Private Pool in Secluded Rainforest Setting, 1 Mile from PR3, Full Solar.

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Secluded Family House in rainforest, mountainside private pool, 1 mile from PR3

Living room opens to your patio and pool

Views to Atlantic Ocean and mountainside Valley from your pool and patio

There's so much more here than San Juan! The house is 20 MILES FROM SJU.

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Amenities
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Location
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Rio Grande, Río Grande

El Yunque National Forest10 min drive
Carabali Rainforest Park10 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course10 min drive
San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This large vacation house is situated at the edge of the El Yunque National Rainforest on 6+ acres of tropical rainforest jungle. Private gated access, on a small mountain just 1 mile from PR3. Large private patio and 10x20' salt water swimming pool constructed on the mountainside. THE POOL IS ONLY FOR GUESTS OF RENTAL HOUSE. NOT SHARED WITH ANYONE ELSE.

This is not a cramped condo or apartment with many neighbors. You will be in a safe mountainside tropical jungle setting, in a large concrete house, with plenty of room to explore and enjoy!

The property is close to El Yunque National Forest, Luquillo (Monserrate) Beach and kiosks, Carabali Rainforest Park, Hacienda Siesta Allegre, and just 20 expressway miles from San Juan. The ferry terminal to Culebra & Vieques is 23 miles.

Bedrooms: NO BUNK BEDS!
King bed in master suite with walk-in closet and separate bathroom with large shower. The second bedroom offers a comfortable queen, a futon, and twin mattress for a variety of sleeping options. A queen bed is in the third bedroom. Second Bathroom is at end of hallway, near bedrooms 2 and 3.
Two Pack N Plays are available for traveling babies, along with a kiddie pool, and high chair.
The couch in living room contains a queen bed.
Linens, pillows, and towels (including beach towels) are provided.

The house has accommodated many gatherings with friends and family sharing in the food preparation in the open kitchen with large island, with many guests gravitating to the large patio, or the open two stall garage in rainy weather.

Open floor plan and spacious rooms are located on one level, making it easy for elderly or toddlers to get around. No steps! Pool just off the patio has an iron security gate.

If you want to stay where you have all the amenities of home yet are near many attractions the island has to offer, please consider reserving this home for your next vacation!

Ceiling fans and air conditioners in each bedroom and living room.

Full solar system ensures you won't have any power blackouts during your vacation!

1,000 gallon water reservoir makes sure you will have a shower when you need it, regardless of the inconsistent utilities that occur frequently on the island. And yes, a hot shower!

Roku smart tvs in each bedroom, dvd player, assortment of movies, and wi-fi throughout.

We want your vacation to be a wonderful time and can help with anything you need before or during your stay. Hosts reside in separate 2nd floor unit with separate parking and entrance. Hosts do not monitor guests. With 8-10" of concrete between the floors, noise has not been an issue. See previous guest reviews.

Grocery shopping to stock kitchen prior to your arrival is available. Ask Host for details.

Property manager

Hector or Kim Melendez

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We welcome children!

Events

No events allowed

Only registered guests allowed access to property.

Pets

No pets allowed

We love animals. Pets considered.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only.

We encourage traveling groups to have a great time at the house, but we do not allow loud parties outside after midnight.

Unregistered individuals not allowed access to the property without prior approval.

Do not disrespect our property by littering on it, carrying glass containers into the pool area, or allowing trash to enter the pool.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Note from host: Only registered guests allowed access to property.

This property uses solar energy

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property registration number 926876

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Río Grande

Located in Río Grande, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Carabali Rainforest Park, or check out an event or a game at Hipodromo Camarero. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.

