Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great condo/location

Guest: James T. (Saint Cloud, Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/15/12 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

My husband and I along with my parents came for 5 nights as a get away for our 21st Anniversary, winter vacation. We are vrbo owners in GA, and when trying to find a place looked at vrbo. We found Leo and Amy's condo to meet our every need and then some. We didn't know much about the area and came in from the SJU airport. Amy and Leo had all the directions and a book of ideas/places for us to visit while there. We had great weather, saw 3 light houses, several beaches, awesome Cave, and ate and some great places. We try to go some where different every year, so may not be back to PR real soon, but will recommend this place to our friends and family who may be. Thanks for having the beach chairs and coolers available for us! When you fly in, those things are not on the list to pack, so they came in real handy! Thanks for being so easy to work with and providing us all a beautiful condo to enjoy a Wonderful Getaway! Jim and Deb (St. Cloud, FL)

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

Outstanding!! December 26- January 9th

Guest: Tony (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/12

My husband, myself and my two kids (15 and 4) travel to Puerto Rico often. Throughout the years we have stayed with family members, hotels, resorts and have had a number of distasteful experiences ranging from the appearance and condition of the place, to the noise level and the location. Given our past experiences, my husband and I were very apprehensive about places that we saw over the internet. When we saw Leo and Amy's place, we really liked the way it looked and being familiar with the area we decided to go with it. Leo is a pleasure to talk to, he really treats you like you've known him forever. He explained everything in detail and was very friendly. I was almost afraid of being disappointed just before getting there. As we drove to the condo, I was very impressed with the security,the surroundings, and the beauty of the place. I opened the condo and was pleasantly surprised with what I saw. It was immaculately clean and tastefully decorated and very spacious. It was more than I could have hoped for. I usually go on vacation and end up missing home and all the commodities by the first week, but this was the first time ever that I didn't. It was like a home away from home, the condo was equipped with everything from spices for cooking to a wide variety of movies, to toiletries like body wash, shampoo and conditioner, etc. There is a hammock on the balcony which was absolutely fabulous. I layed on it at night and watched the stars. I was very impressed!! That was just the inside of the condo. The surrounding were beautifully kept, and the pool overlooking the ocean was breathtaking. There was plenty of space for sunbathing but also had some space to relax away from the sun and enjoy the views. There is also another pool which can be used if you want more privacy, and a playground which my daughter enjoyed very much. There are many atrractions near by such as Crash Boat beach and my son really enjoyed going to the mall, bowling and the movie theatre. There are also many restaurants around the area, our favorite being El Oasis which is located near by in Aguada. We stayed at the condo for two weeks and our experience was great. I'm really glad that we don't have to look around anymore, this is definitely the place for us. We'll just have to make sure that we book in time because I'm sure that it will book fast. We will recommend this place to all our family and friends. Thanks Leo and Amy

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

Beautiful Time

Guest: Alfonso (BROOKLYN)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11 Review Submitted: 09/04/11

My family and I stayed at Leonard's/Amy's villa for four days in August of 2011. We had the most beautiful time in Aguadilla with the villa being a major hit what a beautiful place to stay. What more can I say about Leonard/Amy without ever meeting them in person, they made us feel as if we were their family. With everything they made available for use in the condo the savings were great. There was nothing we had to purchase during our stay other than our meals. We were so impressed we are going back in August of 2012. Leonard/Amy I can not thank you both enough. Good Luck With Your new family member!! Al & Family

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Simply impeccable

Guest: Eric (Hillsborough, NJ)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

