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Pena Mar Fully Air Conditioned Condo W/ High Speed Internet & Wifi [#148286] | View Property

Fajardo
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
$185/nt US Dollars
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Traveler Reviews (25)

• The left-coasters

  The left-coasters

  • Guest Tracey
  • Date of stay 02/16/13
  • Review Submitted 03/26/13
  This condo was well suited for my party of 7! We had three couples and a 16 year old and this condo offered everything we needed for a week of fun. We visited all three pools and the facility and guards on grounds make this a very safe enviorment, especially if your taking the kids. Everything was just as it looks in the pictures. We did have an issue with the security shack one evening towards the end of our stay, but I took up the paperwork and it was resolved. Very happy they were doing their jobs! All in all this is a great value for a family or just a good group of friends. Hope to make it back to Puerto Rico someday!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Clean, Marina View, Will return

  Clean, Marina View, Will return

  • Guest Keyla C.
  • Date of stay 12/10/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  The apartment was clean and had everything we needed and more. The apartment is about 10mins away from Puerto del Rey Marina and close to stores and supermarkets. From the balcony you can see a marina and a partial ocean view. The pools were beautiful and relaxing. From the pools and parking you can see El Yunque Forest and ocean views. The kitchen had all the tools you could need for cooking. The bedrooms had amazing beds, especially the master bedroom. You had extra sheets and pillows in case you needed any. Basically, all you have to bring is your clothes and food. The ferry to Culebra and Vieques islands is about 5-10mins by car. I recommend anyone who wishes to see the Bio Bay and go to the islands to stay here, keep in mind that a car is needed to travel to the beaches, ports and other destinations. I hope to stay again in our next trip to Puerto del Rey marina in two years.

  Owner response: Our family is grateful to have been able to share our condo with you. We are extremely happy that we were able to fulfill your expectations and look forward to having you as our guest when you return.

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• Our family vacation

  Our family vacation

  • Guest yolanda f.
  • Date of stay 11/03/12
  • Review Submitted 11/18/12
  We stayed at this condo the week of 11/3/2012. We found the condo to be in very good condition. It was comfortable for my family of 8 and everyone had their own space. The master bedroom was very spacious and quiet. John was timely with all his responses and was available at all times. Our wish would had been to have more than one TV in the condo. Although we did not use often, it would have been nice to retire to the bedroom and surf cable tv.The grounds of the condo was immaculate and the infinity pool was amazing. We enjoyed out stay at the condo and would recommend it.

  Owner response: Thank you for your review. I will take your suggestion to heart and will have a TV installed in every bedroom before the end of the year. I know you had many choices when making your decision on where to spend your vacation. My family sincerely appreciated the opportunity to earn your business and hope that you will return soon.

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• Gorgeous condo with a lot of style!

  Gorgeous condo with a lot of style!

  • Guest Littlechild
  • Date of stay 10/25/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  The condo was absolutely beautiful, quiet and relaxing. The location was not too far from San Juan and only minutes away from Luquillo Beach, Rain Forest and Kioskos. The condo has wifi, 3 beautiful pools and a nice gym. My girlfriend and I, along with 3 other guests enjoyed our trip to Puerto Rico and every night was relaxing and comfortable because of the condo we rented from you. Thanks so much.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: It gives our family great pleasure knowing that you enjoyed your stay at our condo and that we were able to fulfill all of your expectations. We understand that you have many choices and are extremely grateful that you had chosen our condo for your stay. We hope to have you back soon. Thank you very much!

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• ~Oregon natives returned to Fajardo~

  ~Oregon natives returned to Fajardo~

  • Guest ~We 4 love to travel~
  • Date of stay 10/17/12
  • Review Submitted 10/30/12
  Our stay here was lovely, the view was nice and the apartment comfortable. We really enjoyed its proximity to El Yunque, the Bioluminescent Bay tours in Fajardo, and the Ferry line. The bedding was soooo comfortable and just what we needed after long days in the sun. We did have some trouble getting in the gate every time there was a shift change until someone logged us correctly in their book. I definitely need to let you know that while there was ample extras in the way of bedding and towels...there was absolutely nothing else. It was as though the maid stipped the place after the last guest's stay. We had to purchase everything from laundry soap & hand soap, to even the most basic condiments like mustard & ketchup...things that are often provided at previous vrbo prperties that we have stayed at. We didn't even have coffee filters. Other than having to completely outfit the place for a comfortable stay in the ways I mentioned above, we would still return as John was very easy to work with, the apartment was clean & nicely decorated, and the AC worked very well.

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

  Owner response: I sincerely appreciate your response as I am eager to learn from the feedback I get from my guests. I really appreciate the 5 STARS. I used to instruct the cleaning crews to leave items like ketchup and mustard but most of the times I would get comments that guests were not comfortable reusing items that were previously opened by someone else. So, it's always hard to try and please everyone so I have one rule in place. If my condo doesn't have something that you think it should have during your stay that you think would make your stay and others more comfortable, just buy it and I will reimburse you 100% no questions asked.

