Marifer

Reviews

86 total reviews

86% rated 5★

86 reviews

4.83

2017–2025

Cleanliness 4.7

Accuracy 4.8

Communication 4.9

Location 5.0

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.7

86 reviews

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Scott

Excellent, 1 year ago

Marifer's apartment is lovely, a good sized, well-maintained space, with a terrace on the side and a deck with a small private pool above. There are two nice communal pools also at the complex that were rarely crowded. A number of good restaurants are in close proximity, including Luma and Vagabunda 38. The beach is a very short walk from the front door. Marifer was always quick to respond to my wife's questions. All in all, highly recommended.

Thank you for a great stay. The space is comfortable but a little dated and we had trouble locking some of the patio doors. The bed is a bit hard but nice sheets and great air conditioning. The plunge pull was fantastic and we loved the rooftop so close to the trees does insect start and end to each day. We loved that we could watch the birds up close. It is very quiet on this street and close to the nicer part of PDC. We walked to playa 72 every day and had coffee and treats at Crisol. The best Affogato and lemon meringue cheesecake! This is the best of the plunge pool units!

We loved our stay at Marifer’s condo. It was exactly as described & the views from the private area & main rooftop pool were incredible. We’ve stayed a few times in the area but this condo was the best one yet! We are already planning our next trip & will be booking with Marifer again. 38th Street is the best street in Playa. So many restaurants & a few blocks to the supermarket & 5th Avenue. Everything you need is within walking distance. We had a great vacation.

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Amanda

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 year ago

This was our second time staying at Marifer's condo and it was great. She is very communicative and responsive. We were traveling with a baby and rented some baby equipment that needed to be delivered/picked up at off times. Marifer communicated with the company and arranged for these things outside of our stay and I truly appreciate it.

We loved staying there! First of all, the place looks better than in the photos. The private rooftop and pool is amazing. For those of you who know playa and the typical plunge pools, this one is so much bigger! You can easily swim 5 strokes in it (I'm 5'6). It's not just a dipping one. The main pool is also right outside the door. And you're not at all bothered by all the other rooftop patios around. The beach is less than a block away. (I recommend if you want chairs, etc, to go to Encanto, a block away, they have the best prices and they're super sweet).The restaurant La Vagabunda is right around the corner and always great. I've been to playa many times. This was one of my favorite places to stay! You're close to everything yet far away from the craziness of 5th, so it's quiet from the apartment. Highly recommend you stay there! Host is also super communicative and helpful. *ONLY* issue is the fridge isn't very cold, so you gotta use the freezer for cold drinks! But eh. That's it!

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Amanda

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 years ago

We had a wonderful stay at Marifer's condo. The private pool and deck are lovely and the condo is spacious. We love this location and can't wait to stay again!

Wow!!! This place is amazing. I would highly recommend to any of my friends or family. Place is super private with our own private roof top plunge pool as well as the adults only infinity pool on the roof which we had to ourselves most of the time as well. In addition to being private it’s in the heart of everything. So many restaurants and shops very close. One small issue with the plumbing but it’s expected in Mexico and Marifer addressed it immediately. 100% plan to come back next year.

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We have visited Playa several times and this is the most serene, peaceful and quaint location to be in. We felt very safe and comfortable with our surroundings. Tons of restaurants and shopping within walking distance of this location. If you like the nightlife there is that as well. Steps from the the beach. You will not be disappointed with your stay here Marifer was a great host.

Mariner was very responsive when I emailed with questions. Rented again because of the great facility, pool, comfort. Easy access to restaurants, 5th Avenue shopping and eating and the beach view and quick access to it. Will strongly consider again. Just wish as a suggestion for info on transportation to and from. $120. To get there plus tip and taxi back $70. Be nice if suggestions ahead of trip regarding best way and price to and from airport.

We stayed here 4 nights. It was perfect for our family of 4. It was a very short walk to the beach and 5th avenue where there are lots of stores and restaurants. We had a rental car that we were able to park in a secured area for only $4/day. There is a private rooftop pool and nice terrace where you can see the beach and other beautiful views. We did not use the private pool because there’s an infinity pool just off your private rooftop terrace. There’s an Oxxo store just downstairs as well as a money exchange. It’s a short walk to a grocery store as well (Chedraui). We felt very safe here, even at night. With all of the action nearby, the condo itself is pretty quiet. We will definitely return!

Our family of 4 had a great stay. We enjoyed ourselves in Playa del Carmen a lot and would definitely come back. The water jug was empty when we first arrived, but after quick communication , it was replaced the next day. the kitchen was missing some of the listed utensils and such that the paper said were there. We didn't need them so it didn't matter, but there isn't an accurate inventory anymore. Access to the pools was awesome, they were a bit on the warm side so we mostly enjoyed night swims which was fine. The location was 10/10 couldn't have been happier. I almost booked an ocean front suite next door at Mahekal and am so glad I found this place instead! One of my best finds for our two weeks in Mexico.

