Hotel La Semilla, Playa del Carmen, a Member of Design Hotels - Adults Only
Location: Calle 38 Norte Entre 5ta Av Y Zona, Federal Maritima, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77720, Playa del Carmen, MX
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Indulge in Luxury - Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. Your room at Hotel La Semilla features heated floors and a Tempur-Pedic bed for the ultimate relaxation.
Convenient Amenities - Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free use of a nearby fitness facility. The hotel also offers a restaurant, snack bar/deli, 24-hour front desk, and a library for your convenience.
Perfect Location - Located in Downtown Playa del Carmen, just a 5-minute walk from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida, this adults-only hotel is the ideal retreat. Explore nearby attractions such as Mamitas Beach and Xplor Theme Park.
Book your stay at Hotel La Semilla, Playa del Carmen, a Member of Design Hotels - Adults Only for a luxurious and convenient experience.
Important Information
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Boat tours nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Free bicycles on site
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Snorkeling nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Library
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Pool umbrellas
- Ecotours nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Free bicycles on site
- Access to nearby outdoor pool
- Golf driving range on site
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Boat tours nearby
- Free full breakfast
- Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Couples/private dining
- Golf clubs (equipment)
- Motor boating nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Personal motor watercraft nearby
- Marina nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Handrails in stairways
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
409-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the top floor, balcony
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- High-speed internet access
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Heated floor
- Location - top floor
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
269-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with garden views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- High-speed internet access
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Heated floor
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- High-speed internet access
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Heated floor
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Basic Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
247-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- High-speed internet access
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Heated floor
Guest Reviews
- Keith (8/5): - When we arrived for 5 nights, the receptionist said that they had no record of the booking from Expedia! I produced my hard copy of the reservation. We were able to stay for 2 nights only as the hotel was busy, and had to find another hotel for 3 nights. Unfortunately this is the second time that a reservation with Expedia in 6 months was not recognised by the hotel. Our previous problem was with Polwaththa Ecolodge in Sri Lanka in February 2025 and that was fully paid! The hard copy was important. After 20 years of using Expedia, I am very unhappy with them as they are seriously slipping up! Hotel La Semilla is a comfortable, bespoke hotel, which is a bit dated, needs a makeover and is in the lively centre of Playa del Carmen.
- Alexander (10/5): Oase im Trubel - Dies ist ein charmantes Boutiquehotel. Es besticht durch geschmackvolle Zimmer, sehr bequeme Betten und ein fantastisches Frühstück im Garten. Lärm dürfte überall in Playa del Carmen ein Problem sein, so hört man auch hier den Lärm vom Restaurant nebenan. Mit Ohrstöpseln lässt sich das aber gut lösen.
- Andrew (6/5): Not A Relaxing Stay - The hotel is lovely and the staff was nice, but it was not a good experience. My room was unpleasant. My bathroom (toilet) didn’t work. There was also a problem on arrival. I had a terrible time finding the place because the hotels.com listing had no proper address. The cab driver who has worked here for decades had never heard of this tiny place. I ended up dropped me a mile away (where the dot on google maps was) after midnight and a long day of travel. Addresses are strangely nonspecific in Playa, but one would think the management could make sure their address showed correctly on Google and Apple maps. It was a pain.
- Florence (10/5): - l'hotel n'avait pas notre reservation
- Florence (10/5): - Superbe literie , bien placé à côté de l’aéroport tout en ayant une belle piscine pour se relaxer de son vol. Proche embranchement autoroute ! Petit bémol rien pour dîner après 21.30 et aucun restaurant autour !
- Rebecca (10/5): - It is very traditional, unique and eco-friendly property. Lovely decor in an amazingly beautiful structure. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Complimentary breakfast was delicious, eating surrounded by nature.
- Nakita (10/5): - From the staff to the views and the overall accommodations, this was worth every single penny. I loved my stay and I can't wait to come back.
- Dan (10/5): a gem! - awesome experience from beginning to end. even though this hotel doesn't have a swimming pool, we enjoyed the room very much. didn't use the rooftop terrace. breakfast on both days were excellent. beautiful backyard court.
