Luxury Ocean View Condo W/ Wifi & Air Conditioning in Penamar Ocean Club

• Perfect for Us!

  Perfect for Us!

  • Guest PA Traveler
  • Date of stay 05/02/13
  • Review Submitted 05/12/13
  The condo was immaculate. Air conditioners easily cooled each room. Be aware, however, that you may hear them turning off and on in the bedrooms when trying to sleep the first couple of nights. Also, the bed in the middle bedroom creaked a little when rolling over. Again, we adjusted to this after the first night. The owner made it very easy to access the secured lobby and the lock on the condo door. Several email communications prior to our arrival were prompt and informative. When not out and about (we were in Fajardo for a wedding), we basically lived on the very large, very comfortable balcony. That was a major selling point for us when considering condos. Cocktail hour; snack-time; coffee in the morning. We loved it...morning and night! And the view of the ocean and nearby mountains was pleasing. Many good restaurants very close. Five minute drive to El Conquistador. Less than 30 minutes to the rain forest. The kitchen had everything we needed. Fridge was large, as were the washer and dryer. We visited the infinity pool twice and it was great! While it was very nice to be within a gated community, know that when you pull up for access through the gate, stop where the speaker is at the STOP sign and provide your name and condo number to the guard. We had a bit of a challenge with one of the guards who kept pointing to the speaker. We drove straight up the gate when we arrived the first night and a guard came out to greet us. He mentioned nothing about using the speaker. However, not everyone was as willing or ambitious as he was. There were two couples sharing the condo, and we were extremely pleased. The value was tremendous! We could not have been more pleased with the condo, the property and the location. We are now true fans of VRBO!

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

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• A relaxing and comfortable vacation home

  A relaxing and comfortable vacation home

  • Guest Shelly F.
  • Date of stay 01/01/13
  • Review Submitted 01/20/13
  We arrived at the PenaMar Ocean Club on the New Year's day. It's a nice gated condo community on a small hill by the sea. Our unit has a view of the ocean and the biggest pool of three. The elevator made moving in effortless. The unit is clean and nicely decorated with an ocean theme. It feels fresh with a touch of luxury. Two dinning tables sit nine of us comfortablely for the three meals a day. The kitchen is well equiped and we enjoyed cooking our favoriate meals. There is plenty of room for the kids to play in the living room. The balcony, with the view, the breezy, and the comfortable sofas, was the escape for the adults. The baskball court and the tennis court are just downstair from our building. It was a good place for the two and a half year old boy to burn energy. He also loved going in and out of the kid pool and jumping into the beautfil big pool. He fell in love with swimming here. He also wanted to try the smaller pool with a slide, but he was too young for that. We also enjoyed the shaded beach nearby, as we didn't not have to worry about sunburn so much under the trees. The three kids spent hours digging on the beach with toys provided by the owner. The washer and the dryer handled all the towels and clothing of 7 people diligently and quietly. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are neat. Sufficient number of towels were available, including beach towels. Overall, we had a very relaxing, quiet, yet fun week in this home away from home. We are thinking of coming back again next time we are in Puerto Rico.

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• An adventure!

  An adventure!

  • Guest Fab Four
  • Date of stay 12/18/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  Our stay in this condo was fairly good. It is well stocked and has pretty much everything you would need. We appreciated the supplies they provide such as shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap, etc. Having Wifi and A/C was nice. Its location was central to the excursions we had planned, which is why we chose this condo. The condition of the condo was fair. It was fairly clean, but seemed kind of worn and in need of some attention, compared to other VRBO properties we have stayed in, i.e., walls had several cracks in them and were dirty and scuffed. That seemed like the norm in Fajardo, however. The walls could use a coat of paint and the tile grout could use a good cleaning. It did not appear that the sheets had been laundered, though, so we had to do laundry upon our arrival. The beds did not have a complete sheet set on them either, only a fitted sheet and a thin comforter, no top sheet, and shams on the twin bed pillows, not pillow cases. We, too, had issues with regulating the water temperature in the master shower (as mentioned in another review). Felt like Goldilocks, too hot or too cold, but rarely just right. The security of the complex was good, having to enter through a secured gate, although one night upon returning from dinner, about 10:30, there was no one in the guardhouse to let us in. We kept pressing the buzzer, knocked on the guardhouse windows, then started honking to see if we could rouse someone. We called the condo owner’s cell phone but got no response. After about 20 minutes, a guard showed up (driving up in a car) and seemed extremely annoyed that we wanted in. There needs to be some sort of “backup plan” in place if that were to happen again. We spent most of our time out of the condo on excursions including the bioluminescent bay kayaking tour, mini boat snorkeling tour, 2 days on Culebra (highly recommended), a day in San Juan, El Yunque rain forest, Loquillo beach and kioskos, which, again, is why we chose to stay in Fajardo, but honestly, it is not the prettiest area of Puerto Rico. If the condo would undergo a few improvements, we could say it’s an excellent place to stay; as is, it’s adequate. It was an adventure!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Dear Fab Four: It is the only three-star rating that we had received—thank you for raising the bar of standards. I contacted my cleaning service maid and she told me that she washed the beddings every time including your stay of Dec 18-25. We repair our walls and clean our tile grout regularly—I guess that we can increase the frequency. I am sorry that you found missing bed pillow cover—this should not had happened. I thought a thin comforter fits tropical climate perfectly—well you may prefer to sleep in really cold room. You were right that several of our renters did not like the water heating system that was installed by the constructor and we are in the process of replacing it. I felt sorry that you were irritated by the long-waiting time (20 minutes) once at the entrance gate so that you had to press the buzzer, knock on the guardhouse windows, and honk your car—I was not sure if you had our correct phone number because I did not have the record that you called us. I sincerely wish you a Happy 2013! --XZs

