Private Playacar Home with Pool/Short Walk to Beach & Town

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

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Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Quinta Avenida
‪14 min walk‬
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
‪14 min walk‬
Playa del Carmen Main Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our home, Villa Sol y Luna is on the superb Playacar Golf Course and is located on the north end of the course. This makes our home ideal for walking to the beach, shopping, ferry to Cozumel, and all the wonderful restaurants and clubs in Playa del Carmen. A 5-10 minute walk puts you on the beach or in the heart of 5th Avenue, Playa del Carmen.

Our home in Playacar, Villa Sol y Luna, is a wonderful place to relax with family and friends. Our private home, gardens and pool are maintained daily by our caretaker, and our bi-lingual property management firm is available to assist you with any trips, transportation, or questions you may have.

The Mayan Riviera and Playa del Carmen have everything to offer for a great vacation; White sand beaches, eco-parks, Mayan Ruins, gourmet restaurants, shopping, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba, golfing and plenty of Mexican culture and hospitality.

Keywords: House, Casa, Villa

Property manager

Cathy Hart

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Pool

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Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside

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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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

About the area

Playa del Carmen

Located in Playacar, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, this holiday home is next to a golf course and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Beach, while Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Xaman Ha Aviary and Temazcal Natura. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

What's nearby

Quinta Avenida - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Playacar Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Playacar Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casa Sofia - ‬8 min walk
‪Los Aguachiles - ‬10 min walk
‪Rolandi's - ‬13 min walk
‪Don Sirloin Playacar - ‬14 min walk
‪Lara & Luca - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Playacar Home with Pool/Short Walk to Beach & Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Playacar Home with Pool/Short Walk to Beach & Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Playacar Home with Pool/Short Walk to Beach & Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Playacar Home with Pool/Short Walk to Beach & Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Playacar Home with Pool/Short Walk to Beach & Town located?

This family-friendly Playa del Carmen holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Plaza Paraiso, Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Édith C.

2 April 2025

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

Magnifique villa au coeur de playa car!

Nous avons eu un merveilleux séjour! Les points faibles: très forte odeur d'humidité dans nos premières journées, 3 chaises longues dispos mais 1 brisée, manquait de place à la table alors on en a acheter une ainsi que des nouilles de psicine-ballon et cheminee pour partie le bbq (dont la grille serait à changer. Le toit de la terrasse coule aussi beaucoup lorsqu'il pleut. Les points forts; la grande cuisine, la piscine très bien entretenu, les murs recouvert de plantes tropicales qui attirent beaucoup d'oiseaux, de très grandes serviettes de plage! laveuse et sécheuse sur place, super communication avec le booking. le spot est magnifique, je relouerais chaque année!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William P.

10 April 2024

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

Perfect Place for a Vacation with Family

This house is awesome! Our kids loved the pool, the layout of the home works well for families, it is clean, and quiet. Cathy was great to work with, and very communicative. We literally have nothing bad to say about this house, and we have stayed at many, many vacation rentals. We moved from this house to a resort, and we would have preferred to stay at this house over the resort. The next time we come to Mexico, we will skip the resort and just stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Farid F.

17 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Space BUT……..

The space was great with medium size pool that was perfect for a dip for our five kids. Location and the proximity to beach and shopping is a bonus. The seven of us were upset we had to leave. The AC was unable to cool the first floor, including the bedroom where my wife and I slept, below 78 F. That was bearable for me although I found myself repeatedly telling people to close the sliding door. It was the broken fridge. On day two we shopped for our family of seven. Meat, poultry, and dairy went into a fridge which my wife thought was a bit warm. I insisted it was all the groceries we had just put in. Wake up next morning and used curdled cream in my coffee. That’s when we start to think something was wrong. The chicken and meat smelled. The cheese was soft, and butter smelled funky. It was 60 F in the fridge. Management sent out someone, we followed his directions, which included keeping the freezer on low. That night we fill up the fridge. Next morning fridge is warm again. We are a family of seven as much as we enjoy eating out on vacation it’s not economical or healthy I expect a working fridge at my rental. The repairman came back and said it would take a few days to fix The Manager and the owner should have known the AC and the fridge did not work. We wanted to stay but it wasn’t going to work out. I was hoping they would go out and got one of the fridges I saw at the MegaSuper. After discussion with VRBO the owner refunded our entire amount. We didn’t to leave.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

21 March 2023

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

It’s a yes from us!

