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Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!

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Beach
Property entrance
Right side of the property
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Playa de Marchiquita, Manati, Puerto Rico
  • Playa Mar Chiquita
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • La Poza de Las Mujeres
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Balneario Puerto Nuevo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Arecibo (ARE-Antonio Juarbe Pol)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

TV room with queen size sofa bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!

Villa Ilusion 2

Mar Chiquita beach has been declared one of the natural reserves in Puerto Rico!

Our property has the best view in the area and is a 3-5 minute walk and 1 minute driving to the public beach (Mar Chiquita). This beach is considered a Nature Reserve in Puerto Rico. There are only 12 other nature reserve areas in Puerto Rico. In the vicinity, there are three other beaches really nice too! (La Poza de las Mujeres, La Esperanza beach and Los Tubos beach).

From the beach property, you have a spectacular 180 degrees ocean view from the outside terrace! You can enjoy the ocean breeze, moon, and stars in the sky from the outside deck!

The house has an indoor living and dining area, a family room with smart TV, cable connection, and free wifi internet access. It has a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, electric stove/oven, toaster, coffee maker, etc.

The first bedroom is the master room, with a queen-size bed and a private bathroom. The second room has 1 bunk bed (twin/double) and an additional twin bed in the same room. The third bedroom has a queen-size bed. The bathroom is located between bedrooms 2 and 3. All rooms have ceiling fans and air conditioning, as well as a dresser and double closets. The family/TV room has a queen-size sofa bed, air conditioner, and ceiling fan which can be used as a fourth bedroom.

There are a covered ocean front terrace, an outside deck, and a BBQ grill area in the garden of the property. In addition to air conditioners in bedrooms, the house has ceiling fans and operable windows with screens.

Amenities: tabletop games, linens, towels, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, dishes.

There is an outside garden area for smokers since there is a no smoking policy inside the house.

The grocery store and bakery is within walking distance of the house. One minute by car! In this bakery, you can eat breakfast, lunch, or take away food.

Minimum stay - 3 nights

Property manager

Ita Espinosa
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
1 pack & play, stroller, high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
Parties are not permitted
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No illegal drugs or heavy drinking Conserve energy at all times

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
Note from host: Parties are not permitted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manati

Located in Manati, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Carribbean Cinemas Barceloneta and San Juan Artisan Distillers 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 Cano Tiburones Nature Reserve. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Playa de Marchiquita, Manati, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

  • Playa Mar Chiquita - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Poza de Las Mujeres - 11 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Puerto Rico Premium Outlets - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Balneario Puerto Nuevo - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Dorado Beach - 38 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fu Hou Sushi Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view! located?

This family-friendly Manati holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Playa Mar Chiquita and Playa Los Tubos. Playa Las Palmas is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

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

Breathtaking beach house

Beautiful beach house with breathtaking ocean views of Mar Chiquita beach. The house is very clean, relaxing, big and comfortable. Perfect location with spacious porch facing the ocean. The host is amazing, literally just a phone call away. There is a food market, and a bakery close by. anrestaurant closerestaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

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

Amazing place

The house was great and had an amazing view. Close to wonderful beaches. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl V., AZ

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

Relaxing

Great location. Beautiful views. Clean, comfortable & close to Mar Chiquita cove. Host responded quickly to any concerns. Would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie L., Corydon

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

Annual PR trip

The house and the views were beautiful! The outside seating is ideal to enjoy the breeze and sunshine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Beautiful location!

Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita was a wonderful place to stay for my wife, a Boricua from Bayamon, and several adult kids--all of us traveled from Texas and Ohio to be together. The location overlooking the ocean near Playa Mar Chiquita is splendid and peaceful--especially the second floor patio. The house was spotlessly clean, large, and very comfortable with excellent AC and Wifi. The kitchen was well stocked and all three bedrooms were well provisioned including bath and beach towels. There is private parking for three vehicles and the home is only 1 minute from the beach and 2 minutes from a small grocery store by car. The beach was an 8 minute walk. The town of Manati is an easy 10 minute drive, including to the cinema, multiple restaurants, and shopping. The airport and Old San Juan are an easy 45 minute drive. The owner was rapidly responsive to all questions and inquiries via text and email. Overall, this was a great place to stay and we'd love to return. I highly recommend it and am grateful for such a perfect vacation with family in a great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn L.

