Beautiful spacious home, which was very important as it was unexpectedly rainy. The staff was there to assist us first by a driver greeting us at the airport and throughout the week. The outdoor area with pool and the home were kept clean throughout the week. Could not be happier with the home and staff, definitely rebooking for a second visit.

The home sits in a quiet and secure neighborhood a few moments walk from the best beach in Playa. The layout and the decor of the house is lovely, tasteful and calming. The balconies are a great feature, and in the evening when the waterfall and the lights come on, the pool and garden are a private oasis. The pool is in complete shade however all day long -- so if you have visions on laying out by the pool, this is not the house for you. The staff is very helpful and the location cannot be beat.

We just returned from a wonderful vacation in Playa del Carmen at Villa La Chaya. The villa is perfectly located - literally about a minute from the beautiful white sandy beach and a 15 minute walk (we always took the beach route) to Playa's 5th avenue. The villa was spacious and impressively equipped - I am a keen cook and appreciated that the kitchen was furnished with good quality knives etc.. We were a family of 5 plus my son's girlfriend and there was plenty of space for everyone. The villa has a small pool which we appreciated in the evenings especially. The air conditioning was great (super important to us:)). The Cutler's were great to deal with and super helpful. I cannot recommend La Chaya too highly!

Great property manager. Every need was taken care of. Peaceful beautiful home, we felt safe and tucked away in the tropical lush landscape. Just around the corner was a beautiful beach. The home was well stocked and very private. The bikes were a great addition and we rode around playacar quite a bit, also into town to bring back broasted chicken....yummmy.

Villa la Chaya lived up to all of our expectations! The home is decorated beautifully, its tranquil feel helps you get into vacation mode right away. Located in a beautiful gated neighborhood, with a less than a 5min walk to a great, non-crowded beach. If you want to head to Playa's popular 5th ave, you are only a 15 min walk or 4min cab ride away. We were able to prepare wonderful meals in the well equipped kitchen, and you can arrange to have meals prepared for you as well. Everything was so convenient. What a great location! Steve and Jane have done a great job making sure anything you need is right at your fingertips. Love this property, we can't wait to get back!

This retreat is an escape into luxury, beauty, comfort, creativity, joy and serenity. The service was nothing short of excellent. My only complaint is that we had to leave.

The house is two blocks away from one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. The neighbourhood is a gated community with a lot a beautiful homes. The house is very comfortable. The furniture and decor have been chosen with care giving a sense of comfort and beauty. The kitchen is very well equipped , better than what I have seen in rental homes in the past. This allowed us to cook delicious meals with ease. Claudia, the manager, is very professional, helpful and easy to reach in case you need help with something related to the property. The woman in charge of cleaning the house and changing linens and towels keeps everything sparkling clean. And last, but not least, the person who cooked for us prepared delicious breakfast and lunch. Our stay without such great food would not have been as pleasant. This property is so beautiful and in such great condition that we are definitely considering going back. We visit the area once a year and Villa La Chaya was a great gem to discover. Thank you Steve for creating such a beautiful place for travellers like us to enjoy.

2 families flew into Cancun from Denver in late October. Ricardo (the driver) was waiting for us outside if the airport and took the 7 of us Villa La Chaya with a stop at the Walmart for food and liquor. What a perfect vacation home! The interior is beautifully decorated. The house is tucked away in a lush garden in a gated neighborhood just steps from the beach. The kids immediately jumped into the private pool. Here is a bonus.. You can watch the kids swim from the living room and relax in the air conditioning and watch satellite TV. Loved it! The house is stocked with all the utensils you might need to cook a meal, hang out at the beach, listen to your music, or just lounge around. Plus, we hired a private chef to cook us a meal at the house one evening. It was delicious and well worth it to dine in. The restaurants in Playa are great as well. It takes about 15 minutes to get to town by foot. We walked in numerous times with 3 kids under 9. They only complained a little. :) Just outside the main gate is a Hertz, we rented a van for a few days and went to Akumal to swim with the turtles. It was amazing. There is a welcoming committee of kitties who keep the bugs away and love attention and treats. The male kitty followed us to the beach one afternoon and watched us as we walked on the beach toward town. I would definitely recommend this house to anybody wanting to get away to the beautiful beaches of Playa Del Carmen. We had such a good time. Thanks Steve and Jane for renting us your beautiful home!

I was lucky enough to stay at Villa La Chaya on a wonderful vacation/reuniting with college girl friends and their spouses. I see other reviews cover Ricardo he is perfect.From the charming front gate of La Chaya, to the perfect plunge pool, I found the decor so clean and calming, I wish I could have stayed more than the week. Beautiful, gardens, fabulous bed rooms, a block from the beach. I felt so safe everywhere we went. We all love to cook and found the fish market and grocery store, the well equipt kitchen was a pleasure to work in and the fresh seafood and fruit and veg were inspiring as ingredients. One night we had the grilled chickens that can be bought in town, it was delicious, and an easy alternative to going out. We did two day trips, one to Cozumel, we did rent a car there and drove to the beautiful far side of the island, we like to explore. The ferry price and the car were reasonable and all the vendors were friendly and gave us good information. Another day we rented a car and drove to the maya ruin Ek Balam, and stopped in the quaint town of Valladolid, where we had a wonderful lunch of local specialties. A bit of night life in town, the Cuban dance club is vibrant and fun to watch even if you don't dance. One friend bought a wonderful painting from an artist on the main drag. Everyday sunrise walks on the beach, a cooler of snacks and beer under the umbrella on the beach till sun set. Villa La Chaya, is the perfect setting,tropical outside, sleek and sophisticated interiors. In a development of beautiful homes. A quick walk to beach or into town, I highly recommend. Villa La Chaya is a Playa gem to be savored.

