Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque

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Excellent views to the montain and El Yunque Rainforest.

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Rio Grande, Río Grande

El Yunque National Forest
‪4 min drive‬
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
‪12 min drive‬
Luquillo Beach
‪22 min drive‬
Fajardo (FAJ-Diego Jimenez Torres)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ideal place for lovers of nature and privacy for your parties or just rest.

VILLA ILUSION a house with 5 acres of pure nature with room capacity for 4 people. This place includes common areas for specials memories.

It is located in a secluded, private and sheltered place with a refreshing hill, located between two worlds: 5 minutes from the hot and humid coastal plain, at the door of the El Yunque rainforest; and 15 minutes from the beaches, golf, and excursions to the bay. Cooking your own meals in the well-equipped kitchen, restaurants in the area offer your culinary delights, or you can order meals served in the villa.

Our clients love the large gardens are well cared for with a variety of tropical plants. The entrance to the private road of the sector is closed, as is its entrance road to the village. Your privacy is unmatched here.

The house is comfortable, includes full kitchen, dining room, living room with large windows, 2 bedrooms and 11/2 bathrooms and extirior shower.

Property manager

Villa Ilusion Staff

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

With adults supervision in exterior areas and pool

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

You need to notify authorization before arrival

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside of the house

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

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

Property Registration Number 182942

About the area

Río Grande

Located in Río Grande, this villa 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.

Rio Grande, Río Grande

What's nearby

El Yunque National Forest - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Carabali Rainforest Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
Luquillo Beach - 22 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ekelekua - ‬5 min drive
‪Wendy's Rio Grande - ‬3 min drive
‪Sabor Chino - Villas de Rio Grande - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
‪Punto Latino Río Grande - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque located?

Situated on a river, this villa is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from El Yunque National Forest. Coco Beach Golf and Country Club and Carribbean Cinemas The Outlet 66 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Alicia M.

20 April 2025

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

Rainforest Stay

Location is AMAZING if you want to stay in the rainforest. The house is not perfect but functional. Our host was excellent, very fast response time and quickly got us up and running with the generator when the whole island was without power. We slept very well in the air conditioned bedrooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete B.

19 February 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest retreat and base for adventure

I wish VRBO allowed recordings, because the sounds of rainforest frogs and birds at night are amazing. Spacious and totally secluded home with pool, deck with views, and several patios, surrounded by lush jungle. You won’t see another person or house. The house could use a fair bit of maintenance and the back bedroom is a bit dark, but the living room is bright and welcoming as is the master bedroom. Host communication was very good. We really enjoyed hiking and beaches at the Reserva Natural de Las Cabezas de San Juan, and El Yunque National Forest. Great dinner at the laid back La Estacion restaurant in Fajardo. We also did a trip to Old San Juan, which was very touristy but worthwhile.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marisol G.

15 June 2024

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

Seclusion at its best

Beautiful home tucked away in the rainforest

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisia S.

25 February 2025

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

Great choice for our stay. Host was also great.

What a gorgeous and relaxing environment to be in. Lovely, remote and quiet. The home was comfortable. Be aware that being in a rainforest, you will experience rain showers daily. Lots of moisture, inside and out. This isn't a complaint by us. The lack of a washer and dryer was difficult. Towels and clothes never dried out. We didn't take this into consideration.We expected two king beds as listed. However, they were queen beds. If it's in the listing, that's our expectation. That part of the listing should be corrected by the host.If staying in this area of Puert Rico again, we would happily book this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V., Arlington, Texas

31 December 2023

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

Really enjoyed our stay

If you want to experience the country side of Puerto Rico. This house is for you!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

28 June 2024

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

Beautiful rainforest setting

Very friendly and responsive host. Comfortable accommodations and very private. Loved the private pool and rainforest experience. Small Appliances were dated - toaster, coffee maker, microwave- but functional. Some distance to services and beaches. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 July 2023

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

Great property and location

Location and property itself is superb. Very peaceful and private. Some of the home could use some updating but overall enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

30 March 2024

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

Paradise Discovered!

This is a house in a absolutely beautiful setting! The flora and fauna is absolutely delightful! The pool is a highlight-a wonderful spot to return to after a day of discoveries! We plan to return on our next visit to Puerto Rico. Thank you Margarita and Antonio!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie D.

