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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Stereo
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms2100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
  • Carabali Rainforest Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Luquillo Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Seaside stay .Your stay at this Mameyes II villa places you within 3 miles (5 km) of El Yunque National Forest and JungleQui Rainforest Ecoadventure Park. Carabali Rainforest Park and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Yunque National Forest - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Carabali Rainforest Park - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Luquillo Beach - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico Pan Panaderia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Frutera Las Flores - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carabalí Bar & Grill Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Carabalí - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Muralla Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 193732

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach to the airport?

This villa is 23.6 mi (45-min drive) away from the Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach to the beach?

This villa is 3.7 mi (14-min drive) from Luquillo Beach and 3.8 mi (15-min drive) from Playa Fortuna. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Wyndham Rio Mar Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

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

Yes, there's a private pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Villa Next To El Yunque Rainforest, A Little Paradise, 5-10 Mins From The Beach to downtown Río Grande?

This villa is 4.9 mi away from Río Grande.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

We loved our stay at this house. We have younger kids and they loved exploring the yard and swimming in the pool. The view of the surrounding mountains and rainforest is amazing. The mosquitoes were only bad at dusk on the more humid days. Otherwise we spent a lot of time outside. The inside of the house comfortably slept 10 people. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect

The house was wonderful. Great balcony and perfect pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna B., Chicago, IL

Nice House with Phenomenal Views

Villa Yunque provides a tranquil respite from the city. MY family of 9 enjoyed our time there outside of a few minor quibbles. Between the indoor and outdoor areas there was a good amount of room for us to spread out however, with only a single sectional in the main living area upstairs, we needed more space to lounge. As other guests noted, the wraparound porch has lovely views but would be more inviting if the furniture was more comfortable. The kitchen and other appliances could use some attention as well but overall it was a decent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Beautiful scenery. Very spacious. The one thing I would suggest is having a small refrigerator downstairs and maybe consider connecting those downstairs rooms to the upper part of the house. We had some of oir family in the 2 rooms downstairs and they had to walk out of the main house to get to thosth
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merl M., Spencerport, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This home was beautiful, spacious and exactly as described, the host was available when we needed her and the the view & balcony were amazing. The pool was clean and running and we had amazing relaxed time during our stay. Thank you Arturo & Ivonne.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sam L., Lawrenceville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Susana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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