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Pool view from condo at sunset!

Pool view from condo at sunset! Beautiful attention to detail in this living room! Romantic bedroom Beautiful handmade mahogany cabinets, TV, and mirrors. Open the screen door off the bedroom to a perfect spot for coffee!

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  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:Yes

IN A NUTSHELL: Our poolside Arena Blanca condos are situated amid tropical flowers, palm trees, with a gorgeous pool. Guests rave about the beauty and quality we have created for them including the new rooftop terrace with jacuzzi, lounge & dining furniture, shade palapa with wonderful views of the Caribbean and the city of Playa. (You asked, we delivered!)

Book this condo and you'll get beautiful architecture, tasteful interior design, cleanliness,security, friendly management, all for a great value. Perfectly situated in the newer North End of Playa, a few steps to Fifth Ave, Mamitas and Kool Beaches, and great restaurants, including Cocina 38, Piola, Kool Fish, and La Cueva del Chango. Enjoy close proximity to yoga bliss in the Shangri-la Garden and the Playa Sports Center with tennis, running track, basketball and salsa aerobics! Reserve today and learn why we have full occupancy during high season. Prices INCLUDE all fees, nothing added to the bill. Inquire about last minute specials. We look forward to welcoming you!

MORE INFO: Picking the right condo from a website can be scary! So you will pat yourself on the back when you see these beautiful condos at Arena Blanca, close to the beach AND Fifth Avenue. But far enough from the night clubs to get a GREAT night's sleep!

We designed our condos to easily accommodate four people, with built-in mahogany cabinets and two bathrooms. Our customers have raved about the beauty and convenience we created for them. But if you need two-bedrooms, look at our spectacular penthouse at VRBO # 114396

Our poolside condos are tastefully and tropically decorated, with views of the gorgeous tiled pool and gardens. You'll love the peace and quiet of the garden level including the lovely small garden terrace off the master bedroom. Linen drapes and top down/bottom up cellular shades provide privacy as needed. Guests can upgrade to use of our private ROOFTOP TERRACE, with a romantic shade palapa, jacuzzi, lounging/dining/ sleeping furniture, and lovely views of the Caribbean and the city of Playa.

Arena Blanca is perfectly situated in the newer North End of Playa, a few steps to the quaint shops and restaurants of "Little Italy" on Fifth Avenue. We are centrally located without being smack dab in the touristy (noisy) downtown.

And the beaches?! Arena Blanca is on 38th St, the landscaped gateway to the famous Shangri-la and Mamitas Beaches (200 yds away). Tall, tan, young, and handsome, you'll find the most beautiful beach-goers in the Mayan Riviera here.

Arena Blanca has full-time management and staff; our motto is Clean & Green. You will see the difference! And our prices INCLUDE all fees (no booking/service/amenity fees), bottled water, wireless internet, and courtesy cellular phone.

Be sure to click below to read comments from our many happy guests.

Keywords: Condominium

Property Type

      • Condo

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome:

            Your kids will love the pool at our condo, in fact, they may never want to go to the beach. (But you'll make 'em, cause it's the Caribbean, darn it!)...morecollapse

          • Wheelchair Accessible
          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms

          • 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
          • Bedroom 1
          • Convertible bed(s)
          • Details:

            King size beds (1) We like quality and comfort and this King-Size Bed is firm and soft. You'll love the tropical headboard, the plush bedding and the bed-side reading lamps., Queen size Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) The sofa sleeper is pretty good. Nice closets/drawers for clothing storage in living room....morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 1.5 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Cooking Utensils
          • Refrigerator
          • Catering Available
          • Dishwasher
          • Kitchen

          Amenities

          • Parking Off Street
          • Linens Provided
          • Air Conditioning
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Washing Machine

          Entertainment

          • DVD Player
          • CD Player
          • Satellite / Cable

          Communications

              • Wireless Internet:

                Bring your own computer to up wireless internet service from the office. You may need to sit at the poolside palapa for service....morecollapse

              Pool & Spa

                  • Communal Pool:

                    We went to extra lengths (and expense) designing the pool and palapa. You'll love the Caribbean blue color and the size. It's big!...morecollapse

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Balcony:

                    You'll love sitting on the terracotta tiled terrace, overlooking the pool, for coffee or margaritas. And the garden terrace off the bedroom is "muy bueno". Very nice!...morecollapse

                  • Gazebo:

                    The palapa covered island at the pool is an awesome shady spot to read, drink, talk, and play cards!...morecollapse

