Stunning, private 3BR home w/pool, steps from beach

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Playa del Carmen, QROO

Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal16 min walk
Quinta Avenida16 min walk
Playacar Golf Club4 min drive
Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa la Chaya is a splendid three-story, three bedroom beach retreat situated on a quiet block in the exclusive gated enclave of Playacar Fase I. This tropical oasis offers rare privacy as you step beyond the charming wooden gate set in a palm-fringed stone wall inspired by neighborhood Maya ruins. La Chaya is just steps from the best beach in Playa del Carmen – one of the most beautiful in the world. A blend of modern and traditional sensibilities, the home was designed to capture the Caribbean breeze with French doors and windows that invite the outside in.

The third floor master seduces with stunning sea views from both the bed and master veranda. The second floor bedrooms boast gorgeous green views and the gallery opens onto a terrace high in the trees overlooking the pool -- a great perch for sipping a cool drink and spotting the occasional spider monkey.

Cooking with the wide array of fresh, local ingredients available in Playa is a pleasure. The fully-equipped kitchen is complete with excellent cookbooks and opens onto its own patio for al fresco dining and barbecuing.

Stay in touch with high speed fiber optic WIFI throughout the house. Enjoy Netflix or Bluray on the 50' screen.

Stroll or ride a house bike to town though the verdant archeological parks of Fase I, one of which is at the top of the street. Playa del Carmen, long an international hub, is replete with world-class restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Playa is also a great jumping off point for exploring all the Yucatán peninsula has to offer. Whether you travel further afield or blissfully lounge on the beach, it’s all good. At the end of the day, at the end of the road, you’ll come home to your Mexican Shangri-La.

NOTE: Villa la Chaya's garden is home to two friendly cats, who were born on the property. Both are domesticated and vaccinated. We provide dry food if guests like cats and are interested in feeding them. This is, however, not required. If you are allergic or averse to felines, Villa la Chaya may not be the best choice for you.

Property manager

Steve and Jane Cutler

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

No smoking No pets 50 kWh per day included Excess elect usage billed to renter at $5pesos per kWh. Individual mini split A/C units to control usage.

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 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

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 holiday home 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 16 min walk
Quinta Avenida - 16 min walk
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 19 min walk
Playacar Golf Club - 4 min drive
Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

La Barra Artesanal - 13 min walk
Occidental Allegro - 11 min walk
Turquesa - 14 min walk
Occidental Vacation Club First Club Lounge At Allegro Playacar - 10 min walk
Lara & Luca - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning, private 3BR home w/pool, steps from beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning, private 3BR home w/pool, steps from beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, private 3BR home w/pool, steps from beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, private 3BR home w/pool, steps from beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, private 3BR home w/pool, steps from beach located?

This family-friendly Playa del Carmen holiday home is located near the beach, 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 (1.3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TJ C.

14 Apr 2023

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

House was great and the service was fantastic!

We stayed for the week and the house was great with all the amenities and extras. The service and communication were great as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique P., Canada

8 Jan 2023

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

Super propriété

Merci à nos hôtes Steve et Jane. Les photos représentent bien la villa. Elle est situé à 2 minutes de marche de la plus belle section de plage de Playacar et à 15 minutes de Playa del Carmen dans un quartier très tranquille. Tout y est, cuisine très bien équipé, salon et chambres très confortable et une cours arrière magnifique. Chaises de plage, parasols et serviette inclus, il ne vous manque que vos maillots. Sergio, le concierge qui s'occupe de la propriété est toujours disponible et très accommodant. C'est aussi sans hésitation que nous retournerions à villa La Chaya.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buxton M.

23 Apr 2022

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

Your ideal stay in Playa del Carmen starts here...