My family (kids 21 and 17) were met by Ricardo at the airport. He runs a car service recommended by the owners and is a great way to get there and back. There is a Hertz within walking distance for the one day we rented a car to go to Tulum. Loved the house and decor, the proximity to the beach and the quiet, safe streets. The beach is managed so that there are no vendors or salespeople to bother you. Very peacefull and a perfect beach for kids. The kitchen was great for preparing the wonderful produce available in town. Need another kilo of limes? of course you do! take a bike and run to the fruit shop, or stuff your backpack with some of the best grilled whole chickens I have had and bring them back still piping hot. You can chose your own adventure or just relax on the beach. This was our first trip to this part of Mexico and we will be back. If it is available, we will return to Villa la Chaya and would recommend it to you.

From the time that Ricardo picked us up at the till our departure we had a great time. Ricardo even took us grocery shopping on the way to the house. It was my wife, myself, 21 year old daughter and her friend. The girls felt very safe at the clubs and running about town. Very safe place. One block to a stunning beach that stretches for miles. Fifteen minute walk into town or take the bikes provided with the house. We very seldom went out to eat, as it was more fun to make wonderfully fresh meals in the well appointed kitchen. Great staff. Will return again.

Very well decorated home in Playa del Carmen, a block from private beach in Playcar and a bike ride a way (house has bikes) from town, yoga and adventuring. Loved the house, great for families.

My family stayed at La Chaya for a week in October. The home is beautiful, very clean, has all of the everyday essentials. The housekeeper, Jo was wonderful, keeping the home beautiful, she even did our laundry and for a family of 6 that is no small task. The gardener and the pool guy maintained the outdoor area every other day. Ricardo our driver to and from the airport was prompt and full of information about the area. Claudia, the property manager kept in regular contact with us, making sure that we had everything that we needed. Claudia arranged for a chef to come and cook us a meal one night which was absolutely fabulous. The beach is a block away. The beach has white sand, blue water that is 80 degrees. The beach is very shallow for a long ways out which was very nice for our 10, 7 and two 5 year old children. The market is probably a mile away the kids walked it with no problem. We visited xcaret while there, which is only a 10 minute taxi ride. Xcaret was very impressive, the whole family had fun. Our vacation was wonderful. Thank you Steve for being available and answering any questions that I had and thank you for your wonderful staff of people that maintain the beautiful La Chaya!!

We really enjoyed our stay at La Chaya, the house is beautiful and very well kept and the location is perfect. You are 2 short blocks to the amazing beach that is between the hotels so it's very quiet and very close to downtown Playa/5th Ave. The house has everything you need to enjoy your stay including beach accessories, bikes to get around, BBQ, 50" TV and a private pool. Rent with confidence.

La Chaya was every bit of stunning! Never, have we felt so comfortable as we did while guest at this villa! The fresh local markets, golf courses, shopping, entertainment and international flare made this experience second to none when comparing to previous trips to Mexico. The private beach is exceptional with no vendors, booking agents or loud music so commonly found at the local resorts. Steve & Jane, your home is a beautiful and we cannot wait to book our next family vacation at villa La Chaya! Best regards, The Malmborgs Des Moines, IA.

We stayed at the LaChaya in April while we were in the area for a work rewards trip. We had been at an all inclusive the first part of our stay and then moved to the beautiful gated beach community - Playa Car Phase 1. This was by far the high point of our visit. The home was spectacular! We have rented vaction homes before and this one was by far the best. It did not feel like a "rental" the decor and ammenities were fantastic and it truly felt like home. We were greeted with ice cold Mexican cervezas and limes in the fridge which we immediatly grabbed and walked down to the beach, which was undter 200 steps. The beach and sand was pristine and not crowded like the all inclusive. It was the most beautiful beach I have seen in my lifetime. Mellow waves, warm aqua marine blue water.... you could float out there all day! There were many options of actvities while we were there, the home came equipt with beach cruisers so we were a quick ride to get fresh grocery / seafood or just cruise through town. We walked the beach every morning for sunrise. It's a quick beach walk as well to town and all kinds of shopping/dining for everyone. The home had everything we needed from a gourmet kitchen, swimming pool to new TV ( netflix) which we only turned on once. I plan to return not only for a girls weekend but also to bring my children as this location and home is perfect for any occasion. Whether you want to hit the town and eat out or just chill on the beach, make dinner and have a few margaritas; it's a perfect getaway!