Actual view from our 4th floor balcony - better than any Rio Mar Resort room
Location: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean (25 Miles East of San Juan - Oceanfront & Rain Forest) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: villa, oceanfront, ocean, beach, pool, golf, tennis, water, resort, casino, luxury, beach resort
So much to do - So much not to do. Adventurous days and enchanting nights await you at our private Villa in the Rio Mar Beach Resort. Indulge in exquisite cuisine, relaxing spa services, two championship golf courses and a magnificent casino. Or better yet, leave it all just a few steps away to refresh your spirit in our private Villa suite and its own private dream-lined beach, infinity pool and glistening rain forest that leave you inspired.
We welcome you to our private Villa just a stone’s throw away from the ocean for your own vacation in paradise to enjoy the best of all worlds. The Villa units were originally built as the most exclusive suites for the Resort (recognized by Connoisseur's guide of Resorts and Great Hotels as the Caribbean Premier Beach Front vacation and golf resort).
The views are stunning from every room and balcony of our 4th floor Oceanfront Villa. In fact, our personal Villa is closer to the ocean and beach and more private than the most expensive suite available at the adjacent Rio Mar Wyndham Resort. Also, unlike rental agencies, you are guaranteed to get the unit and views we show.
On the one hand escape from it all in your exclusive and private Villa with breathtaking views or soak up the sunshine by the private infinity pools or pristine palm tree lined beach. Our beautifully-decorated Villa features two bedrooms (One King/Two Full) with two full bathrooms, living room (pull out couch), fully-equipped kitchen, dining, and two private balconies. It is our special place so we have fully renovated and decked out every room with 54/42” Plasma HDTVs (and receivers), wireless internet, full composition of movie channels and free local and US long distance calling. Of course, we also paid extra to bring you glorious direct views of the ocean and beach, and your choice of fresh ocean air or air conditioning.
Then again, that is only half the story as on the other hand you can enjoy all the amenities of a world-class resort to include 11 restaurants, lounges and entertainment, 2 miles of uninterrupted beach, casino, 2 choices in championship golf courses (Greg Norman’s River, Fazio’s Ocean), 13 tennis courts, 4 swimming pools, endless water sports, kid’s club, fitness center and a relaxing spa. Our renters are provided ID cards for full access of all hotel facilities and activities! A place of never ending opportunity.
And it doesn’t end there as you are surrounded by beauty, the ocean on one side and the El Yunque National Forest mountains on the other as you look out the entry of our Villa area (just a 5 minute drive to the base). Just outside the Resort take a 15 minute drive to Fajardo where you can find deep-sea fishing, Bioluminescent Bay, airport/ferry to beautiful Vieques and Culebra Islands, 30-minute drive to explore the history and culture of old San Juan and just 5 to 15 minutes to all amenities (supermarkets, banks, outlet shopping mall, K-Mart/Wal-Mart, fast food, movie theaters, etc).
A great place for families and kids – we have 4 that can never wait to get back. A great value if you are looking for a vacation of a lifetime. Go to ChoiceofParadise on the web to see more.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Air Conditioning provided in all rooms for entire unit.
- Linens Provided : All linens including beach towels provided.
- Elevator
- Washer : Private washer and dryer is located in our unit.
- Dryer : Private washer and dryer is located in our unit.
- Garage : 1 garage and and 1 additional outside parking spot is included.
- Covered Parking : 1 garage parking in building with elevator access to the unit.
- Off Street Parking : One parking spot in a private villa lot is included.
- Beds
- King Bed : King bed is provided in the Master Bedroom with views of the ocean, beach and pools.
- Double Bed (2) : 2 Double beds are provided in bedroom with views and a balcony overlooking the ocean, beach, pools and a deck.
- Convertible Bed : Convertible pull out bed from the couch in the living room.
- Crib : Cribs can be provided when requested in advance. Also, a pack and play is stored in the closet for use if desired - please bring own sheets.
