Dulces Suenos-Playa Azul 3 Beachfront W/ Gorgeous View

• Room with a view

  Room with a view

  • Guest Kim
  • Date of stay 04/06/13
  • Review Submitted 04/17/13
  Brandi- Thank you so much allowing us to stay at your beautiful condo. This was our 2nd time visiting Puerto Rico and it was just as great as the first time. It was myself and my husband and our 2 boys, ages 8 & 6. The condo has everything. Washer/Dryer, 3 bedrooms, boogies boards, beach chairs, AN AMAZING VIEW OF THE OCEAN, a corner balcony, dishes, a pool. We loved falling asleep to the waves crashing and waking up to the glorious sun and ocean. This will have been our 5th time using VRBO and we were not disappointed. There was always constant communication with Brandi and the directions to the condo from the airport were very clear. Some of the things I would recommend would be doing a day sailing trip on a Catamaran with the SPREADEAGLE II (Snorkelpr.com). I had researched about 5 companies. We went to 2 places to snorkel. The first is Iacocos, a small island about 45 minutes away from Fjardo, there were probably 4 other boats there as well. BUT the 2nd place....we were the ONLY boat there. They anchor in crystal clear 15 feet deep water and you get to snorkel with so many fish. It was the highlight of the trip. And they have a great lunch buffet, drinks, cocktails and snacks. We also hiked in the El Yunque rainforest. We visited Juan Diego Falls. I would recommend these falls because we were the only visitors enjoying them. You see buses and vans dropping droves of people off at the other 2 falls and you do not get to enjoy this amazing beautiful place like you should. We also kayaked the BioBay. The company we went with was Enchanted Island EcoTour. Trust me, go with this company. They had 4 guides with a group of 24 pple. And with us having small children, kayaking in the dark through very narrow mangroves, and also having to navigate other "kayaking" traffic, you want a company who takes the time to talk about safety. They also do a great job educating as well. We ate at the Kiosks for lunch one day, it was really good, but seemed like all the choices were fried. Our fave place was the Brass Cactus. GREAT mojitos, and chips/salsa, steaks and burgers. We also ate a El Sabor (salsa pique), Boardriders (great fish tacos) and Guavas. I had coffee every morning from Aromas. You can walk the beach to Guavas, Aromas and Boardriders. I hope that we will be back very soon to Liquillo!

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

  Owner response: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! I totally agree that Enchanted Island is AWESOME, I always enjoy my trips into the Bio-Bay with them. We haven't hiked to Juan Diego Falls yet but that is on my list for next week( thank you for the idea) and Aromas is the best! Thank you for the wonderful review and thank you so much for taking care of everything while you were at the condo! We appreciate it.

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• Fantastic

  Fantastic

  • Guest Mutz
  • Date of stay 02/17/13
  • Review Submitted 04/06/13
  The real view from the balcony is so breathtaking that the accompanying photo above does not do it justice. Brandi is the best hostess anyone could ask for. Her information on shopping, restaurants and activities provided just what we needed for our 6 weeks in Puerto Rico. For a memorable vacation try Puerto Rico and for a really remorable vacation, rent at Dulces-Suenos. We have been going away each Winter since 1998 and this was absolutely the BEST.

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

  Owner response: We both enjoyed getting to know you and we are so glad your trip was enjoyable. Thank you so much for allowing us to share in your vacation.

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• Excellent base for exploring Puerto Rico

  Excellent base for exploring Puerto Rico

  • Guest Sarah
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 01/05/13
  We just returned from this condo yesterday, and already we are wishing we could go back. Brandi was a pleasure to deal with, from start to finish. The condo was exactly as described. The highlights for our family were: the balcony, the beach and the location. First, the balcony. The views really are amazing. Countless palm trees, the horseshoe-shaped beach, the clear blue water. Next, the beach. We have traveled to many different beaches and in our opinion, this one ranks at the top. Lined with palm trees, soft golden sand, no rocks on the beach or in the water, no fish or other creatures, no seaweed, gently, shallow slope, and waves that were big enough to have fun with but not too big to be dangerous (there are boogie boards in the condo). We visited some other beaches on the south and east coasts based on the recommendations of our guide book and were disappointed in all of them. At Playa Azul you will not need to travel any further to enjoy the perfect Puerto Rican beach. Finally, the location. This is real Puerto Rico, in the middle of a small town (Luquillo). There are restaurants and a mini-mart within a couple of blocks (and without having to cross Hwy 3), and then on the other side of HWY 3, there are even more choices and a larger supermarket. The town of Luquillo itself is, sadly, run down, but still charming. The security guard at the condo told us that we shouldn’t walk to the center of Luquillo at night, “because it is obvious you are not from here”(!!) . Also regarding safety in general, the condo complex is very secure with 24-hour guards (who were very friendly and helpful) at the entrance to parking lot and in the lobby of the building. You need to use a key to get in and out of everywhere (parking lot, pool, beach). There are 3 sets of keys in the condo so it is not a problem if members of the family want to do different things. Quiet hours in the complex are from 9 pm to 7 am. A couple of nights, however, there were loud fireworks going off outside the complex up to 1 am or later, but I think this was because we were there over the New Year celebration. The location is also convenient for visiting the island. El Yunque is close, so is Fajardo. Outside of rush hour, the drive to San Juan is easy (we went twice). We also drove down the east coast and along part of the Caribbean coastline – a beautiful drive (especially between Yabucoa and Maunabo). In short, I would not hesitate to recommend this condo. Thank you Brandi!

