Reviews for Loiza Vacation Rental - VRBO 254476 - 3 BR San Juan Area Condo in Puerto Rico, Aquatika Beach Resort Vac. Rental Condo Penthouse W/Terrace

A wonderful vacation ...

Guest LMR
Date of stay 04/01/13
Review Submitted 05/18/13

I can only say great things about our stay in this condo. William met us at the airport, showed us the way to his place, had great suggestions of what to do in the area and was a great host. The condo is new, clean, spacious and inviting. We loved having so many fun things to do right at the complex -- mini golf, basketball court for my son, the beach only a minutes walk away and the rooftop patio which way one of the best things about the condo. The area is great -- close to the rain forest and the incredible kiosks in Luquillo. We ate there almost everyday! We loved buying fruit at the roadside stands and found an incredible bakery ten minutes away in Rio Grande - La Famillia Bakery. My husband and I are already talking about planning a trip to go back next year.

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

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love dr

Guest love dr
Date of stay 02/16/13
Review Submitted 03/04/13

the unit is impecable,everything you might need to enjoy your vacation and more.William & his wife were extreamly helpful and most accomodating.stores are minutes away,must have car to get around.I highly recomend this villa for families or groups of friends.thank so much!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Happy with out stay

Guest Jennifer A.
Date of stay 01/04/13
Review Submitted 01/21/13

Overall, we were happy with the condo and had a great time in Puerto Rico. (Culebra, San Juan, and El Yunke were our favorites.) Pictures do a good job of representing the complex. The owner was timely and helpful with our questions. A couple of minor issues that shoud be fixed (noisy dryer, faulty internet, and some dirty dishes), but overall satisfied. The pool table on the upper floor was a nice feature and kept our teenagers entertained. The pool area and garden areas were very nice. Unfortunetly the lazy pool only operated on the weekend which didn't fit with our plans, and the snack bar by the pool wasn't operating, but nevertheless, it was a nice area. The town around the complex was not something we felt comfortable walking around in, but maybe for the more adventerous it would be ok. The security in the complex seemed good. Thanks

Owner response: Thank you for your honest response. We will work on the issues mentioned, right away! We strive to be the best in Aquatika.

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Beautyful appartement and resort

Guest Romy N.
Date of stay 10/27/12
Review Submitted 11/16/12

in German language: Wir haben mit zwei Familien (4 Erw., 3 Kinder) eine schöne Woche in dem komfortabel eingerichteten großzügigen Appartement verbracht. Die Küche ist komplett ausgestattet. Auch sonst ist alles vorhanden, was man im Urlaub gerne hätte (großer Gasgrill auf der Terrasse, Handtücher, Strandtücher, Strand- und Badespielzeug für die Kids). Nur das WLan fiel immer mal wieder für längere Zeit aus. Zur Not gibt es noch WLAN im Aquatika-Clubhaus, welches sich direkt vor dem Appartment befindet. Die Pools sind einfach genial. Wir haben viel Zeit im lazy river und in den diversen Whirlpools verbracht. Leider war die Rutsche und einige der Wasserspiele nur am Wochenende im Betrieb. Auch der Strand ist sehr schön, Leider hatten wir ein paar Tage sehr starken Wellengang und die Strömung brachte viel Müll in die kleine Bucht. Der Strand wurde dann am Wochenende wieder gereinigt. Auch sind größere Steine im Wasser, was bei den Wellen zur Gefahr für die Kids werden kann. Wenn man am Strand aber nur 300 m nach rechts geht (am Ufer muss man noch über die Steine am Ende der Bucht klettern, oder man läuft kurz die nächste Querstrasse hinter, kommt man zu einem noch schöneren Strand (2km Sand, menschenleer mit Palmen bis ans Wasser, ohne Steine unter der Wasserlinie, nur feiner Sand). Der Wal Mart ist nach kurzer Autofahrt erreichbar, gegenüber vom Wal Mart ist eine große Outlet-Mall, wo man alles günstig findet, was man als deutscher Tourist so kaufen möchte (Levis-, Nike- und Reebook-Shops und jede Menge andere Markenklamotten und Schuhe). Man hat es also nicht weit zum Shoppen. Die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Puerto Ricos (San Juan Altstadt, Biobay und der El Yunque Regenwald Nationalpark) sind alle im 30 km Umkreis und schnell zu erreichen. Also sowohl das Appartment, das Resort, der Strand und die Umgebung sind absolut empfehlenswert und bieten alles, was man für einen Super-Urlaub braucht. Thank you William, Everything were great!

