Your own tropical compound (50 guest max) —18 bedrooms, 6 kitchens, rooftop plunge pool & 1000 Mbps Wi-Fi. Two white buildings with lush courtyards, 12 bathrooms, rooftop lounges & endless space. Just 1 min to beach & 5th Ave, but quiet enough to sleep. Designed for large groups, yoga retreats, celebrations & family reunions. Cook together or spread out. Want mezcal recs, a chef, massage, or airport pickup? Message us—Kim handles reservations & Danny or Judy are on the ground to help anytime. The space Two "Castillos" (castles). Each Castillo has 3 levels, and each level has the same layout per floor with 3bedrooms 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and living room and wrap around balconies in each tower. Think of it as a condominium building with a 3 bedroom on each floor. One tower has an unheated rooftop jacuzzi. In ground pool at the front of the house. The photos will reflect the 6 Kitchen and living rooms and each bedroom. 2x 9 Bedroom Homes Exclusive Fase 1 Los Castillos Connections for drivers, masseuses, chefs, tours and more. Need a chef or ride from the airport? We can connect you with someone as soon as you book. We handcraft the soaps for the house, and the bath towels are handmade on a loom in Oaxaca in south Mexico. Guest access You are walking distance to almost everything you need or want. The beach is just 150 meters away, and you are a 1 minute walk away from 5th ave and the outdoor mall where you can find Starbucks, Zara, H&M etc. Love the Starbucks there with a huge waterfall and massive shade tree. Other things to note We will also be listing the Castillos separately each tower if your party is 25 or fewer. This can be booked 6 mo in advance, and condos, sleeping 8 each will be rented separately 1-2 months in advance. Keep in mind that we do not provide any groceries, drinking water or other beverages for you other than, oil, salt, pepper; so please arrange to order groceries/water from Chedraui's website before you arrive so that you will have everything you need when you check in. We do provide hand soap and dish soap with sponges and towels, also shampoo in the showers with a beach towel and bath towel for each guest! FAST WIFI 1000Mbps!! Los Castillos villas offer a unique and comfortable vacation experience in a prime location in Playa del Carmen. Built in 1989 and renovated in 2000, they may not have the latest modern amenities, but they can accommodate large groups of up to 50 guests. Despite being an older property, our team works hard to keep the villas clean and well-maintained. However, due to the humidity, sun, and salty air in Playa del Carmen, older homes like these may require ongoing maintenance. If any issues arise during your stay, our team, led by Danny, is ready to address them promptly. If you are looking for a newer property, we have other listings available. However, if you appreciate the charm and character of an older home, the Los Castillos villas may be the perfect choice for your vacation. We are connected to Airbnb with API software and thus are responsible for damages at our home. This requires a security deposit of $3000usd fully refundable OR a $118 fee that is not refundable, outside of the Airbnb platform. You will see this noted at your Airbnb check out just below your total.

## The Space

Welcome to your private tropical compound, accommodating up to 50 guests with 18 bedrooms, 6 kitchens, a rooftop plunge pool, and ultra-fast 1000 Mbps Wi-Fi. The property consists of two white buildings featuring lush courtyards, 12 bathrooms, rooftop lounges, and expansive living areas. Located just one minute from the beach and 5th Avenue, it offers a peaceful environment ideal for restful sleep.

Designed to host large groups, yoga retreats, celebrations, and family reunions, the compound allows you to cook together or enjoy privacy by spreading out.

Two "Castillos" (castles) make up the property, each with three levels. Every floor has an identical layout including:

- 3 bedrooms  
- 2 bathrooms  
- A kitchen  
- A living room  
- Wrap-around balconies  

One tower includes an unheated rooftop jacuzzi, and there is an in-ground pool at the front of the house. Photos showcase all six kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms.

## Location

The villas are within walking distance to nearly everything you might need. The beach is only 150 meters away, and a one-minute walk brings you to 5th Avenue and the outdoor mall, which hosts stores like Starbucks, Zara, and H&M. The Starbucks features a large waterfall and a massive shade tree, providing a relaxing spot nearby.

