★★★★★ "We had an amazing time in this lovely home."
★★★★★ "You have the hostess very nice, clean, and with everything and more."
★★★★★ "We've stayed in quite a few STRs, but you are by far the best host! We're so glad our first vacation here was in your home."
Come enjoy comfort and eco-conscious living in the tropics! Get out of the city, explore the verdant green trails of El Yunque National Rainforest, soak in the views, float in the warm ocean and bask in the tropical sun on our Blue Flag Beach..
The space
Our 100% Solar Powered, spacious, and amply appointed accommodations afford you comfort with stable wifi and reliable, renewable energy. So come! After you've dusted off the sand, had your walk among giant rainforest leaves, sipped your authentic piña colada, and taken in a bit of the culture, enjoy the security and comfort of our home away from home. We'll hold the space for you to renew your connection with nature, refresh your energy reserves, relax and enjoy this lush and wonderful part of the island with us!
Atop a local residential area, our private ground floor unit is a peaceful refuge close to tons of recreation. We are 4 blocks from Balneario La Monserrate, a Blue Flag Beach consistently rated in the top 3 of Puerto Rico's 300+ beaches, and walking distance from Playa Fortuna, Luquillo Beach, Playa Azul and Playa La Pared. We are 2 miles from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park, and just 4 miles from the park entrance of El Yunque National Forest - the only tropical rainforest in the US National Park Service!
Sip your morning coffee out front on our exterior slab benches to take in the hilltop water views, or conversely, enjoy a cool drink out front and watch the sunset colors and night sky. Retractable awnings make these benches an attractive relaxation spot on sunny afternoons as well.
In our freshly made kitchen you’ll find all the cook's best friends - new appliances, proper utensils and flatware, and everything you’ll need should you choose to cook. Enjoy the sea view from the built-in booth or spread out on our conventional dining table. Our “wave” ceiling fans efficiently keep the common areas cool and comfortable.
Off to the corner of the living room is a dedicated work-space with grounded outlets, USB ports, and high-speed internet for when you feel like journaling, writing, or simply knocking out some of those persistent office tasks and Zoom meetings. Thanks to our new wifi extender, the unit has a strong signal throughout (ranging from 300 to 500 mbs).
When you’re ready to relax and play a board game, some cards, read a book or stream something on our mounted 50" Vizio SmartTV, we have a deep and comfortable sofa you can sink into.
If you need anything before you arrive or while you’re here, we have our own little guest shop full of essentials and services that we continue to add to and improve. So, if you'd like to arrive to a Charcuterie Board, a pre-stocked kitchen, relax with a soda or a snack, book a mid-stay clean or a check-out time extension, or forgot your toothbrush, we've got you covered! You can pre-order items and services so they're waiting for you, or peruse our growing list of offerings when you get here!
BEDROOMS:
We take cleanliness and disease prevention seriously. In addition to following cleaning protocols, we disinfect the entire unit with UVC Light (Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation) Treatments before every arrival. This eliminates air and surface viruses and bacteria. So, you can rest assured!
Master Suite:
✵ Generous pillow top king-sized bed with a cooling gel topper
✵ Mounted 40" Vizio smart TV
✵ Fully stocked mini-bar (non-alcoholic drinks & mixers)
✵ Private entrance with smart lock and covered outdoor seating
✵ Sweet en-suite with step-free access and an adjoining-door locking system for privacy
✵ Ocean View
Second Bedroom:
✵ Supportive Queen-sized be, 13 and 1/2" green tea memory foam mattress with anti-microbal topper
✵ Step-free access to the main entrance, living room, office, and kitchen
✵ Ample closet storage space
Both our bedrooms also feature:
✵ Whisper quiet inverter air conditioners
✵ Honeycomb blackout blinds
✵ Comfortable, supportive mattresses
✵ Bamboo memory foam pillows
✵ Mattresses and pillows protected by comfortable bug-proof zippered encasements
✵ Internal intercom system
**For additional sleeping accommodation, a deluxe queen air mattress and sturdy metal queen-sized frame (or alternately two single frame cots with 3” foam mattresses) are available for placement in the front room/common area upon request**
BATHROOM:
Our newly installed washroom, built to ADA spec, has:
✵ 32” wide door, shower ramp and support rails
✵ Extra-large rain-type overhead shower with corded handheld and an in-shower seating nook
✵ Good water pressure
✵ Dedicated in-line water heater ensures that your shower and sink basin water is always as hot as you like for as long as you like
