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Rustic 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom House With Ocean View, Walk To The Beach

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Beach
Beach
Beach
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Playa Santa, Guanica
  • Santa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • La Jungla
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gilligan's Island
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mayagüez (MAZ-Eugenio María de Hostos)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom House With Ocean View, Walk To The Beach

The Space

You will not find many places that so truly reflect the true Puerto Rican beach town vibe -- a little gritty, a little old school, and amazing for the natural beauty and old world Latin charm. The house will comfortably fit 8, with one master bedroom, one kids room with bunk beds and a pull out bed, and a separate upstairs suite accessed by an exterior stairway that has a king bed, several cots and a separate bathroom. Lots of outdoor patio space, internal living space is small, but you should be outside enjoying the weather! Perfect for one large family or two families with a couple kids each.

Guest Access

Three beaches within a 5 minute walk (and that's beach walking, not city "walking"), great local gems, but also McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Chili's and mainland style grocery stores within a short drive. Two malls, the cities of Ponce (museums, the Don Q mansion, the famous firehouse, etc.) and Mayaguez (the zoo, the university, etc.), surfing in Rincon, fishing and relaxing on Gilligan's Island, the colonial village of San German, the Guanica Dry forest preserve, coffee farms, native ruins, Arrecibo, golf, casinos and many other attractions within. 30-40 minute drive.

Interaction with Guests

We live in Boston, accessible by phone/text/email, but have a great caretaker to welcome you to the house and be nearby for any issue.

The Neighborhood

Three beaches a walking distance from the house, and some food windows a short walk away, and lots of nearby restaurants, gas stations, and stores a short drive away. It's a small beach town so most things get quiet early, though there is a pool hall down the street if you are adventurous.

Getting Around

No real public transport. Need a rental car.

Other Things to Note

The house is rustic -- no phone, AC only in the two first floor bedrooms (nice breeze in the upstairs bedroom), three bathrooms in old-school lovely neon pastel colors, tv and vcr/dvd player with no cable. You can pull a solid cell phone connection, but hopefully you are looking to disconnect. It's a get-away designed to get away, not stay connected to work or your favorite tv shows.

Property manager

Mach

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please respect the neighbors -- it is a family neighborhood.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 702325

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Guanica

Located in Guanica, this holiday home is in a rural area. Gilligan's Island and Guanica Dry Forest Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include United Nations Biosphere Reserve and Excursiones Ecoboriken Inc.. Scuba diving, snorkelling and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Playa Santa, Guanica

What's nearby

  • Santa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Jungla - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gilligan's Island - 21 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Playa Cana Gorda - 28 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Bioluminescent Bay - 38 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Mayagüez (MAZ-Eugenio María de Hostos) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Nuevo Baden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alexandra Restaurant @ Copamarina Beach Resort - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kioscos de Ensenada - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carlito's Kitchen and Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom House With Ocean View, Walk To The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom House With Ocean View, Walk To The Beach?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom House With Ocean View, Walk To The Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rustic 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom House With Ocean View, Walk To The Beach located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Santa Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of La Jungla and Playa Las Pardas. Playa Jaboncillo and United Nations Biosphere Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ayman A.

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

Great place location is amazing beautify town

Great
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter N.

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

Comfortable, quiet, commendable ...

As an elderly couple only, we didn't need a 3-bdrm family house, but the location -- enabling us to easily split our time between lazing on beaches and exploring the western-southwestern region of Puerto Rico -- combined with the rate for two weeks were attractive.Two welcoming beaches (with ample shade) are within a few minutes drive.Kitchen is well equipped. Large "supermarket" within easy driving distance. A/C in master bedroom more than adequate.Note: aging green Mustang convertible-driving proprietress of eminently affordable restaurant within a few minutes walk of the house concocts one of the BEST Piña Coladas on Puerto Rico!Can readily recommend this house for certain travellers.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kirsty N., Keller, TX

Not luxurious but a great house

The house was exactly as described and met my family's needs perfectly. Loved the location and the outside space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H., Los Angeles

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

Amazing experience

The host and property manager were very responsive, thank you so much Joe and Machua! The home was nice and the outdoor space was EVERYTHING! The stars above the home at night is a must see.. If you book this place, PLEASE take advantage of the view of the stars with all the lights off. It’s really special. The local dogs and cats are so friendly!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susanna B., BRIMFIELD

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

Sunshine and sea views

Over all we enjoyed our stay in this usually quiet neighborhood of single family homes. Its just a few minute walk down the hill to a nice beach, where we swam early morning and had it to ourselves. Weekends the beach is really busy so we went exploring elsewhere, Lots of interesting destinations for day excursions We noticed quite a few people walking the loop in the morning and evening so location seemed quite safe and friendly. The house is adequate tho not particularly attractive & It could use some TLC. The kitchen appliances all worked and there is a shaded back area to hang hammocks and lots of comfortable outdoor seating to enjoy. Which we did. The front porch was very nice in the morning for coffee too. One of our favorite things was the excellent local fish market down by the dock, that was a real luxury. The caretakers were helpful and showed up when we needed them-- like finding the hidden light switches. A downside for us --we're retired folks used to a quiet rural life -- was the fancy rental house next door, which dominates the backyard and the weekend visitors who tended to late nights and loud music. Oh Well...
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

chantel D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Boston family

The house was nice it definitely needs updating. The tv did not work or the dryer. The house could of been a little bit cleaner, the bathrooms especially other than that. The house was in a beautiful location very safe neighborhood the view from the house was priceless with a little bit of updating the house would be perfect. I would highly recommend this house for your vacation to get away and relax. Thanks so much for allowing my family to be in your home
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Quiet piece of heaven

This is a large, bungalow size residence with ample room for a large group. The three bathrooms, large outdoor porch and patio make it great for a hanging out and finding time alone. I would equate the house with a Super 8 in terms of the quality of the rooms, mattresses, and general accommodations. The only games available were cards and scrabble. I'd encourage you to bring your own and leave them there to enhance the space. There is a fantastic mangrove beach just a few blocks east of the house, a little access point called shark tooth beach just a half a block away. This is a great area to explore!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mary G.

