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5th Ave & 28th St - Perfect Location in Playa del Carmen

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Mamitas a short walk - rent umbrella/chair or just lay a towel on beach!
view of our pool from front door of condo - water comes from a cenote
gated tropical courtyard, private parking; 24-hr security guard across street
master bedroom, king-size, sliding glass door, private balcony, tv, internet
professional housekeepers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Playa del Carmen, QROO

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

5th Ave & 28th St - Perfect Location in Playa del Carmen

Tropical, gated property called Eclipse Condos with charming Mexican condo right at amazing 5th avenue and 2 blocks to Mamitas Beach, the best beach in Playa del Carmen. Professionally remodeled and decorated, bright new furniture and decor to feel like "home" in Mexico. Our condo/apartment is 1100 sq ft with 10-foot ceilings, 2nd floor, in a building of only 9 apartments. Private, well-appointed and great for a weekend or a lifetime. There is private, tropical balcony overlooking a pool, and a small swimming pool in our complex which is actually a cenote, and you always feel safe to walk along 5th avenue or play at gorgeous Club Mamitas where for a few dollars you can rent a beach umbrella and lounge chairs for a day while waiters bring you food and drinks and you can listen to the music played all afternoon for beach-goers and sea swimmers. The water and beach are gorgeous, sand is soft and white and clean, water is calm and clear, and the environment is just breathtaking for fun, romance, or just relaxing. Water sport rentals are steps away. The master bedroom has a king-size bed with private full bathroom, and the second bedroom has two twin beds which can convert to a king, with second brightly tiled full bathroom. Kitchen is complete, washer/dryer included, all you could need to set up housekeeping, or who cares, just stroll out the door to find amazing food up and down 5th Avenue! Dining room seats 6 and all plates, flatware, etc are provided. Living room has 2 new, full-leather couches. Wireless internet, big-screen TV in the living room plus TV in the master bedroom, with cable and guest Netflix account available, all for free. We have a great bi-lingual property manager on-site most of the time (she's accessible by phone when she's not on-site), a full-time maintenance man, professional housekeepers, and a 24-hr security guard posted right outside our gate at the hotel right across the street. No worries! A/C is excellent and ceiling fans in all rooms. Bottom line: you are steps away from amazing fun and world-class food, beaches and shopping, yet your condo is quiet at night and you can sleep peacefully! One of my favorite things: you are 1/2 block from the biggest, most beautiful Starbucks I've ever seen, and just steps from amazing restaurants - Italian, Mayan, French, and of course authentic Mexican. For fun, you can walk down 5th Avenue to the center of town and take a short ferry to Cozumel island and spend the day there. Our condo has free parking for your rental car, and we normally do rent a car when we come, though most days we walk everywhere.

Property manager

Julie Cook
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
A few guests no problem. Not big parties.
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No pets allowed
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Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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About the area

Playa del Carmen

Located near the beach, this condo is in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach, while Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are popular area attractions. Xaman Ha Aviary and Temazcal Natura are also worth visiting.
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Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Diez Parrilla Argentina - la 5ta Avenida, Playa del Carmen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Micaela's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ojitos Mios - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ferron’s Jerk Chicken - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5th Ave & 28th St - Perfect Location in Playa del Carmen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5th Ave & 28th St - Perfect Location in Playa del Carmen ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5th Ave & 28th St - Perfect Location in Playa del Carmen ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5th Ave & 28th St - Perfect Location in Playa del Carmen located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach. Mario Villanueva Stadium Madrid and Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This property is in a great location, just off 5th Ave, and is in a somewhat quieter area than that south of Constitution, while being a comfortable walk to that area. Additionally, it is within a 10-15 minute walk to the beaches off Calle 72 and 88. The unit itself is well apportioned with a washer/dryer which is a luxury when staying more than a week or so, which I have done twice, 3 and 4 weeks respectively. Are, the property manager is responsive to your needs, for example a ceiling fan was inoperable and was repaired within 24 hours of my notification.
Stayed 26 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Description of property was very misleading

