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UPSCALE LOCATION-Across street from Beach

Family-friendly apartment in Playa del Carmen with a water park

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Nestled in a lush tropical landscape, this beachfront retreat offers the perfect blend of modern convenience and Caribbean charm. Take a short stroll to the sugar-white beach or sunbathe by the pool, then enjoy breathtaking views from your private deck overlooking the park.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

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

UPSCALE LOCATION-Across street from Beach

The only residential gated community right on the beach. Low density complex with lush tropical landscaping, pool, BBQ area and tennis courts. This unit has been remodeled to keep its character while offering the convenience of modern amenities. Its ground floor location makes it feel more like a home with its large deck overlooking the park. Views of the turquoise Caribbean sea from the open plan living room/dining room and the deck. Lots of windows and french doors, opening to balconies or deck, make it bright and attractive. Second separate entrance to master bedroom offers more flexibility.

Take your towel and walk just a few steps to the sugar white beach or sunbathe by the pool. You can enjoy hikes along the parks with Mayan ruins or play a game of tennis. Plenty of activities at your fingertips including sightseeing, Tulum, Chichen-Itza, Cozumel and so much more.

From the airport take the ADO bus to Playa del Carmen and walk to your vacation home from the bus station.

A Warm Welcome will await you. You are ready to experience the perfect vacation!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen

What's nearby

  • Playacar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Xaman Ha Aviary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl’s jr Playa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Aguachiles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Madremia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aereo Café Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does UPSCALE LOCATION-Across street from Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is UPSCALE LOCATION-Across street from Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at UPSCALE LOCATION-Across street from Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UPSCALE LOCATION-Across street from Beach ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is UPSCALE LOCATION-Across street from Beach located?

This family-friendly Playa del Carmen apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Playacar Beach, Playa del Carmen Main Beach, and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. Quinta Avenida and Mamitas Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

UPSCALE LOCATION-Across street from Beach Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Perfect location, 5 min walk to the beach and 5 min walk to absolute quiet from 5th avenue

Had a wonderful relaxing stay. Very well appointed and super comfy accomodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Over all great place

The place was clean and located well. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

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

Perfect location in Playa

We had a great stay for our family of 4. The apartment is an ideal location - 5 min from the beach, 5 min walk to the main street in Playa and restaurants (far enough away to be quiet!) and in a gated community for peace of mind. It also had everything we needed - access to a pool, air conditioning, parking, purified water, ....
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

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

Fabulous Spot

Marie is a great host - very helpful with all our questions. The property is beautiful so close to everything you need.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

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

Great stay in Playacar

We enjoyed the location of this property. The beach was a very short walk, as were the shops and restaurants in Playa del Carmen. The security people at the complex were amazing. We never felt unsafe. The beach chairs, towels, and umbrella were very convenient and made our beach days perfect. The power went out for over 12 hours (no fault of property host), but it would have been nice to have a flashlight and candles available. Very quiet property in a great location. We would return again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
LOVED this property! Perfect location between town and beach (just few blocks to town and just across lawn and street to beach). In Fase 1 (residential), so must pass by security gate to enter...felt super safe, although was never nervous anywhere in Playa. Managers were absolutely phenomenal! Great communication and super friendly. We will be back...highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

condo by the beach

This place is amazing! A 5 minute walk to a nearby "mall" and just a few minutes more to 5th Avenue. A 4 minute walk to the beach. a 1 minute walk to a Mayan ruin. 20 minute walk to WalMart. Taxis just a few minutes away, too. Oh yeah, ferry is a 6 minute walk.Having two bathrooms was great, water delivered whenever you are out. The AC works when needed, otherwise fans keep the air moving around. Four beach chairs provided, I am never sitting on a towel on the beach again!Only thing to think about is the kitchen does not have any salt and pepper and things like that. But really not that big of a deal.Loved this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ke L., San Jose

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

Great location to explore player del carmen

This is a nice four-story apartment and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindi G.

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

Love Casa Sonrisas

We've stayed here multiple times, always the best experience. Marie and family are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful setting and location

This property was one of the best parts of our stay in Mexico. The beautiful and peaceful deck was where we spent our mornings relaxing together.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Perfect place and location

We love staying here. It is our 4th time. Comfortable, quiet and close to everything. Beach is just steps away and beautiful. Restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

mitch l.

