Villa Alborada 3BD Spacious, Beach Front Villa Playacar Fase 1 Gated Community
Villa in Playa del Carmen
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 5 baths
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this villa rental
Ideally located on the beach in Playacar Phase 1, five minutes from the beginning of 5th avenue, this house offers spectacular views of the Turquoise water. It has a swimming pool and a cold water jacuzzi. Playa del Carmen, long an international hub, is replete with world-class restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Playa is also a great jumping off point for exploring all the Yucatan has to offer. Whether you travel further afield or blissfully lounge on the beach, it’s all good. At the end of the day, at the end of the road
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Playa del Carmen
Nearby attractions
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and the access to the beach was fantastic.
10.0 / 10.0
Great spot for a family or two
6.0 / 10.0
We rented Villa Alborada during the second week in December, my wife and I and two grown daughters—one, with her husband and four-year old in tow. We loved the ever-changing ocean vistas and waking up, and dozing off, to the smell and sound of surf. But after four days, our youngest and her family decided to leave. This is not a place for small children, especially when you’re not fluent in Spanish—as English fluency among Playacar management, taxi drivers and the surrounding community is strikingly rare.
Villa Alborada has many positives—among them, the view, the quiet, the security, the large rooms, the unit’s tidiness, not to mention ambient sunlight from the street-level wall of Gulf-facing windows. Yet each of these attributes had its downside.
It is a mile and a half to the tourist district. The view is of a small beachfront access across the street. And where you can see out, passersby can see in. Security is omnipresent (probably for good reason). No dishwasher. No chairs in 2 bedrooms. Unheated pool. After hard rains, the unit smelled bad, possibly from septic gas. To preserve the septic system, bathroom wastepaper goes in a basket rather than being flushed.
Our only meeting with the host featured dramatic warnings of penalties should we exceed our electricity allotment. When she said she would enter our unit 15 minutes before our leaving it, I refused.
That said, the sun and surf were lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was wonderful - excellent views and beach breezes and privacy for all guests. Loved the option to be at the pool or the ocean. The walks into town were great for getting in our exercise and the staff was great. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
My two daughters and their families and I loved our week at Villa Alborada. The house layout on one level was perfect for our 4-76 years age spread. Being separated from the beach by an open sandy lot gave us gorgeous views without being right by the people on the beach when we were in our lovely pool. Three big bedrooms with two queen beds and en suite bathrooms suited our group, as did the big open-plan living area. We ate all our meals on the big covered patio, looking out over the pool to the ocean.
Our contact, Hortencia, was so accommodating and helpful we felt we had a friend when we needed anything.
Definitely recommend Villa Alborada with 5 stars.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a nice vacation, excellent location , clean . When we mentioned the dishes were a little greasy , immediately the house maid cleaned all of them.
Claudia was the best.
5th Ave a 15-20 min walk , but we went there almost daily .
10.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic stay at villa Alborada recently - the location is excellent due to the easy access to the beach, privacy and quiet as it is located at the southern end of Playacar, and it is only a 15-min walk to town. The villa itself provides open views to the beach, has a lovely pool, an open covered patio, and is located in a very nice neighborhood. The interior is spacious, well thought out, and provides space and privacy with three en-suite bedrooms and two additional half-bathrooms. We would stay here again.
8.0 / 10.0
Good.
10.0 / 10.0
My brothers and I had a great time. Claudia and team were extremely nice and responsive, and the property was absolutely perfect. The neighborhood was very quiet and the views of the beach with Cozumel in the distance was awesome. Highly recommend the the optional Chef service - hats off to Chef Anuar.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house! Great location! Great ocean views! Three generations of daughters and granddaughters had a wonderful time. The porch and pool with ocean views was our favorite gathering spot. House had everything we needed and was nicely decorated. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home..
10.0 / 10.0
What a stunning villa this is! Beautiful location, right on the beachfront, a few steps to the sand each morning. The villa was spotless and very spacious, we couldn't have asked for more!
10.0 / 10.0
I don’t write reviews…
This was the best vacation we’ve ever had!! This is a 1 level home with 3 bedrooms , 3 full bathrooms 2 half bathrooms (1 is outside in the pool area) there is a private roped off section of the beach right in front. The property is gorgeous! It’s a 10 minute walk to the ferry’s to Cozumel. Making it a fantastic location overall. We were treated like royalty.
The manager Claudia is very helpful and accommodating! She was able to fix my booking error with no issues and she coordinated most of our trip.
Chef Anuar’s meals are culinary perfection! I have pre diabetes’ finding food I can eat is challenging at times. Chef Anuar was able to make low sugar subtitles that were incredibly delicious! He also made my son’s birthday lunch which made it such an extra special day.
