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Modern Luxury Condo, Tropical Setting, Private Cenote & Only 1 Block from Beach
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,600 sq. ft. |
| Property type | condo |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 5 nights |
Overview
Condo, 3 Bedrooms, sleeps 8 + Great Room, 2 Full Baths and use of Pool & Cenote
Enjoy the best of both worlds! This beautiful 1800 sq. ft condo, nestled in a tropical setting, is just one block from a white, sandy beach and only 100 yards from 10th Avenue where Playa Del Carmen starts. Only 5 minutes from the World Famous Avenida Cinco (5th Avenue).
Walk into this light and spacious villa and instantly feel 'at home in mexico.' Sheer drapes crown the 15 ft. floor to ceiling balcony glass doors, luxurious furnishings offer the utmost comfort, and pillow top beds with high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets provide a dreamy rest. Each bathroom features above-counter onyx sinks and tumbled marble accents under the rain shower head.
Our villa includes three bedrooms (2 with large flat screen TV's and and satellite cable), bose docking station, stereo in main living room, dvd player on one TV with lots of recent movies for all ages, free wifi, board games, books, 5 beach loungers, 3 beach umbrellas, surf board, ball pit and some toys for kids. You are welcome to use everything!
The condo is equipped with 4 beds ( 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Singles and 1 Futon couch). Condo sleeps between 6-8 people comfortably.
The fully-equipped kitchen includes a Bosch stove, microwave, blender, coffee maker and concrete countertops. We do not charge extra for housekeeping before and after your stay. We include housekeeping the day before your stay and one time during your stay (with a 7 night minimum). Additional housekeeping services is available for only $25/day (US).
The living / dining area is bright and sunny, with modern lighting and artwork. Walk out onto the balcony and you can hear the on-property waterfall from the Cenote (only Centoe in Playacar with a natural well right on property). Very refreshing fresh water and extremely clean to swim in. Enjoy the call of exotic birds from the 35-acre aviary across the street. For breakfasts or evening solitude, relax on the spacious balcony, surrounded by palms overlooking the pool and Cenote. There is only 20 condos on the property so it is never busy. There are plenty of nice loungers, chairs, tables and a hammock. Great for having lunch while sitting around the pool and Cenote. The pool is two tiered and heated all year round. It is always warm. The shallow area is 1.5 ft deep so it is great for relaxing or little kids and the deeper area is 5 ft deep. Half the pool is in the sun and half in the shade so you get the best of both worlds.
Ready for the beach? Grab the beach chairs, fill the cooler and walk up some stairs past some ancient mayan ruins to the gorgeous white sand beach with beautiful turquoise water. It is simply amazing and voted by many as top three most beautiful beaches in the world! The beach is only one block away so it is only a few minutes from the condo.
For shopping, lunch, dinners, stroll four blocks to the beautiful pedestrian plaza, featuring water fountains and a variety of shops. Restaurants include an eclectic mix from fine international dining to casual authentic mexican. Spectacular attractions are minutes away, including xcaret eco-waterpark, xplor adventure park, tulum mayan ruins (on a seaside cliff), beautiful xel-ha park, golf courses and spas. World-class diving at Cozumel, Akumal and other locations can be arranged through reliable tour guides.
Condo MAR H20 is a peaceful retreat in gated Playacar community in Phase II. 20-condo units with 24-hour guard service complete with cameras surrounding the property. Our guests are cared for by an efficient and lovely bi-lingual property manager (Esperanza - Espe for short). This is a beautiful and unique place. You will really appreciate how special the location is when you see some of the noisy 'on 5th' condos, or others that are miles from 5th avenue.
Please read reviews for more detail on this condo. We really do strive to make everything perfect for your vacation. We assist our renters with transportation from the airport to the condo and can pre-stock the condo with groceries for a nominal fee. Out house manager and her family frequently cooks home cooked meals for our guests. The cost is nominal and they do everything. The food is spectacular. What can be better than having a home cooked meal for you and your family while you're on vacation.
We also have a high chair, stroller and a pack and play for those with little ones.
About Jordan
We are a family from Canada who has been visiting the white sand beaches of Playa Del Carmen for more than 18 years. We especially appreciate the idea of having peaceful solitude at Condo MAR, while being able to enjoy the local flavors, music and hospitality that Playa del Carmen offers just blocks from the condo. We loved the condo development and proximity to everything so much we bought one of the condo's we regularly rented!
Jordan purchased this condo in 2005
Why Jordan chose Quintana Roo
Condo MAR H20 is easy to get to -- fly into Cancun Airport and drive south 35 miles (only 35-40 minutes). We always feel safe in Playa del Carmen. We find that PDC offers any kind of vacation you choose -- from active diving and sight-seeing, to long, lazy days at the beach. The people are friendly and helpful -- even if you don't speak Spanish, you won't have a problem with communication.