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

Excellent location

Great property, even nicer than we expected. Kitchen had not only utensils but some oil, filtered water, coffee, tea, spices... a very nice touch. Washer & dryer right in the unit. Walking distance to 5th street and all of the night life, shopping and restaurants. Beautiful beach just steps away and a nice pool that was empty the entire time we were there. If we are ever back in the area we would absoluty stay here again. Thanks for a memorable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

William V.

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

Fall vacation

Great location. Owner needs to be more accessible when questions arise. It's a great unit
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A. B.

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

Clean and Convenient

Our family of 4 had a wonderful time at this property. Security patrolled regularly, and the grounds and unit are well-maintained. The location is within walking distance of all the shops, ferry, and beaches. The unit owner was reassuringly very responsive when we had a minor hiccup with checkin getting the keys. We would definitely return!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Beautiful & Relaxing

This is the second time I stay in this relaxing retreat, and I absolutely love it! Great neighborhood, everything is within walking distance. I feel very safe in this area, which I find very quiet and relaxing. Thank you very much for making it a beautiful stay for us. We hope to come back soon and stay here again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ragne R.

Playa del Carmen vacation

The apartment is in a beautiful complex, charming, old-style architecture, and beautifully decorated, spacious, and very comfortable. The plants and animals outside added so much charm - the flowers were gorgeous, and the beach is literally 3 minutes away. We even befriended a local cat whom we called Carmen - she was a great addition to our company. The apartment also has everything you need for the beach - chairs, towels, a parasol. We also made our Christmas dinner at home - it was great to be able to cook and have a quiet family supper. (By the way, the supermarket is maybe 10-15 minutes away, so that was very practical.) The patio is very secluded and inviting - we spent a lot of time there. We were also able to go on a day trip to visit the Maya ruins in Tulum and Coba and swim in a cenote. That was a huge bonus! Thank you, Marie, so much, and happy 2019!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H., Marietta,Pa. USA

Great experience!

Our first rental experience was a great one. The house surrounded by lush gardens and the ruins was just the beginning. The Mexican style house with every convenience did not disappoint. We used the pool everyday, most times we had it to ourselves. A short walk to 5th Avenue was also welcomed as well as the beach. Lots of seaweed on the beach, could be seasonal. That’s the only negative of our wonderful stay at Casa Armonia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

WONDERFUL - Comfortable & Relaxing

We loved Casa Armonia, the location is perfect, having the view onto the park/Maya Ruin, shaded by trees and a peek of the ocean on the horizon is amazing. The apartment comes with everything you could need.....including great beach chairs and an umbrella. The pool was secluded and clean, love the landscaping and the close proximity to Paseo del Carmen. A wonderful get away. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Canto A.

Excelente atención de sus dueños, todo impecable.

Muy recomendable!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L., Pasco, WA

Location, location!! Easy walking access to town and beach. Loved our stay here!

Such a great place to stay in Playa del Carmen! Right on the edge of 5th Ave shopping and restaurants. A stones throw from the ferry dock and beach access right across the road. Note that the beach is a public one and was always quite crowded while we were there. A lot of what you need is provided: kitchen amenities, drinking water, beach supplies. The neighborhood always felt safe and we had no issues walking around after dark. Owner is very nice and easy to communicate with. A great place to use as a base for exploring Quintana Roo and the Yucatán! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany-Jo G.

Beautiful, relaxing retreat

I stayed with a friend of mine for a little under two weeks. The property was clean, spacious and a relaxing retreat. A couple of minutes walk from shops, the beach and even some ruins. I'd definitely recommend it to others and would even stay there again.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

We had a wonderful time.

Great apartment, close to beach, close to 5th avenida, very well equiped, beautiful park
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Curt A.

Beautiful property close enough to everything but far enough away!

This was a great family trip. If we go back to Playa we will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David S., Tyler tx

Loved the place!

Great location on the edge of a park, and yet very close to 5th. Unit in good shape. Lovely large pool. Good neighbors. Likely to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

Great Vacation

My husband and I just spent two weeks in this perfect property. Everything you need for a great vacation! Two blocks from amazing restaurants, great shopping and amazing people watching. The beach is steps away, and the condo had absolutely everything you could possibly need to make your holiday comfortable. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a worry free vacation in beautiful Playa del Carmen