Direct Ground Floor Oceanfront - Sofa to Surf in Just 25 Steps

• My own private Mexico (Playa del Carmen that is)

  My own private Mexico (Playa del Carmen that is)

  • Guest Missing U Playa!!
  • Date of stay 05/08/09
  • Review Submitted 06/05/09
  I have been back two weeks now and I am already dreaming of a return visit. This oceanfront condo was even better then I imagined. From the moment I pulled into the parking lot and was greeted by the friendly security / maintenence staff, I knew I was in good hands. They quickly introduced themselves and carried my bags to the condo and were on hand through out my stay to carry packges, groceries, etc... The condo was everything I hoped it would be and then some. The Living / Dining room which are quite spacious were great for entertaining with the large flat panel TV, stereo / Ipod hookup, high speed internet and an added bonus was the Vonage phone service which was great for free long distance calls back home to family and unfortunately work. The Kitchen was well equiped for most any occasion though for the most part the only appliance I can vouch for is the blender which was still running after 12 days and nights of non-stop use. The 3 bedrooms were all very nice. The Master and second King both have Flat panel TV's which allowed the kids to hook up their video games they brought from home and stay clear of the "boring adults". You are just steps away from the beautiful blue Caribbean and the wait staff from the beach club next door is their to serve you breakfast and lunch on your own private ocean front terrace. As far as location goes, everything you could want or need is within walking distance form the condo and taxi's are cheap if you need to venture further away. Along the beach you can find boats and crews to take you fishing, parasailing, jet sking, what ever. If your lucky the owner might be there to personally check you in, he is a treat and a true Playa expert. One last thing, try to plan your trip around the time the Moon / Luna is entering its full stage. As you and yours sit on the beach or terrace you will be gifted with a memory that will last a lifetime as it rises up out of the sea to the east and that wonderfully hypnotic glow that seems to dance across the waves takes over. You will find yourself thinking like I did, how soon can I book a return visit. I will be Back!! Jim May 8 - 20, 2009

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

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• We loved it!!!

  We loved it!!!

  • Guest Deanna W.
  • Date of stay 04/10/13
  • Review Submitted 04/26/13
  It was my 60th birthday, our 35th anniversary, and my neices 50th birthday. My neice, my brother and his wife all stayed at this wonderful condo and location. We go to Playa every year and typically stay at small hotels. We stopped going to resorts long ago. It is so much more personal and quiet in small local hotels or condos. We have never stayed in a condo until now and we could not be happier with the location, beautiful accommodations and the amenities. We will go back again next year and hope to stay there. Tim was wonderful and very helpful. We recommend this to everyone who wants their privacy and the ability to cook, and bring in your own, snacks and drinks. The patio is perfect for all. Everything you need to cook is right there. Beds are so comfortable, washer and dryer, etc. A home away from home except you are right on the beach with gorgeous water in front of you! Not to mention a beach massage right there. We LOVED IT!! Thank you, Tim!

  Owner response: Thanks for staying and for taking the time to review. See you again next year!

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• Happy Repeat Visitor!

  Happy Repeat Visitor!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 06/09/12
  • Review Submitted 07/31/12
  My husband and I have had the pleasure of staying in this condo 3 times now and have fallen more in love with the condo and Playa each time. This is a fantastic condo, with everything you can imagine for cooking, relaxing, or making drinks. It is beautiully decorated, great appliances, great air conditioning, (which can be hard to find in Mexico), flat screens, a great stereo system and Ipod dock. Tim has thought of everything!! The location can't be beat either, you can relax on the beach during the day and go play at night. This condo is right in the center of town, by so many great restaraunts, bars, clubs, and shops. A great place for adults and families, and very safe. You won't find a better beach front condo anywhere, especially for the price. Tim is a great owner and host, and is very helpful and accomodating. Thanks Tim, for another great trip!! We will be back again next year..

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

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• 11 Day Trip with the Amigo's

  11 Day Trip with the Amigo's

  • Guest Rob
  • Date of stay 02/17/12
  • Review Submitted 03/01/12
  Just arrived home from an amazing 11 day trip with my Amigo's . This condo was the perfect set up for us.You literally walk out your patios doors onto beautiful white sand which is only 25 yards from the ocean . The Air conditioning blew nice cold air which is a nice change from other spots we've stayed at, All the furniture was nice and in good condition with all appliances working , Anything you needed for cooking was readily available . We went Spear Fishing was some local fisherman that we have know for years. We caught some Lobster , Octopus & Grouper . They made us a huge feast right in the condo (This was one of our best days ) There are massage tables set up right out front of the condo with well qualified people , We took advantages of these hour long massages for $25.00 USD everyday . We will definitely stay at Tim's Condo many more times . Nos vemos el proximo ano .

