I can not say enough good things about this rental. This was our first time (30-year-old couple from Denver) to Playa del Carmen, so we didn't really know where the "hot" spots were. When we pulled up to the condo, we looked at each other and had wide eyes! We were right in the heart of it! We were 1 block from 5th Ave (their blocks are really like 1/2 blocks) and ON the beach. We didn't see ANY other properties like this where we had direct beach access near us.

We didn't care too much what the inside of our condo looked like, because we were never inside -- but the inside of the condo is great! We just used the one bed, but the air conditioning was fantastic, the shower had good water pressure - could have used a stove to cook a few meals ourselves - but the food in Playa is awesome so we weren't too concerned.

The outside of this condo has the million dollar view. It's incredible. The bar downstairs isn't too loud - pushy for your business, but expensive. Wah Wah's is downstairs and over one spot and they have live acoustic music from 1 -3 every day and then parties at night. I like my quiet time when I sleep, and we had NO issues! Everything on the beach quiets down around 10 p.m.

Pros:
-LOCATION
-Music next door
-AC
-Patio
-View
-Comfy bed
-Cable TV (few random English channels)
-Cleaned daily

Cons:
-Would like unlimited towels (because I'm a spoiled American... haha!) But really, we take like 3 showers a day with the beach and activities
-They don't have beach towels, although Stefania brought us some when we asked about them
-Would like stove/oven for dinners at home
-Would have liked the floors and outdoor area to be mopped daily - but everything was swept and cleaned up!

Stefania will get you whatever you need and meet/greet you.

We will HANDS DOWN stay here next time we visit. You should too - it's incredible. Everyone visiting who doesn't stay here is missing out!