Reviews for Rincon Vacation Rental - VRBO 68418 - 4 BR Puerto Rico House, Beach House - Casa Palmas

Enchanting Casa Palmas Vacation

Guest Grama Lisa
Date of stay 04/24/13
Review Submitted 05/06/13

This area of Rincon can proudly boast quiet, completely safe neighborhoods with kind and helpful neighbors. Casa Palmas is a two minute walk to a lovely, clean beach and easy walking distance to a local marina with 20 star rated La Copa LLena restaurant (very affordable). Casa Palmas is a well thought out, clean, well-provisioned home. Enjoy cooking in and eating on either porch area, reading with breezes caught by how well the house is situated, star gazing at night on the magical rooftop (yes, you will the Southern Star). Fresh fruit, local fish, island hospitality wherever you go, you will be made to feel welcome. Our little family especially enjoyed the local free-range chickens, cats and abundant happy beach dogs....everyone gets along! Lots of shady spots on the clean beaches for parking baby port o cribs and everyone loves to see visiting families enjoying their island. This Grama loved the quality of the linens and towels, kitchen gear, the bathroom and we all loved the perfect outdoor shower. Our stay was one week, our son and daughter's two weeks. None of us wanted to leave Casa Palmas and wished we could have stayed much longer. Lots of fun eateries and do stop by the local stands. They have good food, reasonable prices and we wanted to support the local economy as often as we could....a great way to meet the islanders who are so pleased to meet you and to make you feel welcome. Casa Palmas is simply beautiful beyond words. The pictures are true, the grounds are very well maintained, the owner was very accessible and left lists of contacts for every need imaginable. We would very highly recommend Casa Palmas and look forward to returning.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: We usually do not respond unless we feel a clarification is needed. BUT, WOW!! Thank you, and we hope you do visit again. You have perfectly summarized what we love about Rincon!!! GRACIAS!

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Great house and location!

Guest crusty
Date of stay 04/17/13
Review Submitted 05/16/13

Searching for a place to stay online is not always easy. Casa Palmas is all that the listing says it is. My husband and I, and our 15mo old baby stayed downstairs for the first week and grandparents joined us upstairs for the second week. I was so pleased to find that we had chosen well. The location was perfect for us...closest beach is a couple minutes walk, a ten minute walk takes you to a nice mellow swimming and snorkeling beach as well as a couple of great restaurants (we fell in-love with La Copa Llena), and several surfing beaches within a 5 minute drive. The beaches all have trees, therefore shade, for us to take turns surfing and playing with the baby or naps in the shade. The house was great. The upstairs veranda made it perfect for us. The baby was safe up there and we spent all of our time when at the house lounging or eating on the veranda - awesome breezes, iguana viewings, night-time with tree frogs...The rooftop is also a treat- a great way to spend an evening. No complaints. Ken was accessible and helpful any time I had questions. This was a relaxing and easy vacation and Casa Palmas made it so. We do hope to return and stay longer!

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

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Spring Break 2013

Guest Michele and Todd
Date of stay 03/25/13
Review Submitted 04/05/13

What a fabulous vacation property. We have stayed in many VRBO properties worldwide and this home ranks at the top. It is accurately portrayed in the photos. It is very well maintained with wonderful bedding and linens. The location is perfect within walking distance to some fantastic restaurants. We enjoyed surfing, snorkeling and exploring. The reef is amazing to see. The weather was perfect. Ken and Karen were so helpful in answering all of our questions. We are looking forward to returning very soon. We would recommend this property to all our friends and family.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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It's All In the Details

Guest Lavinia
Date of stay 02/10/13
Review Submitted 02/18/13

I've rented at lots of other properties before and have to say this place wins hands down in terms of delivering exactly what is offered. The house is beautiful. I really appreciated that the owners didn't stint on quality: good furniture, nice linens, plenty of towels, etc. We love to cook and were thrilled to find that we had everything we needed - down to the garlic press and good quality blender. We appreciated the large selection of cookware. There were night lights and good lighting and fans everywhere. The beach is just around the corner (and a fabulously beautiful thing it is). There is a wonderful restaurant, Copa Llena at the Black Eagle, just a few minutes walk away. (Make reservations). We were a group of seven friends and it was exactly the right amount of space, though I'm sure for a family you can sleep more. Wifi was good, water pressure was some of the best we've experienced in the Caribbean outside of resort hotels. We loved the outdoor shower after the beach. Thank you!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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property 68418

Guest Maddie
Date of stay 01/19/13
Review Submitted 02/06/13

Couldn't have ordered better weather if I tried, (85-90). The location was perfect for our needs. Within walking distance to the town and market. The ocean was a stones throw away and the beach was magnificent. As for the amenities, I'd say they were right on. Didn't want for anything. There are numerous activities if you want them (horseback riding, jet skiing, paddle sailing, wind sailing, surfing). We went parasailing and that was lots of fun. Restaurants are everywhere. We would recommend the Mai Mai Restaurant, and The Lazy Parrot. I would highly recommend this house for a fun filled vacation.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Really good rental