WORKSPACE:
✵ Dedicated work-space off corner of living room
✵ Glasstop desk with grounded outlets and USB ports
✵ Reliable wifi and direct ethernet connection with 300+mbs (Direct ethernet connection via our USB adapter yields speeds over 500 MBPS) internet speed for extra reliable access when working remotely or just keeping up with persistent office tasks
✵ USB ethernet adapter available
✵ Desk fan and good lighting
✵ Printer/scanner available upon request
✵ Proper adjustable rolling desk chair
SECURITY:
We live in a safe residential neighborhood, but take security as seriously as cleanliness. Our property has:
✬ Gate-secured on-lot parking
✬ Locked garage parking available upon request
✬ Keyed and coded entrances
✬ Motorized front gate
✬ Motion sensitive lighting
✬ Exterior closed circuit security cameras
✬ ADT security system
We are also surrounded by top-tier resorts with beautiful recreational facilities including golfing, tennis, restaurants and casinos, most of which are open to the public for a fee. We’re merely 3.2 miles from the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Resort, only 6.8 miles from the Coco Beach Golf Club and Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve, just 9.1 miles east of the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort and 11 miles west of El Conquistador Waldorf Astoria Resort.
❂ Fill up that cup and replenish! Enjoy an authentic experience of both Puerto Rican Culture and our area’s LUSH natural environment. We’re Excited to Welcome You to Our Home! ❂
EXCERPTS FROM OUR GUEST BOOK:
"Thank you for a truly memorable stay. Your hospitality, recommendations, and personal touches in this home did not go unnoticed! We felt right at home during our stay and cannot wait to return... Thank you for making our 1st Wedding Anniversary such a success! We will remember this trip for years to come."
-- Bianca, July 2022
"This location is perfect and close to so many activities and great food. E’s personal touches in the home are so thoughtful and she truly thought of everything. The home looks exactly like the pictures... Opening the door every morning and seeing the beautiful ocean never got old , it was breathtaking. E was very helpful as well and the security gate was a big plus."
--Christina, May 2022
"This place was wonderful! It had everything we could possibly need, and more! They had beach towels, a cooler, snorkels, etc. It was great! The home was very clean and had extra towels. E was very responsive and welcoming. We would definitely stay again!"
--Tia, April 2022
"Had a lovely stay here, so close to the beach and in a great neighborhood which gave us a solid feel for what it is like to live in PR as a local (which is exactly what we were looking for)... We saw no bugs during our stay which is a testament to how well the property is maintained. The A/Cs were nice & cold, fans throughout, lots of ventilation, good lighting, and all the amenities we needed to be comfortable were provided including a desk, office chair, TVs, and Wifi. The shades can be drawn very easily which is great. We felt safe our entire trip. All in all, this was a very luxurious stay and we were appreciative of our hosts being so welcoming and communicative. We would stay here again."
--Jackie, December 2021
Other Things to Note:
1. Please book our space for yourself. We will not work through third parties.
2. Our goal is your comfort, but it’s important to acknowledge that the power grid here in Puerto Rico is unstable and outages can happen. Municipal water pumps are electric, so city-wide outages affect Luquillo's water supply as well. We do have back up facilities, and most outages are short-lived. We suggest guests needing *guaranteed* uninterrupted service during extended utility outages consider instead staying in one of the many local resorts. As they are the only facilities equipped to provide continuous service during extended outages, the expense may be worth it.
Otherwise, we welcome your understanding and collaboration during these occurrences. We are delighted to open our home to those seeking an authentic local experience, and will do our utmost to make it comfortable for you.
3. SERVICE ANIMAL OWNERS: Please respect that there are allergies and it will cause health problems if you bring your animal in our unit. Please choose a pet-friendly home instead. Thank you.
4. We want you to enjoy yourselves while visiting, but we kindly ask no parties, no smoking, no vaping and no drug activities in the apartment while staying with us.
5. Nightly occupancy must not exceed what is originally arranged, so please no unexpected guests.
6. Our neighborhood is zoned "rural" and our neighbors have horses and chickens, some in the back even have cows and donkeys. We provide complementary ear plugs and white noise machines for light sleepers, but guests should keep in mind that coqui frogs and roosters sing their songs here at night.
