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Delightful Luna Encantada D1-True Beachfront Luxury- Susan Mattingly

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Pool
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedroomsSleeps 6151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Playa Del Carmen, QROO
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)
    ‪256 min drive‬

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Playa del Carmen, steps from Quinta Avenida and 4 minutes by foot from Playa del Carmen Main Beach. .This condo is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mamitas Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Quinta Avenida - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mamitas Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playacar Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karen's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vagabunda Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Playa del Carmen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Roof Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Beach Bar Cuisine - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Delightful Luna Encantada D1-True Beachfront Luxury- Susan Mattingly

PAMPER YOURSELF IN THIS POPULAR BEACH FRONT VACATION RENTAL, on Playa's main beach because it is a premier"END CAP CORNER" oceanfront condo with a 40 ft. wide Private ocean front terrace located on the beach without any property or building in between. Super easy access to pool, beach and town. Enjoy Playas only private full service beach club right in front of the front secure front terrace.

Offering the privacy of three private bedrooms, one with king bed/full bath,one bedroom w/queen and one bedroom w/ 2 queens sharing a full bath, this luxury beach villa is professionally decorated in a Balinese décor. The ocean is visible from most every room in the villa, especially from the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom where a wall of sliding glass doors and windows offer panoramic views of the water. HOUSEKEEPING INCLUDED.

Travertine marble floors extending onto your private outdoor terrace,(and private side porch) fully equipped chef's stainless kitchen with granite counter tops, original paintings and many other fine details are all there to provide impeccable quality and international style. Even the terrace is furnished in the finest in outdoor comfort for lounging and alfresco dining. The common area courtyard has beautiful landscaping of palm trees, tropical plants, flowers and a large refreshing infinity edged pool and jetted whirlpool bath. Complementary outdoor tables and lounges are provided for relaxing and entertaining around the pool.

These resort condos are set amidst Playa del Carmen’s mythical beach and vibrant international sidewalk scene. A mere half block from the gates of Luna Encantada, Playa’s urbane Fifth Avenue pedestrian promenade beckons with relaxed cafes and gourmet restaurants, exclusive lounges, and al fresco bars, intriguing boutiques and local purveyors of all types and variety.

So make your reservations now and travel to Playa and enjoy the privacy of a spacious beach condo that is not just another of the many all inclusive, luxury hotels, or Cancun resorts. Luna Encantada is prime Mexico beach real estate that is like an island in a sea of small town local charm. Ask about our travel deals, vacation packages, seasonal specials. Luna Encantada is vacation lodging at its finest. Please take a tour of our website with pictures ,maps, and other info about your trip to the Mayan Riviera, land of the ancient Maya.

“Playa del Carmen is the style capital of the Riviera Maya” -Travel + Leisure

“Playa del Carmen is Mexico’s most fashionable getaway” --Conde Nast Traveler

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PROPERTY

• HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM CANCUN AIRPORT? Playa is a 45-minute drive south of the airport. We provide a private van service for approx. $185 round trip, max 8 people, child seats available. Other options: taxi, rental car, ADO bus.
• WHERE IS THE PROPERTY? The property is located in the heart of Playa’s main tourist district. One block from Fifth avenue. Fifth avenue is a world famous, 70+block pedestrian promenade with relaxed cafes and gourmet restaurants, exclusive lounges, and al fresco bars, ice cream, intriguing boutiques and local purveyors of all types and variety.
• IS THE PROPERTY TRULY BEACHFRONT? Yes, and all the condos that we represent are beach front and have stunning ocean views.
• DO WE NEED A CAR? Not necessarily- Playa is pedestrian friendly and close to everything. We typically walk or take a cab and rent a car on an as needed basis for regional excursions.
• WHERE DO WE GROCERY SHOP? We have several small markets within one block and several full-service grocery stores within a 5 min walk. We also offer a grocery delivery service for your convenience.
• HOW OFTEN DO WE GET MAID SERVICE? We offer mid stay house keeping . Upon arrival- fresh linens, bath and beach towels, soap, shampoo, paper towels, bottled purified water, laundry detergent for the washer/dryer is provided. For 8 nights or longer we offer a midstay linen and towel change.
• DO YOU HAVE TV and INTERNET SERVICE? We have cable/smart TV and high speed wireless internet.
• CAN YOU RECOMMEND ACTIVITIES AND RESTAURANTS? Yes. We are always updating our list of favorite activities and restaurants to recommend to our guests.
• DO YOU OFFER CONCIERGE SERVICES? We offer Personal Assistance for some travel ideas.
• DO WE NEED TO GET PESOS? All stores and restaurants in Playa will take dollars and Euros. There are ATMs nearby and places to change money. We recommend small denominations in US dollars which are very useful for tipping and cab rides around town.

