Breathtaking Ocean View - Romantic!!!!!

• Lucky Girl

  Lucky Girl

  • Guest Roxi
  • Date of stay 04/22/13
  • Review Submitted 04/29/13
  We LOVED our stay at in this condo! My only regret is that it was only available for 4 nights! We arrived early - before Sonia's sister in law (Millie) had the condo ready, but she invited us in to change and drop off our bags. She showed us around and upon hearing that we weren't renting a car during our stay, called a family member who offers very affordable private and group tours. I spoke on the phone with Ismael, who grew up in the area, and he suggested some points of interest that we should definitely see. Right away we were feeling welcome and cared for! The condo is beautiful, comfortable and well stocked. (although we did run out of toilet paper, haha!) The internet access is easy and FAST. I had reservations about being on the 16th floor, worried that we would spend half our vacation waiting for the elevator, but I could be off the beach and in the condo in just a couple of minutes. And this despite the fact that you need three keys to get there! The property is very secure and everyone is very friendly. Even outside of Marbella I never felt the least bit unsafe. We found a great local diner that serves awesome breakfast wraps (Pui Bello) and the BEST restaurant for native food - Mia Casita. Do not leave without trying their MOFONGOS. YUM!!! The location of the condo is perfect- everything you need is an easy walk, and if you want to go furthur, cabs are easy to find, there is a bus stop out front, and a car rental company across the street. Sonia contacted us early in our stay to make sure we were happy, and made us feel very special. We were greeted with all the fixings for frozen pina colodas when we arrived which were much appreciated! You won't find service like that in any fancy hotel, that's for sure! We spent a day in Old San Juan, shopping, dining and exploring the spanish forts, and we hired Ismael for a day to take us to the El Yunque National Forest (beautiful) and Luquilla Beach (also beautiful!). Back at the condo we swam in the gorgeous pool and spent hours on the beach.There are sand chairs available in the condo, but you can rent a chaise lounge right outside the door for only $4.00 a day! There are 3 beach bars nearby which we stopped at for snacks and drinks as we strolled. We hope to use the awesome BBQ picnic area on our next trip. This was our first experience renting a condo as opposed to a hotel room - and I doubt we will ever spend a vacation in a hotel again! It was an awesome experience! Thank you Sonia and Ricky!

  Owner response: Dear Roxi and Tom, thank you for the enthusiastic review! We love it when our guests thoroughly enjoy the condo and the entire experience of all PR has to offer! Hopefully you got a good flavor of Puerto Rico, Isla Verde, our Marbella condo, and the experience in staying with us! We welcome you back anytime again! Best! Sonia and Felix

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• Marbella Condo Amazing! Seamless Process!!!!

  Marbella Condo Amazing! Seamless Process!!!!

  • Guest Victoria S.
  • Date of stay 04/10/13
  • Review Submitted 04/19/13
  This location was amazing!!!! Amazing view and location!!! Condo was clean and provided everything we needed!!!! Will be back again!! From start to finish everything was perfect!!!!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Victoria, Thank you so much for your very pleasant review! We are so happy that the condo met all your expectations, and will be looking forward to host you once again!! Best! Sonia and Felix

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• Excellent (Hassle Free) Value

  Excellent (Hassle Free) Value

  • Guest Ralph
  • Date of stay 02/12/13
  • Review Submitted 03/11/13
  I have rented through Home Away and VRBO on several occasions and beyond doubt, this place was the most fastidiously clean. The building has recently replaced the three passenger elevators (the fourth is freight) and the pool area has new chairs and tables. The local rep who greeted me upon arrival (a family member of the owners) and the owners (via email and phone) were consistently friendly and helpful. The apt is very comfortable. The view from the porch is perfection.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Dear Ralph, Thank you for your kind review. We take pride in keeping our condo in top shape for the enjoyment of guests, and my sister in law who personally greets guests upon arrival, pays such attention to detail that she won't let even the smallest of the smears go by, without cleaning and shining again and again! This has always been a pet peeve of my husband and I when we rent vacation rentals. We also ensure to have freshly laundered 'smelling good' linens and towels, with plenty of supply in the linen closet as well. Thank you for pointing out the new elevators and new furniture at the pool - this is a great enhancement to the condo and to the enjoyment of guests! The view of the condo is of course, priceless! and glad you think so as well! Thanks again - we will be happy to welcome you back anytime! Sonia and Felix