                  Activities

                  • Zoo
                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Tennis
                  • Basketball Court
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Cycling
                  • Fishing
                  • Snorkeling/Diving
                  • Parasailing
                  • Kayaking
                  • Fitness Center
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Shopping
                  • Boating
                  • Restaurants
                  • Cinemas
                  • Swimming
                  • Sailing
                   

                  Reviews

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                  • A honeymoon we will NEVER forget

                    A honeymoon we will NEVER forget

                    • Guest From the USA with love
                    • Date of stay 03/12/12
                    • Review Submitted 03/18/12
                    My wife and I came here and stayed for one week for our belated honeymoon and we will never forget it. It was seven days and nights of absolute bliss. We stayed in the roof-top suite and just loved every second. The staff was very kind and the location is ideal for anyone that likes conveinience and things that are cool. Great dining, easy to buy stuff to make meals, the beach is a five minute walk away, and the location makes it so if you wanna keep it low key you may, and if you wanna get wild, fun is just blocks away. So sad we must leave but we will be back!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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                  • Wonderful homey stay with great personal service

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                    Wonderful homey stay with great personal service

                    • Guest Liza M.
                    • Date of stay 05/01/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    Came to Playa with my husband and 10 month-old son. We were in search of a place that had the comforts of home, especially with a baby--so kitchen and laundry were key. This place was just about perfect! We loved the layout and the design of the space. Lots of room, closets, towel racks, etc. The bathroom was an added surprise. It has two sinks and toilets flanking a shower area. Each is divided by a sliding door. So two or more people have plenty of room and privacy. We opted to also rent out the terrace and it was fabulous! Our son loved the plunge pool and the waterfall! It was a great space to hangout--day or night. The staff was all fantastic and always helpful when we needed something. Felt like we got the privacy and quiet time we wanted, yet help was just a short distance away if needed. Speaking of distance--it was the perfect location. Walked to everything, yet at the quiet north end of town. When we wanted to get to the other end right away, say for breakfast, we just took a $2 taxi and were there within a few minutes. Nothing bad to say here. Just come and stay! You won't regret it! Thanks, Judy!!!

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                  • Wonderful homey stay with great personal service

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                    Wonderful homey stay with great personal service

                    • Guest Liza M.
                    • Date of stay 05/01/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    Came to Playa with my husband and 10 month-old son. We were in search of a place that had the comforts of home, especially with a baby--so kitchen and laundry were key. This place was just about perfect! We loved the layout and the design of the space. Lots of room, closets, towel racks, etc. The bathroom was an added surprise. It has two sinks and toilets flanking a shower area. Each is divided by a sliding door. So two or more people have plenty of room and privacy. We opted to also rent out the terrace and it was fabulous! Our son loved the plunge pool and the waterfall! It was a great space to hangout--day or night. The staff was all fantastic and always helpful when we needed something. Felt like we got the privacy and quiet time we wanted, yet help was just a short distance away if needed. Speaking of distance--it was the perfect location. Walked to everything, yet at the quiet north end of town. When we wanted to get to the other end right away, say for breakfast, we just took a $2 taxi and were there within a few minutes. Nothing bad to say here. Just come and stay! You won't regret it! Thanks, Judy!!!

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                  • Beautiful and spacious condo

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                    Beautiful and spacious condo

                    • Guest Michael
                    • Date of stay 07/04/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    5 of 5 Very beautiful and spacious condo. Nice pool. And private roof top is amazing! Two convenience store only one block away. Staff is very nice to us. And the price is very reasonable. My family of 4 had a good time in arena Blanca and feel it is better than staying at 4-star hotel!

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                  • Wonderful!!!

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                    Wonderful!!!

                    • Guest -DR
                    • Date of stay 06/19/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    5 of 5 We were going to Mexico for our niece's wedding in Riviera Maya. When we inquired about the condo, all information was sent promptly. When we arrived, we were very happy that we went to Playa del Carmen. The condo was very nicely decorated, clean and the staff was very friendly. The location was perfect, just a short walk to the beach, shopping and restaurants. The pool was always clean and the water was heavenly. It felt like a warm bath. We felt at home and never once had any problems. The owner Judy Hoechler was very thorough with the information sent to us about the condo and the area. We will definitely be going to Playa del Carmen and arena Blanca!

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                  • Absolutley Beautiful!

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                    Absolutley Beautiful!