Keywords:Playa Beachfront condos, Playa del carmen, vacation rentals
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property manager

Susan Mattingly-PlayaLuxuryRentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,623 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Delightful Luna Encantada D1-True Beachfront Luxury- Susan Mattingly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ann C., Nashville, TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Never Again

Although the condo and amenities themselves were really nice, our stay was ruined by the adjoining bar/club, which played loud music from 9 am to midnight every day. On New Year's Eve and New Years Day, it amped up the music so loud you could feel it through the walls of the unit - it went until 2:15 am on New Year Eve. We could not sleep in the room closest to the bar for 2 nights because of it. When we complained to the owner and asked for a credit for 1 night, she pointed to a vague disclaimer in the contract about Playa del Carmen being a busy beach town and no credit given for noise. The listing should have pointed out the bar/club issue specifically. Felt like a bait and switch. She did offer a discount on a future stay, but there is no way we'd stay there again because of the noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!! So convenient to everything!

We stayed 5 nights at Luna Encantada (D1) and loved it! The condo was beautiful, exactly as pictured, and absolutely perfect for our family.The views from our private terrace were STUNNING! We were literal steps from the pool and beach and from all the restaurants and shops. Everything was SO easy, which is HUGE when traveling with kids!! We never had trouble finding chairs by the pool or on the beach. One morning we had the pool to ourselves for hours! We ordered some drinks and dinner one night from the beach club next door and it was all delicious! Another day we had an easy walk on the beach to catch the ferry to Cozumel. We rented a car for our stay and the free on site garage was wonderful! The convenience of everything made our stay completely stress free. And everyone was so nice. While we LOVED being steps away from the everything, I did not realize we were also steps away from a public beach entrance. This was really only noticeable in the evenings when our “private” beach became quite crowded. While the location of our condo could not be beat, this was the only drawback (and it was just a small one). The only disappointment we had was the seaweed in the water. Of course that is no one’s fault, and there were clean up crews regularly working to remove the seaweed from the beach. I don’t mention this to dissuade you from booking this property, but definitely do some research on water conditions if you are wanting that clear, turquoise ocean swimming experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda E., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends getaway

Nice property. View was amazing and just as depicted on the website. Easy check-in process. Steps from 5th Ave. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly k.

Liked: Cleanliness

So fun.

Loved our time at Luna Encantada. Such a convenient location to everything Playa has to offer. The condo is literally next door to a beach club that plays music non-stop. I knew this going in. If you were not prepared for it you may not be super pleased. It doesn’t stop. We gave ourselves up to the music and really it’s a nice vibe during the day. Feel like at night they could turn it down a few notches and it would make a huge difference. Didn’t bother us but you are not getting away from it if that’s not your thing. Loved so much having the beach club next door for dining and beach service. Food is really great and presentation is lovely. Drinks were on point. Massages at the beach club loft area are actually to die for. Our group all agrees best you can get, anywhere. Pool is nice and beach was well kept. Lina Encantada feels like its own little escape but 5th Ave is 1-2 blocks easy walk away. Rental company has many great minks for information. We had catering dropped at house on second day of arrival and groceries delivered pre arrival. Always a great way to start a trip. Condo was fairly well appointed and the patio is really perfection. Views are remarkable. Plenty of towels and appreciate the water bottle service. Beds are more firm than I have experienced in other units in same complex. That would be my one tiny negative but the rest makes up for that in spades. Love love love Luna Encantada. Already dreaming of returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary O., Missoula, MT

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Loved being right by the pool and the beach! Layout was great for our family - kids had one room, grandpa had another and we had our own. Staff were all helpful and kind. Music from restaurant next door on one side and then another one a bit down the beach was a little loud but both stopped by midnight.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and clean, beautiful unit.