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

  Owner response: I am so glad you enjoyed Puerto Rico. We love it also and wish we could be there more. Thank you for allowing us to help make your trip a pleasure--we enjoyed helping.

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• Great spot for a family vacation with young children

  Great spot for a family vacation with young children

  • Guest Adriana H.
  • Date of stay 11/03/12
  • Review Submitted 11/14/12
  I selected this condo because of the multitude of comments regarding the owner Brandi. Our experience was just as positive. Due to Hurricane Sandy we wanted to move up our stay by a day. Brandi got back to me within hours regarding availability and was extremely accommodating. Great directions made finding the apartment easy. We traveled with an 18 month old and a 3yr old. Condo has a baby monitor, pack and play and booster seat -- really helpful! The complex has a toddler pool that was perfect for both my daughters. It was deep enough that it felt like a pool and not a puddle! The grounds are very well-maintained. There are swings, see saws, etc, that kept the girls happy. Everyone in the complex was very friendly. We walked from the complex to Luquillo town center several times. There's a good ice cream place and also recommend Crepes and Coffee. Shopping was convenient.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: I am so glad we could help you escape the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Good timing on your part to be away while the power was out. We are glad your trip was relaxing and that we were able to get to know you. Thank you for your wonderful review.

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• Fantastic Experience

  Fantastic Experience

  • Guest New Yorker
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 08/30/12
  You can't go wrong with this location. My wife and 2-year-old son spent a little over a week here and absolutley loved it. The condo was in great condition and was perfectly stocked for everything you could want. The view was awesome, the water was warm and the cleanest beaches I have seen anywhere. The owners were responsive and very accomodating. My top reccommendation!

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

  Owner response: Thank you so much for the great review. We really enjoyed helping with your trip and we are glad you enjoyed both the condo and Puerto Rico. If you return you will always be welcome to stay with us.

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• Great place to relax with baby & Grandma

  Great place to relax with baby & Grandma

  • Guest Elizabeth
  • Date of stay 03/17/12
  • Review Submitted 06/10/12
  My mom, daughter and I spent one week here and really enjoyed the easy access to beach, pool, rainforest and the Luquillo food kiosks. The apartment really has anything you could possibly need for your home away from home including a stash of good reads. I would recommend this place to anyone (the owners are very attentive and the pool in the back is great for all ages) and only give it 4/5 instead of 5/5 because the beaches have some coral bits that were a bit painful to walk on. I might try Culebra or Vieques next visit.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for the nice review--sorry about the coral. We are glad you had an enjoyable visit and I think you will enjoy Culebra and Vieques when you return. It seems vacations are never long enough to do everything. We enjoyed getting to know you and if you ever do return to Luquillo you will always be welcome.

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• We had a great time!

  We had a great time!

  • Guest Cindy and Jim
  • Date of stay 05/05/12
  • Review Submitted 05/16/12
  We stayed there from May5-May12. The very best parts were the location (accessible to so many places of interest), the constant breeze and sound of the waves, no bugs, and the GORGEOUS view off the balcony. It was very clean and all appliances in excellent condition. The owners could not have been more helpful. A wonderful notebook that has many ideas to try and also several books on PR that were interesting. There was a great restaurant which we found to be the best in Old San Juan, we recommend the Mofongo there which was better than anywhere, and it was on Calle de Sol (not terribly far from one of the old fort areas) and was called Jibarito We greatly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the wonderful opportunity to get away from our high paced jobs and try new things and learn more about things other cultures deal with. Thanks !

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: We are thrilled that you had a great trip and thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful review. We have not been to Jibarito yet so we will try it on our next trip.

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• The view and the owners are equally impressive and worth every penny!!!

  The view and the owners are equally impressive and worth every penny!!!

