AWESOME!!!

Guest: PR Lovers (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/01/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

My husband, 9 yr old son, 22 year daughter and I stayed here for the month of July and had a wonderful time. Rene was thorough, efficient, organized and very kind. He met us at the rental and went through every single aspect of the villa which was accurate to the last detail. We felt at home by the time he left. The villa is located in the northeast section of the island about a 25 minute drive to the airport in Isla Verde. You are 5 minutes from one of Puerto Rico's world renowned beaches, Luquillo; shopping at a nearby designer factory outlet and great local dining. El Yunque was a very short drive away, as well as the bioluminescent bay which gave us the opportunity to appreciate the wonders of mother nature at her best. The property was extremely well-kept, clean and had every amenity we could think of provided. Rene is a very nice person who cares about his villa and making his guest(s) have a stress-free and relaxing time and you feel this from the first time you speak with him. The only thing we had to do was a little bit of grocery shopping and that was it. Having the golf cart available made getting to the hotel and resident's pool a breeze. We've already recommended staying here to a few of our friends and look forward to staying here again on our next visit. We loved sitting on the balcony and being serenaded by the sounds of the coqui and equally enjoyed the view. We had the best of both worlds at our fingertips. The privacy and freedom of staying at a private residence AND the luxuries and activities of a 5 star hotel were the perfect combination for a restful, fun and exciting vacation. We can't wait to go back!

Owner response:I have always and will continue to provide my customer's my utmost effort to make them feel comfortable and restful in a place where they can feel at home and at the same time enjoy a wonderful place to stay and enjoy a beautiful scenery and vacation.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Clearly a cut above the rest!

Guest: Indiogoa (Bettendorf,Iowa,USA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

Family of five spent Spring Break at this villa for 7days. The owners of this villa redefine the meaning of rental property owners nothing short of exceptional, responsive and going the extra mile to ensure their clients enjoy their stay at this villa. We left the owners hanging on our arrival time yet they showed considerable flexibility in not only waiting for us but taking the time to orient us to the resort, amenities and also take us outside of the property to point out a bakery, post office etc. Upon arrival we were greeted with a bottle of wine in the villa ,very nice touch. The property is well kept, was clean upon arrival and well stocked. Condiments, spices, toilet paper, toiletries were made available along with plenty of linens and towels. Plenty of cookware, utensils. Each bedroom had a television and DVD player, the beds are of high quality with good mattresses, very important to us! The owner provided us with a book outlining many activities, instructions and in the back of the book was reviews from previous guests, mostly all very positive with opportunities for improvement. Most owners would cringe at airing customer concerns and issues, not these owners, no skeltons in the closet here! About the property, beautiful private beach for the villa guests and owners, great pool better than the Wyndham property beach and pool which was crowded. The villa pool and hottub in the villa complex were probably the only negatives here, the hottub was cold mainly because they don't have a heater on it according to the maintenance man. Hello? The pool, no comment...Might be a good idea to have a hottub at the private pool at the beach complex. The use of the barbeque also was great. We availed of the use of the golf cart to shuttle ourselves to the beach every day, initially concerned about hw far the villa was from the beack but the 10 mnute ride was fun. The oceanview from the villa was breathtaking as was the cool, refreshing breezes from the villa during the evening and night which is at a higher elevation. No air conditioning required. Proximity of villa to El Yunque, Horseback Riding, Luquillo, Grocery stores, Redbox Videos, 5-10 minutes. Bottomline, a great rental and fun time for family. Thanks Rene and Norma! Wonderful stay, we'll be thinking hard about a return visit.

Owner response:As a villa owner, my priority is that our customer's enjoy their vacation stay. My wife and I will always go the extra mile in making our customer's comfortable and making their vacation enjoyable. Constructive suggestions and issues to better my rental property, will be taken seriously and taken care of.

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

Rio Mar Golf Villa Review

Guest: nyctourist1 (new york city)
Date of Stay: 03/29/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

Our vacation at Rio Mar was everything we hoped for and more! Rene's villa was absolutely perfect in every way. The description, reviews and pictures matched and surpassed our expectations. Rene was wonderful and easy to work with - he was helpful and waiting for us when we arrived. The villa had everything we needed (and even more than we needed, such as an abundance of both beach and bath towels!) and was gorgeous! Prior to our arrival we were slightly concerned that the location was too far away from the beach; although it is a 7 minute golf cart ride away, we never felt as if the beach was too far. This was the perfect vacation for a family with a small child (ours is 3 years old) - and it is MUCH better than cramming into a hotel room!!!!

Owner response:It is always a pleasure to me, to make my customer's happy and to ensure them an enjoyable stay in my villa and in Puerto Rico. The comments and recomendations from my customer's will only make me work harder to assure other renters a perfect stay in my villa.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Guest: NJ973 (Millburn, NJ, United States)
Date of Stay: 02/27/10 Review Submitted: 02/27/10

