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Bewertungen

9,8 von 10.
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2 Schlafzimmer2+ BadezimmerPlatz für 6 Gäste130.1 m²

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

  • Parkplätze verfügbar
  • Wäschetrockner
  • Waschmaschine
  • Pool
  • Küche
  • Klimaanlage

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Map
Playa del Carmen, QROO
  • Playa Mamitas
    ‪1 Gehminute‬
  • Playa del Carmen Hauptstrand
    ‪3 Gehminuten‬
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪9 Gehminuten‬
  • Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    ‪10 Autominuten‬

Zimmer und Betten

2 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 6 Personen)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 King-Bett

Schlafzimmer 2

1 Queen-Bett und 2 Einzelbetten

Schlafzimmer 3

1 King-Bett

2 Badezimmer, 1 Gäste-WC

Badezimmer 1

Nur Dusche

Badezimmer 2

Nur Dusche

Badezimmer 3

Nur Dusche

Weitere Räumlichkeiten

Terrasse oder Patio
Küche
Balkon

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Schöne 2-Zimmer Eigentumswohnung Schritte weg von Strand und 5th Avenue

Diese Wohnanlage befindet sich im trendigen neuen Nordende der 5th Avenue, zwischen dem schönsten Strand von Playa, Coco Beach, und der 5th Avenue, dem Herzen von Playa Del Carmen.

Geschmackvoll eingerichtet, verfügt diese Wohnung über zwei Schlafzimmer, eines mit einem Kingsize-Bett und das andere mit zwei Einzelbetten sowie ein Queensize-Bett, jedes mit eigenem Bad und großem Stauraum. Die Wohnung umfasst auch ein WC neben dem Wohnbereich, Waschmaschine / Trockner, 42 "Flachbild-TV, Dish Network aus den USA über 100 Kanälen in Englisch, DVD-Player und ein Parkplatz. Ebenfalls vorhanden sind 6 Strandkörbe, ein Sonnenschirm und eine Kühlbox für den Strand. Condo hat auch einen Safe. Wasserenthärter.

Die Küche ist komplett mit Mikrowelle, Topftopf, Kaffeemaschine, Mixer, heißem und kaltem Wasserspender, Toaster und Platz für sechs Personen ausgestattet. Große Fenster, Glas-Schiebetüren und einen Balkon vor dem Schlafzimmer und ein aus dem Wohnbereich ermöglichen eine angenehme Brise, die durch dieses Gerät. Jedes Zimmer verfügt über ein eigenes Kühlklimaanlage und einen Deckenventilator.

Egal, ob Sie einen Block zum Strand gehen, einen Block zur 5th Avenue oder einfach nur am Pool auf dem Dach entspannen, diese Ferienwohnung ist der perfekte Urlaubsort. Super Wal-Mart, Sam 's Club und Mega Lebensmittelgeschäft in der Nähe.

Stichwort: Wohnanlage

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Ernie Anastasio
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Ausstattung

Pool
Küche
Waschmaschine
Wäschetrockner
Kostenloses WLAN
Klimaanlage

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Hausordnung

Check-in ab 15:00 Uhr
Mindestalter für die Miete: 18 Jahre
Check-out vor 10:00 Uhr
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Kinder (0–17 Jahre) erlaubt
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Wissenswertes

Diese Unterkunft wird von einem privaten Gastgeber verwaltet (eine Partei, die nicht im Rahmen ihrer gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Tätigkeit handelt). Das EU-Verbraucherrecht, einschließlich Widerrufsrecht, gilt nicht für deine Buchung, sie wird jedoch von den vom privaten Gastgeber festgelegten Stornierungsbedingungen abgedeckt.
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Playa del Carmen

Diese Wohnung befindet sich am Meer und liegt in der Gegend Zazil-ha, einem Stadtviertel von Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal und Playacar Golf Club sind einen Ausflug wert, wenn du etwas Aufregendes erleben möchtest. Wenn aber eher beliebte Attraktionen auf deiner Wunschliste stehen, kommst du hier auf deine Kosten: Freizeitpark Xplor und Öko-Themenpark Xcaret Eco. Ebenfalls einen Besuch wert sind diese beiden Highlights: Temazcal Natura und Xaman Ha Aviary. Entdecke die hiesige Tierwelt bei Aktivitäten wie Naturwanderungen und Vogelbeobachtungen.
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Playa del Carmen, QROO

In der Umgebung

  • Playa Mamitas - 1 Gehminute - 0.2 km
  • Playa del Carmen Hauptstrand - 3 Gehminuten - 0.3 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 9 Gehminuten - 0.8 km
  • Einkaufszentrum Quinta Alegría - 14 Gehminuten - 1.2 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 5 Autominuten - 3.6 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

  • Flughafen Cancún (CUN) – 49 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vagabunda de la 38 - ‬2 Gehminuten
  • ‪Encanto Beach Club - ‬2 Gehminuten
  • ‪Colectivo Mexicano Cervecero - ‬4 Gehminuten
  • ‪Las Hijas de la Tostada - ‬5 Gehminuten
  • ‪Martina Beach Club - ‬3 Gehminuten

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Hat Schöne 2-Zimmer Eigentumswohnung Schritte weg von Strand und 5th Avenue einen Pool?

