Looking for some away time in a beach town atmosphere? Head to this stunning city along the coast of the Caribbean Sea in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen. Currently one of the most popular vacation getaways in the Maya Riviera, Playa del Carmen was once a small fishing village and a backpackers’ hangout. Hordes of tourists come to this picturesque town throughout the year to indulge in its beautiful landscape, bask in the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea, see the relics of the Mayan civilization, and sample the vibrant local food scene. Visitors will find numerous non-touristy things to do and amazing things to buy in Playa Del Carmen. If you’re also planning a getaway, head here and select one of the best villas with chefs in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico for an extravagant vacation.
1. Villa with luxury amenities (from USD 950)
Heated pool, hammocks, outdoor seating, lush garden, serene atmosphere, and easy access to the beach–these are just a few of the many things this property offers. Spread across three bedrooms and a spacious living room, this villa is a great option for those of you travelling in a pack of six. Boasting top-notch luxury amenities throughout, the place makes for an ideal retreat after a day long of activities in Playa. It is also a great alternative to kid-friendly resorts as they also offer kids’ essentials (crib, high chair, kid-friendly cutlery, etc.) if you’re travelling with little ones. Not only is the accommodation fantastic, but their in-house chef can also prepare hearty meals for you at any time of the day. However, do note that chef charges apply separately and you’ll need to inform the host while making the reservation.
Luxury Villa Exotic surroundings, Private pool , Staff, Chef ,24h SecurityAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 4
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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The landscaping is breath takingThe beds were comfortable and the kids really liked the rooftop hammocksThe Villa is awesome - tons of space to spread out and have together time and private timeThe Villa is clean and comfortable with everything we could need We ate breakfast on the patio outside of the kitchen-The pool is perfect and the kids were in it all the time when not at the beachCleanliness:
The house was exactly as described - spacious clean and nicely furnishedThe pool and gardens are lovely and the beach and ocean stunning Great for long walks in soft white sandI can't say enough things about himand we were very happy to be thereHost:
He helped us find a grocery store activitiesMartin was a great host and gave us great recommendations for things to do in the areaMartin was a wonderful host with so much information about what to see and where to eatThe owner is very accommodating and treated us like royalty royalty Gema & Juanita made absolutely wonderful meals and took very good care of usThe owner was very available provided great help when we needed it and was both pleasant and knowledgeableRead more reviewsLocation:
The location was perfect close to Puerto Morales and Playa Del CarmenThe setup of the property is just perfectThe pool & BBQ area are perfectWe used the BBQ one night and ate out on the patio as a familyThis is a very nicely built house with a pool on a secluded private property
2. Villa perfect for families with small children (from USD 1150)
A totally kid-friendly luxury villa, this one’s quite a treat with its designer heated pool, expansive attached garden, private yard, outdoor barbecue grill, and 24-hour chef services. Just holler over at the hosts and let them know you’ll be needing a chef and you can be assured that you’ll find your refrigerator stocked by the time you check in. Although, do note that chef charges are not included in your tariffs and will be added separately. You can even request for a baby sitter or day care services here! Isn’t that great? An RO water plant, private maid service, 24-hour security, and barbecue essentials are all included, so you’re free to make full use of them as you please. Here, you’ll get plenty of privacy and return home feeling fully energised so hurry and book it as soon as possible.
6 bed6 bath PVT Villa ,10M sqft Maid,,Pvt.Pool,Exotic Landscape, Family EscapePlaya Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, MexicoPremier Host
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The villa is beyond amazing beautifully landscaped plenty of room for meals for large groups and privacy with the six bedrooms and the pool is the jewel of the propertyIf you like to have your meals prepared for youThe home is large and comfortable for large groupsThere were two kitchens one for guests and one for the chefs to use when preparing meals (optional)The only thing we could have have asked for more of is time at this villaCleanliness:
Large rooms very updated kitchens and bathroomsThe bedrooms are beautiful and spacious and so are the bathroomsThe property is very clean and well maintained Plenty of tvsthe yard and pool were fantasticThe villa and grounds are incredibly well kept clean and comfortableHost:
He helped us with travel arrangementsMartin was a great host and was always eager to assist and provide helpful informationThe owner Martin was very prompt responsive and helpfulthe owner could not have been more helpfulwell Martin was so nice as I asked himRead more reviewsLocation:
Located between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen Short walk to a white sandy beachbut all are a bit of a drive from the villa's locationa short (2-minute?) walk awayTaxi's are easily available and many other site seeing attractions are nearbyShort walk to the beach makes this a perfect location conveniently less than 30 mins from airport
3. Beautiful accommodation with great facilities
Here’s one accommodation you’ll find amazing both indoors and outdoors. Spread across five bedrooms and a large living area, this Airbnb vacation rental offers three indoor hot tubs and one outdoors, a kids’ play area, private tennis court, and 24-hour concierge. While the chef’s breakfast service is included in the tariff, if you’d like to hire them for lunch or dinner, it will be for an extra cost. We strongly recommend you do, though, because the chef is known to cook up some divine dishes. Indoors, the place has been done up really tastefully and the hosts ensure that you don’t find anything lacking in your experience here. So, spend your time luxuriating inside the house or have a relaxing time in the garden or by the hot tub outdoors. This place will surely impress you.
