Vacation Rentals by Owner

What a view!

Guest: ATV (Santa Clara)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/31/11

I would go here anytime again! Had a great time with friends and family in this unit. BREATHTAKING views, easy access to beach, pool and snack bar located right in front of you. Less crowd. Walking distance to ALL the needs/wants including restaurants, local shopping, amenities, mini grocery list , clubs etc.. Unit was maintained very clean, lots of space. We were a family of 12. Kids had fun time too. Kitchen could have been a bit bigger, and 2 out of 4 rooms could have had more closet space, but other than that no complaints. I would go there any day again to sip that morning coffee on the balcony during sunrise! That alone was worth it. Highly recommend it.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

STUNNING...Memorable...PERFECT- Girl's Trip

Guest: Bev M.
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/12

we were there for a girl's getaway/Bachelorette trip! We stayed there almost a year ago. My review is long overdue but to this day we still talk about how it was one of the BEST, if not THE BEST vacay we've ever been on. There were supposed to be 11 girls (unfortunately 2 girls flights were canceled) btw ages 25-31. The property was very clean & maintained. The post was accurate. The furniture was modern/minimal as seen in the photos. The bathrooms felt like a high-end hotel. But still the pictures do not do this place justice..BREATH-TAKING in person. The condo was more than spacious & any room you slept felt like paradise. I even slept on the porch & waking up to the sunrise was AMAZING. Leon, the owner, was very thorough in answering all my questions prior to our stay, & I did have a lot! Closer to the date we dealt with the Manager, Sandra, who was very accommodating/professional. For major groceries we took a short cab ride to walmart on the first day. But for anything else there's a small convenient store next door. If you're talking about location, it can't get better than this. It's in the middle of several hotels so you get all the location perks without staying at a stuffy hotel. Senior Frogs was across the street and major nightclubs were within 5 min...close enough to walk in HEELS! But by the end of the night we did walk home barefoot. The cement sidewalk was clean, so it was fine! Even walking home at night, girls in "clubbing" outfits, we never felt like we were in danger. You should still always be careful but the condo is on a well lit main road with others tourists around. The locals tried selling stuff but they were not pushy & were actually polite/funny. I've been to countries where they would follow behind you. A local souvenir market was also a short walk away. The cabanas, infinity pool, beach, & sand were STUNNING. One morning I ran along the beach...truly relaxing. Even cooking together was so much fun on vacation. Be aware that the security at the condo is tight so you MUST give every name of every guest staying there! This may have felt like a hassle at first but believe me, it makes you feel much safer. There was even a little play ground for kids downstairs. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. The atmosphere truly made a difference! I hope to visit again, I want to share it with my family! I'd recommend to everyone! old, young, guy group, girl group, families w/ kids. If you want to relax, this is it!

Owner response:Dear Beverly and Group Thank you for the kind review. It is above and beyond a great review, it is a sincere illustration of the real life experiences guests express to me directly, and onto the various website with comment pages. As much as the home was well received, it was a pleasure to have such kind and respectful guests. When we have guests like yourself and your group, it makes our duties so much more pleasurable than they already are in the first place. The energy of the home reflects on the energy of the guests and this was evident in your stay; and it is even more evident in your comment to the audience about this lovely luxury beachfront home. Needless to say, you are always welcome back; and even more so, we would love to have you back! In addition, the Manager, Sandra, being that she is so good at her duties has evolved into another position with a developer. As much as we loved to have her as a manager, when someone has so much potential to evolve...the only thing to do is let them evolve in their own timeline. We have of course filled the position of management with a wonderful and well-reputable gentleman at the property named Ernesto, or was guests and clients like to call him, "Ernie." Just like Sandra, the new manager Ernie is attentive, detailed, and offers the same great variety of services directly to guests as the past manager had done. Whether new guests or the return of Beverly & Co : ), I am secure you will find the experience equally pleasant. Once again, thank you for the kind review and hopefully we will see you in 2012! Regards, LK (owner)

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Excellent Condo, Ubication, Service, Everything!