## Amenities and Services

- Connections to drivers, masseuses, chefs, tours, and other services  
- Assistance with chef bookings and airport transportation available upon reservation  
- Handmade soaps provided for the house  
- Bath towels crafted on a loom in Oaxaca, southern Mexico  
- Hand soap, dish soap with sponges and towels, shampoo in showers  
- Beach and bath towels provided for each guest  
- Fast Wi-Fi at 1000 Mbps  

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire compound and its amenities. The property is conveniently located close to the beach and main shopping areas.

## Additional Information

- The Castillos can be rented separately if your group has 25 or fewer guests. Each tower will be listed individually and can be booked up to six months in advance. Condominiums sleeping 8 guests each will be available for rent 1-2 months prior to arrival.  
- Guests are responsible for arranging groceries, drinking water, and beverages before arrival. The property provides basic cooking essentials such as oil, salt, and pepper. It is recommended to order groceries and water from Chedraui’s website to have everything ready upon check-in.  
- The villas were originally built in 1989 and renovated in 2000. While they may not feature the latest modern amenities, they are well-maintained and suitable for large groups. Due to Playa del Carmen’s humidity, sun, and salty air, ongoing maintenance is necessary. The on-site team, led by Danny, is available to promptly resolve any issues during your stay.  
- For guests seeking newer properties, alternative listings are available. However, if you appreciate the charm and character of an older home, Los Castillos offers a unique vacation experience.  
- A security deposit of $3,000 USD (fully refundable) or a non-refundable $118 fee is required outside the Airbnb platform. This will be noted at Airbnb checkout below your total. The property is connected to Airbnb via API software and is responsible for any damages.  

## Contact

For recommendations on mezcal, chefs, massages, or airport pickups, please message us. Kim manages reservations, while Danny and Judy are available locally to assist you at any time.

Daniel And Kimberly

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18BR villa in Playa del Carmen

18BR Estate Steps to Beach and 5th Ave Sleep 50 - Houses for Rent in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Perfect for a big group. Very responsive and helpful hosts with guidebooks, maps, and cook/masseuse recs. Nice pool. Safe with guard house. Great location for walking down the strip/beach. 12/10 time

Really appreciate the kind words, Elyas! Glad our house and recommendations helped make your stay easy and enjoyable. We really enjoyed hosting you and we’d be happy to host you again anytime :)

Our group had a wonderful time here! There was plenty of room for everybody and the location was amazing. We’ll definitely stay here again if we’re ever back in Playa Del Carmen.

Jacob — thank you for the kind words. We’re glad our house worked well and would love to host you again next time you’re in Playa del Carmen.

We rented the entire place for a week, it was as listed, nice location and plenty of room. The unit could use some furniture updating but other than that it was an enjoyably week for myself and family.

Thanks Paul — we’re glad the location and space worked well for your stay. We appreciate your feedback and will be making improvements to keep our house comfortable and up to date. You’re welcome back anytime.

Great space for a large group. Wonderful location, walking distance to everything. Nice beach nearby.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Anita. We’re delighted our house met your needs and hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Playa del Carmen.

A very good place to stay, comfortable, spacious and very well located

Muy buen lugar para alojarse, cómodo amplio y muy bien ubicado

Gracias, Ivonne Esmeralda, por compartir tu experiencia. Nos alegra saber que nuestra casa te resultó cómoda, amplia y bien ubicada. Será un placer recibirte de nuevo cuando decidas regresar.

We came with a group of 22 adults and 3 kids under 5 and the house and location were perfect for everyone! The house is not the newest and could use a little updating but it was a perfect spot for a large group with lots of space for people to have alone time and socialize all weekend. And the location couldn’t be better in Playa.

Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Laurel! We're thrilled that our house worked perfectly for your large group and that everyone enjoyed the space and prime location in Playa. We really appreciate your feedback about updates needed and will be working on those improvements. It was a pleasure hosting you!