Villa Caterina, Luxury rental.Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, MexicoSuperhost
Accommodates: 16
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beautiful villa extremely comfortable with complete amentitiesthe villa truly is as good as the photos show including the artwork and the fully-furnished kitchenbeautiful garden with large swimming pool and furniture to dine and relaxthe pictures do not do justice to his beautiful home that accommodated 13 of us very comfortableeach bedroom is huge each with private closet space and luxurious bathrooms (most with jacuzzi and showers)Cleanliness:
the housekeeper came everyday as well to keep the house sparking cleanthe house was perfect (clean stylish spacious)there is a private single bedroom house that is awesome sauce everything was clean and beautifulbeautiful clean and spacious home with the most amazing chef the food was deliciousthe housekeeper arrived each morning to cleanHost:
our hosts were very responsivefernando and diego were amazing hostshouse was amazing and even more amazing were the hoststhe house was very beautifull and the host welcomingthis house was beyond amazing and the hosts were incredibleRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was quiet and safeextremely polite very responsive always close by if neededthis place was built with love and perfection in mindwe couldn’t recommend this place enoughfernando's place is beautiful and perfectly met all of our hopes and wishes
4. Large villa in the heart of the town (from USD 807)
Looking for a place that can easily accommodate 15+ people? Here’s one you can seriously consider. Guaranteeing 24-hour security, delicious meals by a chef, daybeds on the rooftop, and cleaning services is this superb villa. For those of you who’ve driven down to Playa or using hired cars, garage parking for two vehicles is also available here. The place is located in the heart of the city, so while the neighbourhood may get slightly noisy at times, you’ll find no dearth of things to do in close proximity.
Downtown Villa!! Across from BEACH & 5ta Av. ~Ocean View~ Luxury villa!Accommodates: 22
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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The rooms were gorgeous and the rooftop was incredible for a delicious rooftop BBQThe pictures do not do it justice-- better than even expectedThe top floor is awesomeThe master room on the 3rd floor has 1 king bedI was amazed and happy to see how open-air everything was--Cleanliness:
Immaculately kept The rooms and bathrooms are huge clean and comfortablegreat views of the ocean and evening dinners/ cocktails etcThe pictures and videos honestly don't do justice toso it can definitely sleep 6The staff were very friendly and the house was amazingHost:
She helped plan our entire bachelorette party from the dinner reservations to dance lessons to airport transfers even helped with decorationswho both greet you and show you around the propertyGreat Chef Security Guard Maids etcTulum and other adventuresEvery request was catered for and exceeded our expectationsRead more reviewsLocation:
Perfect for a great bachelorette get away seeing as the house is located near all the bars1 block away from the beach and within walking distance to 5th avenue and all restaurants shopping and barsThe location is perfect About 50 yards to the ocean around the corner from tons of bars restaurants and shoppingright across the street from the Lido Beach club (ask for Marla for a $15 massage on the beach) and great beach bars and right down the block from some of the best nightlife in PlayaThe food in Playa is amazing
5. A foodie's delight and vacationer's paradise (from USD 575)
This property is a part of a three-property complex, so you can book any one of the properties depending on the number of occupants. The host has been in the business since quite a while and is adept at providing the very best for whoever stays here. With a private pool, central air conditioning, and an on-site property manager, you’ll have the full works at your disposal. The villas have been furnished in a sophisticated fashion which has made staying here a full-blown delight for previous guests. Moreover, the host himself is a professional chef, so not only are you guaranteed a plush stay experience but also some tasty fare here. You can even request him for a private cooking class! You can opt in for a welcome Mexican dinner and some drinks upon arrival. Not much that’s lacking here, isn’t it?
