Playa Azul condos are our “go-to” place to stay when we visit PR. Neighbors and full-time residents have always been friendly and helpful. During this stay, we rented two condos for our immediate and extended family. Although the building itself is not luxurious as the Puerto Rican climate has taken its toll over the years, the security, location and cleanliness of the condos have always outweighed any drawbacks. This is a great place for a family to stay and make its “headquarters” while on the island, especially if you want to visit the rainforest, Fajardo (for bioluminescent bay and excursions) and Old San Juan. Always enjoy going to Carabali for horseback riding and ATVs in the rainforest. Kids also enjoyed Yunque Ziplining. Grocery stores, Walmart, Walgreens, and restaurants (love the Pan Mas Rico bakery for authentic PR sandwiches) are all close by. We usually hit Costco (closer to airport) before heading to the condo to stock up on quality meats, produce, and paper products. Please keep in mind that the pool is still not operational after Maria (FYI…rarely used during our previous stays due to the calmness of the ocean). The amazing beach (nice sand and no rocks) right outside of the condo rivals any beach we have visited in the Caribbean including ones on Vieques, Culebra, and the rest of the island. It is important to note that Luquillo’s municipality regularly clears the beach of debris (including sargassum) and removes trash from the cans on the beach. The beach is very quiet on most days and beach-goers seem to follow the posted rules. There is a small reef and snorkeling spot for beginners to the right; the water is even calmer there for people who do not like the small waves on the beach right outside of the condo. My kids love to purchase the ice cream/gelato from the carts passing by. This was our first stay in this particular condo, managed by Marco Polo. The view of the rainforest and ocean is wonderful. Marco Polo’s team was very responsive to any of our communication requests. Although the condo is not extremely modern, it is kept clean and the furnishings were comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped which is important to us as we cook most of our meals while on the island. Basic supplies to begin our stay, as well as coolers, beach chairs, sand toys, and towels were provided. Thank you, Marco Polo, for a GREAT stay for our extended family!!