Owner response: English Translation: We have two families (4 adults, 3 children) spent a lovely week in the comfortable spacious apartment. The kitchen is fully equipped. Everything else is available, which one would have guests looking. (Large gas grill on the patio, towels, beach towels, beach and bath toys for the kids) Only the WiFi fell from time to time for a long time. In a pinch, there are Wi-Fi in Aquatika clubhouse, which is located directly in front of the apartment. The pools are brilliant. We have a lot of time in the lazy river and spent in the various hot tubs. Unfortunately, some of the water slide and games was only in operation on the weekend . The beach is very nice, unfortunately we had a few days very strong waves (due to a storm) and the flow brought a lot of trash in the small bay. The beach was then purified again on the weekend. Also, larger stones in the water, which may apply to the waves a danger to the kids are. If one on the beach but only 300 meters turn right (on the shore one must still climb over the rocks at the end of the bay, or one runs short, the next street behind, you get an even nicer beach (2km sand desert with palms up to the water, without stones under the water line, only fine sand. The Wal Mart can be reached within a short drive away, across from Wal-Mart is a large outlet mall, where you can find anything cheap, what a German tourist may want to buy so (Levis -.., Nike and Reebok stores and even more brand name clothes and shoes) They did not make it far for shopping, the main attractions of Puerto Rico (San Juan town, Biobay and the El Yunque Rain Forest National Park), all in a 30 miles radius and within easy reach. So both the apartment, the resort, the beach and the surroundings are highly recommended and provide everything you need for a super holiday. Thank you William, Everything was great!

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Great location!

Guest M.L
Date of stay 08/24/12
Review Submitted 09/14/12

My family and I stayed at this location for 1 week. We are a family with 2 kids and a pair of grandparents came as well. We found this unit was well equipped with everything you can possibly need with pleanty of room. The kitchen had everything you can possibly think of from plenty of dishes and cookware down to a waffle iron! My family is a bit finicky and I can say that it was a very clean unit. As far as location goes I will say the surrounding area is definetly not appealing, however safety is absolutely not an issue. The Condo complex is waterfront and the beach is lovely to simply take a stroll along. In the entrance of the condo there is a police station which does make it a little more comforting. The complex is gated and like I said we were there for a week and did not experience any problems. The condo it pretty central to San Juan and Fajardo. We felt this location was perfect for what we wanted to see and do during this trip to PR. I would highly recommend this unit!

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

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Vacation in Paradise!

Guest Telly S.
Date of stay 07/21/12
Review Submitted 08/07/12

First of all i like to thanks William for his hospitality, he's really a special guy. The Penthouse was as Amazing, Very clean, Spacious and Beautifully decorated with all the comforts. All the pools were great and the water was warm and comfortable along with the slide and lazy river. The beach was perfect and relaxing... The Penthouse location is very close to San Juan and other popular destinations. The amazing beaches of Luquillo are just minutes away and so is the Yunque, a natural forest like no other! In this place you have everything you need to cook since it's provided by William, there's even a grill in the rooftop with a view of the ocean, also a washing machine to refresh your beach wear and even beach toys to entertain your love ones. You can get everything else that you need in the Walmart that's located in Calle 187 and Calle #3, don't worry! William will let you know about this and other stuff on the way to Aquatika since he meets at you the Airport to escort you and your family to the Penthouse. I would stay there again in the future since it's an affordable option and I highly recommend this place, Aquatika is a hidden Jewel! At the end of our stay i happen to forget my wallet in the unit just before i had to board the plane and William rush to meet me at the penthouse so that i could retrive it and get home, Thanks William! Highly Recommended for: Age 50+, Families, Adventure Seekers, and Getaways and Sightseeing. Take my advice, Don't let stupid rumors ruin what could be an Unforgettable experience!