Guest Edge
Date of stay 01/11/13
Review Submitted 01/22/13

We rented the upstairs for a week. Surfing was our intent. Great location and we lucked out with huge waves. Very clean, very comfortable accommodations. The decor was really terrific, simple and local. It's in a very nice neighborhood with a short walk to the beach at Tres Palmas and a short ride to town. The house was great. The kitchen was fully appointed with everything we needed. We ate every breakfast and lunch out on the covered patio and walked to several very good local restaurants for dinner. The upstairs access to the roof deck was a nice compliment of added space. I think renting upstairs and down with more family will be our next booking.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Family Vacation at Casa Palmas

Guest Bonnie
Date of stay 12/30/12
Review Submitted 01/17/13

Our family of 8 rented both the upstairs and downstairs of Casa Palmas. It was great. It was clean and being able to cook some of the meals really helped. The children loved the closeness of the beach and the upstairs patio. Just wish we could have stayed longer.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Christmas reunion

Guest Heidi
Date of stay 12/24/12
Review Submitted 01/17/13

We rented the whole house with another family, 10 in all. Great set up for our group of teen and college age kids. We had meals together upstairs,the kitchen was well stocked for all types of cooking, especially the Wahoo we caught while there. The beach is uncrowded and has shade available almost all the time which is great, no umbrellas to lug around. Snorkeling was some of the best we have ever done, while paddle boarding was the new activity for us all. The surfing was not as good as hoped only due to mother nature not cooperating, but it was perfect for those just learning. We really enjoyed our stay and Ken was very helpful getting some basic food for us, since we arrived on a holiday when everything was closed. Rincon is a beautiful laid back place, and this location is very safe and quiet but close to many activities. We hope to return again sometime.

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

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Amazing, and so relaxing, yet close to so much to explore

Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 10/19/12
Review Submitted 11/12/12

Our family of five stayed for one week, the girls loved their bedroom, as well as the huge deck out front. The sound of the Coqui tree frog truly lulls you to sleep. They are loud, but do not hinder you in any way in sleeping. I sometimes found myself waking up to see if they were still croaking. The neighbourhood is very safe. Ken does have a gate for you to lock if you feel the need. We walked the five minutes to the beach often to watch the surf, explore the beach and enjoy the amazing sounds. It is perfectly located close to surf shops/and bars, with just a short drive to check out the other side of the surf, Tamboo area.

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

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Absolutely PERFECT!

Guest Kate
Date of stay 09/11/12
Review Submitted 09/20/12

Just got back from beautiful Rincon, PR, and our stay at Casa Palmas was amazing. Diving at Tres Palmas every morning just about sums up the trip. Walking to the beach, finding sea glass, and staying in a beautiful location was everything we needed. BIG THANKS TO KEN, he was great with helping get us there and make sure we locked in the rental! I'll be back Ken!! -kate

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

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Great Stay

Guest Alex
Date of stay 08/02/12
Review Submitted 08/10/12

Just returned from a great trip to Casa Palmas. Everything was just as it appeared on this website. Ken did a great job of making sure we knew how to get to the property and that everything went smoothly. The beach was an easy walk from the aparment and the views from the roof were great. Hope to visit again some time.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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Amazing!!!

Guest DW
Date of stay 07/25/12
Review Submitted 08/03/12

Went down to Rincon with a couple of buddies of mine. I found Casa Palmas by reading the reviews here on VRBO. I must say that Ken is amazing!! Such a nice guy and I had the pleasure of meeting him down in Rincon. Ken made sure our stay was everything we could have hoped for and more. He pointed out where to go on the island and what to do. Casa Palmas is a great place to stay!! It is clean,very comfortable, and close to the beach. I would recommend to anyone who is seeking a vacation spot for a little relaxation or adventure. Definitely will be coming back! Thank Ken!

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

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Wonderful getaway

Guest Papisgirl
Date of stay 06/02/12
Review Submitted 06/14/12

Rented the upper and lower level of the home. Price was more than reasonable and the location is great. Lots of beauty and tranquility. The beach is conveniently located personally I don't surf or snorkel but many tourist do. Went up the road to Sandy BeaCh not even five minutes up 413 where the water is a little calmer. Great out door bar Tamboo good food and the service was excellent. If I am able to return to Puerto Rico I would stay at Casa Palmas again. Thank You Ken

