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*PLAYA: SMACK ON BEACH/FULL SERVICE RESORT*: Roomy 3-Bedroom 3-Bath 2-Balconies

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Good size beach. Free chaises/cabanas, beach towels and toys
Resort street side
Fishermen's Village: Full Service Resort with only 65 unit
Our Living Room Balcony is lower right
Resort facing the pool and sea

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Playa del Carmen, Q. Roo.
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Playacar Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1: Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2: Two Large Beds

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1: Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2: 2nd Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3: Center Hallway

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

*PLAYA: SMACK ON BEACH/FULL SERVICE RESORT*: Roomy 3-Bedroom 3-Bath 2-Balconies

Right smack on the smooth white sand beach of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean with the Island of Cozumel on the horizon.

Full-Service Condo Hotel in delightfully quiet
beach village with cobblestone streets. Intimate, uncrowded resort (Fishermen's Village) of only 67 units yet with comprehensive resort services.

Luxury, spacious unit, all marble, 3 bedrooms, 1,600 sq. feet with
two balconies with direct ocean views.

Charming Master Bedroom with King bed with balcony right on the ocean.

Extraordinarily spacious second bedroom with two full beds and ensuite bathroom; this second bedroom/bathroom area is separately-keyed off a central foyer for additional privacy if desired.

Very small third bedroom. with full bed that takes up nearly all of the room.

Fully equipped, renovated kitchen with new appliances.

Dining Room/Living Room also with its own balcony
right on the ocean, and with fold out couch/double bed and another separate bathroom.

A/C, 3 smart TV's with cable, HBO, Netflix, Prime, etc. and Free Wifi, 2 safes.

Maid service available for reasonable cost.

Property manager

MAX STARK
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Playa del Carmen

Located on the beach, this condo is in Playacar, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen. 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 natural beauty can explore Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach. Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are not to be missed. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Playa del Carmen, Q. Roo.

What's nearby

  • Playacar Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playacar Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar Allegro Playacar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Barra Artesanal - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Occidental Vacation Club First Club Lounge At Allegro Playacar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does *PLAYA: SMACK ON BEACH/FULL SERVICE RESORT*: Roomy 3-Bedroom 3-Bath 2-Balconies have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is *PLAYA: SMACK ON BEACH/FULL SERVICE RESORT*: Roomy 3-Bedroom 3-Bath 2-Balconies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *PLAYA: SMACK ON BEACH/FULL SERVICE RESORT*: Roomy 3-Bedroom 3-Bath 2-Balconies?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *PLAYA: SMACK ON BEACH/FULL SERVICE RESORT*: Roomy 3-Bedroom 3-Bath 2-Balconies?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *PLAYA: SMACK ON BEACH/FULL SERVICE RESORT*: Roomy 3-Bedroom 3-Bath 2-Balconies located?

