Whale Watcher Beachfront at Pools Beach with Amazing Views

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 3

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Kitchen
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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Rincon

Sandy Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Steps Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Domes Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Mayagüez (MAZ-Eugenio María de Hostos)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

We are the only vacation rental on beautiful Pools Beach.. Our property includes two apartments that can be rented independently or together as a guesthouse. Each of the 2 units has a master bedroom with AC & a queen bed and a sleeper sofa in the living area. Each apartment can sleep 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children comfortably.

From your balcony you have an unobstructed view of the beach and ocean, enabling you to see whales, surfers, and spectacular sunsets. The break at Pools Beach is a renowned surf destination in Puerto Rico, calm day wading pools next to the house are a treat for all ages!

We are within walking distance of restaurants and night life but far enough away that you can just enjoy the sounds of waves. A convenience store, surfing lessons/rentals, and beachfront yoga are also down the street.

Our Home is perfect for those seeking a romantic getaway on a quite Caribbean Beach or surfing enthusiasts seeking an amazing beach break. Ours is a hidden gem that keeps quests returning year after year.

The local Econo Supermarket is an easy 7 minute drive and has almost everything you would find in the States… The Lighthouse is only 4 to 5 minutes away and a great place to enjoy a sunset. Many more restaurants and culture awaits you in the Rincon Plaza.
We are dog friendly for pets under 20lbs.

Property manager

James Westfall

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 110856

About the area

Rincon

Located in Rincon, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Beach and Crash Boat Beach.

Rincon

What's nearby

Sandy Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Punta Higuero Light - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Rincon Central Plaza - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Steps Beach - 10 min drive - 3.3 km
Domes Beach - 10 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Mayagüez (MAZ-Eugenio María de Hostos) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ola Sunset Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Harbor Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪The Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Calypso Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Big Kahuna Burger - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Watcher Beachfront at Pools Beach with Amazing Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Watcher Beachfront at Pools Beach with Amazing Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Watcher Beachfront at Pools Beach with Amazing Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Watcher Beachfront at Pools Beach with Amazing Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rincon apartment building is just steps away from Sandy Beach and Playa Pools. Playa María and Playa Punta Higuero are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

R W.

6 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

22 Feb 2025

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

Great stay

This was our third stay here and we love it every time! You can’t beat the location.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin T.

9 Nov 2024

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

Whale Watcher

We stayed at Whale Watcher for three nights, and as I sit here writing this review I wish we had stayed longer. The view from the balcony is amazing, possibly the best in the Sandy Beach area. There is no air conditioning in the unit, so it gets a bit damp and hot but we knew that going in. The bedroom is airconditioned, but it may need to be maintained because it struggled to keep the room cool. Aside from that, we loved this place. It is not fancy, it is not new, it is just an amazing beach house with a million dollar view. It is quiet, secluded, safe, and easy to access. The check-in was smooth and the owners even allowed us in a little early since the place was ready for us. Parking was great, location amazing. Spacious for two people, plenty of room for three if you bring a child and having two bathrooms was great. I am so glad I finally decided to rent this house after looking at all the available units. Great place.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyloah O.

9 Apr 2024

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

Bliss

Our stay at The Pink House at Pool’s Beach was a much needed get away from hectic life. The sound of the waves, cool breezes, gorgeous beaches, and easy access to great restaurants made our vacation pure joy. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The property manager Yazmin was helpful and responded immediately to our questions. Overall, it was a perfect stay. Thank you!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin J.

26 Mar 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach

The beach and location are superb. The apartment leaves some things to be desired, but that was expected from the photographs. We didn’t have warm water while we were there, but it was warm enough outside to not bother us too much. They were working on the solar panels that heated the water when we left so that should be addressed for the next visitor. The place is in a great location. You can’t beat the view from the balcony. The property manager and her husband were friendly and helpful. The husband responded to our hot water issue and, even though it was not fixed while we were there, he grabbed a couple of coconuts off the tree next to the property for us, which was a treat to enjoy on the balcony. Great coffee a 100 yards down the street at Java Jakes, and the best fish tacos ever across the street at Jack’s Shack. Three days was the perfect amount of time at this place. Off to find a hot shower! lol

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

18 Dec 2023

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

Perfect location for a getaway

This was our second time staying at the property and we had a wonderful experience both times. What you see in the photos is what you get - a nicely furnished condo with the best views you can imagine. Beach access is super easy and surfing opportunities are right at your doorstep. Highly recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

25 Oct 2023

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

The best views

Waking up to the sound of the ocean every day snd watching the sunsets every night…fabulous!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewing F.

3 May 2023

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

One of a kind property and Rincon Experience!

