Steps from 5th and Mamitas Beach! And the Reviews Say..... Great Location!

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Condo

Living Area and Large Balcony overlooking pool and gardens.

Master bedroom with king bed and balcony.

Second bedroom with king bed. Second bathroom to the left or share main Bathroom

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Playa del carmen, quintana roo

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Hi, Thank you for looking us over. Our Casa Mariposita is a beautiful condo with 2 bedrooms, each with King-size beds. We also have 2 Full baths with walk-in marble showers.
We are located in the condo complex Chan Bahlum. Just a 2 min. walk to Mamitas Beach and 30sec. to 5th Avenue (Quinta Avenita) The small intimate complex has two buildings with 3 apts. in each, so at times you feel you have the place to yourself. Our condo is on the second floor with two balconies, one overlooking the street and the main balcony overlooking the pool and beautiful tropical gardens, the perfect place for coffee and breakfast.

If rest and relaxation are what you need, you've found it! We love our place in paradise and we know you will too. Many of our guests have said 'I have never felt so at home on vacation before'.

For larger groups we also have the condo above us available as well.

Please come and make yourself at home at Casa Mariposita.
-Lyle and Jan Davis

Activities and attractions in Playa del Carmen :
Xcaret theme park,
Xplore- Zip Lines and more!!!
Cirque Du Soleil - Joya
Tres Rios ecological park,
World class Golf Courses,
Spas and Massage,
Scuba diving,
Cozumel Island Ferry,
Sailing,
Para-Sailing,
Mayan ruins of Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza,
Fishing trips,
Snorkeling,
Sky diving,
Marina,
Car and Boat rentals,
Shopping,
Duty Free Designer Shopping,
Restaurants,
Bars and clubs,
Dolphin Swimming.

Property manager

Lyle and Jan Davis

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed on the balconies.

Important information

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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

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 and near the beach. 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. Xaman Ha Aviary and Temazcal Natura are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.

Playa del carmen, quintana roo

What's nearby

Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mamitas Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
‪La Vagabunda - ‬1 min walk
‪El Diez Parrilla Argentina - la 5ta Avenida, Playa del Carmen - ‬1 min walk
‪Ah Cacao Chocolate Café - ‬1 min walk
‪Kampai - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps from 5th and Mamitas Beach! And the Reviews Say..... Great Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Steps from 5th and Mamitas Beach! And the Reviews Say..... Great Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps from 5th and Mamitas Beach! And the Reviews Say..... Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from 5th and Mamitas Beach! And the Reviews Say..... Great Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from 5th and Mamitas Beach! And the Reviews Say..... Great Location! located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this condo building is steps away from Mario Villanueva Stadium Madrid and Quinta Avenida. Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach are also within 5 minutes.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

2 Jan 2025

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

Lovely Characterful Property

Loved the place. Lots of character, great location, decent amount of space and good amenities. Two balconies (had a lovely BBQ for six adults on the "courtyard" one). Two full bedrooms and bathrooms. Well equipped kitchen (we cooked a fair bit). Tons of handy beach gear (towels, chairs, umbrellas). Prompt and helpful communication from both host and property manager. For perspective, we had family renting a place in a less convenient location for a bit less, and after visiting us, one of them said, "I now feel like I'm living in a hole." Yeah, ours was that much nicer.A few hiccups (but not deal breakers): Issues with keys, hot water, BBQ and TV. On the plus side, received immediate response on all issues and by day two the first three issues were resolved. TV never worked entire week, just an acknowledgement from the property manager that she tested it to confirm it didn't work and mentioned it to host. Not a big deal to us as we had a tablet and phones on which we could stream things, but might be a bigger problem for people with kids (or who like bigger screens). Also would have been nice to hear what, if anything, was being done to resolve issue. Late night/early morning noise/mild vibration from clubs on 5th Ave might bother some people. Didn't bother my wife, but she uses ear plugs, and I moved to 2nd bedroom. With the fan on, couldn't hear or feel anything. Bottom line: overall, loved the place, felt it was a decent deal, and would happily book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Horrible stay. The suite shows well but it’s when you stay a bit, it’s true Color’s start to show. The live music BOOMING (no exaggeration) every single night finally stopped at 1am. INSANE ! We were exhausted. We were unable to close the bathroom windows for the duration of the week. Both windows had broken glass (open to the elements) and mechanisms that didn’t work. IT WAS 30C outside and, AND, unable to close the window to the bands. We were locked out of the suite trapped on the balcony for 15-20 minutes as I tried to jiggle the door open. The locking latch caught upon closing. It did it while in the suite as well. Quite unnerving. Keys locked in suite, phones too. We couldn’t cook as the kitchen utensils were soiled, stained, and rusty. I wish I could post the pics. Not cooking friendly at all. The rattan bed was tremendously noisy. We had to take the sheets off and sleep on the futon for 6 nights. The construction noise next door was not really a bother but it went from 7:30 to 18:00 everyday. The suite was clean upon arrival but the second bathroom reeked right from the start. REEKED We did our best to overlook each issue as we were on holiday but it kept getting worse and worse. Never again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ej M.

