Christmas break at Villa de golf 98

Guest: JayEi (Marengo, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08 Review Submitted: 01/04/09

We just returned from a wonderful week at this Villa. There were 8 of us in all. We had 3 couples, my mom who is 79yrs and a 17 yr old. My son slept on the couch which gave him a comfortable bed. The rest of us each had a bedroom with a bath. Each room has an air conditioner which we ran only at night. We would have been able to go without air but the birds are very lively at night as well as the frogs. I am sure if we stayed longer we would have learned to sleep through their singing. The property was cleaned and well maintained. The owners sent us directions, keys, lists of local restaurants, location of grocery stores, medical facilities, which one of our group used. and a list of people to use at the gates. There are two gates that have attendants that you must pass through to get to the villa. There is lots of information about attractions on the island. The villa is very nicely decorated. We used the kitchen for breakfast and a few dinners. We loved the beach behind the Embassy suites which was a quick walk. We enjoyed the outdoor grill and bar there as well. There are beach chairs in the garage as well as toys if you have little ones. We loved the La drilla resturant. We also had very good food at Morena but it was freezing in the resturant and we were not wearing warm clothing . The service was very slow. The food was very good. We found Sweet Anne Cakes on the second to last day. It was a good thing we did not find it sooner as we would have gained 10 lbs. They have wireless internet as well. We shopped at the local grocery store Grande and Walgreens. We drove easily to Rincon for the beaches one day. Snorkeling was great at Steps. We drove East the following day to El Yunke and enjoyed freezing water falls and a beautiful walk.We Kayaked on on Fajardo Bio Bay with the Yokahu Kayak Trips with Menolo and Cesar. It was a little confusing driving around Fajardo and finding the kayak tours but we really enjoyed it! The beach near here is laquillo and it is lovely. We also went to local beaches but they were closed on Mon and Tuesday. We still went but there are no bathrooms. We returned to Embassy suites beach several times. We could have explored the island for weeks. We also explored San Juan two days. We also saw the fort, ST John the Baptist church and enjoyed the beautiful buildings. I would highly recommend this Villa. We liked that it was halfway between either side of the island. If you go, ENJOY!

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

Dorado Vacation

Guest: Erica L.
Date of Stay: 07/29/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

We vacation in Puerto Rico quite often but we have never stayed in the Dorado area. We were skeptical but gave it a chance; it was well worth it! This villa was outstanding. It was beautiful, extremely clean and neat and had everything we needed to feel at home. The view of the golf course was picturesque and the beach, pool and casino were just steps away. Madeline was a pleasure to work with and made the entire process easy and stress free. We flew into San Juan, and with Madeline's simple directions, we found the villa without a problem (about 20-30 minute drive from airport). We cooked our own meals for most of the stay but on one special night we had dinner at La Terraza and it was excellent. Our group consisted of eight people, which included a 2 year old, and we were all extremely comfortable and had enough room to gather when we wanted to and to disappear to our own spaces without disturbing anyone else, if that's what we wanted as well. I would definitely return to the area and to the villa when the chance arises.

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

A PERFECT VACATION

Guest: Glor (Wayne, NJ)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

We had a wonderful vacation with our friends at the Tumminello's gorgeous villa. Our friends had vacationed there before and raved about it, but I was shocked at how large and spacious it really was. It is so tastefully decorated; great cool colors, makes you want to stay and stay and stay! Very clean & comfortable, lots of linens, closet space, internet and the well-equipped kitchen and dining area (and patio table & chairs) enabled us to have many meals at home. Walking distance to stores, restaurants, beach, pool -- unbelievable! After the beautiful beach, we would stop at the pool and just relax some more. The rooftop terrace has a spectacular view to enjoy and for pictures. To top it off, having our own personal tour guide - Madeline - made our stay even better with her suggestions to make a Perfect Vacation! We would recommend this villa to enjoy with friends, family --anyone! Hope to return.

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

Class "A" Vacation

Guest: Vinny (Cleveland, OH)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

What a fabulous place! The villa was so much more than I expected! The patio was right on the golf course where we enjoyed our morning coffee every day; the kitchen/dining area was large enough so that all of us (8) could have breakfast together. Every bedroom, and there are four, had it's own airconditioner AND a ceiling fan! The location was excellent. Very close to great restaurants, grocery and drug stores, luncheonettes and also churches. The villa is right on the grounds of a huge Embassy Suites hotel where we were able to enjoy time on a secluded beach on the ocean, about a 1/2 mile away. Our accommodations at the villa made our Puerto Rico vacation so much more memorable and enjoyable!