Pink house is one of the few remaining 'old school' rentals in Rincon, with most of it's coastline consumed by cookie cutter villas and condo towers. It's a simple place with two units, both have oceanfront access and views. The beefy concrete construction means you won't hear a peep from your neighbors, and the large private veranda (20' long!) offers STUNNING views of the surf and open seas beyond Pools Beach. The beach isn't great for swimming due the coral and sandstone formations, but it's super quiet - all week we never saw more than a few people at a time walking or watching the surfers. Keep an eye out at sunset for the handful of pelicans that will roost in the tree next to the unit, they were excellent neighbors. Sandy beach is a 3 minute walk from the back door, but I recommend walking past the restaurant before swimming, the end closest to the Pink House has a pretty serious undertow. Despite a housekeeping snafu that led to us arriving to an uncleaned unit, the property manager quickly arranged for cleaners that evening, and an issue with the hot water (an island reality) was sorted out first thing Monday morning - we can't recommend this place highly enough. The surf sounds with the seas breaking on two sides of the point across multiple limestone reefs alone set this place apart, but the cool, funky vibe and effectively private beachfront make the Pink House a truly one of a kind experience. Someday (hopefully not soon) Pools Beach will fall victim to the cookie cutter condo invasion, so take the leap and stay here while you can - you'll not regret it!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke L.

16 Apr 2023

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

Perfect location

The location was perfect. Restaurants are either walking distance and a short 5 minute drive. The town is quite and beautiful. I unfortunately had to get work done during this trip but the wifi and power were consistent all week to get what I needed done. We'd probably come here again in the future. 10/10.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H.

13 Apr 2023

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

Best Location

Close to all the best surf spots with the most amazing view. Will definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

17 Dec 2022

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

Amazing time!

This was the perfect rental in Rincon. Being able to stay right on the beach was amazing. The view from the balcony was breathtaking. The house was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael U., Baltimore

14 Oct 2022

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

Perfect

Exactly as advertised. Two bathrooms a huge plus. Will look here first next time we are in Puntas.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Homan M., Boston, MA, United States

12 July 2022

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

Incredible

This place is at an incredible location with direct balcony view and immediate walking access to your private beach. We ate breakfast on the balcony above the water every day. Indoor decor/coloring/appliances are a little dated and could use some renovating. PR won't have central AC/consistent hot water/consistent electricity like mainland USA so that's not the a ding against any host. There is a working AC unit in the bedroom and both bathrooms had running hot water showers (weather dependent). We had 1-2 blackouts each day that lasted 3-5 minutes. Overall, great beachfront location in a safe and cozy place with lots of food options nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

29 Nov 2021

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

Private Getaway

Absolutely amazing location where you essentially have a private beach steps from the door. Very clean, definitely a bit outdated on the interior (some windows don’t really open / close). For the surfers, while the private beach is great, you likely won’t be surfing pools right out front, but Maria’s and Domes are a 5 min. drive. Lastly, no hot water was kind of a bummer.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

13 Oct 2021

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

Crashing waves

Thankfully they had availability at the last moment and were able to fit us in Amazing views and easy access to all

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

23 July 2021

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

Vacation stay for 4 nights

This property was everything we wanted out of our stay in Rincon. It was clean, easily accessible, and had everything needed for a good stay. There is a few restaurants close by, and the kitchen also has everything needed to cook in as well. We also really appreciated the binder with tips/things to do. Will definitely stay here again if we visit Rincon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

tania w.

19 July 2021

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

3 nights

First day was a very hot day so there was no cross breeze at all.. lots of ceiling fans but was just too hot inside! A/c in bedroom was perfect but if you had another in living room bed was rough!! Otherwise the place and location was great!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

3 July 2021

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

great property

Will 100% be returning

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

23 Mar 2021

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

Good experience

Great view and great location. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

daniel b.

2 Jan 2021

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

Wonderful

Location was amazing. This was perfect for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

23 Jan 2020

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

Pink House Paradise

Absolutely loved our stay here and would definitely return! Was amazing waking up and getting to check the surfing right out front of our house. From the house you can walk right out to the rocks and watch the sun setting all the way over the horizon :) Doesn't get much better than that!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tamera B.

24 Aug 2019

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

Truly wonderful!

My husband and I wanted to get away for our 30th anniversary.... what a beautiful place! We had to bump up our plans due to a family situation. It was a last minute booking and couldn’t have been easier. Laly, the property manager was very prompt in getting back to us. It was the “slow” season in Rincon.... and I loved it. The house has a view that is truly beautiful. We spent 90% of our time at the house, which is unusual for us. I watched the sunsets every night. The house only has two apartments, which allowed for privacy, which is what we were looking for... considering it was our 30th... 😉. Planning on coming to stay here again..... sooner rather than later. Thank for your hospitality and your beautiful beach house!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Perry W.

8 Mar 2018

An Amazing View!

Accommodations were comfortable and what we were looking for. The view was amazing. Just around the corner from the point at Dome beach. If you can go now, do so. Surf is up from Nor'easters and over 25 foot swells.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ed M.

28 Mar 2017

Great spot!

Killer location, awesome view. Perfect for the laid back traveler looking for sun and surf.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Al B.

8 Mar 2017

Beach Bums Paradise!

Love the location of the Whale Watcher, and Pools Beach has got to be one of the most chill spots on earth. As far as the apartment it has all you need. Some updates to the finishes could make it a bit more homie, but your time isn't really spent indoors. Will stay again for sure. Love it

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Hosted by James Westfall

Languages:

English, Spanish

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