Vacation Rentals by Owner

2 week stay

Guest: Foster (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/18/12

We stayed for two weeks, through Easter week. David was extremely accommodating and his condo is lovely. It is exactly as described and has a stunning view. We plan to come back and would love to stay at David's place again if it is available.

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

Loved our stay in Fajardo

Guest: cooker (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 01/29/12 Review Submitted: 02/19/12

Marina Lanais is a lovely clean secure property with underground parking. Our balcony view was spectacular. We didn't need air conditioning because the breezes kept the apartment at a perfect temperature. The apartment is well equipped and comfortable. The owner was very responsive and arranged visits to nearby Palamos island not to be missed. We would happily return.

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

MIllion Dollar View

Guest: craftdee2 (New York)
Date of Stay: 01/22/12 Review Submitted: 04/02/12

Have been meaning to post this. David was a pleasure to work with. He met us at the car rental office and filled us in about the condo and attractions nearby. The condo has the most amazing view. We loved sitting outside on the balcony watching the pelicans fly right by us and kept the doors open to enjoy the constant sea breeze. The condo was very comfortable, safe and had everything we needed. We walked next door to the hotel and went to the water park. There is a nature preserve nearby that offers night tours that was very interesting. It was fun to watch the kayaks launch from the park in Las Croabas at sunset. Went to El Yunque for the day too. Don't miss La Estacion Restaurant for one of the best dinners ever, make sure to call for reservations.

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

Great Place To Stay In Fajardo

Guest: Mary (Paterson, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 11/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/20/12

I absolutely loved staying here. David was great he went out of his way to meet as at 4:00 am in the morning to give us the keys. It was all we expected it to be, comfortable and cozy all you have to bring is your tooth brush. The view from the balcony is breath taking. I will be looking forward on staying here again.

Owner response:I am at your service, see you next year!

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

nice place, nice view, nice host!

Guest: kathy p. (Jefferson, WI)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 11/13/11

True to his word, David met us at the Enterprise car rental and was so pleasant. He gave us some recommendations for restaurants which proved true (sorry, can't remember the names!). Per previous reviews, the view is beautiful, apartment pleasant with some updates needed but did not detract, close to many things to do, As we were only here for a long weekend we only were able to do a few outings. Recommend El Yungue, the fort in San Juan, walking around Fajardo near BioBay excursions. If the moon is full, as it was for our trip, paying for the BioBay tour is not recommended by us...hardly any luminescence to justify cost even tho the kayaking was enjoyable. We would return if coming back to Puerto Rico and staying on that side of the island.

Owner response:See you next year!

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

So relaxing

Guest: Heather (Silver Spring, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11 Review Submitted: 08/07/11

I stayed on my own in this apartment, leaving the responsibilities of a family, school, and work behind to just get away and have a moment to breathe. This was a perfect place to be! It was convenient to everything that you might want to get to if you rent a car. I will say, however, that a car was a must. I traveled as a woman on my own, which I know is not the way that most travel. Having said that, I must say that the apartment was worth every penny. I hiked in the rain forest a couple of days and took advantage of the fantastic beach at Loquillo a couple of days, both about 15 minutes up the street. A car is a must if you want to venture outside of the apartment, but the apartment is fantastic. The respite and ability to reflect and meditate that it provided with the sound of the waves and view of the blue waters was worth its weight in gold. I had to change my reservation a number of times before settling on a time that finally worked for me, and I could not have asked for a more accommodating person than David. Even after coming home to PR from Alaska and being jet lagged, he still wanted to show me Palomino Island and be available to make my trip as fantastic as possible. I cannot say enough about the ease of the rental. I had a fantastic time, even on my own, and would recommend this space to anyone. The cost is reflective of the value, and the view is second to none! I cannot say enough about the sound of the waves and watching the boats on the gorgeous water from the balcony. And everyone that I encountered on my trip was so friendly and beautiful. Gracias, David. ¡Tuve un tiempo maravilloso y aprecio todo!

