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Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 124300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Popular LocationPlaya del Carmen Maritime Terminal16 min walk
  • Popular LocationQuinta Avenida16 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlayacar Golf Club2 min drive
  • AirportCancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)53 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms

Welcome to the best strip of beach in Playa Del Carmen. Villa Ensueno is a fully equipped 5 bedroom plus separate casita only 5 houses from the beach. The famous 5th Avenue is a 15 minute walk to the best shopping and restaurants in the Mayan Riviera. Now over 1,000 restaurants! If you don't want to walk, taxis pass by every minute or two at the entrance to our street. We have room for several cars in the private driveway. The home is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated community of Playacar, only a block from the Playacar golf course. The entrance to the community is guarded and we have security patrolling the streets 24 hours a day.

The beach by the house is set amongst multi million dollar houses and is a great place for kids and adults to play in the sand. Walk along the beach for 15 minutes or so towards town and Senior Frogs is there and the start of 5th avenue.

Each of the 4 queen bed main bedrooms on the upper floor has its own ensuite and shower. Off the kitchen on the main floor is the 5th main house bedroom with double bed and full ensuite. Steps from the back door is our separate guest house called the casita. It has a double bunk bed and full ensuite on the second floor. All rooms have air conditioning and recently upgraded mattresses.

The grand dining room has enough to seat 10 along with the fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen was renovated with granite counters and new appliances. We have satellite TV and free WIFI in the house if you need to stay connected.

An infinity pool with waterfall plus private backyard patios and palapa area. Solar heated as well. Plus we have a large community pool if you want to do laps and a tennis court steps from the back door shared by only 3 streets.

We have a full time person to cook your group breakfast and clean Monday to Saturday and she will even do your laundry before you leave if you like! Arrive home as you left. A gardener comes Monday to Saturday as well to check the pool and clean the grounds.

We have the best location and size home in the area.

Also keep your eyes up in the backyard, we have a resident monkey who is elusive but does like to make the occasional appearance high in the trees!

We have a local English and Spanish speaking management company who will ensure every step of your vacation is a success. From communication of all the steps to arrival at the home, taking a secure payment, and having maintenance staff available for immediate resolution of any issues.

We are a Canadian family living in the U.S. and fell in love with the area the first time visited Playa Del Carmen. We bought the home to create memories for our children and hope you join us creating special ones for yours.

Property manager

Gordon Goss

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 4,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Splash pool is perfect for small kids.

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

20 Percent off Your Summer Family Vacation. Sleep 12 Steps Beach

About the area

Playa del Carmen

This vacation home is located in Playacar, a neighborhood 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 Cenote Chaak Tun are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 16 min walk
  • Quinta Avenida - 16 min walk
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 20 min walk
  • Playacar Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Barra Artesanal - 12 min walk
  • Occidental Allegro - 9 min walk
  • Occidental Vacation Club First Club Lounge At Allegro Playacar - 12 min walk
  • Lara & Luca - 17 min walk
  • Chili's - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms located?