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : Shared hot tub provided by infinity pool with beautiful ocean views.
- Sauna : Rio Mar Resort Sauna is a very short walk and available for use.
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Plasma TVs with HDTV receivers in each room, 54 inch in living room and 42 inch in bedrooms. Also, most movie channels are subscribed and available for viewing.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Pool (2) : 2 private pools for villas use only. 1 infinity pool that is on the beach and looks to the ocean, 1 adult lap style pool, also a kiddie pool.
- Shared Pool : 2 Rio Mar Resort pools are a very short walk and available for use. They provide a water slide, activities, and food services.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen has full refrigerator, stove, toaster, microwave, sink, coffee maker, blender.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Catering is available for additional fee.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : A BBQ can be rented for dinners pool side when requested in advance (depending on availability).
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Our villa unit overlooks the pools, beach and ocean and is 50 feet to the beachfront with pools occupying the area between.
- Oceanfront : Our villa unit overlooks 1 mile of oceanfront and sits on the 4th floor and is 100 feet to the water (depending on the tide).
- Ocean View : Our villa is not only located beachfront but also has an open, beautiful view of the ocean.
- Mountain View : The Rain Forest can be seen from the door entry area of our villa unit. It is a 5 minute drive to the bottom and is an excellent activity option to visit.
- Golf Course View : The Rio Mar Golf Course can been from the unit walkways on the 4th floor where our unit is located.
- Communications
- Telephone : Telephone is provided with free local and long distance calls for the United States and Puerto Rico.
- Free Long Distance : Free long distance is provided for the United States proper and Puerto Rico.
- Broadband Internet : High speed internet access is available in our villa unit.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High speed internet access is available in our villa unit.
- Other Amenities
- 54/42" HDTV Plasmas in all rooms.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Rain forest, San Juan, local beaches. See www.choiceofparadise.com for more detail on activities
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Apr .. $4800/week (up to 20% discount with last minute rentals)
May-Dec .. $3000/week
December 20 - January 1 .. $7,500/week
Plus 12% tas (7% state tax and 5% resort tax)
*** SPECIAL OFFER GET $1,000 OFF LISTED RATES FOR Dec. 20, 2011 - April 20, 2012
*** SOME HOLIDAY/PEAK WEEKS MAY NOT APPLY
Discounts for multi-week stays and/or last minute rentals (if available).
Fees are subject to change and are not garunteed.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Beachfront Villa ** $1,000 Off/Week Book by Dec. 15th!!
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Rio Grande
We were seduced the first time we vacationed at the Westin (now the Wyndham).
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
Unique benefits of the Villa are: 1) Location: Closest to ocean/beach w/guaranteed view - much closer than any hotel room. 2) Exclusive: Private property, pools, beach - hotel often crowded (but hotel just steps away) 2) The suite life: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room - more room and amenities 3) Cost: Your own kitchen - save big on food/drink (but enjoy the restaurants when you want) 4) Cost: Have a family or group? - compare to hotel rooms 5) Cost: Rent a car - pick up food/drink, see the island, enjoy freedom.
Owner's Map of Rio Grande
We are a family of 6 that has fallen in love with Puerto Rico and our paradise. We are very happy to share with you how best to enjoy your trip as we are vacationers ourselves and have found optimal ways to get around, eat, and have fun. The Villa actually provides many cost benefits as well as a most enjoyable and exclusive experience.