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Amazing Vacation

Guest Ana C.
Date of stay 06/30/12
Review Submitted 07/11/12

I have to start by saying thank you Mr. Williams for your customer services and patients. The condo was so clean so nice we loved everything about it. It had everything you need and can ask for the location was steps from the beach and steps to the pool. My family and I had the best time ever the grown ups enjoyed the pool table and roof top patio. It was so comfortable my 17 month old son even had a play pak to sleep in. Aquatica was great clean, nice & the staff was so kind and helpfull we will be back again soon. I will recommend this place to all my friends and family.

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Florida Residents

Guest Florida Vacationers
Date of stay 05/26/12
Review Submitted 06/03/12

Awesome!! Apartment was as represented--- clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. The many pools and beach were refreshing and scenic. Location is very good with easy access to the rain forrest, San Juan, ferry's to Culebra & Vieques islands and Luquillo Beach. My family and I had a BLAST! We will never stay at a hotel again--- a nice comfortable condo is the way to go. The owner was extremely nice and very accomodating. I would stay there again and highly recommend this unit--- you will not be disappointed. My wife wanted to stay another week--- unfortunately, our vacation came to its end--- until next time. Enjoy!!

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

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Thank You note

Guest Jeanine
Date of stay 03/30/12
Review Submitted 04/09/12

William~ Thank you again for the use of your condo. We enjoyed our stay very much. I tried to leave a positive review but the site says you must register/sign in to do so. I don't want to sign in and receive more emails so please feel free to use us as a reference if you need to. Thank you as well for your prompt refund of the deposit money. j. v.

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Will come back

Guest Keith M.
Date of stay 02/26/12
Review Submitted 03/11/12

William was a gracious host. He met us at the car rental and escorted us to Aquatika. The condo was far better than we anticipated and the amenities were perfect. The beach was beautiful and we rarely even saw any one on it. Pools were empty and we loved the choices. Great spot for an affordable family vacation. Loiza didn't offer any thing to do but the condo village was safe and complete. Great place!

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Family of 6 had a great time!

Guest say cheese
Date of stay 12/28/11
Review Submitted 01/20/12

Our family consists of 2 parents and 4 children (ages 14-23). We had a great time! The condo was just as it states on the website. William was excellent to work with. He answered all of my emails/phone calls. I was a little worried about sending money, but I had no problems. I even received my entire deposit within a week of being home. William met us at the car rental place and we followed him to the condo, where he showed us around. The condo is very nice and it had all the comforts of home. The town of Loiza looked a bit "slummy". But I will say, we didn't have any problems, and the local people we did encounter were very nice. The condo is gated, and we felt very safe and secure. The kids loved the tennis courts, pools, and mini golf. The only complaint about the pools/hot tubs is this: For us, the pools were not deep enough. I think the deepest part was 4 feet. The hot tubs were not hot, maybe luke warm. Other than that, we enjoyed using them. The gated beach area was very nice, there were even a few chairs we were able to take out near the water. William had chairs, toys and towels for us to use, as well. The condo was well layed out, air conditioned, Wi-Fi, dishwasher (yes!), microwave, plenty of bathrooms, washer and dryer (incl. laundry soap, thank you!), and the roof top terrace was AWESOME! We even got to see fireworks! (It was News Years Eve). Our family, absolutely loved the pool table upstairs. There was a gas grill for our use, too. There are not many restaurants to choose from in the area, we had to drive about 20 mins. to find one we all agreed on. The codo was a good location for us, everything we wanted to do was within a 45 minute drive. There were a few flights of stairs to go up to get to the unit, but it was covered and well lit. The condo complex was fuller on the weekends. Parking was great, and the garbage drop off was convenient. We really had a fun vacation!

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

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William y Marie: hospitalidad 5 estrellas!

