Guest Bedroom; sleeping loft with queen bed is accessed from this room.
Location: Arena Blanca, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (Close to Mamitas Beaches) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Not all penthouses can be "on" the beach but our beautiful Arena Blanca penthouse is the best off beach penthouse in Playa del Carmen! And just a flip-flop (3 minutes) away from the white sands of the Caribbean. See our personal website (listed below "Links to more information") for more info.
Picking the right condo from a website can be treacherous, so you will pat yourself on the back when you see these beautiful condos at Arena Blanca. When you pull up to the hand-wrought iron gates, you'll know you have arrived! Classic Spanish architecture, thoughtful space-planning, and tasteful interior design make this one of the classiest condos in Playa del Carmen.
The penthouse is tastefully decorated with a focus on natural materials making it warm and elegant. Marble floors, mahogany cabinets, and beautiful furnishings abound.
The master bedroom suite features a brick boveda ceiling and a queen-sized wicker bed. The large master bathroom features double sinks, a huge rainwater shower and marble galore.
The guest room has a king-sized bed with a private full bathroom. To provide extra sleeping space, we've added a sleeping loft with a queen-sized bed.
The large rooftop terrace, overlooks the island of Cozumel, the city of Playa del Carmen and the Caribbean Sea... perfect for sunning, drinking, dining, and lounging. Construction will begin in October to add soaking pool and palapa! Revive your love of life or your love life, or both!
Arena Blanca is perfectly situated in the newer North End of Playa on Fifth Ave & Via 38th, an upscale neighborhood with excellent restaurants (including Cocina 38 & La Cueva del Chango), the new Vida Spa and Salon, and a few minute walk to the 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 adjacent to the famous Shangri-la and Mamitas Beaches (2 blocks). Tall, tan, young, and handsome, you'll find the most beautiful beach-goers in the Mayan Riviera here.
And for the windy days away from the beach, enjoy our beautiful large pool with lounge chairs and a shady island palapa... a perfect place to stay cool especially with a margarita in hand!
Arena Blanca has full-time management and staff; our motto is Clean & Green. You will see the difference. And our prices include bottled water, and courtesy cellular phone. ALL fees are included in the price. NO extra service fees or booking fees attached.
If your desired dates are booked, please contact us for our full schedule. If you only need one bedroom, look at our poolside condo, VRBO # 113711.
See our personal website for more info: playaisfun dot com.
Be sure to click below to read all the comments from our many happy guests.
Here's are just a few:
"Excellente!" Number one, the place is absolutely beautiful..well kept grounds, great security. Everyone was very friendly. The Penthouse was just stunning..The terrace every morning to drink coffee was so lovely. In the evenings cocktails up on the rooftop was such a perfect way to wind down after a day at the beach..and again to start out the evening! Neither of us smoke, but we did have a friend drop by who does, so the rooftop was perfect for that! All in all, ...Perfection!
M.M. Hudson, WI
"delightful, convenient and Judy was actively engaged in advising"
the above summarizes our terrific stay.
A verified reviewer from Teaneck, NJ
"Tropical serenity plus cultural ambiance equals paradise!" We had never been to Playa before and were somewhat skeptical after a negative experience to another Mexican vacation hot spot 10 years ago. We were pleasantly surprised and this destination & condo exceeded our expectations in every way. We were traveling with another couple and the spacious condo was a perfect respite from our fun filled days spent touring Mayan ruins, snorkeling, scuba diving, sun bathing & shopping on 5th Avenue. Additionally the owners were attentive to our inquiries & provided us with invaluable information on the area & dining options (they are endless so having some direction was appreciated). I am the "travel planner" in our group & always remark that I will not return to the same place twice, however after this experience I am tempted to break this "rule" of mine. The only recommendation I made to the owners was to provide an umbrella for the occasional rain shower (though the beach umbrella we used resulted in more unique photos) and given their attentiveness to their home & guests I am sure that they have already accommodated the suggestion. We have recommended this rental to others and we are confident that should you stay here you will enjoy memories of a fantastic experience for years to come.