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

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Great Time at Casa Palmas

Guest Matt and Faith
Date of stay 05/25/12
Review Submitted 08/17/12

Casa Palmas was fantastic. At first, we were a bit nervous about the lack of A/C, and while at times we may have preferred it, it was awfully nice to have the windows open with the Caribbean breeze wafting in through the house. The only time it was a problem was when the next door neighbors decided to party throughout the evening and into the morning. While I can respect that most people are there for a get away, and therefore didn't want to rain on anyone's parade, it would have been nice to have had the option to shut the windows, flip on at least a window AC unit in the bedroom, to drown out the noise of the college boys partying next door. That said, the entirety of our stay was quite enjoyable. The kitchen was more than well equipped, the grill outside was in perfect working order, and the walk to the beach was extremely short. Next time, we'd like to stay on the upper floor, to get a better view of the sunsets, but having a patio and outdoor shower on the lower level was, by all accounts, wonderful. We greatly enjoyed our stay, and are already planning on going back with friends next year, if the Collings will have us. For those of you that already are aware of the magic of Rincon, then this place is the perfect get away!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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healys long beach n.y.

Guest des n john
Date of stay 05/18/12
Review Submitted 05/24/12

stayed at casa palms with my husband, it was so relaxing and peaceful.we had such a great time. walk to the beach every morning was just down the road.sunsets and sunrise were great,casa palms has it all horses the shipwrek right down the road(a bar with great food),great beach with all your watersports .the house was clean and had great decor,the owner ken was very helpful,enjoyed it so much ill be back...THANK YOU KEN. THE HEALYS.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, 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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Lower apartment is a great escape for a couple

Guest whitneyarlene
Date of stay 03/24/12
Review Submitted 04/23/12

This was our third trip to Rincon and our first stay at Casa Palmas. My husband and I rented the lower level, and found the house to be very comfortable, clean, and well-situated. It's a short walk to Steps beach (great for snorkeling) and a slightly longer walk to the Marina beach, which is great for swimming. Besides entering and exiting their upper apartment, we hardly saw the renters above us. We spent a lot of time on the patio and never felt like they were in our space. It was private. The kitchen was well-stocked and the water cooler was a great touch. Ken and Kathy have a very nice place! My one complaint - the neighborhood itself is quiet except for the nighttime chirps of the coqui frogs. I'm not sure if it's because we were on the first floor but there were a few nights during which the frogs were so loud I had trouble sleeping (even with earplugs!). If you're a light sleeper you might want to grab the upper apartment. I'm not sure you could avoid the noise of the frogs at any other rental though since they live all over the island!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Thank you for the nice comments on our house!! OK, Coqui frogs! We love them! Thought everyone did! They sell Island CD's with their sounds to relax you. A big reason we do not have A/C, as we want to hear them along with the sounds of the surf and wind through the Palms. Good news, they eat insect pests including mosquitoes. FUTURE GUESTS: Yes, Coquis are everywhere in Puerto Rico. Very musical (vocal) after a good rain. Chickens & roosters too in some neighborhoods. We also have cows in ours! Horses ride by our house everyday. Rincon is still (thankfully) a rural, country area. Please come visit if you like to experience local, tropical life!

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Casa Palmas 1st first review - EXCELLENT!!!

Guest Surf_Rincon_&_Love_IT!!!
Date of stay 02/07/12
Review Submitted 02/15/12

Rented the first floor of Casa Palmas for 4 dudes... Saved some $$ to have two sleep in the big bed, the other two grabbed the twins. Probably could have had one more on the couch. The place was clean when we got there and everything worked as expected. The neighborhood was really nicely laid out with the house only a few blocks from the beach and a few local bars. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a good, clean place for a home base while exploring Rincon and definitely for surfing... can't beat the location of the unit relative to some kick a** surf spots: Maria's and Domes.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Stoked you got some good surf! Please be aware, we DO NOT allow couch surfing!! :o)

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Rincon visit

Guest Minnesota travelers
Date of stay 02/01/12
Review Submitted 03/23/12

We had a lovely time visiting Casa Palmas Our apartment was clean and had all of the amenities one could ask for. We stayed in the lower level and found it relaxing and enjoyable. However, there is no ocean view on the lower level..if you want that you need to stay on the upper level. It was not available during our stay, but would definitely request that next time. Ken and Kathy are the great hosts making us feel welcome and happy to be there. They had great suggestions for Rincon activities also.

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

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Clean, romantic place in a great location

Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/31/12
Review Submitted 02/24/12

My husband and I stayed at Casa Palmas for 4 nights January 31-Feb 4, 2012. We loved it. It's in walking distance to the beach, it's close to the good surf breaks, and close to restaurants and bars. The neighborhood was very quiet as well. The house was clean and had everything we needed. This place is great for a couple on a romantic getaway, a girl's trip, a boy's trip, or family vacation. The price was very low considering the closeness to the beach and the quality of the house.

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

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Great place to stay.

