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3 Blocks to the beach, condo with private rooftop, fantastic location. Big pool!

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The most spacious and beautiful pool in Playa! Children's pool area too!
Dining area and living room.
View of pool from gym and reception entrance.
Private rooftop outside living area: dining, grill, sunbathing, jacuzzi
Exclusive rooftop outdoor dining and lounge area with grill.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Playa Del Carmen, QROO
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mamitas Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Jetted bathtub · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 Blocks to the beach, condo with private rooftop, fantastic location. Big pool!

This penthouse property is beautifully maintained as a second home for a family from the US. The furnishings are high quality and the property is very spacious with 1200 sq ft of interior space; a large main floor balcony; plus an additional 800 sq ft of open-air rooftop privacy for grilling dining, and enjoying the jacuzzi.

This apartment is equipped with 5G internet and is a favorite with digital nomads. Our beautiful condo complex is equipped and welcoming for guests of all ages. It includes a toddler and children's toy-equipped playroom; a gym (which our family loves); ping pong and pool table; as well as spacious covered or sunny seating areas around our lovely tropical garden interior area. We are 1 1/2 blocks from the shopping and dining of northern Quinta Avenida, and a delightful 10-minute walk to the beach. Our building has 24-hour security and designated underground parking.

Our two-bedroom penthouse has a master bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom featuring luxurious linens and plush deep mattresses. The guest room features a Queen bed with an en-suite bathroom. Additionally, the queen bedroom has a plush full mattress that rolls out. Great for families with children. The fully equipped kitchen and lovely dining room may inspire you to stay in and enjoy our lovely dining areas (inside and two open-air tables) We have excellent nearby local groceries and a new huge high-end gourmet specialties and imported food supermarket around the corner of our block. There is a wonderful selection of superb restaurants on Quinta Avenida. Italian, Argentinian, Thai, or traditional Mayan? we have them in Playa and most happily deliver. Make sure you sample some of the super traditional taquerias on Ave.30th. Economical and mouthwatering!

Dine or enjoy morning coffee on your lovely main floor-covered balcony as you soak in the morning sun and take in the beauty of a tropical paradise. PLUS our penthouse boasts a spacious private rooftop that offers you and your party a fantastic space for al fresco dining or cocktails; grill and dine under the stars, sunbathe in private, or soak in your private rooftop Jacuzzi. We love it for early morning yoga.
Located in Playa's superb new northern end, the condo is convenient to the best amenities of this beautiful city, strung along one of the world's most welcoming magical beaches.
Playa is also in the heart of the Riviera Maya. An area that contains many ancient sacred Mayan ruins like Chichen Itza, and now proudly is home to many world-class adventure and amusement parks. The incredible friendliness of the people, the culture, the physical beauty, and the climate contribute to the elements for a remarkable vacation experience.





Keywords: Penthouse, Condo, Apartment

Property manager

Cindy Mahoney

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on rooftop terrace/solarium.
Electricity is not included in rentals of more than 2 weeks. Weekly rentals have 150 kws included, 250 kws for 2 weeks you are included. 6 pesos/kw
Guests are present for check-out, or arrangements are agreed and electricity usage costs are paid to property management prior to departure day.

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Playa del Carmen

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, this condo is near theme parks. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Playacar Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Temazcal Natura and Xaman Ha Aviary. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Playa Del Carmen, QROO

What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mamitas Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Chachalacos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Birria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Pista Musical - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ferron’s Jerk Chicken - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Axiote - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 3 Blocks to the beach, condo with private rooftop, fantastic location. Big pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is 3 Blocks to the beach, condo with private rooftop, fantastic location. Big pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at 3 Blocks to the beach, condo with private rooftop, fantastic location. Big pool!?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is 3 Blocks to the beach, condo with private rooftop, fantastic location. Big pool! located?

Located in the centre of Playa del Carmen, this family-friendly condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Mario Villanueva Stadium Madrid and Quinta Avenida. Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Fabulous suite and building

We loved this suite which was nicely furnished and very spacious. We loved the condo building with its great pool area and facilities. The location was walkable to the beaches, stores, restaurants and bars. The people in the other suites were all very friendly. The owner was very helpful when we needed anything. We would love to return and recommend this one to everyone.
Stayed 70 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Francine B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sabbia

Condo très de base. Aucune atmosphère mais on ne manque de rien. Bien situé,beaucoup de Québécois. Électricité très chère.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

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

Location and amenities superb!

