• Fantastic!

  Fantastic!

  • Guest BostonStrong
  • Date of stay 04/06/13
  • Review Submitted 04/22/13
  Just returned from a fabulous week at Casita Coba. The pictures do not do the condo justice. The unit was extremely clean and during our stay the cleaning woman came and cleaned two times. The unit is located on a dead end street a very quiet location. The beauty is the beach and 5th avenue ar both a few minute walk away. Make sure you go to the restaurant by the guard's station - Xulam. Food is fabulous. If you want to see Tulum on a budget, take the ADO bus. Bus is clean and comfortable.

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

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• An unforgetable adventure!

  An unforgetable adventure!

  • Guest Drew W.
  • Date of stay 11/05/12
  • Review Submitted 11/20/12
  After a weeklong road trip, we arrived at Casita Coba and know straight away we were about to start yet another great Mexican adventure. From the big kitchen to prepare lunches, to the balcony over looking the pool and the very short walk to the beach, this is one very magical place. It was the best way to finish our holiday and would never have been achieved without Casita Coba. The place was very clean and modern yet still has the feel of chilled and relaxed. The kitchen is well kitted out for cooking and enjoyed our feasts on the balcony. We found some really good fresh vegetables from the local store and fresh fish, which we cooked on the BBQ. There are so many restaurants to choice from while walking down 5th Ave; one of our highlights was on the last day at the Blue Lobster! The beach is right there and you even walk passed an old ruin to get to it, the water was never too cold and it the sun got too much you could just go back to the pool and continue relaxing in the shade by the pool area which was well looked after. We had our own car and did a day trip to Tulum which is just down the road and a must see Mayan ruin, the Grand Cenote is located 15mins from Tulum and is such a magical place to swim in. 5th Ave is but a short walk down the road where all the restaurants, shops, bars, clubs and beach bars are. Thank you so much Gail, we all enjoyed ourselves to the fullest and right till the end. It was so hard for us to leave. Hope to come back soon.

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• Understated Wonderfulness

  Understated Wonderfulness

  • Guest Jamie T.
  • Date of stay 08/19/12
  • Review Submitted 09/04/12
  If you want to compare the place to a hotel - it ticks all the boxes - the place is clean, organized, conveniently located, the A/C works really well, and has great amenities. But there's more to Casita Coba than that - I think the site understates how cool the place is and the amenities: - The tree just outside the front of the unit is suuuuper cool to look at and provides great shade and "atmosphere". - Xaman Ha is essentially two doors down. Wow! - There is a tennis court a couple hundred feet away and the unit includes rackets and balls. - The beach is really close by and the unit includes chairs and umbrellas. - The security guards were very nice and did a good job too. When we changed rental cars twice (two out of three broke down, don't rent a Jeep Patriot), they followed us to the unit to make sure it was us that just drove onto the property. - The Chedraui (grocery store) is nearby and offers a stress-free and inexpensive way to get all your food. It was so nice to be able to grill a homecooked meal on the patio a couple of nights. - The restaurant right next to the guard shack is fantastic! Not a bad item on the menu and it had a waterfall and cool birds on perches. Between that place and Chez Celine, we ate like gourmands. - There is a place in the shopping center behind that restaurant that offers a fantastic massage for 2 people for just $45. - The coolest sounding birds gently wake you up each morning! We could not have imagined a better place to stay, it was perfect. I just sent an email to Gail, thanking her for putting her place on Home Away!

  Owner response: Jaime, thank you so much for your generous remarks and all the tips. We must try the massage place ourselves. I love that banyan tree!

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• Casita Coba Our Home Away from Home in Playa

  Casita Coba Our Home Away from Home in Playa

  • Guest Neisha F.
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/23/12
  I stayed at Casita Coba earlier this month with my husband and three daughters (ages 11, 9 and 9). We began our vacation planning looking for hotels, only to be disappointed by the high prices we would have to pay to accommodate a family of five. It was then that I turned to homeaway.com and found Casita Coba. What a God send! Casita Coba is everything the web site says it is -- beautifully decorated, immaculately kept, walking distance from a very quiet part of the beach and from the bus station, taxi station and tons of restaurants. With all that nearby, you might get the impression that the condo is in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the town, but it is actually nestled away on a quiet cul-de-sac of sorts. Though I have spent some time in Mexico, my family had not, and we felt completely safe and comfortable walking everywhere from the condo. The only time we took cabs was on our way home from Wal-Mart. The neighbors we met were all very friendly -- a European family with young children was staying below us, and we met another couple of families (ironically from our home town) around the pool. For the most part, the residents were extremely quiet and kept to themselves -- an apparent mixture of people from Europe, Mexico and the United States. The condo was a perfect solution for my family of five because my children are all girls, small enough to share a king size bed. We simply could not beat the price -- and get that much space -- at a hotel. Of course, condo living in a foreign country is not for everyone, especially in a place known for its all-inclusive hotels where you do not have to lift a finger to do anything. At Casita Coba, you will have to navigate your way to restaurants and the grocery store, as well as exchange and deal with money. If you want to go to Mexico and feel like you're still in America, this option would not be for you. But we were there to take in the sights and experiences of the region and preferred to spend our vacation budget on tours, rather than accommodations and personal service. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would do it again and again!

  Owner response: Such a lovely review, Neisha. It was a great pleasure having you and your family so thoroughly enjoying the charms of Casita Coba.

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• Best of the best

  Best of the best

  • Guest untired04
  • Date of stay 03/27/12
  • Review Submitted 04/06/12
  Casita Coba has everything you could ask for. Located close to everything in nearby PDC, yet you feel secure and sheltered in the intimacy of this lovely condo community. Amenities are updated and very modern. Furnishings and beds are as comfy as they can get. There are two large and two small porches with lovely outdoor furniture...including cushions for comfort! We could not seem to get enough of that breezy fresh air. Ideal cross ventilation made AC unnecessary although it was available in every room. The spacious design of the open living room and kitchen area was ideal for cooking, relaxing and dining at the wonderful enormous dining table. Utensils and dishes were abundant, just like being at our home away from home. Two bedrooms with large en suite bathrooms provided excellent privacy for two couples. The pool was well maintained and was perfect for swimming because the water had some depth. We also appreciated having some shady pool deck areas to avoid the searing sun. We walked on the beach, sat at the beach, shopped and dined in town every night. The ferry dock to Cozumel is a few minutes walk nearby, and the cabs are readily available if you choose to go beyond Playa del Carmen and Fifth Avenue. The owners of Casita Coba were attentive to detail and very easy to contact. It was truly very hard for us to depart on our last day in Playacar.

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

  Owner response: Karen thank you very much for your glowing review. It was a delight to have you at Casita Coba. So glad you had the vacation you deserve!

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• Great appartment; great location.

  Great appartment; great location.

  • Guest helene m.
  • Date of stay 03/19/12
  • Review Submitted 03/31/12
  We enjoyed our stay at Casita Coba very much. The appartment was clean, very well equipped and spacious. It is very quiet and located near a beautifull beach. Strongly recommended.

  Owner response: So glad you got to experience the special magic of the place.

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• What a find this Casita was

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  What a find this Casita was

  • Guest Marilyn and Gene
  • Date of stay 02/14/12
  • Review Submitted 03/17/12
  We were so pleased to have discovered this lovely respite from our gray, rainy days on the West Coast of Canada. The accommodations were welcoming, spacious and meticulously kept with all the amenities of home. The beach was stellar, just a convenient walk through the gardens, while the pool and balcony overlooking were quiet retreats where we were able to enjoy our breakfasts and lunches. The short walk to the restaurants and shopping in Playa del Carmen was an added bonus. Gracias!

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• Beautiful condo--spacious, lovely and quiet

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  Beautiful condo--spacious, lovely and quiet

  • Guest Barbara
  • Date of stay 02/14/12
  • Review Submitted 03/11/12
  Just a short note to tell you that we loved our stay at your place! Your condo is beautiful - so spacious and such a lovely, quiet setting and the beach was wonderful - white sand and perfect gentle waves. We returned home to snow and we were so wishing we were back on your lovely deck!

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• Charming Casita Coba, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

  Charming Casita Coba, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

  • Guest Donna S.
  • Date of stay 12/22/11
  • Review Submitted 01/11/12
  Fabulous! Casita Coba is a truly lovely place to stay, providing all the amenities of home, and an easy walk across the street to the beach. We truly were fortunate to have found this condo located in a prime neighborhood, close to all the 5th Avenue action but just far enough away to have a quiet and peaceful stay. Gail, the owner, was a delight to work with, and the staff at the complex were accommodating and ready to assist us with all of our needs. You will love it!!!

  Owner response: Thanks, Donna. So glad you and your family were not disappointed!

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• A Fantastic Rental!

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  A Fantastic Rental!

  • Guest Maria: British Embassy Kabul
  • Date of stay 10/08/11
  • Review Submitted 12/03/11
  I rented Cosita Coba for a holiday with my sister and I wasn't disappointed. I have used this website for a number of rentals and this was the only one that actually truly reflects the description. You do not need a car as everything is on your doorstep, shops, bars and resturants. Loads of tour operators are in the nearby shopping area so you book excursion. That said, I used the management rental team to do this as it was cheaper. (Thanks you Alex for making the arrangements) The beach is beautiful and very very close. The management team there are great! They made us feel very welcome and looked after us - explaining everything and answering our questions. They made the arrangements for our airport transfers (with the help of the owner - thanks Gail!) which run smoothly and on time. The cleaners were lovely too. The apartment is so lovely and homely. We settled in the place within hours and felt at home. the kitchen is very well equipped, and the open plan living area is nice. All the verandas made it feel larger than what we expected. Beds are large and compfy and the place is peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed the odd evening staying in watching TV - there are lots of channels to chose from. We never had any problems with the internet which was great. There were plenty of beach towels available and the maids changed our bedding practically daily. We pretty much had the pool to ourselves for the 2 weeks we were there, but i did stay there when it was low season. The pool is well kept and a very good size, but with such a beautiful beach a 2 minute walk away you may not even want to use the pool! I had a fantastic time staying here and would stay again!

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Low season $140 per day and $850 per week
HIgh Season $189 per day and $1200 per week

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