We stayed for 4 nights and it was hard to say goodbye! Everything about this place was spectacular and we will be returning next year. Cristian was easy to reach and always helpful. We highly recommend this place!
The property was exactly as described. Very clean; quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed the patio and the quick walk to the beach or the pool. Communication with the owner was extremely efficient. It was only about a 40 minute drive from the airport. And just a quick drive to the rain forest. Would highly recommend.
Everything about this property was amazing. The location in Rio Grande was close to many activities and amenities, and the condo itself was quiet and peaceful. The beds were super comfy, the kitchen was well stocked, beach supplies were plentiful, the beach was private and gorgeous. Even with the windows closed we could hear the waves and frogs calling at night. As mentioned by other reviewers,you need to be careful of the riptides. Fortunately we had a few days of milder surf and the kids were able to go out on the body boards.Christian was accessible when we had questions. The only downside was having to leave. We would love to come back and stay here again!
Our family of 5 stayed here for a week and loved it! It is decorated beautifully, has great outdoor space to relax or let kids play, is a minute walk to a private beach.....what more could you ask for?!
We had an amazing week at Cristian's condo! Everything was just as described. The location was perfect with two young kids, with just a quick walk to the beautiful beach or the pool and a short drive to El Yunque and local restaurants. The condo had everything we needed for the beach. 24/7 security was a bonus. We loved it so much that we hope to be back someday!
I can't say enough about what an excellent host Christian was. He put up with not enough communication from me before our stay to maybe too much once we arrived! He responded to every question and request, exceeding my expectations each time. He also gave us great recommendations! The property was beautiful, the beach stunning, and the neighborhood quiet. I would return tomorrow if I could! 10 out of 10!
My family and I stayed at Christian's property from July 8th through the 15th. This is the perfect location for exploring Puerto Rico's northeast attractions. The condo is in a secure gated community with 24 hour security that periodically patrols the property. The pictures are an accurate portrayal of the condo, grounds and location. The beach is clean and wasn't crowded during our stay. The condo is stocked with everything you need including beach chairs and coolers. We had a slight issue with the sliding glass doors being difficult to lock, as most are, but everything else was perfect. Christian responds very fast to emails and texts. We won't hesitate to book this property on our next trip to Puerto Rico.
The condo is exactly as it looks on the listing. Everything about it was lovely and just a few short steps away from the ocean.
We ate out most meals so we didnât take advantage of the amenities in the kitchen (or the grill) but it looked very well stocked; including a nice blender for those pina coladas ;)
I asked Cristian more questions than he probably wanted to answer but he was very kind in answering them all :)
The location is perfect! We flew into San Juan and rented a car. Spent the days exploring the island and then came back to swim in the ocean. The complex has a pool but we only used it once for a very short time. He also has all the beach accessories you need which was awesome. We took advantage of the boogie and surfboards. Plus beach towels and chairs.
So many great restaurants within 15 minutes and places to get your morning coffee fixâŠor smoothies.
We are definitely going to be back next year!
Plus, the beach is so quiet and peaceful and you can hear the waves crashing at night which we all loved!
We canât say enough about this property! We had a wonderful time. Highly recommended!
The condo was recently renovated and they did a great job. Very clean. Modern look. Well appointed kitchen. Beach supplies were provided (chairs, cooler, boards).
Beautiful setting a few steps from the beach with a view from the patio of the palm trees across the lawn. Patio has table, chairs, and recliners. The on site pool is very nice too.
Perfect location on the island. Close enough drive to San Juan but also close to snorkeling, beaches, El Yunque, restaurants and more. Convenience store that has everything and a bakery are a few minutes drive away.
The host was great! He responded quickly to all of our many questions and was very flexible with us when we needed to stay a couple extra days.
We would stay again!
We got back from our stay last week. I traveled with my husband, 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. Cristian was extremely helpful and accommodating. He was unable to meet us (be aware that half the security guards speak no English) but left a warm and detailed note, along with fruit and bottled waters.