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• Awesome Unit

  Awesome Unit

  • Guest Mike M.
  • Date of stay 08/24/12
  • Review Submitted 09/07/12
  We had two units in the peña mar 107 and this unit i am reviewing. This unit was far and away better than the other. The owner was far better to work with and the unit was just nicer all around. Better a/c, appliances, beds, and door lock with code instead of annoying keys. I would return and stay in this same unit if I were to go back to puerto rico.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Family Vacation

  Family Vacation

  • Guest Family Vacation
  • Date of stay 08/06/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  The description of the apartment, photos and location were accurate. The property was clean, beautifully decorated, and well maintained. My whole transaction to rent the apartment was over the internet, but the owner is always a phone call away to help answering questions or concerns. I recommend this property to families traveling with children, teenagers or people over 60. My group of 8 consisted of a mix of children, teenagers, adults and adults over 60, and we had a blast. Overall very nice apartment and experience!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great location & very comfortable unit

  Great location & very comfortable unit

  • Guest Joce
  • Date of stay 06/26/12
  • Review Submitted 07/07/12
  We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation and the condo we selected. Even though there is always room for improvement (for instance my wife thought there could have been more cookware, utensils & tools in the kitchen)......... I really can't say there was anything wrong if we disregard those somewhat superficial details. I would not hesitate a minute to recommend this unit. Spacious, functional, safe, comfortable, AC, pools, gym, location, ...etc. The owner was very professional in dealing with us and there were no unpleasant surprises. Things were clear and well documented. We've only been back home for 3 days and we already miss our place in Fajardo. Time sure flies when you're having fun and the 8 days we were there flew by like lightning.

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

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• Pena Mar

  Pena Mar

  • Guest Carmen P
  • Date of stay 06/14/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  We loved the condo!!!!! We were one of four families staying at Pena Mar and our stay was wonderful...I would truly stay again. Thanks for sharing your home with me and my boys....

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great unit, great location!

  Great unit, great location!

  • Guest Dave
  • Date of stay 03/25/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/12
  This is a very nice unit in a great location. It is kept up very well, was very clean and was perfect for my wife and I and our 2 boys. Pena Mar is a very secure development with 24 hr/ security, very nice pools, workout room etc. I would recommend it to anyone traveling in the area. We visited all of the following which were within an hour drive. El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, Palmas del Mar, Icacos Island and Old San Juan. Many of the snorkeling trips leave right across the street which was nice as well. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate with our Bio Bay trip, but hopefully we can make it back for that. John does a very good job communicating everything you need to know before arriving in Puerto Rico. I would defintiely recommend this rental to others looking to visit the area.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• PR Stay

  PR Stay

  • Guest Mrs. Q
  • Date of stay 03/19/12
  • Review Submitted 03/26/12
  We had an absolute wonderful time at this condo. It was safe, clean and in a great area. Great place for kids and adults. We slept like babies too!!! Everything that you need is close by as well such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and many places to eat. The owner is available to help with anything too. There's security available and so much more! The pools were pretty nice too!

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

  Owner response: Hi Martha! Just wanted to respond and say thanks again for choosing our condo. We are delighted that it exceeded your expectations and hope to have you again in the future.

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• Centrally Located--Well Equipped