- Kristin (8/5): - Was a lovely property with beautiful quaint decor. We loved the location. The bed was comfortable and the ac was a life saver in the playa del Carmen heat. The breakfast was the best part! we would recommend!
- Genesis (10/5): - The concept of the hotel is very unique and special! There’s so much peace around and the service and concept of the breakfast is fantastic! If you are looking to connect with nature this is definitely the place to stay. The only thing is that the front desk staff should be a little bit more friendly and warm so it could match the concept of the hotel
- Martin (10/5): Excelente, para repetir - Todo espectacular, un lugar hermoso para pasar unas vacaciones en pareja, el personal muy amable y agradable siempre dispuesto a ayudarnos. Seguro si volvemos nos quedamos de nuevo
- Verified traveler (6/5): - solo el tamaño de la habitación pero pésima recepción, el cuarto sucio, no tienen teléfono en las habitaciones para hablar a recepción, aire acondicionado viejo y sucio, lo quieren hacer muy vintage, los productos de aseo personal pésiimos no se por que Marriot los aceptó como parte de sus hoteles. Todo se ve viejo y percudido, cero medidas de seguridad anti covid, los de recepción ni siquiera con mascarillas, no hay gel antibacterial. Quieren hacerlo como un hotel boutique de alta gama per lejos, Mucho ruido. El agua de las jarras de dudosa procedencia vs agua embotellada y si lo quieren hacer disque ecológico también hay botella embotellada en botellas de vidrio.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent service. The guy who checked me in was so nice, the guy who was cleaning and the chef. This is the second time I come and the costumer service is outstanding
- Verified traveler (10/5): Comforting stay - Great service and very nice small hotel. Very homely feel
- Amanda (10/5): Hidden Gem in Playa Del Carmen - What a beautiful gem tucked next to the jungle Real find in the middle of Calle 38
- RobbE (10/5): - I stayed at this property in September without knowing a thing about it. After that 1st night I was so pleased with the staff and hotel itself that it was my 1st selection when I returned to Playa Del Carmen in December. Privately owned with the owner on site and very closely located to all the shopping and beach action you could want but on a very quiet and safe side street so you can sleep. Breakfast is a must here. It’s in the back of the courtyard and all kinds of wildlife come to visit each morning. AAA
- Raul (8/5): - Bien
- Jaime Luis (10/5): EXCELENTE - excelente servicio y limpieza, amabilidad y un lugar muy especial
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 독특한 분위기
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 良い所、ホテルも部屋もどこをとっても絵になる美しいホテルでした。朝食も美味しかった。残念ながら、シャワーの水量が少なく、お湯を調整するのが難しい。ウェルカムドリンクがあるということだったが、無かったのも残念。
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Das Hotel ist sehr familiär und hat super freundliches Personal. Das Frühstück ist sehr gesund und jeden Morgen gibt es eine mexikanische Spezialität serviert. Die kostenlosen Fahrräder sind super, 400$ bei einem möglichen Verlust erscheint beim Zustand und Ausstattung der Räder jedoch nach etwas unverhältnismäßig. Die Lage ist grundsätzlich gut (2min zum Strand), aber leider kein Pool und kein direkter Zugang zum Strand oder Kooperation mit einem der Beach Clubs. Zudem ist die Abrechnung des Preises in Mexikanischen Pesos sehr unvorteilhaft für den Kunden. Es wird der ebookers Preis in USD mit einen ungünstigen USD/MXN Wechselkurs verrechnet. Dadurch fast 10%(!) höhere Kosten nach Prüfung meiner Kreditkartenabrechnung! Das Hotel bzw. Ebookers sollte entweder den USD Preis mit dem Hotel fixieren oder den Preis in Mexikanischen Pesos bei der Buchung ausweisen.
- BDayGirl (10/5): - A perfect balance. Affordable, relaxed, and conveniently located. The staff treats you like family, a real gem.