Ja, diese Unterkunft verfügt über einen Außenpool.

Ist Schöne 2-Zimmer Eigentumswohnung Schritte weg von Strand und 5th Avenue haustierfreundlich?

Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.

Wann ist der Check-in bei Schöne 2-Zimmer Eigentumswohnung Schritte weg von Strand und 5th Avenue?

Check-in ab: 15:00 Uhr.

Wann ist der Check-out bei Schöne 2-Zimmer Eigentumswohnung Schritte weg von Strand und 5th Avenue?

Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.

Wo befindet sich Schöne 2-Zimmer Eigentumswohnung Schritte weg von Strand und 5th Avenue?

Dank der ausgezeichneten Lage (Zazil-ha) ist diese Ferienwohnung zu Fuß gerade mal 5 Minuten entfernt von: Playa Mamitas und Playa del Carmen Hauptstrand. Quinta Avenida ist 0,7 km entfernt.

Bewertungen

9,8

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33 von insgesamt 39 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 10 - Hervorragend
5 von insgesamt 39 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 8 - Gut
1 von insgesamt 39 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 6 - Okay
0 von insgesamt 39 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 4 - Schlecht
0 von insgesamt 39 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 2 - Ungenügend

10/10

Sauberkeit

9,8/10

Check-in

10/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Lage

9,8/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Bewertungen

10/10 – Hervorragend

Patty B.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Location

Close to beach shopping 5th ave lots of restaurants and things to do for all ages
Aufenthalt von 17 Nächten im März 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Harvey F.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Ernie and staff treated us and condo very efficiently and friendly

See above.
Aufenthalt von 35 Nächten im Januar 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

George M.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Fantastic property

Great host, great location, fantastic communication. I stayed 8 days in January with the family. The vicinity of the beach and restaurants was the key factor when we chose the property. It was a little loud at night outside to my liking but it did not spoil overall experience.
Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im Januar 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Leon E.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great Host

Great apartment in a wonderful location.Only 1 thing for improvement shower in master bedroom has very low water pressure but shower in room with 3 beds works great.Highly recommend this apartment.
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Dezember 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

stewart d.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

excellent condo and location

This place was perfect for our family. 2 blocks to the beach and 1 block to 5th Ave. The condo was spacious and well appointed with everything we needed. Beach chairs and coolers were provided. The king-size bed in the master bedroom was great and the 3 beds in the 2nd bedroom were fine for our kids. The area was quiet, and we really liked the rooftop pool. Would love to stay here again.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im Dezember 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Dale and Tammy K.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Excellent

Location to the beach and 5th Ave couldn’t be better Condo is very comfortable and spacious, includes everything you need. Host was extremely helpful. Thank you so very much for a great stay
Aufenthalt von 12 Nächten im Februar 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

michael C.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Nice place great location owner and property manager and staff on site were great!

Great experience
Aufenthalt von 29 Nächten im Januar 2020

10/10 – Hervorragend

Peter D.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

New Years week...

...was kind of crowded. But we were able to find a quieter spot by taking a left on Calle Flamingo and accessing the public beach that way. Only a few minutes extra and it was like night and day. The location of the unit was good- easy access to just about everything. The unit itself was pretty much as advertised- a little older but had everything we needed. All in all a good week! If you haven't been to Rio Secreto it's highly recommended- definitely the highlight of our trip.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Dezember 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Ben W.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

good location and reasonably priced

great spot, you have everything you need.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Genevieve R.

Better than expected!!

We were so impressed with this property. It was clean and spacious and exceeded our expectations. It was so close to the beach and 5th avenue but without the noise! And the side the condo is located on wasn't built up, so it was amazing to sit on the balcony and look out to greenery rather than another condo. The pool was always a fun spot to hang out and a great opportunity to meet your fellow neighbours! We did have some issues with the AC not working in one of the rooms, but the property manager and Ernie had it all taken care of same day and everythign was working great! Ernie was great to sort out details with and always responded quickly. I would definately recomend this location for a longterm stay. We definately enjoyed walking along 5th and discovering the restaurants - Dirty Martini Lounge on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday is the place to be! El pirata also has delicious seafood and is close by. We were so lucky and happy to stay in this condo!

10/10 – Hervorragend

pat c.

