Casita El Paraiso -- Puerto Rico
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Overview
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
10 guests
14 nights minimum
House Rental
Located across the island from San Juan, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath rustic beach house is located in Playa Santa, Guanica, a hidden treasure well known to islanders; 5 minute walk from 3 different beaches; worlds away from the big resorts and touristy towns; looking for the real Puerto Rico? Here you go...
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
1 Super King1 King1 Bunk4 Singles
Bathrooms
3 Attached (ensuite)
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Reviews (7)
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kjc1601
126 contributions
Great Location
We only needed a place to sleep, make breakfast and put restaurant leftovers. This place was perfect. The location is nice with the Mangrove Beach, Manglillo Chiquito, right around the corner. You can put chairs in the water and read, chill and get some sun.
The location of the house was in a nice local, quiet neighborhood. Roosters woke us each morning which we enjoyed, some won't. Each bedroom had air conditioning and comfortable beds. The house does need some updates but if you are only there to sleep, as we were, it works. The front porch is a nice place for breakfast or cervezas in the evening. The back porch has the washer and plenty of clothes lines since the dryer doesn't work. Look to see if there is laundry soap because we bought some and there was some at the house. As stated above, at this time, the dryer didn't work nor did the television for local channels. That was fine with us.
There is an area in the front of the house which is perfect for a dog.
Restaurants - Unami is close by and has a nice menu. Make a reservation. El Divorcio in Sabana Grande has a great menu with very very generous plates, especially the burgers.
Visited February 2022
Written 6 March 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ortiz Family
1 contribution
Beautiful House
This house has an amazing view it’s walking distance from the beach and many local bars. All bedrooms have air conditioners. There’s plenty of linen and beds to sleep on. Joe is absolutely amazing he’s helpful and informative he welcomed us and told us about the many beautiful beaches PR has to offer. Highly recommend this home we stood 8 nights it was well worth it.
Visited August 2019
Written 5 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
machuam
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Written 6 September 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
neburnoloc
Charleston, SC1 contribution
Awesome Times!
We had a great time at Casita el Paraíso! Will do it again soon! Checked in 6/27, met Joe and his son, good people! The house was clean and all we needed was there; linens, cooking utensils, two refrigerators! BBQ, coolers. The outdoor area was ample, all covered, nice out door furniture. Two bedrooms in first floor have AC and full bathrooms, big second floor sleeping room; king size bed and 3 twin beds and full bath, only downer, no AC upstairs but plenty of fans. The house is old and needs a little bit of tender loving care, mainly paint, but don’t get me wrong, it is an awesome place! Nice neighborhood, walking distance to 3 great beaches, Playa Santa Rocks! splecialy on the 4th of July! I have a saying; you make your home wherever you go, and Casita el Praiso was our home for 9 days! Thank you Joe and Mr Machua! Will do it again soon!
Ps, the photo is our front porch view!
Visited July 2018
Written 7 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
machuam
Ruben — Glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you visit again soon!
Written 19 July 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nancy H
1 contribution
Evaluación
Excelente ubicación, el exterior de la casa estupenda. El interior de la propiedad deben actualizarla, esta muy vieja por dentro. Los gabinetes de la cocina, baños y los muebles en general.Si la actualizarán fuera la mejor en su ubicación tiene mucho potencial.
Visited March 2018
Written 2 April 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
rt1820
Ventnor City, NJ11 contributions
Average Puerto Rican House
Within a 5 minute walk to Playa Santa and other beaches. Far enough away to be peaceful at night. Location was very good. Joe, the keeper and his family were tremendously helpful and attentive. The house itself is an average puerto rican style home. My only suggestion would be to offer wifi if possible.
Visited June 2017
Written 23 July 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mary-y-maya
Wisconsin2 contributions
outdated style
Outside of home was lovely and the beach is in walking distant. Inside the home felt as if someone still live there. Personal items were still in the home, furniture, kitchen and bathroom can use a makeover.
Visited August 2016
Written 11 September 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
machuam
Mary -- Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and glad you enjoyed your visit. I can assure you that no one lives in the house -- any personal items (spices in the kitchen, beach toys, books/games/videos, high chair, crib, etc.) were left there by us for guest's potential use. House is rustic and old-school for sure -- makeovers certainly on our long-term to-do list, but we try to factor that in to the price in the meantime.
