Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach

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Private pool and deck as part of the property

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Explore the area

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

El Yunque National Forest6 min drive
Carabali Rainforest Park7 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course7 min drive
San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tropical Villa at the foothill of the rainforest and 5-10 min. to the beach (20 miles from the airport, 30 miles from Old San Juan. Great location for nature, culture and beach lovers.

However, we do not allow parties, family reunions or events that could disturb our neighbors. Thank you for your consideration.

It is a two-story villa with porches almost around it. You can enjoy the tropical garden with a large swimming pool (NOT heated) An excellent retreat for relaxing, enjoying nature, sitting on the deck, playing dominoes, or jumping in the pool.

Close to all amenities, beaches(10min) restaurants (5min) hiking in the rainforest (we are located at the foothill of Rainforest El Yunque. Groceries in town (Rio Grande) Old San Juan 30 miles away.

Upper floor:
Living / Dining room;
Fully equipped kitchen;
1 Masterbedroom Queensize bed with bathroom;
1 Bedroom with two Full beds;
1 Bedroom with Queensize bed;
1 Bathroom with shower;
The two floors are connected with outdoor stairs

Ground floor :
1 Bedroom with Kingsize bed;
1 Bedroom with Full bed;
1 Bathroom with shower;
Laundry room;
Outdoors stairs to go to the next level.

Downstairs:

Entrance: Place for 3 - 4 cars;
Garden;
Pool

We have safety cameras installed on the outside of the house. (there are no cameras on the inside nor on the balconies) We do have noise detector (recommended by VRBO) that detect noise decibels but not conversations, simply to make sure our neighbors are not disturbed. We do respect our guest's privacy.

In Puerto Rico water and electricity outages can occur. We have a water cistern as a backup for water but in case of an electricity outage, there is no backup. However most of the time the electricity outage lasts a few hours. We do have a gas stove which will still allow you to cook.

Property manager

Yvonne and Jose Arturo Morell

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

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

Groups under 30years of age are not allowed. No other guests can be invited to the property other than the ones listed on the booking.

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

Property Registration Number 193732

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Río Grande

This villa is located in Mameyes II, a neighbourhood in Río Grande, and is in the mountains and near the beach. 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. Carabali Rainforest Park and Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

El Yunque National Forest - 6 min drive
Carabali Rainforest Park - 7 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 7 min drive
Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 9 min drive
Luquillo Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rico Pan Panaderia - ‬6 min drive
‪Hacienda Carabalí - ‬7 min drive
‪La Frutera Las Flores - ‬6 min drive
‪El Yunque Treehouse - ‬3 min drive
‪La Familia Bakery 2 - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach located?

Located in Mameyes II, this villa is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from JungleQui Rainforest Ecoadventure Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from El Yunque National Forest. Carabali Rainforest Park and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

12 June 2024

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

Pure Paradise

Wonderful house- great pool! Easy for the 10 of us to eat and enjoy everything together- I will miss the tree frogs and beautiful plants on the property 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

6 May 2024

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

Family Trip for son wedding

The house was clean and plenty of room, pool was perfect and the landscaping is absolutely beautiful. We recommend for sure!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

19 Apr 2024

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

Rainforest magic

Great location, big enough for 9 of us! Pool was a nice touch. Great communication with the owner.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

17 Apr 2024

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

Amazing stay

We had an amazing stay. The house was beautiful and spacious. The location was beautiful and the kids loved the pool. The hosts were communicative and helpful. The stay exceeded our expectations and we would definitely recommend this property to another family.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana C.

5 Mar 2024

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

Family getaway in Puerto Rico

We had a wonderful time. The property was everything we expected and more. Nothing was missing, everything was clean and ready for us. The pool was amazing. We had a great time with a multigenerational group of family and friends. There were so many things to do nearby, we will need to return to complete it all. The host Yvonne was very easy to communicate with and responsive. We loved our stay and hope to be back. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gretchen B.

