You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms
Welcome to the best strip of beach in Playa Del Carmen. Villa Ensueno is a fully equipped 5 bedroom plus separate casita only 5 houses from the beach. The famous 5th Avenue is a 15 minute walk to the best shopping and restaurants in the Mayan Riviera. Now over 1,000 restaurants! If you don't want to walk, taxis pass by every minute or two at the entrance to our street. We have room for several cars in the private driveway. The home is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated community of Playacar, only a block from the Playacar golf course. The entrance to the community is guarded and we have security patrolling the streets 24 hours a day.
The beach by the house is set amongst multi million dollar houses and is a great place for kids and adults to play in the sand. Walk along the beach for 15 minutes or so towards town and Senior Frogs is there and the start of 5th avenue.
Each of the 4 queen bed main bedrooms on the upper floor has its own ensuite and shower. Off the kitchen on the main floor is the 5th main house bedroom with double bed and full ensuite. Steps from the back door is our separate guest house called the casita. It has a double bunk bed and full ensuite on the second floor. All rooms have air conditioning and recently upgraded mattresses.
The grand dining room has enough to seat 10 along with the fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen was renovated with granite counters and new appliances. We have satellite TV and free WIFI in the house if you need to stay connected.
An infinity pool with waterfall plus private backyard patios and palapa area. Solar heated as well. Plus we have a large community pool if you want to do laps and a tennis court steps from the back door shared by only 3 streets.
We have a full time person to cook your group breakfast and clean Monday to Saturday and she will even do your laundry before you leave if you like! Arrive home as you left. A gardener comes Monday to Saturday as well to check the pool and clean the grounds. We are walking distance to the hard rock golf course We have the best location and size home in the area.
Also keep your eyes up in the backyard, we have a resident monkey who is elusive but does like to make the occasional appearance high in the trees!
We have a local English and Spanish speaking management company who will ensure every step of your vacation is a success. From communication of all the steps to arrival at the home, taking a secure payment, and having maintenance staff available for immediate resolution of any issues.
We are a Canadian family living in the U.S. and fell in love with the area the first time visited Playa Del Carmen. We bought the home to create memories for our children and hope you join us creating special ones for yours.
Property manager
Gordon Goss
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 4,300 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Splash pool is perfect for small kids.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
20 Percent off Your Summer Family Vacation. Sleep 12 Steps Beach
About the neighborhood
Playa del Carmen, QROO
What's nearby
Playacar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Quinta Avenida - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Playacar Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Occidental Allegro - 9 min walk
Don Rafael - 5 min walk
Sports Bar Allegro Playacar - 9 min walk
La Barra Artesanal - 12 min walk
RIU Lupita Resort - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Sleeps 12 short walk to the best beach in Playa, Infiniti pool, AC in all rooms located?
Located in Playacar, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mayan Ruins of Playacar, Playa del Carmen Main Beach, and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. Quinta Avenida is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.
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10/10 Excellent
roberto
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Big house very nice so beautiful and Alana very sweet person b
Gordon was always quick to respond. The house was beautiful and in a great location. Alma was wonderful in taking care of us and our every need! Highly recommend this location.
House was wonderful. Location to beach and 5th avenue was amazing. Alma was very nice and helpful. Gordon was an amazing host and helped us make our trip to playa the best ever!
The property was clean and well kept. It’s a vigorous walk into town for some older folks but doable. The air conditioning in each bedroom was a god send. Very much a family type atmosphere. Alma was great to work with, we loved having her there. We will be back.
Location was awesome for both the beach and downtown, found the information booklet provided, which is in both English and Spanish was an awesome resource. Any issues we did have were dealt with very quickly. Alma our maid was very amazing and thorough and easy to work with. Any questions we had were promptly answered by the owner. Our family of thirteen had an awesome family vacation at this residence and we would highly recommend this property.
Could not have been happier with the accommodations and the help rendered by the amazing housekeeper Alma. Everyone we interacted with was super responsive and top notch in every way including the property owner. The home is very close to the beach in a secluded cul-de-sac where it is in complete harmony with the manicured jungle around it. The small pool connected to the house was also really fun, we actually never ventured to the larger community pool because we like the one at the house so well. My only complaint is that there was some problem with the address where we had a hard time finding it and also our ride back to the airport. Other than that this was a 10/10 experience
We were 6 adults that stayed in this lovely home for two weeks. The area is beautiful, so well kept. Alma was fabulous, doing all she could to make our time there relaxing and pleasurable, happy and willing to help however she could.
The kitchen was well stocked, pots were wonderful to cook with, we found mostly all we needed, only thing I can think of would be to replace the rubber spatula and salad spinner. House was kept very clean, pool cleaned consistently. Great lawn chairs to take to beach, and owner sent in beach umbrella when we asked if one there.
The transport service JF Tours that Owner recommends was great, we used them for all out transfers, and their response time was quick and efficient.
Furniture good, beds comfy, we weren’t lacking anything.
My thanks to the owner Gordon, who is very caring and responsive, was a good vacation.
