Facilities excellent, location excellent, beaches beautiful, pool facility close and excellent - The owner, Wilfredo was very accommodating and pleasant to work with - great place for a family - Weather was exceptional and a great break from the cold & snow of New England - Enjoy your stay
Beautifully decorated villa overlooking Caribbean. Views of sunrise and sunset from it. 2 minute walk to nice crescent shaped beach shared with Embassy Suites. Owners were very responsive to our inquiries. Would stay there again if we return to the island.
The property was outstanding, we had everything we needed and more than we expected. The beach was ok but could not really go out very far because of the sea weed and jellyfish.
We rented with our two grown children to revisit Puerto Rico after an earlier stop to board a cruise. The rental was a great place to relax at the pool or visit the nearby beaches. It was comfortable, convenient and easy to get used to. The kitchen/dining space worked for eating in or preparing snacks to enjoy outside. The laundry facilities were very useful!
Beautifully decorated and very clean condo. We had a few little problems with appliances but owner was very quick to respond and get fixed. The beach at condo is beautiful but rocky when you swim deeper than waist- high, we found nicer beach just a short drive away. A few suggestions to make it 5 star would be to add additional comfortable seating in the living room, wi-fi in unit, and some cushions for the very uncomfortable lounge chairs at the pool.
We decided to keep our trip to Puerto Rico after the hurricanes to volunteer. After a rocky start and some misunderstandings sorted, we arrived a day later than planned. The owners were very available and communicated promptly.
The house is well decorated, clean and great amenities. The beach to the left of the complex was superior to the one close to the house. There are beach chairs and beach towels available.
During the week most of the residents are away so you often have the complex to yourself.
At the time we were there, the house was under repair, the pool was not often open and lacked internet and television services so were not able to enjoy the place at it's full potential but still feel that it is a wonderful location.
Our stay in this villa was absolutely amazing! Our sonâs 13u baseball team came to Dorado to play in a tournament against teams from baseball academies around the island. The rest of the team stayed at the Embassy next door. We definitely made the better decision staying in this villa. It gave us so much more room than a hotel, with separate bedrooms and bathrooms for us and our son. It was so nice to have a kitchen to cook easy meals, and a washer and dryer to wash his uniforms between games. The location was perfect, right on the beach and tucked way back in the neighborhood. The villa had everything we needed and more. Our favorite part was waking up to the sound of the ocean waves every morning. We felt very safe in the area, and loved every minute of our stay here. We would definitely come back. The owner was so easy to get a hold of and genuinely cared that we had a great time. I would highly recommend renting this villa.
We came on a family trip to Puerto Rico. It was our first time visiting and so glad we found this beautiful location. It is so close to the beach and you can hear the ocean all night long. The place is clean and modern. The hosts were readily available even during the island wide blackout.
This villa was PERFECT in every way! The only thing you need is your groceries and yourself! From towels, to condiments, to toys they have EVERYTHING! The beach is a stones throw on a very relaxed and never crowded area, the pool is even closer and also never had more than a couple people in it. Getting to the villa was a little tricky but it was late, dark, and raining and once you find it you are fine. The owners were so fast to respond to any questions and being a private rental makes all of the difference in the world! By far one of the best rentals Iâve ever had the chance to stay in. 5+ stars!
The house was beautiful and very centrally located for a wedding we attended in the hotel next door..getting in and out of the gated community had a few issues depending on who was watching the gate but that was a minor issue..the beach was right there..and we visited quite a few sites in a very reasonable time nearby
Nos encanto nuestra estadia. La villa esta muy bonita y acogedora. La ubicacion dentro de Villa de Playa 1 es ideal.
Jannette R.
10/10 Excellent
Will B., Florence, NJ
14 janv. 2019
Very Clean and Updated!
We had a wonderful stay! The condo was very clean and updated. The kids loved the pool and it was a short walk to the beach. Several good restaurants in Dorado. The weather was perfect as well. The owner was quick to respond if we had any issues. The owner was very helpful with any questions regarding local restaurants, activity, etc. The kids loved standing on the beach and watching the fireworks for New Years Eve. We could see fireworks for miles!
La villa es hermosa y bien decorada. Ademas tiene todas los articulos necesarios para una estadia. Totalmente equipada! Da gustĂł visitar villas asi! Gracias Wilfredo & Gloria
The villa at Dorado del Mar was lovely! It wa svery well kept with interior decorator touches!
The location was in a safe gated community. There were signs of damage here and there from Maria. However, most of the units were updated. This particular villa has a lovely impression the second that you open the door, very clean with kitchen, bath and decorating upgrades. Every bedroom has a balcony with a view of the pool on one side and the beach on the other. The location was perfect for the pool and beach access. I used HomeAway with trepidation only to be pleasantly surprised. Wilfredo gave explicit instructions with quick response to my texts. It made me wish that I could stay longer. Also, I was relieved that the villa was actually nicer than it's pictures!
I spent a weekend at the Villa with my mother, son and other relatives. The villa has a beautiful decoration, is very neat, and clean. Has everything you will need. My mother loved cooking in the very equipped kitchen. The security guards were always available in case of any questions or help needed. Wilfredo, the owner, was very flexible and accessible. The location is great, a few steps to the beach and pool. We even saw a wedding at the beach! I really hope the access system to the beach, damaged by Hurricane Maria, is fixed soon. I highly recommend it. I hope to be back!!