We loved it. Simple as that. Many thanks for the additional helpful information Cathy. Kr, Mike

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

12 March 2023

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

Great location Playa Del Carmen

The house was in a great quiet neighborhood and felt extremely safe walking jogging .and best part we could leave our car at the house and walk to many resturants ;shopping and the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

12 April 2022

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

Amazing stay!

This place is perfect. Short walk to PDC, perfect pool, clean home with everything you'd need in-house or a quick walk away. Will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna G., Houston

24 March 2022

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

Great place to unwind and enjoy Playa del Carmen

We stayed in Cathy's villa with my husband and two kids for 10 days. It's a perfect place if you want to have your privacy while still being close to the beach and great restaurants that Playa del Carmen has to offer. The villa is very well maintained and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. I would love to stay here next time if we happen to travel to Playa del Carmen again

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

5 February 2022

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

Lovely Garden

We stayed for 3 days and had a good time. Pool and garden are great, lots of birds, little capi bara things, and iguanas. Getting thru the gates was a little bit of a pain, the guards could not care less about the bracelets we purchased to get thru. Don’t bother with that In my opinion. But a nice, peaceful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

16 January 2022

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

A place to feel like home in Playacar!

Myself and two friends spent 11 nights at Casa Sol y Luna. We loved every moment of staying here. The home is spacious, cozy and well stocked. When we arrived we were happy to find beach towels, sunscreen, kitchen tools and cooking basics. There was everything we needed. By the end of our stay it really felt like home and we were sad to leave. The backyard is a lovely place to relax and we loved the pool. The location is great, next to the golf course but so private. It felt like our own private jungle with so many animals to watch! We always felt safe at the house with an on site grounds keeper and being located in gated Playacar. The property is maintained very well. One day during our stay there was very heavy rainfall which made some of the tiles over the patio fall, but they were cleaned up quickly by the next morning. Cathy was a great host, always very quick to reply and helpful when we wanted to extend our stay and request a late check out. Each bedroom has its own bathroom which was great. We were working remotely from the villa and never had any issues with wifi and found the space great to work from. The only negative point was that the beds and couches were not the most comfortable. Both were quite hard. Luckily the bedrooms were so cozy and private it wasn’t a huge issue. Overall we would recommend this place to anyone who wants a safe, comfortable and beautiful home while in Playa Del Carmen. We certainly hope to return one day!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederick M.

10 January 2022

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

Great house!

Great house. Host and property manager were very accessible, checkin was a breeze. Location, location, location. Store and restaurants 10 minute walk. 5th Ave. 10 minute walk. Beach 10 minute walk. Stand alone house at the end of a Cul de sac with a beautiful private pool. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherron A.

26 November 2021

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

Nice property and pool in great neighborhood.

We had a short stay but would like to stay again for longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

2 March 2019

Great space, quiet and safe environment to relax or live it up with family and friends.

I’ve been to the house many times and am never disappointed. A central location close to many activities. A short walk to 5th Avenue restaurants and shopping, the ferry to Cozumel and the playacar beaches. Also a quick drive or taxi ride to the local grocery store Cheddraui, local beaches Akumal and xpu ha, fresh water cenotes and the ruins and beaches in Tulum. Highly recommend it and will definitely go again.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Brian L.

30 November 2017

House is in need of repairs.