Written 11 September 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Irosario767
6 contributions
My experience at Casita El Paraiso
The place is really nice, the beach is like 4 or 5 minutes walk and you can choose 3 different beaches, the house is very comfortable first floor you have 2 bedrooms with air conditioning, living and kitchen area need upgrade, is not air conditioning and it gets really hot there, also need tv upgrade, is only couple of local channels, and is only one tv in the whole house, also no wifi, and is one big bedroom with bath on second floor but is no air conditioning in that bedroom, all rooms have electric fan, that help some. Overall we had a great time, the owner was very helpful and Joe and his family super nice ppl, but definitely I will come back, I show pictures of the house to families and friends, they all ask me for the phone # to contact owner so they can make reservations.
Visited July 2016
Written 22 July 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
machuam
Israel -- thank you for your review, and very glad you enjoyed your visit. No question the location is the best feature of the house -- so close to the beaches -- it's why we fell in love with Casita El Paraiso for us and our little (now big) boys. We will definitely keep making improvements to the house, with more AC units and kitchen/living room upgrades high on our list. Thank you again, and look forward to having you, family and friends visit Casita El Paraiso.
Written 23 July 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Indoor amenities
- Air conditioning
Scenic views
- Ocean views
Kitchen and dining
- Grill
Things to do
- Watersports
Parking
- Parking available
- Secure parking available
Bathroom and laundry
- Linens provided
- Towels provided
Outdoor amenities
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Private yard
Location info
- Beachfront/Lakeside
- Kid friendly
Map
Getting there
Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport
71.8 mi
Eugenio M. De Hostos Airport
25.8 mi
Restaurants
Trasiego Seafood Restaurant
3.8 mi
Brisas del Mar
3.9 mi
Umami Restaurant
8 min
Carlitos Kitchen and Bar
2.8 mi
Attractions
Gilligan's Island
4.4 mi • Islands
Caña Gorda Beach
4.4 mi • Beaches
Fuerte Capron
3.9 mi • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Playa La Jungla
1.2 mi • Beaches
About the neighbourhood
The Space
You will not find many places that so truly reflect the true Puerto Rican beach town vibe -- a little gritty, a little old school, and amazing for the natural beauty and old world Latin charm. The house will comfortably fit 8, with one master bedroom, one kids room with bunk beds and a pull out bed, and a separate upstairs suite accessed by an exterior stairway that has a king bed, several cots and a separate bathroom. Lots of outdoor patio space, internal living space is small, but you should be outside enjoying the weather! Perfect for one large family or two families with a couple kids each.
Guest Access
Three beaches within a 5 minute walk (and that's beach walking, not city "walking"), great local gems, but also McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Chili's and mainland style grocery stores within a short drive. Two malls, the cities of Ponce (museums, the Don Q mansion, the famous firehouse, etc.) and Mayaguez (the zoo, the university, etc.), surfing in Rincon, fishing and relaxing on Gilligan's Island, the colonial village of San German, the Guanica Dry forest preserve, coffee farms, native ruins, Arrecibo, golf, casinos and many other attractions within. 30-40 minute drive.
Interaction with Guests
We live in Boston, accessible by phone/text/email, but have a great caretaker to welcome you to the house and be nearby for any issue.
The Neighborhood
Three beaches a walking distance from the house, and some food windows a short walk away, and lots of nearby restaurants, gas stations, and stores a short drive away. It's a small beach town so most things get quiet early, though there is a pool hall down the street if you are adventurous.
Getting Around
No real public transport. Need a rental car.
Other Things to Note
The house is rustic -- no phone, AC only in the two first floor bedrooms (nice breeze in the upstairs bedroom), three bathrooms in old-school lovely neon pastel colors, tv and vcr/dvd player with no cable. You can pull a solid cell phone connection, but hopefully you are looking to disconnect. It's a get-away designed to get away, not stay connected to work or your favorite tv shows.
Access
Car required
How to get there
You can fly into San Juan or Ponce and drive to the house (about 1 hour and 40 minutes from San Juan; about 45 minutes from Ponce).
Activities nearby
Watersports
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Frequently Asked Questions about Casita El Paraiso -- Puerto Rico
- Casita El Paraiso -- Puerto Rico is able to accommodate up to 10 guests. See all property details.
- Casita El Paraiso -- Puerto Rico has 3 bathrooms available. See all property details.
- Casita El Paraiso -- Puerto Rico has 3 bedrooms available. See all property details.
- Stays at Casita El Paraiso -- Puerto Rico must last at least 14 nights. See all property details.