Located in Playacar, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mayan Ruins of Playacar, Playa del Carmen Main Beach, and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. Quinta Avenida is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get away
The property was clean and well kept. It’s a vigorous walk into town for some older folks but doable. The air conditioning in each bedroom was a god send. Very much a family type atmosphere. Alma was great to work with, we loved having her there. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
House was wonderful. Location to beach and 5th avenue was amazing. Alma was very nice and helpful. Gordon was an amazing host and helped us make our trip to playa the best ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany D., Berthoud, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Well…it was okay- but not fantastic.
As much as we want to give a higher rating- the best we can offer is 3.5/5. Our friend group visits Riviera Maya each year and this is about our tenth year renting VRBO’s. Overall, this is not one we would return to or recommend. There are others we liked a lot better. The positives: The house is nicely furnished and the pool is beautiful. There are beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels available. The caretakers were here almost daily, were very polite, and did a nice job. The neutrals: The communication was all through what’s app and google translation This house has many levels and not for anyone with ambulatory concerns. Including the trail to the beach. It’s a bit farther than a short walk and is not flat terrain, although, there are other paths you can take to get to the beach. There are a lot of keys and different codes for doors/gates. The outside pool seating area is quite small for the size of the house, although there are lots of separate places to gather. The negatives: The lock on a side door near the kitchen was difficult to close and lock. 2 of the bedroom en-suite toilets did not flush and were not usable. There wasn’t hot water for showers, except one. The dishwasher and oven were not functioning during our stay. If any food was not sealed in its original packaging, it attracted numerous large ants and one morning we woke to a couple of dead roaches on the kitchen floor. The bathrooms had minimal number of towels and they were very thin/worn.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger and Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Playacar
Location was awesome for both the beach and downtown, found the information booklet provided, which is in both English and Spanish was an awesome resource. Any issues we did have were dealt with very quickly. Alma our maid was very amazing and thorough and easy to work with. Any questions we had were promptly answered by the owner. Our family of thirteen had an awesome family vacation at this residence and we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B., Medicine Hat AB Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Owner awesome to deal with.
We were 6 adults that stayed in this lovely home for two weeks. The area is beautiful, so well kept. Alma was fabulous, doing all she could to make our time there relaxing and pleasurable, happy and willing to help however she could. The kitchen was well stocked, pots were wonderful to cook with, we found mostly all we needed, only thing I can think of would be to replace the rubber spatula and salad spinner. House was kept very clean, pool cleaned consistently. Great lawn chairs to take to beach, and owner sent in beach umbrella when we asked if one there. The transport service JF Tours that Owner recommends was great, we used them for all out transfers, and their response time was quick and efficient. Furniture good, beds comfy, we weren’t lacking anything. My thanks to the owner Gordon, who is very caring and responsive, was a good vacation. Sam Bishop
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun for all
Perfect for our family and closed to town
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip 40th reunion
Villa Ensueno was a wonderful getaway for a girls trip celebrating 40 years of friendship! Gordon and his on site team were spectacular, responsive and very accommodating! Alma is a dream and extremely hard working along with the pool crew! The home is safe , private and a few minutes to the warm clear beach we visited daily including 3 hours before our return flights!! Highly recommend Romeo’s Italian and Ilios Greek Live Show! Tulum and the Mayan Ruins a must using Gordon’s recommended transport company the day was easy breezy! Our only comment was we didn’t feel it would have worked for 6 adults 55+ who prefer private bedrooms & bathrooms. As it turns out we had 4 and it was perfect! Especially enjoyed the plunge pool at the end of the day to refresh & recharge ! Thank you to Gordon, Elena, Alma and the JF Rivera Tour team for making us feel So welcome !! We highly recommend this rental!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place for family gathering
What a lovely, amazing, magical place Gordon and his family have made here. Plenty of room for many extended family and friends, daily housekeeping services provided by Alma, prompt and courteous communication from both the owner and the on site property manager. It’s close to two different shopping/dining areas, a very short walk to a beautiful, pristine beach, and an easy taxi ride away from so many wonders Mexico offers. We made memories for a lifetime and checked many items off our bucket list (manatees! Snorkeling with sea turtles! Jumping in cenotes! Xavage adventure park! Standing at the base of one of the 7 wonders of the world (Chichen Itza)!). And even with all that, staying at home and enjoying the plunge pool for hours on end was probably one of my kids’ favorite things of the whole trip. Would definitely recommend to others and it will definitely be on our list should we ever return to Playacar. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach home and amazing place
Could not have been happier with the accommodations and the help rendered by the amazing housekeeper Alma. Everyone we interacted with was super responsive and top notch in every way including the property owner. The home is very close to the beach in a secluded cul-de-sac where it is in complete harmony with the manicured jungle around it. The small pool connected to the house was also really fun, we actually never ventured to the larger community pool because we like the one at the house so well. My only complaint is that there was some problem with the address where we had a hard time finding it and also our ride back to the airport. Other than that this was a 10/10 experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F., New York, NY, East Hampton, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in enchanted location
It was a fabulous home for multi-gerational gathering. We were a group of 6, but there was plenty of space for additional guests if needed. The host was in communication both before and after we arrived. Any questions or issues were handled immediately. A lovely woman named Alma came every day to take care of house and us. Pool man was there every day and was very pleasant also. The house had a number of updates, but also maintained much of the original Mexican charm. The community of Playacar is great , and very secure. We ranged in age from 3 to 76 and everyone loved it! Highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Location
Playa del Carmen
Structure Type
Private vacation home