Wake up to views of the ocean from your window in this three story villa.

We enjoyed our trip and was very happy to see the island recovering from the hurricane. No need for anyone to be concerned about that when considering rincon and this condo. The beach was great, neighbors who live there are super nice, beaches beautiful and the condo comfortable. Will definitely return in the future. One thing to note is the pool is currently empty and closed as is the excercise area. That was a bummer for the kids amd totally unexpected. Hopefully it will be back up and running for future visitors but the protected swimming area on the beach was just as good if not better! Dont hesitate to rent this one!

This is the first post after Hurricane Maria, I believe, so I will focus more on the town post-Hurricane than the house for that reason. I recommend you read other posts to learn more about the house, but I added a bit towards the end.

Let me say that Rincon is still there and doing great. First, the beach outside the house is fully intact. We went for long walks on the beach and our two sons, 4 and 6, played in the shallows. We walked to and from Tamboo several times -- it's a shorter walk than I expected --- and it is open, serving great drinks and food. Great, great beach and hardly anybody on it. Unbelievable. Like our own private paradise.

In town all of the grocery stores are open, clean, and fully operational. Fruit vendors are open and full of delicious fruit and veggies, especially avocados. We had no issues getting groceries or anything.

While one or two restaurants had odd hours or were closed, (we'll miss you brewery), for the most part, the restaurants are open and serving delicious food. Thursday night art market was in full swing, as well as the Sunday farmers market.

We flew into San Juan and drove to Rincon. The roads, for the most part, were fine. A few stoplights were out, making for some interesting intersections, but all in all, the driving went smoothly, or as smoothly as pre-Maria.

Finally, during our stay, the electricity did go out once during a two-week period. It came back on and, because the weather was so wonderful, it wasn't really a big deal. I told Tim to think about some candles and flashlights, but hopefully, this issue doesn't persist, and, like I wrote, it didn't ruin our vacation by any stretch.

Since this is a home review, the house has everything you need --- working AC, great grill, comfortable rooms, and, most importantly, a stone's throw to the beach --- and Tim is very responsive on email. Let him know if you have any questions.

Anyway, we loved the house, we loved our vacation, and we love Rincon, so, yes, this is a little bit of a shoutout for one of the best beach towns anywhere. If you are thinking about going and had any hesitations due to the hurricane, don't worry; go, you won't regret it.

This Villa is everything you are looking for in a caribbean vacation; a stones throw from the beach, Clean, Central AC, sand toys for kids, nicely decorated, BBQ, even beach chairs. All in a gated community with easy access to restaurants and shops. Tim is a Great host and is always available if he is needed.

I will stay here again

The villa was perfect for our two families (4 adults + 4 children). The villa was spacious and had enough room for everyone to spread out. Since it was located in a gated community, we always felt safe. You can’t help but feel safe as you drive down the immaculately kept private road to the villa location.

The kitchen was well equipped with everything you'll need. We cooked a few breakfast meals and had enough space to enjoy breakfast together. The nearest cafe, Dulcis Vita Bakery and Coffee Shop (which received stellar ratings on Yelp), is only a 5-minute drive away, located in the plaza of Rincon. The Dads morning routine was to pick up a quick espresso to start the day. In the villa, the kids loved the bunk beds. The loft area is perfect for the pre teens to teens who want a little privacy if you have a mix of ages.

The beach was located just a few feet away from the front door. The great thing about the beach was the tide pool which is protected by a reef. The water was relatively calm and the depth was a consistent 3 to 3.5 ft. It was perfect for the kids to play without any worries. The kids enjoyed playing in the beautiful sand and came back with a handful of seashells and sea glass for art and crafts. The best part was the privacy. We often had the beach all to ourselves.

The pool was also walking distance from the villa. We used the pool a handful of times and often had the entire pool just to ourselves. The water was clean and the view of the ocean from the pool was spectacular. The kids enjoyed chasing two giant iguanas which were sunbathing on the concrete near the pool. It should be noted the pool cost was $100 for the week. Since the facilities were well maintained, I felt it was a solid purchase.

Although the villa is located in a private gated community, there are great restaurants like ‘The Beach House’ and ‘Red Flamboyan’ just a short drive away. I’m craving the surfer’s omelette at ‘The Beach House’ as I’m finishing this review.

The memories we made at the villa will last us a lifetime. Thank you, Tim and Margaret, for sharing your beautiful vacation home. It was by far our best stay in Puerto Rico (and we’ve visited over a half dozen times in the past).

We enjoyed every second. The villa, the beach, the neighborhood, nearby places and activities are great. We had a memorable Family Vacation.