Winter rentals for snowbirds in Playa del Carmen
Somewhere tonight, a windshield is being scraped by someone who could have been walking to the beach. This page is for snowbirds, especially the ones heading south from Canada: a furnished home for a month, or the whole winter.
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, a laundromat next door, and 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.
98% of guests rated their sleep 10 out of 10 — part of 1952+ 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.
Private stand-alone units with their 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.
A rooftop pool shared with the other guests staying in the building, warm every month of the year. Full induction kitchen and blackout curtains. 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 2 minutes on foot, 5th Avenue is 3, and the Cozumel ferry is 4. Tulum, Cozumel, and Bacalar run without a rental car, every suite has a real kitchenette, and a laundromat is next door.
See Uva De Mar →What a winter week looks like
- Mornings at the market, which opens at 7 a.m. and is 8 minutes on foot from Casitas.
- A swim at Cenote Eden: a 10 to 15 minute walk to the minibus, then 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.
For our American and Canadian snowbirds
If you are heading south from Canada 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), and the market, the minibus stop, and the beach are all within a 15-minute walk.
Getting here
Fly into Cancún and take the ADO bus to Playa del Carmen. From there, most winters run on foot, by bicycle, or on the minibus. Before you land, read how to buy and convert pesos.
The honest version
December through April is high season. 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.
Enjoy better rates or discounts for longer stays? 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
When is winter season in Playa del Carmen?
December through April is high season here. Wet season runs roughly June through October, so a winter stay sits well outside it.
Is this a good fit for American and Canadian snowbirds?
It is built for it. Winter is high season, stays of a month or more are the norm, and the homes have real kitchens, fiber-optic wifi, and 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 10 minutes on foot, the market is 8, and 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.
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.