Home owner failed to tell us house was under renovations. House was full of drywall dust. Couldn't even see out of windows. Master bathroom shower leaked thru ceiling into kitchen. Home owner was informed of leak and she told us she knew about leak. Second bathroom shower upstairs didn't work. Tiles on kitchen counter around sink were missing. There are broken tiles in pool. Beds were extremly hard. Maid did a great job of cleaning the house. Caretaker lived on site. He was always around. He gave us no privacy. I would avoid this rental until renovation and repairs are completed. We would have booked a different house if home owner would of been honest about condition/renovations of house. We left the property early and stayed in hotel for remainder of our trip.

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

8 December 2015

Great home, great location

This is a terrific place to stay and a far more interesting way to visit Mexico versus an all-inclusive resort. It's a short walk to the beach and the many restaurants and bars of Playa. The house is in very good condition and the whole experience was super-nice.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Matt M.

16 January 2015

Perfect Escape

A group of 6 friends, all mid 30s, had a memorable week here relaxing in the low key atmosphere of the house, enjoying the pool, the airy and spacious living space and the amazing proximity to the town of Playa. We felt like we were true village people, going local by the golf course, and a lovely 15min walk from the very center of the action. We would definiltey return

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kim r.

12 December 2014

Playa birthday- love this place!!!

Our trip in March to playa and sol y Luna in particular was stellar as always. I've stayed at the house 9 times and am never disappointed. This time I took two friends-cor one, it was her birthday and first time out of the country; the other has been to Mexico but only to all inclusive resorts. This trip made a lasting impression- be it the home away from home atmosphere, flexibility to eat breakfast with our small group by the pool, float in the pool and chat just amongst ourselves with no distraction, or sit with our feet in the pool reading a book. Those things coupled with the expansive but not too big Mayan themed all tile house to the short walk to the white sand beaches, turquoise blue Caribbean and renowned Fifth avenue shopping, restaurants, authentic food and friendly playa servers, made this trip a dream birthday vacation for my friends and the usual relaxing trip for me. It never gets old. The only downside was that we had to return to the States, leaving us to figure out when we could return to this great hidden vacation home getaway. As the title says, love this place.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

sara d.

20 March 2014

Fantastic house in perfect location

Villa Sol y Luna was much larger than the pictures show which was a wonderful surprise when we go to the home. The home was a bit musty when we first entered, but after opening windows and turning on the AC for a bit it was just fine. The house was built in 1998 and the furnishings, etc. are from that era. If you are looking for an ultra modern house this is not for you. My girlfriends and I found the house to be more than accommodating with 3 separate bathrooms and showers made getting ready for an evening meal very easy after a long day at the beach. The kitchen worked fine for the few meals we made at the house. Again, this is not a home for huge dinner parties, but it worked just fine for making sandwiches and breakfast meals. We didn't use the pool as much as a family with kids may have, but it was nice to take a quick dip and was a nice feature in the backyard. I would highly recommend this property. The owners were very quick with responses and it is a great value in the safe community of Playacar. If you are looking to branch away from the resorts, this home is for you.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul R., Quebec city

27 February 2014

Great owners, house in need of TLC

First of all, let me say that communication with the owners was second to none! I have asked Cathy and Craig a zillion questions and they were always quick to answer and they also provided useful information regarding airport transportation, activities, restaurants, etc. As far as the house is concerned, I have to agree with the last reviewer that there are a few flaws and if you expect a luxurious rental, look somewhere else. No wine glasses, dishwasher not doing what it is supposed to do, linens and towels are very old, broken blinds, broken toaster, missing blender cover, master bedroom bath plugging, dishes, and worst of all, the very bad smell coming from the laundry area. The A/C was a little noisy but did the job! The day after our arrival, I emailed management to let them know that 4 lights were not working and that the screen patio door was falling apart. They came quickly and changed three lightbulbs but didn’t fix the patio door nor changed the swimming pool light. Would have been fun for evening swimming. The maid did an excellent job and the pool boy kept the pool clean! But this guy lives right on the property and he could and did show up at anytime given moment during the day, even when we were enjoying the backyard! We did not appreciate that as we were under the impression that he would show up before 7 in the morning and only once a day. Would we go back to this house? Absolutly, since we are not fussy people and we adapt easily. We think the price for 2 weeks was more than fair. It was quiet, relaxing, a short walk to the beach, an even shorter walk to 5th avenue, 20 minute walk to a major grocery store, the pool was great, so was the neighborhood and we never ever had a security concern. But we have to admit that the house and its content is in need of TLC.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Denise G.