Guest chris
Date of stay 01/30/12
Review Submitted 02/24/12

The owner was very helpful in arranging our rental. It was clean, comfortable and in a quiet neighborhood. Additionally, it is very close to the beach and attractions. I have recommended this rental to family members and friends. Overall this is an excellent place to stay.

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

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We loved it

Guest Rockford Woody
Date of stay 01/16/12
Review Submitted 02/02/12

We had a great time in Rincon using Casa Palmas as our home base. We had the 1st floor and everything was nicely decorated, clean and functional. The town and its people are very nice. We hope to be able to return. The short walk to the beach was enjoyable, had we been on the beach it would have earned the 5th start. The laundry and roof are not accessible to the 1st floor occupants and that would have been a plus to have. Dealing with the owner Ken is easy and pleasant. Overall, we would like to visit again.

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

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We loved it

Guest Rockford Woody
Date of stay 01/16/12
Review Submitted 02/02/12

We had a great time in Rincon using Casa Palmas as our home base. We had the 1st floor and everything was nicely decorated, clean and functional. The town and its people are very nice. We hope to be able to return. The short walk to the beach was enjoyable, had we been on the beach it would have earned the 5th start. The laundry and roof are not accessible to the 1st floor occupants and that would have been a plus to have. Dealing with the owner Ken is easy and pleasant. Overall, we would like to visit again.

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

Owner response: We Do Not Advertise Or Offer a Laundry. Future guests please note we may offer use of our laundry room for Holiday and long-term stays. Please read our listing completely. S e p a r a t e, Up & Down private villas. Only the upstairs villa has roof access, Unless renting the whole house or Both villas together. Sincerely, Ken & Kathy Collings

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January at Casa Palmas

Guest Beach Lover
Date of stay 01/06/12
Review Submitted 02/02/12

We spent a week at Casa Palmas from Jan 6th thru 13th. The weather was stellar. Mid 80's each day with a lovely breeze. Temps at night were very comfortable. We did not miss the air conditioning. The villa looks exactly like the pictures. No surprises. Clean and had everything we needed. The only thing I would suggest would be a new mattress for the queen size bed. The other thing was the rooster that was cock-a-doodle-doing starting at 3AM. Not much the owners can do about that. The coqui were cool and had a rhythmic sound so enjoy them until the rooster starts chiming in ! The beach is close by. If you think you can cut thru the neighbors yard don't try, or you will get yelled at. I wasn't able to snorkel at Tres Palmas because of an ear infection and duh, it is a reef! So if you want to swim bring some aqua shoes or take the 5 min drive south to Corcega Beach. Boqueron is also a beautiful area (about 1.5 hours south). Closer by check out the English Rose for breakfast (YUM) and the Black Eagle has nice drink specials while you're taking in the sunset. This is a great area. People are awesome, the water is warm and the sunsets are spectacular. I increased my collection of sea glass two fold. We'll be back to the western part of PR again. We had a lovely time. Thank you !!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you!! There is now a new Queen bed in the master bedroom. Snorkeling and swimming at Tres Palmas/Steps beach is fabulous! Use the sandy keyhole in the cove. Just watch where everyone goes in and out.

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Casa Palmas

Guest MRW
Date of stay 10/15/11
Review Submitted 10/26/11

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Palmas. The weather cooperated, and even though the waves were a little on the 'small' size my sons and I had a great time. We snorkled around the reef for hours and saw a turtle, and, of course, the fish and coral were beautiful too. We went down past the light house and found the waves for body-surfing. All-in-all, we had a wonderful time.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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Wonderful location, great renters.

Guest JP
Date of stay 10/04/11
Review Submitted 10/25/11

This was our 6th trip to Rincon, and our first stay at Casa Palmas. We always stay in Puntas, but wanted to be in walking distance of the beach this time. Casa Palmas is a 2-3 easy minute walk to Steps Beach (good for snorkeling and wading, swimming beaches are a very short drive away), and you can hear the waves from the apartment. We stayed in the top floor apartment, which was really nice, well-equipped (great kitchen!), and replete with ceiling fans which were more than adequate to keep the apartment cool. Although we spent more time out of the apartment than in it, it was a welcoming place to retire after a day of exploring. The property was clean and airy, and the neighborhood peaceful. In addition to the apartment being very nice, it was enhanced by my interactions with owner Ken, who is a stand-up guy. He was kind, funny, engaging and answered all questions promptly and thoroughly. If I was forced to issue any criticism, it would be that the photograph of the rooftop view is perhaps in need of updating, but everything else was as reported and exceeded our expectations across the board. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property to anyone traveling to Rincon. We will very likely stay at Casa Palmas again if it is available on our next trip to paradise.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Outstanding

Guest Wendy & Tim
Date of stay 09/28/11
Review Submitted 10/04/11

Casa Palmas was better than advertised by this website. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. The floor and ceiling fans make it very comfortable even during the warmest part of the day when the breeze wasn't blowing. The location is outstanding. You are within easy walking distance to Tres Palmas and Steps beach making it very accomodating for snorkeling. There are several places to eat and drink within a short walk. We had a great time and look fowrard to going back and staying at Casa Palmas again.