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• Home, Sweet, Home

  Home, Sweet, Home

  • Guest Ontheroadagain
  • Date of stay 12/26/12
  • Review Submitted 01/02/13
  We have rented through VRBO many times and have stayed in some lovely places, but this is the first one that felt like a home. Everything you need, except food, is provided by the owners. The kitchen has every appliance required to fix a wonderful dinner or bake some treats. It was so nice to find coffee filters, dishwasher detergent, laundry soap, toilet paper and paper towels upon our arrival. There was even shampoo and conditioner in both of the bathrooms. All you really need to pack are your clothes. In the closet, we found chairs, coolers, boogie boards, books and games. There were even rain ponchos! The owners have thought of everything to make your stay stress free. In advance of our trip, we received pages of information for area attractions including a map and contact info. The owners were quick to respond to questions both prior to and during our trip. In addition to all of the above, the condo is beautiful and the views from the patio are amazing. The complex is quiet and has three pools, tennis courts, walking paths, gym and basketball court. Yes, there were tennis rackets, tennis balls and a basketball in the closet! The condo is convenient to major attractions like El Yunque, Culebra, Bio Bay and Luquillo Beach. We ate dinner out once, at the Blue Iguana, and it was good, reasonably priced food. We also grabbed lunch at the kiosks in Luquillo near the beaches. Good way to experience some local food. The highlight of our trip was taking surfing lessons through Bob's Rainforest Rentals. Our family had private lessons with two instructors for two hours and all of us were surfing within the first hour. Jeremy and Brad were excellent teachers with just the right amount of instruction and lots of encouragement. A close second was the catamaran trip to Culebra. It's a rough ride over to the island, but the snorkeling and Flamenco Beach were well worth the trip. We booked through East Island Excursions. We would highly recommend this condo to our friends and family. In fact, we hope to go back some day.

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

  Owner response: We are so glad that you felt to be at home in our condo. Come back to fulfill your wish to explore the Biobay in the coming years. -XZs

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• Top Notch beautiful condo!

  Top Notch beautiful condo!

  • Guest Cathy
  • Date of stay 12/09/12
  • Review Submitted 12/14/12
  I cannot say enough kind words about this condo! The unit was tastefully decorated and very clean (important to us). You can tell that the owners truly care about their renters. They have thought of everything...no kidding! The condo is very well stocked. They even have beach towels, boogie boards, books to read, insulated bags to carry your cold drinks in. The balcony was awesome! Very comfortable seating (no cheap furniture). The location is perfect for visiting the wonderful sites that Puerto Rico has to offer. A day trip to Old San Juan, the rainforest, the Bio Bay. It's all possible from this location. The only con to this condo was it's tricky master shower. It was hard to get it regulated (too hot or too cold)...but, hey, it was worth it to stay here. And we did eventually get it figured out. We are very picky about our accomodations and were very, very happy here. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.

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• Perfect Place!

  Perfect Place!

  • Guest sheila
  • Date of stay 11/25/12
  • Review Submitted 12/06/12
  My family recently stayed at this property and we ALL loved it. We had one handicapped person in a wheelchair and 2 grandparents and 2 little kids and we alll thought it was fabulous. Easy to get around, clean, spectacular view, great pools, safe, comfortable, and a whole closet full of fun toys/games. Pictures don't do it justice.....it is even nicer than the pics show. We hope to come back some time.