Owner response:I am glad you had a wonderful time, Hope to see you next year .

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nice Vacation

Guest: Dean (Indianapolis)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

We had a really good time on our vacation in Fajardo this year. We stayed in Condado in 2010 but Fajardo is closer to a lot of exciting things. I would suggest getting a rental car. Most activities are a short car ride (and bring GPS). Also, there is free parking with a security guard around the clock watching who comes in/out. The ferry is about 10-15 minutes drive from the condo to see beautiful Culebra (or Vieques). The most beautiful beach I've ever seen! We heard so much about the Bio Bay and it's definitely worth the money (about $40). There are only a few of these in the world so you can't pass this up! It's also less than a 5 minute walk from the condo. Luquillo Beach is not far away as well. The Rainforest was a 20-30 minute drive but also something that you must do during your stay. We could lay on the bed a hear the waves everynight when we went asleep. It's almost as if your on the beach it sounds so close! We visited El Conquistador almost everyday. There are shops, restaurants, amazing views, pools, casino, water park, and entertainment for all. El Conquistador is literally a 3 minute walk which is convenient. David is very helpful and accomodating. You definitely get your moneys worth for the condo. It has all the immenities you need and it's private with a keyed elevator for security. The only negative I have is the lack of towels (which you can get extra from El Con.) and the door handle broke the last day which I assume David fixed. I would suggest getting groceries for the room because the resort can be expensive. Many small restuarants down the road with affordable dinners and lunch. Unlike many condos or vacation rentals - David is a reliable, helpful resource that you can call on at anytime. Overall, it's a safe, comfortable, and affordable condo that will provide a great experience. Thanks again David!

Owner response:Thank you for your review, hope to see the 2 of you in the near future. Regards David

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful stay!! 4/13/11-4/20/11

Guest: Stephanie (Atlantic City, NJ)
Date of Stay: 04/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/11

We had an amazing week in Puerto Rico! This little condo was perfect for a vacation with my two closest girlfriends. My favorite part was the sound of the waves crashing at night..it really doesn't get much better than that and I doubt you can even hear them like that from the Conquistador Hotel next door! The price was unbeatable. The location was perfect.. about a 5 minute drive to the ferry that takes you to Vieques or Culebra, and close to Seven Seas Beach (its walkable, but takes about 20-25 minutes through the Fajardo neighborhoods. Fajardo is a little run down, but we felt very safe and walked to a few of the little restaurants nearby during our stay. There is a little marina and you can take a walk by the water, chat with the fishermen.. there are a few vendors set up for the tourists and you can take a kayak trip out to the fajardo biobay from right there too. Nearly every day we stopped at the Costa Linda restaurant for one of Omar's awesome pina coladas, and by the time we left we felt like locals. :) We rented a car for the week of course, parking in the condo garage was easy and convenient. We didn't do any cooking in the apartment but the tiny kitchen seemed to have whatever you might need. We definitely made use of the little coffeemaker and the blender! The full size refrigerator was great too. The water pressure in the shower was nice and strong, although with 3 girls in the apartment there wasn't a ton of hot water to go around. There's a collection of dvds and after a full day on the beach and a big meal, we would usually pop in a movie and relax with the balcony doors open, the sound of the waves and an ocean breeze. We spent the $20 for the wireless internet for the week and it was a great idea, and it worked perfectly from the moment we arrived with no problems whatsoever. The apartment is modest, but its clean and cozy. Don't let the bars on the front door scare you.. we locked it everyday and every night but never felt unsafe. Everyone was friendly and laid back. David was great, he met us at the airport with keys and directions and a parking pass, and he answered his phone every time I called him (which was only a couple times, the first being when I immediately lost the directions to the condo!) I would definitely recommend this rental and will stay again the next time I visit Fajardo. There was so much to do and not enough time for it all! Thanks so much David!! :)

Owner response:Thank you for your review, I am glad you had a good time, hope to see you again in the near future. Regards David

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

Our first experience of this type of vacation

Guest: Mike (UK)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11 Review Submitted: 04/10/11

The initial contact together with advance information from the owner gave us confidence that this first time renting and staying in PR would be pleasant. We were not disappointed. Directions to the apartment were precise and accurate, what we got was what we had read and expected. The owner was always available to help but not intrusive. When the web went down it was fixed promptly..The location was superb and provided hours of pleasure boat and nature watching. Thank you

Owner response:I am glad that you had a good time, say hi to her Majesty the Queen for me.