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

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Great place, great location.

Guest Ms. Moe
Date of stay 08/03/11
Review Submitted 08/11/11

We loved staying at Casa Palmas. The location is so close to the beach and the marina where we could walk to restaurants and bars. We would recommend this place for families or couples or a group trip. Thank you so much for a great vacation!

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

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La Casa de Beautiful

Guest Nick and Deborah, California Explorers
Date of stay 07/05/11
Review Submitted 09/14/11

Casa Palmas not only met....it exceeded our expectations. We Traveled and stayed at numerous VRBO on the island of Puerto Rico and Vieques, but none were as nice as this. This place was perfectly located walking distance from the beach, local town, restaurants and pubs. My husband and I really liked the attention to detail that the owners provided, such as bottled cold water dispenser and the selection of classy dishes and pots and pans. The decorations and the comfortable bedding was also a nice touch. We did like the top of the line fans you had in all the rooms but sleeping would have been a little better if you had central air (as humidity was like 100%). The only complaint we had was that the laundry was up on the second floor and when we needed to do it, the upstairs resident wasn't home and had locked the gate, also, we were told we could not us the roof area by the upstairs resident and I would have liked to hang my laundry up their and laid out a while. The specifics of wether or not we could use that area were not mentioned in rental agreement. We will rent your place again and tell everyone we know of a great place in RINCON'. THANK YOU.

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

Owner response: Thank you for your nice comments! We do try hard to make our guests feel 'at home' in our home. POTENTIAL GUESTS: Please note, our listing description does not offer Laundry facilities or A/C!! We feel our great rates reflect this. Listing description does state, "SEPARATE, up and down villas". Also, "Upstairs villa has private access to roof terrace". Again, a reason for rate difference. There are separate clothes lines provided for up & down villas. Sincerely, Ken & Kathy Collings

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nice place and relaxing

Guest Pat
Date of stay 06/12/11
Review Submitted 06/29/11

Nice place in Rincon, neat town , description is very accurate, snorkeling was very good! wife and our 3 kids stayed and enjoyed it, walked to town plaza every morning for cafe con leche and avena every morning. owners very responsive. Would have rated excellent if there was an AC unit for the night sleep - Our trip was in June and it happened to be quite hot with little breeze for our first 2 days, so was hot in 2nd upstairs unit, but it moderated and we were good without it as the breezes did kick in- just a heads up to those needing AC.

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

Owner response: NO AIR CONDITIONING: We do not advertise A/C. We tell our guests NO A/C. Many guests have commented that the ' the lack of A/C was no problem' & 'lots of fans and breezes'. There are ceiling fans in every room plus some portable fans if necessary. In our house we like to hear the sounds of the surf, the wind through the palm trees and of course the Coqui's! We believe the value of our low rates reflect this.

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Another Excellent Vacation in Puerto Rico.

Guest J&P
Date of stay 05/19/11
Review Submitted 07/11/11

This was our fourth trip back to Casa Palmas since 2009 which says it all. We love the atmosphere, the people and the countryside of Puerto Rico. This trip we anticipated better snorkeling in May and were rewarded with some great sights off of Steps Beach. The Shipwreck is always excellent and we were rewarded with some great music at the Calypso Cafe. Plus...Mangos were in season! We explored the Southwest corner of Puerto Rico as well as our first surfing lessons at Jobos with some successes. Thanks Ken and Kathy and we’ll be back! P.s. we definitely found flying into Aguadilla this time to be the way to go.

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

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Relaxing in Rincon So Easy at Casa Palmas!

Guest Meg
Date of stay 04/18/11
Review Submitted 05/05/11

After a long, harsh New York winter, this home became our sanctuary. Our week at Casa Palmas not only met our expectations, but fit the needs for our varied family due to its ideal location. My husband surfed nearby. Our 17 year old son "just chilled" with a book on the beach. Our 12 year old daughter and I parasailed. Our 6 year old got private surfing lessons from a local surfer. We ALL loved sunning on the rooftop by day, and stargazing by night! Breakfast, al fresco, was wonderful on the large outside living area. The house was clean, comfortable and stocked with everything needed to feel right at home.The outdoor shower was perfect for sandy bodies! Being able to walk to the beach was very practical. We especially loved being lulled to sleep by the coquis (tree frogs) every night!