We have rented various vacation condos and houses over the years, but have never met hosts as gracious and welcoming as Rene and Norma. They alone are reason enough to rent this beautiful condo. Rene was very on top of things prior to our arrival, cataloging what the Wyndham property had to offer, suggesting side trips-- even emailing us to ask about the nasty weather in the northeast just prior to our trip. When we landed, he directed us to a supermarket on the way from the airport, since he knew most places would be closed later on a Sunday night. The Torres' gave us a tour of the apartment and then took us around the extensive Wyndham property in the golf cart. They even had a bottle of wine waiting for our arrival. The condo itself is very comfortable and well-laid out: the kitchen is brand-new and well-stocked. The terrace, with views down to the sea, is beautiful and was our favorite place to sit. Even though it was in the mid-80s every day, we never used the AC - the hilltop location and ceiling fans left the apartment very comfortable, even at night (and we are not shy about using the AC at home.) The golf cart made it easy to get around the property and was fun to drive up and down to and from the beach. The trip took around 5-10 minutes, depending on route and if there was any other traffic on the road. There is a small pool across the parking lot from the condo that was nice for early mornings and evenings, but the real attraction is the pool and beach at the Wyndham. We were there President's Day week, so the hotel was fairly crowded with families from the Northeast (many schools there have the week off) and our kids were able to find friends to play with. The pool has a water slide and the hotel has activities - despite the crowds at the hotel, it never felt too crowded. Ditto the beach- if you wandered a few yards in either direction from the front of the pool, it was delightfully empty. The hotel has excellent golf & tennis facilities & several good restaurants, but renting a car will allow you to explore (much cheaper) options nearby. The Wyndham is also about a 10 minute drive from the El Yunque rain forest, a must-see on any Puerto Rico trip.

Owner response:I will always take care of my guests to the utmost of my ability. Enjoying their stay in Rio Mar Resort and in Puerto Rico makes me very happy.

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Dream Vacation

Guest: cpawidow (Jenison, MI)
Date of Stay: 04/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/09

We've just returned from celebrating our 25th anniversary at this lovely villa. The villa was just as described. When we were in the villa we spent most of our time on the beautiful veranda that overlooked the whole resort. We ate breakfast, read books, watched a sunrise and even got to see fireworks over the hotel one night. Initially it was a little farther away from the ocean then I was hoping but with the access to the community shuttle and the option of renting Rene's golf cart I didn't even think twice about it. We were able to enjoy a pool right across the parking lot, the villa owners community pool and beach and the hotel's pools and beaches. We loved the options and used each of them. We discovered the road through the resort circled around and up and down and ended up being a great cardio work out with a beautiful view(so we could eat more) By being in the Rio Mar Resort we were able to use the concierge services at the hotel but at the same time have a quiet place to ourselves. We took the Old San Juan historical tour with the hotel group and on our own we went to hike the Rainforest. There were so many more things to do and see but we were torn between just relaxing or seeing all we could see. Renee also has recommendations for restaurants, grocery store and shopping. We felt very safe at the villa as there were security checkpoints to get in to the resort. I would highly recommend this villa. It was truly our dream vacation. Thanks Renee!!!

Owner response:It will always be my intent to make my future renters enjoy their vacation in Rio Mar Resort and make my renters feel like if they were at home.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

Perfect Tropical Get Away!

Guest: adevlaeminck (Grand Rapids, MI)
Date of Stay: 02/27/09 Review Submitted: 03/11/09

What a fantastic place to stay in Puerto Rico!!!! We stayed here for my mother's 60th Birthday and it was true paradise. The homeowner was wonderful to work with and met us at the condo and went over everything we needed in the resort and in the area. His home was gorgeous and had everything we needed for our stay. The views were perfect and the golf cart handy for going back and forth from the villa to the resort (about a 5 min. ride). The resort pool and beach were fantastic and the service great! This was the perfect place to stay and was close to the rain forest, snorket/sailing trips, and day trips to Old San Juan. I would highly recommend this wonderful home to anyone who wants a comfortable, safe, and relaxing place to stay.

Owner response:It has always been and will continue to be my best intention to make my renters feel comfortable in my Villa and that they fully enjoy their vacation stay in Rio Mar and Puerto Rico.

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

Perfect vacation getaway!!

Guest: AMATX (Amarillo, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/28/08 Review Submitted: 01/09/09

One word could describe it: PERFECT!. The place was really nice, spotless and totally equiped. No need to stop at the store for supplies except for food/snacks. The owners made us feel at home and fully bilingual. We felt like we were staying at a friends house instead of a rental. The beach, pool facilities (both at the Villa and Hotel) were excellent. Having the golf cart available was a plus. A very short, fun ride to the beach. The view from the balcony was great, especially in the morning while you sit back and relax to have coffee before you take your children to the beach. I would go back tomorrow if I could!!! It is also just minutes away from the Rain Forest- a must see place in Puerto Rico.

Owner response:All past renters have all commented positive comments about their stay in Rio Mar and my Villa. It is my sole intention to make my customer's feel like been home and enjoy their vacation.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

The Best!

Guest: MrsN (queens, ny)
Date of Stay: 11/20/08 Review Submitted: 12/02/08

It is hard to come by locations and people who are great and this place has both! The owner of the Villa was very courteous and friendly and went out of his way to make our stay an excellent one. The villa was clean and exactly what it is pictured to be.

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/23/08

This was a great 2BR apt at the Wyndham Rio Mar. The apt. was well-appointed and tastefully decorated. My family of 4 had plenty of space and my 2 young children had lots of room to roam around. The view of the water is beautiful and the beach resort is only an 8 minute golf cart ride away. My kids loved the bunk beds and the golf cart, not to mention the great facilities at the Hotel and Pool (waterslide). We would recommend this property highly.

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