The listing was not accurate at all, in my opinion. We were not satisfied at all with the place. I don't think you could call their pool a pool. It was very small in the entrance of the condo place, surrounded by trees which left it dark and gloomy. No place to get sun no room for chairs or to relax. First downfall when you have kids with. The room itself, was okay but dated. Felt like you were in a dungeon, no sun came through the few windows it had and when you looked out any given window, there were walls to look at, very disappointing. The balcony?? Looked out to a wall. I did not feel like I was on vacation, that's for sure. No sunlight, dark, gloomy, dungeon feeling. A dog from another condo decided to crap on our door mat in front of the door. I addressed my concern on day 1. The owners need to be transparent with the property as the description of the place was VERY misleading. After day one, we decided to find somewhere else to say and the owner would not reimburse us for the next 5 days. SUPER, SUPER disappointed. Would not recommend. The picture they have of the beach with umbrellas etc....was a 10 minute walk
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not quite the perfect condo

Two bedroom unit in an old building, with no direct lighting from outside but a great location w little noise unless the neighbours kids have a party which they did our last night until 11pm. All windows look at walls, the apartment is very dark as per previous reviews. Good bed, good AC, TV very difficult to use w no instructions. Main shower good , master bedroom shower poor, took forever to get hot water. Full kitchen, Nice balcony but surrounded by walls w a very unsafe railing that should have been replaced years ago. Good value for two couples if darkness isn’t a problem. not so much single couple. Felt claustrophobic, with all windows and doors barred. Locks getting in and out a pain. Pool is more like the size of a hot tub and cold. We did not use. We would not rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fit our needs perfectly

Comfortable, well appointed, great location. The owner and manager were very helpful!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PDC vacay

Really enjoyed stay at the eclipse condo. It was roomy, well appointed and great location. The owner and manager were attentive offered help if needed. Great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 bedroom condo centrally located near the beach & restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Great location, quiet condo building near everything, a couple blocks from the beach and places of interest in Playa del Carmen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay

The property was accurately described and so close to the beach it was superb… all amenities were super close and we loved the proximity to the grocery stores and Walmart…if you are looking for a pool, this one is only for a dip and cooling off after the beach….not a lap pool. Wifi was great and the kitchen well equipped. Would stay again. We stayed for 30 days.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rainne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heart of the action!

The pictures don’t do it justice! This place is SO MUCH MORE prettier than expected 😍 and it feels like a home.. we stayed at 3 different places during our vaca and this was the only place that was comfortable enough that you could just flop down after a long day of shopping or beaching and flip on the tv just like ya do at home. It was great! And, even though you are literally right spack in the middle of all the action, it was quite! I couldn’t believe it, I mean of course there’s music that you can hear but it wasn’t bothersome at all, I actually didn’t notice it until my bf said he wanted to go find it, lol. Check in & out was effortless and the property manager is an absolute sweetheart, not to mention the owners are the kindest people ever! I just can’t say enough great stuff about this place, there’s gelato right across the street, you have to try the lime basil 😁 amazing, and the beach is so close, I spent most of my time shopping but there’s just so much to see and do and you are right there in it, lol. Oh yeah and they had a huge jug of drinking water in the kitchen which was really nice, everything was spotless and there’s even a little balcony in the master bedroom that I didn’t even know about until we got there… All in all this place is the perfect place to stay for anyone, family, friends, whatever it was GREAT!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Myrna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

2023-24 Condo

Property was not as close to the beach as expected, couldn't even see the ocean from our location. Pool was extra small and scenery was not ideal from the pool. Was quiet except for the construction across the street.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Playa del Carmen is fun and with this apartment you are in the heart of the action but off 5th avenue so not too loud when trying to sleep. Pool is small but refreshing, beach is 5 minute walk. Great for group on a budget. Apartment had two bathrooms which was key. There are stairs to the apartment as it is on second level. Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge R., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice location of condo, clean & well distributed.

Comfortable place with everything close by. Araceli super good hostess with great communication. Nicely decorated. Easy access. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than Imagined

It felt like a home away from home. Clean unit with everything you need to make meals. 5 minute walk to the beach, 2 minutes to Starbucks and restaurants on 5th Ave. 10 minutes to Super Chedraui. I stayed alone but felt safe here. There is a police presence as they patrolled on foot or by car. My only recommendation is to provide clearer check-in information. I was tired after traveling all day and the PM gave cryptic messages on how to get the keys. Also the pool attracts mosquitoes so invest in spray. They will greet you on the stairs and will eventually end up in the unit. I had to sleep with spray on to avoid waking up with bites.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax tine