Guest: Humberto M.
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/17/11

I stayed in this amazing condo with my friends (9 people), every one have a great time, the property is very well located and its arquitecture is very luxurios, but the price we paid was fair. The service we hired was EXCELLENT, I have nothing but to recommend this place.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Memorial In Cancun

Guest: Sarah Putnam (brooklyn)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

I so loved our condo it was great fully furnished and the view is absolutely beautilful we will be back next year 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms everybody had they own privacy it was so clean and it looks better in person then the pics thats on the website its quite, its comfortable and its a home away from home i would definitely recommend anyone to stay here. PS Sandra the manager is really nice

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

WOW!! WHAT VIEWS! AMAZING VIEWS! FULL ACCESS TO EVERYTHING! POOL, ELEVATORS, SPA,

Guest: Nick K. (Detroit, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

FULL ACCESS TO POOL AND ELEVATOR. NO RESTRICTION ISSUES WITH THIS UNIT. HOME IS PERFECT! LAST REVIEW WAS EXAGGERATED REVIEW FROM DISGRUNTLED GUESTS. My family had an amazing time! The views in this place are worth a million dollars alone! Nothing like it! We had made our reservations back in November of 2010. All the reviews were great! 5 star. And then before our trip date in end of April, we checked onto site again to look at the pictures. Needless to say, we saw the 1-Star Negative Review the owner received. We were a bit nervous and called him immediately to know what is the issue with Common Area access? Leon had been responsive from the beginning so the review posted April 20 began to worry us. Leon was open and transparent about it all. To start, he immediately provided us proof that the home had no restrictions, and all areas were accessible. The former guest arrived to the home during a heated Court Dispute between the owner and the Home Owners Administration. The guests ended up in the middle without Leon knowing about it until AFTER GUESTS CHECKED IN. He was blind-sided with a random act by H.O.A. When guests arrived, Leon was notified his guests were not allowed in the common areas. The home was in perfect condition, but guests had to use stairs that day. It was the punishment onto the owner through inconveniencing his paying Guests. Leon explained it was Easter weekend and he was helpless that weekend because all offices were closed. He could only speed up the process the following Monday. Leon offered the group a partial rebate and extra services as compensation, but they refused all offers. In result, THE OWNER REFUNDED 100% AND GAVE THEM $300 EXTRA DOLLARS AS A GIFT. Leon explained to us that, it was a bad act of timing and some spiteful actions from administration which the group of guests fell in the middle of. BEFORE MY FAMILY ARRIVED ON APRIL 26, LEON HAD ALREADY HAD SETTLED ALL ISSUES WITH MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION AND HAD PROVIDED MY WIFE AND I WRITTEN PROOF. Besides the owner, the manager Sandra was really great! She offered us a variety of services at really reasonable prices. She check on us several times and even made a short visit mid-week to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we need. This was a 5-Star stay and we are really glad that the other Twenty (20) 5-Start reviews all were 100% true!! Thank you Leon! Thank you Sandra. See you all next year in Summer 2012! We are coming back for sure!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

No access to pool, elevator and common areas!!!

Guest: CG (Mexico)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

When I read the excellent reviews of this condo, I thought it would be the perfect place to spend Easter week with a group of 8 friends. I was in touch with the owner several times and he was helpful and quick to respond to emails. However, when the 8 of us got there and wanted to check in, the security people told us we could stay in the condo but with NO ACCESS TO THE POOL, ELEVATOR OR OTHER COMMON AREAS because the owner had not paid maintenance fees!!!!! It was definitely not what we signed up for and a terrible start to our vacation. We should have been informed of this beforehand, not upon arrival. It took us half a day to finally find another place in the same building, which had 3 rooms instead of 4-5. The owner was apologetic and reimbursed us that same day, plus 300 dollars for the misunderstanding. We ended up having a great time in the other property, but we did waste the first day of the vacation trying to sort this out. Be sure to ask about the use of common areas before signing your rental agreement!