  Centrally Located--Well Equipped

  • Guest world traveler
  • Date of stay 01/10/12
  • Review Submitted 01/19/12
  We were two senior couples traveling together throughout the Island. Our time at this property was pleasant. Top of list of pluses are value--it is, as marketed, moderately priced--and location. It is very close to major attractions of El Yunque, bioluminescent bays, ferries to Culebra and Viequez, highly rated beaches and 3 major resorts with all their available amenities, restaurants, golf, etc. The condo is nice for families with 3 BR's, several child friendly amenities (portacrib, etc) and 3 pools on the premises. Kitchen is equipped with all basics, making it easy to prepare your own meals and further stretch your budget. You can also enjoy some downtime on the balcony overlooking the marina, watching a bit of tv or a movie, or surfing the internet. We did encounter some problems on arrival: condo was very dirty, the 2nd BF queen bed was broken so mattress was on the floor and usable only if you were willing to climb over the rail to get out of bed at night, the internet didn't work and several other things were broken or in disrepair. We also had no toilet paper. Since we arrived late, 8:00 and tired after long day of travel, needless to say we were quite upset. We immediately called John. Initially he felt that we were exaggerating--we weren't--but he agreed to have someone come in the next day to fix the bed. By the next morning he'd decided to fly to PR from FL. He took care of all our concerns and more, adding several extras like an iron and board, bathroom and closet accessories, and new modem so we were able to enjoy use of our iPads for research. He even refunded us $110 for the inconveniences. Thanks to John's responsiveness, we were able to fully enjoy our stay. The biggest negative of the condo: street noise. Almost a must to leave the balcony door open to get sea breeze in the living room--there's no A/C there--and the noise makes it very difficult to hear the tv and at times to even have a conversation. Considering the strengths, we'd recommend this property.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: As you can see from all of my previous reviews left by other guests, one of the constant themes is how clean our condo is when they check in. You can imagine my surprise when I received the call. When I arrived at the condo of course the claim that the condo was dirty was highly exaggerated. They proceeded to show me a small rag that had some dust on it that they had saved just for me to see. As for the toilet paper being missing, this is true and was confirmed by our cleaning crew. We usually leave a complimentary roll in each bathroom along with toiletry to get you started. The platform bed did have to be put together. Someone bent metal reinforcement bar for the wood slats and then proceeded to take the platform apart. I reassembled the bed and reinforced all of the supports. I even put two jacks underneath the support braces just as an extra precaution. As for the internet, it was working just fine. The problem was that only had ipads and could not use the ethernet jack as the wifi that I provided as a courtesy only allowed one person to connect at a time. I took care of the problem by purchasing a new wireless router. The comment several things were broken and in disrepair, is just not accurate or true. I did feel bad that the mattress was not on the frame and felt that in order to make it up to them, I would also give them a night for free. Again, their review is not accurate as I gave them 150.00 in cash not 110.00 Yes there is street noise but to say that it's hard to hold a conversation is ridiculous. As mentioned from the other reviewers, the balcony is one of the nicest places to hang out as you have front row seats to people watch as tourists board the yachts and head out to sea. If you are the type of people who do not want to be pool side when staying at a hotel, then my place is not for you. It would be best to pick another condo that overlooks a parking lot. As for the Air Conditioner in the main part of the condo. This is just like the ironing board comment. I have always supplied an iron but never had anyone complain that they needed an ironing board. I bought one just to make her happy and even upgraded the iron itself so now you have two to use. As I write this review, a High End Fujitsu Mini Split Air Conditioning Unit is being installed that will freeze you out in case you want to close the sliders.

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• Perfect Place for any Ocation!

  Perfect Place for any Ocation!

  • Guest Boricariduro
  • Date of stay 05/23/11
  • Review Submitted 05/31/11
  Me and my family had the opportunity to enjoy and relax for a wonderfull week in this beatiful Condo. The owners are very understanding and the staff is very friendly. Everything about the place is perfect we really enjoyed our stay!!!! Thank John for the opportunity on providing us with this wonderful place. I'll look forward on staying there again thats for sure. Thanks again John and Family!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful Stay

  Beautiful Stay

  • Guest The Millan Family
  • Date of stay 06/27/10
  • Review Submitted 07/08/10
  We had a fantastic time at Peña Mar from 6/27 to 7/3. The condo was spacious, the beds and the decor gave the condo a nice warm appeal. We highly recommend this unit to anyone reviewing this ad. The amenities are excellent, the pools are fantastic and open late and the staff on site is very friendly. John, thank you for making this a fast/easy transaction. We appreciate how easy it was to get in touch with you.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Having guests like you stay at our condo makes it worthwhile to be able to open up our home and share it as if we were sharing it with family. Thank you again for choosing our home to stay during your vacation here in Puerto Rico. We look forward to having you stay again.

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• • Guest Pat & family2
  • Date of stay 12/30/09
  • Review Submitted 12/30/09
  The condo provided a secure, clean, getaway from our touring with its relaxing pools and convenient location. The balcony view is fantastic with the ocean on the left, the marina stretching to the right, iguanas and birds in the flowering trees edging the marina. (Caution: The balcony window-wall can be easily walked into if you get too enthralled by the view.) El Yunque, bioluminescent bay tours, beaches, restaurants, grocery/essentials and souvenir shopping are all available just minutes away. Our group of five adults and a two year old were truly pleased with the condo and our total experience.

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• Great place for a family vacation

  Great place for a family vacation

  • Guest Marg B.
  • Date of stay 10/24/09
  • Review Submitted 11/03/09
  The condo is exactly as pictured. It was perfect for our family of 6 (3 adults, 3 kids aged 5, 3, 3): ample space, comfortable beds, great pools. We were there during a quiet week in October and had all 3 pools to ourselves - lots of fun and perfect for young kids (and big kids - we loved the slide pool)! Very close to Seven Seas beach and Las Croabas. Grocery shopping nearby (Amigos and Walmart). Very easy access to Seven Seas beach. We had a great time and definitely would consider a repeat visit.. The only minor things I would note: the unit abuts the road, so there is some traffic noise. They were a little short on cups and cutlery, but John is so responsive I have no doubt they will add more to the condo. Great value for your money!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: So happy that you enjoyed your vacation stay at our condo. Next time you can take the ferry out to Culebra. We thank you for choosing our condo.