We returned home recently from a 3 month stay at this beautiful condo! We really enjoyed the large balcony and spacious rooftop amenities. The location is second to none in downtown playa. Close to beach but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet! Thanks for a great stay Rob and Eleanor (Canada)
Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

G Y.

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

pros and cons

The property is nice and as pictured the host was very helpful. The fourth floor penthouse was great, but with no working elevator and no mentioning of that in the description, it was very difficult for my Husband who has knee pain. The pool is nice and the double paned windows allow you to have quiet whenever you like. We were really enjoying it. Then the power went out for 2 days. We had no water, power, period. We were told it would be set right in a couple of hours, which became 2 days at least. We would have appreciated some assistance getting an interim place as without power it became uninhabitable. It was very unsettling alter the second afternoon without power we requested to terminate our 30 day stay as it was untenable. We got a partial refund from the host who is a lovely woman. I realize it was a loss for her also. We have as yet been unable to reach VRBO- their online "help" keeps giving me the message to try again later. I am hoping now that we are back in the stated we can contact them for an appropriate refund. Pros- the place is as nice as pictured the check in was easy and the concierge very friendly. There are lots of nice places to eat and shop nearby. Cons- no working elevator may be an issue for you.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Guillermo m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice condo and location, but not worth it.

The condo is nice and the location is very good, just a few minutes walking to the Fifth Ave. Unfortunately, you can not use your own Rooftop or balcony after 10:00p.m. If you just want to seat there and have a regular conversation (no music, no high volume, only 2 people!) with another person, it's just not possible. The security guard will threaten you about applying fines or shutting off the power if you don`t go inside and stay quiet. It's ridiculous, not exaggerating. I own and rent properties too and I understand how this things work, but this was just completely unreasonable. So, its not worth it and sadly I feel ripped off (I paid more than 3,000usd).
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Nice place, great property manager

The apartment is as advertised. Nice building. Close to everything. Parking garage is a bonus. Great views from rooftop, very fast internet. The best thing was Jessy, the property manager. Very accommodating and great tips for local eateries and places of interest. We had a great family vacation. The onky negative is the lighting. One spotlight was out, but even with that, the place can use a little more light at night. Jessy took pictures and I am certain they will add more light fixtures.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Gus S., Phoenix, Arizona - USA

Safe Location and Walking distance to the main strip

The condominium was nice, spacious and clean along with a friendly staff at the building. Great place to cook, grill and chill after a long day at the beach. I would definitely recommend this flat for somebody that is looking to get a way from the busy and noisy main strip “5th Ave”. The were a couple of things that were not working on our arrival and we’re brought up to the management team (range and the sink in the 2nd bedroom)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Friedhelm S., Bad Honnef, near the former German capitol Bonn.

Well-maintained complex and well equipped condo!

We enjoyed our 3 weeks stay in this condo, since this penthouse condo is well equipped and the Sabbia - Complex is well maintained. This condo is only some minutes away from the Mamitas Beach or the vivid 5th Ave. Some good Mexican restaurants are around the corner and the supermarkets Walmart and Mega Market are not far away. Advantageous is to have a underground parking for your car.
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Summer, perfect location and the best service

I was staying a month with my family in this apartment. It was very comfortable. Lucy greeted us with a smile, gave us good advice for our stay. I had a problem with the internet and immediately resolved it. It's a nice condo for families, safe, quiet and well maintained. The neighborhood is safe and is close to restaurants and the beach!!! The pool at the building is very nice and the atmosphere in the building and the areas around feels great. I would definetelly recomend this Penthouse
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dale and Janet H.