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 02/21/12
  My wife, almost 2 year old daughter and brother rented this property from January 20, 2012 through to January 27, 2012 and were very pleased with our choice of accommodations. First, the owners were fantastic, providing a wealth of information regarding the property as well as its surroundings. They welcomed questions and if they didn't have the answer to your questions, they did whatever research they could to provide you with the information you sought. At all times in my discussions with the owners I felt like a member of their family borrowing their property rather than just one of the many renters paying to use their property. With respect to the property itself, it is well furnished and supplied, including a flat screen tv, internet, boogie boards, games, tennis rackets/balls, games, plates, silver wear, pots and pans, coffee maker, washer/dryer, pack n play and lots of beach towels. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable. The secured entrance to the parking lot, complex, beach and condo were appreciated and gave a good feeling of being safe. The beach directly in front of the condo is great for adults and teenagers and with just a short walk west, there is a sheltered area that has absolutely no waves which is perfect for young children and infants. The best part of the property, however, is the endless views of the ocean in all directions. I have never stayed anywhere else where the view is as spectacular and breath taking as this property provides. Sunsets and sunrises are incredible on the terrace with a glass of wine/beer or cup of coffee! as for the location, you could not be better located to restaurants, the kiosks are a must, with our favorite being Tapas 13, and then Guava's and Miromar Cafe only minutes away. There is a Walgreens and grocery store right across the highway and both are well stocked with anything you could need. If you want sightseeing, the condo is less than hour away from Old San Juan, 15 minutes away from El Yunque and about 30 minutes away from the bio bay, all of which are great attractions and shouldn't be missed especially given their close proximity. We had an amazing trip and love being immersed with the Puerto Rican culture, rather than spending time with other tourists. If you want to try out your Spanish, sample authentic food and enjoy all the Puerto Rico has to offer this is the most affordable and comfortable option out there. We will definitely return!

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

  Owner response: We thank you so much for the great review. We are so glad your trip was fun and your family enjoyed staying in the condo. We enjoyed getting to know you and your family also and look forward to your return when you choose to visit Puerto Rico again.

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• LOCATION - CLEAN - SECURITY - BEAUTIFUL VIEWS - WONDERFUL OWNERS - What more could you ask for!

  LOCATION - CLEAN - SECURITY - BEAUTIFUL VIEWS - WONDERFUL OWNERS - What more could you ask for!

  • Guest Bob, Jayne & Family
  • Date of stay 01/08/12
  • Review Submitted 01/18/12
  When they say location is everything - this truly is! The location is perfect to visit El Yungue rain forest, the bio-luminescent bay, Old San Juan, sailing trips, frequent runs to the grocery store, Walgreens, etc. The condo was exactly as the pictures show; very neat, clean and everything a person needed was provided there. Our friends that rented a condo in another building were envious that we had beach towels, beach chairs, water boards, a cooler and other things provided in the condo they didn't have in theirs. The views from the balcony and all of the rooms were wonderful! We felt very safe with the gated parking lots, and the condo buildings gated. The owners were so accommodating and from phone conversations, I felt as if I had known Brandi all of my life. She treated us like family. I can't say enough nice things about her. I hope I've gained a new friend for the rest of my life. We had a wonderful family vacation. It will truly be hard to beat. Thank you Brandi for everything. Everybody should be so lucky to deal with a person like you. We highly recommend the Erin Go Bragh sailing excursion out of Fajardo as well as the El Yungue zip lining. We chose Kayaking Puerto Rico for the bio-bay trip and they were a blast. Our 25 & 20 year old daughters described all of the guides as "hunks". They were equally as nice. Personally, my husband and I plan on returning and doing absolutely nothing but enjoying the beach in front of the condo. It was gorgeous! Again - a special thank you to the owners of the condo for making us feel welcomed into their condo.

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

  Owner response: Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We really appreciate it:) I am so glad your trip was good and I enjoyed helping you and making a new friend in the process. I look forward to your return:)

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• Wish I was still there.

  Wish I was still there.

  • Guest Gear Head
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 01/09/12
  We had a wonderful family vacation over the holidays. The condo was exactly as described. Very spacious and well furnished. The view from balcony is excellent. The location is perfect for day trips to Old San Jaun, El Yunque rain forest, the ferries to Culebra and Visques, kayaking the bio-luminescent bay, and catamaran snorkeling trips. The owners were very helpful, and easy to work with. We had a great time. Thanks

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

  Owner response: You are welcome and we are glad you had a good time during your warm White (sand) Christmas. Thank you for the nice review! I think a vacation is a terrific way to start a new year:)

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Year Round rates are: $980/week..... PR lodging tax of 7% will be added to rent
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FEE'S: Refundable Damage Deposit: $250.  Parking fee:$20 this is a one time fee*  
                                   if you have more than one car please contact us
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Rate breakdown: less than 7 nights:$180/night, 7-13 nights:$140/night,
  15-21 nights:$130/night and more than 22 nights:$125/night
Cleaning fee of $80 is already included in rental rate.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.