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.

Romantic Getaway

Guest: Emily (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

My husband and I stayed at this condo in March of 2011. For the price you can't beat it. It was convenient to lots of activities. At night when they are running the biobay tours, which you should definitely do, there was a vendor selling this amazing spicy chicken on a stick for real cheap. I dream about that chicken now that I am home. lol We went to the Rainforest, drove a couple hours to check out Cueva Ventana also amazing, found a guy that did scuba diving near by, and the mini boat snorkeling tour. A few times at night we went to hang out at the Luquillo Kiosks to drink beers and play pool, met some pretty cool ex pats. We went into San Juan to check out the fort but other than that didn't like San Juan. We drove around and found some cool beaches off the beaten path. I could go on and on. I can't wait to go back to Puerto Rico and when we do I would definitely stay here again.

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

Great Place for a Vacation - wish we could have stayed longer!

Guest: Happy Traveler (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

My husband and I stayed here for a few days during our vacation to Puerto Rico. It was a lovely place with an amazaing view. Plenty of room and very clean. (And the free parking was a very nice touch!) David was very helpful - meeting us at the airport and answering all of our questions. The condo is very convienient to beaches (though not walking distance) and you can walk on to the EL Conquistidor Resort. We were slightly off season, so most of the near by restaurants were closed - but they look good!

Owner response:Hope to see you next year for 2 weeks!

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

Better Than I Can Imagine

Guest: lance (denver,colorado/usa)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 03/10/11

I was looking for oceanfront apartment with a reasonable price, I did not expect a place so close to the ocean that actually you can hear the waves from any place of the apartment, you can even see the sea from the bathroom door. Its great to get to sleep hearing the waves hitting the shore. They have so many things to do close by the condominium like the Light house 3 minutes from Marina Lanais Condominium,Las Cabezas de San Juan Natural Reserve. Located on 445 acres of land acquired and maintained by The Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, the reserve is named after three promontories that jut out into the Northern Atlantic – “cabeza” meaning headland. Even though the reserve is located in a somewhat limited area it is an incredibly diverse and scientifically important tract of land. Seven distinct coastal ecosystems are featured including: coral reefs, sandy beaches, sub-tropical dry forests, rocky coasts, mangrove forests, sea grass beds and one of the few bioluminescent bays in the world. The main tour is a two-hour trolley ride that guides you along the reserve with three stops of interest. Among those are the boardwalk trail through a mangrove forest, Playa Lirios, and El Faro de Fajardo. Situated on the highest point of Cape San Juan, the stone building was the second lighthouse erected on the island by the Spanish. Officially lit on May 2, 1882, it has been operating uninterrupted to this day. Inside you’ll find various exhibits related to the lighthouse’s history and surrounding wildlife, as well as an elaborate cast-iron staircase that ascends to the central lantern. The observation deck offers breathtaking views as trade winds gently blow by. 7 seas= No visit to Puerto Rico would be complete without visiting some of its beautiful beaches. Seven Seas Beach, located 1 mile from the condo, is a gem waiting for your discovery. And since it’s a Balneario, it has gated parking, facilities, and lifeguards. New in 2007, it has been awarded the Blue Flag label. This designation ensures good water quality, safety and service. They will fly flags noting the water conditions- swimming is only allowed when the green flag is flying.Seven Seas is a lovely, small, crescent-shaped beach, with soft sand and palm trees that provide some protection from the sun. There is a coral reef some distance from the beach, making a natural wave break. This makes for a nice protected beach,with calm waters that the whole family can enjoy. I highly recommend this studio