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

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• BEST VACATION OF MY LIFE

  BEST VACATION OF MY LIFE

  • Guest BRMRKG
  • Date of stay 07/06/11
  • Review Submitted 11/17/11
  We reviewed cancun, playa del carmen, cozumel, and isla de mujeres for about 1 months (+100 hours). And this looked the best for the money. You know how hotel room always look better on the internet?...well this one was even better in person. When we showed up and walked through our new place, it was amazing. We stayed in July 2011. From the awesome AC in every room to the great beds, nice big kitchen w/ bar, to the bose surround sound (on the porch to), the hamacks between palm trees that you can relax in at night as the moon rises over the ocean, the clouds pass by and a gentle breeze moves over your face. The sound of the club was not a problem at all in our rooms, you could hear a little bit in the living room on the weekend. But who goes to Play del carmen to sit in your living room at night? Go to 5th street (1 minute walking distance), or night clubs (30 seconds away). Need groceries?...Wal-mart (5-10 minutes walking). Tim was a pleasure working with. Even though the 24 hour security is not needed..they are there 24 hours, they are very friendly and helped us out with so many things. The beach is amazing and is just steps away. Please book your vacation here if you want to have the best stay in the Cancun area. By the way, we looked at the other places in the surrounding areas that we were considering THEY DID NOT HOLD CANDLE TO THIS PLACE.

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

  Owner response: You are hooked, now. You will never be able to go on a beach vacation without being directly on the sand. Am I right? That's what drew me to this condo when I bought it. I'm lucky enough to travel the world and see lots of amazing beaches, and I keep going back to Playa. I hope you will, too. I'm glad you had a great time and it's an honor to share my paradise with you. Tim

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• Upscale, Modern Condo in Prime Location

  Upscale, Modern Condo in Prime Location

  • Guest Angie L.
  • Date of stay 06/19/11
  • Review Submitted 06/28/11
  We just returned from a fun and relaxing 4 night stay at this lovely beachfront condo. From booking to check out, all went smoothly thanks to Tim, the owner, and the property management. Tim made booking easy and provided the most comprehensive check-in packet I have received detailing instructions for all of the condo's amenities as well restaurant and activity suggestions. The condo itself is modern luxuriousness with well equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, high thread count sheets, and decorated in beautiful woods and stone. The location cannot be beat, located first floor, ocean front with the white sand beach and multi-blue hued Caribbean as a back drop. We spent most of our time relaxing in the provided chaises or hammock and enjoyed drink and food service from the waiters at Coco Maya next door. Fifth Avenue provided great entertainment, shopping and some excellent cuisine. We highly recommend this condo for a beautiful, relaxing getaway.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Spring Break Getaway with the family

  Spring Break Getaway with the family

  • Guest presjoseph
  • Date of stay 04/24/11
  • Review Submitted 05/11/11
  We just returned from enjoying one week at this wonderful condo. This condo is pretty much advertised precise. It's on the ground floor, the beach is steps away. It has all the amenities you need and its super close to all the action of La Quinta. We took our three children age 2, 4 and 6 as well as 3 adults. We stocked up the kitchen and enjoyed making meals everyday but also took advantage of the restaurant at Coco Maya next door. They can bring you food to the outdoor eating area. It was great to wake up to the view of the patio table, hammocks and the beautiful ocean steps away. There was always security on site. The cleaning services are every two days but we opted to pay extra for everyday cleaning. The washer and dryer were essential to us. The AC worked great and the water pressure in the back bedroom was fine. We had some minor hiccups but the staff and owner quickly tried to resolve them. The sliding doors to the patio lock from the inside and the front door has keyless entry so you can leave for a swim without having to worry about losing a key. The condo has a safe which we used and worked fine. We also took our kids for a swim in the pool and the really enjoyed themselves. There is a bbq grill but we never got around to using it. Also there are plenty of toys and boogie boards etc for your use. Another fun thing was the webcam which is steps from the condo at Playa Palms. We facebooked our friends and got in front of it so we could say Hi to them online. Also had a nice relaxing beach front message with the ppl in front of the condo. Only one of the outdoor speakers was working but it was enough for us to enjoy and create our own mood while hanging outside. Every room has a tv and they all worked well, also there is free Vonage phone service. There is a club next door and on friday and saturday nights it can get louder but we had absolutely no problems sleeping. All in all this is a great condo, good location if you like the action of Playa. It was clean, comfortable and safe.