5 February 2014

A big disappointment -- I would not recommend this property

This villa is well located and the grounds have abundant flowers, trees, birds and wildlife. It is in dire need of improvements i.e. renovations. There was a very strong sewage smell when we arrived. overpowering smell of raw sewage. We opened the patio door thinking it was from the house being closed up. After about an hour, we realised that it would take more than airing out the house. The smell seemed to come from the laundry area closet and under the kitchen sink. The washing machine was totally rusted on the inside and a very foul smell was coming from it. We put on the air-conditioner thinking that might help, but it did not. As well, the air-conditioning units for the upstairs bedrooms are old and extremely noisy. Even trying to cool off the bedrooms before sleeping was like sleeping under a subway track!!!! After heading upstairs, we saw that the cupola in the roof of the 2nd bathroom was leaking. There was a puddle of water on the floor and a bucket in the closet near the bathroom. A clear indication that these problems are long-standing. We used the master bedroom washroom, which immediately got plugged. Tried the second bathroom upstairs...same problem. The master bathroom tub was always plugged, the cheap paint job on the walls bled every time we took a shower!!! The property manager as well as the maintenance people had the same observations regarding your property: the toilets are a problem, the washer was finished a long time ago, the dishwasher doesn't work (basically falling apart) and the house is not well maintained. The linens and towels are threadbare. A diversity of chipped dishes and odds and ends. ONE wine glass. Dishwasher old and smelly and does not clean dishes. Blinds broken. Blender has no cover. The toaster was broken. The television which is a throwback to the early 2000's has a broken on/off button. The dining room chairs and sofa/chairs were obviously re-upholstered and have no cushion making sitting on them very uncomfortable. After the first week, had it not been that my mother and son were arriving for the second week of our stay, we would have left.We did leave on Sunday January 12 and were very happy to do so. In all fairness, we did receive a partial refund and the owners did try to fix the problems. But renting out a property that is not up to standard is irresponsible and did not make for a very satisfying vacation.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 November 2011

Amazing home!

Sol y Luna was more beautiful than we expected! It was so nice and relaxing to walk into such an amazing home after a long flight. The location is great, close to 5th ave and in a great community. So peaceful at night! All 6 of us were able to sit and have breakfast and dinner together which made it really nice for our group. The maid did an amazing job and property management made sure we always had filtered water and they were fast to fix the hot water! Great place we would defiantly go back to!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Georgette W., Sharon, On, Canada

8 March 2011

AMAZING

This property was more than we expected. The house was so big, windows everywhere to let in the light and sun. The housekeeping was so thorough, the cleanest of any property we have rented in the past. Pool was ready by 6:30 every morning. The property managers were extremely helpful, checking every couple of days to see if there were any problems. I can't say enough of all the personnel. The owners were so amicable and helpful. If you want peace and quiet as well as privacy...this is the place! Even some critters coming through every day and they were such a treat. Word of warning..do not eat at Ipanema steak house, very expensive and not very good, there is a Hamburger, taco place around the corner which is not too bad, Rolandi's is pretty good as well. If you want a great coffee, head to Au Cocao and get a great latte. I highly recommend Sol Y Luna to all, whether it is couples or a family, even a girls get away. Be adventurous and rent a car, Mega is a great place to shop for food, lots of big stores around for that. While you have the car, head to Puerto Aventuras for lunch and watch the dolphins while you eat. Enjoy! Mike & Georgette Sharon, ON..Canada

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