Awasamoe, please, location. Great to relax, and have fun
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rosa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nice Plata del Carmen condo

This condo has everything we needed for our trip, everything was perfect !
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Getaway

We had a great time at the condo. Aracelia the property manager was very responsive as was Julie the owner. 5th Avenue is basically right outside your door so it offers easy access to all the great restaurants and shops Playa Del Carmen has to offer.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The condo was very clean and satisfied our every need. The location was a 5 minute walk to the beach, 5-10 minute walk to a variety of restaurants and shops, and a 20 minute walk to the ferry to go over to Cozumel. The people are friendly and we felt safe. Ara, the property manager was very kind and helpful. She picked up a few things for us before we arrived, provided us with places to eat, which were affordable and very good and she was there when ever we needed her. Thank you for helping make this 3 week vacation fun and relaxing.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

playa hideaway

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at eclipse condo. perfect location mins from the beach and steps to 5th street. Starbucks every morning and a short walk towards 32 street for the best breakfast: scram eggs, ham, cheese, tomatoes, potatoes and sweet crepes. After a day at the beach, back to the hideaway, dip in the alkaline cool pool to rinse off the day. Coming back and this is my place to stay! Perfect!!! Dave
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Esteban S., South Brunswick NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Vacation

The apartment is great for what you pay, excellent location, right off 5th St. The only disappointment I got is that when we get to the apartment the WiFi wasn't working, and my son have to do some school work, and got fix 2 days later, probably because it was on a peak season in Mexico the manager never respond to calls or emails, so communication was very bad, the owner Julie is very nice and try her best however she doesn't provide much information on the apartment rules, we didn't know what to do with the garbage, there was no dumpsters in the complex, we figured out 3 days later that you have to put it out on the street, at least is what we did, other then that, is great we really enjoy our time in Playa del Carmen
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

debraca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful condo, wonderful location!

The condo was the perfect size for our family of four which consisted of my husband, and two teen girls, 15&17. The location was everything! We didn't need to rent a car because everything was basically within walking distance. Check-in was also pretty smooth. However, if you're bringing luggage, take note that there is no elevator and the condo is on the 4th floor, and the staircase is winding and narrow. So pack light! My only complaint is that on the third day, we had to toss one tissue roll back and forth between our bathroom and our daughters'. The rolls that were in each of the bathrooms at check-in were not full new rolls. and there was only one extra roll of toilet paper in one bathroom only. When I texted the property manager for extra toilet paper, she replied back 4 hours later saying we need to buy our own paper, and then had the audacity to tell me to let her know if we are leaving early on checkout day. Otherwise, this was a great condo. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great manager

Great location and great manager. No view if that's what you are looking for but 3 minute walk to the beach, 30 steps from the main strip. Safe and clean.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariano T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelente

Muy limpio, amplio y bonito. Muy buena ubicación
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Saloua L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

I am not sure why people are giving good review for this property! Very misleading description!

The listing states that there is a pool: it is a very small "pool" in a very dark garden with nowhere to sit. The place itself is clean and big that is the only positive part. The worst part is that it is SUPER dark, it is like a dungeon! There are walls in front of every window! It states that there is a balcony well again there is a big window right in front of it! I felt claustrophobic in this place and had to turn all the lights on at all times when I was there. So much for being at the beach and seeing the sun! Another thing is the super narrow stairs so if you have a big suite case good luck! The owners need update the misleading description they have on the site as to the balcony and the pool etc... the only good thing is the location but beach itself is one of the most expensive one for chairs etc. in playa... Trust me you can find better than this place.... Super disappointed!

10/10 Excellent

meredith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our little family!

Wow, super stoked we found this place! It’s not even a block off 5th Ave (busy and fun walking street) and the beach was only blocks away. We were there everyday enjoying the sun and playing in the waves. We tried a bunch of restaurants around us, one of our favorites was Pik Nik on 10th and 26th. We walked to the mega and got groceries, so we were set on making breakfast and lunch at the casa. There’s a little park down the street that we play soccer with our kid at. It’s dirt, but we loved it! The bed is comfy. We unpacked all our stuff into the closets as we were there for 9days, just worked great! Showers are nice and hot! We did Landry as needed. We will be back!! Super safe and super perfecto!! Gracies Araclie (property manager! Thank you Julie!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time enjoying Playa del Carmen, Cozumel and Tulum.