Owner response:Unfortunately, of all guests in 3 years. Over 80 rentals, 20+ Positive Reviews, I have to admit to this confusion outcome with this guest. I, the owner, had a temporary dispute with my HOA Admin, and in retribution they had imposed last minute restrictions on my guests. Literally the day of check in! Although were immediately in mediation for a resolution, the group of guests that this applies to did not end up being introduced to the best condition. The security were instructed to not let my guests for that specific period of time use the common areas including elevator. I knew this was not reasonable-and that was the goal of the HOA. I could not let my guests bare the burden of this inconvenience. PLEASE NOTE: the actual home, interior, and all amenities that apply are and were in perfect condition. The guests simply wanted to be at pool full time and not use stairs. Which, as an owner, and a paying guest of other rentals, could completely understand the guest's position. Within 2 hour arriving and refusing home, the group received a 100% REFUND + $300 BONUS COMPLIMENTS OF THE OWNER as "gift" for group in terms of the inconvenience they faced. Hopefully they used it to treat themselves to a great meal! I apologized to guests offered them free credits along with other perks, but they refused. So, they received 100% refund PLUS extra Rebate Money. Although ultimately an inconvenience, scarcely you hear of a hotel, or owner who returns 110% Refund. An idea of how attentive I tried to be in light of situation. I assure all future guests that home is 100% available, clear of any issues and if you still for some reason feel a skepticism, I will then be happy to send you a proof of resolution from the board. I doubt it will be necessary. The other dozens and dozens of 5 start comments speak for themselves.

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Paradise

Guest: boe (Fredrikstad Norway)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

luxury condo, with great facilities, beautiful view at both sides, top security, and close to everything, the staff were pleasant and made our holiday even better.. coming back definetly.

Owner response:Great Guests to Have!

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

Family Reunion

Guest: Rolly (Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/14/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

With 10 family members coming from three different countries this was a big event that required 5 star accommodations. The location is perfect, walking distance to shopping, restaurants and amenities. The condo itself is in the premiere condo complex in Cancun, everything is first class including the friendly service staff and security personnel. The ocean views from the condo are phenomenal and you really are right on the beach. Pool and pool bar are great with very reasonable prices, did not use the tennis court but it looked in good shape. I normally do not do reviews online but since we plan to go back again this year thought I should put in a good word to the owner, who really is an awesome guy. Cannot wait to get back to Cancun!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Perfect For Two Families

Guest: Scott L. (Chino Hills, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/04/10

We had a total of 9 of us between the two families, and there was plenty of room for everyone. Richie was at the airport on time to pick us up, with cold beers and water, to get our vacation started off on the right foot. He had a wealth of information that he shared with us about the area, and was great about suggesting restaurants, booking tours, and getting us transportation when we needed it. He even arranged for us to watch Mexico play in the World Cup at a locals restaurant, and was there to make sure we were happy with everything. The condo location was perfect, nice and quiet at the condo, but a close walking distance to all the excitement Cancun has to offer. Some of the restaurants that were in walking distance, that we enjoyed, were El Mortero (Great Mexican food, with the best Mariachi band), Limoncello ( Very good wood fired pizzas, pasta, and seafood. Excellent food) and Puerto Modero ( Very nice Argentinian Steakhouse with a great atmosphere). All were high priced, but VERY good. The owner of the property was responsive while gathering information about the property, and pictures were a good representation of the property. The balcony was huge, and had a great view. The pool was kept up very nice, and the drinks and food were very good, and had reasonable prices. My wife used the spa for massages, and was pleased with the service. If you like to snorkel, do not go to Cancun without going to Dos Ojos Cenotes, near Tulum, where you can snorkel in a cave. This is a must for the family and one of the most amazing experience we have had on a family vacation. Also, we enjoyed Cozumel. If you want to take it easy on Cozumel, just ask the taxi to take you to Money Bar. Nice little beach, great food, and they rent snorkeling gear there as well. Again, Richie, thanks for making this such a great trip. It is one my family and my friends family will remember for many years to come!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/29/10

The condo was beautiful as promised and we had an excellent time. Richie and Linda absolutely made the trip. They took care of everything, went well above and beyond what could have reasonably been expected and took the worry out of the trip. I can't say enough great things about the two of them. My friends were very impressed and I was too.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/23/09 Review Submitted: 10/23/09

This property far exceeded our expectations - nestled amongst the large resort hotels, close to all amenities and right on the beach. Very neat, clean and tidy. Over-the-top personalized VIP service from Richard and Linda. Thank you for making ours a first class holiday in the sun. Derek.

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Guest: Relaxing123 (Torrance)
Date of Stay: 10/20/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

This property is very luxurious with an incredible ocean view and situated in front of an immaculate beach. The complex is located walking distance to nightclubs and restaurants. I would definitely stay here again.

