Perfect

Guest: Dominick (Midway Beach, South Seaside Park, New Jersey, US)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

The house is perfectly situated on the beach adjacent to Tres and Steps. Two large Almond trees provide as much or as little shade as you want. Directly out in front there is great snorkeling with sea turtles and all kinds of aquatic life. Plenty of hot water and great water pressure to shower off. The house was really clean and the wireless worked flawlessly. I highly recommend this property for any lover of the beach and ocean.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Thanksgiving Week in Rincon at R Beach House

Guest: Deb (Tampa, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/26/11

Excellent location and the R House was well stocked with everything we needed to have a wonderful first visit to Rincon. We had 5 adults for a week's stay at Thanksgiving and it was comfortable. The property owners were just upstairs and we enjoyed the beach just off the garden area. The book provided with directions and recommendations of where to eat and places to see was very helpful. There is no A/C but with the ceiling fans and tropical breezes it was very pleasant. I would highly recommend this property.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

perfect vacation

Guest: caitlyn (renton)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

My mom, my two brothers, one of their girlfriends and I all stayed at R house for ten days in the beginning of september. It was exactly what we all expected. Literally ON the beach in a little town about 2 hours away from san juan. We lounged on the beach and drank rum all day. We also visited waterfalls that were about 45 mins away, beautiful! our favorite adventure by far was the toro verde zip-lines, check that out! the city of rincon is amazing, everyone is so nice and helpful. all the bartenders were very friendly and fun! a lot of the restaurants were closed because it was off season but it was nice having the beach to our selves almost. the house was perfect for our family. just enough beds for the five of us, slept very comfortably with the sound of the ocean and the coqui frogs at night. had full access to two surf boards, multiple boogie boards, beach chairs and snorkeling gear. allison and leon are the best too. always there for us if we needed directions or recommendations and i admit i felt safer knowing they were around. another plus is their adorable pup snickers. always popping up to hang around. all in all, i have no complaints. it was the perfect vacation.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A little bit of paradise.....

Guest: Tammy S. (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

Ali and Leon have gone out of there way to make their home a little bit of paradise. The yard is immaculately landscaped and the house was great. Ourselves and our boys 11 and 7 had a wonderful time snorkeling at Steps Beach and searching for Sea Glass right in front of the house! Ali was so kind to bring us Ripe Mango's and Star fruit for the family to enjoy for dinner and to answer my many questions about where the best places to visit. We are not used to sleeping with our windows open at night, but I will say we felt completely safe at "R" house and found everyone to be friendly and helpful. Once we figured out a bit of the area we were zooming back and forth to different places and the grocery store. I will say the Garmin was wonderful help in finding our way around the West end of the Island and especially coming from San Juan and going back. Snickers sporadic visits were so welcome we were all missing our dog and my boys are still talking about her. The beaches were absolutely beautiful and the sunsets amazing! We found more Sea glass of all different colors blues, red, orange, olive in one day at Tres Palmas and Rincon than we have found in years here in North Carolina. Thank so much Ali, Leon, and Snickers for sharing your home with us!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Paradise

Guest: Barbara Sue A.
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

R House is a Paradise. Sad to say, we had a vacation in which everything seemed to go wrong. Due to engine difficulties our flight was delayed overnight in Washington DC. We managed to get hopelessly lost every day driving around the island. And Rincon was without power for almost 24 hours. BUT, R House and Ali made up for it all. The house is wonderful and the property is beautiful. As reported in previous reviews, everything was there for a beach vacation. There was plenty of snorkel equipment, beach towels and chairs and boogie boards. The kitchen was well equipped. And very important, the beds were so comfortable. We also liked the bathroom renovation. The shower was so convenient. Even though it was beyond her control, Ali was so helpful with both our delay at Dulles Airport and with the power outage in Rincon. She checked on us frequently to make sure all was well. And again, the house and property were so beautiful and peaceful, all our worries melted away. We also learned the fun of getting lost is getting to get to meet many wonderful, friendly and helpful people Ali also made excellent suggestions on what to do and where to go, and our son had a wonderful time learning to surf from Melissa at the Puntas Surf School. Ali also suggested the El Buen Cafe which was half way from San Juan and RIncon and we loved the food! I would also like to say that we enjoyed The Lazy Parrot for dinner. My husband and I were able to enjoy dinner at the Lazy Parrot and our son was able to swim in the pool. One suggestion I would make is to have perhaps flashlights and matches/lighter on hand if there was ever another power outage. Thank goodness there were plenty of candles and we were able to cook on the gas grill outdoors. We are looking forward to coming back to Puerto Rico, and plan to have R House on our agenda, it was SO wonderful. Thank you Ali.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Boyd & Yelena (-)
Date of Stay: 06/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