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

  Owner response: Thanks, Joseph. I hope you come back again soon. It was a pleasure working with you! A note about the outdoor speakers: they are Bose and have amazed me to survive 4 years in the elements with still great sound. I will never buy any other brand. The wires are the problem as the salt air rusts the connection and a jiggle or a little more aggressive movement has always done the trick for me to clear a little of the rust and allow the wires to make contact and restore full function. Awesome feedback and I appreciate you taking the time. Best, Tim

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• Beachside in Playa

  Beachside in Playa

  • Guest kma
  • Date of stay 11/06/10
  • Review Submitted 11/14/10
  We, group of 6 woman, just returned last night from a wonderful week -- ** Beachside** -- in Playa del Carmen. The unit is just as advertised – directly on the beach which was outstanding. We have visited Playa for the past several years and were amazed by how deep the beach is versus last year. Up till the last night of our stay we were the only guests in the condo building and had the entire beach space to ourselves. ? Everyone on the beach was extremely friendly and within hours new friends were made. Charlie from Coco Maya was there for a helping hand – and Marco for great excursion ideas. (A great idea…. Marco – arranges fishing charters off new pier to left of condo – coordinated fresh fish one afternoon to be prepared for lunch by the crew at CoCo Maya. Complete with rice, French fries and tortilla shells it was an amazing lunch served on our patio.) The condo is located in the HEART of PLAYA – and the music starts at 8 or so and continues to 5 in the morning. The bass is deep and you will hear it in the condo -- in two of the three bedrooms it is faint. Unfortunately it does take away any plans you might have of enjoying a quiet evening under the stars on the patio – the tradeoff is you are steps from the hottest nightclubs in town. All a matter of perspective and what you are looking for on your vacation. As with any vacation there were a few bumps but nothing that could not be worked thru. Upon arrival we found the condo closed up and unclean – actually left in a terrible mess by the previous occupants. The management company was called and a cleaning crew of 4 was there in 30 min. and turned it around in 1 hour. Looked like a new place. Somewhere along the line there was a communication breakdown as the management company did not have record of our arrival – notwithstanding – they were very professional. Tim, owner, has the most complete condo information packet that details every step from immigration to arriving at the front door. From my first inquiry thru the last question about hairdryers – he was responsive and very patient.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Unbelievable location!

  Unbelievable location!

  • Guest JKrum
  • Date of stay 06/02/10
  • Review Submitted 06/11/10
  We just returned from our vacation in Playa and had a fabulous time. We have been to Playa many times and have stayed in all inclusive resorts, but this condo was a welcome alternative to the typical all inclusive vacation. The condo has a wonderful patio and is well equipped for cooking and storing meals and cocktails in the refrigerator. We had 8 people in the condo, 4 adults and 4 kids- and it was very comfortable for all of us. We felt extremely safe the entire time and the security and condo staff are very helpful and friendly. Thanks Tim! We will definitely be returning in the future.

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

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• Awesome vacation!

  Awesome vacation!

  • Guest Erbacher
  • Date of stay 04/05/10
  • Review Submitted 05/06/10
  My family and I have stayed at this condo twice and absolutely loved it. Nothing beats walking out of your patio door and onto the sand. It was so nice not having to pack a "beach bag" to go to the beach; five steps and you are back in your condo with everything you need, ie. restroom, food, drink, etc. The condo was perfect, so clean and decorated to the max. Loved being served tacos, ceviche, etc.. from restaurant (Coco Maya) next door. They will even set up the food on your own patio table. The beachside massage at Coco Maya are amazing, better than in the States and about half the price. There are a couple a night clubs next door, but once inside the condo the music can not be heard. The condo is 2 blocks away from 5th Avenue which has all the good shopping and restaurants. Our favorite restaurant is Carboncitas which is just off 5th Ave. We have taken children and had no problem. They loved being able to go inside once tired of the beach or enjoyed going for a swim in the pool adjacent to the condo. We felt completely safe in the condo, plus Ocean Plaza has a 24 hour security guard. One luxury of the condo (which we did not realize was a luxury until coming to Mexico) is the ablility to flush toilet paper down the toilet (bano, as they call it in Spanish). Many other condo and public restaurants do not allow this and insist the paper be thrown in trash can (YUCK!). Fishing, sailing, and parasailing are all available steps away from the condo; even a short walk down the beach to the ferry and one can spend the day in Cozumel. In summary, this condo feels almost like a second home, very inviting, and my family and I are in the process of booking our third trip here next year!

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

Fall .......... (Sep-Dec 18) ..... $300/night ................ $1900/week
(Note: Thanksgiving week is $355/night or $2300/week)
Holidays .......(Dec 19-Jan 3) ... $790/night (7 night min) .. $5000/week
Winter .........(Jan 4 - Apr 30) . $450/night ................ $2900/week
Summer  ....... (May-Aug) ........ $355/night ................ $2300/week
Fall .......... (Sep-Dec 17) ..... $300/night ................ $1900/week

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