1 Mar 2023

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

Awesome Customer Service

I had a unique vacation situation that put me in a bind due to a cancellation at a different resort. Lyle and Jan worked with me big time to solve my problem! They are the best VRBO hosts ever! The property is great but the customer service is even greater. I cant wait to book again soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Matt C.

2 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Nice Property

The property was an easy walk to the beach and to all the action of 5th Avenue. Condo was clean and comfortable with everything needed for a great stay. We had trouble opening the door at check-in, but Lyle quickly worked to find a solution. Communication was great with the owner and he even followed up after the stay to make sure we enjoyed the property. You can't go wrong with this property if you are looking for a non-resort option close to tons of restaurants, shopping and the beach. All within easy walking distance. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Oct 2022

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

Great spot!

We had a completely comfortable and worry-free stay, safe, quiet, and nearby EVERYTHING.

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

6 Aug 2022

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

Wow

C’est un condo très bien situé beaucoup d’espaces toutes les commodités propre et les hôtes sont d’une gentillesse et fond un suivi exceptionnelle.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reeze T.

27 July 2022

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

Location Location Location!

Great location, comfortable apartment. The owners of the property also went out of their way to accommodate some additional needs that we had, which was very appreciated!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Anne S.

2 July 2022

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

Such a beautiful space.

Beautiful condo, beautiful setting. The decor is lovely, the beds comfortable. The kind of place you wish you could stay in for months. Less than a block from 5th avenue. The music from 5th bled into the bedrooms and outdoors until late but we rolled with it with the help of white noise sound machine apps. And there may not always be live bands at that particular bar. Won’t discourage us from returning.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 June 2022

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

Casa Mariposita

Great location, close to restaurants and beach, clean, comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

30 May 2022

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

Great location great service👌

Great location walking distance to Quinta Avenida great customer service

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L., Temple, USA

20 May 2022

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

Quaint and beautiful

This 2 bedroom condo was just perfect. Everything was just perfect from the location to the essentially private pool as there are only 5 other condos in the complex, easy access with the condo front door no more than 30 feet from the street, perfectly decorated so it feels luxuries, stocked with everything you could imagine, safe area, priced right, every amenity one needs except washer and dryer, but crazy cheap laundry service around the corner will wash, dry and fold your stuff so cheap you will leave feeling guilty without a good tip, owners are awesome and on top of any requests, AC works great, water pressure awesome, water temperatures just like back home, best low priced, high quality restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner across the street on corner called Toscana Grill, two blocks from Mamita’s beach and Freshly Fish - crazy cheap place for drinks with cheap descent food. I’ll try to stay here as much as possible moving forward.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

29 Mar 2022

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

Perfect Spot

Very nice property with comfy beds and great location

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel P.

1 Mar 2022

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

Great location steps to both the best beach and local nightlife

This is a fabulous location which is clean, safe, yet in the heart of everywhere you would want to be. Staying here was one of the best family vacations ever. Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

18 Feb 2022

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

Perfect location

This apartment was perfect for two couples. Clean, hot water, close to everything. I would stay here again. Hosts communicate very quickly.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey M.

14 Feb 2022

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

Perfect location

Great spot! Great times! Just off 5th Ave. Not far from the beach

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Feb 2022

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

What a find!!

We've been coming to Playa Del Carmen (PDC) for decades, love the town, the beach, the people. We were THRILLED with this unit. You can't find a better location; a spacious "home" in the middle of the city, but far enough away from the noise and yet less than a minute to Starbucks, restaurants and The Street (Avenida 5). A 5 minute walk to Kool Beach Club. Perfect.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

dorothy p.