This unit was just as described. The view was fantastic and the location is amazing. We nearly had the whole roof top area to ourselves most of the time. When we arrived the host let us know the AC was not working and gave us access to another unit on the first floor to sleep in while still allowing us access to the third floor unit so we had the private pool and deck. We very much appreciated that and the AC was fixed the next day. The host responded quickly and was helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

We stayed 12 days in this apartment and loved every minute. Location is just perfect , 1 minute walk to the beach, 4 minutes to 5th avenue, Oxxo shop is right outside the door. I can't say enough good things about this place. Unit 301 is definitely the best one of all units, in the corner with the best views from the upstairs private terrace/pool area. Pictures here don't do the place justice, it's much better than you would expect from pictures. And you get housekeeping every 3rd day. And Marifer.... she is a brilliant host. We arrived around 10 am, ready to hang around till check in time ( 3pm). Marifer told us we can leave our luggage at the front desk ( we did, with no problems ) and she texted us around 11am that apartment is ready. 4 hours before official check in time !! After long flight from Europe....that's what we needed , but didn't expect it at all. She answered our questions straight away and very professionally. Even gave us her private phone number. I honestly can't thank her enough. Anyway....I would definitely book this place again.

This was our second stay at Marifer's condo. The location and the private rooftop patio and pool absolutely can't be beat. Marifer is very kind and very responsive--we had a couple of small hiccups but Marifer did her best to address them quickly. I want to note that the bathroom and kitchen fixtures are a bit tired, but I knew that going in, and considered them a small compromise for the otherwise excellent experience and location.

This was a great find. 38th street is a great scene in Playa. The condo is is less than a block from the beach and has easy access 38th street and 5th ave. The pool is lovely getting sun all day long and views of the ocean. The inside was a great fit for our family. Large master suite was great for us and two separate beds in 2nd bedroom for our kids. The house was clean, quiet, and cozy. It really was a great fit for a family with kids under 6.

We had a great 11 night stay at this location. It is probably the best located unit at this complex. The outside area was outstanding. Cleaning service was provided every third day which was perfect. Marifer was quick to respond when we reported the safe was not working. It was replaced the next day. The only downside for us was the lack of in-unit laundry. The listing led us to believe we’d have one. There is a washer and dryer available but it’s in the parking garage. It was difficult to get into (only one in the complex) and the washer took forever to complete a cycle. It took 3 hours to get 2 loads done. Not how I wanted to spend my time. Overall, I would highly recommend this unit.

The property is fabulous. The condo has the best view of all the units. Great property, well located and the views are fantastic. The unit is better than you would expect. The location is really good with many restaurants around and just far enough away from 5th Ave to get away, but close enough for a nice walk if you want to. Marifer is very easy to communicate with. She is prompt in her replies and if there are any issues she is very quick to get things done. An excellent host.

Pros: the location is fantastic, Marifer (the manager) is helpful, the rooftop pool and view is fantastic. The staff is nice. The neighborhood is great. Cons: This place is a condo/hotel. The person who owns it is not the person who manages and so communication needs to go from the property manager to the owner to the hotel staff. The hotel didn't know we were coming and couldn't let us in the night we arrived, once they did, we got a room floor that was dingy and dirty as opposed to the penthouse we'd paid for (we were given a discount). Basically, communication is an issue between these parties. Also note that there isn't laundry, there's a laundry service that you must pay for. The place isn't stocked with the basics, so plan to shop for staples as soon as you get in.

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Xuan

Repeat guest

Excellent, 5 years ago

This location is perfect for a family. It’s right next to the beach, and on the quiet side of town. We have stayed here many times and we always have a great time here. Unit 301 is the best one at PE. The only real downside is that there is very limited parking and the building has aged over the years. The hospitality and professionalism of the staff is second to none. Marifer is also very quick to respond to any questions you may have. I would def recommend staying here.

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JoAnne

Repeat guest

Excellent, 6 years ago

We had a wonderful stay at Marifer's condo last week. The space is comfortable and clean and two bathrooms makes it easy to share the space with friends. The location is IDEAL. The rooftop deck and private pool means you never have to deal with crowds or fight for space. And if you want to go to the beach, the secured gate at the end of the building is literally 5 steps from the public beach. The condo is located at the quiet end of 5th Avenue. It's on the prettiest street in the area with lots of old growth trees and plants. It's walking distance to all the restaurants you could want, both on the tourist strip, but also a bit further afield to the more local spots. I would happily stay here again.