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

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Family Spring Break 2011

Guest Terps
Date of stay 04/17/11
Review Submitted 05/22/11

We had a great visit to Rincon with our family, two boys ages 7 and 10. The house worked perfectly for us, the photos and description were very accurate. It was clean and had everything we needed. The location made it easy to walk to the marina and beaches. The restaurant at the marina had great food and was good for families and adults. We loved the outdoor space at the house, that's where we spent most of our time when we weren't at the beach!! The binder with local information was also a great help. We highly recommend the horse ride on the beach. Overall had a great, relaxing time and would definitely come back. Thanks

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

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Lovely Casa Palmas

Guest Rincon!
Date of stay 03/22/11
Review Submitted 06/15/11

My sisters and I had a wonderful time staying at Casa Palmas. We enjoyed the neighborhood (a peaceful, residential neighborhood right off Steps Beach) and the apartment was spacious, clean, well-cared for, nicely decorated and comfortable. The listing description was accurate, the owner was very helpful and I would definitely recommend Casa Palmas to friends and relatives. Thank you for helping make our stay in Rincon a pleasant and memorable one!

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

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We had another great week at Casa Palmas

Guest andrea
Date of stay 02/25/11
Review Submitted 05/18/11

The property was neat and well maintained. So much to do! It's nice to have a car so you can drive around and check out different beaches & restaurants. We walked to Shipwrecks (casual with excellent food) several times. Also, Club Nautica next door for delicious fish tacos for lunch across from the beach. Great snorkeling at Steps. We also rented kayaks at the town beach. Fun happy hours watching the sunset from Maria's. Good local bands, too. Lots of fun!

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

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Casa Palmas perfect for our family

Guest Thomas S.
Date of stay 02/11/11
Review Submitted 03/07/11

Our two week vacation in Rincon was great. The house was perfect for my wife and I and our two daughters. Casa Palmes is located in a quiet neighborhood with short walk to the beach where we snorkeled when the surf was calm. Along with being conveniently located between surf breaks and town the house was clean, comfortable and lacked nothing. After a day on the beach we spent most evenings relaxing on the covered porch. Hope to do it again next year!

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

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Wonderful accommodations and location

Guest Cape Codder
Date of stay 01/27/11
Review Submitted 02/21/11

Six of us rented both units at Casa Palmas and the description and photos do not exaggerate what you can expect. We especially loved the second floor veranda for our dinner gatherings and the roof deck where, before heading to bed, we would lie in the chairs marvel at the stars. The house is well appointed, the beds really comfortable, and the personal decor made me feel like I was staying in someone's home, not in a rental unit. I especially liked Ken's painted beachview on the surfboard in the kitchen. You can walk for miles along the beautiful shoreline and swim, surf, look for beach glass, read a book in the shade of a palm tree; or wander into Shipwrecks for great food or Calypso's for happy hour and music (do not miss Miguel Rodriguez if he is there). We went at the end of January and had no issues with mosquitos. And we loved the calling of the coqui forgs, which added to the Puerto Rican ambience. A wonderful experience. Thanks, Ken!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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great experience!

Guest Julia
Date of stay 01/27/11
Review Submitted 02/20/11

We rented out the entire Casa Palma (upstairs and downstairs) and had such a wonderful experience there. The rooms were clean and beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. The upstairs porch was wonderful for communal meals and playing games and we had so many memorable evenings on it. The roof top deck also added a lot and we ended up watching the stars and listening to our friend play the flute up there on numerous nights. While not right on the beach, the house is very very close to the beach. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Wonderfully Relaxing Wintertime Getaway

Guest Bridget
Date of stay 01/26/11
Review Submitted 02/21/11

My stay at Casa Palmas was tremendous. Vacationing this winter with 5 friends, my Puerto Rican respite exceeded expectations. The house was as represented.....clean, spacious, comfortable and conveniently located. The nearby beach was beautiful....the perfect place for walking, swimming, surfing and breathing deeply. Best features of the house included the rooftop deck and the oversized outdoor shower. The people of Rincon were wonderfully welcoming. We enjoyed a mildly breezy 85 degrees every day...with NO humidity and NO bugs. Just right!

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

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Casa Palmas surfing vacation with sons

Guest Pat
Date of stay 01/04/11
Review Submitted 02/05/11

This was an ideal property for a surfing trip with my college age sons. Well appointed and functional enough for me and well located for all the surfing beaches for my sons. The price was more than fair and the owners very easy to deal with. Certainly would return.

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Amazing Stay at Case Palmas

Guest J from Beantown
Date of stay 01/03/11
Review Submitted 01/20/11

I just returned from a wonderful two weeks at Casa Palmas. The location was perfect and convenient to everything. It was in walking distance to two beaches (3 if your adventurous), and close to the the Taino Dive Shop, Shipwrecks, and great snorkelling and diving. I stayed in the downstairs unit, which was more spacious than the pictures indicated and very well maintained. Ken was very helpful with any questions that I had and checked in during the stay to see if I needed anything. I've already recommended this place to my friends and family, and will be back again soon!