We were a group of 9 women on a business retreat, in our 40s through 60s. This place was the perfect spot! In a quiet neighborhood but steps to the beach and the town. Large containers of bottled water in each apartment, easy to operate AC, very comfy beds. They even moved a second table into our unit for our meetings! And their recommendations for airport transport were excellent! Everyone asked if we could stay here again!

Thank you for being such wonderful guests, Nancy! We're glad our house worked perfectly for your business retreat and that we could accommodate your meeting needs - you and your group are welcome back anytime.

Great place! very clean and very spacious! would definitely go back with a large group! Also the host gave us fantastic reccomendations

Thank you for the wonderful review, Diandra! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found our place clean and spacious. We would love to host you and your group again in the future. We're glad you appreciated our recommendations – we're always here to help make your stay memorable. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

A wonderful stay. Daniel came and met our tour bus as we were having some difficulty finding it, helped us unload our luggage (There were 28 of us) and we got in early. Close to everything and it was exactly the way it was described in the pictures and promotion. Great for large groups and/or family reunions.

This house was perfect for our large group! The location was unbeatable and the space for everyone was exactly what we needed. Danny was incredibly responsive and addressed any and all issues that came up. I highly recommend this house for any group.

The best option in Playa Del Carmen for hosting a large group. The rooms are great and the location is perfect

Daniel and Kim were great hosts. They answered all questions and fulfilled all request that we had. The location is GREAT and everyone enjoyed their stay. - Thank you both!

I reserved both villas on the property for a party of 20 people and it was so spacious that we all fit comfortably without feeling cramped. All the rooms and floors were clean and the staff even surprised us with Happy Birthday balloons hanging in one of the villas! Any time we had any questions or needed assistance triaging an order or reservation Kim and Danny responded promptly and helped us immensely. It was a wonderful weekend and would book again!

perfect location ! Steps away from downtown. Felt safe the whole time. Security is always at the gate . The hosts are very responsive and they set you up for anything from transportation to places to eat. The beds are really comfortable and clean. Awesome time thank you

Location: 5 stars - right at the end of the pedestrian only street so you are a stones throw from shops, food, bars, etc. Beach was 3 min walk from the front door. Close enough to everything but far enough so you aren't stuck in the middle of it when you don't want to be. The house was beautiful, the pool was amazing, and the a/c was strong. Every single person in our group walked away saying how much they liked that we stayed here and I can assure you your group will feel the same way.

Can I just say "WOW"! My group had a blast in the house. The pool was the perfect size for my nieces and nephews who played in the water practically all day. my guest loved having their own room and quick access to the beach and shops. Danny and the staff were attentive to our needs and checked-in daily. Danny was super helpful when there was a delay in our grocery store delivery order. Overall the space and customer service were excellent. If I have another big group event, I will certainly come back to this house. Thanks Danny and Kim!

Kim and Daniel's place was AMAZING!! We had a group of 30 people, it was perfect for our group.  It is so close to everything!  every family had their own space,  but we were able to still all easily be together in every unit or mainly we would all hang out by the pool area, which was perfect for all us and the kids.   Kim was so thoughtful and even gave us a cake for our recent graduates with their name on it, as we were all there to celebrate graduation.  The hosts were amazing and always asking if we needed anything and wanted to make our stay as memorable as possible and it definitely was!!!  very grateful we found this place,  we'll definitely be back!