Guest Alfredo M.
Date of stay 08/11/11
Review Submitted 10/14/11

Un lugar increíble en una isla de playas paradisíacas. Williams, Marie y uno de sus hijos nos fueron a esperar al aeropuerto para guiarnos al departamento, que se encuentra a unos 20 minutos de manejo hacia el este del Aeropuerto Internacional Luis Muñoz Marín en San Juan. El complejo, Aquatika, está situado en el pueblo de Loiza. Nos tomó unos pocos minutos para satisfacer los requerimientos a la entrada. El complejo tiene seguridad las 24 horas. El departamento de William y Marie es exactamente como lo describen las fotos en el sitio web, limpio, elegante, espacioso y con todas las comodidades que uno puede necesitar para las vacaciones, y más aún. Todas y cada una de las cosas disponibles estaba en perfecto estado de funcionamiento, incluyendo la conexión internet. Aquatika es un complejo sobre la playa, con varias piletas de natación con agua a temperatura ambiente o caliente, un “lazy river”, un gimnasio y muy amplios espacios. Es sumamente seguro y tranquilo; quizás un poco más activo en los fines de semana. El mantenimiento es sumamente eficiente, y hemos visto a gente trabajar en los muy cuidados jardines y en las piscinas todos los días, incluyendo los domingos. La playa enfrente del complejo, a la que se accede a través de una puerta con llave, es muy limpia y las aguas muy cálidas. Hacia el este se encuentra parcialmente bloqueada, pero hacia el oeste uno puede caminar por horas. Loiza como pueblo es también tranquilo; hemos hecho nuestras compras diarias en los mercaditos del área, pan fresco y jamás hemos tenido ningún problema. El pueblo tiene una significativa presencia policial y a la entrada del complejo está el cuartel de la policía departamental. También hemos probado las delicadezas de la isla en los kioscos que está al lado de las rutas, empanadillas, pastelillos, mofongo, y en grandes cantidades, todo regado además con Medalla o Silver, unas de las muy buenas cervezas de la isla. En fin, Williams y Marie son unos anfitriones excelentes y su departamento es definitivamente 5 estrellas, en un complejo 5 estrellas, en una isla 5 estrellas. Los recomendamos de todo corazón y volveremos en cuanto podamos.

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William and Marie: 5 stars hospitality!

Guest Alfredo M.
Date of stay 08/11/11
Review Submitted 10/14/11

An amazing place, a home away from home, in an amazing island. William, Marie and one of their children came to the airport to greet us and take us to the apartment, approximately a 20 minutes’ drive east from the International Airport Luis Muñoz Marín in San Juan. The resort, Aquatika is in Loiza. It took us just a few minutes to go through the security procedures at the entrance. The resort has 24 hours security. William and Marie's apartment is exactly the way it is described in the web site, clean, stylish, and equipped with everything anyone could ask for and then some. Everything worked perfectly, and that includes the internet connection. Aquatika is a beach resort with several swimming pools, a lazy river and spacious gardens. It is very safe and quiet, maybe a little more active during the weekends. Maintenance is very efficient and we have seen people at work in the carefully manicured gardens and in the swimming pools every day and during the weekends. The beach in front of the resort is very clean with nice warm waters. To the east it is partially blocked but to the west one can walk for hours, The town of Loiza is also reasonably quiet and safe; we did our daily shopping in the little markets of the area without any problems. The town has a significant police presence and the headquarters of the regional police are at the entrance of the resort. We have also tasted all the delicacies that the road side kiosks have to offer, empanadillas, pastelillos, mofongo, as well as the local beers of the island, Medalla or Silver. William y Marie, our 5 star hosts, provided incredible hospitality and were available to answer any question during our stay. This was, indeed, our home away from home! I would wholeheartedly recommend this property to anyone, and especially to families.