Sam Bishop
It was a fabulous home for multi-gerational gathering. We were a group of 6, but there was plenty of space for additional guests if needed. The host was in communication both before and after we arrived. Any questions or issues were handled immediately. A lovely woman named Alma came every day to take care of house and us. Pool man was there every day and was very pleasant also. The house had a number of updates, but also maintained much of the original Mexican charm. The community of Playacar is great , and very secure. We ranged in age from 3 to 76 and everyone loved it! Highly recommend this listing.
Villa Ensueno was a wonderful getaway for a girls trip celebrating 40 years of friendship! Gordon and his on site team were spectacular, responsive and very accommodating! Alma is a dream and extremely hard working along with the pool crew! The home is safe , private and a few minutes to the warm clear beach we visited daily including 3 hours before our return flights!! Highly recommend Romeo’s Italian and Ilios Greek Live Show! Tulum and the Mayan Ruins a must using Gordon’s recommended transport company the day was easy breezy! Our only comment was we didn’t feel it would have worked for 6 adults 55+ who prefer private bedrooms & bathrooms. As it turns out we had 4 and it was perfect! Especially enjoyed the plunge pool at the end of the day to refresh & recharge ! Thank you to Gordon, Elena, Alma and the JF Rivera Tour team for making us feel So welcome !! We highly recommend this rental!!!
What a gem! This property is nestled in a beautiful, safe and intimate community. It is incredibly accommodating with all its bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, expansive kitchen and dining room. We especially enjoyed the indoor/outdoor experience that the bi-fold glass doors provided with access to the property's private pool. There are many additional ammenities including a community pool, tennis courts, quick beach access and wonderful customer service. Every time we reached out with a question or request, we were greeted with immediate and responsive service. I can't speak higher about our experience at this property. I just want to go back!!
What a lovely, amazing, magical place Gordon and his family have made here. Plenty of room for many extended family and friends, daily housekeeping services provided by Alma, prompt and courteous communication from both the owner and the on site property manager. It’s close to two different shopping/dining areas, a very short walk to a beautiful, pristine beach, and an easy taxi ride away from so many wonders Mexico offers. We made memories for a lifetime and checked many items off our bucket list (manatees! Snorkeling with sea turtles! Jumping in cenotes! Xavage adventure park! Standing at the base of one of the 7 wonders of the world (Chichen Itza)!). And even with all that, staying at home and enjoying the plunge pool for hours on end was probably one of my kids’ favorite things of the whole trip. Would definitely recommend to others and it will definitely be on our list should we ever return to Playacar. Thank you!
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Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Jason B., Tulsa, OK USA
22 August 2018
Some Issues
We were very excited to stay at Villa Ensueno particularly in light of the many 5 star reviews. The location is very nice and most of the bedrooms are good. We, however, ran into several serious problems.
The pool area was shocking people who walked by it if they were barefoot. We were afraid to use the pool and notified the management immediately. They took 4 days to finally figure out what was wrong, so we didn't get to use the pool for half the trip for fear of electrocution.
The A/C unit in the highest "bedroom" was pouring out water and soaking towels which were near electrical appliances and wiring. It took 3 days to get that fixed.
Despite mentioning that the dishwasher had residual food inside and wasn't cleaning well, and the clothes washer sounded like it was going to break through a wall on spin cycle, neither were fixed the entirety of our stay.
These are all things that could be easily fixed but were not and affected our stay. May your experience be better.
As much as we want to give a higher rating- the best we can offer is 3.5/5.
Our friend group visits Riviera Maya each year and this is about our tenth year renting VRBO’s. Overall, this is not one we would return to or recommend. There are others we liked a lot better.
The positives:
The house is nicely furnished and the pool is beautiful.
There are beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels available.
The caretakers were here almost daily, were very polite, and did a nice job.
The neutrals:
The communication was all through what’s app and google translation
This house has many levels and not for anyone with ambulatory concerns. Including the trail to the beach. It’s a bit farther than a short walk and is not flat terrain, although, there are other paths you can take to get to the beach.
There are a lot of keys and different codes for doors/gates.
The outside pool seating area is quite small for the size of the house, although there are lots of separate places to gather.
The negatives:
The lock on a side door near the kitchen was difficult to close and lock.
2 of the bedroom en-suite toilets did not flush and were not usable.
There wasn’t hot water for showers, except one. The dishwasher and oven were not functioning during our stay.
If any food was not sealed in its original packaging, it attracted numerous large ants and one morning we woke to a couple of dead roaches on the kitchen floor.
The bathrooms had minimal number of towels and they were very thin/worn.
THE PROPERTY WORKS WELL FOR FAMILIA & FRIENDS MINUTES TO THE BEACH , NICE INFINITE POOL WITH OPENING FROM LIVING ROOM TO POOL IF YOU WISH AND ALMA THE CHEF & MAID WAS TOP NOTCH, WE WOULD RECOMEND THIS PROPERTY TO ANYONE.