Villa La Chaya was the perfect place for our family's spring getaway trip. The house was beautiful and comfortable for family to spread out and enjoy. We love all the local art and great cook's kitchen. The pool, patios and outdoor terraces were great for sunning, reading or just looking out at the beautiful blue waters just a block away. Playa del Carmen is the ideal hub for organizing trips to all the features in the Riviera Maya / Yucatan. There were so many options but we decided on visits to the ruins at Tulum, the Gran Cenote, Turtle Sanctuary in Akumal, and snorkeling in Cozumel. All excursions were spectacular and were graciously organized with great advice and arrangements by Claudia the property manager as well as owners Steve and Jane Cutler. I also have to mention how great the food was in Playa del Carmen. We had great meals at Aguachiles and Mate 38 and then La Estrada in Tulum. We also enjoyed three unforgettable meals cooked for us at Villa La Chaya by Chef Anuar. What a treat! We look forward to returning at our first opportunity.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Toronto, Canada

12 Jan 2022

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

Living La Chaya Vida!!

We just returned home after an amazing 2 week family vacation at Villa La Chaya. The Villa is set in the most beautiful secret oasis in an already perfect area just on the edge of all the excitement of Playa del Carmen. Walking through the gate at Villa La Chaya we knew immediately that we had made the right decision. The beautifully landscaped pool and outdoor area lead you to the entrance of the villa. Inside the villa we were immediately impressed with the openness and beautiful relaxing decor. Once inside we got the full tour from the amazing house manager who showed us everything we needed to know to make the most of our time here. We took advantage of the option to have the kitchen and bar stocked before we arrived which is a great service. We love to cook and used the kitchen daily to make many memorable meals. Cocktails around the pool and barbecuing on the grill was also a nice treat. The main living area is open through all three floors of the villa with the most beautifully brick-domed ceiling at the top. The bedrooms are very bright with ceiling fans, air conditioning and really comfortable beds. The beach is just a short walk at the end of the street with lovely soft sand for lounging, swimming and walking. Taxis are plentiful, inexpensive and can be called for from the house phone. As much as we didn’t even want to leave the villa, Playa del Carmen is so much fun, great shopping and some truly amazing restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will definitely be looking forward to our next vacation at Villa La Chaya.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Tucson

15 Oct 2021

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Beautiful Casa!

Great staff to help out with anything we needed, questions/transportation/Covid testing. The house is perfect for a large family, we had grandparents, teens and my husband and I. Most of the all inclusive resorts offer day passes, one day was nice for us, otherwise we preferred picking our own restaurants. Xel ha for the day was my favorite but kid loved xcaret. We didn’t have groceries delivered but we ordered Uber eats several times - very easy. We walked to town for most meals, my favorite was Tropical on 5th, I’m vegetarian so lots of choices. We did not have any issues with seaweed, the beach was clear of it. Playa car is very safe and secure. Definitely would come back

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Jane Cutler

We were recently retired when we rented our house in 2014 for a vacation. We knew the neighborhood well having rented other properties for seven years. We fell in love with what was then called, Casa Rockstar and the FOR SALE sign posted outside the gate was impossible to ignore. We had flirted with the idea of owning in Fase One since our first vacation. That spring, the house became ours and assumed its new name, Villa la Chaya. We consider it a home and welcome you to our experience!

Why they chose this property

Villa la Chaya was originally built by a Mexican musician and his wife and the beautiful stone wall was designed by them for much needed privacy. There are many lovely homes in Fase One, but you'll find yourself on display in most. The many trees on the property provide habitat for a wide variety of birds and animals native to the peninsula. The house, though situated amongst palms and banyans, is bathed in beautiful sunlight inside and out. The skylit kitchen is bright and inviting for cooking and dining.

What makes this property unique

Because la Chaya is our south of the border home, we've decorated it as such. This is not a sterile rental property like many you can find in the area. The walls are adorned with art from renowned local artist Jacobo Roá and other artists. We are the third owners of the house and have taken special care to make it both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable.

We have four beloved rescue cats who hang out on our patio. If you like cats, this is the place for you. We provide the food. If not, don't worry. Feeding is not required.

The swimming pool, while not huge, is deep and its organic shape is highlighted by a Yucatán stone waterfall that spills into the pool every evening at happy hour, making your cocktail just that much more refreshing.

What made us fall for our house? Everything. The perfect combo of lush tropical splendor, proximity to the sea, views of the sea from the master bedroom, the variety of outdoor areas to enjoy, the French doors, the boveda ceilings, that faux zebra rug that ties the room together, the weather. Too many things to name. We love it and hope you will too!

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