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

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Christmas and New Years at Casa Palmas 2010

Guest Contented Family
Date of stay 12/24/10
Review Submitted 01/07/11

Our family of 7 rented the entire house (upstairs and downstairs) over Christmas and New Years. Casa Palmas was a perfect fit for us! The pictures of the house on the web site were accurate, however, there were some additional items that were not included. There were murals in the downstairs unit and in the outside shower that were spectacular! The location of the house was great. Walking distance to Tres Palmas and Steps Beach where our sons surfed some of the biggest ways we have seen! Great conditions! We enjoyed relaxing on Maria's Beach and found wonderful shells at Domes Beach. Good surfing conditions there as well! We loved the people and food at the Calypso Bar and the Shipwreck. Our breakfast at the English Rose was a special treat and we bought delicious baked goods at Punta's Bakery for our Christmas and New Years dinner at the house. What we liked the most was spending time at the house cooking and sitting on the upstairs deck enjoying the beautiful palms and landscaping that surround the property. Real quality time together that we rarely get as we are all scattered through jobs, work and school. We would love to come back to Puerto Rico and hope our stay next time is as great as this one. The only negative part of our trip was that one family member was "snowed in" at home and was unable to join us. We have promised her that we will be returning to Puerto Rico so she can experience the hospitality and relaxation we had at Casa Palmas! Ken was great and provided us with websites and information about the area so we were prepared by the time we got there. We would recommend Casa Palmas to anyone and everyone! Two thumbs up!

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OUr stay in Rincon at casa palmas

Guest Beth
Date of stay 12/19/10
Review Submitted 02/03/11

we visited Rincon right before Christmas and had a great time. the property was exactly as described. what made it great though were the owners. they responded to us immediately and helped us find the place! the place was very clean and had everything our family needed. we would definitely go again and would definitely only stay here!

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

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Great stay in Rincon

Guest hawaii honu
Date of stay 07/07/10
Review Submitted 07/22/10

Our stay at the Casa Palmas in Rincon was very nice and peaceful. I had 3 college girls ages 26. The unit was perfect; full kitchen, fans, towels, water cooler, outside shower and your own patio to hang out and enjoy the outdoors. We shopped at the local grocery store, Econo and people were very friendly. The outdoor BBQ came in handy. The beach is great for kids as there are tide pools and snorkeling, not soo much a swimmer's beach, lots of coral/ rocks, but we are from Hawaii and it didn't bother us a bit we found a little patch of smooth rock and swam there. The girls enjoyed the nite life as they came home when the sun was raising. The unit is a great location for checking out the nearby area and we found our way around very easy. Also, went to the local flea market, but not much of Puerto Rican items for sale which is what we were looking for; T-shirts w/ Puerto Rico name, hand made items are hard to find. I would bring mosquito spray/ lotion. we bought at the local store. Also, would be great if the downs stairs unit had access to the 3rd floor deck to watch the sun- set. The upstairs neighbor was nice enough to invite us to have a look and we ended up having a BBQ w/ her and her extended family. Finding the unit was hard at night cuz there's no street lite and there's only a little rock marker is hard to find, maybe some kind of cone w/ address painted on would help. Ken is the best to work with. He gave us great information about the area and Rincon. It took us 2 days to acclimate to Puerto Rico time, which took us 2 days of travel time to get there. It's a great place to unwind and enjoy the locals. If you're looking for a resort type stay this is not the place for you. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. Mahalo Ken for all you help..

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

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Great location

Guest Clare
Date of stay 06/21/10
Review Submitted 07/07/10

The location of the house is perfect. A very short walk to the beach (tres palmas) where my daughter loved exploring the rock pools. The Shipwreck bar is less than 10 minutes walk away (we stayed in June so The Spot was closed but is also very close). The beaches are lovely and from Tres Palmas it's just a short walk to Steps beach and the Calpyso. The map on this site is very accurate, and we found the reviews to be spot on. We hired a car and it's very easy to get around. People are friendly. We would definitely recommend Rincon and would love to go back.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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A Great Find

Guest Binghi
Date of stay 05/30/10
Review Submitted 06/26/10

Our stay at Casa Palmas was very nice. The value for the price is perfect. I especially enjoyed the outside shower. A great way to cool off after a hot day at the beach. I did find the walk to the beach a bit of a hike and then discovered the beach too rocky for swimming. The local public beach was much better. We would definately return and recommend to our friends and family.

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

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Home away from Home

Guest Karen l.
Date of stay 05/07/10
Review Submitted 05/17/10

Our stay was very nice. It was just like being home. We stood on the second floor which had the roof deck to watch the sunset and stars. The breeze was nice didnt need air conditions at all. Ken was really nice to work with. Will be coming back. Thanks Ken and Kathy!

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

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AMAZING!