29 January 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

This property is good if you are not looking for a top-of-the-line rental, as with all VRBO there were good and bad aspects. The good: Home is in a beautiful location, tons of privacy and very spacious. The pool was amazing and plenty of body towels were provided. The property manager was very responsive with all questions and needs. The not so good: The beds are NOT king sized, they are queen. Half of the windows do not close, therefore rendering the air conditioner in the main bedroom useless. The broken windows also allowed bugs in, however, the frogs that also got in, ate the bugs, so not a big deal. The dishwasher leaks. The counters in the bathroom and kitchen were not thoroughly cleaned upon arrival and we had found a previous renters retainer left in the kitchen. The "bad" outweighs the good so I would rent this property again.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve c., SOMERSET

28 February 2024

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

February 2024

The place was great, we relaxed by the pool every afternoon after a day of sight seeing. After dinner we spent our time under the covered patio. It was a little hard to find, but well worth it

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

28 July 2023

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

Beautiful rainforest retreat

We had an amazing stay at the property! The lot is outstanding and it’s surrounded by lush tropical nature and coqui singing all night) enough space to fit comfortably a family of 3. Outdoor shower was my favorite along with the tub! Balcony overlooking the rainforest and a decent size pool were great too! Kitchen had everything we needed) very cozy place! we definitely will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael H.

20 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rainforest getaway.

Beautiful property. Pool was amazing deep in the rainforest very private. Antonio and Connie were very accommodating. I wished we had more time to enjoy the place we stayed very busy on the trip. And had a great kicking off place for everything in the north east corner of the island!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ORLANDO D.

11 January 2023

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

Your private forest house

Just at the edge of El Verde/Yunque area. Excellent host communication. Good green areas and a clean pool. The inside of the house provides an open kitchen/dining/family. Good balcony for sunny days. Covered terrace and BBQ area for outside cooking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

David S.

24 March 2024

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

secluded

The place was amazing for getting away from it all! Totally secluded. Loved the pool and the Landscaping was amazing. So many different flowers and fruits. A bit far away from the beaches. Miles don't mean minutes. Would have liked the owners to point out some cool local spots that were minutes from the house but had to find them on our own. One we found on our last day and would have loved to explore more. I would go back.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi C., Indiana, USA

4 April 2023

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

Peaceful paradise

We had an amazing time at this location. It was, just as described, a wonderful escape into the exterior bits of the rainforest. We felt like we got to hear and see more things staying here than when we visited El Yunque. The sounds at night were awesome. The house was open and refreshing. If you're a fan of rural living and enjoy being away from the crowds, this is the place for you. We didn't want to leave, that is for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

9 April 2023

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

Beautiful secluded getaway!

Great place for our family to use as a home base while we explored the east end of the island! Our boys loved the pool and yard, and the house was 10-40 minutes from everything we wanted to do - beach, snorkeling tour, El Yunque, great restaurants, old San Juan, etc! Great communication and easy check in/out. Rainforest noises did take a bit to get used to at night, kinda like indoor camping. Great spot if you want to stay out of the tourist traps and resort areas and get a bit closer to the “real” Puerto Rico.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maricelie R., Loxahatchee, FL

18 July 2023

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

Rainforest Paradise

The location of this property is absolutely stunning!!!! The sounds of the coqui’s in the evenings throughout the night.. it’s a true rainforest experience. We were a little taken back by the conditions of the house. It could be cleaned out and polished up a bit even if it is difficult to update or remodel at the time. It’s not a home I would bring the whole family if you plan on staying indoors much but there is so much to experience in Puerto Rico that you probably wouldn’t be. It’s a comfortable place to sleep. There is cold a/c in the rooms and we didn’t have problems with anything while we were there. The pool is perfect! We did enjoy spending time at the pool enjoying the nature and landscaping. The hosts are great!! They were very accommodating, friendly and hospitable.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T., Louisville

2 August 2021

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

Tranquil Paradise

This is a phenomenal property tucked into the rainforest with incredible landscaping and lush tropical flowers. The pool is a getaway from the world and the perfect spot for a refreshing dip in the morning or in the muggy afternoons. The bedrooms are nice and cool and fans throughout the living space make the temps comfortable inside the house. Thoughtful details including fresh flowers in vases, pool towels, two coffee makers and extra toiletries made for a delightful stay. We woke up every morning feeling blessed to be in paradise. And so much better than a crowded resort! Great Location!! You are about 20 minutes from Playa Fortuna (our fave) and Luquillo beaches (great food at the kioskos in Luquillo just along the highway) and an easy 45 from snorkeling trips and kayaking in Fajardo. If you book, try the FamCoop grocery nearby. We didn't have much success at Ralph's but you'll find everything you need at the FamCoop including a birthday cake for our teenager. Thank you for sharing this amazing home with visitors.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel Q.