- Dimitri (10/5): Must Stay Truly Boutique Hotel with Personal Touch - Location 4/5: near 5th ave. its a sanctuary in a middle of a busy tourist town. They have a Junge at the back with wild animals. Only to see, no access. Beach 2/5: No Access. Public crowded beach 5 minutes walk.Seaweed everywhere. Services 5/5: Great! super helpful, friendly, free beer. One thing: I asked to provide a picture of a character to surprise my partner in a room but it wasnt done. AC, WIFI included. No Fridge but they can store your beer or anything else in a fridge at the kitchen. Free bicycles and free beach towels! No TV - its great! They provide purified water for safe drinking. Food 5/5: Breakfast included and great! Cooked personally! Not a buffet! Condition 5/5: truly rustic. Rooms are unique! Parking 4/5: 3 spots for 9 rooms. Might be busy but we were lucky to have it all the time. Will Be BACK!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The hotel is a gem. The staff are beyond terrific . Garden area, breakfast so fine! New mattress/pillows are needed, I found the bed not comfortable .
- BENJAMIN (6/5): - Personnel très accueillant et attentionné. Produits bio et naturels. Excellent petit-déjeuner! Hôtel proche de la plage. Seul bémol: construction next door.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A great little gem - La Semilla is a great little hotel. Having breakfast in their serene garden garden/ lounge area was the best part of our stay and if you are going to Playa Del Carmen, this is the place to stay! Only unfortunate that such a gem is located in Playa del Carmen as I don’t think Playa del Carmen in itself really has anything going for it. Nor beaches, restaurants or a good vibe.
- Patrick (10/5): Hotel La Semilla will change the way you travel! - Hotel La Semilla is a 9-room hotel in a perfectly non-touristy section of Playa Del Carmen. You can easily walk to the main tourist drag, but you could also spend a week not even knowing it was there. Hotel La Semilla is surrounded by wonderful restaurants and just up the street from a beautiful beach. The hotel itself is decorated stunningly in vintage items hand sourced by the owners, who handle most of the day-to-day operations of the spot. They do get help from Brito, who is an absolutely fabulous jack-of-all trades. Gabriel, the chef, makes beautiful breakfast creations that are the highlight of any morning spent in the beautiful courtyard. Hotel La Semilla is a perfect oasis in Mexico. Traditionally I've been an all inclusive type person, but my wife convinced me that we should give this place a shot. I'm so glad that we did -- it completely changed what I am looking for in future travel. Do yourself a favor and visit Hotel La Semilla -- it's a beautiful property in a beautiful area run by beautiful people!
- Fay (6/5): Cute and overpriced! - A very sweet family who are clearly proud of their creation but it's way over priced for what it is. Their eclectic style is unique but their vintage chairs etc are no longer cute but uncomfortable and some even have gone beyond a little dirty so it may be time for a little upgrading furniture or pricing down. If you do choose to book, then be warned that the ground floor room stinks of terrible damp to the point where we had to move and if they hadnt moved us, we were happy to lose our deposit and move to another hotel all together. Very limited breakfast choices.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Sehr schönes Hotel - Sehr schönes kleines Hotel, mit sehr nettem und hilfsbereitem Personal und sehr gutem Frühstück. Das Zimmer war sehr groß und schön eingerichtet. Nur wenige Gehminuten vom Strand entfernt, jedoch haben wir die ebenfalls schöne, gemütlich bereitgestellte Dachterasse zum relaxen bevorzugt.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Beware the construction - The hotel is nice but there is a major construction project next door just getting started. They worked from about 9 to 5 during the week. The noise made breakfast outside unpleasant. There was heavy equipment, demolition, and hammering on the foundation that literally shook the room. The hotel told us about it after we checked in and suggested that was all they should have done. That is not enough. I would not have spent $2500 on two rooms for 6 days if I knew this was going on. Beware, this will continue for a long time as they were just digging the foundation during our stay. We also had 3 toilet clogs and one complete breakdown of the flushing apparatus during the stay.