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

Great location to experience authentic puerto rico

The place is nothing fancy but it is roomie. There is air conditioning in the bedrooms which was most important. And the fenced yard was good for my dog

4/10 Poor

Zulma H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not sure if I do Air BBN after this first experience

The location of this property was good, 5 minutes from the beach. The size of the property was comfortable. The property needs lots of base updating, which was wrongly advised as rustic. Lots of roaches all over the kitchen and we had to by roach spray and do major cleaning in order to use the kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

Oscar T.

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

Very Nice Thank You

Everything Was Great thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Efrain C.

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

Christmas vacation

The Stay at the house was great, second time staying this year . Would definitely return on my next vacation and would recommend this house .
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Efrain C.

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

Family vacation 2019

Second time staying at this house . Stayed for 2 weeks this time and the family and I enjoyed it very much . The house is on a great location and they did two good upgrades , new flat screen TV and AC on the second level . We had a great time . Will definitely stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

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

Playa Santa

We loved the ease of access to Gilligan's Island, and the local restaurant El Baden. The house had plenty of space, and was exactly as advertised.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

Wonderful home close to Playa Santa

Our three days here were not enough, we could have relaxed in this home for several more. While rustic, the place was very clean and the kitchen stocked with all the cooking things we needed. We we able to take nice walks and felt very safe. The outdoor spaces are great for just soaking up the weather and enjoying the neighborhood. There’s a nice restaurant close by called Umami that I can recommend (as well as the mojito shack by the beach)!

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

immaculately clean house w/ample areas for fam gathering & w/great location to enjoy PR best beaches

This house is located in a privileged spot with great breeze, ocean view and right next to the beautiful Playa Santa and Manglillo beaches. It is immaculately clean, has a fully stocked kitchen and sleeps many. The house is small but the porches and terraces are so spacious that they make up for it. The layout is perfect for bringing the family together to dine, chat,relax and enjoy the wonderful setting. We took our dogs and they were really happy at this place too. The owner and caretaker were very dedicated and committed to making our stay pleasurable. All in all a great experience for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Doris G.

Doris G. July, 2018

Great place! We really enjoyed our stay. The property has everything necessary and is very well taken care of as it is described on the website. We loved the beaches. Mr. Joe was very friendly and had everything ready upon our arrival. Thank you, Mr. Mach and Mr. Joe. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Efrain C.

Very nice , clean

Very nice,clean and spacious. The house has everything you need... really short walk to the beach and bars. Located in a very nice and quite location, just as described had a great time in the house with my family .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Abigail R.

Doesn't really tell the truth

Water was an issue... there was no water or very little pressure... they say there are linens but there was no linen for the king bed upstairs... not a good place to stay with a family and children...
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

MAGDA D.

GREAT HOUSE

House has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The inside is small but the outside space makes up for it and more. Near enough to beach so you can walk and at the same time keep away from the noise of the crowded beaches. Loved Manglillo Beach. Lots more private than Playa Santa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lydia D.

Great time and place!

We have a great time. Plenty of space with a great backyard with a bar, and barbecuing. Also great porch and two Hamacas to take a siesta. The house has towels, eating utensils and cooking utensils, just bring yourselves, food and enjoy. It is a quiet street and close to playa Santa and other beaches in the area. We probably come back again during January or February of next year. And plenty of space to dispose of the trash as well! Yes we had a great time!!! The price is a dream!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Francisco J R.

OK. It needs love.

I spent many summers with my grandparents staying in several rental houses of the area. The beaches are pristine and you can breathe peace and nature In the air. This house has a great porch overlooking the ocean and it's steps away from the beach. However, with the house in question, we had several issues regarding the overall maintenance, which was almost nonexistent. The bathrooms, specifically the toilets, were cleaned before our arrival and perhaps the kitchen sink. Apart from that, the floors, window screens, ceiling fans, bed frames, windows, tables and chairs on the outside, table beside the clothes washer, and the upstairs bedroom were extremely dusty. Dust also saturated old exposed closets filled with leftover unusable items. Everything felt dirty, as if the house had been abandoned for months. Also, several window cranks were broken, so we couldn't open certain windows; the refrigerator had problems cooling down, so water filled the cheese drawer, and the second floor bathroom tiles were slippery and unattached to the floor. The trash can on the side of the house was full and smelly and had attracted hordes of flies that went inside the house as soon as we used the front door, which had a hole in the screen the size of my hand (the same was also true of the second floor room front door). At this point, I thought to myself: Doesn't Home Away charge me a cleaning fee? Anyway, the stairs for the second floor are rusted to the core and falling apart, and they are a dangerous hazard. My first night upstairs, I discovered that the door for that room did not lock at all due to woodworm and old age. Also the TV downstairs only had VHS or DVD choices because it is an analog, so you couldn't even watch local TV, which was what my grandpa wanted. This house has a lot of potential, but it needs a lot of love. Because of all these problems, we wasted precious time on the first and second day of our four day vacation dealing with issues which should have been dealt before we arrived. We paid our money, but the parties in charge did not do their job.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daianara R.

Nice

Muy comoda
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016

About the host

Hosted by Mach

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We live outside of Boston -- this is our family vacation home for us and our two boys.

Why they chose this property

The epitome of real Puerto Rico.

What makes this property unique

Nice ocean view, beautiful beaches, great relaxed beach town.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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