Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach

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Private pool and deck as part of the property

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

El Yunque National Forest6 min drive
Carabali Rainforest Park7 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course7 min drive
San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tropical Villa at the foothill of the rainforest and 5-10 min. to the beach (20 miles from the airport, 30 miles from Old San Juan. Great location for nature, culture and beach lovers.

However, we do not allow parties, family reunions or events that could disturb our neighbors. Thank you for your consideration.

It is a two-story villa with porches almost around it. You can enjoy the tropical garden with a large swimming pool (NOT heated) An excellent retreat for relaxing, enjoying nature, sitting on the deck, playing dominoes, or jumping in the pool.

Close to all amenities, beaches(10min) restaurants (5min) hiking in the rainforest (we are located at the foothill of Rainforest El Yunque. Groceries in town (Rio Grande) Old San Juan 30 miles away.

Upper floor:
Living / Dining room;
Fully equipped kitchen;
1 Masterbedroom Queensize bed with bathroom;
1 Bedroom with two Full beds;
1 Bedroom with Queensize bed;
1 Bathroom with shower;
The two floors are connected with outdoor stairs

Ground floor :
1 Bedroom with Kingsize bed;
1 Bedroom with Full bed;
1 Bathroom with shower;
Laundry room;
Outdoors stairs to go to the next level.

Downstairs:

Entrance: Place for 3 - 4 cars;
Garden;
Pool

We have safety cameras installed on the outside of the house. (there are no cameras on the inside nor on the balconies) We do have noise detector (recommended by VRBO) that detect noise decibels but not conversations, simply to make sure our neighbors are not disturbed. We do respect our guest's privacy.

In Puerto Rico water and electricity outages can occur. We have a water cistern as a backup for water but in case of an electricity outage, there is no backup. However most of the time the electricity outage lasts a few hours. We do have a gas stove which will still allow you to cook.

Property manager

Yvonne and Jose Arturo Morell

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Groups under 30years of age are not allowed. No other guests can be invited to the property other than the ones listed on the booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 193732

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Río Grande

This villa is located in Mameyes II, a neighbourhood in Río Grande, and is in the mountains and near the beach. Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore El Yunque National Forest and Luquillo Beach. Carabali Rainforest Park and Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

El Yunque National Forest - 6 min drive
Carabali Rainforest Park - 7 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 7 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 9 min drive
Luquillo Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Rico Pan Panaderia - 6 min drive
Hacienda Carabalí - 7 min drive
La Frutera Las Flores - 6 min drive
El Yunque Treehouse - 3 min drive
La Familia Bakery 2 - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach located?

Located in Mameyes II, this villa is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from JungleQui Rainforest Ecoadventure Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from El Yunque National Forest. Carabali Rainforest Park and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest magic

Great location, big enough for 9 of us! Pool was a nice touch. Great communication with the owner.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana C.

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway in Puerto Rico

We had a wonderful time. The property was everything we expected and more. Nothing was missing, everything was clean and ready for us. The pool was amazing. We had a great time with a multigenerational group of family and friends. There were so many things to do nearby, we will need to return to complete it all. The host Yvonne was very easy to communicate with and responsive. We loved our stay and hope to be back. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gretchen B.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely setting, with a few hiccups

We rented this house for two weeks for a family trip - two seniors, two adults, one child. The house is fine. The basement consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom, and is not connected to the upstairs. To get upstairs to the kitchen/living/dining areas, you have to use the staircase on the outside of the house. The setting is lovely, literally staying in the rain forest. The pool is wonderful. The wraparound balcony is also nice to enjoy. It rains a lot, which we were ready for. The no-see-um bugs are vicious. Use bug spray liberally. We found the beds extremely uncomfortable. I added some blankets with a top sheet to sleep on. This helped a bit. Blackout curtains, which were not present, should be there. The light shines in very early. The neighborhood is off the main drag, which is nice AND takes a little bit of time to get to. The kitchen is fine. The main concern that we had was that the power went out at 8pm on night 8. At 9am the next morning, we contacted the host, deciding to cancel the remainder of our trip. My dad and husband sleep with CPAP machines and didn’t get any sleep, and an entire refrigerator worth of food was wasted. Yvonne allowed us to cancel, and refunded us for the remaining 6 nights. She said that power outages are normal for PR, especially after the 2017 hurricanes, but every other house on the street had power. If outages are normal, I question the decision to not get a generator or solar panels so that electricity stays on for guests.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dot S.

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa el Yunque

Mameyes II Our stay at Villa el Yunque exceeded all our expectations. The villa was even more beautiful than the pictures could show. The rooms were nicely appointed and very comfortable. They were very spacious and the high ceilings made them very elegant. The kitchen was well equipped and the grill that was out on the porch was a welcome option. The living spaces had plenty of seating options and very easily accommodated our party of seven people. One of the many things that we enjoyed about the house was the gorgeous covered porch that wrapped around three sides of the house. We spend the majority of our time out there. The porch had several options of tables to enjoy meals at. There was plenty of comfortable seating where you could relax and enjoy the splendid views. The pool area and yard are beautifully landscaped. At night the pool area is especialy pretty. Since the house is so close to the El Yunque Rainforest each evening we were serenaded by the Coquis. These wonderful little frogs help make the area bug free. Last but not least the owners of this beautiful home were very helpful during our stay and we can’t thank them enough!!! D. Shea

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey H.

1 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Rainforest Oasis

My family and I stayed here for 4 nights and we LOVED our stay! So relaxing and the frogs in the evenings are from a dream. Lovely home, great hosts. Highly recommend a stay if you’re in the area!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne and Jose Arturo Morell

Greetings to our guests, beeing a culturally mixed couple Puertorican and Swiss, we love to spend our holidays in Puerto Rico. We love our house at the foothills of El Yunque as it reminds us of colonial homes with porches all around it, with breathtaking views to El Yunque (the national rainforest) which gives our place a peaceful natural feel... exactly what we like. We would like to share our home with our family, friends, and guests from all over the world to enjoy a peaceful moment to read, listen to the forest, talk through the night on the porch or to have a quiet romantic holiday. We hope you will enjoy discovering this beautiful island, and have a wonderful vacation.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy the Caribbean very much, specially the freshness and diversity of the rainforest and the beautiful beaches close by. Rio Grande is also centrally located not far from Old San Juan, ferries to other Islands and many activities to do close by.

What makes this property unique

Quick access to the rainforest, or the beach. Private pool on the property and a big garden with tropical trees. Huge balcony all around with view to the rainforest and ample enough to sit, or lie, whilst enjoying the sea breeze.

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