Great location

Everything great
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Januar 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Robyn T., Kamloops

Perfect location

The condo is great. The location is perfect. The bedrooms are huge. So close to the beach, and 5th Ave is right there. Everything you needed was at your fingertips Ernie was great to deal with. If we return to Playa, I would definitely stay here again.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Dezember 2018

8/10 – Gut

Henry F.

Great place in between 5th and the beach

We enjoyed the condo.Great location close to beach and 5th. Close to many fine restaurants. Except for one noisy music fast on the beach, the place was quiet at night.
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Februar 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

Elizabeth J., Beaverton, OR

Great Condo in Wonderful Location

We had an amazing visit to Playa. The Meridian Condos are in a great location that is close to 5th Street, but quiet and tranquil. The condo is easy to access and had everything we needed for our party of 6. Ernie was available to us at all times and checked to make sure that we had everything we needed. The third level pool is fantastic. It is very quiet up there and a great place to hang out. We spent time daily there. The beach is easily accessible, as is the main street (5th) with all of the restaurants and shops. There is an Italian restaurant up on the corner that we would highly recommend and be sure to visit the tequila stores. Tequila in Playa is an experience. We tried so many restaurants and all of them were fabulous. Close to the condo is more affordable and as you head towards 20th they get more expensive. We took public transportation everywhere. The Colectivo's are so easy to use and only cost about $2 USD each way. We took them to Tulum and a couple Cenotes (Azul & Garden of Eden). It is easy to grab one up on 2nd street at the main station. We took a ADO bus to Coba then took a taxi back to Tulum and a Colectivo to Playa. You can not beat the price and we loved being able to see things at our own pace. Took the Ferry over to Cozumel for a day. Beautiful and worth the trip. Shop at Mega. It is less than a mile walk and they have everything you need there. We did grab fruit at some of the vendors along the way. We soaked all fruit and vegetables in Microdyn which you can find at Mega. Staying in the Meridian Condo was a great experience. We had access to everything we needed and it was nice to be able to cook for ourselves and have more privacy than when you stay in a hotel. I would highly recommend this experience.
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Dezember 2017
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kapila M.

Home Away From Home, With Everything Close By

Ernie's condo is beautiful and restful after a day of adventure, on Quinta, or on the beach. It's much bigger than we expected, and those couches are so comfy and cool. From the balcony is a jungle view of trees and birds. If there's construction when you get there, don't worry. We were very annoyed at the sound when we got out of the cab , but Ernie's is far away enough in the complex that's it's mostly muffled; I could take a nap in the day without feeling disturbed, and I'm a light sleeper. The complex is beautiful, with foliage all around. The rooftop pool was peaceful, with no kids, and while it could use a couple of umbrellas, I was able to stay around one of the trees for shade. I read a review of a different complex, and the reviewer mentioned going to MegaMart for garbage bags, dish soap, etc. Ernie's has everything, from coffee filters to Ziplocks. It seems everybody leaves it a little better than when they came. We replaced what we used, and left our good bug spray too, because we never used it. And we never went to MegaMart! There's a "Mini Super" just a couple blocks up on Quinta and 40th, and it really has almost everything a supermarket does. The beach is very close, and we were able to walk to a perfect spot. The backpack beach chairs are light to carry, and with one of the small coolers and the umbrella they made it perfect for beach days. To go to Quinta, we recommend going over a block to 38th, and taking your time to walk up the 2 short blocks. There's a cenote in the sidewalk, cool restaurants, and a lot of details that I think will make it popular once it gets "discovered," so you'll want to see it now. At the end of the day, we loved coming "home" to relax on those great couches while listening to the birds in the small jungle across the balcony. There's a good size TV too, and there were a number of English speaking channels and movies, but we didn't use it much. We just can't say enough great things about our stay in Ernie's condo!
Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im April 2017
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mark and Shannon Y., Sidney,B.C, Canada

Amazing, Quiet, Location ,Location, Location

The condo is perfect, it has everything you need, from coolers for the beach to a crockpot. The rooftop pool was my daughter's favourite place to be, we enjoyed it as well. If you wanted to go to the beach a 5 minute walk from the condo and you can rent chairs for 120 pesos, get a massage as well if you want too. 5th Avenue is just a five minute walk the other way with tons of restaurants, I do recommend Chez Celine for a great breakfast. Ernie is very prompt at replying to all emails or any situation that occurs. We love this place, it is our 2nd stay and thinking about going back again all ready.
Aufenthalt von 12 Nächten im November 2016
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Bev W., Brandon, Manitoba

Great location!