Property Photos
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- Actual view from our 4th floor balcony - better than any Rio Mar Resort room - Beachfront Rio Grande Condominium with Balcony - has Golf and Casino
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- Another view from our balcony - visit website ChoiceofParadise for more pics - Beachfront Rio Grande Condominium with Balcony - has Golf and Casino
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- View of our private Villa beach just outside in front of our Villa - Beachfront Rio Grande Condominium with Balcony - has Golf and Casino
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- Night view of 1 of our private Villa pools ; ocean just to the right
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- View looking out from inside of our our living room, all bedrooms have same view
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- Living room with oceanview balcony and 54 inch plasma TV
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- Master bedroom with oceanfront view and 42 inch plasma TV
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- Double bedroom with balcony and oceanfront view as well as a 42 inch plasma TV
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- Kitchen fully equipped provides convenience and significant savings from Resort
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- Dining area with oceanfront views for your own meals or relaxation
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- Our floor plan; all rooms and balconies face the ocean
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- Rio Mar Ocean Course signature #16 which sits adjacent to our property
Traveler Reviews (17)
Paradise!
Guest: Dee&Bill
(Kennesaw, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11
Review Submitted: 12/20/11
Our family spent the week of Thanksgiving 2011 in this villa, with a total of 5 in our party. Traveling a long way and anticipating a trip to remember, I must say, we were not disappointed. The villa was perfect! The floor plan is excellent, the villa was spotless and very well maintained. The pictures seemed to good to be true and we were just hoping that they were not 10 years old. They are absolutely accurate! The place is everything it is advertised to be. The owners were extremely helpful with our planning process, offering tips and recommendations for places to see and restaurants to try. The property is located at the edge of the rainforest, right on the beach. It truly was a little piece of paradise! We had access to all the resort amenities and the entire property is gorgeous. I would recommend this villa to anyone wanting to visit Puerto Rico for a relaxing, family vacation. Thank you to MB for all her help and for sharing this beautiful destination!
Owner response:Thank you for your wonderful review! You were both such a pleasure to talk to and work with. I am always happy to help with your Tavel plans in any way I can. I am glad you had such a nice vacation! Thank you for the picture - it is a beautiful photo:-). Happy Holidays! Michelle
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest Family
Guest: Works_To_Much
(MA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
Very RELAXING time. Family had great time in PR; whether we used the materials & brochures [including maps & contact numbers] in the Villa to visit Old San Juan, the Bacardi Plant, the Rain Forest, follow recommendations and eat at local establishments [or preferred supermarkets] or simply sit by the one of the many pools, very low stress week. Villa itself was perfect; very clean and fully stocked with everything we could need. We thoroughly enjoyed ability to keep in touch with home / offices with the wireless internet connection while being able to look out the windows to the beautiful ocean view. Having kitchen on site - as well as numerous TVs to keep everyone's nightly TV fix satisfied - was a godsend. Fitness center at hotel and golf course were similarly first rate. If anything, the description of the resort undersold the amount of amenities. Fortunately, the owners, as well as the staff at the resort, filled in any of the blanks so that we had a thoroughly enjoyable time and were able to experience a great more than we could have anticipated. Only downside is that week went by lightening fast. While pace of life may be more relaxed in PR, the clock did not seem to be similarly inclined. Looking forward to next time!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Quick Fall Getaway
Guest: Morkel
(Londonderry, NH)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
What a great getaway for my wife and I. We were stressed and tired and needed to get out of the constant rainy weather. It was beautiful with awesome weather and plenty of sun. There are many sites nearby such as the rainforest (in the running for one of the wonders), beaches just feet away, private pool which was very quiet, hotel pools nearby for those looking for more commotion, and luminescent fish. We didn't see everything we wanted, but with such an ability to relax we figured we would go back to see more of the sites later and just enjoy the great weather. Highly recommded and i could use the internet to get just enough work done to not fall behind.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Condo on the Beach
Guest: Dave
(Inver Grove Hgts, MN)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/22/11
This property is terrific. The condo is spacious, super clean, well decorated and nicely furnished (3 large screen TV's) and the views from the two 4th floor balconies are terrific. You look out over the pool to the ocean. This condo is in a one of several of 5 story buildings adjacent to the main hotel complex. It has its own pools, plus we had access to the hotel pools as well. And of course the beach is literally right there. The condo comes with it's own parking spot,which is quite handy. While the Rio Mar is a fantastic resort and one could spend most of their time on the beach there, we rented a car and visited the El Yunque Rainforest, just across the main highway and we did numerous other activiites that were about 10 miles away in Fajardo (bio luminescent kayaking tour, ferry to Culebra, catamaran sailboat tour, and Seven Seas beach.) So the location was great for these activiites as well. The owner Michelle, was very easy to work with and helpful.