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Laurene

Repeat guest

Excellent, 6 years ago

This is a great place, dont want to build it up to much so it’s not available to us! So many great restaurants right there, fifth ave easy walk, convenient store next door for basics and ice, 7-11 down a ways for a lot of other stuff. Bring plastic or yeti cups for upstairs by pool. The passes for upstairs food/ drinks glad we didn’t buy that. Owner was very responsive to issues, main one was TV, wish there was more USA channels speaking shows. CNN was our main channel. Not my choice.... but would rent again, loved that area and condos amenities!

Nice apartment with an excellent location. Excellent communication with Marifer was always attentive to everything.

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Scott

Excellent, 6 years ago

This is an absolutely beautiful condo for a relaxing vacation! Marifer is an outstanding host who speaks great English and responded promptly to any questions we had. The rooftop was incredible and location couldn’t be better! We will be back!!

Love this amazing place that's why this was my second time here, also loved it because Marifer is an excellent host and is always on the lookout for anything you might need, she also was nice to let me check out a lot later than usual, it's very hard to see that with other hosts. The place was clean, location amazing, private pool and infinity pool also amazing with great ocean views, cant say enough. Thank you Marifer again until next time!!

The apartment is just amazing. Better than the pictures. The furniture is new and in perfect condition. The beds, great as well as the linens. It is not just an apartment, as the condominium has a structure similar to that of a hotel, which provides all the necessary security and support. The location is perfect, on a very charming street and 3 minutes walking from 5th avenue. One note is the presence of many pigeons in the private and public pool area, but they are everywhere, not only around the apartment. Strongly recommend this place!!!

The place has a perfect location. The beach is right nearby , a small supermarket right around the corner and 5th Avenue is 2 min by walk. The private small roof terrace with private pool is fantastic. The view is beautiful. Unfortunately, there is no Wi-Fi reception up there. The reception and the concierge are very, very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, the apartment was very dirty and the kitchen equipment wasn't good. There were no basics like garbage bags, dish towels, or toaster Also, the described cleaning after three days did not take place. First on inquiries on the fifth day. However, the location of the apartment is just perfect.

This condo was perfect for our girls weekend trip with (4) friends. The location was great right next to the beach, and walking distance to several nice restaurants markets and bars. Convenient store located right downstairs. Very short ride to the main streets. Most of the 3rd floor units like this one had a private lounge and pool on the rooftop, which was a very nice amenity. Unit included plenty of kitchen items and towels, and was clean. Host also has more units in the complex. I would love to stay at Pueblito Escondido with a larger group again!

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Kelly

Excellent, 8 years ago

Great location, wonderful rooftop lounge area & pool. Master is very spacious but do note that the second bedroom is half the size of the master and has 2 twin beds, so it could feel a bit tight. Marifer was always very prompt in responding to questions, but I really wished there had been more proactive communications... both before our arrival to provide check-in instructions (when I reached out to ask, she was always fast to respond, but I feel basic hosting should provide you with this info) and also instructions for your stay (e.g. how to take out the trash). I wish the bathrooms were cleaner, and the fixtures definitely need to be replaced as they’re covered in blue water buildup... Otherwise, the condo is in a great location, especially if you’re a diver. Check out Blue Life 2 blocks away !!

Host was able to answer all of my questions in a matter of a few minutes which was a big plus for me. This place was so beautiful it felt like home away from home. The balcony was great, the rooftop with the private pool was amazing with an ok view of the ocean. The infinity pool was bigger than the family pool with a breathtaking view of the ocean. Too bad my husband and I didn’t really get to enjoy it as much due to the bad weather it was pouring rain our whole stay. We would of still gone into the pool even though it was raining but they turned off the heat in the pool so it was too cold to. The WiFi wasn’t so great either there was better service in the rooftop than in the condo. We still made the best out of it even though the weather was terrible.

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Xuan

Repeat guest

Excellent, 8 years ago

Marifer was great. She was very responsive, friendly, and accommodating. We could not have asked for a better hostess. Now about the penthouse condo: Wow! What an incredible view. This is by far the best unit in the building. There are ocean views from every window and the rooftop terrace had a panoramic view of the ocean. The condo is located on the quieter side of 5th street, so we could relax without all the loud, blaring music from the bars and clubs. We used all three pools every day. Other guests were rarely at the pool, so it was nice to have the pools to ourselves. We are coming back next month and plan on staying here. We absolutely love this place and we highly recommend it! Do yourselves a favor and book this place right away!