Owner response:i am glad you enjoy it as much as I do when is vacancy witch by the way is not to often.Regards

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

A TRUE PUERTO RICAN EXPERIENCE

Guest: Jan and Dean (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 02/24/11 Review Submitted: 03/10/11

We had a great time in Puerto Rico and at the condo. David met us at the car rental with the keys, instructions and suggestions for our stay. He was most helpful. The condo was just right for us. We enjoyed the balcony and the beautiful views, the easy access to lots of things to do. Loved the beaches, rainforest and biobay tour. We also enjoyed a great day in Old San Juan and the fort. Puerto Rico natives are so friendly. It is always nice to have the opportunity to dine in rather than eat every meal out and we took advantage of the kitchen most evenings. Fajardo and the condo helped us enjoy a true Puerto Rican experience. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

Owner response:Yopur more than welcome,please come again!

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

Million dollar view!

Guest: danny (key west Florida)
Date of Stay: 02/23/11 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

I had a wonderful time.The view is beautiful and you fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. The listing description was accurate. The apartment was clean and well maintained. David the owner was more than helpul,he meet me at the airport, help me at baggage claim and took me to the rental car. I highly recommended.Bio bay is 3 minutes walking distance from the condo,nice restaurants walking distance,1 mile from the best beach in Puerto Rico 7 seas,Rain forest 15 minutes in car and the light house is 1 mile .The light house tour at night is the best.

Owner response:I am happy to know that you had a wonderful time. Hope to see you soon in the near future. Regards

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

You Get What You Pay For?

Guest: Jenny (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/24/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

We have traveled extensively in the Caribbean, prefer to travel off the beaten path and seek a local experience. We recently spent a week at David's condo, based in part upon Trip Advisor reviews. David met us at the airport and was pleasant and helpful. The condo complex is adjacent to and formerly part of El Conquistador Hotel and an employee and delivery road is between the unit and the ocean. We were warned that the tile in the lobbies and halls was being replaced and to expect some dust but our next impression upon opening the entry door to the unit was the unemptied trash container and a rack full of dishes in the kitchen. When we rounded the corner, a small piece of food had fallen on the floor and was swarming with ghost ants. We spent a couple hours washing the dishes we would use for the week, dusting, cleaning the hair off the floor and scrubbing the bathtub walls. The ceiling fan blades had a thick layer of grime. There was little in the way of basic supplies such as toilet paper, paper plates or napkins, dish towels or bar soap so a trip to the grocery store was immediately necessary. We spent as little time as possible in the condo and, when we were there, the majority of our time was spent on the balcony enjoying the view. The unit is centrally located and there are plenty of dining options nearby if you don't feel like cooking. The price of rental is very reasonable. By way of suggestions, the unit could benefit from a thorough cleaning and reorganization of closet space so that cleaning supplies and other toxic materials are not stored near food, painting of scuffed walls and peeling paint, replacement of worn bedspreads and flat pillows, replacement of many burned out or undersized light bulbs, insect control so renters are not surprised by the giant palmetto bugs, and repair of the dropped ceiling over the vanity. For a small investment, this could be a very nice unit.

Owner response:I am sorry to hear about the cleaning lady did not did her job as required. I wish you had call me so I can send you another cleaning lady and fired the one who was in charge of the cleaning of your room, you are on vacation. Thank you for you review,. Regards

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Awesome stay

Guest: fsarfani (allen)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/15/11

Close to seaven seas beach and walking distance from biobay. only a 10 minute drive to ferry to go to vieques and culibra. awesome view. 100% full ocean view and so close that you can actually hear the ocean - very relaxing

Owner response:I glad you enjoy the unit, hope to have you again!