This property’s location can’t be beat if you want beach access and walking distance to all the restaurants and shops in playa del Carmen. We really enjoyed the pool, the easy beach access, and exploring and finding dinner every day. Somehow I missed seeing the email with the check in instructions and Susan was easily accessible to tell me what to do. Our kids are 12,14,16 and it couldn’t have been more perfect for our family. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront, Close to the Action, Amazing Communication

This property is exactly as listed, right on the beachfront and a beautiful, three bedroom condo. Beds comfy, great showers, all the kitchen amenities needed, filtered water station. Condo is close to all of the action of 5th Avenue - we walked everywhere ; it was New Years so walked to all of the amazing restaurants all week, Coco Bongo, Wal-Mart, Gym, Mall, Ferry to Cozumel. It’s all super close and easy. In the middle of 2 beach clubs so we got drinks and food on both sides, INTI music is loud and doesn’t really quit which was fun during New Years Week but often went late into the night and you definitely hear it in the bedroom. The Only downside. Susan is an amazing owner and communicator with restaurant recommendations, responded when we were there with questions on the TV and also when we needed additional water for the filtration container. Fun times - thanks Susan!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful & a place you won’t want to leave!

We loved our very nice condo & its location near the ocean, the infinity pool & fifth avenue-along with great shops, restaurants, grocery stores & authentic street tacos. We felt very safe @ loved Victor & Abdi. Communication was good, taxis close by & couldn’t have asked for a better time. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene D., Dallas, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome! Great Beach and Condo! Be Ready For Late Night Beat Box from INTI Next Door!

Condo, location, beach and beach management of chairs are 5 Stars. Infinity Pool is awesome. Only complaint is place next door plays music until late at night. During the day and early night it is great! Some bedrooms hear music clearly. Master Bedroom does not hear as bad. Even with that, would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation: Perfect Stay

The beachfront vacation property exceeded all expectations. The accommodations were nothing short of fantastic. The property itself was a paradise, with breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere that created the perfect escape. The staff friendly and helpful throughout the stay. The property was an absolute delight. Perfect for making incredible memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommended!

Awesome condo. Great location, close to 5th Avenue for nightlife and souvenir shopping. Please note several things: 1). It's ok to rent a car and park underneath the complex. Ignore the signs that prohibit cars bisecting 5th Avenue. 2). There's a great restaurant/massage venue next door. Great food and great massages! Be aware it plays instrumental music all day and late into the night. It adds to the vibe and is very nice to listen to while relaxing on the deck, feeling the sea breeze and gazing at the lights of Cozumel across the ocean. The music can be heard inside the main bedroom so you may need earplugs if you are a light sleeper. 3). If you have never been to Cancun or Playa Del Carmen, highly recommend the Eco Parks (Xenotes, Xplor and Xcaret), and a day trip to Cozumel for snorkeling.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Danita P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay with toddlers

Great location, beautiful view from the deck. Beach is steps away and access to the pool is amazing. There was house music playing afternoons and evening, though I never really heard it inside. The staff is great and always available. Super clean. The beach in front is very busy, but not crowded and staff does a good job making sure only guests are using the beach chairs. There were always people sleeping on the beach in front at night, but I think you would find that anywhere in playa. Stayed with my 2/4 year old girls and I always felt they were safe and it was decently kid friendly. Could use more plastic dishes, and no bath tub was the only down side. The main shopping street is steps away which is very touristy, but also a lot to do and see. There was construction next door but it never bothered us as it was in the opposite side of the complex. The beach directly in front has some rocks but just a short ways to the left and right there are sloping soft sand that was good for the little ones swimming. They have a large collection of pool floaties and beach toys available for the kids which was nice. The sea grass was absent when we arrived and the cold front came in with a lot of wind and blew a lot of it to shore but the city does their best to continually clean it and it never really bothered us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

The property is ideally located right on the beach with easy access to the pool as well. The beds are very comfortable although the back bedrooms had very little natural light and one was quite small. The kitchen is well equipped but lacked basic spices, such as salt and pepper. The living area is large and our family of six could spread out and have room to work, play games or watch tv. The porch overlooking the beach was a favorite hangout for all of us from early morning until well into the night. We loved the restaurant next door, Inti, and ate many meals there. They do play music from 9:30 am until 11pm but we didn’t find it bothersome. They also provide food and drink service on the beach for the property residents which was a huge bonus. The staff at the property could not have been more friendly and helpful. Walter even helped us get a pair of shoes repaired! The condo is a quiet oasis in the middle of a very busy city. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, but...