Located in Playacar, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Mayan Ruins of Playacar, Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. Playa del Carmen Main Beach is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Fisherman’s Village
We had a group of 6, which was well accommodated by the unit. Kitchen was well- equipped. One patio fit 6 people comfortably and had great view of the ocean and pool. It was nice to have 3 full bathrooms and always had hot water for showers. AC worked well in the main portion of the condo and ceiling fans were nice to keep air moving. Easy walk to 5th Avenue with so many options for delicious food! Resort staff are very helpful. Host also provided thorough information about property, check in process and was easy to reach during our stay! My only suggestion would have been to have more hand towels available in the unit and better operating AC in the back unit- the AC worked, but wasn’t super cool and the fan ran constantly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Our family loved this staying here! This place is very well maintained. The location is ideal right off the beach. Modern A/C and amenities. Exactly as described. The owner was very helpful with communication, etc. Hotel-like checkin was convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and venue
We love Fisherman's Village -- it is a small resort right on the sand. Swimming pool overlooking the sand and ocean, great swim up bar, and wonderful little restaurant serving different menu every day. All around, a great experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
The unit and property were both great and my family had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away.
Beautiful water!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Warm Up
The property is beautiful. Incredible staff. We enjoyed every bit of it.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Great location with infinity pools next to the beach. Swimup bar and restaurants are poolside. The condo itself was nice size and fully equipped - with a couple of things that could be updated, but we loved it and would return. We had a couple of issues with our unit but they were handled promptly. The condo complex/resort is perfectly located and laid out. Every staff member we encountered was a pleasure to deal with. The resort itself could also use some upgrades (lots of missing tiles in the pool and some cosmetic touches) but as mentioned we would definately return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Resort for Anyone.
This property is in a guarded community and right on the beach with great food. The employees are really nice too. We had a wonderful visit. This was our 4th time to visit this resort. The room had a lot of cooking supplies & small appliances and we cooked many meals this time. If you’re looking for a place to relax with friends or family this definitely is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach, lovely resort, responsive host
The resort was the perfect size... big enough to have terrific amenities, small enough that the private beach/pool was never crowded. Resort staff was very helpful. The property was roomy with beautiful views from 2 balconies.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Fisherman
Large 3 bedroom condo with two patios on second floor. Prettiest beach in Playa. Wonderful staff. Host very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo on great beach
Very nice condo. The description is accurate. The complex has a nice pool and beach access. The little restaurant at the pool was great for lunch.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaShawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Tacos, Tequila, and fun in the sun
Excellent location, clean and neat with all the necessities and then some. Only downside was small third sleeping space which was still doable. Resort staff very friendly. Owner easy to communicate with. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

Week on the Beach
Great place, lot’s of sun, warm water and too much to eat and drink. We love Playacar and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous resort for your family
We loved Fishermans! We were familiar with the resort as we have rented many homes in Playacar. The service is phenomenal and the staff so helpful. We enjoyed the food as well. Very easy to keep track of little ones as well. Our grandsons loved the experience and we look forward to booking many vacations at Fishermans.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great condo at a wonderful beach!
This is a fantastic place to stay! The condo is really well laid out. We had lots of room for my husband and I and our three older teens. The kitchen is well set up for cooking, and the beds and living space are very comfortable. The owner responds promptly and is very helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna K., Cody, Wyoming

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Resort Close to the Beach
Nice condo. Perfect for family, friends or an extended stay. Great communication from the property owner which made the check-in process easy. Owner offered great suggestions about restaurants and activities in the area. If you don’t feel like cooking, you can purchase an all-inclusive package from the resort. The resort staff is friendly and helpful. You can’t beat this location on the beach! I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

Great Family Vacation!
We stayed for Spring Break and had the best time. The resort had so many fun activities to do as a family, kayaking, beach volleyball and water aerobics (yes water aerobics) Shout out to Alejandro!! The location was perfect, nestled off the main rd right on the beach. We were able to walk to Starbucks and the shops every day with ease. This was close enough to fifth ave without being right in the hustle of it. The unit was spacious and had everything we needed for our 7 guests (4 adults and 3 kids). We will 100% be back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonas N., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place! Highly Recommend!
Max was so helpful and responsive👍. Beautiful & peaceful property, right on the beach, 2nd floor. Looks like they did a fresh remodel w new furniture in living and dining room. Pool was clean, and staff was friendly and helpful. There was sargassum on all Playa beaches, but once you swam past 15 yards, the water cleared, and if you swim to the sandbar...the turquoise and clarity were amazing to play in! Condo was clean, and everything was as expected. The property also had unexpected free social events over Spring Break...live music, exercise/yoga, salsa lessons, cooking class; none of which were advanced, just an easy mixer to meet other guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonikka M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great small resort
We have stayed at Fisherman’s many times. The resort is great if you like a smaller feel (which we do), but it is starting to show its age. The location can’t be beat with its 20 minute walk into town. And we always feel very safe in the neighborhood and at the resort. The apartment we stayed in was equipped with everything we needed for the week. We especially loved that a large 5-galling water jug was included in our stay so we didn’t have to haul in a case of water. The rooms are a good size and was more than adequate for our family of 5 to spread out. The larger bedrooms had ceiling fans. The smaller room (more like a large closet with a bed) did not have one, but we were able to locate a small fan in one of the bedrooms and use that for air flow in the smaller room. The apartment has two balconies and the one off the master was our favorite to sit and listen to the ocean while reading a book after we had had our fill of sun for the day. It had a nicely padded loveseat that was quite comfortable. There are several TVs in the apartment, though with so much to do outside, we never used them. But they would have been nice had we had a rainy day during our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Angie P., Holladay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Volleyball
Our Spring break trip with the family was a success at Sunset Fisherman Village. It was a perfect location and easy to walk to the main town of 5th avenue where all the activities and restaurants were but with the added benefit of a quiet and peaceful resort. We loved the pool and beach volleyball. The ocean water was swimmable and walkable and quite beautiful. The only downside was the condo had no dish soap, dish sponge, or hand cloths in bathrooms. We ended up going to Walmart and purchasing a few of the basic items assumed to be in the condo upon arrival. A perk, the village staff will restock the water jugs for you. No need to go buy water for your stay. That was an added luxury. Although the walk to Walmart isn't bad, I would recommend getting a taxi on your return so you don't have to walk back with all your bags of food. (Also bring your own grocery bags with you. Mexico does not provide them unless you purchase their recyclable ones.) I probably will check out other condos at Sunset since this unit's 3rd bedroom is a glorified closet with a full sized bed AND in the master bedroom suite...would not have rented if we had known this since we like our privacy as any couple would be couldn't since our teen was sleeping in the "3rd bedroom". If you have young children, then this odd 3rd bedroom won't be so bad. Overall, a great spot to land for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