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

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• Luxury Ocean View Condo W/ Wifi & Air Conditioning in Penamar

  Luxury Ocean View Condo W/ Wifi & Air Conditioning in Penamar

  • Guest david&andrea
  • Date of stay 10/18/12
  • Review Submitted 10/26/12
  Loved the entire stay! The owners went beyond the basics to assure a pleaseant stay. I will totally recommend it to family and friends.

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

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• Amazing getaway to Fajardo!

  Amazing getaway to Fajardo!

  • Guest Hudmerson
  • Date of stay 10/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  This condo was all that we hoped it would be and more. It was incredibly spacious and well maintained. The furnishings were great and the balcony was like a little piece of heaven. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with everything anyone could ever need while staying in the condo. There were multiple flat screen TV's, a great cable package and wi-fi. The airconditioners kept the condo cool and comfortable. This condo felt incredibly safe and the security getting in and out of the complex was pretty tight. There were three pools (we only actually walked to two of them). They also were really well maintained, one of them being the edgeless kind with a shallow "kiddie" type wading pool built right into the larger pool. The other had a water slide. Because most of the condo complex is occupied by owners it is very quiet and there was never anyone at the pool when we were there, so we had it all to ourselves. This condo is located within a few minute drive to the water but there is really nothing within walking distance so you definetly need to rent a car. We were within a few minute drive to the ferry to Culebra/Viages (hint - get there really early if you actually want to get on the boat - even if you've already bought a ticket) and less than 10 minutes to the bio bay where we did some amazing after dark kayaking of the bioluminescent bay (google it if you haven't seen it before - amazing!) We hit the Blue Iguana restaurant for some great Mexican Food (located in the Fajardo Inn) and the El Veradero Seaside Grill locatedin the Puerto Chico Marina. This restaurant had great local food and an amazing atmosphere for semi-outdoor seating overlooking the beautiful Marina. It was a little hard to find (since GPS is pretty worthless in Fajardo) but it was actually just down the road from the complex. We also buzzed back to San Juan one day for some shopping, which is close to an hour because of traffic. In the town of Fajardo, about 10 minutes from the Condo there is multiple chain businesses, Walmart, Kmart, McDonalds, etc. and then a more downtown type area that has more local fare. We could not have been happier with our decision to stay at the condo over a hotel. The price was great for the size. It was relaxing and comfortable and very sad to leave. This is the only place we will ever stay on return trips to Puerto Rico. The owners were professional and helpful. They responded to all emails quickly! Thank you and we will be back!

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

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• Loved it!

  Loved it!

  • Guest Luis A.
  • Date of stay 09/28/12
  • Review Submitted 10/06/12
  My husband and I celebrated our 15th anyversary during this trip. After researching most of the hotels in Puerto Rico we found this place and absolutrely loved it. The pictures on the internet is exactly what you get, it's a beautiful place to stay. The owner is very professional, detailed and replies propmtly to any questions you may have. The condo is super clean, very well stocked and the location is great. Absolutely loved the balcony, the view to the left is the ocean and the view to the right is the mountains. We are already talking about returning for a family vaction next summer!

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• Beautiful condo with amzing views!

  Beautiful condo with amzing views!

  • Guest Trippie
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 09/18/12
  After a long ride from the airport,this condo was so refreshing. I think the property is beautiful and I was so suprised to see the different things that made it feel like home. The hallway closet was fully stocked with cards,games,tennis supplies,books,beach towels,first aid supplies, anything you may want or need!There is also shampoo,body wash,laundry detergent,dishsoap,dishwasher pods,etc. I loved having a washer and dryer (full sized front loaders!) and a dishwasher. The bed in the master bedrool was pretty confortable and having a TV there is nice for when you whant to settle down at night. The pool is so amazing and the perfect temperature.We used the gym and it was basic,nice and clean. Only one slightly negative thing that occured: There were bugs,possible german roaches.We probably saw four adults and maybe two smallers ones. And it was only in the kitchen but we still checked our luggage before we left. Not really a biggie,but maybe something to be mentioned. The other thing is more...advice. We endured 3 days of cold showers because we could not find the hot water tank until our very last day. We were assuming it would be a traditional,large tank,however it was a small electrical box in the main hallway closet(that happened to be blocked by a tennis racket at the time,which is why we didn't even notice it.lol.).Again,this wasn't a big deal to us. All in all,this place is pretty great!

  Owner response: Thank you so much for letting us know the problem of roaches. We took the action immediately to remove the roaches and will make sure in the next few days that our unit is roaches free. --XZ

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Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency ($) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

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Fees and Taxes:

• Cleaning $75