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Ground-Floor Beachfront Condo with Pool & Daily Service

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Pool
On the beach
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Akumal, QROO
  • Place, Half Moon Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Akumal Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Yal-ku Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Akumal

This condo places you next to Half Moon Bay and a short stroll from other popular sights like Yal-ku Lagoon. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Akumal Beach - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Akumal Ecological Center - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Yal-ku Lagoon - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pueblito Lindo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oishi Japanese Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mezcal Lobby Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Akumal Beach Resort 'The Lobby Bar' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Akumal Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ground-Floor Beachfront Condo with Pool & Daily Service

Playa Caribe 1 offers the perfect blend of beachfront access, attentive service, and comfortable design. Located on the ground floor of this well-regarded Half Moon Bay property, the condo opens directly onto the sand with a private terrace and pool just steps away. Inside, an open-plan living and dining space flows toward the oceanfront, creating a bright, airy setting for family gatherings.


The Master Suite features a king bed with ensuite bath, while the guest room has two double beds and a private bath, making the unit ideal for up to six guests. Central air conditioning keeps both bedrooms and the living areas cool year-round. Daily housekeeping service ensures a relaxed stay, while the onsite concierge is available to arrange everything from airport transfers and grocery delivery to tours, spa services, and rental cars.


Half Moon Bay’s shoreline, with its mix of soft white sand and coral rock, offers excellent snorkeling just off the beach—water shoes are recommended for easy entry. Within walking distance you’ll find Yal Ku Lagoon, dive shops, restaurants, and Akumal Bay. The neighborhood is calm and secure, perfect for families and couples alike.


The condo is in a walkable community, but for exploring beyond Akumal, a rental car or private driver is recommended. Public transport is available on the highway, about two miles away. Playa Caribe’s reputation for service and comfort makes this property a favorite choice for repeat visitors to Akumal.


KINDLY NOTE: South winds may bring Sargasso Seaweed to some beaches throughout the Caribbean, including the Rivera Maya. While the situation is hard to predict for each specific week and area, we would like you to be aware as there is the potential to impact the beach and water entry.

The Riviera Maya is full of natural beauty, places to explore and opportunities for outdoor activities. We have a great list of activities and adventures completely unaffected by the arrival of sargasso that we would love to share with you. There is so much to see and do in this special place, we know that you will have an amazing and memorable vacation!
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a dryer and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Playa Caribe Unit #1
Elegant Beachfront condo w pool reverse osmosis!
New to Vrbo! Elegant Beachfront Condo w Pool Reverse Osmosis!
New to Vrbo! Elegant Ground Floor Beachfront Condo w Pool! Condo
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this condo?

This condo is located in Akumal, a short 18-minute walk from Akumal Beach and also 5 minutes on foot from Half Moon Bay. You'll also find Yal-ku Lagoon and Akumal Ecological Center less than a mile away.

Is this condo adjacent to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Does this condo offer breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

How far is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM), which is about 25.6 mi away. Another top airport is Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO), which is around 28.2 mi away.

Ground-Floor Beachfront Condo with Pool & Daily Service Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Another wonderful week in Akumal.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time at Playa Caribe. From the booking, check in, to check out, everything was easy. The condo was a great location and all the staff were extremely helpful. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mindy r.

Great Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Play Caribe is lovely, the staff are friendly, responsive, and really make the experince a great stay. Our condo was so comfortable, so clean, comfortable beds and well equiped kitchen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Very special trip with daughter

We spent a wonderful week with our daughter
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Playa Caribe

It was awesome right on the beach. Quiet and private. Close to lots of activities. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Love Akumal

Very clean and reasonably priced for such a nice little condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The staff was awesome and our 2 bedroom was greatWe had a nice basket of treats left for usWe rented a golf cart to get around which was greatMany wonderful restaurants close by
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley P.

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

Great condo

This was our second stay at Playa Caribe. Great management and staff; outstanding facilities. We like the first floor. Central air is nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place with an incredible view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved Condo #1! It was spacious, clean, and bright. The staff at Playa Caribe are fantastic. We stayed with our two children, ages 5 and 8, and we had plenty of space. We also traveled with 4 other families who also stayed at Playa and it was great to have all of us in one place together, yet allowing each of us to have our own condo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Perfect Paradise Retreat

This condo was perfect! The location couldn’t have been better and I love the ground floor access to the beach and pool! Our patio felt huge and the area out beyond felt almost private (even though it is shared by all guests). I loved the little tables and shade spots directly on the beach! Beds were comfy enough, definitely felt like a squishy topper over a VERY firm mattress, but thank heavens for the topper. Kitchen is equipped with almost everything you’d need except for shot glasses and amenities to do your own dishes. Blender worked great! I think the highlights of this condo were the location, the set up, and the staff! We will definitely come back and I’d rebook this place in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julienne D.

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

Super chill vibe!