All of the staff is fantastic from the security to the gardener. They are kind and helpful. A security guard helped us order delivery one night(which absolutely not in his job description)
I want to thank Hortencia for keep our fridge full, and Mara who kept our casa clean, tidy, and smelling fantastic.
And our driver Orlando! He waited to make sure my friend made it in the airport and kept an eye on her flight.
Thank you so very much Claudia! We truly loved our vacation and will be back soon, If you’ll have us
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely perfect stay!
Had all the amenities and perfectly appointed location and layout. Great natural light (though during hot months might be good to cover to reduce heat coming in).
Cleaning service/pool service and residence managers were all friendly and responsive. Appliances all in fantastic working order. Would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Area
Stayed with family and would book again.
10.0 / 10.0
Girls Trip 2022
The property was just as it was listed, three bedrooms with an en-suite and 6 beds. This was perfect, we all had our own beds. Claudia the manager was very nice and just a text or phone call away. She gave good advice on places to visit and eat. The Wi-Fi was a little sketchy but we just unplugged it and plugged it back in and we were good to go. We will definitely rent this place again.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous getaway
Wonderful stay- beautiful view. Claudia was very helpful and the chef is a MUST.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay!
Beautiful house steps to the beach
Equal size master bedrooms make it easy to share with friends or family
Claudia is super responsive and helpful!
10.0 / 10.0
A wonderful place and host! Beautiful, clean, next to a great beach!
This was an incredible time and great vacation. The place was exactly what we were looking for. The host was very responsive snd helpful. We would stay here again for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
Wedding vacay!
We had such a wonderful time!! We stayed at a resort for the beginning of our stay and finished off here for the remainder of the time! We had a private chef come on out last night that Claudia scheduled and it was amazing! Great location close to downtown playa and great communication for help when we needed it.
Even the staff on the property helped us get beer when we ran out! Definitely would come back!
10.0 / 10.0
Casa Alborada
Great location. Fishing was good.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location in a very secure community.
Very nice house with a great view of the ocean.
Claudia always answers my messages immediately and takes care that we have a pleasant stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay
Claudia and Hortencia were extremely helpful and accommodating. I asked a million questions and Claudia was always responsive. Once I understood their process, we were set. You will need to bring cash with you. The chef and morning cook made our stay unforgettable. Food was authentic and delicious. The beach is about 30 steps from the house. The house was a dream and positioned well. It was very clean and pleasantly decorated. The only thing I would do differently is rent bikes to get to the main strip (5th Avenue). It’s a 15 min hike from the house which is in a gated community. Also, choose your time wisely because seaweed controlled the coastline. We couldn’t really go swimming because of it, but made use of the pool. We went in June but I’m told August is better. Beaches were the only downside but everything else was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious and elegant home
We loved the place and had no need to go to many other places. Everything we wated and needed was there. Great pool and soo close to the beach. Great place to relax
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent!
This was perfect! The location, pool, beach and house were all gorgeous and Camilla and housekeeper Norma were very helpful and friendly. We definitely plan to book this home again because it's perfect for all ages and tons to do!
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise
House is a gem . Safe, clean and great location
10.0 / 10.0
Great location - private Beach in Playacar - house was excellent - property manager is great!
The home is wonderful - with great space, private beach for residents of this home (nice surprise), property manager is super.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
House has a good layout and supplies everything you need. Outdoor area, pool, and view of ocean is wonderful and made it difficult to leave. Would stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect
Exactly what we were looking for.
10.0 / 10.0
Best ocean view.
The house and location were ideal. It’s close enough to walk into town or get a taxi. The house was clean. Our concierge always responded quickly to questions. Would definitely go back.
10.0 / 10.0
Weihnachten 2019
Das Haus liegt super mit Blick aufs Meer noch... gegenüber der Straße sind die zwei Grundstücke inseriert zum verkaufen, wenn erstmal dort Häuser stehen ist die Aussieht weg, das Haus ist aber trotzdem super
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, spacious villa
Huge house, with 4 very large bedrooms that all had ensuite bathrooms. The outdoor bathroom was very convenient. The pool is huge. We never even sat on the couch or in the living room - we were outside at the table or in the kitchen all 4 days. The concierge, Osmi, was very quick to respond to everything. I highly recommend renting bikes through Osmi - they're $11/day and were very convenient for getting out of the neighborhood into the city. The house has a great view of sunrise, is steps from the beach, and is close to beautiful ruins.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Hideaway at the beach
We spent one week as a party of 6 in the wonderful Villa Alborada. It is a perfect place to relax and explore Playa del Carmen. Long, white sandy beach and turquoise water just in front of the house, breathtaking views from the terrace, palmtrees and a private pool to enjoy. The House is perfectly equipped, 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a very quiet place to enjoy beach life, watersports. The shops and restaurants of playa del Carmen are only a Short Walk away,
We enjoyed our stay very much, had relaxed evenings with barbecue on the terrace, sundowners at the beach, explored the sorroundings (Cenotes, Tulum, Chichen Itza...)