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Friendly Territory in Puerto Rico

Guest Neil M.
Date of stay 06/14/11
Review Submitted 07/14/11

When looking for a special place to celebrate a milestone birthday, our consideration of PR was high due to the US Territory status where laws are similar to the continental US, no passport is required, the relative cost and time of travel to a tropical climate was good, VISA cards were readily accepted and the reviews of William's home at this beautiful resort were so positive. We were surprised by the sights (wandering horses in unexpected places on the island), sounds (small to large playful and/or colorful reptiles, vocal roosters and dogs of all types nearly everywhere outside of the resort). We were equally impressed by the attractions (Bio-luminescent bay, Old San Juan and its historical forts, along with the wonderful proximity and access to the fabulous El Yunque Rain Forest). Our time went by so quickly. The temps were quite high (June) as was the humidity, but our experiences were pleasurable wherever we traveled and the comforts of the home and hospitality of William were refreshing each day. The resort personnel we encountered, staff at the various attractions we visited and the shop owners we met made our time in PR a memorable vacation. William is obviously personally invested in making his home yours during your stay and he has provided many of the necessary "tools" to do that with toys, sports equipment, creature comforts (air conditioners/ washer/ dryer/ dish washer). Our value meter was full as we measured the friendly territory we had just experienced as we headed to the airport to return to the mainland. Try this trip - it is well worth the travel - oh, and the local cuisine is "yummy". Our thanks to you William!

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

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GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS!!

Guest jessica
Date of stay 04/14/11
Review Submitted 05/09/11

To start off I just want to say thank you to Willie and his family for a great place and his hospitality. We've stayed at this this complex in the past but this time around the condo was just beautiful and spacious. It had everything you needed and more. The pool areas are amazing ,which the main pool is right in front of the unit and not far away from the beach. Also what was new and a bonus for us was the snack bar,which is open on the weekends with great snacks and drinks ,especially the pina coladas which is great when you don't want to cook ! Would highly recommend this property to anyone.

Recommended for: Families with young children

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beautiful quiet resort area

Guest Renee B.
Date of stay 04/01/11
Review Submitted 04/13/11

This complex was beautiful, very tropical and quiet. The grounds are so clean and maintained. The pool areas are beautiful. Mr Martinez met us @ the car rental and escorted us back to the condo. He even stopped at walmart to let us get groceries. Loiza is not a very nice area but once you get in the gates of the condo complex you are met with the most tropical, lush area. The condo is convenient to the El Yunque Rain forest about 20 min drive and worth the drive. We were also about 20 mins from Luquillo beaches which were great and Fajardo is just a little farther but worth the drive to visit the bioluminiscent bay at night. San Juan and Old San Juan are closer than they seem its just the traffic is a bit of a hindrance but had a wonderful time there as well. There was 2 adult couples with our party and 3 17-18 girls, this property suited our needs well. but if you are looking for a hopping place with lots of people this is not the place for you. During the week (Monday-thursday) there was hardly anyone at the complex, the weekend was much busier and had more residents. They also have a snack bar which serves awesome pastijellos or empanadas and drinks like beer, pina coladas etc. It is only open Friday-Sunday. would highly recommend this property.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Wonderful place to call home!

Guest Putz
Date of stay 03/10/11
Review Submitted 04/13/11

We want to Thank WIllie for the help and guidance he provided us with. WIllie met us at the rental company and led us to Walmart to pick up a few items. Then he led us to his condo.This was much appreciated as we already had a long travel day and no idea where we were going. When we arrived at the condo WIllie instraucted us about the home and heled us get settled. We had a grat week at Aquatika. This place has something for everyone. We enjoyed the quite beach and pools. The condo upper patio was enjoyed by all, especaillly the grill. We would recommend staying here to anyone.

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

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Home Away From Home

Guest The Carino's
Date of stay 08/02/10
Review Submitted 08/23/10

This place was truly awesome! A great vacation property for families with children. The property had all kinds of amenities and everything you can think of to feel right at home. If by any chance you forgot anything 99% the owners had it in the penthouse. Toys for the kids, games for adults, movies, and so much more! This is the place to come, make yourself at home and just relax! While the kids can go and play. I will definitely be back again! The owners were very responsive throughout the entire process and paid very close attention to detail from decorations of the penthouse to ensuring all our needs were met from the beginning to the end! I felt like this was truly my own vacation home rather than a rental. Mr. and Mrs. Martinez thank you for making us welcomed! We greatly appreciate it!