The place is great - the ground floor was fabulous so we could go back and forth to the beach )right in front of the unit) easily! Also, this specific unit is not directly in front or beside the pool which makes it more peaceful - it is just a 30 second walk, but makes a difference. There was a lovely welcome basket with snacks and fruit when we arrived which was really a nice touch. The kitchen is the best stocked kitchen we have ever had - literally everything you need in terms of cookware and tableware and they even had spices, coffee. The glasses were local and so pretty - and real glass as opposed to plastic! The fridge seemed to leak a little - we put a towel down and it wasn’t a big deal. The king sized bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Playa Caribe - Half Moon Bay, Akumal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The overall rental experience was excellent. The booking process was simple, straight forward and all of my questions were answered in a timely fashion. Also, the online pictures accurately reflect the current status of Condo #1. Lastly, future renters should be aware, if seaweed lands on the beach in front of Play Caribe, or on the neighboring condominiums on either side, NO effort is made to remove it. It is left alone to let Mother Nature take it course. To enter the water you must walk 300-400 yards to the north to find the beginning of properties who remove it. It is what it is.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Bradley S.

Playa Caribe #1 Great Condo!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Playa Caribe unit 1 is a beautiful unit that opens directly on to the beach. The unit is set away from the pool which is ideal for a more "chill" space on the patio. The unit was clean and well maintained. Beautiful views and great pool. The only negatives were that the coffee maker was broken and when we told the property manager on the first day, he failed to replace it for our entire stay. The second negative was the extremely bright rope lights they use to light the entry to the condos. They shine through the patio doors from about 10 feet away on the bedroom all night. We had to cover the door with blankets to keep the light out so we could sleep.
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin B.

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

Vacation in Akumal

We had a good stay at Playa Caribe from May 13-20, 2023. Some areas we would have liked to seen improved are as follows: -blackout curtains needed. This location has the brightest outdoor lights of any condo in the area and there aren’t any blackout curtains. This was really bad in the second bedroom overlooking the entrance. -no scissors in the place made for a lot of use of my tiny nail scissors. I’ve never stayed anywhere that didn’t have scissors in the kitchen. -there was an ant issue, which is to be expected on the ground floor but still annoying. -hand soap is provided and so is dish soap but no shampoo. -this place desperately needs a clothes line or a drying rack. We had to resort to using hangers from the living room curtain rod to dry damp items overnight. A simple clothes line or rack would have solved this. -all the (only 2) hooks in the bathroom were broken so we had nowhere to hang towels or other items except from the towel bar. -the pool is very tiny. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue except that with the sargasso, you can’t get to the beach. -sargasso: the barrier was installed and finished before we arrived but a storm sent a bunch over it a few days before we got there. It seems that the condos on the beach stopped any of the beach cleanup with the new barrier and so it was worse than when we stayed in Akumal in August of 2022 when there wasn’t a barrier. I was very frustrated by that since it meant we still didn’t get the beach we hoped to
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautifully managed, lovely clean and well equipped condo, great location and an extremely great time.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Bradley S.

Playa Caribe #1 Great Condo!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Playa Caribe unit 1 is a beautiful unit that opens directly on to the beach. The unit is set away from the pool which is ideal for a more "chill" space on the patio. The unit was clean and well maintained. Beautiful views and great pool. The only negatives were that the coffee maker was broken and when we told the property manager on the first day, he failed to replace it for our entire stay. The second negative was the extremely bright rope lights they use to light the entry to the condos. They shine through the patio doors from about 10 feet away on the bedroom all night. We had to cover the door with blankets to keep the light out so we could sleep.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Beautiful condo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Playa Caribe was a beautiful condo complex! The staff went out of their way to accommodate us. Agustin was so friendly and Alfredo as well. Although the showers in condo #1 were a little iffy- we made ado. It would have been nice to have salt and pepper at least for guests. Everything was meticulously cleaned and the beds were very comfortable. We really enjoyed our first stay here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation in Akumal, Mexico

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Playa Caribe Condo 1 was perfect for my husband and two adult daughters. We found the condo clean and well-furnished with everything we needed. The staff was polite, helpful and attentive to us. We highly recommend staying here on your next vacation in Akumal, Mexico.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

judy b.

playa caribe condo#1

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is perfect. it is right on the sand with snorkeling right in front. The staff was amazing! one of the best ever. They met every need and questions we had.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Tranquil and beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've vacationed yearly in Akumal for over the past 10 years, and have sampled a fair number of condos and villas. This unit is nice and well kept, with no real flaws. It has central air which is not typical, and a real bonus in hot/humid weather. The building staff are friendly and efficient, as expected. The pool is small but sufficient unless you have a fair number of kids with you, when it might be a bit tight. Only suggestion - get rid of the sign ("More chairs available on the north side") which isn't needed and blocks the view from the condo, as shown.