3 Mar 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Experience Playa Del Carmen

We loved the location and the mexico vibe within the condo,lyle the owner was very helpful in bringing this once in a lifetime experience to light with lots of knowledge of the area and so easy to get a hold of, don't stay here if you want a resort controlling what you eat when you eat or what you do for entertainment ,great , great place , the pool was abit on the cool side it didn't get much sun but the ocean is so close and the shady pool was so welcoming after a full day at the beach, it was a clean pool that we had to our selves everyday lol , very great restaurants all within walking distance and many choices of goodness, we are so happy our story of playa del carmen is about us and not a resort that you do the same everyday but of what we were able to experience , do try you wont regret.+ Partingtons. Canada Peace

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

21 Jan 2020

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

Close to so many things, easy to relax !

We enjoyed our stay very much. We loved having 2 balconies, one to watch the action on the street, and one to listen to the doves while reading and having our morning coffee. We used the pool every day and went to the beach several times. The pool was refreshing! Beach umbrellas were available in the condo which were very useful. The condo is as shown, lovely and clean as are the grounds and pool area. We walked every day to shop, eat and explore the town. There are a lot of terrific cafes nearby. Taxi's are close by if you need one. We used to stay at all-inclusive resorts while in Mexico, we are happy we went with VRBO. Using the Cancun shuttle service Lyle suggested worked perfectly and was reasonably priced. Thanks Lyle and Jan for sharing your MX home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron-Corrine B.

9 Jan 2020

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

Perfect Playa Location!

This condo sits less than a block from bustling 5th Avenue yet is surprisingly quiet. The positioning of the bldg is perfect for enjoying evening breezes on the shaded main deck (or people watching from the small front deck). It also keeps the unit cool without excessive AC use. Making online rental arrangements can feel risky, but this unit is exactly as shown in the listing photos. When we arrived it was very clean, well maintained and comfortable. Lyle was wonderful to deal with and went out of his way to provide helpful advice prior to our arrival. We absolutely recommend Unit 2 at Chan Bahlum without hesitation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

21 Dec 2019

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

Chan Balum- A private sanctuary

Lyle and Jan, what a beautiful condo you have. Everything you need is there. So close to 5th with so many restaurants and shopping is awesome. Beds were so comfortable. Its hard to believe you are so close to a busy avenue but you don't hear a thing. Look forward to returning again. Thanks so much Tammy and Rob Laing Alberta ,Canada.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

7 Dec 2019

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

Mid Holiday Escape

This property does not mislead in its description! Great location with easy access to 5th Avenue, taxis and great restaurants. Unit was exactly as described with a warm, welcoming vibe. Lyle and Jan were extremely helpful and informative, as was everyone we met in Playa del Carmen. Be sure to use the shuttle service from the Cancun Airport. Flawless service.

10/10 Excellent

Ivy M.

1 Dec 2019

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

Great place responsive host

Super clean cute condo in a great location. The host always responded promptly. We had a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

irma t.

6 Aug 2019

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

Great place.

Place was beautiful, clean and in a quite location. And the best part, it’s only a couple feet from 5th ave(like a 1 minute walk). My family enjoyed the stay. Thank you. Will be returning for future trips.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Gary N.

1 May 2019

A gem in Playa

Good location, nicely furnished and decorated. I was pleasantly surprised to get internet access to music and TV- bring your I pad. A quiet place in a busy town.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Conyers, GA

7 Apr 2019

Fantastic location and very comfortable dwelling in charming Playa

First time in Playa and loved the vibe, Martina’s Beach Club - little longer walk than Mamita’s, but well worth it - many, many good, inexpensive restaurants, and Hector, our driver was wonderful! He picked us up from airport, took us on day excursion to Chichen Itza and Il Kil cenote, and took us back to airport. The unit is marvelous - very comfortable beds and relatively spacious bathrooms. We loved the multiple terraces. The kitchen and supplies well-appointed, though we didn’t use it much - see above. Also, notable for tennis, yoga, and track enthusiasts - Interplaya Park around the corner on 10th Ave. offers free yoga - Alejandra is amazing! and tennis. You can also run on soft track and watch really good soccer practice mid morning. Also, good yoga at The Gym - Alan’s Vinyasa class is very good, $16/session.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

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Hosted by Lyle and Jan Davis

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English, Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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