European styling with nautical touches -- Quick walk to pool and beach
Beautifully rebuilt villa/townhouse with kitsch nautical notes to remind you that you are at the beach.
Highlights --
** Villa is spotlessly clean.
** Full baths upstairs and downstairs -- a blow dryer, bath towels, beach towels and other supplies were in the bathroom or linen closet.
** Modern kitchen with full-size appliances (we hosted a 4th of July beach party for our PR family with plenty of kitchen/dining room space for cooks and samplers). Also full-size washer/dryer (and supplies) with the unit.
** On the back patio, the Owners set-up a new gas BBQ which we can attest worked very well for grilling steaks and seafood. The back patio also has an outside dining area.
** There are rocking chairs for relaxing on the front porch near the pool.
** Largest bunk beds we have seen -- both top and bottom must be standard beds.
** Quiet area -- both good and 'sad' as several units still show hurricane damage and are empty, but this gated community still has friendly neighbors.
** Owners are easily reachable for any concerns or questions.
** Owners recommended Katrina's as their favorite Dorado restaurant (within walking distance) -- WE DO TOO! -- you could spend a month and not enjoy all their PR specialties (and that doesn't include their secret food and drink menus). But, do try the rice and beans--sounds ho hum but the spices and vegetables are amazing.
** Get a car and an excellent GPS. Many road signs/street lights are not replaced/operational and you just have to trust the GPS. There are also tolls (rental cars have AVI sticker--we were a little leary of unmarked toll charges (tolls are not something we have in New Mexico), but our bill for the week was $27).
** Easy highway trip from villa to catch the Cantano ferry ($0.50 each way/person / $0.25 each way/seniors) to/from Old San Juan (Cantano terminal parking is $4.00/day). A short ferry trip that gets you out on the water and eliminates limited parking hassles in Old San Juan or El Morro. The road also runs right past the entrance to the Bacardi rum plant/tour location.
** Sunshine every day -- so there hurricane season!
Thank you Wil and Glory for hosting us in your unit. We had a wonderful and memorable time in Puerto Rico!
We had a great vacation at Wilfredo and Glorimar's townhouse!
This unit had everything we needed and is located in a great location in Dorado. The local people surrounding us and in the development were very friendly. We had access to the beach at the Embassy Suits, which was nearby. The unit is next to the pool .The Dorado Beach is a 5 min drive. Everything at the townhouse was clean and inviting with great views. Very relaxing with beautiful sunsets!
Wilfredo was very attentive to our needs and a joy to work with. We really enjoyed eating at a beachfront restaurant named Katrina- the food was spectacular and reasonably priced. It was a blessing to have a washer and dryer available. Missing paradise in Dorado!
Thank you ! Will be back!!
The owners of this property thought of everything and more to make our stay special
The accommodation are awesome and better than expected. We left that we were home.
Better than a 5 star boutique hotel! Awesome wifi! Safe and clean! Awesome place!
The townhouse is spotless, everything new! Awesome place!
Maria M.
10/10 Excellent
Deirdre M., Washington, DC
21 mars 2018
Beach, pool, beautiful house and can walk to restaurants and bars! Nothing better!
Wilfredo was extremely easy to communicate with and gave detailed instructions. He answered every question I had, and there were a lot of them. The house is exactly as shown and met our needs completely. It is super clean and the decor is super cute. Wilfredo even had a pack and play for our baby. The pool is a stone's throw from the house and the beach less than a 2 minute walk. We loved that there is a front and back porch. The neighborhood is super nice and the neighbors are all very friendly. If you have children, there is a playground by the pool and several others in the complex. You can even walk to local restaurants and bars via the beach, which maybe takes 10 minutes.
You need a car to really get around and there are lots of food options, including supermarkets, CVS, Walgreens and a great butcher. Defenitly check out Vagon, the taco joint. This was a great stay and would recommend to anyone looking for some R&R.
We are originally from Puerto Rico but have been living in the Washington DC area for the last 13 years. We go to Puerto Rico at least once every year. We have been looking for a place to buy close to the beach for at least three years until we found this place. Our plan is to be able to use it during the winter months starting a couple of years from now.
We settled on this property primarily due to its location. Knowing the island as well as we do, we believe that living here we can are close enough to San Juan for everything that it has to offer in terms of activities, events, Old San Juan, etc. but also we believe that we are far enough (25 minutes drive) to avoid the traffic, etc. We have stayed here already for a few weeks in the summer and can't wait to be able to go there for a longer period of time.
We love that this is a private community with security guard presence 24/7 that makes it feel extremely secure. We love seating in the back deck and listen to soft music while enjoying some drinks and perhaps cooking something in the grill. One of the coolest features is that you can decide in the spur of the moment that you want to jump in the pool or take a stroll on the beach and all you have to do is walk there and arrive in a couple of minutes. There are a lot of very nice local restaurants that we love to go to within a 5-10 minute drive with very reasonable prices. There are also aquatic activities to do nearby.