I want to thank Dave and Lupita for making their lovely condo available to us. We enjoyed every minute of our long family vacation. We had everything we needed at the Bali residence to de-stress and have fun! The home itself had a very cheerful vibe, which in my experience reflects the spirit of its owners. It was well equipped with linens, beach towels, kitchen complete with all utensils and appliances for cooking full- blown meals (My husband and I both cook: we have 3 hungry kids plus we’re Italian). But you could just as easily order for delivery and the time is competitive with NYC’s. Our favorite places to order from were El Fogon Taqueria and Don Mario’s for pizza. But getting back to the rental- we were very comfortable having a pool and showers outside our door and the sports center with large lap pool, tennis and basketball courts, Game area with ping pong, pool, air hockey and foosball just steps away from our unit. You do need a car though, when you either want to go to the center of Playa or explore the many beaches there are off the main road. I would say it’s a pleasant 12-15 minute ride to both the city center and to the area’s beaches. A shopping strip with a large supermarket (Soriana) and a Sam’s Club is only 5 minutes away. We also felt very safe with 24 security both at the main entrance and before entering our specific complex. The home’s administrator, Fernando, was always available and very helpful with any questions or specific needs we had. All in all Dave and Lupita’s condo is the perfect place to stay if you want to rest, enjoy swimming and sports, and have the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful beaches, cenotes, reserves and nature parks Playa del Carmen has to offer! Hasta la proxima y muchissimas gracias de todo! Angela N.