Owner response:Thank you David, for your kind review! It is always a great idea to rent a car as many activities are much less expensive, even free - rainforest, if you can drive yourself. Great feedback for renters.;-) Cheers! Michelle
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful first time visit to puerto rico
Guest: Marie
(seaford, n.y.)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/26/11
We just returned from a fantastic vacation at this villa. The location and cleanliness of the unit were just like the pictures described. The view from the balconies were even better than the pictures. Michelle was very helpful and always was willing to answer any questions I had. She sent excellent directions and recommendations for restaurants, tours and shopping. The unit was ideal for my husband and I and our two sons(22 and 20yrs). The beach and pools were very clean. This unit was ideally located next to the Rio Mar Hotel(5 min. walk), if you wanted to use their facilities casino, restaurants, gym,pools, shops etc. but if you wanted less crowds you could just relax in the villa's pools. The infinity pool was never crowded and was very relaxing. We rented a car from Hertz(Michelle's recommendation) and visited the rainforest, kayacked on the bioluminescent bay with Eco Tours, visited old san juan, and my two son's rented jet skis at the Rio Mar hotel. We ate at Don Pepes(right down the road), and at the hotel, ate at Shima's, Marabelle, Palios and Sea Breezes. We had a great time relaxing at the beach, pool or on our balcony. I was very happy with the unit, with the facilities and the location. I would definitely stay here again. Michelle was very helpful and her recommendations were great. I would definitely recommend this unit to a friend and this unit is perfect for a family looking for a tropical beach vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Getaway
Guest: CrayCray07
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11
Review Submitted: 02/25/11
We returned from a week long visit at the Rio Mar Villas a few weeks ago and I cannot wait to go back! From Chicago, February is brutal and the perfect time to get away. Thankfully, the Rio Mar Villa was exactly what we needed. Situated just to the side of the main resort, the villas offer luxury accommodations, tremendous privacy, quiet and relaxation. Personally, I get anxiety and angry when I pay good money to then have to "mark my chair" at at resort. Not the case here. We were never bothered by loud music, Spring Breakers, or having to state claim along the pool or beach. When you are looking for a true paradise, this is it. The beach and resort was beautiful- the view outside the villa's balconies was spectacular every single day. It was breathtakingly beautiful- the pictures only do it 1/2 justice!! Everyday we would start at the beach and then migrate to the pool after lunch. The convenience of just going back up to the Villa (literally a 2 minute trip) to get breakfast, lunch, snacks, bathroom- so nice! My days consisted of a short morning job, a coffee cup on the balcony overlooking the beach, reading my Kindle at the pool or beach, eating a small lunch, reading/laying out more....and then finally going inside to dress for dinner! Something I recommend too is visiting the resort stores and restaurants. We ate at the Asian & Italian places and both were exceptional. Of course, resort prices, but a really nice change from the local Puerto Rican food (which is good but cannot eat it every day!). We also made trips to the Rain Forest (just 10 minutes away), Old San Jose (about a 30 min drive), and the Bacardi Factory (45 min drive). Just enough distance away to not need to sit in a car but close enough to do some fun PR things! Also, if you are into the more structured/lively parts of resort-life, there is ALL of that just a hop away at the main resort. So, teenagers and kids would enjoy! In all- this was an amazing space to spend a week decompressing and just enjoying your surroundings. I would go back in a heartbeat!
Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughfulness! It was a pleasure having you and your family stay at our villa. Warm Regards, Michelle & Jack.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Getaway
Guest: CrayCray07
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11
Review Submitted: 02/25/11
We returned from a week long visit at the Rio Mar Villas a few weeks ago and I cannot wait to go back! From Chicago, February is brutal and the perfect time to get away. Thankfully, the Rio Mar Villa was exactly what we needed. Situated just to the side of the main resort, the villas offer luxury accommodations, tremendous privacy, quiet and relaxation. Personally, I get anxiety and angry when I pay good money to then have to "mark my chair" at at resort. Not the case here. We were never bothered by loud music, Spring Breakers, or having to state claim along the pool or beach. When you are looking for a true paradise, this is it. The beach and resort was beautiful- the view outside the villa's balconies was spectacular every single day. It was breathtakingly beautiful- the pictures only do it 1/2 justice!! Everyday we would start at the beach and then migrate to the pool after lunch. The convenience of just going back up to the Villa (literally a 2 minute trip) to get breakfast, lunch, snacks, bathroom- so nice! My days consisted of a short morning job, a coffee cup on the balcony overlooking the beach, reading my Kindle at the pool or beach, eating a small lunch, reading/laying out more....and then finally going inside to dress for dinner! Something I recommend too is visiting the resort stores and restaurants. We ate at the Asian & Italian places and both were exceptional. Of course, resort prices, but a really nice change from the local Puerto Rican food (which is good but cannot eat it every day!). We also made trips to the Rain Forest (just 10 minutes away), Old San Jose (about a 30 min drive), and the Bacardi Factory (45 min drive). Just enough distance away to not need to sit in a car but close enough to do some fun PR things! Also, if you are into the more structured/lively parts of resort-life, there is ALL of that just a hop away at the main resort. So, teenagers and kids would enjoy! In all- this was an amazing space to spend a week decompressing and just enjoying your surroundings. I would go back in a heartbeat!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
We loved it at Villa at Rio Mar Beach Resort
Guest: Cathy
(Peoria, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/03/11
Review Submitted: 02/11/11
We had a perfect stay at the villa. The villa is perfectly appointed and so well located to the beach and pool. We felt like we had the resort to ourselves as the villas are perfectly situated to take advantage of the beach, pool, hotel, casinos and dining. We were traveling with out adult sons so having the space of the villa was so nice for us. We shopped at both Ralphs and Amigos and found both to be well stocked with the items we needed. We dined at Ritchies and loved the view and the cocktails. The food is just ok but well worth taking advantage of the view. We also ordered pizza from Michaels and they delivered to the villa. We did underestimate the language barrier with the drivers, etc. as we do not speak Spanish. Actually, we assumed English would be spoken much more than it was in many places. We also traveled to San Juan for a couple of special dinners and had dinner at one of the hotel restaurants a couple of times. Our family is ready to visit again as soon as we can. Thanks for the great experience.
Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure renting to you!
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Enjoyable Family Time
Guest: Brian
(Taunton, Ma)
Date of Stay: 08/23/09
Review Submitted: 08/19/10
My family and I spent 1 week at the Wyndham. The beach ad 2 pools ere right outside of our door. It took seconds to go between both. We were located directly down beach from the Hotel which afforded u the oppotunity to avoids crowds. The unit itself was very clean. Well kept. It was easy to enjoy our time here as we no resort issues. It as a terrific vacation spot and we would definately stay there again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
honeymoon
Guest: Pat & Cara
(Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10
Review Submitted: 08/03/10
We stayed here for our honeymoon and we had a great time. The resort is beautiful and the view is amazing! The suite is very spacious and the balconies overlook the pool and the ocean. The property was extremely well-maintained. The location is about a 20 minute drive from the rainforest which has great trails for hiking/walking, not to mention spectacular views. We also checked out the bio luminescent lagoon which is about a 30 min. drive from the resort. We visited the historical sites in Old San Juan which was about a 45 -60 min. drive. As for restaurants, we loved La Estacion, in Fajardo, about a 20 min drive. We loved staying here and would highly recommend it to couples and families!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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