All was really nice. Loved the Floorplan, checking in was easy, however, it sits on the side of Inti Restaurant which starts playing music early in the afternoon, throughout the day/night... making it very disappointing when you try to sit on the patio to enjoy the view/beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place Great Location

One of the greatest location in Playa with access to everything, with a great unreal place to stay and well taken care of with security
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Very nice place. Great local staff and very responsive owner.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views and neighbors

Exactly as posted - enough space for all 6 people and a wonderful deck with beach and pool views. Beginning or ending the day with coffee or a cocktail while overlooking the beach was a highlight. Condo had everything we needed and was within walking distance to restaurants/stores. The onsite staff and neighbors were very welcoming! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, convenient property. Horrible sargassum!

The condo is very nice and very convenient to the town and the beach. Unfortunately, the beach is unusable because the sargassum is piled up, rotting, and the methane and sulphide gas emitted is awful. They do try to clean it up daily, but it's a losing effort. Also, they pile up all they gathered 60 meters or so down the beach so even if they rake it up you're still smelling it constantly. The only way we were able to escape it was by taking the ferry (nearby) to Cozumel, or going to the cenotes. It's no fault of the owner, and we were there at a bad time, but unfortunately the property is at one of the worst places because of the current and tides. I wouldn't risk it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach property

Loved this place. Gorgeous decor, clean, everything we need. Staff super friendly, professional and helpful. Pool was right there, perfect, great view of ocean. Great location on beach. Teenagers liked it too. WiFi excellent since they were in school on zoom. Close to everything. Tiny drawback was the music next door was going all the time until midnight when on the lovely deck. Couldn’t hear it inside which was great. Air conditioner was perfect too. Easy walk to ferry, restaurants and shops. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary S., Wilmington, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect refuge in strange times

This property is as beautiful as the pictures suggest -- very well appointed with everything we needed for a great vacation. Communications both before and during the stay were great, and all the employees at Luna Encantada were very helpful. Because of COVID restrictions, the beach was closed during our visit, but we found plenty of other activities to keep us busy. While not all restaurants were open, there were plenty of choices, and all businesses seemed committed to maximizing safety (mandatory masks, hand and feet sanitization, temperature checks, etc). Given the circumstances, we had a much better trip than we'd expected, and we will definitely return to Luna Encantada when visiting Playa in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sara m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We love everything about this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A., Belmont, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in a very comfortable and well appointed condo right on the beach.

Great property. Wonderful staff who were very helpful. The condo was really wonderful with a beautiful view and access to the beach. Soundproof glass helped to stop the constant music from a few places along the beach which was helpful.

10/10 Excellent

susan m., -

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning home-everything you need-great quality--great condition-perfect service throughout.

wonderful home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Perfect location, beachfront and any activity you dream of around then corner

This was a fantastic condo. We spent the week with my in-laws (it was their first vacation outside of the US) and my 10 month old. The location is ideal. It is beachfront, quiet, very private, with a pool and access to ocean swimming. Yet, you can walk to many restartaunts, shops, activities in less than 5 minutes. Perfect vacation spot, we could not be more impressed. We traveled with our infant, they do provide a pack and play and a high chair. You may want to double check before you go as we had to go knock on the door of another condo to find the pack n play and high chair. Also beware that there is an no refund fee, you pay 100% on booking and if things happen (like adopting a child) you cannot cancel your trip without losing the entire rental fee. Also, the house cleaning staff does a fantastic job. We have traveled to many countries, including other locations in Mexico and this was hands down one of the best vacations we have had and we plan to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Beautiful, well-equipped condo, great location

The property is absolutely beautiful, the location is ideal, the kitchen has everything you need should you choose to prepare a meal, and the staff is very friendly and quick to assist. We would recommend Luna Encantada without hesitation and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018