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

Amazing ! Relaxing ! What a view!!

My family enjoyed our time here , the views of the ocean , sunset to the left and sunrise to the right is just perfect . The communication was on spot . Mar chiquita just down the road . the sound of the waves were very relaxing . Base in my FB pictures I had share this place with several friends .I will stay there again . Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

natasha a.

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

Return visit

Pleasant return visit to Villa Ilusion. Clean and cozy and wonderful location. Will return again. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Amazing stay!

We had an absolutely perfect time! The place is prettier, bigger and more welcoming than pictures show! The view is breath taking. Super close gorgeous beaches, great food and the prefect house.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Amazing perfect 10 stars highly recommend.

The interior of this beautiful home and modern appliances made our vacation simply amazing and stress free. The exterior of the property has a beautiful manicured landscape that compliments the view 100%. The interior of the house was Extremely Clean and the bed linens, towels etc very clean, basically New. The views are stunning and the sounds of the waves omg.. the list can go on !!!! Highly recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie P.

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

Clean and unbeatable views

Property is great and has everything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz F., Midlothian, VA

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

Awesome vacation

My family and I stayed here for a week and the pictures don't do it justice. The location was perfect, I loved sitting in the morning outside on the patio listening to the waves crashing in while sipping on a hot cup of coffee. Air-conditioning worked great, we had an issue with the microwave that was quickly fixed. Communication with the owners was easy and very responsive. We visited 3 of the many beaches in the area and had a blast, one which was recommended by Fernando ( Hacienda de Esperanza) can't wait to book our next trip here!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical vacation

We stayed for six days in the most beautiful house with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. The first morning there was a rainbow over the water and every day was better than the day before. The house is a five minute walk from a wonderful beach. There was some confusion when we arrived in Puerto Rico. We thought our host was meeting us at the car rental, so we lost some time getting to the house and arrived very late. Other than that, our stay was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Beach vacation

Wonderful views. Comfortable house. Deck was magnificent. Plenty of dishes and pots and pans. Great ice maker. Short walk or drive to Mar Chiquita beach. Fully stocked grocery store less than 1/2 mile away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Amazing View

We absolutely loved this place! What an amazing view from the deck. There is a lovely indoor/outdoor flow so you feel like you're out on the deck even when you're inside. We had pretty much all the amenities we needed to stay and eat in, if needed. There is a supermarket around the corner, but it is down a large, steep hill so a walk would be a workout. There is a walmart 15 mins away. There are some really good restaurants (blue azul, food trucks are great). We had the microwave stop working - the hosts were always very responsive and they bought a replacement the very next day. Great experience! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

natasha a.

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

Great view

Property with beautiful view and wonderful terrace. Great place to gather with local relatives. Easy 1 min drive to Mar Chiquita Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil M., Collingswood, New Jersey

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

What a view

Great neighborhood, fantastic deck, clean house, lots of amenities, big bedrooms with comfortable beds, safe and secure, groceries and other needs nearby, beautiful sights all close.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

IVELISE A.

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

Espaciosa, vista espectacular, 5 min caminando a la playa

El lugar esta super comoda, espaciosa, una vista espectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

carmen o.

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

Great for family, relax, quiet, privacy the view is super nice

The price for comfort house is not Bad the property owners are serious and respectful. They guided us well.👍🏼 We will back In 2021🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B., USA

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

Excellent Vacation Experience!