5 January 2019

Rainforest Paradise

We stayed in Villa Illusion from December 30 to January 2 to celebrate New Year’s with a group of close friends. It was the perfect getaway! The house is situated in the El Verde sector in Río Grande, which borders the El Yunque National Rainforest and is conveniently only 45 minutes away from the San Juan metro area. The house is inside a secure gated community. There is a gate at the entrance of the community and another at the entrance of the property. This was a plus! We felt very safe and very secluded at the same time. And the best part is that all the properties within the gated community have over 5 acres so each house is very private and you basically have the feeling that you are alone in the rainforest without neighbors. The house is nestled within a cove made up of huge and beautiful trees. Really a treat for nature lovers who want to get away and rest and relax and enjoy the cooler temperatures of the mountains. The house is a rustic country house and it has everything you need! All ammenities, dinnerware, towels, pillows, quilts, air conditioners in all bedrooms, hot water, outside bbq, wifi and smart TV! Antonio and Connie, the property owners, were so nice to meet us at the property to show us around and give us personal recommendations as to where to go and what to do. After doing our groceries we never had to leave the house and really enjoyed our time relaxing and exploring the grounds in full contact with nature at Villa Illusion. We had fun! We will be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D.

25 December 2022

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

Relaxing getaway

Home was perfect for the 4 of us. Home had everything we needed. (We didn’t cook or use the TV) Property is tucked away on edge of El Yunque Pool is refreshing Owners provided information we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen g.

26 June 2022

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

Amazing Trip!!

The property was in the midst beautiful setting I've ever seen. The pool was amazing! Falling asleep to the sounds of the rainforest has me wondering how I will sleep back at home. Food. So much around from the kiosks to restaurants. Never had a bad meal close by. The owners are amazing very attentive and even bought beach chairs to use. The view from the house to the pool was amazing and we always looked forward to jumping in the pool after a long day at luquillo or playing golf at Rio Mar. Thank you all for the wonderful stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

28 April 2022

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

Tranquility in the Rainforest

What a nice, very secure place to relax and listen to the sounds of nature. Amazing pool and plants and flowers and no mosquitos. Not one but two security gates, never saw another car while we were there.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

15 March 2022

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

Well equipped, great view.

The house is comfortable and exceptionally well-equipped. The kitchen is made for cooking with high quality pots and pans, knives, and so on. There are loads of spices, condiments, and even some olive oil for cooking. Another nice touch: beach chairs and towels waiting for you to use. We found good restaurants not far away (check out Brisas de Mar), but also cooked for ourselves and enjoyed meals at the outdoor table. A couple of questions came up and the owner responded immediately.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aric B.

3 March 2022

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

Beautiful nature

I was wonderful to go to sleep every night to the sounds of the rainforest.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Haley D.

18 February 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Amazing location! home still needs some maintenance...

The location of this property is 10/10. WOW! We booked our stay at the house for 8 nights....Located just at the edge of El Yunque rainforest, the nature surrounding the home is absoultly magiacal. Falling asleep to the singing tree frogs at night was so peaceful. The pool area is picture perfect and a great place to hang out in the late afternoon with drinks. Check in was easy and hosts were communicative. HOWEVER, the home in the current condition as it is leaves much to be desired. It rained for several days, as it does in the rainforest, and there were some major issues with flooding inside the home. We had to end our stay a few days early because it was so damp and humid inside from all the water coming in that it was no longer comfortable to stay there. Hosts were very understanding and refunded us for the last two nights and we thank them for that. Hopefully the hosts will make the necessary repairs to the home before the next guests come to stay. If I were considering this rental i would ask the host before booking to avoid this happening as it is very likely that it will rain in the rainforest.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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