Not sure where to base your trip? Here is who each destination suits and which area to pick, from the local team that manages homes there.
01 Playa del Carmen
Best for: Couples, friends and remote workers who want a walkable beach town with restaurants and nightlife.
Where to stay: Downtown around Quinta Avenida (Calles 1–12) puts you next to the beach, the action and the Cozumel ferry. North of Calle 38 is calmer and more residential, still walking distance to the sea.
See homes: 110 homes · from USD $30 → 02 Cancun
Best for: First-time visitors and families who want beaches plus a short ride from the airport.
Where to stay: The Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) is the 22 km strip of beaches along Kukulcán Boulevard. Downtown (Centro) is where locals live: better prices, real food and easy access for longer stays.
See homes: 85 homes · from USD $30 → 03 Mexico City
Best for: Food lovers, museum days and culture trips; ideal for a city stopover before or after the beach.
Where to stay: Roma Norte and Condesa are leafy, walkable and full of cafés and restaurants. Juárez and the Reforma corridor are central and well connected for business trips.
See homes: 21 homes · from USD $80 → 04 Isla Mujeres
Best for: Slow island days, couples and families who want calm, clear water; a short ferry ride from Cancún.
Where to stay: The north end, near Playa Norte, is walkable to town, restaurants and the ferry. The middle and south of the island are quieter, with sunrise views on the Caribbean side; a golf cart is the usual way around.
See homes: 17 homes · from MXN $492 → 05 Puerto Morelos
Best for: Travelers who want a quiet fishing-village feel between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, close to the airport.
Where to stay: The beach town by the central square and pier is the place to be: a protected reef just offshore, small restaurants and calm water. Inland, the Ruta de los Cenotes is minutes away by car.
See homes: 16 homes · from USD $120 → 06 Tulum
Best for: Beaches, Mayan ruins, cenotes and design-forward stays.
Where to stay: Tulum town (Pueblo) and Aldea Zamá offer better value and restaurants within reach. The beach road (hotel zone) is closest to the sand but pricier and farther from town.
See homes: 6 homes · from USD $300 → 07 Akumal
Best for: Families and snorkelers: calm bays where sea turtles feed in the seagrass.
Where to stay: Akumal Bay is the classic turtle spot; Half Moon Bay (Media Luna) is quieter and residential. Both sit between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
See homes: 4 homes · from USD $30 → 08 Bucerias
Best for: A relaxed Pacific beach town on Banderas Bay, near Puerto Vallarta.
Where to stay: Stay near the beachfront and the town center for walkable restaurants and long sandy walks; Puerto Vallarta is a short drive south.
See homes: 2 homes · from MXN $3,350 → 09 Xpu Ha
Best for: A wide, quiet beach away from crowds, between Playa del Carmen and Akumal.
Where to stay: Small and spread along the coast: best for beach days with a car for cenotes and nearby towns.
See homes: 2 homes · from USD $150 → 10 Holbox
Best for: Car-free island life, flamingos and whale sharks in season (roughly June to September).
Where to stay: Reached by ferry from Chiquilá. Stay near the town center to walk to restaurants and the beach; the island is explored on foot, bike or golf cart.
See homes: 2 homes · from MXN $1,074 → 11 San Miguel de Allende
Best for: Colonial architecture, art galleries, food and weekend getaways.
Where to stay: The historic center (Centro) puts you walking distance to the Parroquia, rooftops and restaurants on cobblestone streets.
See homes: 1 home · from USD $188 →