What is AWA Playacar II — Garden Loft B109?
AWA Playacar II — Garden Loft B109 is a condominium development in Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Current status: Available — furnished resale · immediate delivery. Published price: $14,900,000 MXN or approximately $878,625 USD at the Banxico FIX rate of 16.9583 of 20 Aug 2026. It has 3 bedrooms and about 221 m². Bathrooms per unit: up to 3. Amenities include pool, rooftop, sky lounge & bar, beach club, jacuzzi. For reference, the median price per m² in Playacar is $100,546 MXN (~$5,769 USD) across 160 available units in 10 developments, from the open Nautilus dataset, cut-off 2026-08-10. Coordinates: 20.61852, -87.08750. Half of the sub-zone's available inventory trades between $83,444 and $113,894 MXN per m² (p25-p75). Acquisition tax (ISAI) in the municipality of Solidaridad is 4%; a foreign buyer holds title through a fideicomiso bank trust. Nautilus Real Estate represents this property and publishes no appreciation, return or occupancy projections.
Garden Loft B109 is one of the few available opportunities in AWA Playacar II with the largest format within the development: ground floor with double-height ceilings and double-wide layout, featuring the largest 3-bedroom floor plan in the project (221 m² / 2,381 sq ft) with direct walking access to the development's main amenities and a large private garden patio, a rare configuration in this segment.
The open-concept design with double-height ceilings creates a dramatic sense of scale in the living area. Professionally furnished living-dining with natural flow to the private patio and landscaped green areas, open kitchen with dishwasher and reverse-osmosis-ready refrigerator, and seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The three bedrooms are full (each with its own bathroom) and the four-bed configuration accommodates up to 8 guests — a proven format for high-yield vacation rental programs.
The property is delivered turnkey: fully furnished, equipped and professionally prepared for immediate use as a personal residence or Airbnb / VRBO placement. One dedicated parking space directly in front of the unit. Location within the development combines gated community security, total walkability, preferential access to amenities and the privacy of the rear garden — a unique configuration for those seeking a 'house feel' format inside a resort-style building.
AWA Playacar II amenities: large resort-style central pool, rooftop pool with entertainment and lounge space, jacuzzi, spa and sauna, fully equipped professional gym and spinning room, yoga studio, coworking area with meeting rooms, full-service bar and kitchen, padel and pickleball courts, children's playground and daycare. Pet-friendly development with extensive landscaped gardens throughout.
Services: 24/7 gated security, concierge, nine elevators, complimentary golf cart shuttle service within Playacar, and beach club access. Transparent operating costs: HOA $8,300 MXN monthly (includes wifi), CFE electricity approximately $7,500 MXN bi-monthly, and water $400 MXN bi-monthly. Resale listing with immediate delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Garden Loft B109 unique within AWA Playacar II?
B109 combines three structurally scarce elements in the development: it is the largest 3-bedroom floor plan in AWA Playacar II (221 m² / 2,381 sq ft) versus the development average of 150-180 m² for 3 bedrooms; it features a double-height + double-wide ground floor format, a configuration the development replicates in only a few units; and it includes a large private garden with direct walk-out access to central amenities (pool, gym, common areas). The combination of scale + ground floor + private garden creates a 'house-feel' configuration inside a resort-style building, a highly sought-after format in the vacation rental market and among buyers transitioning from single-family living who still want condo amenities.
Why does the double-height + ground floor format matter for value?
Two technical reasons. Double height creates a dramatic sense of scale that translates to higher vacation rental ticket prices (premium Airbnb pays for visual wow factor). Ground floor with private garden eliminates elevator dependency for accessing amenities — a critical feature for guests with limited mobility, families with young children or older adults, and owners who rent on short-term platforms. Direct walk-out access to the pool area reduces operational friction for guests and elevates the property's rating on Airbnb/VRBO, which in turn sustains premium rates and above-average occupancy versus the development average.
Can it be placed in vacation rental?
Yes, the unit can be placed in vacation rental, either with a professional manager or through the development's own program where one exists. The operator handles reservations, cleaning, maintenance and collections, and the owner receives the net income once the operator's commission is deducted — typically 30 to 50%, and written into the contract. We do not publish the return that can be expected: it depends on the nightly rate, on that specific unit's real occupancy, on the season and on the contract, so any general figure would be a promise nobody can keep. What we do instead is ask the manager for the development's track record and go through the contract with you before you decide.
How much does it cost to operate the Garden Loft annually?
Operating costs are transparent and predictable. HOA: $8,300 MXN monthly including development wifi plus amenities, 24/7 security, concierge, common areas, gardens and elevators ($99,600 MXN annually ≈ $5,000-5,500 USD). CFE electricity: approximately $7,500 MXN bi-monthly maintaining air conditioning and refrigeration ($45,000 MXN annually ≈ $2,300-2,500 USD; the extra vs smaller units reflects the double-height volume). Water: $400 MXN bi-monthly ($2,400 MXN annually). Estimated total annual operating: $147,000 MXN ≈ $7,400-8,200 USD. Does NOT include property tax (~$2,000-3,000 USD annually due to size) or management commission if placed in rental.
Does fideicomiso apply for foreign buyers?
Yes. Playa del Carmen is within Mexico's restricted zone (50 km from coast), so foreign buyers acquire via bank trust (fideicomiso), a standard legal vehicle regulated by Mexico's Foreign Investment Law. Approximate cost: $2,500-4,000 USD initial setup plus ~$600 USD annual maintenance. Term: 50 years, renewable indefinitely. Grants full ownership rights (use, sale, inheritance, rental, modification). The complete process from reservation to closing typically takes 6-10 weeks and is handled through authorized banks such as Banamex, Santander, Scotiabank or BBVA. Nautilus coordinates with a bilingual notary and fiduciary bank to minimize operational friction.
Is ground floor a security or privacy risk?
In AWA Playacar II, no, because the development operates with a 24/7 security gate at the Playacar Phase II access (external layer), plus AWA's own development gate with concierge (intermediate layer), plus building perimeter cameras and surveillance (internal layer). B109's ground floor faces the interior green area of the development, not the street or external perimeter — only accessible by crossing two control points. This makes ground floor risk a non-issue while gaining direct access to amenities and private garden. Properties in Playacar Phase II with this configuration maintain comparable sale rotation versus upper-floor units.
Is the loft move-in ready or does it require additional investment?
Immediate delivery, fully turnkey. The unit comes with professional furniture (4 beds for sleeps 8), full appliances including dishwasher and reverse-osmosis-ready refrigerator, linens, kitchenware, professional decoration, recent exterior maintenance, and wifi connection included in HOA. No additional investment is required for personal use or immediate placement in vacation rental program. This represents typical savings of $80,000-150,000 USD that a buyer would otherwise spend on an unfurnished property of this size to reach a comparable Playacar vacation rental standard.
Why does this loft have historically high demand?
Four reasons that rarely combine: (1) Sleeps 8 with 4 real beds — the 'families and groups' demand profile has less competitive supply than '2 persons / couple' in Playa del Carmen, sustaining premium rates. (2) Ground floor with private garden — the 'pet friendly' and 'low mobility' profile is served by less than 10% of active inventory in Playacar. (3) Direct walkability to amenities — reduces guest friction and elevates Airbnb ratings. (4) Turnkey complete and rental-ready — buyers seeking cash flow from day 1 (no renovation, no furnishing, no operational setup) have very few options in this price range. The combination of all four is what justifies the $14.9M MXN ticket for 221 m².