So, let me attempt to write this review without sounding as if I am related (or beholden) to the owner of this property- which I am not. To be honest, this is the finest place I have ever stayed at except for a 5-star resort I stayed at in South America. Everything about this condo was/is perfect: Condition and cleanliness, Amentities, Location*, Comfort, Layout and Design, and Price. My wife and 2 young children (6 and 4) stayed here in April 2011. I am well-traveled and have been to Puerto Rico 9 times- not inclduing this trip. We have never stayed at the same place twice so there is a lot to compare to. Here's what you get that's go great. + A condo that is set-up with EVERY single thing you need except for suntan lotion and food. + 2 pool areas that are immaculate and fantastic for a full day of relaxation. + Locals that make you feel at home and don't stare at you like you're an alien. + A completely safe and SUPER quiet environment. Gated communities are a fact of life in PR now. (Although its a gated community the town of Aguadilla is very safe and welcoming.) + A walking neighborhood! + Air conditioning comfort that can make a room cold enough to hang meat in. Ahhh...if you like a cold room like I do, this is important. + Overall, a kitchen and bath design which is exactly as you would put together yourself. It's a real home..and not a "kitchenette" that you get when you rent a suite in a hotel. + One of the Top 3 beaches in the entire island of Puerto Rico (Crash Boat beach). I could go on and on but I'm starting to feel a bit "over the top". Here is the ONE negative thing that I have to add...My wife and I own a nice home in New Jersey and this condo is nicer than our own home! Arrrrrrgh! :) .

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

Spectacular Condo

Guest: Willy (Hubbardsville, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/17/11

This is one of the best condos we have ever seen, and we have rented all over the world. The owners, Amy and Leo, have done a great job decorating, and the place has all the amenities. They are also excellent people to deal with, and go out of their way to make sure guests are comfortable. We are golfers, and the golf course up at the Ramey base is the best golf deal in the Caribbean. It's not a ritzy place, but a good golf course at an amazingly low price, especially if you play after 3 p.m. We also liked the local beaches. Jobos Beach is excellent and quite a show, not to mention some of the secluded beaches accessible via the road through the golf course. Then there are all the famous surfer beaches down in Rincon. We were here for five weeks, and our old bodies need maintenance. We found a great fitness center called Body Fitness only a mile from the condo that let us join for a month. That made a big difference to us, as we included it in our daily routine. As for restaurants, there are many in the area, but the two best were 110 Thai, just past the Ramey Base, and the restaurant at the Marriott. Down in Rincon, the Shipwreck Bar & Grill is also very good. Almost every day here is low or mid 80s, maybe a passing shower, mostly sunny. The people are friendly, almost everyone speaks good English, much better than our Spanish. There are some interesting sights, or you can just veg out by the infinity pool and read a book. It's simply a great spot.

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

Awesome accommodations

Guest: Alesa Rosario (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

Hi Leo. Wanted to thank you for the awesome accommodations. It was way better than expected. There were awesome views from the infinity pool and you and your wife have thought of everythings. I only wished we would have stayed longer. In fact, we hope to stay again at your place for 2 weeks. I invited my brother and sister in-law to check out the place before we headed to the beach and they were highly impressed. They couldn't say enough about your place. I think they will want to stay for their next vacation to PR. For sure we will probably never don another hotel again. You know I had only visited crash boat beach once before and it was about 21 years ago when I first got married. I didn't think much of it until I saw the view from the condo's infinity pool - it was breathtaking. Pools were great. We found useful information in the menu guide and instructions you have in the condo. We went to Rico Sandwhiches twice for breakfast and tried that BBQ place just down the road from that. I managed to make some pancakes one morning and left the leftover mix in the cabinet as well as the sugar free syrup - hope you don't mind. I thought some other guest could use it. Really I can't say enough of how meticulous you both are and even including your family photos gave it an extra special touch. The intenet worked really well and surprisingly fast. Stove and refrigerator worked good, you had tons of utensils, pots, pans, cups, storage containers etc. We did drink the canned soda but left you two unopened Coca Cola bottles in return. You provided lots of cleaning products, but we used our own laundry detergent etc. Washing machine and dryer worked very well too. You even had cotton swabs and alcohol in the bathroom - wow! Air conditioners worked well and all of the beach chairs and equipment were great too. Beds were awesome and so were the tv's. Both my husband and son just loved the surround sound - it's a guy thing. My girls and I loved the fact that you had a lot of mirror and the built in blow dryer - awesome. We washed all of the towels several times. We did leave a couple of wet towels in the washing machine - just needed to be placed in the dryer. We were rushing to clean up and finish packing to make our flight in San Juan which was quite a drive away. My family and I had a wonderful time and can't wait to do it again. I returned the keys and gate button back to you via the prepaid mailer you provided.

