Nice hideaway

Guest: John & Patti (North Dakota)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/01/12

The house is located in a rural neighborhood between aguada & rincon. Quite spacioud, well-kept, & victor (property manager, lives next door) couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Though not listed on the property information, wireless internet is available & very useful for travel planning. Several goof restaurants & beaches nearby.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Good choice for a family vacation

Guest: ferret (CA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/11 Review Submitted: 12/18/11

The house is located half block from the beach, so even if you plan to do some activities during the day it is easy to go for a fast dip before you leave and then after you are back. The plus of the beach is that it is not at all crowded; the minus is that there are big rocks in the water so you should be careful entering the ocean; also this side has waves so jumping the waves or surfing works best. For a casual swimming in calm waters there is a public beach 5 min drive. Withing 5-10 min drive there are a few grocery stores where you can buy all the food you need which is very convenient; Puerto Rican food tastes very good. Also on PR-115 (2 min drive) there are different kiosks and cafes with prepared food, like grilled whole chicken for $5, if you don't feel like cooking yourself. The neighborhood is not upscale, you can see some rather poor families, and you can see nice places. The locals are nice, they smile and say hello; men can invite men for drinks. The house conveniently located to go to caves or rain forest nearby; this side of the island is less touristy and you get in touch with local life more. The house has shutters that we close for the day so the heat does not come in, and in the evening we opened everything up to stay through the night and get fresh air; so in December we didn't use AC. The house is nice however the appliances are a bit dated and some don't work, like a toaster, and there was no working tea-kettle. Something wrong are with the circuits so the tv/dish periodically restarts which is annoying; and when too many things are plugged in the lights turn off. The owner know about that and tries to get this worked out with the electrician.

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

Wonderful Get-Away By the Beach!

Guest: Melanie D.
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/05/11

My boyfriend and I wanted to get away from San Juan and all the hustle and bustle. We ended up picking La Casita de Aguada because it was so near Rincon (my boyfriend surfs) yet seemed peaceful enough. And peaceful it is. Right next to the water down friendly neighborhood-strewn roads. Aguadilla is a short drive for groceries and such, there's a bar with a pool table a couple blocks away, and a handful of restaurants within walking distance. But about La Casita de Aguada. Clean and charming, we felt like we were living in the Puerto Rican countryside. Lizards scampering about, banana trees hanging over us, yet still enough hot water and clean towels to not be fully off the grid. There was a TV with satellite too but we ended up spending more time at the beach than watching it. The rooms are spacious and we certainly could have enjoyed the house comfortably with another couple. At night we hung out on the patio playing cards and drinking the local brew, Medalla Light. There was very little light or noise pollution to interrupt our view of the stars. Overall, the property was very nice, the neighborhood just what we were looking for, and the beach beautiful!

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La Casita de Aguada - May 8 - 14, 2011

Guest: John (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/08/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

La Casita is a pure delight, great neighborhood, clean comfortable house, plenty of yard and the property manager is outstanding. Getting to the house was a small challenge as I became lost on the way; however, the local property manager guided us to the property, which required him to stay up until 1am. The beach is truly only a few steps from the house, with miles to go in either direction. The sand is white and clean, and there were several spots where we picked up some beautiful sea-glass. Mostly we had the beach to ourselves, with an occasional fisherman. There are small restaurants only a few blocks away and even more variety if you go into the city-center. When we left we were refreshed and at peace. There is no doubt that we will stay at La Casita again! Great location: even greater people! Oops, I almost failed to mention that Victor (Property mgr.) and Valerie (Owner) are a charm to deal with; they make you feel like family!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Guest: Marc (Columbus, IN)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 05/22/10

Let's start by saying, the neighbors are reason enough to go back to stay at La casita not to mention the owners! We had the BEST vacation of our life. This is the 3rd time we have visited PR, 1st time on the west side. I will NEVER stay anywhere else! The beaches on the west side are 100 times better. The locals are way more hospitable than the east side. La Casita is an enjoyable well equipped house just a block and 1/2 from the beach. If you do not stay here, you are missing a real treat. Fresh bread store 2 blocks away! Best way to describe this is WOW!