We have just returned from a two-week stay at Maria Elena and Jorge's wonderful ocean front home in Manati, Puerto Rico. Their home is very well maintained and the owners could not be more welcoming and accommodating in every respect. The location of their home, on the North shore of the Island, was a perfect location from which to explore the area and the Mar Chiquita beach, a very short walk from their home was a delight. Everything we needed was a short drive away and the Island's Trade Winds kept us cool during our entire stay. The balcony was a favorite spot for us from which to watch the ocean and enjoy several meals. Overall a five star experience. Thank you Maria Elena and Jorge!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Wonderful Ocean side beach house

We had a great time relaxing at this house. The owners made it easy to check in and out and provided great information about local restaurants and activities. The owners were also very responsive when we had questions about the house. The house is within walking distance of the beach and we were able to explore much of the north coast from the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V., Golden Valley, Minnesota, USA

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay very much! The house has a breathtaking view of the ocean which we thoroughly enjoyed! We loved spending time on the patio enjoying the view and watching the waves. Even when it rains, there's plenty of sheltered room on the patio to enjoy the outdoors. The owners are wonderful and responsive to every request, and Lydia was also amazing - helpful and very friendly. There is a fully stocked kitchen and there's a grocery store very close by. The bed was comfortable and we slept very well. We didn't really need the air conditioning most of the time but used it at night for sleeping. The air conditioning units were very quiet. The beach is also very close (easy walk or drive), but not as calm as we expected. All in all, it was a great vacation. Ours was partially a "working vacation" - a time to step away from the day-to-day to work on our businesses away from the hubbub, so the internet access was greatly appreciated also.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana T., Tampa, Fl

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

Great place! AWESOME VIEW!!!

We have an amazing time in Villa Charespi. The house is very clean, comfortable beds and the kitchen have everything you need. The terrace is spacious and you can see the view from every angle. Jorge and Maria were great hosts and answered our questions immediately every time. Overall an awesome experience and one unforgettable Christmas sharing this wonderful place with my family. Thank you Jorge y Maria for sharing your beautiful beach house with us. We will definitely come back! Ana T.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

david w.

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

This home is better than advertised.

This home has the perfect location for someone that wants to see the whole island or just plant themselves on the beach. We travelled around a bit and had a great time. Lots to see and do in Puerto Rico. A beautiful beach is a 5 minute walk and so is a grocery store with a great bakery. Overall great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

A must stay!

This property was worth every penny! Not just because of the views and the house itself but the owners were so sweet and helpful. The communication between us was great! I was VERY hesistant at first because they wanted to meet us at the airport and we had to follow them. Having kids and it being our first time renting a home in PR, Now in days you never know.... But they eased my heart and concerns and were the most accomodating people you'll know. Everything was available in the home. Spacious and relaxful just like the pics! I give this over 4 stars!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ita Espinosa

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IBM retiree and semi-retired university professor born in San Juan, PR. Lived 12 years in the US, where we worked and attended graduate school.

Why they chose this property

The first time we came to the Mar Chiquita beach area we fell in love with the spectacular 180 degrees ocean view and we decided immediately to buy the lot and build the beach house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on a 50 ft cliff oceanfront with a 3-5 minute walk or 1 minute car ride to the public beach. There are other nice beaches in the vicinity too. We had visited other beach areas on the island but found them too crowded for us.

The house is very homey! You will feel this is your 'Home Away from Home!'

What makes this property unique

Spectacular 180-degree views of the ocean. Walking distance (3-5 minute walk or 1-minute car ride) to the public beach. House has a fenced yard, making it safe for children.

It is 7-10 minutes away from town by car, where you find restaurants, fast food places, pharmacies, shopping, and food stores. There is also a Casino in town, in case you are interested!

House has an equipped stainless steel kitchen; amenities such as table games, etc. Plenty of sitting space in the indoor terrace and outside deck, suitable for relaxation, while enjoying the spectacular 180 degrees Atlantic Ocean view during daytime or moon and stars in the sky by night!

Play & Pack, stroller, car and booster seats for small children, as well as toys, are available.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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