Location: Arena Blanca, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (Calle 38 between 5th and 10th Ave.) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Condominium
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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : 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 Bed
- Convertible Bed : The sofa sleeper is pretty good. Nice closets/drawers for clothing storage in living room.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Shared 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!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available
- 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!
- Gazebo : The palapa covered island at the pool is an awesome shady spot to read, drink, talk, and play cards!
- Communications
- WiFi (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.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : 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!)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Base Rates
High Season 2010, Jan 06-May 31 ... $1120/week, $175/nt by owner approval
Summer Season.. May 31-Nov 15 ... $875/week, $125/nt by owner approval
Fall Season... Nov.16-Dec.15 ... $1120/week, $160/nt by owner approval
Christmas/New Years Dec 16-Jan 8... $1550/week... (1 wk minimum)
Upgrade for rooftop rental:
$20/night for SEMI-PRIVATE use or $50/night for PRIVATE use.
Prices includes all fees, bottled water, wireless internet,and cellular phone.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
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.
Owner's Map of Arena Blanca
We hail from the beautiful northern latitudes of the beautiful state of Wisconsin.
Property Photos
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- Pool view from condo at sunset! - Playa del Carmen Vacation Condo Rental
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- Beautiful attention to detail in this living room! - Playa del Carmen Vacation Condo Rental
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- Romantic bedroom - Playa del Carmen Vacation Condo Rental
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- Beautiful handmade mahogany cabinets, TV, and mirrors.
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- Open the screen door off the bedroom to a perfect spot for coffee!
Traveler Reviews (23)
Wonderful homey stay with great personal service
Guest: Liza M.
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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
Guest: Liza M.
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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
Guest: Michael
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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!!!
Guest: -DR
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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!
Guest: -Rose
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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!
Guest: -Rose
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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
Guest: -Andreas
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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!
Guest: Mathew
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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!
Guest: serenity628
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
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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Charming and Quiet Getaway
Guest: -Michael & Teresa
(La Crosse, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10
Review Submitted: 09/02/11
My husband and I really enjoy our stay at arena Blanca. I was very impressed with how clean our condo was. I always go into the vacation rentals that we stay in and "touch up" the cleaning that has already been done, but no need to do that here! The gardens around the grounds are just gorgeous...so many flowers. My husband and I stayed in unit #2 (ground level). There are a total of 11 units and it appeared that there were only two other units occupied during our stay. It was very quiet ecxept for the street noise...but that wasn't too bad either. Our a/C didn't work correctly when we first got there but we called angeles and it was fixed immediately. Everyone was extaordinarily helpful and friendly. The bed is a bit hard but other than that it was just perfect!!! We were provided with a cell phone to make local calls, plenty of drinking water, washer/dryer, ironing board...ect. We had all the comforts of home. We would definitely consider staying at arena Blanca again.
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