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• A Great Home-base for a Wonderful Vacation

  A Great Home-base for a Wonderful Vacation

  • Guest July Visitor to PR
  • Date of stay 07/21/09
  • Review Submitted 08/05/09
  My family and I arrived later than anticipated due to heavy rain and traffic. Since it rained for the rest of the day we got to familiarize ourselves with the apartment. It looked just like it was depicted in the photos. One thing that should be mentioned is that only one room has a dresser of drawers, the other two have only closets for clothing storage. Other than that, it was as stated, neat and clean and well maintained. The owner was easily accessible by e-mail and answered all questions, as well as made recommendations for things to do and places to see nearby. The pools were gorgeous, warm, clean and kept well. Security gurards were accessible and friendly and also offered information, directions, etc. when asked. Almost all of them spoke English, too. I would definitely recommend this unit for anyone looking to go to and stay in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

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

  Owner response: Thank you so much for taking care of our condo as if it was your own. We really enjoyed responding to your emails. In the master bedroom closet there are drawers to put your clothes in but we will definitely take in your consideration to put in more furniture with drawers. We love the input as we strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Chuck & Joy
  • Date of stay 02/01/09
  • Review Submitted 02/16/09
  Hi John - Thank you so much for listing your condo on VRBO. We had a fabulous time in Puerto Rico and the location, comfort and cleanliness of your condo was beyond our expectations. Plus the pools were out of this world!! We will definitely visit again. I hope you found our check out and cleanup to be satisfactory. We did wash the sheets and left them in the dryer before we checked out. We also left a small container of sugar which we dated in a sealed container in the cupboard to the right of the stove and a few clean dishclothes in the kitchen as there were none when we arrived. Please let me know if there were any problems. Thanks again. Chuck and Joy Sornig

  Owner response: Thanks Sornigs! My wife and I are extremely happy that you enjoyed your vacation. We appreciate you taking care of the place as if it was your own.

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• Pena Mar Condo

  Pena Mar Condo

  • Guest biking dude
  • Date of stay 10/23/08
  • Review Submitted 11/05/08
  From the moment we stepped through the door we were impressed. Very clean and lots of room. Nice size bedrooms and bathrooms. Nice view of the Marina accross the road. The people at the gate were very courteous. Beautiful view of the ocean from the infiniti pool, although it could've been better if the builder had planned better.

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

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• Really Nice!

  Really Nice!

  • Guest Cheyanne
  • Date of stay 10/20/08
  • Review Submitted 11/09/09
  My husband and I loved this place! The condo is really nice and the balcony is a great place to have breakfast. There is a beautiful view for the balcony. You have the marina and the beautiful ocean. You can open the sliding glass doors and let the caribbean breeze come in. The swimming pool, jacuzzi, and fitness room is clean and well maintained. It is really safe too, you have to go through a security gate to get to the condo. Also, you have your own parking space. It is very close to El Yuque Rainforest. I would recommend this property. you get a great condo for a great price.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: We are so happy that your family was able to spend you vacation at our condo. We love to share this wonderful place and hope you will return in the future.

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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Rincon254
  • Date of stay 09/01/08
  • Review Submitted 09/08/08
  What you see is what you get! This place is great! It was spacious, comfortable, and the pools were fun! For me it was a perfect location and I will definitely be back! Thanks John for sharing your place. Jose Orozco

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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 08/01/08
  • Review Submitted 08/11/08
  My family would like to say that our stay at Pena mar was great. The condo was beautiful and the price was excellent. It was as if we had the whole condo complex to ourselves. Thank You, Mr. Webb

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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/01/08
  • Review Submitted 07/23/08
  I have to make a comment, This place was a great place what you see is what you get. The place is clean, beautiful, comftable, peaceful, and more..... When i got there everything was more than expected I will recomend everybody I know to this place. I traveled with 2 kids one 3years old and the other 8 years old and 6 adults we were comftable we had enough space. the place is fully loaded... Thank you John Webb you made my vacation a dream come true.... From Melissa Rodriguez

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• A wonderful vacation!!!

  A wonderful vacation!!!

  • Guest Berrios
  • Date of stay 06/16/08
  • Review Submitted 10/07/08
  This place is great to spend time with family and friends and be in a quiet place. Very clean and spacious rooms and bathrooms. Definitely I will recommended to my friends.

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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 02/01/08
  • Review Submitted 02/09/08
  Very good location. 3 minutes to El Conquistador hotel. Balcony looks to the Marina. Weekdays is very private. Excellent pool facilities in the complex. Good value.

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