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

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Wonderful holiday in the palm garden.

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Wonderful holiday in the palm garden.

Guest MatthiasO Germany
Date of stay 04/24/10
Review Submitted 06/06/10

This is a Google Translation from the German review. Please, excuse any mistakes. Review Submitted: May 29, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010 Many thanks to William for a superb accommodation and first class service. He went out of his way and picked us up from Car Rental (airport) and escorted to the resort (at 2 clock in the morning). Blessed, too, as our giant fridge-freezer, broke down, William was immediately on the spot, prompting a repair. In the meantime, we were worried in the short term ice and then he brought a smaller transition fridge (this will later find its place in the top floor). The rooms are as shown on the pictures, pleasantly decorated and clean. This applies also to the baths (two in the first floor and a half bathroom upstairs). The resort was well maintained and kept clean. The pool areas (a total of 5) are beautifully embedded in the palm garden. Unfortunately, only max. 3'-6" deep. Big plus here are the bathing times. Up to 1 clock at night! I've never seen before. Class! Unfortunately, the public beach is not cleaned as often. Ther is the debris that the sea brings(which is not bad). However, glass shards have no place here (we saw a few occasionally, prompting caution). Small drawbacks were the opening times of the snack bar (only on weekends) and the wearing of wristbands (which we never did). We were often approached by the watchman on it. With the statement "If, in the apartment" but he was more or less satisfied. Directly at the entrance of the premises is a police station, small supermarket and a liquor store. The Walmart and an Outlet shopping center are located at some distance. Easy to reach from here is El Yunque, San Juan, the beaches in Luquillo and Fajardo with ferries. Ponce and part of the Panoramic Route are already day trips. We have never made it further than the beautiful caves at Arecibo. The crossing of San Juan is pretty annoying with time (traffic). Finding food and alcohol is not a problem in Puerto Rico. There is simply everything they need to have for spoiled Europeans and cheap beef. This came in large quantities at William's Gas Grill. The BBQ on our roof will continue to be long remembered. Finding foreign food was nore difficult. Unlike in Europe, we did not find the cozy "normal" restaurant. You will find many fast-food chains and Take Along pizzerias. We are just in America. Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children

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Wunderschöner Urlaub im Palmengarten.

Guest MatthiasO
Date of stay 04/24/10
Review Submitted 05/29/10

Ein herzliches Dankeschön an William für eine prächtige Unterkunft und einen erstklassigen Service. Hier gehört es zum Standart, dass man vom CarRentail (Flughafen) abgeholt und zur Ferienanlage gebracht wird (sogar um 2 Uhr morgens). Auch als unser riesiger Kühl-/ Gefrierschrank das Zeitige segnete, war William sofort zur Stelle und veranlasste eine Reparatur. In der Zwischenzeit besorgte man uns kurzfristig Eis und anschließend sogar einen kleineren Übergangskühlschrank (dieser soll später seinen Platz in der oberen Etage finden). Die Zimmer sind, wie auf den Bilder zu sehen, angenehm eingerichtet und sauber. Dies trifft auch auf die Bäder zu (zwei im unteren Bereich + WC oben). Die Ferienanlage wird hervorragend gepflegt und sauber gehalten. Die Poollandschaften (insgesamt 5 Stück) sind wunderschön in den Palmengarten eingelassen. Jedoch leider nur max. 1,3m tief. Großes Plus sind hier die Badezeiten. Bis 1 Uhr nachts!! Hab ich vorher noch nie erlebt. Klasse! Der öffentliche Strand wird leider nicht so häufig gereinigt. Hier bleibt das, was das Meer bringt, schon mal liegen (was nicht schlimm ist). Jedoch Glasscherben haben hier nichts zu suchen (sah man gelegentlich, was zur Vorsicht veranlasste). Kleine Mankos waren die Öffnungszeiten der Bar (nur am Wochenende) und das Tragen von Armbändchen (was wir nie taten). Wir wurden häufiger vom Nachtwächter darauf angesprochen. Mit der Aussage "Liegt in der Wohnung" war er jedoch mehr oder weniger zufrieden. Direkt an der Einfahrt der Anlage liegt eine Polizeistation, kleiner Supermarkt und ein Schnapsladen. Der Walmart und ein Outlet-Center liegen etwas entfernt. Gut zu erreichen ist von hier El Yunque, San Juan, die Strände bei Luquillo und die Fähren bei Fajardo. Ponce und ein Teil der Panorama-Route sind schon Tagestouren. Weiter als zu den schönen Höhlen bei Arecibo haben wir es nie geschafft. Die Querung von San Juan wird mit der Zeit ziemlich nervig. Die Verpflegung mit Lebensmittel und Alkohol ist auf Puerto Rico kein Problem. Es gibt einfach alles, was verwöhnte Europäer benötigen und dazu noch preiswertes Rindfleisch. Dieses kam in großen Mengen auf Williams Gas-Grill. Die Grillabende auf unserer Dachterrasse werden uns noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben. Das auswärtige Essen fiel uns jedoch schwer. Anders als in Europa haben wir hier keine gemütlichen "normalen" Restaurants gefunden. Häufig findet man hier Fastfood-Ketten und Mitnehm-Pizzerias. Wir sind halt in Amerika.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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Home Away From Home

