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Oceanfront Vacation Rental with Magnificent View

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View from Master Bedroom Terrace (third floor)
Swimming pool
Lounge area of swimming pool
Gymnasium
Room on second floor facing ocean

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dorado, Puerto Rico
  • Dorado Del Mar
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Costa Dorado Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Dorado Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SIG-Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Vacation Rental with Magnificent View

The apartment is located in Villas de Playa I in the town of Dorado, readily accesible via expressway from the San Juan Airport. Dorado maintains the blend of a small town with all the ameinities of a large city, since it has become a bedroom community of San Juan.

The apartment is a three bedroom, three level walkup apartment, whose interior has been recently redone, next to the beach with an ocean view. The first level has the living and dining areas, a modern kitchen and a full bathroom, which is convenient since there is a sleeper sofa that converts into a queen sized bed in the living room. In addition to having air conditioning in every room, the living room/kitchen area is also air conditioned.

The second floor has two bedrooms, each with a private full bath. One of the bedrooms has a queen sized bed and faces the ocean; the other has bunk beds which sleeps three persons.Each room is air conditioned. The top floor holds the Master bedroomed,, which is also air conditioned, has a king sized bed, a full bath and a sitting area.

Among other facilities, there is a children's playground as well as two controlled access swimming pools, one of them a wading pool.

The property is next to the Embassy Suites and the Dorado del Mar Golf Club, both less than 5 minutes walking distance. From the apartment you can walk west along Sardinera beach ( beach in the Dorado Beach Hotel ) or exercise along the beach following the Rockefeller nature trail. The Dorado fishing village is next to the compound and you can buy fresh fish directly from the fishermen as they return from the sea around noon each day.

There are several fine restaurants in the area, including the award winning El Ladrillo, which is also an art gallery, as well as other delicious seafood restaurants next to the Dorado beach. If you are into trying typical Puerto Rican fritters, there are also kiosks along the beach to enjoy them.

You are close to three of the most visited tourist locations in Puerto Rico: the Bacardi Rum distillery, the Camuy caves and the Arecibo radiotelescope. The first is located to the east, reachable following route 165, which runs next to the ocean. The other two are to the west, near the town of Lares.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 919533

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dorado

Located by the ocean, this condo is in Higuillar, a neighbourhood in Dorado. Port of San Juan and Pan American Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dorado Beach and Escambron Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum or Sixto Escobar Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Dorado, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

  • Dorado Del Mar - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Balneario Manuel Morales - 8 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Costa Dorado Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dorado Beach - 15 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Reserva Natural Playa Grande - El Paraiso - 28 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orient House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rombo Asador Playero - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vagón - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Limo Viejo - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Vacation Rental with Magnificent View have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Oceanfront Vacation Rental with Magnificent View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Vacation Rental with Magnificent View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Vacation Rental with Magnificent View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Vacation Rental with Magnificent View located?

