Winter rentals for snowbirds in Playa del Carmen
By Rudy Lim · Updated
For snowbirds heading south for the winter: a furnished home for a month, or the whole season. Booked direct, with no platform fee in the rate.
Why a home beats a winter of hotels
A resort sells you a week. A snowbird winter is a different thing. You want a kitchen for the mornings, a market for the produce, and a laundromat next door. You want a street where you become a regular by the second Tuesday.
Our homes are built for that. Real kitchens, fiber-optic wifi rated for video calls, full air conditioning, and a walk to the beach and the market. You book direct, so no platform fee sits inside the rate.
As of October 2026, 98% of guests rated their sleep 10 out of 10. That's part of 2000+ perfect stays (5 and 10 star reviews) across our online platforms.
Pick the home that fits your winter
Colosio
Casitas
For a whole winter, on a real street.
Your private stand-alone unit has its own outdoor space and a full induction kitchen. The market opens at 7 a.m., 8 minutes on foot. Punta Esmeralda and Playa 88, both Blue Flag beaches, are within a 15-minute walk. The laundromat is next door and bicycles are complimentary, subject to availability.
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Zazil-Ha
Mayalun
For a couple who wants a quiet winter with a swim built in.
The rooftop pool is shared with the other guests staying in the building, and warm every month of the year. Your full induction kitchen and blackout curtains come with the apartment. Chedraui is a 15-minute walk for the weekly stock-up.
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Centro
Uva De Mar
For a winter of day trips.
The ADO terminal is a 2-minute walk. 5th Avenue is a 2-minute walk, and the Cozumel ferry is a 4-minute walk. Tulum, Cozumel, and Bacalar run without a rental car. Your suite has a real kitchenette, and a laundromat is next door.
See Uva De Mar →What does a winter week look like?
- Mornings at the market, which opens at 7 a.m. and is 8 minutes on foot from Casitas.
- A swim at Cenote Eden starts with a 10 to 15 minute walk to the minibus. Then it's 20 to 25 minutes on it.
- A quieter beach day at Playa 38 or Playa 72.
- The Sunday Bazaar, if your week lines up with it.
- The ADO terminal when it is time for Tulum, Cozumel, or Bacalar.
The cenotes worth the walk and the beaches are both written up.
Escape the cold for a warmer winter
If you are heading south for the winter, here is what to plan around. Pick your dates, choose a home, and message us if your stay runs to several months. Read our notes on pesos before you land. And expect to trade a shovel for a bicycle. Casitas includes complimentary bicycles (subject to availability). The market, the minibus stop, and the beach are all within a 15-minute walk.
How do I get to Playa del Carmen?
Fly into Cancún and take the ADO bus to Playa del Carmen. Once you are here, getting around is easy on foot, by bicycle, or on the minibus. Before you land, read how to buy and convert pesos.
The honest version
If your dates are fixed, message us early so we can tell you what is open. Casitas sits a little further from 5th Avenue than Centro does, which is what keeps it good value. A night out means a bus ride or a bike ride home.
Longer stays cost less per night. Your exact rate shows on each home's booking page for your dates. For the fuller picture on long stays, see our long-stay homes and what a month actually costs.
Questions about a winter stay
How long do snowbirds usually stay?
Most winter stays run a month or more, and the longer the stay, the less each night costs. Your exact rate shows on each home's booking page for your dates.
Is this a good fit for snowbirds escaping the cold?
It is built for it. Stays of a month or more are the norm. The homes have real kitchens and fiber-optic wifi, with a walk to the market and the beach. You fly into Cancún, take the ADO bus, and book direct with no platform fee in the rate.
How long can I stay?
Book the dates you want in the widget on any home. For a stay of several months, message us with your dates and we will reply personally.
Do I need a lease or a rental car?
Neither. You book like a week-long stay: no lease and no landlord to find. From Casitas the minibus stop is a 10-minute walk, and the market is an 8-minute walk. Bicycles are complimentary, subject to availability, so most winters run without a car.
Can I work remotely while I'm there?
Yes. Every home has fiber-optic wifi rated for video calls, and Casitas and Uva De Mar suites have a dedicated workspace.
Is booking direct different from Airbnb?
You pay for the stay, with no platform fee built into the rate. Verified reviews from Google, Airbnb, and Booking.com are public before you book. Payment runs through Stripe, and a real person answers on WhatsApp.
Direct booking discounts
- 22% off7+ nights
- 27% off14+ nights
- 30% off21+ nights
- 33% off28+ nights
Pick your dates. See what's open.
Choose your dates and we show only the homes that are free. Book direct and the platform fee never enters the price. Prefer to ask first? A real person will reply.