Guest GTandM
Date of stay 02/26/10
Review Submitted 03/30/10

From the begining of the rental process William was helpful and accommodatiing. He answered all of my questions via email and he returned our deposit quickly after the rental ended. Upon arrival in Puerto Rico he met us at the Rent a Car office and led us to his condominium. He made himself available 24 hours a day during our vaction to answer any and all questions or concerns. The unit was just like the pictures and is very comfortable and has everything you would need to enjoy your vacation. The view of the mountains in the evening is spectacular from the roof deck. Everyone in the complex is very friendly and helpful. Our seven year old son and his nineteen year old cousin, both had a great time. The snack bar is open on the weekends and Gerry who runs it will do everything to make your visit relaxing. The beach is great along with all of the pools; the entire complex is kept very clean and you look forward to getting out to the grounds for the day. I would recommend William's unit to anyone who is looking to relax on vacation. We look forward to returning in the future to enjoy William's Home Away From Home.

Recommended for: Families with young children

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Excellent Condo and Resort

Guest Carolle D.
Date of stay 01/16/10
Review Submitted 02/20/10

After a two week stay, we wanted to stay longer.The description and photos were certainly accurate and more. The condo is fully equipped and nicely furnished. William is the perfect host. He promptly answered inquiries, whether phone or emails. He met us at the car rental and patiently directed us to purchase groceries, phone chips, then the condo. Thanks William for easing us through a hectic first day. No doubt, we will return.

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

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BEST PLACE TO STAY IN LOIZA P.R.

Guest lury
Date of stay 08/15/09
Review Submitted 09/10/09

Well what can i say,William and his wife were at the penthouse when we arrived that show us they wanted to make sure everything was just right, for them to take the time to be there that made us feel welcome.The penthouse was very elegant tastefully decorated,its a home away from home.We were bless to stay there,i would recommend it to anyone.My family and I look forward to make it our vacation home in P.R.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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Exceptional place AND host