Fun and Sun Lovers, New Hampshire
“Romantic Honeymoon Get-away” Our honeymoon experience in Playa was phenomenal! We stayed in the 2 bedroom condo at Arena Blanca and felt like we were in a 5 star resort. The condo itself was beautiful and clean (maid came every day), and we loved the rooftop patio. We loved that we were on the less- touristy side of Playa- still right off the main street with access to any modern amenities and trips, but it allowed us to see and experience more of Playa than what you'd ever see from an all inclusive resort. October might not have been the best time to be in Mexico- very humid and rained off and on, but the condo was well air conditioned and we were only a few minutes walk to to beach. The management staff were very helpful- giving us pointers on how to get around town, where to find the best food (and tequila, of course!) and what local spots are not to be missed. My husband and I will definitely return to Playa, and hopefully to Arena Blanca in the future.
Beth from Minneapolis, MN
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Season '09 .. May 15-Nov. 15 .. $2000/wk
Fall Season ... Nov 16 - Dec. 18... $2250/wk
Christmas/New Years 2010 Dec. 19-Jan 9.... $3080/wk (1 wk minimum)
High Season 2010... Jan 10-May 14.... $2450/wk $350/nt
Includes midweek maid service, bottled water, internet, and cellular phone.
All fees included, no extra fees!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
Arena Blanca is in an incredible location. It's well-designed and well-designed.
Property Photos
- Guest Bedroom; sleeping loft with queen bed is accessed from this room. - Playa del Carmen Vacation Condo Rental
- Nap time at the pool! - Playa del Carmen Vacation Condo Rental
- Gorgeous Living room with thirteen foot ceilings and linen drapes! - Playa del Carmen Vacation Condo Rental
- The Best Kitchen in Playa!
- Formal dining!
- Huge balcony off living room overlooking pool and Playa!
- Romantic Master Bedroom with Wicker Bed!
- Master bathroom with marble, marble, and more marble!
- Guest bathroom
- Marble stairway to rooftop terrace and oceanviews!
- Huge rooftop for dining, dancing, and relaxing!
- Be careful of the striped tan lines!
- These love birds love our penthouse. You will too!
- So romantic at the pool at night!
- Arena Blanca is next door to the famous restaurant "La Cueva del Chango"!
- Everything's green and growing at Arena Blanca!
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The layout of your condo is perfect. Very private, quiet and peaceful. The beds were very comfortable. Our guests actually looked to see the make of the mattress they were sleeping on as they are looking for a new one for home. We really enjoyed the pool area. The bathroom is a great idea and quite useful. We loved coming back from the beach all hot and sticky to jump in the pool and relax. We used the shower every time, another nice feature. We also enjoyed the cabana in the middle for lunch and cocktails. The maid service was actually an unexpected nicety. The condo stays pretty clean by itself because all the action is outside or in town but it was nice to have the bathrooms picked up and the towels replaced as needed. It's a very thoughtfully designed building in a great location with wonderful attention to details. It offers several neat features that most people wouldn't think of. The glass "lights" in the ceiling and the little halogen accent lights are two good examples of how the owner/builders went out of their way to design something unique. The brick ceiling feature is another great example as well as the roof top complete with shower and loungers/table etc. We actually had an Eclipse party on the roof the night of the total lunar eclipse....much fun! The "house" is very well furnished with everything you would need to live there for an extended length of time.
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Oh...you have NO idea how much we loved your condo!! It was fabulous, beautiful, perfect, etc. My fiancee keeps saying we need to go back soon. We had a wonderful time - and your manager, Kristin, was great!! Playa was our favorite part of the trip....we went to Tulum then Isla Holbox after Playa but really had the nicest time staying in your home. Thank you SO much! We will definitely come back!!"