3 Mar 2024

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

Lovely setting, with a few hiccups

We rented this house for two weeks for a family trip - two seniors, two adults, one child. The house is fine. The basement consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom, and is not connected to the upstairs. To get upstairs to the kitchen/living/dining areas, you have to use the staircase on the outside of the house. The setting is lovely, literally staying in the rain forest. The pool is wonderful. The wraparound balcony is also nice to enjoy. It rains a lot, which we were ready for. The no-see-um bugs are vicious. Use bug spray liberally. We found the beds extremely uncomfortable. I added some blankets with a top sheet to sleep on. This helped a bit. Blackout curtains, which were not present, should be there. The light shines in very early. The neighborhood is off the main drag, which is nice AND takes a little bit of time to get to. The kitchen is fine. The main concern that we had was that the power went out at 8pm on night 8. At 9am the next morning, we contacted the host, deciding to cancel the remainder of our trip. My dad and husband sleep with CPAP machines and didn’t get any sleep, and an entire refrigerator worth of food was wasted. Yvonne allowed us to cancel, and refunded us for the remaining 6 nights. She said that power outages are normal for PR, especially after the 2017 hurricanes, but every other house on the street had power. If outages are normal, I question the decision to not get a generator or solar panels so that electricity stays on for guests.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dot S.

15 Feb 2024

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

Villa el Yunque

Mameyes II Our stay at Villa el Yunque exceeded all our expectations. The villa was even more beautiful than the pictures could show. The rooms were nicely appointed and very comfortable. They were very spacious and the high ceilings made them very elegant. The kitchen was well equipped and the grill that was out on the porch was a welcome option. The living spaces had plenty of seating options and very easily accommodated our party of seven people. One of the many things that we enjoyed about the house was the gorgeous covered porch that wrapped around three sides of the house. We spend the majority of our time out there. The porch had several options of tables to enjoy meals at. There was plenty of comfortable seating where you could relax and enjoy the splendid views. The pool area and yard are beautifully landscaped. At night the pool area is especialy pretty. Since the house is so close to the El Yunque Rainforest each evening we were serenaded by the Coquis. These wonderful little frogs help make the area bug free. Last but not least the owners of this beautiful home were very helpful during our stay and we can’t thank them enough!!! D. Shea

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey H.

1 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful Rainforest Oasis

My family and I stayed here for 4 nights and we LOVED our stay! So relaxing and the frogs in the evenings are from a dream. Lovely home, great hosts. Highly recommend a stay if you’re in the area!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

alyson K., Buffalo, ny

23 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing

Had an incredible stay. The house was perfect for our group. The house was spacious and had everything that we needed. It was close to lots of activities and was incredibly peaceful.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

29 June 2023

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

Home away from home

We had a great time until the refrigerator went completely out to be honest. It wasn’t working that well when we got there, it started leaking and then went out called Yvonne and she replied back at a reasonable time other than that the property is wonderful. The pool is great and everything you need is right there and also not to mention it’s close to all the outdoor activities can’t wait to stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

15 Apr 2023

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

Great place for a large family

We loved the location next to el Yunque and close to Luquillo Beach

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver N.

3 Apr 2023

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Nice!

We had a great time at the house . The kids loved the pool. Location was fantastic and close to nearby restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C., Derry, NH USA

22 Mar 2023

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

What a wonderful week we had at this beautiful property.

This property was so accommodating for the ten of us and very spacious. The wraparound decks were so awesome. Such a pretty view no matter where you sat. Close to town and places to visit. The owners were quick to answer our questions within minutes! This was our first VRBO and it was a grand adventure!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

11 Mar 2023

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

Family Vacation

A lovely and clean house in a quite neighborhood. We loved eating outside in the huge balcony and listening to the coqui in the evening. It’s close enough to San Juan to do day trips. The pillows are pretty flat but we just stacked them. We really enjoyed this house and would stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Mar 2023

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

This is our second year staying at what we lovingly call “casita”. It is THE BEST. The house makes vacation so relaxing. The property is gorgeous, the rooms are comfortable, the town is adorable. It’s in the middle of so many destination spots. Yvonne was very responsive both before and during our stay. I can’t say enough good things!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

20 Feb 2023

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

Everything was great! Yvonne was really good at communicating with us throughout the process and they were so helpful! The house was clean and just as it was described. The pool was fantastic and the location was perfect! We hope to return in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kasia P.