We stayed in the condo for nine days at the end of March. We were really happy with the location - two blocks to the beach and two blocks to 5th Ave. We have stayed in other locations in Playa, but found this condo to be much more quiet as there is little traffic in the area. We also enjoyed the size of the condo as there are two large bedrooms, three bathrooms, a dining area and a living room area, along with two balconies. There are several comfortable beach chairs to use (which we did every day) and the pool on the roof was great. We also enjoyed all the friendly people we met who were vacationing there as well. Ernie was great to deal with, right from the booking to our exit. We had an issue with the fridge and he took care of it right away. We would recommend this condo to our friends and family and hope to stay here again in the future.
Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im März 2016
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jonatas F.

Better than in the pics

Great condo, near the beach and the 5th av Really nice place to stay, have everything you will need (the kitchen is really complete)
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Januar 2016
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lina S.

Great vacation

Thank you Ernie. Your condo is very comfortable and convenient in many ways. Everything to make a great vacation. Your fast response to all our questions really helped. We would come back anytime.
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

8/10 – Gut

Gail M.

Comfortable, clean and well located

The condo was just as described in listing. Very clean and comfortable. It is located on the far north end of 5th Avenue, so is quiet and peaceful. The beach is 2 blocks away and an easy walk up to the Beach clubs where they rent chaises and umbrellas. The pool on the 4th floor is nice but very little shade available. We enjoyed our stay!
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Dana R., Seattle, WA

Quiet convenient rental

We stayed at this condo while in town for a wedding. The condo was exactly as pictured and described on the site and was very comfortable with many amenities and was well kept up. The response from the owner and maintenance was immediate and one small problem with a leaky air conditioning unit was resolved within a couple hours of my email to the owner. The condo is convenient to 5th avenue but also far enough removed that it is quiet and peaceful. There are some good local restaurants nearby such as the Taco stand on calle 38 and 5th ave run by Gustav. La pirata on 40th was highly recommended by the locals but we never figured out the hours. Playa del Carmen was very expensive and touristy in general but the condo made the stay a better experience and more economic. Also, if you're not interested in electronic music, I recommend avoiding going during January when the BPM festival is taking place.
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kelly H., Reston, VA

Meridian Condo is an Excellent Value

We had an excellent vacation. We have been visiting Playa for the last eight years. We have rented villas and condos. Meridian Condo is an excellent property. Considering the price, it is also an excellent value. The condo was clean, well kept, spacious and very comfortable. Based on the pictures we expected a smaller space, but it is a very large condo. The bedrooms are big and there is plenty of storage space. The beds and the pillows were comfortable. The Wi-Fi worked well and never failed us. The TV and cable was good. Plenty of restrooms and shower pressure was excellent. The kitchen is full size with a big stove and refrigerator. The kitchen could be used to cook a large meal. We did very little cooking but were impressed with the utility of it all. The location is also excellent. You are close to the beach and also to the main drag. It is about 10 minutes to the beach and 5 minutes to the main drag all walking. We highly recommend the condo.
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Meridian Condo is beautiful and walking distance from the beach

We had a wonderful vacation and these accommodations were excellent The property is clean and well maintained. The listing description is accurate. The kitchen has plenty of cooking equipment. The staff is friendly. The pool is nice and well maintained. The property has a nice balcony. Wifi and TV were also fine. The owner was extremely helpful and returned something I left behind. I would recommend condo to anybody. The nearby activities and attractions in Playa del Carmen were wonderful. We had a great time and I hope we can go again.
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

8/10 – Gut

mary anne mokos

Meridian condo

Our stay at the Meridian condo was exactly as advertised in the listing and photos. There was even a large blue umbrella for the beach which came in handy, as there was not much shade by the beach! The owner was very helpful answering our questions and concerns. It was ideally located 2 blocks from the beach and 2 blocks from 5th Avenue. You could walk to many shops and restaurants, yet it was very quiet. The management kept the complex in perfect condition, including the rooftop pool.
Diese Bewertung wurde vor 2018 eingereicht und wurde nicht geprüft.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Amy D., Bloomington, MN midwest

Relaxing in Playa

We enjoyed our stay at Ernie's condo in the quiet north end of Playa. Great location for getting to the beach or 5th Ave! Plenty of room for 5 adults. Ernie was very responsive when we had an A/C problem, fixed immediately! Nice rooftop pool and very secure building. We would rent from Ernie again, highly recommend!

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We Love Playa del carmen

Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft

My wife and I bought a condo in Playa Del Carmen for many reasons, but the most important reason was the weather; it is always warm and sunny. Another reason was the Caribbean beach’s white sand and warm turquoise water. The area is very safe and the people are friendly.
The location of the condo is very convenient because although it is two blocks from the beach and one block from 5th Ave the area is still very quiet. The location is also close to both Super Wal-mart and Mega store.

Das macht diese Unterkunft einzigartig

The benefits we enjoy while staying at the Meridian condo, is the location. The location is close to the beach and close to 5th Ave. Also the location is very quite. There is also a very reliable property manager on site for all your needs.

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