Located in Higuillar, this condo building is steps from Dorado Del Mar and within 3 mi (5 km) of Costa Dorado Beach and DiVine Spa. Balneario Manuel Morales and Ojo del Buey are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
Everything like listed. We had great time. Nice place for a family vacation.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Awesome property me encantó que todas las habitaciones tenían su propio baño, escuchar y ver el mar cerca.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eboni L T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, tough for “outsiders”
We enjoyed our stay at Jorge’s place. When we arrived, we were lucky that someone on the outside had the clicker to let us in because the guard never answered the phone. And, we didn’t know that anytime we got Uber Eats or DoorDash, the delivery drivers couldn’t call the guard to get in. We had to leave the villa each time, walk down the block to the gate, and use the clicker to let the deliveries in. That was VERY inconvenient, especially at night. Other than that, the villa was nice, the view was incredible, and it was as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dorado Life
The owners are fantastic! Everything about this place is amazing - absolutely no complaints. Safety and security is their priority !! I will be back !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and Comfortable
This was our second time staying in this unit. We really enjoyed being back! This is such a great location, with the beach just across the grass on the other side of the gate! Unfortunately, it was cloudy every evening we were there this trip, but we know from our previous stay that it’s a great location to enjoy the sunsets! The unit itself has been recently redecorated, and we love how much space there was for our family to spread out and relax. We had everything we needed for a great vacation. Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JK S., Northeasten PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Value in Paradise
This was our 2nd stay. The home was just as we remembered. It was clean, roomy and check in was a breeze. I love how Jorge and his wife are there to greet you in person. There is a pool and you are right on the beach. Its not the best beach however, your on the coast and in PR with many beautiful beaches near. I am looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
This was a very pleasant experience! Jorge was very helpful with the entire process and sent clear instructions on how to get there! The place is large and is not even 30 seconds from the beach and pool area! Just a short walk and you’re there! Once you exit the private gated community the plaza right next to you has everything you need from pizza, McDonald’s, Chinese food, clothing shopping and a supermarket! Definitely will be staying again. I also loved that the master had an additional sofa bed!! Great help when traveling with small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book it immediately!
Immediately book this place! It was the perfect get away for my family of 5 and there was still so much room left. We were immediately greeted with cold water bottles, AC, and my dad even got a beer! The beach is just a short walk from the back porch and we were allowed to use the Embassy Suites beach as well (as beaches in PR are not private). It's centrally located which was great to be able to be a 30min drive from everything we wanted to see. I cannot wait to come back again and visit
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 month (awesome discount fyi). The view of the waves, the ocean breeze, access to the beach steps away, pool nearby - wish we could stay longer. It was very quiet, being in the gated Dorado Del Mar neighborhood and the complex has its own gate. We hardly used the whole space, 3 bd/4 bath is a lot! There was good AC in every bedroom plus the 1st floor (main living space). Had some typical critters and some very friendly cats. We locked ourselves out once ( the sea breeze slammed the door!) and the owner called maintenance who got us back inside very quickly. We are just so happy with our stay! Our family will be reminiscing for years.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brad F., St. Paul MN, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachfront in a gated community
Villas de Playa 1 is a gated condo complex inside a very large gated community. The condo is very spacious with 3 large bedrooms, each with their own, private bathrooms, plus another full bathroom on the main level. Each bedroom has its own A/C unit, which was nice. The condo itself needs some updating and a more thorough cleaning, but the location, only ~100 feet from a beach and the ocean is amazing. The beds were very firm and could use updating. The appliances were newer and worked well. The large lanai facing the ocean was very nice too. Having our own washer/dryer was a nice plus. The owners are very responsive and own the unit next door. They supplied 6 beach towels, 4 chairs, a cooler and an umbrella. The complex has a large pool area which was barely used when we were there in January. We stayed 3 weeks. Puerto Rico has so many things to do and we really enjoyed our time there. Thanks Jorge!
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Everything was wonderful! We arrived so late, past midnight, the guard was incredibly helpful in taking us directly to our unit. Upon entering, everything was clean and organized, beach towels and chairs, patio furniture. The very best part was having four full bathrooms and air conditioning in every room!!! Thank you Jorge! We will definitely recommend you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Villa I've Seen in the Area
Our group of 19 rented a total of 4 villas in Villas de Playas 1 and 2 and stayed for 7 nights. This villa was by far the best and nicest one of all! Perfect location with amazing ocean views from all floors, beds were comfortable, villa was clean, has a washer/dryer, has everything you could need for a fun day at the beach, and within a couple of feet from a usable/swimmable beach! The beach has a barrier("rompe olas"), which made it very fun to be in with younger children and not worry about waves crashing on the shore. With 4 full bathrooms (1 in each bedroom) we had no issues getting our group of 6 plus an infant ready in the mornings. There is plenty of parking and we were never more than a few feet from our pedestrian gate. The owner was SUPER responsive, attentive, and accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dorado del Mar
Family of 3: 2 adults 1 4yrs old. Nice property, spacious, great working ACs and water heater. Ocean views from all the floors and direct access to the beach. Swimming pool also nice. Kitchen needs to be updated. Cabinets have this musty odor that takes over the first floor. Unit was clean and we could tell they sprayed for bugs before we got there by the dead roaches found on the first floor. No big deal for us since we understand from living in the Caribbean but another reason to change the cabinets. Owner super responsive and accomodating. Great dealing with him. Location was great with walk in access to beach. Easy to drive to grocery stores, restaurants and to the highway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandi B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Basically on the beach!
Had a great time! Will come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations
This property was ,overall , the best place you could stay when compared to what we seen around there. It’s one of the few 3 level properties that have a covered deck on the top with master bedroom. When we first looked out of 3 rd level room, we felt like we didn’t want to go down. Every bedroom had it’s own bathroom. Plus 1 more bathroom on first level. The owners were friendly and answered any questions we had. Access to beach felt like it was steps away. Easy walking distance to multiple places to eat by beach. Definitely will stay here again if circumstances allow it .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adelaida V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away!
The house is just as you see on listing. The ocean view is spectacular. Location is beautiful -Dorado.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Pablo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful ocean view privacy, we felt safe
Great location to relax and enjoy, wish we had 2 gate beepers to arrive at the complex at night, but guard's will answer most of the time and open for you. Thank you Jorge we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kristin W., Fredericksburg, VA United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location
We enjoyed our trip very much. Had a great time sitting in the back porch and listening to the waves at night. Everything was clean, tidy, and we really had a great holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Esteban S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends get away
This place was actually better than advertised. Clean, updated, 4 Full Baths beautiful view of the bay, awesome master suite with picturesque sunsets. The host was always available for quick questions. This place has Everything needed to enjoy Puerto Rico.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Javier M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Perfect location and property for our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Davie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very satisfied.
Would book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

carmen d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is excellent. Definitely will stay here again.
The pictures on the site doesn't do any justice to this gem. Perfect beach getaway.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Raquel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay!!
Clean, comfortable condo with all conveniences. Needs a little updating. Beach close by. Easily accessible. We enjoyed our stay very much!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armando L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation to island
The property was outstanding very clean and close to restaurants easy access to main cities and beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Oceanside location!
Great condo facility quiet and secure location. Walking distance to the beach. Condo was well equipped and maintained.

About the host

Your host

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I am retired chemical engineer. My wife's name is Cristy. We live in the near-by town of Guaynabo,but we come to the area frequently , normally every week-end since we own another unit.We are basically available all the time to answer questions.

Why they chose this property

We first bought in 2002 because of the proximity of Dorado to San Juan, so it only takes us 25 minutes to get home. At the same time, we were looking for a beach house directly on the beach, where you could walk and not have to take a car to the beach. We had several friends who also owned villas here, we had visited many times and knew of the well-kept grounds and peacefullness of the site.

What makes this property unique

When we first bought the apartmnent, I was stil working and this place provided the ideal site for decompressing during week-ends. Once we are here, we normally walk on the beach or along the golf courses, which provides a very enjoyable execise time.I enjoy listening to the sound of the waves as they reach the beach and read a book. We enjoy the beach and I have learned to cook for family and friends during the week end.
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