Judy's Charming Arena Blanca Condo with rooftop!

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Open the screen door off the bedroom to a perfect spot for coffee!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Playa del Carmen, MEX

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Before you go, any further, take a look at the
video tour of this beautiful poolside condo.

We have excellent discounted prices for low season. Monthly guests will be responsible for AC electric usage.

Recent guest review, March 2022

“Lovely space, lovely building, lovely pool, lovely staff. Everything you need to have your stay feel like home. Perfect location to walk to everything. 38th is the prettiest street in Playa! We had the good fortune to have access to the private rooftop area with a small pool and seating area and it was so beautiful! Nice big comfortable bed. Lots of amenities like extra towels, extra toilet paper, beach chairs, washer and dryer, hand soap. Really, really appreciated all the extra touches! The self check in was super easy. Thank you Judy!! Highly recommended!”

IN A NUTSHELL: Our poolside Arena Blanca condos are situated amid tropical flowers, palm trees, with a gorgeous pool. Guests rave about the beauty and quality we have created for them including a rooftop terrace with waterfall, plunge pool, lounge & dining furniture, shade palapa.

Book this condo and you'll get beautiful architecture, tasteful interior design, cleanliness,security, friendly management, all for a great value. Perfectly situated in the North End of Playa, a few steps to La Quinta (5th Ave) and short walk to the Beaches, and great restaurants, including La Cueva del Chango, Trujillos, and Amate 38. Enjoy close proximity to yoga studios and the Playa Sports Center with tennis, running track, basketball and salsa aerobics! Reserve today and learn why we have high occupancy and repeat clientele. Prices INCLUDE internet and purified water. We look forward to welcoming you!

MORE INFO: Picking the right condo from a website can be scary! So you will pat yourself on the back when you see these beautiful condos at Arena Blanca, close to the beach AND Fifth Avenue. But far enough from the night clubs to get a GREAT night's sleep!

We designed our condos to accommodate four people, with built-in mahogany cabinets and two bathrooms. Our customers have raved about the beauty and convenience we created for them. But if you need two-bedrooms, look at our spectacular penthouse at VRBO # 114396

Our poolside condos are tastefully and tropically decorated, with views of the gorgeous tiled pool and gardens. You'll love the peace and quiet of the garden level including the lovely small garden terrace off the master bedroom. Linen drapes and top down/bottom up cellular shades provide privacy as needed. Guests have access to our semi-private ROOFTOP TERRACE, with a romantic shade palapa, cool water plunge pool with waterfall, lounging/dining/ sleeping furniture, and views the sunset over Playa!

Arena Blanca is perfectly situated in the newer North End of Playa, a few steps to the quaint shops and restaurants of 'Little Italy' on Fifth Avenue. We are centrally located without being smack dab in the touristy (noisy) downtown.

And the beaches?! Arena Blanca is on 38th St, the landscaped gateway to the famous Coco and Mamitas Beaches. Tall, tan, young, and handsome, you'll find the most beautiful beach-goers in the Mayan Riviera here.

Arena Blanca has full-time management and staff; our motto is Clean & Green. You will see the difference! And our prices INCLUDE bottled water, wireless internet.

Keywords: Condominium

Property manager

Judy Scheer Hoeschler

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests may smoke on the outdoor bedroom terrace.

NO unregistered guests or outside visitors.

Guests are required to provide photos of passports and emergency contacts prior to receiving check-in codes.

Names of each guest must be provided at time of booking. We do not allow “add-on guests” after time of booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Playa del Carmen

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach, while Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are popular area attractions. Temazcal Natura and Xaman Ha Aviary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

Playa del Carmen, MEX

What's nearby

Quinta Avenida - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Mamitas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Club de la Cerveza - ‬2 min walk
‪Las Hijas de la Tostada - ‬1 min walk
‪Mariskinky - ‬1 min walk
‪La Pista Musical - ‬2 min walk
‪La Brioche de Playa - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Judy's Charming Arena Blanca Condo with rooftop! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Judy's Charming Arena Blanca Condo with rooftop! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Judy's Charming Arena Blanca Condo with rooftop! located?

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

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nidia H.

23 Jan 2023

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

Our favorite place

This is my third time staying at Arena Blanca and it was amazing! The staff, the location, and Judy’s food recommendations are 10/10! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lauri M., Kenora, ON Canada

27 Feb 2019

Charming, comfy and clean. Great staff!

My husband and I stayed in Judy’s condo for 12 nights, to escape the cold Canadian winter. The condo is lovely and well cared for by local manager, Nadia, by the maid (whose name we never heard), maintenance man, Isaias, and the nighttime security guard, Manuel. We had a few bumps at the beginning but the owner, Judy and her staff tried quickly to fix the issues. Unbeknownst to the owner, the clothes washer wasn’t working, which was an inconvenience. We had packed lightly, thinking that we’d be able to do our laundry as needed. Realizing that it couldn’t be repaired while we were there, Nadia and Judy were creative with looking after the problem. Not an ideal solution, but it worked. Having 1 1/2 bathrooms was what we were looking for; not easy to find in a one-bedroom unit. Judy was usually quite responsive and passed along messages to Nadia, when necessary. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the opportunity to actually meet Judy when she was there. The condo is on a busy street, with several bars and restaurants nearby, but we never found it too noisy and never felt unsafe while we were there. Mid-stay cleaning was nicely done, and appreciated. If you plan to do any amount of meal prep, you might want to take measuring spoons/cups, vegetable peeler, and grater for cheese or vegetables, folding bowl for salad or mixing ingredients, dishcloth . . . Our biggest problem while we were there, was the unreliability of the internet. We weren’t given the password until our 2nd day. We were relying on that to communicate with our family back home. Unfortunately, my 88 year old mother (in Canada) was taken to hospital by ambulance, 2 days after we arrived in Playa. I was trying to assess the situation, and determine if we needed to return home. Another Canadian guest contacted Nadia on a Mexican holiday, to get the password for us. We eventually connected, but it only worked if you were in front of the balcony door, or actually on the balcony. The owner, Judy, said that it was because we were in a concrete building however, if there was a router or booster in the unit, the problem would be solved. We went to another family member’s condo, about a 3 minute walk away, to use their wi-fi. They were on the 3rd floor of a concrete building, with great wi-fi, so we were able to monitor the situation at home. That was our biggest disappointment while there. All in all, it was a relaxing vacation. We would consider staying here again.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Helena v.