This place could be amazing, but it's not. First, it is listed as a villa. It is not. It's 6 completely separate apartments that share a pool and one outdoor table. There is no other common space. When I spoke to Danny, he said I could fit 30 people together. That is absolutely not the case. The space does not work for a large group that wants to spend time together. I rented the space for a week for family/close friends to be together, but it was not at all what we wanted. We had several people leave and rent other places despite having paid for this one. Never before have I messaged an owner that I'm ashamed I brought my family somewhere. But that's exactly what I felt - shame.  The Good:  -The location is wonderful. It's close to the beach, the ferry, and shopping areas.  -It's right next to the security gate so security is not an issue. It feels very safe. -Internet worked really well except for the day it was out. -The pool is nice and at a good temperature.  -Closets were nice. -We were allowed to store luggage prior to and after check-in.  The Not-So-Good: -Check-in was at 5, but the cleaners were still there and rushing to finish cleaning at 6 pm. They did not finish adequately cleaning. Tables were left dusty, floors were still dirty, and dishes were not clean (cleaning off old lipstick is not fun).  -The AC in each room directly faces the bed which was uncomfortable for some people (e.g., dry eyes), but sleeping without it on wasn't an option because of the heat.  The Bad: -There is a MASSIVE construction site next door which was not at all mentioned in the listing or when I communicated with the owner or the manager. Construction began at 8:00 a.m. every day except Sunday. On two days, this included jackhammering which was so loud that we could not hear each other talk. When I contacted the owner, she literally responded that she lives nearby and that there is no jackhammering going on. I guess all of us were psychotic at the same time for the 90 minutes that jackhammering went on. To her credit, she did speak to the architect and ask them not to jackhammer on most of the days we were there. There was, however, the sound of other construction going on daily - primarily the sound of hammering and generators. -Communication was challenging. We were told that our primary contact is Danny, the property manager. However, he often would not respond when we messaged him. Each time we contacted him, I'd end up messaging the owner 1-2 hours later. Thankfully, she responded more promptly.  -So many stairs!! There were about 25 between the 1st and 2nd floor and 40 between the 1st and 3rd floor. -There were huge cockroaches everywhere.  -The apartments are not well maintained. All of them had broken chairs and a couple had broken couches. There were lots of safes, but none of them actually locked. The kitchens were poorly stocked. Some didn't even have 4 sets of dishes/utensils. We had to run around to different levels to get the needed equipment to cook. Issues others reported: -Building 1, floor 1: No hot water in the shower.  -Building 1, floor 3: Toilet wouldn't flush, and the toaster shocked someone.  -Building 2, floor 1: Door to master bedroom wouldn't close, and the bathroom faucet was so tall that the water ran over the sink and onto the floor. The kitchen sink had no water pressure so dishes had to be washed in the bathroom. -Building 2, floor 3: AC in one of the bedrooms didn't work. AC in living room dripped water, and there was mold on the wall.  My experience here would be different had I rented one apartment and planned to be out of the apartment all day. But as a place to chill with a group? Hard pass.

Hi Noosha! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed the location of the condo and its walkable access to 5th ave, cozumel ferry and the beach! Take care!!

Houses are beautiful and in a great location. right in town and close to lots of adventures. Worked well for our large group. Would give a word about the beaches - all up and down the coast. Expected white sand and beautiful blue ocean but they are covered with kelp! Don't know how long this has been going on but check into it if that's your major object

Amazing location, literally at the beginning of the main strip. The pool was and hot tub were amazing, each apartment were clean and beautiful. The air conditioning systems were more than enough in the hottest of days. Excellent communication with the host, definitely exceeded our expectations with their hospitality. Will definitely return!

Daniel and Kim were very accommodating for my group! The Villas were an amazing stay - even more beautiful in person. Each floor of the Villas had so much space for our group, beds were very comfortable, and the balcony views allowed us to enjoy our space outside. My group of 37 all had so much fun, and were so amazed by how nice the Villas were. Daniel and Kim were all very communicative with me through both the Airbnb application and WhatsApp. Check in and check out were very easy to follow. Would definitely come back in the future!

We stayed with a large group in both villas to celebrate my birthday down in Playa.  Kim's a wonderful host!  I had a million questions leading up to our trip and she was very responsive and helpful.  She was flexible and allowed us to store our luggage and use one floor of the villas until it was time to check-in.  The villas and pool are gorgeous, clean, and look just like the pictures!  Our group of 27 had plenty of space to spread out and be comfortable.  The neighborhood itself is safe and very walkable - you are right around the corner from everything on 5th Ave and access to the beach.  It's the perfect location in Playa - I wouldn't hesitate to stay here!  Thank you Kim - I can't wait to come back!

The check-in process was great. They were very accommodating when some of the AC units needed to be fixed. Great location!

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