The property was wonderful any and all issues were immediately resolved. The owner is very attentive to needs. The housekeeper and maintenance person were wonderful and professional. I would stay here again
We had a group of 13 (ages 3 to 70) between 5 different family units staying here for a birthday celebration/family reunion. There was space for everyone, and each couple/single person to have their own room and bathroom. The A/C in the bedrooms was fantastic.
The house is on a gated street within a gated community - it’s very safe in the middle of PDC. The walk to the beach only takes a minute, and the beach itself is almost private bc you basically need to be staying in Playacar to access it. We virtually had the beach to ourselves all 10 days. The house pool is also perfect for hanging out - the kids preferred it to the big community pool which is a 2 minute walk.
The kids LOVED staying in the pool house (which was very secure - we had been worried about strangers being able to get into the house, but in addition to the house being in a strictly guarded community on a gated street, you need a code to get into the pool house itself). It’s only a few steps from the main house.
Communication with the host and the local managers was so easy. I had 3 people I could contact at any point, and they all answered immediately. Alma is an absolute gem - she is a fantastic cook, will have the house completely clean each day even with 6 kids running around, and will answer all your questions about the house and community.
We had a fantastic time at this house, and we are thinking about making this our new yearly family reunion spot.
Un séjour au-delà de nos attentes. Tout était parfait, emplacement de rêve, propreté etc… et surtout la grande gentillesse de Alma (cette gentille dame nous faisais un super brunch chaque matin , elle faisait le ménage etc… et c’était comme de la magie car on se rendait à peine compte de sa présence. Je rêve déjà d’y retourner.
Wonderful location and great spaces for everyone. We were a family of 11 and there was plenty of room! The kids loved the plunge pool. There were plenty of beach chairs and umbrella for the short block and a half walk to the beach. Alma came every day to clean and she was wonderful!! Walking to town was easy and safe. Easy communication with owners and management too. Have wonderful memories to take back!
From pre booking to returning home the property manager was very responsive and helpful. Everything about the process and the trip went better than expected. Gordon surrounds himself with the best of the best…transportation service, cleaning crew, host, cook. The house was just as listed. Very comfortable and clean. We used the pool everyday after returning from our adventures. Although the beach is within walking distance, we were so busy that we did not spend much time there. Fifth avenue is a little longer walk but doable. The party aspect of fifth avenue is not our thing but we did find several great restaurants that we enjoyed. Just look for a place where the Mexican locals are eating and you are sure to find a great meal! It was so enjoyable to spend time with local people and getting to know them and their culture. We had Maria cook several meals for us, alma came every day for several hours to clean, pool guy cleaned pool daily, and Elena (local host) was very helpful in setting up fishing and other activities for us. The icing on the cake was Fernando who provides transportation. We hired him to take us to Tulum, akumal, cenotes, snorkeling, and ruins. He was so much better than just taking a taxi or packaged tour group. He is kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. We left with so many happy memories of this place and these people. This trip was a splurge for us and we are so glad we splurged. Hope to splurge again someday and return to the same location!
Plenty of room for a group of 9, mostly adults. Very secured area and all amenities that we needed.
Beach is a little bit further than a few steps, something to consider for those that have difficulty with walking but still not too far. The home is very spacious and close to the famed 5th Avenue.
We loved that the manager allowed our family from both houses to gather for breakfast and dinner (we had 19 in our family and were in two houses close together). We loved the pool. We loved the beach chairs and umbrellas available for our stay. A very nice property.
The house is very equipped. The owner and the manager Elena are super nice and helpful. The area where the house is located is very safe and you can find restaurants, Starbucks, stores, and more.
We had a great month in Playacar. Our group was made up of 3 people who stayed for the month of March. We had friends and family join us at different times through out our stay. At one point there were 11 of people for about a week. The property is well located and it is a short walk to the main road to either walk to downtown (about 15 minutes) or get a taxi or the beach (about 3 minutes). Playacar is very safe. The "neighborhood" is a culdesac and has a security guard at the entrance. There are no restaurants close by, but many within 15 minutes walking or 5 minutes by taxi. The taxis charge 150 pesos or about 7 dollars for a ride to any street that goes to 5th Avenue. The owner is Gordon and he is an excellent communicator, very accessible and if he can't answer a call or text right away he gets back within a few minutes. We loved the pool and the back patio area. The beach area is nice, but very small. The hurricane last fall did quite a bit of damage. However, there are plenty of beaches in close proximity. We plan to try a month in different places but if we were to return to Playa Del Carmen we would stay again.
This house was great for our large group with ages ranging from 1 to 65. The beach was only a short walk down the backyard path - the kids were in heaven playing in the sand and mild, shallow waters! The pool out back was larger than I expected and both the kids and grownups loved it for afternoon and evening swims. Great kitchen and dining room. Though I think our favorite part of the trip was Magda! She cooked us a delicious breakfast/lunch ready for when we returned hungry from a morning at the beach! She even helped us find a doctor to bring a sick baby to during our stay!
The walk into town was a little long for the little kids, but it was only a short drive from the house.
The only downside was the air conditioning wasn’t working in the top bedroom with two twin beds, so my two kids ended up sleeping in the room with us.