Marifer's place is awesome! The apartment is very roomy and the private pool is amazing! This was my first time in PDC, and after touring the town my friends and I agreed that the apartment is in the perfect location; the shops, bars, and restaurants are all in walking distance. Additionally, Marifer is a great host. She replied to my messages right away and provided all the information I needed. Our experience was amazing. The one small downside was that if we used both showers at the same time the water got cold pretty quickly, so we were taking turns showering which, sort of defeated the purpose of the two showers. However, this was very minor and didn't ruin my stay. We still enjoyed ourselves are considering coming back next year! Also, you must make it to Las Hijas De Las Tostada, which is a block away from the apartment. The food is great and the margaritas were the best we had in our entire trip!

We loved staying at Mariner's condo on 38th Street. It is literally steps to the beach, situated on the quiet end of 38th St, which is one of the prettiest streets left in Playa due to the beautiful vegetation and trees which hadn't been torn up to allow for building work. We tried all the restaurants between the condo and 5th Ave and frankly you don't have to wander any further as they all provided excellent food with a delightful ambiance. The condo itself was even nicer than the photographs and worked perfectly for 2 couples: we were there with our daughter and her boyfriend and our other daughter and boyfriend popped by frequently. There was always enough room both inside and on the fabulous private roof terrace. A few steps out of our private roof area brought us to the beautiful infinity pool and there were never more than a dozen other people enjoying it. The views from the roof are gorgeous. There is another family pool on the ground level which was also a lovely big pool and never over-populated. We actually had 10 family members staying in the hotel over the road so their proximity to us was great - a lot of movement both ways over the street! All in all this condo was fabulous and in a great, quiet location. We would rent it again without hesitation. Thanks Marifer too for your prompt attention to the A/C problem we had.

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Elizabeth

Excellent, 8 years ago

Marifer's place was even better than we expected from the photos and descriptions that are detailed on AIRBNB. We had a great time in Playa del Carmen and staying at Marifer place made the experience even more enjoyable. What a fantastic place.

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Michael

Excellent, 8 years ago

Very nice place. Excellent location close to everything. Quiet and secluded on 38th which is a wonderful street lined with trees and many choices of good food, drink, and sweets. We had a great time. Thanks Marifer.

This was a great place to stay. The location was ideal for us-steps from the beach and a quick walk to Calle 5 where all the shops and restaurants are. There is someone at the front desk and the building felt very safe and secure. Marifer is an excellent hostess and was helpful with anything we needed; she is very prompt to reply. The apartment was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. It felt like we were staying at a fancy hotel! Great rooftop private pool and deck we enjoyed. Thank you for having us we would love to return again...so many things to do in the area we didn’t get to experience everything on our list!

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Scott

Excellent, 8 years ago

This was a truly wonderful place to stay. It did exceed our expectations. Marifer was an almost instant responder. We did not realize it was so close to the water's edge. Literally within 100 feet, and that is 100 feet is sand. Walk out, your feet are in the sand. The location, for Playa del Carmen, is the very best. It is on 38th Ave., at the end, by the water. 38th has at least 5 of the very best restaurants, within a few hundred feet. Two VERY good local Mexican food, fine Italian, casual Italian, breakfast food, two coffee shops, 38th is the quieter end of Playa and the best as far as our experience. Far enough away from the crazy teen partiers to really allow quiet and relaxation. The unit is just the best of the entire complex. Top floor, on the water end. Private rooftop pool and lounging area, Beautiful sunrise views every morning. 24 hour staffed lobby. Very responsive. The unit was exceptionally clean. We went prepared with an arsenal of bug spray and did not need it in Playa at all except a few of the local restaurants that have some vegetation around them. There is more to do in the Yucatan then you can imagine from reading about it. So much more, but I will stop here, because if I continue we will never be able to stay at Marifer's home again.

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Cristian

Repeat guest

Excellent, 9 years ago

This penhouse was excellent, clean, spacious and good condition, the location is the best just few steps from the beach and a block from 5th avenida with all the bars, stores, restaurants etc. The private roof top pool was great with views of the ocean and also the huge hotel pool was nice hardly ever people up there so it was almost like we had the whole terrace for our selfs. Marifer responded quick for any of my questions, we loved it.

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Amanda

Excellent, 9 years ago

Marifer's place was even better than advertised and the pictures don't do the place justice! The apartment was beautiful, clean, well-equipped and very comfortable. The rooftop is absolutely amazing and the perfect spot to chill by the small private pool and enjoy some sunset cocktails. Additionally, the apartment is in a prime location, situated right next to the beach and in the heart of plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops. The services that come with the condominium complex (such as tips from the concierge, transportation arrangements, etc.) are also a plus! Looking forward to staying here again sometime in the future :)

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