- Kelle (10/5): Adorable boutique hotel - This quiet, chic hotel was perfect. The breakfast was delicious and home made juice was wonderful. Perfect little romantic destination that is close to the beach and close to 5th.
- Mark (10/5): Nice place to relax... - Staff was great! Rooms were comfortable and clean. Only issue was with hot water going from hot to cold while showering... dont know if that can be fixed or not. Everything else was great.
- Aree (10/5): Unbelievable! Unique and so special - From the moment we arrived it felt like we were welcomed in to someone's very special home. Every detail of the hotel had character and was perfectly designed. Quiet and calm away from the noise of Playa del Carmen. Beautiful attentive staff. Location was perfect. One of the absolute best accommodations. Better than any of the photos. Thank you so much x
- Verified traveler (10/5): 「かわいい」! - きれいに掃除されたとても素敵な部屋でした。庭もテラスも素敵で、どこをとっても「かわいい」です。一番賑やかな所からは少し外れているので、静かですが、通りに出れば、食べるところはたくさんあって困ることはありません。 朝食も美味しく、コーヒーやお茶はいつでも用意されていて、居心地のいい空間で寛ぐことができます。 ただ、虫除け等は用意されていますが蚊がいます。 利用する機会はありませんでしたが、外出時に自転車を貸してもらえます。 また、ぜひ泊まりたい。
- Liliana (10/5): Excelente - La decoración del hotel es muy bonita, además tiene todo lo necesario para estar cómodo. El personal se asegura de que estés tranquilo y bien atendido. El desayuno está incluido y es muy bueno. Mantienen limpias las habitaciones en todo momento; me parece una excelente opción de descanso para viajes sólo y en pareja porque queda muy cerca de la playa y de la quinta avenida.
- Tania (10/5): Charming and tastefully designed hotel - Delicious fresh breakfast and wonderful hospitality from the staff and Alexis. There are so much design detail in every corner of the hotel - the location is optimal for beach hangouts and shopping along 5th ave. Will absolutely stay again!
- Rita (10/5): Beautiful hotel, close to the beach, - Amazing staff, felt like part of the family. Well looked after, great breakfast
- Ross (10/5): Beautiful Oasis in Mexico - This is an amazing little B&B which offers a tranquil environment in the madness of Playa De Carmen. The owner clearly knows what they are doing and has included all the little touches you would want to see.
- Verified traveler (8/5): White chic - Adorable hotel on the best block. Rooms are a little small and only one tiny mirror in the bathroom but super cute.
- julie (8/5): Nice spot if you have to stay in Playa del Carmen - Great food and service made this a nice oasis but the neighborhood is very touristy and busy. The area is too overbuilt to enjoy.
- Brett (10/5): Sanctuary - Can't wait to come back to this gem. This place is my sanctuary! And the breakfast included was absolutely wonderful
- Verified traveler (10/5): Beautifully designed hotel - Beautifully designed small hotel in the best area of playa. Lovely homemade breakfast in the courtyard. Peaceful roof terrace with comfortable sun beds. Some of what made it special for me might be lost on people who aren't into design. Feels more well designed basic rather than luxury which was perfect for us.
- DC3 (8/5): Relaxing & quiet yet only 1/2 block from shopping - After being on Cozumel, this was heaven! Staff was very helpful and the shopping was much better than cozumel - not as much hounding by shop owners when you pass by.
- Rodrigo (10/5): Hotel design surpreendente! - Hotel totalmente mobiliado com peças singulares, onde cada detalhe é pensado para trazer uma sensação de bem estar e contato com a natureza. Um lugar onde a sustentabilidade e o respeito a natureza é sentido. Sem falar no staff, totalmente dedicado lhe proporcionar uma estadia de paz e tranquilidade, sempre muito solícitos e próximos aos hóspedes, com destaque especial na nossa passagem para Alexis, Guirmel e Gabriel (Perdoe qualquer erro na grafia).