There's no one âplaygroundâ but play areas. Right by our building was a climbing structure and an airplane-shaped climber/seesaw. The swings near the pool were nice but seesaws there were VERY dangerous/high for kids under 10. Pool itself was greatâkid area is completely shaded, and water there is 2 feet deep⊠plenty for my preschoolers to actually swim through. Then there is a built-in bench along the main pool, plus a fountain they can play around.
The condo was clean and well equipped. We loved the kioscos in Luquillo and had most meals thereâcheck TripAdvisor for the top-rated restaurants in Luquillo and youâll know which kiosks to hit! Also try the bakery/breakfast place behind the big Wyndham sign, as another review recommended. Itâs not fancy, but the food is amazingâthey make toast from homemade bread, mmmm.
Also, thereâs digital cable in the den (we left it on Disney Jr or Nick Jr for the kids the whole time; both in English). Bonus: digital cable in the master bedroom! Kids room had two scooters (bikes mentioned in other reviews, but I never found them), a skateboard, and lots of balls, bats, etc.
Here are the not-so-good parts that surprised me:
-The beach has more trash on it than I had expected and LOTS of dried seaweed on the sand.
- TWO neighboring condos were being renovated. My kids' naps were difficult (bless their noisy A/C!) and ours impossible! Nights were quiet though.
- Ants in the kitchen and baths; we lost a lot of (sealed!) food to them. Cristian was apologetic and offered to send an exterminator.
- There was some deferred maintenance on the condo:
âą Bathrooms dated and worn out, with broken light bulbs
âą Storm door that adjoins front door falls apart at the slightest touch, and the handle is dangling and held barely in place by tape
âą Back sliding door has no handle and you have to open and close it with a screw that sticks out about an inch, where the handle should be.
âą Dishwasher door is missing a spring, so when you open it, it slams to the floor heavily and the drawers nearly fall out.
âą No working broom to sweep all the sand that gets on the floors.
Still good overallâI'd stay there again.
We absolutely loved our stay at this newly renovated property! They had everything we needed for a perfect beach day. The beach in front of this property was amazing and we enjoyed it daily! The property has a washer and dryer which is so helpful when you are at the beach everyday. The kitchen is fully stocked and the whole place is modern! The only thing that could use replacement is the mattresses, especially in the bedroom with the buck beds...they are very hard. Everything else about the place is just right including ample seating on the outdoor patio!
This condo is perfectly situated and accessible to many beaches, OSJ, and El Yunque. The ability to use beach gear, like a wagon, chairs, and towels was much appreciated. Check in was smooth (though I would change the instructions you receive because they say there will be a key handoff, though you use a lockbox) and host was very responsive. We lost power a couple of times while there, though brief. The only feedback I have is to fix the back slider, which is finicky to use.
It was perfect for us. Very comfortable, clean, updated and fully stocked with everything you needed. Close to El Yunque, Carabali Adventure Park Luquillo Beach and Fajardo. About 30 minutes to airport and about 40 min to Old San Juan. Felt like we had place to ourselves - it's a very quiet area. Beach and pool just steps away. Thank you for a pleasant stay!
Cristian's property in Puerto Rico was fabulous. It's located in a condo complex steps to the beach and steps to a pool. The beach was surprisingly quiet, with very low and gentle waves (though that can change) and warm water. The pool was perfect for my kids (goes from 2ft to 5ft) and we were the only family in there each day we visited. We loved running from the beach to the pool and back again. The photos of Cristian's place don't really do it justice - it's clean, quiet and well-maintained. The king bed in the master was very comfortable. The mini split ACs were great for the bedrooms. It wasn't that hot so we didn't cool the main area, but one could certainly do that. There was ample dishware and cookware for us to eat some meals in. The laundry was in the kitchen, which was perfect for my family. The surrounding area on the property was well maintained by landscaping crews.