Guest heidijoy
Date of stay 05/01/10
Review Submitted 05/20/10

My husband and I spent our 10 year anniversary, without our 4 kids, at Casa Palmas. It was perfect! We spent 5 glorious days just a few short minutes from the beach. We would spend the first part of the day snorkeling off of steps beach or wandering around town. We would come back and relax on the porch and listen to the afternoon storm. It was amazing. My husband and I have traveled quite a lot in our lives. We have lived in Europe, the middle east on an Island off the coast of Portugal and throughout the U.S. We loved Rincon so much my husband can’t stop talking about it. We spent 2 days on the other side of the Island. The whole time we wished we were back in Rincon. We are already trying to figure out a way to get back, and this time with our kids because we know they will love it! Casa Palmas was just what we needed. Great accommodations, comfortable and modern. We didn’t use the TV. much but we enjoyed being able to keep in touch by posting pictures of our trip for our friends and family to see on our lap top. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thanks to the Collins for sharing their home! Heidi and Rick

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

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Great Villa in Rincon

Guest Brian in VA
Date of stay 04/20/10
Review Submitted 05/08/10

My wife and I had the pleasure to stay at Casa Palmas for a few days at the end of April 2010. Ken is great to deal with and even called me a couple days before our arrival date to confirm details and see if I had any questions. The villa was clean, well appointed, spacious, and contained everything we needed for our stay. My only complaint would be lack of A/C. Made falling asleep a little more difficult, due to open windows. Also, after each morning run I found I had to sit in the rental car to 'cool down'. Loved Rincon and would recommend Casa Palmas.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful location, great for a family

Guest Susan
Date of stay 03/27/10
Review Submitted 01/05/11

My sons (teenagers) and I stayed at Casa Palmas last April (2010). It was wonderful. We stayed in the lower level. While we didn't have the views, we weren't there much. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and included an outdoor space. We met the family renting the upstairs unit, and they said they've been going to Casa Palmas for years...a great testimony to the owners and everything about the place. We were very happy! Perfect landing place for a family vacation.

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

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A True Vacation

Guest Kirby and Lissa
Date of stay 03/20/10
Review Submitted 04/25/10

Our Puerto Rico vacation was just what we needed - everything about it was easy to manage and having a home away from home that supplied our every need so effortlessly made the experence perfect. Casa Palmas as our base was excellent. It was comfortable, tidy, well-appointed, well-located near the shore, towns, surf beaches, groceries, sights and scenery and good restaurants. We slept late, or not; we cooked or went out; we sat on the patio and stayed in touch via the internet; or just read; we walked to the beach or drove to new parts of the island. A true vacation. Ken and Kathy are the perfect absentee hosts. And with the true sympatico of those who really appreciate life in Rincon, they made sure we did too.

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

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Traveler Reviews (79)

Enchanting Casa Palmas Vacation

Enchanting Casa Palmas Vacation

Great house and location!

Great house and location!

Spring Break 2013

Spring Break 2013

It's All In the Details

It's All In the Details

property 68418

property 68418

Really good rental

Really good rental

Family Vacation at Casa Palmas

Family Vacation at Casa Palmas

Christmas reunion

Christmas reunion

Amazing, and so relaxing, yet close to so much to explore

Amazing, and so relaxing, yet close to so much to explore

Absolutely PERFECT!

Absolutely PERFECT!

Great Stay

Great Stay

Amazing!!!

Amazing!!!

Wonderful getaway

Wonderful getaway

Great Time at Casa Palmas

Great Time at Casa Palmas

healys long beach n.y.

healys long beach n.y.

Lower apartment is a great escape for a couple

Lower apartment is a great escape for a couple

Casa Palmas 1st first review - EXCELLENT!!!

Casa Palmas 1st first review - EXCELLENT!!!

Rincon visit

Rincon visit

Clean, romantic place in a great location

Clean, romantic place in a great location

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay.

We loved it

We loved it

We loved it

We loved it

January at Casa Palmas

January at Casa Palmas

Casa Palmas

Casa Palmas

Wonderful location, great renters.

Wonderful location, great renters.

Outstanding

Outstanding

Great place, great location.

Great place, great location.

La Casa de Beautiful

La Casa de Beautiful

nice place and relaxing

nice place and relaxing

Another Excellent Vacation in Puerto Rico.

Another Excellent Vacation in Puerto Rico.

Relaxing in Rincon So Easy at Casa Palmas!

Relaxing in Rincon So Easy at Casa Palmas!

Family Spring Break 2011

Family Spring Break 2011

Lovely Casa Palmas

Lovely Casa Palmas

We had another great week at Casa Palmas

We had another great week at Casa Palmas

Casa Palmas perfect for our family

Casa Palmas perfect for our family

Wonderful accommodations and location

Wonderful accommodations and location

great experience!

great experience!

Wonderfully Relaxing Wintertime Getaway

Wonderfully Relaxing Wintertime Getaway

Casa Palmas surfing vacation with sons