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• VRBO #390279

  VRBO #390279

  • Guest Bill
  • Date of stay 12/12/12
  • Review Submitted 01/21/13
  We were blown away with the spectacular view of the beach and ocean from the balcony. It made watching the boats and ships at night hypnotic. The condo was uncluttered and well laid out. The bed was perfect for us, not too hard or soft. We were happy to see that the condiments for food preperation bought by pervious renters were left and not taken by the cleaning ladies. The cable TV had the normal mainland channels...all in all this was a wonderful experience and we will not hesitate staying here again. Our only wish would be better beach chairs.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Bill and Nacy, Thank you for your nice review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the condo, the view, and found the unit comfortable and well suited to your needs. I take in stride your comments about the beach chairs and wish we had more space in the condo to fit nicer, industrial type lounge chairs. Luckily aside from the beach chairs we offer inside the condo, the swimming pool area was recently furnished with brand new lounge chairs and tables. Right outside the condo on the beach there is also a lounge chair and umbrella beach rental business at a very affordable fee for the entire day! Best and we would welcome you back anytime again! Felix and Sonia.

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• Wonderful stay!

  Wonderful stay!

  • Guest JR
  • Date of stay 01/01/13
  • Review Submitted 01/12/13
  What a wonderful place to stay! The condo looks exactly like the pictures listed, is steps from the beach, close to Old San Juan and within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Sonia and Felix were so helpful, providing great recommendations and making us feel so welcome, even leaving ingredients to make piña coladas upon our arrival. Can't wait to come back!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Jill and David, thank you so much for your review! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the condo and your stay. Please do keep us in mind for future travels again! Best! Felix and Sonia

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• lk 0727

  lk 0727

  • Guest lk0727
  • Date of stay 12/26/12
  • Review Submitted 01/05/13
  My stay at property 390279 was amazing! The other reviews were spot on. The description and photos of the property were perfect. This place is right on the beach! The photo of the view from the balcony was one of the reasons I chose this place ... and that photo is spot on! The condo building area is beyond secure. We had no problems at all. The condo is located close to alot of amazing activities, yet far enough down the beach that the crowds aren't overwhelming. The property owners were amazing to work with. Beyond responsive and helpful. They even called to check in a couple times while we were there. The condo was stocked with everything you'd need to enjoy a week in paradise. They even had beers and pina colladas waiting for us when we arrived. These people are definitely the people to rent from. They pay attention to details and take care of their property. I would more than recommend this property - I'd go back in a heart beat! If you go, be sure to check out the El San Juan hotel and casino. A short four block walk from the condo. It's the place to be. We also rented a car one day to hike in the rain forest and kayak in the bio bays ... a must! Also be sure to go in to Old San Juan for the nightlife and to explore the forts. So much to do in Puerto Rico and this condo is in a great location to give you access to all of them. If you just want to hang at the beach, there are plenty of activities to do right outside the condo door (massages on the beach, windsurfing, jetskis, etc.).

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that you enjoyed the condo, the surroundings, the beach, and all else PR has to offer! We would love to have you stay with us again in future travels! Thanks!! Sonia and Felix

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• Amazing Weekend Getaway

  Amazing Weekend Getaway

  • Guest Michael R.
  • Date of stay 11/08/12
  • Review Submitted 11/27/12
  This condo is perfect for a weekend getaway! It is located within walking distance of great restaurants and nightlife spots. The owners are very responsive to emails and keep the place very well maintained. Highly recommended!

  Owner response: Dear Michael, thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the condo and the experience, and hope to have you come back anytime again!!