Rio Grande, Río Grande

What's nearby

El Yunque National Forest - 10 min drive
Carabali Rainforest Park - 10 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 10 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 12 min drive
Luquillo Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Rico Pan Panaderia - 5 min drive
Brew Taller Experimental - 6 min drive
Ekelekua - 3 min drive
El Yunque Treehouse - 8 min drive
La Familia Bakery 2 - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool in Secluded Rainforest Setting, 1 Mile from PR3, Full Solar. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Pool in Secluded Rainforest Setting, 1 Mile from PR3, Full Solar. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool in Secluded Rainforest Setting, 1 Mile from PR3, Full Solar. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool in Secluded Rainforest Setting, 1 Mile from PR3, Full Solar. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool in Secluded Rainforest Setting, 1 Mile from PR3, Full Solar. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort, Carabali Rainforest Park, and Bahia Beach. Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course and JungleQui Rainforest Ecoadventure Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

25 Apr 2024

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

Awesome stay

We had 5 adult family members and the house had everything for all of us. Hector was helpful, pleasant and so knowledgeable about the area. Although he lived upstairs we never felt like he was intruding in any way. The property was absolutely beautiful. The driveway is pretty steep but navigable easily as it is full concrete. If you love watching rainstorms this is the best view to see them. Hector has 3 little doggies that would come out to say good morning every day but didn’t hang out. They were the sweetest pups. The house was exactly as described and we were happy we chose it.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

27 Mar 2024

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

Great Place to Get Away

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful property. Hector was a wonderful host.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

17 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

We enjoyed our time. Comfortable and safe location. the pool and our daily visit by Daisy (dog) was lovely. The house is well equipped with beach towels and coolers and other amenities. Our host Hector was great.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D., Sioux Falls, SD

6 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful

We had a fantastic time staying at Hector's property. It is probably the best equipped vacation home we have stayed at. The drawers and cabinets are labeled so you can find whatever you need with ease. The property is gorgeous and guests are provided with an immense amount of recommendations for things to do, restaurants, etc. Nice large living accommodations and Hector and his furry friends could not have been sweeter. We definitely hope to visit again. We will be recommending this property to anyone we know who plans to visit Puerto Rico.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro P.

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with view to the Yunque Rainforest

House is great. Many details and accessories in kitchen, and bedrooms as well as for going to the beach. Hector was there to help for any issues we had. The pool is great and the view is fascinating. The best thing about the house is the driveway, full of beautiful trees. On the down side: Main bed was not super confortable, too soft. Also, the internet system to open and close the gate was pretty cool but it was a problem for us, since non-wifi internet was an issue being foreigners. Overall, it was a great experience and we recommend the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hector or Kim Melendez

Hector grew up in the center of the island (Orocovis) and moved to Michigan in the 70's. Each vacation opportunity, we would return to the island to stay with family. In 2001, we had an opportunity to purchase a piece of land close to a niece's house that we always ended up staying with on vacation because of her great location to everything (and her great Puerto Rican cooking!). When Hector retired in 2010, he returned to his homeland to supervise the construction of this vacation home. In 2015 Hector and Kim moved to the island to manage the vacation rental house.

Why they chose this property

We chose this location because it is in close proximity to all the attractions and amenities of the big city of San Juan, the kid-friendly beach in Luquillo, and the ferries to neighboring islands Culebra and Vieques. Guests enjoy the privacy of the home and its surrounding tropical fruit trees, flowers, rocks, and palms. We are hybrid Tourists and Locals -- we want to see everything the island has to offer, but we don't want to pay the high costs associated with being a tourist, and we know THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO THE ISLAND THAN SAN JUAN!

What makes this property unique

The location of this home allows you to vacation comfortably with all the amenities of home. It is close enough to San Juan for an easy road trip, very close to Luquillo Beach, one of the best beaches on the island, and very close to the El Yunque National Forest. Move in for your vacation ... the house allows you to just relax, cook meals if you want, and spend quality time together. Excellent restaurants in close proximity and there is a book in the home containing our personal favorites and former guest recommendations. You can always feel free to ask us too!

If you have questions about the property, location, or the island in general, please feel free to contact us by telephone, text, or email.