Secret Beach Shell Villa - on Beach - Private Pool - Owner is a Chef - Very SafePlaya del Carmen, QROO, Mexico
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The air conditioning worked wellunbelievable comfort sea turtles laying eggs on the beach at nightThe beach is constantly cleaned of sargasso by the personnelThe views furnishings amenities and the service provided was top notchThis should be noted in the VRBO listing up frontCleanliness:
ocean breezes and crashing waves andThe Villa is as described and picturedBabies that age don't really drink waterIt was delivered as promised & in good conditionthe Villa staff clean inside & outside daily during the weekHost:
He spoke very good english & walked us through the large homeanswered all of our questions in the timely mannerbeach and pool exceeded our expectationsDelicious food beautiful villaWe also requested happy hours and dinners and they were always superbRead more reviewsLocation:
the area is very safeThe unlimited drinking water was super convenient (not something I've ever found in other rentals)right on the beach Amazing food by Betowe never ran out A few negativesthe food from Chef Miguel and Berto was unbelievable
6. Newly constructed villa for 20 guests (from USD 957)
Another great option for those of you travelling in large groups is this recently built villa. It has been done up with utmost care, keeping in mind all that the vacationer in you may be looking for. The interior is impeccably tidy and the furnishings are brand new. To top it all, your tariff includes daily cleaning services, too! The lush garden, outdoor swimming pool, billiards’ table, and home theatre system make it a phenomenal package. At an extra cost, you can even hire a private chef, spa services, golfing equipment, baby sitter, and a horde of other services. In terms of location, the place is a couple of minutes’ walk away from Playa’s downtown, so you’ll have access to several things to do at any point in the day. It is quite a terrific option, this one, so don’t let it go.
Villa Pearl 5 min walk to the Beach Private PoolPlaya del Carmen, Yucatán, Mexico
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The kitchen was fully stocked with everything that you could possibly need Our Concierge buy anything of our groceriesDefinitely recommend getting a chef although kitchen is adequate for cooking andand this place is paradise for this either with the table by the pool or the fantastic dining table in the dining roomvery modern design and excellent concierge service with EdsonThe interior and amenities were as describedCleanliness:
The beds and bathrooms were are very clean and comfortableThe house is as beautiful and clean as in the photosThis house is spacious and is great for big groupsHost:
and he was super responsive and professional and answered the best he could any of our requests I have rented a lot of houses around the worldEdson was very helpful with the all the planning prior to our arrivalthe home's manager was very helpful and quick to respond to questionsWe did not encounter any issuesmodern and spacious Pool area was great to hang out Beach club works nicely and is a nice perk to hang outRead more reviewsLocation:
Many attractions are near bymany restaurants downtown are only a 15-20 minute walkThe pool is perfect - great walk-in entry and a beautiful "infinity" edge and of courseI really liked the feeling of the house being sipping a glass of wine out the patio by the pool or on the balkonyThe house is close to 5th Avenue and the beach
7. Stunning private rental for two
Find yourself in Playa specifically for exploring the town with your partner? Pick this property. It is centrally located and is very well connected by public transport. While indoors, you can luxuriate on their sun terrace and avail the chef’s services, as per your fancy. You’ll find the rooms to be super comfortable and the house packed with most essential supplies. The staff, too, does a great job at adding to the overall positive experience so lock in on this and you’ll not only have a fun time about the town but also while indoors.
Villa Dreamtime
Address: Paseo Xaman - Ha Mza 20, Lote 4, Playacar fase 2
Blossoming Playa del Carmen
You’ll find many fantastic things to do and also places to visit in Playa del Carmen. Quinta Avenida, being one of them, is Playa’s main attraction where you’ll find an array of shops, restaurants, clubs, and other establishments. For a rocking nightlife experience here, find your way to the Canibal Royal or Mamita’s Beach Club. Both of these beach bars offer some spectacular views of Playa’s atmosphere, strewn with natural beauty, great music, and delicious cocktails. Else, Chunzubul Beach, Town Beach, and Xcaret are superb for soaking in the Mexican sun and airs. You can even visit the Xaman-Ha Maya Site, an ancient Maya settlement site. These are just a few places you can hit up in the city, there’s a lot more. So, we suggest you don’t skimp on the quality of your accommodation and pick one of these villas with chefs in Playa del Carmen. You could also have a look at the top swim-up suites and beachfront rentals available in the area. We guarantee you’ll not regret it.
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