The property is located very close to the entrance of El Yunque, a short drive to the yummy food kiosks of Luquillo Beach and a 45 minute drive to San Juan. Grocery stores were nearby and it was easy to leave the property and return without needing assistance from the security guard.
My elementary school-aged kids loved the giant lawn to play on (the grass was surprisingly soft), the location of the beach and pool, and the availability of some sand toys and boogie boards provided by Cristian.
Cristian was easy to communicate with. His instructions for getting access to and leaving the property were clear and easy to understand. If we had had a problem, I'm sure he would have been responsive and fixed it in short order.
We definitely plan on returning!
Perfect place to relax and a great location for home base to explore PR!
The pictures are very accurate, but also do not do this place justice. It was the perfect place for our family (2 adults and a 5, 4, and 2 year old). Christian left us a pack n' play and a high chair booster for our 2 year old. The time we spent out on the patio was just wonderful. We loved the view of the beach/ocean from there and the constant comfortable breeze. The hammock was great for napping and we ate most meals outside on the patio table. They provided beach chairs, beach towels, a cooler bag, all of the essentials for the kitchen. Christian was a very responsive host and got back to us very quickly when we had a question. The pool was great for our kids (3-5' deep, but also has a kid pool attached). The water was too rough for swimming from the beach property, but we were able to enjoy wading, walking on the beach and playing in the sand. This place is only 10-15 min from El Yunque, Luquillo beach, restaurants, kiosks, grocery stores. The property was so quiet and we felt like we were the only ones there for 7 of the 8 nights. The only night it really came a little alive was on a Saturday night, which was really fun. Some of the patios had people playing ping pong, live music, small gatherings, but mostly older people and no loud parties. We loved our time in PR and would love to visit again!
We absolutely loved this property. It had everything you need for a beach vacation and the location was perfect. Iâd 100% stay here again.
My only complaint and is that I wish the condo had better pillows and bed toppers. Itâs a personal choice, that I totally get it. Since thatâs what were used to it was a tad difficult to fall asleep.
100% recommend!!
On weekends its a little hectic due too all aparmemts are full during the week you have beach to yourself only bad thing store not close to condo but over all great stay only bad thing the gate remote does not work have to wait for guard to open gate
The beach is beautiful, water warm, and I loved the view from the patio to the ocean/palms with a short walk to beach. We would stay here again! Central to many activities in the northeast of Puerto Rico!
This was a great vacation ! It was our second stay here and we went over Christmas. The property is nicely kept, kitchen has all appliances you need. Washer and dryer was great to have. We enjoyed having the Christmas wreath on the door ! A few small issues popped up and cristian the owner was very easy to contact and very nice and attentive. He Quickly resolved the issue. The home is lovely and taken care of. We love being so close to the beach; itâs like a private beach. Everything was wonderful again and we would love to return.
We really enjoyed staying at Rio Grande!
Our breakfasts were so relaxing with a view to the Caribbean Sea which is literally just a few steps away. The place has everything - a dishwasher, washer and dryer and even a Monopoly game so we spent great time with our two teenage boys playing Monopoly in the evening. I had my afternoon reading and nap in the hammock on the house terrace. You can find inexpensive local lunch in the Food Kiosks which are 15 min drive from the condo. They will also fry a deliciously fresh red snapper for you there. In the evening we usually grilled - there's a grill on the terrace and there's a good local restaurant near by. It's easy to get from this place to Rain Forest, Bio Bay and San Juan with its amazing fortresses and beautiful colorful houses.
Our whole family loved the time we spent in Puerto Rico. Thank you, Christian for organizing it all so well!
Condo was comfortable, well equipt and just steps away from a beautiful beach. The grounds are well manicured and security personnel make regular rounds. While on the island, we frequented the beach, local restaurants, vendor stands, grociery stores, Yunque forest trails,...and never saw anybody or any activity that was of concern. I would not hesitate to repeat this stay in the future.