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

The week of Thanksgiving 2010

Guest: Svetlana (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 11/25/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

The place is very cozy! Indeed, the area is convenient for most of the activities- scubadiving, kayaking, ferry to the islands, casino. The owner is very nice and responsible, did everything as described at the ad. Would highly recommend!

Owner response:I am glad you had a wonderful time, I hope you can be my guest again. Regards

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

A beautiful ocean front apartment, the view and the sound of the waves are breath taking!

Guest: twin brother (Hayward, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10 Review Submitted: 06/13/10

David was very helpful, he meet us at the airport,help us with the car rental and gave us directions.The room is very nice decorated with colonial style.& seas beach one mile the condo is one of the best beach of the island and the bioluminicent tour walking distance from the condo it was great! Next door are local restaurants and in the hotel next door have a excelent oriental food. Thanks for everything we will come back next year!

Owner response:I am glad you and your family had a great time,see you next year!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Repeat stay

Guest: Karen and Zyg (Winnipeg, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/12/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

Hi David, Enjoyed our second visit to your wonderful condo.................the view is fabulous, we will definitely stay again next time we visit Puerto Rico. The area is perfect for what we like to do...........Rainforest. Bio bay and enjoying the beach. Thanks for everything..................

Owner response:Hi Thanks for coming again,I am glad you had a wonderful time,next time we can go to Palominos Island so you can enjoy that beach. Regards

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Guest: Rebecca & James Cunningham (Outerbanks, NC)
Date of Stay: 02/03/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/10

Had a wonderful time! Thank you David for everything! The place is fantastic and the surrounding areas are beutiful and easy to get to as well! So many great restaurants in the area, and we were told we did alot of the "local" stuff from the very friendly locals! Neighbors and security guards were super friendly! If staying on the east side of the island again, we will definitely get a hold of you! Thanks again for making our honeymoon so memorable!

Owner response:I am glad you had a wonderful honeymoon, hope to see you again in your aniversary.

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Guest: david akin (fairbanks,alaska)
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/25/10

Very nice.I would be very inclined to stay here again.

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Guest: Barbara Curtiss (Greensboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/08/09 Review Submitted: 12/08/09

Wonderful! My husband & I stayed here for 10 days November 2009 and had the BEST time. The location is perfect - Fajardo has so much to do - swimming at Seven Seas beach, taking the tour in Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve, hiking in El Yunque National Rainforest, taking the ferry one day to Culebra & the next day to Vieques for the gorgeous beaches, kayaking the Biobay at night, eating in great local restaurants, and close by shopping areas. My husband loved sitting out on the balcony every evening enjoying his coconut rum drink and the beautiful view of the ocean and lapping of the waves. David, the owner is so NICE - he even meets you at the airport and is gives you information on anything you need. My husband & I go to the Caribbean every year and we have already told him that we are coming back here next year!

Owner response:See you next year with a coconut rum drink waiting for you at the condo!

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Guest: Carmen Dimmig (Kempner Tx)
Date of Stay: 03/03/09 Review Submitted: 03/03/09

Thank you for making this property available for others to enjoy.Had the most relaxing week i've ever had.The view is amazing.Security staff was great specially the morning shift.I'm absolutely coming back.

Owner response:Thank you for been my guest.I have the parking pass waiting for you for the next time.

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Guest: Joanie Duke (Kent, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

We loved it. The view is beautiful and you fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. During the week we hardly ever saw anyone and had the pool to ourselves. On the weekend, everything comes alive and yet noise wasn't a problem. David, the owner is extremely helpful.

Owner response:Than you for been my guest.I am at your service always. Regards David

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Guest: Charles & John (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/24/08 Review Submitted: 04/24/08

BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEW, WE REALLY LIKE THIS PLACE,PRIVATE...MILLION $$ VIEW, WE ARE PLANING TO GO BACK TO THIS CONDO...CLOSE TO EVERYTHING...WE REALLY ENJOY IT..THANKS DAVID

Owner response:Thank you for been my guest.I glad you enjoy it.Hope to have you back soon. Regards David

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