famiglietti Just a quick note to let you know we just got home. Had a great time. I've attached a few pictures we took at your place. It simply doesn't get any better. I posted a long trip report with pictures here: http://www.ag2networks.com/CostaMaya/cm1.htm Thanks, Ivan & Tracy "I just wanted to send you a little note to
thank you for yours & Kim's great hospitality while we stayed at
your little hotel. The food was so very tasty & Kim did his best
to make us feel at home. Eric really enjoyed his conversations
with Kim.
We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone
who wants a nice relaxing atmosphere & a really nice place to stay!"
Bridget "Tom and I made it home in great shape, give or take a weather delay or so. Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed staying at MBG. Great food, great hosts, great facilities. We will certainly recommend your inn to anyone wanting a quiet, relaxing place. One of the nights we were there, you served a squash soup. I was wondering if you would feel inclined to share your recipe. . . Again, thanks for a wonderful 3 days. " Ginger Fears "WOW - WE HAD SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVELY TIME AT YOUR PLACE. Everything exceeded our expectations - particularly your personal touch and the care that goes into each of the great meals you and Alex prepare. We made it home and actually got all 2,875 sea-beans through customs! (MBG NOTE: check out www.seabean.com) We are all already looking forward to next year - our group may be as large as 10 for next year. Talk with you soon - we love Mayan Beach Garden and really appreciate how special you made our trip." Christopher "Thanks again for the wonderful stay we had at your hotel. The food was great, the room comfortable and best of all was meeting you and your wife and having so many wonderful conversations with the other guests. We will return." Moe and Lou Pintkowski "...as we now endure temperatures below zero with wind chill factors of -35, we often go over our pictures of our lovely week in Placer where the weather AND THE PEOPLE were warm and pleasant! Your wonderful Mayan Beach Garden was good medicine and we'll never forget it. Thank you soooo very much for all you put into your work. It seems like a labor of love because that's what we felt surrounded by when we were there!" Love, Marilynne, Kirstin, Emily and Aaron NOTE from MBG: We love you too! "We had a great time. Marc and MaryJo (3/2005) California
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