Amazing Stay at Fishermen's Once Again
I met my husband 32 years ago in Cancun and we've come to Playa del Carmen three times since then. We brought our 2 daughters (13 & 8) with us and my brother and his wife decided to join us too. We were blessed to stay in Max & Laurie's three bedroom condo. Our view overlooked the pool & beach from both the bedroom & living room decks. With 3 full bathrooms it allowed both couples and our girls to have their own bathrooms. Just prior to arrival Max emailed us a list of places to eat, grocery shop, taxi services and sites to see & do. We have stayed at Fishermen's before but not Max & Laurie's condo. We will certainly request Max Stark's condo on our next visits and recommend their condo highly. The staff are extremely helpful and kind. We had (Dominos) pizza delivered one evening for the girls while the 4 adults ate dinner at the restaurant on the property (excellent steak). There are activity directors putting together beach & pool volleyball games, kayak tours, sailing trips and Yoga for anyone interested. The close proximity to town allowed us to walk most evenings for dinner to different locations. If you or anyone you know are planning a trip to Play del Carmen look up Max Stark. Once again, Thank you Max & Laurie for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

William B.

The best of all worlds...
Playa Del Carmen is amazing. And Fishermen's village is the perfect resort in Playa. I discovered Playa last year and had such a great time, I came back! Both times I've stayed in the exact same room at Fishermen's - it's great. Just north of Fishermen's village is downtown where all the restaurants, shops, street performers and bars are - well within walking distance (either by road or beach!). Fishermen's Village has all the benefits of the larger 'all inclusive' resorts without the huge crowds. I never had any issues getting beach chairs, tables at the restaurant, space in the hot tubs or time with the kayaks or sail boat. The room is clean and luxurious with an amazing ocean view from the sizable balcony. There are three bedrooms total. The master bedroom has one huge bed, there is one very small bedroom with a queen size bed (I think). You'd only sleep in there. It's too small for anything else. Then the third bedroom is huge with two beds in it. The couch is also quite comfy and can easily sleep two. The water in the shower isn't super hot all the time, but warm at least. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful though some have broken English and it takes a little work to communicate. The food in the restaurant is excellent. In short, I've had two great vacations at Fishermen's Village and highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL RESORT, BAD OWNER/MANAGER
PROS: the resort is right on the beach and it really is a great beach. The water is warm, not too deep, clean and very safe to swim in. The locals are kind and helpful. The resort area feels extremely safe, as does the town itself. There are great restaurants everywhere. CONS: The only issues we had was with the owner and property manager. Upon arriving in the unit, there was wet paint dripping from the ceiling on to the kitchen countertop. In the bathroom sink area, there was a cabinet door broken off of its hinges leaning against the wall. In addition, there was a broken lamp on the end table in the master bedroom, a broken bathroom toilet handle, no water pressure in the showers due to clogged shower spouts and the toilets never completely flushed. We let the owners know about these issues immediately and their response was puzzling. They accused us of leaving the sliding doors open while running the air conditioner, which in turn, created condensation which caused the paint to drip. We were also accused of opening locked drawers and cabinets and removing, among other things, kids toys (our "kids" are adults. On the fourth day, (after having reported these issues on the first day) the manager showed up and told us everything was repaired. He then informed the owners that it was us who caused the issues to happen in the first place. The owners sided with the manager and even though the toilets continued to clog, we decided it wasn't worth the aggravation to complain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane W., Eugene, Oregon, United States