What makes this condo unique
Condo MAR was built in 2005, and is clean and modern. The 15 ft. balcony doors keep the condo light and sunny. Sun-blocker shades in both bedrooms compliment sleepy mornings and afternoon siestas. The central air is zoned for each bedroom, and the bedrooms are separated by the living room / dining room for privacy. The best feature is the Fresh Water Cenote that boasts a 2 story waterfall. The Cenote is exclusive to the 20 condos owners and it really is a once in a lifetime experience. We also have one of the best house managers in Esperanza (Espe). She and her family take great pride in ensuring our renters are happy. They live only 5 minutes from the condo so they are extremely accessible.
The condo is so close to town you can walk there several times a day. The location cannot be beat!
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This condo has the best of both worlds. It is only a few minutes to the beach and a few minutes to downtown. You are only minutes from the world famous 5th Avenue that includes amazing restaurants, bars and shopping. You can lay low and relax by the pool and cenote or spend the day at the beach. If you are more adventurous there are many tours and activities that are no more than a 30 minute drive from the condo. Drive to Akumel and go snorkeling if you want to see stingrays and massive sea turtles, take the ferry to Cozumel and scuba/snorkel the 2nd largest reef in the world, rent a car or buggy and drive to Tulum, parasail or rent jetski's on the beach in Playacar, take the kids to wild water kingdom in Cancun or go shopping at their duty free mall, go deep sea fishing, swim with whale sharks in Puerto Morales (near Cancun), take a taxi or drive to Explore that has two zip line courses with some runs landing in the water (very cool), atv's that drive through the jungle and cenotes, swim through underwater cenotes (caves), or visit Xel-Cha and go snorkeling or swim with the Dolphins. For a complete list of activities or if you want some suggestions please feel free and call as we know the area extremely well.
Amenities
Playa del Carmen Condo Accommodation and Amenities
- condo
- floor 3
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 1600 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Oceanfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Elevator ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Free Wifi
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
- two full piece modern bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 2 -
1 queen
,
Attached is a full bathroom
Bedroom 1 - 1 king , Full bathroom attached
Bedroom 3 - 1 double , Bedroom has a large flat screen tv and DVD player.
- 3 large bedrooms. Master bedroom - king bed with full bathroom attached. Guest Room - queen bed with full bathroom attached. 3rd Room - double bed (Futon). Master and Guest rooms both have Egyptian cotton linen.
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Communal Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private Chef
- Staff
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- health/beauty spa
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- ruins
- theme parks
- water parks
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- paragliding
- parasailing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(24 traveler reviews)
Best Family Vacation Ever!
We just came back from spending a week in Playa and our family loved it. Our dealings with the Owner Jordan was amazing to deal with from the first email to the time we checked out. He sent us a detailed document with house notes which included some amazing restaurant recommendations and tours. He responded to all of our requests and questions very quickly and he even arranged transportation for our family from the airport to the condo. It made planning for me very easy. When we got to the condo we couldn’t believe just how close it was to 5th avenue and the beach. We counted the steps and it was actually 102 yards😊?. The condo was bright and cheerful much larger than anticipated. The best part was that the beds were more comfortable than the beds we have in our own home. Our kids loved the pool and enjoyed swimming in the cenote everyday in the afternoons. We would often walk into town at least 2-3 times a day. There are so many restaurants near the condo so we ate out almost every day but we did cook dinner one night at the condo. We bought fresh fish nearby and ate on the patio and enjoyed the sunset. The place is stocked with everything you could possibly need. Having laundry inside the condo was extremely convenient as our kids seemed to wear 4-5 outfits a day. We loved it so much and we area already planning to come back to the condo. It was truly a majestic setting and we spent every evening after dinner on the balcony watching the kids swim. There is clear view of the pool from the balcony so we were comfortable letting our kids venture off a little on their own. There is a security guard at the gates 24 hours a day so nobody else could enter the area unless they lived or rented there. We loved the privacy.
We definitely recommend this condo to family's or adults looking for a nice quiet getaway. Thank you for letting us use your condo and making us feel at home. We will be back! The Fredericks Family.
Spacious, comfortable, close to everything -- in a gorgeous setting
We've stayed in the condo twice and would stay again in a flash! The rooms are ample, the surroundings secure, it's fully equipped and everything in good condition, the staff friendly and more than helpful. A few steps through the trees, down a block and then two more on the left and you're at a beautiful white sand beach. Playa itself overflows with options for dining, shopping, entertainment and loafing. The condo owner is easy to reach, prompt at responding and helpful. We loved the sun, the greenery (we were in the middle of it right off our balcony), the casual pace, the smiling people. Be sure to book a supper at Ooh La La, and have breakfast at Chez Celine. Highly recommend you give it a try!