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Guest: Ivannette (-)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 09/05/09

All I have to say I found the perfect place to go away from everything, the house is great. All you need to stay there is your clothes and food, the house has everything, and if you need somthing else just ask Mildred and Junior they'll help you out. When you get to the beach is just amazing the calm and clear water. If you are looking for a good place to stay do not hesitate and go to la casita

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Guest: Timothy Shader (Brooklyn, New York)
Date of Stay: 05/14/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

First off, I would like to say this is absolutely a steal. I arrived on April of this year and was met by the property manager, who was, with his family, absolutely wonderful. This first thing I did after I got my car from Allied Car and Truck Rentals, in Aguada, was go and get groceries from the local supermarkets ( Mr. Especial & Pitusa). You really need to drive when you come to PR. All the sites are in remote areas. The house was beautiful. The air conditioner will definitely keep you cool. It is very clean, has everything you need as a vacation home, and is very, very cozy. What struck me was the complete lack of insects, i.e., flies, spiders, etc. There are plenty of small lizards outside which probably feed on any insects. The yard has grapefruit, mango, lime, banana and coconut trees. At the time I was there most fruit was just maturing. You have DirecTV (in Spanish) but, there are plenty of English speaking stations, including the major five networks. The beach is about 150 yards up the road. Most of the time I was there the surf was pretty strong for swimming, however, there were two days where it was calm enough do do some serious snorkeling. As stated by the owner, the neighborhood is rural. Being an old country boy this was a warm welcome to me now that I am living in NYC. The temperature was 80-85 during the day and 75-80 at night. As I said, a beautiful place to call home. You will need GPS to move around, especially if you do not speak some Spanish. The eight days I was there I traveled from one end of the island to the other. Purto Rican driving is unlike anything I have experienced but, fun. I went from the Rainforest on the East coast to the Mayaguez zoo on the West. From Crashboat Beach on the Northeast Coast to the El Parguera Bioluminecent Bay on the Southwest coast. Arecibo Observatory was beautiful and the many Lighthouses along the coastlines were breathtaking. I still had many places left unvisited when I left. I will be coming back. I would love to tell anyone wishing to come to PR about this vacation home and my experiences in PR. Please call.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/24/08

I STAYED AT "LA CASITA" ON JULY 4TH FOR 2 WEEKS AND IT WAS AWESOME. I STAYED WITH HUSBAND AND 2 CHILDREN AGE 9 AND 5. THEY LOVED IT AND IT DOES FEEL LIKE HOME AND THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE IS WORTH IT. "LA CASITA" IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND IT'S VERY COMFORTABLE TO STAY IN. IT KEEPS YOU COOL AT NIGHT AND DAY. I GIVE IT FROM 1-10 A 10+++. IF WE GO BACK TO PUERTO RICO I WOULD DEFINATELY STAY THERE AGAIN. ANYBODY THAT IS CONSIDERING THIS HOUSE AS A VACATION SPOT, TRUST ME ON THIS.....TAKE IT!!! MORE PEOPLE SHOULD COMMENT ON THIS HOME BECAUSE I KNOW ALOT HAVE STAYED AND HAD A GREAT TIME. THEY SHOULD SHARE THE WEALTH!! TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/10/08

We were very pleased with the Casita. We had everything that we needed, it really is just a hop skip and a jump down from the beautiful beach which is pretty much empty the majority of the time. The tiled patio outside was very nice for relaxing and eating evening meals. The beds were very comfortable, nice large towels in the bathrooms, AC worked great. Everything about this house was just charming. The property manager lives next door and that is a blessing in itself as well. It was like having our own personal tour guide to show us all the ins and outs of the island. Next time we are in Puerto Rico there is no question at all as far as where we will be staying.

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