Playa Gem-a unique penthouse in heart of downtown

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Walking map to Mamita's Beach - 6 minutes

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

Quinta Avenida2 min walk
Mamitas Beach5 min walk
Playa del Carmen Main Beach6 min walk
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)20 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Our Penthouse has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Play some of our games, or enjoy the private penthouse terrace hot tub, Tiki toss and private glow in the dark outdoor pool table! The beach is a short stroll and we have available for your use beach chairs & mats, towels, umbrellas, and a cooler to pack your refreshing drinks in. You don't even need to leave the condo, but if you do, famous 5th Avenue is one block away. You're at the center of it all! We also offer free parking, Wifi and Netflix too!

Our Condo (Playa Gem) is a 2,529 sq ft penthouse unit with soundproofed windows and doors to ensure your peace and tranquility, as well as room darkening curtains for those sleep in kind of mornings. Every room has air conditioning to keep you and your guests comfortable and a lockbox for all of your valuables. This 11 unit condo building has a gated, secure entrance. It is fully equipped with gas stove, fridge, microwave, water cooler, Webber BBQ, Smart TV and washer and dryer. The private penthouse terrace has sunshades for protection or 2 sunbeds with misters for the sun lovers. Grab a cocktail from the portable penthouse cooler and relax and unwind on the lounge furniture with your family and friends.

We provide a few essentials to make you feel more at home when you arrive: drinking water, soap, shampoo, towels, toilet paper (please note these will not be replenished during your stay) and beach towels, mats, umbrellas and wheeled cooler.

Our unit is self check-in for easy access whenever you arrive. Our friendly local host, Misha, will be available to assist you as needed.

Our condo unit is located in the "Little Italy" area and is one block from the famous 5th Avenue with many restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, tour information and night life and very close to the Quinta Alegria Mall. The atmosphere is absolutely electric! The condo is also only 2 blocks away from the amazing Caribbean sea and only a few more blocks to Mamita's and Kool Beach Clubs. Mega Supermarket & Walmart are a short walk away to buy food and essentials. Just around the corner are two convenience stores - how convenienent?

You are right in the middle of it all! Walk to everything - no car or taxi needed.

We will also include airport pickup and drop off with a minimum 7 night stay. Please let us know at time of booking.
No smoking or vaping inside the condo
No parties
Must be 21 years of age to book

* * You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property, including it's contents, caused by you or your party during your stay * *

Property manager

Danita & Darren Olafson (Owners); Misha Molina (Property Manager)

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Living room staircase to 2nd floor, king suite, & private solarium

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include 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 near the beach, this condo is in Downtown Playa del Carmen, a neighbourhood in Playa del Carmen. 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. Xaman Ha Aviary and Cenote Chaak Tun are also worth visiting.

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

Quinta Avenida - 2 min walk
Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 3 min walk
Mamitas Beach - 5 min walk
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 6 min walk
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 17 min walk

Getting around

Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Bloody Mary Food Drinks & Rock - 2 min walk
Lobby Bar - 2 min walk
La Vagabunda - 2 min walk
Señor Frogs - 1 min walk
McCarthy's Irish Pub - Playa del Carmen - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Playa Gem-a unique penthouse in heart of downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playa Gem-a unique penthouse in heart of downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playa Gem-a unique penthouse in heart of downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Playa Gem-a unique penthouse in heart of downtown located?

Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, this condo is within a 5-minute walk of Quinta Avenida and Mamitas Beach. Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sharyn B.

24 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We’ll-equipped spacious condo

The condo is well-equipped in a gated property near a variety of restaurants and the touristic charm of 5th Avenue. The hosts were attentive and responsive. There is no elevator; guests must climb 38 steps to reach the unit.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark W.

11 Apr 2024

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

Great location

Was a great location, quiet and very spacious. To bad the pool table was not usable, it was a disappointment.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rain G.

31 Mar 2024

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

Super location

Was our first time in Playa del Carmen, the location and place were great. Lots of room, spacious and very quiet! Everything you need was provided. Had a great time and would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

9 Mar 2024

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

Great stay!

We absolutely loved our week at Playa Gem. The location was vey convenient and the owners were very easy to communicate with. We wouldn’t hesitate to rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 June 2023

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

Fabulous spot

Location was perfect. The house was beautiful and nicely decorated. I took advantage of the in home spa treatments from the menu left in the home and that was great too! We brought our Shar Pei and she loved it there! Playa and Cozumel are super pet friendly too. Highly, highly recommend this casa!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Danita & Darren Olafson (Owners); Misha Molina (Property Manager)

Darren and Danita live in the middle of Canada on the prairies with no ocean and go to Mexico way too little. We have equipped our condo with as many amenities that we feel everyone would appreciate having in their own home.

Why they chose this property

We care about your stay and want you to feel as much at home here as you would in your own home! At our private penthouse condo, we have provided services and amenities for you to make your vacation a STAY-cation at Playa Gem.
For your convenience we offer:

PRIVATE Illuminated outdoor pool table for night time play
Two private terraces with a hammock, seating areas, BBQ, pool table, Tiki Toss, jacuzzi tub, suntanning beds, and misters
Everything you need for your day at the beach (beach mats, chairs, towels, toys and coolers)
Fully equipped kitchen with all your basic starter condiments
Free WiFi, cable TV and Netflix with 2 Smart TV's
Room darkening shades and sound proof windows
Yoga mats, games, cards and books
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - a very short walk to the beach and one block from famous 5th Avenue!

What makes this property unique

Free airport shuttle service to and from the airport on stays of 7 days or more
Private illuminated outdoor pool table for night time fun
Private jacuzzi