Residences by the Fives

About Residences by the Fives

Residences by the Fives is a timeshare property run under an independent management structure, with RCI affiliation giving owners access to exchange options beyond Playa del Carmen itself. It sits in the heart of town, within walking distance of Quinta Avenida, rather than tucked away on the outskirts, so owners get a city-and-beach combination rather than an isolated resort compound.

The Area: Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is one of the busier stops on the Riviera Maya, known for its pedestrian avenue, Quinta Avenida, lined with restaurants, galleries and shops, and for Playacar Beach nearby. It's also a practical base for day trips: the cenotes scattered around the Riviera Maya are a short drive away, and both Xcaret and Xel-Há parks are reachable within an hour. Tulum's cliffside Mayan ruins make for a longer but very doable day out. Cancún International Airport, around 45km north, handles most international arrivals into the region.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Residences by the Fives and are thinking about selling it on, or simply renting it out for a season, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a straightforward owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, list the week with a one-time listing fee, and we charge 0% commission on the sale or rental — buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform.

Because Residences by the Fives operates under an independent management structure, resale is typically handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a single branded transfer department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with the resort: the current transfer fee, any right of first refusal the HOA may hold on the sale, how long the transfer process usually takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. These details vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here, so get them in writing from management before finalising anything.

What a resale buyer takes on is the ownership interest itself — the week or points allocation and, where applicable, continued eligibility for RCI exchange — but not any loyalty perks, promotional upgrades or bundled extras the original purchaser may have received at the time of sale. It's standard practice for buyers to ask sellers for a copy of the most recent maintenance fee statement and any HOA correspondence before committing.

What Renters Look For

Short-term renters booking a week at Residences by the Fives are generally drawn by the location — Quinta Avenida on one side, the beach on the other — rather than resort-specific amenities. Listing clear details on unit size, view, and the exact week or season helps a rental listing stand out, as does being upfront about whether the booking is a direct owner rental or an RCI exchange-based stay.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Keep paperwork simple and traceable: confirm the transfer fee and annual fee with the resort before exchanging money, and use the marketplace's messaging to keep a written record of agreed terms. December to April is high season in Playa del Carmen, so weeks falling in that window tend to attract more buyer and renter interest than the hurricane-season months of May to October.