Guest therev
Date of stay 08/08/09
Review Submitted 08/17/09

This is an exceptional property AND William is a terrific host. We just got back from a week's stay and cannot wait to return. While the surrounding town is a bit depressed, Aquatika is beautiful, very well maintained, safe, and just a delight. It is also well located to take various side trips (which we did). The pictures of the condo and the grounds don't do justice to what you will find. Everything is MUCH BETTER! Note: you will need to have a car. We took our children and grandchildren for this vacation. The hardest part of the vacation was trying to get them out of the many pools. I would definitely recommend this property for grandchildren. Mine are 4, 3, and 2 years old. While at Aquatika, we went a couple of times to El Yunke (very close), check out the zip line tour, once to Fajardo to kayak, the old city of San Juan, the Luquillo kiosks to eat (our favorite was #33), as well as several other day trips. None of those trips took very long to drive to. Our favorite restaurant was the Brass Cactus Bar and Grill in Luquillo just off Route 3. If you are there on Sunday, don't miss the pig roasts in Guavate. It takes a while to get there, but should not be missed. Also, on Wednesday nights from 7PM to 9PM, learn Salsa dancing at Hobbies Bowling Center near Naguabo. We printed out a lot of different things to do while visiting Puerto Rico and left it in the condo. It is a bright orange notebook. Hope it will give you a few ideas. William provided everything that you could possibly need and helped us out the one time that we called him while we were there (free WiFi internet is available, but only at the clubhouse). We would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Thanks William!

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

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Aquatika-Martinez

Guest Massachusetts09
Date of stay 05/20/09
Review Submitted 06/01/09

If you plan to stay at Aquatika this has to be one of the nicest town-homes in the complex. William was a pleasure to deal with from day-one right through the return of the security deposit. His hospitaility was a real comfort knowing if there was any issue he was readily available to address it. He is the kind of guy you hope to find on Cyber -Rental. The home itself is simply beautiful. It has a high-end kitchen, pool table, cable, roof terrace, WI-FI, gas grill & AC throughout. It also had a dishwasher which was not available at all Aquatika rentals. William has equipped it with games, beach chairs and outdoor toys as if you lived there yourself. The pools are basically outside the front door and the Ocean is a 1 minute walk. There is a basketball court and playground right next to the pools. The kids loved the water cannons and water slide. Some have said the beach is small, (and it is), but it was fine for a quick dip. I actually snokeled all around the beachfront and there were fish swimming with me. It is samll but nice. Aquatika is in Loiza which is not a great town. You will need a car and plan to drive at least 30 minutes to dinner if you don't eat at the rental, (which you should at least a few times since it's beautuiful). The upside of staying in Loiza is that you are close to the east coast which boasts: - El Yunque Rain forest, (which was incredible), - Luquillo beaches for body surfing and - Fajardo, the coast area.(snorkel / fishing trips departures) These were alll within 30 minutes of Aquatika which would have been well over an hour from San Juan with traffic. There are major U.S. malls within 15 minutes, (Wallmart, Walgreens, Applebees, etc), so you're really not that far out in the country but Loiza is not a walk-around town for travelers. In all, if you have kids, (mine are 11, 9, & 9), - Aquatika is fun for the kids - This home itself is beautiful and - The owner is a pleasure. Thanks William. Massachusetts says hello.

Recommended for: Families with young children

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Traveler Reviews (25)

A wonderful vacation ...

A wonderful vacation ...

love dr

love dr

Happy with out stay

Happy with out stay

Beautyful appartement and resort

Beautyful appartement and resort

Great location!

Great location!

Vacation in Paradise!

Vacation in Paradise!

Amazing Vacation

Amazing Vacation

Florida Residents

Florida Residents

Thank You note

Thank You note

Will come back

Will come back

Family of 6 had a great time!

Family of 6 had a great time!

William y Marie: hospitalidad 5 estrellas!

William y Marie: hospitalidad 5 estrellas!

William and Marie: 5 stars hospitality!

William and Marie: 5 stars hospitality!

Friendly Territory in Puerto Rico

Friendly Territory in Puerto Rico

GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS!!

GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS!!

beautiful quiet resort area

beautiful quiet resort area

Wonderful place to call home!

Wonderful place to call home!

Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

Wonderful holiday in the palm garden.

Wonderful holiday in the palm garden.

Wunderschöner Urlaub im Palmengarten.

Wunderschöner Urlaub im Palmengarten.

Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

Excellent Condo and Resort

Excellent Condo and Resort

BEST PLACE TO STAY IN LOIZA P.R.

BEST PLACE TO STAY IN LOIZA P.R.

Exceptional place AND host

Exceptional place AND host

Aquatika-Martinez

Aquatika-Martinez