- Lucie (10/5): Beautiful hotel great location - We had a wonderful time at the Semilla. Beautiful room, fantastic breakfast, perfect location tucked away off the main busy street and really relaxing!
- ed (8/5): Nice hotel - Our experience this past week at Hotel La Semilla was marred by considerable construction noise (over which the owner Alexis had no control, of course) as well as noise from its proximity to the the 5th Avenue after hours revelry. In fact, the din of loud, bass music could be heard as a low rumble until at least 2 am each night of our stay. We were unable to drown it out even with the use of ear plugs. In addition, although we booked a King bed room, we were given a Queen. Quite possibly, we might have had our room reassigned had we asked, but we liked the balcony in our room--which was fine if not otherwise remarkable. All hotel staff were uniformly gracious, helpful, and accommodating. It's too bad about the noise. The hotel's location is otherwise excellent--near enough to 'the action' and in a perfectly safe area--but close enough to be bothered by noise. For that reason alone, we would not return. The daily use of bicycles was a definite plus, as was the very lovely interior garden. The garden provided a welcome and peaceful afternoon retreat from shopping, suntanning, and exploring. Alexis was also amazingly helpful when I thought I had lost my rental car keys. He called the rental car company and had multiple, lengthy conversation in Spanish with various unhelpful rental car people. Having to have had those conversations myself as an English speaker would have been quite frustrating! This could well be our misunderstanding but the TripAdvisor description
- RODRIGO (8/5): Ótimo custo-benefício! Bom hotel! - Viajamos em lua de mel e ficamos 4 diárias no hotel. Os aspectos positivos: Atendimento bastante cortês, desde a chegada até o final da estadia. O dono do hotel esteve sempre presente nas manhãs perguntando se estava tudo bem, dando dicas da cidade e até ajudando a servir o café. Hotel bem decorado e com ótima localização, colado à quinta avenida, melhor rua da cidade. O café da manhã é excelente, sempre um prato do dia diferente, boas frutas, suco especial da casa muito bom, nada sofisticado, mas é muito bom. O ponto negativo que achei foi o tamanho do quarto, bem pequeno, mas não atrapalhou a nossa estadia.
- Bethany (10/5): Magical gem - you can imagine. The delicate, intentional french country/industrial design is balanced and purposeful. Each and every detail has been attended to and executed with mastery. The lighting in the garden in the evening is breathtaking. We felt as though we were floating through a fairytale. Fresh flowers, vines, scented waters, quality linens, exceptional service and authentic hospitality set this hotel apart. We stayed in the King Suite on the top floor; the epitome of romance, the excellence of 5 star. Hotel La Semilla is placed on the north end of Playa Del Carmen. While still maintaining very close proximity to all the essentials: classy food joints, 1 minute to the beach, easy access to the "scene" (if that is your thing), yet is perfectly set in a tropical nest, hidden discretely away from the throng of tourists. The staff were exemplary and the breakfast delicious. Impressive. Will certainly return at the first chance.
- James (10/5): FANTASTIC B&B!! - One if the most wonderful B&B's we have stayed in for a long time. Excellent attention to detail, beautiful decor and very helpful staff. Highly recommended.
- Stefan (10/5): Modern romance in Playa del Carmen - The hotel is in a very good shape, with beatiful common areas, in a garden like setting. There is also a common roof terrace where you can see the sun set of Playa. Rooms beautiful decorated with hand picked items from around Mexico in a modern romantic shabby chic style. Breakfast was excellent a small selection of excellent things, and a warm plate with eggs and something else made fresh for you. We had a late check out and that was able to keep our room until 1500 - great!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Well located boutique hotel. Outstanding breakfast - We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights and had a great time. The owner and staff are terrific, they get to know everyone personally. Fantastic breakfast in the mornings - a real highlight and included in out stay. A cute, boutique setting in a location right between the beach and Fifth Avenue. Great restaurant next door as well. Highly recommended...it really was a great location - easy to walk to beach (5-10 min?) and fifth avenue 2 minutes away. Quiet
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