28 Nov 2022

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As pictured

We had eight people in our group, ages ranging from 13 to 74. We had plenty of space for everyone. The house is nice and spacious. Good communication with the owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phran E.

25 Aug 2022

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

Rainforest Experience

Go to sleep by the croaking sounds of the coqui frogs. You are immersed in nature.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mistie B.

16 Aug 2022

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

We absolutely loved our stay. Our host was great.

We loved our stay. The house was beautiful. We were first concerned that the two bedrooms down stairs were not accessible from the upstairs but that concern quickly faded because the property was so secured comfort quickly set in. There was 9 people in our party and everyone of us loved the house. We hated to leave. We will be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley R., Clifton NJ

15 Aug 2022

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Getting together with Famil

Aug 6th-13th 2022. Excellent experience with this property. From security of property, to impeccable cleanliness of 5BR House & numerous supplies for Kitchen, to bedrooms & pool. Maintenence. This Home met ALL our expectations. The serenity it provides is breathtaking, In Rainforest. Yvonne & Jose ( owners ) always available for any concerns. We enjoyed all the nearby beach, shopping & adventure amenities. Got to visit Family in Cidra. Pay respects to my Son David. 9/9/21. "Little bit of Paradise" provides Ambience, comfort, & Peace. & Should be rented if anyone has the chance!! Shirley Robinson Milutinovich

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

12 July 2022

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Fabulous Tropical Getaway

We had an amazing time at this property. The location could not be better for visiting El Yunque and it is minutes to ziplining, two adventure parks, horseback riding and justva short hop to beaches. The town of Palmer is welcoming and boasts several nice shops and restaurants. The property itself is very well maintained and had lots of space for our family. We swam in the huge pool daily and thoroughly enjoyed coffee and coctails on the wraparound porch. We absolutely fell in love with Puerto Rico and the rain forest during our stay and would recommend it to anyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

14 June 2022

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

Wonderful stay

We stayed here for about 7 days and never ran out of things to do! We loved the rooms and the pool. I would say go to the grocery store before you get here! The fridge doesn’t stay too cold so maybe get Oatmilk instead of cows milk.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

April L., Orlando, FL

6 June 2022

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Beautiful home with pool!

Spacious home, comfortable and fit my family of 10. My mother in law, sister and oldest daughter had their own room. Great location!

Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erdem C., wayne ,NJ

3 May 2022

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Great location, fantastic view

Our family had a great Spring break. The villa is on the outskirts of the rainforest. Loved everything about the location of the house. Drive for 10 minutes, you can find yourself in the middle of the rainforest, cooling in one of the streams. Going to beach also takes less than 10 minutes. We loved crystal clear water of Luquillo beach. Pool was OK. Had a problem with the pump but the owner sent someone to fix the problem. The view from the balcony is amazing. Night time is a symphony that we are truly amazed. Neighbor’s rooster made us laugh. He is small but mighty with the sound. It was part of the adventure.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan Y., Danville, PA

22 Feb 2022

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Gorgeous Property!

Everything was so perfect!!! Great location in a quiet neighborhood with just the right distance to San Juan and local amenities! We will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne and Jose Arturo Morell

Greetings to our guests, beeing a culturally mixed couple Puertorican and Swiss, we love to spend our holidays in Puerto Rico. We love our house at the foothills of El Yunque as it reminds us of colonial homes with porches all around it, with breathtaking views to El Yunque (the national rainforest) which gives our place a peaceful natural feel... exactly what we like. We would like to share our home with our family, friends, and guests from all over the world to enjoy a peaceful moment to read, listen to the forest, talk through the night on the porch or to have a quiet romantic holiday. We hope you will enjoy discovering this beautiful island, and have a wonderful vacation.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy the Caribbean very much, specially the freshness and diversity of the rainforest and the beautiful beaches close by. Rio Grande is also centrally located not far from Old San Juan, ferries to other Islands and many activities to do close by.

What makes this property unique

Quick access to the rainforest, or the beach. Private pool on the property and a big garden with tropical trees. Huge balcony all around with view to the rainforest and ample enough to sit, or lie, whilst enjoying the sea breeze.