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Playa caribe - 3/1/2013 12:57:52 PM
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abrake
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I need to make a decision today before leaving for a weekend trip. I know I still have 4+ months til the trip, but I'm afraid if I don't hurry up and get this booked it will be too late.
We have always stayed at VDM condos/studios. In July we have decided to do something different. I'm deciding between the Vista rooms at Hotel Akumal Caribe and a 1 bdrm condo at Playa Caribe. I know... there is no way to compare these properties.
A few questions for those of you that frequent Playa Caribe, especially #5:
1) Does the master have a bathtub? I think they all do but just wanted to clarify. I couldn't find a photo anywhere.
2) I know the beds at VDM are bricks. Any comparison to Playa Caribe?
3) Anyone know how much pool noise #5 gets?
Thanks for the help.
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/1/2013 1:46:03 PM
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panesh
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Playa Caribe is different than HAC or VDM. It is a spectacular property. I think with the individual decorating that the owners put into the units makes it stand by itself. The staff is great. We try and stay 2-4 weeks a year in a casita there. Going again in a few weeks. I don't think you can compare to HAC which is a hotel. At PC you can drink the water right out of the tap. The beds are not your typical concrete platforms.
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/1/2013 2:57:33 PM
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srodrigues
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We've stayed in PC dozens of times ... it was home away from home while we were building our house. The staff is wonderful, especially Agustin. #5 is a great unit -- middle floor, middle unit, and I believe a tub. PM PC5 for more details.
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/2/2013 9:09:39 PM
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bluesbabe
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We will be staying in PC5 for the second time in May. We came there last year after several days in a cabana in Tulum with no AC and a trickle for a shower. We joked that we were like the Beverly Hillbillies arriving at the mansion for the first time. It was our first condo experience in Mexico and we loved it. Totally comfortable, wonderful staff and amazing views. Yes, beds are great. Annie, we can't wait for May 16.
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/3/2013 8:21:01 AM
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wahooligan
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PC does not rent out the second bedroom to anyone else if you are renting a unit as a one bedroom.
Actually, we stayed in PC11 twice as a 1 bedroom rental (wonderful condo) and one time we found they had rented the 2nd bedroom to someone for a night. There is a completely separate entrance just for the 2nd bedroom. Although they were separate from the rest of our condo, I didn't like it. Not sure if that is standard practice or if all of the 2BRs have two entrances, but I though it was kind of odd.
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/4/2013 3:28:46 PM
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abrake
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We booked #5 in July! We are doing a split trip with part of it in Isla Mujeres to snorkel with the whale sharks.
As always you guys rock! Thanks so much for all the replies. Can't wait to be back in Akumal!
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/5/2013 11:48:19 AM
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wahooligan
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This is no longer the policy.
Thank you Fidget, this is good to know and glad it's not the policy anymore!
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/5/2013 8:07:01 PM
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SchnauzerDog
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ORIGINAL: crunch
Schnauz,
You can rent as a one bedroom or 2 bedroom........... with different rates.
thanks Crunch
May have to seriously consider this once again. It's a lovely place. Has anyone who's stayed there lately used the wifi. Any issues?
< Message edited by SchnauzerDog -- 3/5/2013 8:12:04 PM >
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/5/2013 8:55:21 PM
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SchnauzerDog
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There was a problem two years ago for a week or two but they did everything they could. I was there.
It was down the 10 day entire stay three years ago and a big problem for me as I must take my work with me when I go down.
Just wondering if anyone who's been down in the last while has had any long term issues. Unfortunately, it's a deal breaker for me.
< Message edited by SchnauzerDog -- 3/5/2013 9:16:22 PM >
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/5/2013 8:57:53 PM
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panesh
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Like I said I've been back there since then with no problems.
It's actually getting harder to make a res.
< Message edited by panesh -- 3/5/2013 8:59:37 PM >
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/5/2013 9:12:13 PM
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SchnauzerDog
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ORIGINAL: panesh
Like I said I've been back there since then with no problems.
It's actually getting harder to make a res.
I'm fairly sure I read on a trip report, lately, that someone had a problem but I can't find it now. That's why I asked. I needed to know if it was long term.
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RE: Playa caribe - 3/26/2013 8:03:47 PM
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Bennett_L
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So good to hear such positive things about Playa Caribe. We're staying in unit #2 in April. Since all the plans I saw of the premises showed unit #2 as a 2 bedroom, I was wondering how they handled renting the unit as a 1 bedroom, That would be a major drag if they rented the other bedroom separately.
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