Perfect Family Vacation Spot!
While trying not to repeat the other reviewers, I give this condo 5-Stars for all the reasons they noted! We visited over a 10-day spring break in late March and had a car. Our group included the 50-something parents, with 30 yr old son & daughter-in-law, and teenage daughter - and we all had a fabulous time. The condo is set-up as explained. There are two sections: upon entry, one door leads to a large suite with two beds, lots of shelving for clothes/suitcases, etc., and a bathroom, where the adult couple stayed. It gave them their own space and privacy, which was nice. The other section leads to the main bedroom, a very small bedroom that just fits one bed, and more shelving and a large bathroom, with separate sinks. This worked ideally for my husband and I, and daughter that stayed in the small room (which could fit no more than 2 very small children used to sleeping together or one older kid). Then the unit has a kitchen, table (with 4 chairs - could use 1-2 more), and a living room - all opening onto a lovely deck with view to pool and beach. While it's not fancy, it certainly was very accommodating to use as a home base. We had breakfast, snacks, and sometimes lunch at the condo (shopped at Wal-Mart!), then generally ate out in the evening, but it has a kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and most of the appliances one might expect at home, so one could cook as much as desired. The resort itself was perfect sized for us: with ~ 65 units, it was large enough to have staff, pools, hot tub, restaurant, some organized activities, but not so big as to be crazy. Also, the resort had enough pool chairs, wonderful, shaded cabanas, etc., that I think everyone basically got what they wanted, at a very busy time of year - and no one had to put their towel out at 7 am to save their spot!!!! Also, all the staff we interacted with were super helpful and polite. We used the condo as a base to explore the area, including Tulum, Xel-Ha, zip lines, cenotes, Cozumel, as well as the 5th Avenue scene, spending a day at the resort, then a day of activity - and it was a perfect balance of vacation. We're all dreaming of how soon we can return, and I'd definitely recommend renting this condo from Max. He's in Ohio, we're in Oregon, and one always wonders how these arrangements will work out. Max responded quickly, got us the paperwork, everything was as originally set-forth - and it was an easy, hassle-free experience. Hope you get to enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the beach!
We loved staying at this property! We don’t like big crowds and prefer to eat locally vs at an all inclusive, so this was the perfect place for us. The beach was amazing. We were right on the water. The lifeguard was nice for younger kids. The pool bar was great for smoothies every day. The condo was spacious and nicely updated. The pool was warm and not busy at all. All the shops and a grocery store are within walking distance. Our favorite restaurant was el Fagon. Beautiful property with a great view of the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by MAX STARK

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Max and Laurie live right on Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio. We have six kids with one still at home (15) and 5 who are grown plus 5 grandchildren. Family members of all ages love our Mexico home.

Why they chose this property

Perfect balance:
- Resort is the perfect size.... Intimate/not huge but offers full service/all amenities.
- Quiet residential neighborhood with 10 minute walk to vibrant downtown
- Extremely safe for families and children and easy to get to
- Mexican people are gracious and genuinely like Americans

What makes this property unique

Being smack on the Caribbean... being on the beach in literally a minute.

Privacy with world class hotel amenities

Convenient to so many wonderful places

Gated community... safer than our neighborhood in the U.S. (which is quite safe itself!)

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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