My wife and I arrived at "R" house on a Monday and found it was very clean. The first thing you notice, besides the sound of the waves crashing on the beach, is the beautiful landscaping done by the Richter’s. They have used every square inch of property to perfect the overall tropical environment they live in; the surrounding landscape made you feel that you were in a special place. The house is perfect for its size. Ali had just had the bathroom redone and it was very nice, tile shower and open air feel made it seem bigger than it was. The closet in the hallway had everything you could think of when on vacation, the kind of stuff you probably forgot from toiletries to band-aids to sunscreen and bug spray. The covered porch in the back was were we would start our mornings, listening to the waves crash on the reef and watching the Yellow Crowned Night Heron (a beautiful bird) hunt the PR Ground lizards that live in the backyard environment; as well watching and listening to the wings of hummingbirds feed off the Hibiscus tree flowers, I miss it now as I write. They have consciously created an environment with certain plants and trees to attract the local wildlife, therefore creating an authentic and idyllic setting for those wanting to experience the real Rincon. The beach is nice soft sand and is truly beautiful with all the vegetation. The beds were very comfortable, there were umbrellas in the closets, quality hangers and plenty of closet space for a small family or two couples. The kitchen/den was perfect, nice large couch, a large flat screen TV with cable & HBO. It is obvious that the Richter’s have committed them selves to holding a high standard when it comes to the needs of those renting their first floor, the Richter’s want you back and more importantly they genuinely care about your experience. Whether you’re are a family a couple a small group or just want to get away by yourself "R" House is for you! My wife was 24 weeks pregnant and was comfortable the entire stay and we walked the beach everyday. Before I travel anywhere I do extensive research in all areas of life for the location I’m visiting. After doing days of research and after my stay here I can say with confidence that you WILL NOT find another rental in Rincon like “R” House. Do yourself a favor stop looking, check the availability schedule, give Ali a call, and you too will be lucky enough to experience Rincon’s own Shangri-la. Thanks for an amazing experience Ali we’ll be back!

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Amazing hosts + beautiful beachside location = bliss!

Guest: Drew, Julie & kids (Vermont)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/19/11

Wow! We just came home from a week-long stay at R House. Ali and Leon are amazing- warm and gracious- and are truly invested in making sure your stay is perfect. They were always available if we needed anything, without being overbearing about it. Ali had lots of suggestions for local places to see and do things and treated us like old friends who'd come to visit. The house itself is great- it had everything we needed, from pots & pans to sunscreen, extraordinarily comfortable sheets and pillows, snorkels and flippers and boogie boards. We spent several days just lounging around the beach (which is literally just through the backyard), and cooked in most nights. The herb garden was a welcome addition to the fruits and vegetables we picked up from the fresh fruit stands just past the town's store. Snickers, Ali & Leon's trusty canine companion, is a celebrity at the beach there, and we loved her coming to visit us every day. Speaking of the beach, you'll have the best snorkeling of your life there- forests of healthy elkhorn and brain coral, with schools of fish swimming throughout! Some beach-goers said they even saw turtles swimming along the reefs; unfortunately we didn't catch up with them. Remember your sunscreen- you'll spend far more time in the water than you think! (We found this out the hard way!) We would recommend R House to anyone thinking of going on vacation to PR- and in fact already have recommended it to friends. If you're considering going with a vacation rental instead of a hotel for the first time, we'd especially recommend R House to you. It has everything you'll possibly need- you'll never want to stay in a hotel again after you visit Ali, Leon & Snickers!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful!

Guest: Allen (Corpus Christi, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

"R" Beach House is a perfect setting right on the beach. The house in simple, very comfortable, with a georgeous backyard. Ali, the owner, was on-site and very helpful providing driving directions, restaurant reviews, and pointing us to free, ripe mangos! The unit was well-equiped, spotless, and stocked with extra sun-screen, band-aids, etc. We also had access to beach chairs, snorkles, and extra beach towels. I miss the open windows and hearing the coquis and the waves at night.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway.

AMAZING property- had the best time

Guest: NYC Wendy (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

My husband and I had a perfect getaway wknd to Puerto Rico. R House is the only place you'll ever want to stay. Spotless house, steps from the beach, BBQ and laundry whenever you need. We were so at home. Rincon is filled with the friendliest people and great food-- all easily accessible from R House. We can't wait to go back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

AMAZING VACATION

Guest: Dawn (Idaho)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

I speak for my 2 girlfriends and I when I say that R house and our Rincon vacation was PERFECT. There is nothing that I would have changed. The beds were amazingly comfortable, it was convenient to have the kitchen (we had everything we needed), the back yard is gorgeous and your back-back yard is the beach and ocean!!!!! Falling asleep with the waves crashing and coqui frogs singing was magical. We had such an amazing time right there that even though we had a car rental, we couldn't tear ourselves away from the beach. Shipwreck bar and grille was amazing with both food and service.... We are all ready planning our next trip back to Rincon and "R" house! Alli was very helpful and even though we hardly knew she was around, she was accessible to us for our inquiries. If you are interested in an amazing massage, Annette Blasini was incredible and she came right the house and set up her massage table on the back patio. (When we asked around town, her name came up consistently.) Her number is in the info book in "R" house. We didn't want to come home and we will go back! Thank you Allison-- we will be back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.