The Team of Villa Alborada offers a perfect service: transfer to Cancun Airport, Grocery Shopping, Cooking Service, Massages etc.
The House is the Perfect Spot for your holidays in Playa del Carmen. We would book it definetly again when we come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Playa family trip
Claudia and Osmi were awesome very attentive. We had no issues getting to the property. Beautiful views and house was perfect for our family of seven. Plenty of space for a few more people. Would definitely stay here again.
8.0 / 10.0
Playa Del Carmen House
Excellent place, right across from the beach! 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, great pool and hangout space.
10.0 / 10.0
Excelente ubicación y hermosa casa si regresamos 👌🏼
Excelente ubicación, muy cómoda y amplia la casa,
Acondicionada perfectamente.
Claudia muy atenta y amable .
Si regresaríamos 👍🏼
10.0 / 10.0
Hermosa y cómoda
La propiedad con muy buena ubicación a las tienda y restaurantes de la Quinta Avenida, las habitaciones muy cómodas y limpias y lo mejor de todo es que incluía la limpieza todos los dias,
8.0 / 10.0
Stunning views - Amazing Location
We loved our stay! Close to everything without feeling like you are in the middle of everything. White sand beach and turquoise waters are just steps away. Only complaints are the house smells of mold but once you open up the windows and doors, you can air it out in about 10 min. Also the bedding has seen better days. Old and rough. Overall, solid place to get away from it all and have some fun.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous location, beautiful house!
Claudia was so wonderful and helpful and the House was very spacious and clean. Absolutely walk right onto the beach into the wonderful warm ocean. We were thrilled with this stay and highly recommend it.
6.0 / 10.0
Just an OK stay
Our family of 6 stayed at this villa for a week Oct 22-29, 2017.
Our group includes 3 seniors in their late 70's and early 80's, two adults in their mid 40's and a pre-schooler.
Here are the things we liked and disliked:
* It took a long time to establish regular e mail communication with the property manager Claudia Macin. Claudia manages a dozen PDC properties: rentasplayadelcarmen dot com.
* Payment of the villa is requested in 3 instalments. 1st by PayPal, 2nd by wire transfer to the owner which is very inconvenient for us, and last payment is in cash upon our arrival at the villa which we don't like as we prefer not to carry a large amount of cash.
* Airport transfer is arranged by Claudia. You can shop around for a better price.
* The villa is not on the beach, it is a small street away from the beach. The location is great as it provides easy access to the beach yet offers some privacy.
* The villa has a small kitchen with basic cookware and utensils. I can't figure out how the oven racks work, and the Webber charcoal BBQ on the terrace doesn't work.
* The villa is a 2 story structure, yet the guests only have access to ground level.
* Ground floor is a big open space once you get into the villa. A sitting area by the TV, then a dining area close to the kitchen. Patio furniture is provided on the terrace and we often had our meals outside to enjoy the ocean view.
* The villa is located further inside from Playacar Fase I security gate. It took us about 20 minutes to walk from the villa to the gate. There is a large shopping mall and some dining/shopping options just outside the Playacar Fase I security gate.
* As we have a member with mobility issue we used taxi a lot. A van is 240 Peso from the villa to PDC downtown. It is a challenge calling a taxi with the security gate as none of them speaks English, and I found the security staff are often rude.
* All 3 bedrooms are with big open space, however the ensuite bathroom is very small and it didn't work for us with a small child. The bedroom doors are glass patterned, so it is difficult to have someone sleep in the bedroom while others stay in the communal area just outside the bedrooms.
* It is unsafe to drink / use tap water for cooking, and water dispenser is provided in the villa. I feel this is very inconvenient.
* Telephone in the villa only works calling local landline.
* We'd stay at a PDC downtown property or rent a car next time so we can truly enjoy all the dining options.
10.0 / 10.0
Location, location, location.
Great house with marvelous view. Claudia and the staff welcomed us when we arrived and handled any request quickly and to our satisfaction. The private pool was nice and my entire family enjoyed it thoroughly.
Getting around town is as easy as a phone call to the security gate. The neighborhood is safe and close to shops and restaurants. We will be back again for sure!
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Playa del Carmen?
The average price for a rental in Playa del Carmen is $186 per night. This rental is $867 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Alborada 3BD Spacious, Beach Front Villa Playacar Fase 1 Gated Community. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Villa Alborada 3BD Spacious, Beach Front Villa Playacar Fase 1 Gated Community. Enjoy the water!
Is Villa Alborada 3BD Spacious, Beach Front Villa Playacar Fase 1 Gated Community pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Villa Alborada 3BD Spacious, Beach Front Villa Playacar Fase 1 Gated Community?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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