Cam & Judy from Western Canada
A perfect location!
This condo is perfectly situated 5 minutes from the beach and from 5th Avenue pedestrian shopping district. The condo was beautiful and equipped as needed for our stay for a month. The owner was quick to reply to emails and answered all of our questions. I would recommend this place for longer stays.
Perfect Condo in Playa Del Carmen
We loved our holiday in Playa Del Carmen from the first minute of our arrival. The condo was in a perfect location, 5 minute walk to a white sand beach, and 5 minutes walk to town and all that Playa Del Carmen has to offer (which is a lot!). I always felt safe, and the people who work at the property are friendly and helpful. It's the closest condo building to the exit of the Playa Car neighbourhood, which leads directly to Playa Del Carmen.
The condo has everything a couple or a family needs for their holiday, from beach umbrellas, to mats, to beach chairs, plus a fully equipped kitchen, large and comfortable living room and patio. Great to have a washer and dryer too! There are books and magazines to read, CDs to play on the stereo, and DVD's to watch a good assortment of movies.
It was only my husband and myself, so I can't comment on all the beds, but the king-size was so comfortable! Since the property is surrounded by mature, tall trees, it created shade for the building and we rarely needed to use the air-conditioning. Just open the patio door, turn on the fans, and let the fresh tropical air circulate. Bliss...
The pool on the property is cool and clean, and the cenote is a perfect fresh-water dip at the end of a hot day on the beach.
It is a very quiet location, and you feel like you have the place to yourself, as the balconies are situated so that no one is looking onto each other's space. We walked everywhere, ate amazing Mexican food, relaxed, and enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Perfect place for a couple, 2 couples, or a family with kids. Lots of room!! Don't hesitate to rent this space.
Want to live there forever - condo was sensational
My family travels together three times a year and we often a resort in Playa Del Carmen. We thought we would rent a condo and be closer to town. We were very nervous but from the time we made an inquiry to the end of our vacation Jordan was excellent to deal with. He answered our questions usually within the hour. He provided us with a comprehensive list of recommended restaurants and tours to try. The list was extremely helpful. The condo was gorgeous and the location is literally only 100 yards to town which was great because we often went into town a couple times a day. We also loved the close proximity to the beach and the portable beach loungers and umbrellas were a handy as some of our kids prefer to be in the shade. The condo was recently renovated and it showed. The beds were actually more comfortable than any bed we've slept in at any 5 star resort. The balcony overlooking the pool was nice as we could watch the kids swim and it is covered by a large market umbrella so if it rained we could still sit outside. Our kids loved loved loved the Cenote. They jumped off the rocks and swam in the Cenote everyday. We (the adults) enjoyed the pool and were pleasantly surprised that it was heated to 88 degrees. The loungers by the pool were very nice and the hammock was a great touch. We enjoyed reading by the pool. Overall the vacation was amazing and the condo honestly couldn't be any better. It far exceeded what we expected. Super clean and very large,. We were 2 adults and 4 children and it was plenty big enough for us. We will definitely be coming back to this condo. Definitely recommend this to anyone with families or even a girls/boys getaway. So much to do and such a large space.
Didn't want to leave!
Sometimes things work out to perfection. We booked this condo, never having stayed in one on a vacation, with our three children. The condo was larger than I thought with pleanty of room for all five of us. The gorgeous beach was maybe a three minute walk and the condo pool, while. It huge, kept the kiddies busy for hours. The condo too was very secure and minutes away from restaurants, shopping, and plain old people watching. The house manager bought us some staples before we arrived and we were created with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the owners. I don't generally write reviews, never had a chance to, but we've already contacted the owners to book for next year. This is a hidden gem of a place, with three bedrooms, enough cutlery and plates for when we had dinner in. The owners seem to have children as it is stocked with everything from DVDs for the kids and even toys for the beach! Thank you for a wonderful stress free vacation. We will return for sure!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $40 |
We can assist you with your transportation from the Cancun Airport to the condo and our property manager offers several services from stocking the condo with groceries prior to your arrival to cooking an entire meal for your and your group. Rates range from $10 to $20 a person and the meals are delicious.
50% Deposit required at time of signing, 50% due 50 days before first day of check-in. We prefer checks however we do accept all major credit cards and PayPal (additional fees apply on credit card and Paypal payments)
Manager's Cancellation Policy
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