                    • Guest -Rose
                    • Date of stay 07/23/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    5 of 5 I loved arena Blanca. What a beautiful place to stay. It was very nice. The staff was really nice and very helpful. I felt very safe and comfortable. Thank you for such a fabulous place to stay. I will be back to stay in the near future.

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                  • Absolutley Beautiful!

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                    Absolutley Beautiful!

                    • Guest -Rose
                    • Date of stay 07/23/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    5 of 5 I loved arena Blanca. What a beautiful place to stay. It was very nice. The staff was really nice and very helpful. I felt very safe and comfortable. Thank you for such a fabulous place to stay. I will be back to stay in the near future.

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                  • Nicest apartment we could have wished for

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                    Nicest apartment we could have wished for

                    • Guest -Andreas
                    • Date of stay 08/13/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    5 of 5 We stayed at arena Blanca for two weeks in august 2010. We had read the positive reviews at Tripadvisor but we were even more impressed with the apartment when we got there. To start with our flat (ground floor, next to the pool) was *very* fully stocked - incl. washing machine, dishwasher, mobile phone, baby cot, blender, 2 aircons, beach chairs and umbrella.. I don't think you can get these amenities even on a 5* hotel. The apartment was clean and very spacious - incl. a comfortable bedroom, 2 bathrooms, living room and spacious view to the front pool. The condo manager (Angeles) is also very helpful in everything we needed during our two weeks of stay (incl. a baby chair for feeding!). The beach is around 6-7 minutes walk and it's one of the nicest beaches in Playa where you get mostly locals and no club noise. Location-wise, the apartment is on 5th avenue and 38th and it would take us 25 minutes to walk all the way to the other end of the 5th avenue, so not too far from all the Playa action. The apartment was also extremely good value for money - probably as much as we would have paid for a standard 3* or 4* hotel room in the area. We would totally recommend it for anyone visiting Playa - family, couples or individuals.

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                  • Playa del paradise!

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                    Playa del paradise!

                    • Guest Mathew
                    • Date of stay 11/17/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    I decided to go to Playa Del Carmen to celebrate my 50th birthday... I had stayed at arena Blanca for a few days with friends and booked again at arena Blanca as I am familiar with the owners... it once again exceeded my expectations! The condos are so comfortable, they have everything you'll need on your trip... the plush garden landscaping by the pool is lush! The location is perfect... you are a short walk from everything you want to do... a minute to the beach... a few more to the hot spots in town... The managers are very helpful... and it is safe! I also feel compelled to mention that we did some traveling around the Yucatan and everywhere we went was wonderful and safe! There are some incredible treasures to be visited while in Mexico and the people were very inviting!

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                  • Wonderful vacation rental!

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                    Wonderful vacation rental!

                    • Guest serenity628
                    • Date of stay 11/15/10
                    • Review Submitted 09/02/11
                    My husband and I and our 12 year-old granddaughter stayed here for four nights in November. This is a beautiful vacation rental, with everything we needed to be comfortable. The staff is terrific! The location is good, close to everything, and a short walk to the beach. We were quite comfortable and felt welcome. We would stay here again.

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                  Base Rates
                  Summer Season.. June 1-Nov 14 ... $875/week, $150/nt by owner approval
                  Fall Season... Nov 15-Dec 14 ...  $1120/week, $175/nt by owner approval
                  Christmas/New Years Dec 15-Jan 12... $1575/week... (1 wk minimum)
                  High Season 2012, Jan 13-May 31 ... $1120/week, $175/nt
                  $20/night for SEMI-PRIVATE Rooftop terrace upgrade. $50/night for PRIVATE use.
                  Prices include bottled water, wireless internet, midweek maid service
                  

                  Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 2005

                  About the owner: We hail from the beautiful northern latitudes of the beautiful state of Wisconsin.

                  Why the Owner Chose Arena Blanca:
                  We built Arena Blanca in 2005.

                  The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
                  The main benefits of Arena Blanca are beautiful design, excellent location, and good maintenance.


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                  • Primary: + 608 792 9259

                   

                  Photos

                  • Pool view from condo at sunset!

                    Pool view from condo at sunset!

                  • Romantic bedroom

                    Romantic bedroom

                  • Open the screen door off the bedroom to a perfect spot for coffee!

                    Open the screen door off the bedroom to a perfect spot for coffee!

                  • Beautiful attention to detail in this living room!

                    Beautiful attention to detail in this living room!

                  • Beautiful handmade mahogany cabinets, TV, and mirrors.

                    Beautiful handmade mahogany cabinets, TV, and mirrors.

                  Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #113711

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                  1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom
                  Sleeps 4


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