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• Paradise in October 2012

  Paradise in October 2012

  • Guest MdH
  • Date of stay 10/26/12
  • Review Submitted 11/03/12
  Condo was exactly as pictured. Very, very clean. Kitchen was well stocked - so much so that we were able to cook full dinners. The beach is long with a gentle surf in both directions and is cleaned daily. Wonderful to walk on the beach in the early morning and again at sunset. Security was appreciated and the reserved underground parking space made this rental move to the top of our list as we did have a rental car for touring the island. Walgreens across the street was used far more than we expected. Would absolutely return and would recommend to others. Sonia was always available for questions. The easiest vacation we have taken in a long time and Puerto Rico was welcoming.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Marianne and Michael, Thank you for the kind review! We strive to make our guests' experience a memorable one and we're glad we did not disappoint you! We would love to see you soon again so please keep us in mind for future travels - Best! Sonia and Ricky

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• Excellent

  Excellent

  • Guest ieasha c.
  • Date of stay 08/16/12
  • Review Submitted 08/21/12
  I just returned from my trip and I had a wonderful time. The condo is so comfortable and well stocked. The condo's location is perfect walking distance to restaurants, walgreens and the bus stops is steps outside. The best part was enjoying a meal or coffee on the balcony. I have never taken a vacation to any island and not need air conditioning. The ocean breeze coupled with the ceiling fan was awesome. The best part was listening to the sound of the waves as you fall asleep. Thanks Sonia!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Ieasha and Ian, Thank you so much for your nice review and we are so happy that you both enjoyed the condo as well as the location! We strive to make a good experience for our guests just like we would enjoy in someone else's vacation property when we travel. I would love to have both of you back anytime! Best wishes! Sonia and Ricky

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• Perfect First Anniversary & 30th Birthday Trip

  Perfect First Anniversary & 30th Birthday Trip

  • Guest Andrea M.
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/20/12
  There are so many good things to say about Sonia & Ricky's condo on Isla Verde beach! The location is excellent, with a prime spot on the beach - there are chairs and umbrellas for rent right outside, $4/day for chair and $10/day for umbrella. If you don't want to rent chairs or aren't a sun-bather, the condo has the fold-up camping chairs to take with you, which along with the cooler, were helpful to take to the beach for hours. The beach was beautiful, and in my opinion, the best in the city. The security at the condo complex was great - it was SO secure, that going outside to the beach was difficult at first with all the keys and gates, but once we got used to it, the process was smooth. The whole place is gated and you must have keys to enter at any time of day or night. There is also an on-site security guard - they were all very friendly, and helpful when we needed a cab. I'd recommend renting a car if you're a "crazy" driver and know what you're getting yourself in to - traffic in PR does not behave how it does in ANY continental US state or major city. Cabs to Old S.J. are about $19 each way, to Condado it's about $15 each way, and to the airport it's about $15 (depending on how many bags). Supposedly, there are "zones" and posted rates for those zones, but ask before you get in a cab. They'll charge you more if it's at night or right when you get in to town from the airport, since they assume you don't know the zones. We rented a car because of this and to get further out of town - Fajardo, etc. If you want to do a bio-bay tour, make your reservations BEFORE YOU LEAVE on your trip or try online if you are already in PR. The wireless internet was awesome to have in the condo as well, since our Verizon phones had virtually no service anywhere else (but businesses with wireless). Gosh, what else?!? The whole trip was amazing - we loved walking the beach to El Alambique and the bars and restaurants down there. The sports bar on the same deck as El Alambique had an awesome CocoLoco drink - in a real coconut and strong, for less than $8. Good deal on a huge pizza and 1.5 ltr of Coke at Pizza City across the street from Marabella Oeste at night too! Nice to have a kitchen and laundry facilities, but we decided we were lazy - ate most meals out (were able to take leftovers back to condo) and took our laundry down the street for $1.50/pound. Perfect view and awesome balcony. Nothing bad - we'll be back ASAP! Thanks S&R!

  Owner response: Dear Andrea and Marvin, Happy Anniversary and 30th birthday wishes again!! I'm so happy that our place and the vacation proved to be all you wanted - and more! You braved the unique driving prowess of the locals.... however in my opinion, NY cabbies still top the list! I'm glad you were not bothered by the security in the condo, you do feel very safe after all :-) Thanks for the food and drinks tips - we need to try the CocoLoco drink as you are the second person telling us about it, and of course you can never go wrong Pizza City right across the condo. But the best of all and thank you for that as we also agree, it's the view and the balcony! - priceless:-) Please come back anytime and we'll give you some "second time around" good driving tips! Best! Sonia and Ricky

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115.00 - 150.00 per weekday night
150.00 - 200.00 per weekend night
70.00 - 70.00 Cleaning. 7.00 - 7.00 Tax.

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