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

Wow

Guest: jh4God (Meriden, CT)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

What can we say other than this place was more than we expected. Thank you so much Amy and Leo for allowing us to stay in your beautiful condo. And thank you for accomodating us when we had so many "KEY" issues. This place is amazing it has everything you can possibly need for a comfortable stay. It's great to come back after a day on the Island and have a comfortable place to stay. It usually takes me a few days to adjust before I can sleep well in a new place but I didn't have that trouble here. The visitors guide was great as well. The infinity pool was amazing. This place truly feels like a home away from home. We will never stay in a hotel or relatives home after this experience. This vacation was one for the memory books and one we will happily share with others.

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

Guest: George and Sharon Grim (Warrenton, OR)
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

What a delight! These vacation owners are rated 5-star in my book! Not only was the condo in beautiful shape with every item you could think of, and a couple you couldn't, they provided detailed information sheets on the best travel spots on the West Coast. The directions were very valuable to us. Now, the only question is, where's your home in Hawaii, Italy, New Zealand...?

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Guest: Debbie Haydock (Chanhassen, MN)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/27/09

Awesome! Amy and Leo have thought of every possible detail, which made our stay perfect. Their condo is decorated beautifully and fully equipped with everything needed for a tropical vacation. Thanks!

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Guest: Tracy Cooper (Berea, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09 Review Submitted: 09/17/09

We both thank you so much for allowing us to rent your condo - it is more beautiful and homey than any picture on the website can give it credit. Everything one could need is available there and we both felt very welcome in your property. We look forward to staying again; we are already in talks about a visit in the near future. The color in the condo is perfect! And the artwork brings together each room - I love it!! Thank you again for the warm hospitality. And a huge thanks for the wedding surprise package that we received. It was so thoughtful!:) What girl doesn't love chocolate, and the wine didn't last long either!:)

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Guest: Gordon & Sarah (B.C. Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/10/09

Wow! You have a very wonderful condo. We were struck by how spacious and well-equipped it was when we walked in the door. The promotional videos you have on Youtube don't do it justice. And the grounds were very beautiful as well! Not to mention secure. Anyway, we are very happy that we chose to stay at Puerta del Mar for our honeymoon. It was the perfect mix of luxury and independence for us. We would recommend your condo in a second to our friends.

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Guest: Andrew Bickford (Casselberry, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/02/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

I just wanted to let you know that my girlfriend and I absolutely loved your condo! It was truly amazing having the experience of staying there! We will definitely be back next year. You have been very helpful throughout this entire process. Thanks again!

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Guest: Kathy Sepede (Lincoln Park, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/14/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/09

Leo and Amy's condo was the greatest place that we have ever rented for a vacation! The decor was beautiful, the directions to local attractions were helpful, and the amenities were the best ever. The condo complex was immaculate and exquisitely maintained. The infinity pool and the view from the pool was to die for! Yes, you have probably guessed that my husband and I totally enjoyed our stay in Leo's condo! The thoughtfulness, friendliness, and care that Leo provided prior to our visit helped us to plan it with greater ease. I would wholeheartedly recommend that you stay here because it will be the best ever decision you could possibly make. We hope to return soon.

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Guest: Jorge & Nancy (Albany, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 06/25/09 Review Submitted: 06/25/09

We had a wonderful time in Puerto Rico and your condo was a big part of it. We have stayed in many places during the past few years, but this time was definitely the best. Our kids (teenagers) did not want to return to Oregon. The decoration was beautiful and amenities were amazing. I have already recommended your condo to family members that live on the eastern side of the island. We'll definitely look you up for our next visit to Puerto Rico! Thanks!!

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Guest: Cindy Gross (-)
Date of Stay: 05/29/09 Review Submitted: 05/29/09

We had a wonderful time staying in your beautiful condo! Although we spent 3 wks in PR and traveled and stayed in many great facilities, none was as nice as yours!! Your attention to detail-you guys thought of everything, and then some, was truly impressive. We would not hesitate to recommend your place to anyone, and we thank you for your thoughtfulness and organization! Look forward to doing it again! Best wishes, Cindy, Mireya and Juan

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Guest: Sedlak (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 01/16/09 Review Submitted: 01/16/09

We had a great time. The place was great. The attention to detail in the condo was great. We have been in quite a few VRBO but the organization and layout of everything that you had was really great. All we needed was food and wine (which we left you an extra bottle fyi). We met quite a few of your neighbors who were really nice. Thanks again for a great time.