Nice two bedroom condo, great a/c & refreshing pool. Neighborhood is safe. Food on 5th Ave is excellent. Beaches of Tulum our favorite. Araceli (manager)is very friendly & helpful. If you enjoy the ruins we found it best to rent (Avis on the corner) a car & do the ruins on our own. Cabs, "Colectivo" & buses were all good.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice condo. Prime location!

We've been traveling to the Riviera Maya area for more than 25 years, and Playa Del Carmen is among our favorite beach towns. And staying in Julie's beautiful, well-appointed, and very well cared for condo was a delight! The unit itself is part of a very small condo property of only 7 units, perfectly located between famed 5th Avenue and Playa Mamita's. We usually rent a car when we come down so we can venture out of Playa and explore other beach towns. This time however, we really wanted to just 'hang out,' so we did not rent a car and walked everywhere! The unit is the perfect size, beautifully decorated, and I absolutely loved the high ceilings! The layout is also perfect for small families like ours. The condo is very nicely updated, clean, and well-appointed. There is plenty of kitchen gear, a perfect amount of bathroom and beach towels, nearly new washer and dryer, and great remote-controlled air conditioning units in every room. All of the furniture -- from the leather sofas to the dining room chairs to the beds -- was comfortable. But most importantly the owner Julie and the property manager Ara were such a pleasure. Both were incredibly friendly, responsive, informative, and super organized (which is a huge plus for me, because I'm sort of an organizational nut!). Exterior features of the property include a very, very small pool that didn't see much use. But because we're beach lovers, we rarely use the pools at the properties we stay at, so this was not a problem for us. I should note that this unit is on the 2nd floor, and the stairs can be a bit precarious. They're narrow and somewhat uneven, and I joked with my husband that it felt like we were climbing a treehouse every time we went up. And one other note, there is construction going on directly behind this development, and therefore there is not much of a view from the master bedroom balcony. The construction work generally begins promptly at 8:30AM and ends at dusk, but since we spent most of our days away from the unit and out on the beaches, we generally had no issue with construction noise. By nightfall, all was quiet (with the exception of the occasional late-night laughter from vacationers at a nearby development, but that's what vacations are for!). Overall, this was a wonderful condo in a prime location for a fantastic price! And our thanks go to Julie, and especially Ara, who made our stay that much more special by being so helpful and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Julie Cook

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Warren and Julie have 4 awesome grown kids and 1 beautiful grandson (#2 is on the way). For many years Julie has said, "I'd rather have memories than things", and we've traveled extensively as a family and built many memories. Our favorite vacation spot is Playa del Carmen, and we finally bought our own piece of heaven there a few years ago, and could not love it more. For many years we have pastored a church in San Antonio, Texas and run a successful executive recruiting business as well.

Why they chose this property

After traveling in Mexico for many years, primarily in Cancun, Cozumel, the Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen we realized we LOVED Playa and could live there if we didn't have to leave our kids in the states! It's got every amenity we could hope for, it's reasonably inexpensive, you always feel safe, many locals speak some English, the beaches are amazing, food is great, locals are super-nice. We picked this condo after looking at lots and lots of properties because it's 1/2 block from 5th Avenue and about 1/2 way from central square and the far end, right where beautiful shops and restaurants are, and yet the condo is quaint, authentic Mexican, and quiet at night. Beautiful, safe, convenient. Plus the local property manager is super - on top of everything, faithful, consistent, trustworthy, honest, bi-lingual.

What makes this property unique

I LOVE the courtyard and the pool watered from a real-live cenote (underground water-filled cave). I LOVE the private, shady balcony that overlooks huge tropical trees and vines and another pool. I LOVE that it has a private parking space for me. I LOVE the location. It's amazing. The condo feels so roomy with its high ceilings. And we had it completely remodeled by a local decorator/designer who primarily does high-end botique hotels. And you feel so safe walking around the neighborhood - it's authentic Mexican with all the class, taste and fun - with modern and exotic dining and fantastic shopping nearby. And the walk to the beach is so pleasant, passing the shops, cantinas, clubs, etc. And our condo has a beach umbrella and beach bags you can use for your day at the beach. And proximity to Mamitas Beach - the best beach anywhere! I love it all! And Vagabunda restaurant for breakfast omelettes and cappucino. Yum!

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English, Spanish

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