21 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Cute. Actually, very cute

It is difficult to not like this property. It is best described as cute. Actually, very cute. The on-site staff and management are fantastic. They are all very accommodating and kind. All in all our stay at Arena Blanca has been terrific, but there are a few things that I wish I would have known before staying here and there are some minor improvements within the unit that I think would benefit other travelers as well. Yes, this complex is correctly advertised as quiet. However, the the outside surroundings are not. There is a bar just a few doors down that is very loud at times. Also, the surrounding traffic noise is pretty constant. I bring my work with me when I travel. The unit had no desk space. In fact, the only table that could be used for this purpose was the small patio table. The upstairs private deck table area would have been perfect but there was no Wi-Fi connectivity there. It made me think that the space that the spare bed in the living room is taking up could be better utilized for a desk or table. Frankly, this unit would be very crowded with more than two people occupying it. For this reason, I think the unit would benefit from being re-configured and furnished accordingly. Other than that, just add a better stock of towels for the shower. Three towels for two people is at least three towels short. Finally, we loved that the doors were keyless! The key code system should be the standard for all Vrbo rentals. We thank you for letting us stay at Areana Blanca.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik K.

17 Dec 2021

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

Everything was perfect.

Staff was excellent and met all my needs. I highly recommend this place.

Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Rick P.

28 Apr 2021

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

Great Condo in the heart of Playa

Our experience with Judy and the property manager were very good. The property is very nice and close to the beach, 5th avenue. The property behind us during our stay was very loud and kept us awake a few nights but that is not the fault of Judy or her property manager but instead a lack of respect on the renters part. They were rentals and that would probably not be an issue in the future. Overall a great property!

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

15 Apr 2020

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

Arena Blanca

The property was just as advertised and as pictured. It’s very charming and feels more like a home than a condo. Very well located for access to shopping , beaches, restaurants and grocery stores.

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

29 Apr 2019

This is our second time at Arena Blanca. The condo was perfect for us.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2nd stay at arena Blanca. The property is well maintained and property manager and grounds keeper went out of there way to help us. This serene little property is close to everything that you need and the beach is only five minutes away. Loved our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

12 Mar 2019

Beautiful condo in a beautiful location

loved every minute! The condo was perfect,in the best location! The condo had everything....we loved it! We also enjoyed meeting others that were stayi g at Arenas Blancas. Nadia was the best! We would definitely return!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

14 Feb 2019

Beautiful Arena Blanca

We stayed in Arena Blanca January 5 to February 2 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was in a great location being close to fifth avenue, a short walk to restaurants, the beach and grocery shopping. The grounds are very visually appealing with all the flowers and the pool and kept spotless by Isiah who was always there to help with any issues that you had . Being completely gated with a security guard at night you always felt safe. Nadia and Judy were always quick to respond if you had questions or problems. Our fridge stopped working after 3 weeks but was promptly repaired. We had maid service once a week and she did an excellent job of keeping the place spotless. We are looking forward to our return stay at Arena Blanca!

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

20 Dec 2018

Playa vacation

The property was nice and well maintained. The condo is well furnished and very comfortable. The staff is great. The location is good, it's very accessible to the beach and 5th Avenue.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

George R.

17 Apr 2018

amassing and unforgettable

this is an amassing place to relax and enjoy. great service from management and employees, comfortable and clean like new,and everything is to a walking distance so need to rent a car. But if you decide to rent one they will bring it to your door step. I can not wait to to go back to Arena blanca's .

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

21 Mar 2012

A honeymoon we will NEVER forget

My wife and I came here and stayed for one week for our belated honeymoon and we will never forget it. It was seven days and nights of absolute bliss. We stayed in the roof-top suite and just loved every second. The staff was very kind and the location is ideal for anyone that likes conveinience and things that are cool. Great dining, easy to buy stuff to make meals, the beach is a five minute walk away, and the location makes it so if you wanna keep it low key you may, and if you wanna get wild, fun is just blocks away. So sad we must leave but we will be back!

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

10/10 Excellent

12 Mar 2010

Hi Judy, Thank you, w...

Hi Judy, Thank you, we had 2 absolutely lovely weeks and everything was perfect! Beautiful condo, well maintained, quiet and perfect location. We sent you a SMS txt to thank you for the tequila O:)), hope you received the message. I am sorry we did not have the opportunity to meet you, to be able to THANK YOU for everything. We hope to able to go back to Playa and Arena Blanca will of course be our first choice! Warm Regards Karolina Larsson

About the host

Hosted by Judy Scheer Hoeschler

We hail from the northern latitudes of the beautiful state of Wisconsin.

Why they chose this property

We built Arena Blanca in 2005.

What makes this property unique

The main benefits of OUR Arena Blanca are beautiful design, excellent location, and quality manager.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property