330437

Good stay once things settled down, would suggest some new unstained sheets, or the manager should have authorization to replace damaged and stained sheets. The bed experience was rather disgusting! Kitchen could use some updated and better dishes, frying pans, all old and damaged. A kettle might be nice. Condo was very nice, clean and more than adequate, good furniture and comfortable, tastefully decorated. However, in order to use the hot tub on the roof, I had to clean the mortar out from recent repairs. But its clean now. There was no dryer or anything to hang clothes on to dry, so that was a little difficult. I was told we had weekly cleaning, but in 5 weeks the cleaners came in once the walk to the beach is more like 5 blocks, not 3, but not bad. The pool area and amenities are very very nice, wonderful helpful, friendly staff and everything is well maintained and very clean. Rather noisy at times in the night. All in all a good experience, just needs attention to a few details, mostly the sheets. .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A great place to to relax

We had a great time at the Sabbia. The condo was clean, well equipped and spacious. Playa is our favorite destination and this condo is well located, mid way between the beach and the grocery store.The gas barbecue was a welcome bonus. Walking time to the beach was less than 15 minutes. Six minutes to the French Bakery. There were a couple of small issues with the plumbing, due to Playa's hard water. These were very quickly repaired (within hours) by friendly competent personnel, thanks Rudi. The staff at Sabbia were very friendly and helpful, especially Pedro manning the front door. The owners were very pleasant to deal with helpful with our various questions.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay : A perfect holiday indeed!

I must say it was a perfect holiday. Our family stay was simply fabulous. I have really no complaints. The small condo complex is simply superb. The kids enjoyed it a lot. The location is perfect to visit Mexico at affordable price. The sunset evenings were really beautiful and breath-taking. I enjoyed each and every moment in the peaceful and serene settings. The property was clean and is highly maintained. Highly Recommended! Must visit …
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Penthouse and a Fantastic Vacation

My husband and I and another couple recently stayed at this beautiful penthouse condo. We were in awe when we walked in the door. The decorating is so tastefully done and it is totally luxurious. There was not one thing lacking. We started our days with some Mexican coffee and Kahlua on the balcony that has a fantastic view. The kitchen was unbelievable and we prepared a few meals there. But we also tried several of the nearby restaurants and were totally impressed with the cuisine. We went to the beach almost every day since it was so close. The beaches are absolutely stunning! Most of our days ended back on the balcony with some after dinner drinks in the Jacuzzi and some star gazing. We are already planning our next trip to stay here and after our other friends saw our pictures and heard about our stay in this penthouse they are going to take a vacation there too. Absolutely five stars!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

Perfect for our family gathering! What a nice property. We enjoyed the view, location, the large grassy area to play games and a fabulous unit. The smaller condo complex made it very comfortable to let the kids play, relax, and visit with other folks, especially at the nightly sunset gatherings. The units were well stocked with everything we needed for cooking, Bbqing, etc. We will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Conda!

Staying here was amazing, especially for the price. Me and my family stayed here while visiting Mexico, it has a nice view, good furnishing, and it's nicely located. The description listed is accurate (and then some). The listing photos definitely don't show the full potential of the house. The property was clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who's looking for a nice place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Vacation

Great place in paradise. Very satisfied with our ten day stay in Kihei Beach #603. This place made us feel at home, very nicely appointed condo unit, great kitchen and bath, beautiful decor. Location, location!, this place is near almost everything, including farmer's market just across the street!. Very tranquil settings, after great sunsets everyday, we sat right in front, and listened to the calming sound of the breeze, just below, will make your soul surrender to the beauty of it all.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tropical paradise

This apartment is simply stunning, and its location couldn't have been more perfect! The penthouse is incredible and we really loved having dinner up there (Especially at sunset- It's beautiful!) I was worried at first that the beds might not be comfortable, but I had some of the best sleep of my life there! We found the area to be just wonderful, everyone was so friendly and we felt really safe here. I Can't wait to return in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Caribbean beach condo

The condo is completely furnished and tastefully decorated. It bosts two bedrooms and four bathrooms. The rooftop terrace is excellent! and has a jacuzzi! I prefered to sleep up there over inside during my stay. Waking up to the warm sun peeking over the ocean is spectacular! 4 blocks to the beach keep you far enough away from the craziness of the club scene yet close enough to participate in it or go to the beach in minutes. The management was accesible and helpful.

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Mahoney

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A family of five from Vermont. We love New England, but part of our hearts are here in Playa.

Why they chose this property

My family and I were fortunate enough to live here in Playa for several months and we fell in love with the area. This condo is our dream beach vacation house and we hope you will love it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

You will feel completely comfortable and safe in our home, and love its great location for beach and entertainment. Most importantly, you will have the time of your life!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish