When we go back to Playa del Carmen we will certainly try to stay there again. The whole booking process was easy. The condo was everything that was promised and more. Thank you for being such a great host.

We stayed at Shawn's Condo for 6 nights, the location CANNOT be beat and lived up to the pictures posted and he was very responsive . The pool was amazing, and we would often alternate between pool and ocean. Yes, there is seaweed but they do try their very best to rake what they can but once you wade out a bit it's not an issue so dig deep and just enjoy. The condo has some GREAT staff, who were friendly w/ security 24 hours. This seemed more of a family condo, and I appreciated that at 10pm security was clearing the pool so the later evening could be enjoyed listening to music from the nearby bars - and even a fire dancer performing on the beach! No issues at all even with our close proximity facing pool. Two things, the beds were VERY firm for our taste- could be easily remedied with a mattress topper but again tastes vary. Also the floors in unit could use a good scrubbing but honestly no complaints overall for cleanliness. Pre-ordered groceries to be delivered from "LoQsea" -- best money I've ever spent and reasonable. I HATE arriving and knowing we need to go get a few things straight away, so ordering essentials was GREAT and we didn't rent a car -- not needed, so it was nice not to have to haul back as much. We did go the next day to WalMart but didn't like it as much as MEGA soriana which is also very much in walking distance (go in morning or evening when sun isn't so bad). Remember you can't buy alcohol on Sundays beyond 5pm and they mean it.. :-) We did get tired of the constant barrage from shop keepers so when we had meals out we typically walked up to 38th as it's so quiet and tree lined with amazing restaurants. They even have a brew pub with a monkey that makes an appearance in the trees. We did take the ferry to Cozumel one day which was nice, taking our swim suits with us we wandered up to a cool restaurant and Bar "Hemingway beach bar", where we lazily nibbled, drank, and swam in the ocean for a couple hours- it's expected!!! :-) We also signed up for the " Tulum express" to check out the Mayan ruins-- if it's hot, do it EARLY, you will appreciate it because there is little shade, and it get's pretty busy. We enjoyed this 5 hour trip, which took a little over an hour to get there, so you spend a little over 2 hours once there exploring. We also did a day excursion with ATV's, ZipLining, and Cenote which was amazing, and highly recommended if you are like us and like to do one or two 'events' to remember.

We loved our time in Playa! This property is beautifully maintained and spacious for our whole family. Front desk staff and property owner were easily accessible and very helpful. We’ll be returning soon!

Just got home yesterday from staying at Reef 202. Very clean and it was perfect for our stay. My only complaint is that when we got checked into our room housekeeping stopped by to say they would be cleaning every other day. Nobody ever came until the 5th day. Which was pointless cause we were leaving the next day. We have stayed at El Faro many times in different condos and always enjoy it. El faro has the best location… it’s a block off 5th Ave and within walking distance to everything. We were warned by the owner about a huge problem with seaweed on the beach. The workers on the beach did everything they could to rake and haul it away but it was coming in faster than they could rake. Not much you can do about it. It did not ruin our trip. We were perfectly happy hanging out in the pool. The owner is quick to reply if you have any questions or concerns.

My family and I just completed our second stay at Shawn's condo. We stayed there previously in 2016, and my three (now) adult children voted it the best vacation we ever had, so we chose it again this past week to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, as well as other big milestones in our family. In my view, El Faro is one of the premier properties in Playa. This unit is fairly priced, and delivers on everything as advertised. Yes, the seaweed is definitely an issue now, but if you plan other activities to complement your time at the condo, it's really not that bad. I would highly endorse this condo, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Thank you Shawn for another great experience!

The place was beautiful. After walking the beach Los Faros was the nicest place. Condos are everything the pictures show and more. Can’t wait until our next trip.

The apartment is ok. But we couldn’t enjoy even the Balcony because the smell. Advertising a beautiful walk to the Beach it is not right because the Beach is dirty and smell terrible. I won’t stay again. Do not worth it.

The El Faro is located in a perfect location for easy access to a number of excellent restaurants and shopping. We loved the view from the balcony and the cleanliness of the condo and the property in general. The pool is amazing and the staff are very friendly. The only downside was the seaweed that apparently showed up on shore early this year. When we arrived the beach was mostly free of seaweed on the shore yet accumulated quickly after. They worked on getting it removed daily but it was challenging with the amount coming in. We took a few ferry trips over to Cozumel and found a few good beaches to spend our day at. Overall the condo is very nice, the location is perfect, and we had a nice trip.

Loved the property and the location. So close to restaurants, shops, and bars; easily walkable. Concierge was always helpful.

Loved the property and the location. So close to restaurants, shops, and bars; easily walkable. Concierge was always helpful.