A PERFECT Thanksgiving & 3 weeks at the Hacienda San Jose "Fiesta Playa"

Guest: Merryplayatraveler (United States)
Date of Stay: 11/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/15/11

"An EXCELLENT CHOICE, wish it was longer!" Our stay at this San Jose Hacienda condo exceeded our expectation as to size, location, condition and amenities. We received GREAT service and timely communications from the Owner Scott and once in Playa, from "Mexico Escapes" (the local mgmt company) Many THANKS to SIMON!. This was our fourth trip to Playa del Carmen and this has been our BEST choice (so far). This is the 1st review we have ever written. Many other rentals we have used on VBRO really feel like "rentals" but not this condo! We were extremely happy that the owners clearly know how to provide the comfort, amenities, cleanliness and services so you feel like you are in a well cared for home. Please know if you are physically challenged with stairs this may not work for you. We are lucky to be healthy and the view from the top deck is simple motivation especially with a cold margarita at sunset or to hang out in the hammock and read a book or two! Thanks again to Scott, Dan and Simon (we wish you rental success, you deserve it and we hope to be back in 2012!)

Owner response:Thank you for your comments and hope to have you return soon. So happy our home exceeded your expectations. We do have a wonderful management team!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Relaxing, Enjoyable Holiday

Guest: tanlines58 (Penticton, British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

I apologize for being somewhat tardy with this review. My wife and I -- along with another couple -- spent two weeks at Fiesta Playa in March of 2010. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time and the condo exceeded our expectations. The location is great. Only a block off Fifth Avenue, but away from all of the noise. Also a short walk to the beach, although with so much on our plate durung our stay, we only actually went to the beach twice. We usually walked to the Mega store (about a 15-minute walk) for supplies every couple of days. Getting away from Fifth Avenue also opened our eyes to countless smaller restaurants. The kitchen was great. Large enough for three people to work together The bedrooms were also very comfortable. Our favour spot in the condo was the roof-top patio where we gathered for our morning coffee -- to plan the day ahead -- and for our evening cocktails to wind down. There were a few minor bumps in the road, but they were handled quickly and efficienty by the property managers. All in all, if we decide to return to Playa del Carmen in the future, we would probably look at staying at Fiesta Playa again.

Owner response:Our condo is very spacious with over 2100 sqft and a huge private terrace. Our location can't be beat. So glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for posting.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect beach getaway

Guest: BrooklynClasby (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/23/11

We had such an amazing time!!!!!  We are already planning our next trip back ASAP!  The house was amazing just as you promised and we fell in love with Playa. All of the advice and tips that you akk offered was perfect You were so right about going in October. It did rain but the house had umbrellas and the massages, bars, and shops were a quick and easy walk even in the rain and was surprisingly relaxing and a great start to our vacation. We basically took all of yall's recommendations. Kool was great the service was amazing if you go ask for gabriel or fernando. Erik was great we took his advice and he got us to tulum early before the crowds. When we finished he took us to akumal and had us rent the snorkels at the turtle place and then went to the lagoon and then back to the turtles. He was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable. One night we even slept on the roof deck in the hammock! The roof top deck was by far the best part of the house. Also the concierge was extremely catering-they changed the code and forgot to tell us so on Monday they showed up with a bottle of wine. Simon was quick to give us suggestions and book a few things for us.  Thank you again for all of your help.

Owner response:Thanks for your great review. We offer a wonderful private driver and are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Our management team is the best in Playa.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Wonderful time at Hacienda San Jose

Guest: Family of four (Victoria)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

My husband and I, along with our two teenage daughters, had a wonderful stay here in March of 2011. This was our first time to this coast of Mexico, and it was everything we hoped it would be. The condo is exactly as you imagine from the photographs and it is literally steps to both 5th Avenue and the beach. Fantastic restaurants are also just around the corner! We felt very safe in this neighborhood and our young teens enjoyed the freedom of walking up and down 5th Avenue by themselves to shop and explore, while we relaxed in the condo or sat in a restaurant on the avenue. The unit has everything you need with excellent cleaning service. The deck was an oasis and it was very quiet up there. Our girls also enjoyed the pool. The complex is small and everyone was very friendly. We also stayed in a top end all inclusive for a few days (as an experiment) and we all agreed that staying in Scott's condo was the highlight of our trip. We particularly appreciated all the help Scott gave us in terms of advice on where to go and sightseeing. Highly recommended.