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

Absolutlely Amazing

Guest: tina (new jersey)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

My family of 6 and i had the chance to stay at this beautiful home in Dorado, Puerto Rico. Let me begin by saying that the house is even nicer in person. My four year old son just kept going up and down the stairs and saying " I like this house, this is my house." The Amazing design and colors around the house added to the overall feel of bliss. The continuous around the clock security made us all feel safe and their kindness made us feel welcomed. The pool only a few steps from the house was always clean fun to swim in. Every room had a bathroom and a balcony, which gave each person the ability to go out and enjoy the view of the golf course and the sound of the birds in the day time and the Coquis in the night at their leisure. To describe and the beauty and amenities that come with this house would take hours. I would recommend the home to anyone. It made our trip something to remember and brag about.:) We are already talking about next year.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Perfect Stay!

Guest: Kristen (Massachusettes)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

You can not go wrong staying here! We were a group of 8, 4 couples, and had a fantastic time! The Villa was very clean, spacious, and had everything we could possibly need. We had a great time grilling and hanging outside on the porch. There is access to convienent stores right near by, the beach, golf, internet, and the pool was very nice and quiet. The owner Madeline was very helpful and great to work with. She always responded very quickly to our emails even while we were at the Villa. I would reccomend this Villa to anyone traveling to the Puerto Rico area especially with a large group. So much better than staying at a hotel! Thank you Madeline!

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

Great Vacation!

Guest: Jay (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 02/28/11

What a fantastic vacation. The villa was everything we hoped for. It easily fit our extended family, including 6 adults and 4 children. It provided enough room and privacy for everyone which allowed the entire family to enjoy the vacation. The owners were extremely helpful, providing detailed information not only about the property, but with suggestions for beaches, restaurants, and excursions in the area. We were looking for an escape from winter, and this villa was just perfect. We loved working with the owners and would highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for a great vacation.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.

Fantastic place to vacation!

Guest: Marcy (Mahtomedi, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 02/16/11

Just returned from a week at this villa. It was fantastic. We had a minor problem on the first day and it was immediately attended to by the condo owner. The four bedrooms with private bath for each was a definite plus. Thanks again!

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

A Wedding Vacation

Guest: Minnesota Parents of the Bride (Stillwater, MN)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/10

We enjoyed this villa during the week of our daughter’s wedding in Dorado! This villa was very clean and well furnished. Each bedroom had tasteful furniture and linens with adequate closet space. The villa is furnished with extras like beach chairs, laundry supplies, condiments, sightseeing information, etc. As soon as we arrived we felt at home! Air conditioners and appliances worked very well. (A problem with one air conditioner was taken care of promptly when we notified the owners. They continued to stay in touch to be sure that we were comfortable.) The wedding couple, families and friends rented 5 villas in Villas de Golf. It is a quiet community. Our rehearsal dinner was enjoyed at the pool/pavilion. Gate guards and security staff were courteous and friendly. Villas de Golf is a perfect location in Dorado. We enjoyed the local beaches and restaurants as well as outings to Old San Juan, El Yunque and Fajardo. The Embassy Suites public beach is very nice. Their staff was very helpful in securing airport taxis, sightseeing tips and directions. We enjoyed golf on the grounds as well. This villa is beautiful and comfortable. It was a pleasure to spend our time in Puerto Rico here. I would recommend this villa to anyone as a “home away from home!”

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

Complications on Arrival

Guest: tracy (Oshkosh, WI, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

After traveling a full day, the last thing any vacationer wants is to clean. Unfortunately for us, that is exactly what we had to do. The bathrooms and kitchen were realy dirty. The coffee pot had mold in it. It is the owner's respondsibility to make sure the place is clean, not the vacationer's. Two of the AC units did not function properly, and with a holiday weekend in full swing, repairs had to wait over 24 hours. That is a long time to be without AC in a tropical climate. The owner offered no refund for our troubles, noting we should have called to have them come back an fix it. The last thing we want is a bunch of strangers tromping through our vacation. If they couldn't clean it right the first time, why would we think it would be any better the second? Why should we waiste our vacation time to solve the owner's problem? Also of note is the fact that the 4th floor terrace is unfurnished and unusable. The layout of the condo is excellant, and the private community is great. The pool could be cleaner, but otherwise it is a decent place.

Owner response:This summer has been a very busy one for rentals at our villa. Most of our guests are very happy and pleasantly surprised when they arrive to find our villa is much more than they expected. With many people in/out during the summer season, sometimes there is a problem which gets overlooked. We always try to correct any issue asap. Our instructions clearly state that any problems should be reported to us immediately. One of the ac units referred to needed a breaker to be reset which we were able to take care of immediately at 9:00 on a Sat night. The other unit was low on refrigerant and was reported to us Sun morning and taken care of on Mon morning. Tracy did not report finding the villa dirty until after she arrived home even though I spoke with her family several times during the week. The fourth floor terrace is not furnished because of the possibility of bad weather in the tropics but it is very large and really very pretty up there. There was an issue with a clogged drain which we were not aware of and has since been taken care of. We take great pride in our villa and enjoy sharing it with others. The other reviews posted are much more reflective of our villa and our service.

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