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Guest: Ron39 (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 06/10/09

The stay in this property was great. It accommodated a fairly large group of us (12) and it worked out very well. We were in the middle of it all and walked to the majority of our destinations. Having a full kitchen, utility room, and many bathrooms makes a big difference for large groups. I would definitely recommend.

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Guest: charles hyde (la habra, ca)
Date of Stay: 05/22/09 Review Submitted: 05/22/09

The condo was beautiful and just as described on the website. Great location right across from Senor Frogs, which was a great starting point for the night. Other reviews for this building said noise was a problem from Senor Frogs, but this location was on the 12th floor and noise was not an issue. Richard was very helpful in providing advice on places to go and things to do. I would highly recommend this place to my friends and family and I am looking forward to staying here sometime in the future.

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memorial day bliss

Guest: big kb (brooklyln, ny)
Date of Stay: 05/21/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/09

This Condo is so amazing. Tere are views from every corner of the condo. I didn't want to leave. No need for air conditioning. The breeze just flows through the condo soo nice. Good security. Very spacious. The only thing it may need is a little more cookware. The condo can hold up to 14 people so it may be a good idea for the owner to get more pots and pans. Other than that I had a fabulous time and will definitely reccommend this place to anyone who is planning to go to Cancun.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Getaway

Guest: Chipotle (Queens, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/21/09 Review Submitted: 05/29/09

This place was jaw-droppingly amazing!!! I cannot stress enough how great the view of the ocean is. It's close to EVERYTHING including a convenience store for almost any need. Not to mention Senor Frogs being RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET. Now this condo is just right for a family or a girls/guys weekend. The pool is fantastic and the beach is well maintained. There is 24 hour security and they are very friendly. If there is something you need and can't get your own hands on it, they will be more than welcome to help you out. Now entertainment is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the condo. About a 5 minute walk in which case the natives will make you feel more than part of the culture selling little trinkets along your stroll. Once you get to the main part of the strip you are amongst the greatest nightclubs/bars Cancun has to offer and you don't have that far to get back to your residence. I would recommend any big family or a group of close friends stay in this condo.

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

Guest: Ada2 (New York)
Date of Stay: 05/04/09 Review Submitted: 05/04/09

This property was great. Everyone was really helpful and I felt very safe. The beauty of the Condo was incredible. Everything was clean and organized. We felt like we were home as it had a very warm and friendly feeling to it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/01/09

This rental was great, definitaly amazing views and the location could not be an better, it was very central to everything! The patio and living areas can't be beat!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/08/09

AMAZING. We had such a beautiful time on the condo. The place, the amenities, the location.. 10 points. Thank you Leon, Richard and Linda for everything.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/28/09

The condo is just as beautiful in person as it is in the photos. The location is great - right on the beach and very close to bars, restaurants, and clubs. The owner and property manager were very responsive to all requests.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/09

The condo is gorgeous very spacious perfect for a large family which is what we were the location is just perfect easy to get to from airport the views are amazing ocean is just spectatcular owner is great to work with you won't be disappointed.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/05/09

"We were apprehensive to book an apartment on line as we had never rented before in this way. But this apartment lived up to our expectations and more! It was stunning! Richard, the apartment agent, was very helpful. The location was perfect. I would recommend it to anyone!"

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/03/08

This condo is very good for a large family gathering, which was what we did. The living room, dining room, and open balcony give family members a chance get together and talk, something you can not do in individual hotel rooms. The condo is quite new so everything is modern and clean. The audio video equipment could use an upgrade for condos of this level, though. As far as the view and the weather, what can I say that haven't already been said. It is Cancun after all.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/23/08

The home in Porto Fino 1204 was amazing! The view is spectacular, the location is perfect for any family or group. There are many wonderful restaurants and shops only minutes from condo. The customer service for the condo was fantastic. Thanks again Richard. You were a great to my family. We definitely will be visiting this home again! The owner is attentive and easy to work with. Thanks again Leon!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/13/08

The place is off the hook. You will not be disappointed. It is located in the heart of all the action over looking the ocean. The property manager is also extremely helpful providing anything you need and always available. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to friends and family.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/01/08

This condo has the most spectacular view from an unbeliebable balcony! It's also located in the best part of Cancun, close to clubs and restaurants. And it has the best beach! We had a great time!!!

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