Owner response:We are in a very safe location. Our private rooftop terrace is great for relaxing and enjoying the ocean views and breeze. Thanks for sharing your opinion of our property and gald it was all you expected.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

We had a blast!

Guest: DN (Chicago, IL )
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

Our vacation was wonderful. We loved your place, clean, bright, breezy (had the windows open the whole week didn't need the air) and great décor. The location was great, we walked everywhere. Most of the restaurants we liked the best were not on 5th Ave, every place open late. The beach is just around the corner. Shopping just steps away. The pool and court yard are clean, quiet and well maintained.

Owner response:Our location can't be beat. Just steps to 5th avenue, shopping and the beach. Thanks for sharing!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Wow! Wonderful location, stunning views, and all the amenities

Guest: Michelle (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 08/19/10 Review Submitted: 09/24/10

We stayed at this lovely penthouse in the middle of august. I went with my two kids and the nanny. The weather forecast was for thunder storms everyday. Don't let the forecasts scare you off. We had 20 minutes of rain on 2 different days out of 6 and that was it! Otherwise it was sun, glorious sun! This lovely penthouse was just what we needed for our stay and worked perfectly for the 4 of us. We used the grocery delivery service offered by the property management company which worked wonderfully. They were able to get everything we had requested including fresh spinach! The full kitchen allowed us to cook for ourselves when we felt like staying in and the amazing location gave us access to Playa's best restaurants! The top level patio afforded stunning views and a wonderful place for the family to hang out and BBQ in the evenings. The pool was perfect for the kids as there is a nice shallow area separate from the deep end. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Owner response:Our property manager lives in Playa. They have their own crew and are available 24X7. They all speak English and will make your stay a memorable one plus our location can't be beat!. Thank you Michelle and hope to have you again real soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Heaven on Earth!!!!

Guest: Anita (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Date of Stay: 02/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/17/10

I could not have been more pleased with my stay in this condo. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the large roof top terrace. Ocean views and sea breezes make for a VERY RELAXING vacation. The property was well maintained with a fully equipped kitchen if you wanted to cook. However, with so many nearby restaurants we didn't find it necessary to do so. The location was ideal. Close to the beach and a block off of 5th Avenue. We discussed renting a car but it just wasn't necessary. Thank you for providing wifi. Can’t leave home without it. I look forward to many more stays in this condo and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a first class condo, in an excellent location, at a reasonable price. Thank you again!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Juan Varela (Markham, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 02/15/10 Review Submitted: 02/15/10

We just came back from Playa del Carmen where we stayed 1 week. Easily one of our top 3 vacations ever.Great location conveniently located; close to Quinta Avenida and the beach. One of the things we wanted was to drive around the Mayan Riviera; that is why we looked for an apartment rather than a Hotel. Paying for an All-Inclusive hotel makes you stay there…we looked for the freedom to hang around. It was worth it... we went to Akumal, Coba, Xcaret and Coconut beach; all beautiful places.As we heard multiple times, it was close to paradise.Great place; great food; amazing views. Unforgettable memories.Juan Varela and Family

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Guest: pat hutchings (omaha, ne)
Date of Stay: 02/02/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/10

We had a wonderful time at Fiesta Playa. The management team was helpful, the condo was fully equipped and very clean,and the location was perfect. Five stars!

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Guest: veronica10 (culver city, ca)
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 07/23/09

Our family loved Fiesta Playa! The condo itself is beautiful with very relaxing Mexican decor. It was very convenient to everything: the beach, restaurants, Mega and La Michoacana (yum!). The staff was wonderful and Hortensia the house keeper was amazingly thorough. We would love to go back next year (maybe for 2 weeks) and will definitely let you know. Thanks again for a beautiful vacation, Paul, Veronica, Elian & Lola Pellegrin

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