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Guest: Sedlak (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/15/09

We had a great time. The place was great. The attention to detail in the condo was great. We have been in quite a few VRBO but the organization and layout of everything that you had was really great. All we needed was food and wine (which we left you an extra bottle fyi). We met quite a few of your neighbors who were really nice. Thanks again for a great time.

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Guest: Lisa Jones (Reston, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/15/08 Review Submitted: 12/15/08

We loved your unit, it is more than perfect! We all agreed that your apartment was one of the best things of our trip. I honestly didn't believe that it is so beautiful and I must say that I love your kitchen. It was really really hard to leave but I hope that maybe I can go back someday! Thank you for everything!

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Guest: Lisa Jones (Reston, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/14/08

We loved your unit, it is more than perfect! We all agreed that your apartment was one of the best things of our trip. I honestly didn't believe that it is so beautiful and I must say that I love your kitchen. It was really really hard to leave but I hope that maybe I can go back someday! Thank you for everything!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/12/08 Review Submitted: 11/12/08

We just returned today from a wonderful one-week stay in your gorgeous condominium, and we already miss it. The amenities were amazing, much better than any hotel we could have stayed in, the comfort and the ambiance were first-rate. We'll definitely be telling our friends to look you up in Puerta Del Mar if they visit Puerto Rico! Thanks again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/11/08

We just returned today from a wonderful one-week stay in your gorgeous condominium, and we already miss it. The amenities were amazing, much better than any hotel we could have stayed in, the comfort and the ambiance were first-rate. We'll definitely be telling our friends to look you up in Puerta Del Mar if they visit Puerto Rico! Thanks again!

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Guest: Eric (Hillsborough, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/23/08 Review Submitted: 10/23/08

We had a fantastic vacation. The view from the Infinity Pool was BREATHTAKING. Watching the sunset from the Infinity Pool was amazing. We experienced adventures every day, and saw something new every day. The highlights of the week, the kayaks were definitely a big hit. We also enjoyed snorkeling off of the dock at Crash Boat Beach and Horseback riding along the beach. We appreciated the nice touches, like the i-pod hookup, DVD movie collection, and the first aid items stored in the closet. The owners really made an effort to take care of all possible needs and make their guests comfortable and at home. We definitely would love to come back will recommend it to our friends.

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Guest: Eric (Hillsborough, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/22/08

We had a fantastic vacation. The view from the Infinity Pool was BREATHTAKING. Watching the sunset from the Infinity Pool was amazing. We experienced adventures every day, and saw something new every day. The highlights of the week, the kayaks were definitely a big hit. We also enjoyed snorkeling off of the dock at Crash Boat Beach and Horseback riding along the beach. We appreciated the nice touches, like the i-pod hookup, DVD movie collection, and the first aid items stored in the closet. The owners really made an effort to take care of all possible needs and make their guests comfortable and at home. We definitely would love to come back will recommend it to our friends.

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Guest: Jim and Vicky (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/22/08 Review Submitted: 08/22/08

We absolutly love this place, it make you feel at home yet on vacation. The decoration is amazing and all the amenities go beyond our expectation. We hope to be back soon.

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Guest: Leonardo H. (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/13/08 Review Submitted: 08/13/08

My wife and I stayed in this vacation home on January 2008 for a week and we had a great time. Many details have been given to make this place special and make your guests feel at home and comfortable. The great decor and bright colors add to the warmth. Not to mention the well equipped kitchen and great entertainment center with a good choice of videos. We will give this place a top rating and we will most definitely visit again.

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Guest: Jim and Vicky (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/08

We absolutly love this place, it make you feel at home yet on vacation. The decoration is amazing and all the amenities go beyond our expectation. We hope to be back soon.

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Guest: Leonardo H. (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

My wife and I stayed in this vacation home on January 2008 for a week and we had a great time. Many details have been given to make this place special and make your guests feel at home and comfortable. The great decor and bright colors add to the warmth. Not to mention the well equipped kitchen and great entertainment center with a good choice of videos. We will give this place a top rating and we will most definitely visit again.

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