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A Slice of the Rainforest! Near El Yunque and Beaches, Rio Grande Puerto Rico

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

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Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
  • Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort
    7 min drive
  • Carabali Rainforest Park
    9 min drive
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
    9 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    27 min drive

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About the area

Río Grande

Zarzal stay.Your stay at this Zarzal vacation home places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Luquillo Beach and El Yunque National Forest. Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort and Carabali Rainforest Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carabali Rainforest Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • El Yunque National Forest - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Luquillo Beach - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico Pan Panaderia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carabalí Bar & Grill Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ekelekua - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Carabalí - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Rio Grande - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Slice of the Rainforest! Near El Yunque and Beaches, Rio Grande Puerto Rico

Casa Luz is ideal for families, small groups, and anyone seeking a comfortable, quiet, and inspirational tropical retreat. It is near El Yunque hiking trails, rainforest rivers, historic villages, and Luquillo and Fajardo beaches.

Enjoy this lovely home in the heart of the tropical mountains but close to the city and beaches. Casa Luz has spectacular tropical mountain views, three comfortable bedrooms, 360° balcony, and a centric location.

The space
This is a 3-bedroom home with pops of colors like red and yellow to complement the surroundings. Be sure to enjoy both the spacious patio and the covered outdoor breakfast area during your stay.

The huge balcony has views over the surrounding forests. The perfect retreat after long days hiking and beach (or eating your way through nearby Kiosko de Luquillo).

There are 4 beds spread between three rooms, one bathroom, plus a well-equipped kitchen, spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, and an outdoor seating area. Plus, if you're with a particularly outdoorsy group, the Yunque Trails and Zipline is just a few minutes away, perfect for day hikes and adventures.

But even if you're not interested in laying on the beach all day or hiking up mountains, the location will not disappoint. Rio Grande is steeped in history and culture, and its culinary heritage is legendary (Mofongo, anyone?). Plus, add the nearby town of Loiza, Luquillo's 60-plus street food kiosk, and plenty of bars along the route. The surroundings will leave you in high spirits.

The home is just a short drive from the San Juan Airport. On most days, you will settle back in just under 35 minutes. The Luquillo Beach area is 10 minutes away. Most rivers and hiking trails are under 15 minutes. Piñones is around 30 minutes. Make it to the Ceiba ferry system in less than 40 minutes.

This updated 3 bedroom 1 full 1-bathroom house is right in the city of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Guests will have access to the whole house, parking, and the backyard. Dining room and living room with smart TV. Master bedroom, closets, and private bathroom. The other nice-sized bedrooms with queen sized beds and two twin beds.

A fully furnished home that includes a kitchen and wifi, close to major highways, so you can settle in back easily. Comfortable private area with room for your family and guests.

Guests receive a "complimentary package" of dishwashing detergent, garbage bags, shampoo and conditioner, and toilet paper among other convenience items. We also have a few beach supplies and pantry items available.

The property does not have another alternative power source.

Main Rules
No parties! Strictly enforced!
Security cameras outside
Private parking.
No unregistered or overnight guests. Strictly enforced.
No pets are allowed.
Absolutely no smoking or vaping is allowed inside the house or on the balcony. Please ask where. No cigarette butts or cigars on the ground.

Property manager

Vicvelyn Reyes

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 871876

A Slice of the Rainforest! Near El Yunque and Beaches, Rio Grande Puerto Rico Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Beautiful
Our stay was absolutely amazing! The house is beautiful inside and out and the view is breathtaking! I went back and forth for days on what property to book and I am so glad I chose this one! When we come back we will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Let the rainforest put you to bed
Property worked great for the 6 of us. Great location! We loved the wrap around porch! Very noisy being in the rainforest but we loved it. Only thing i would warn is that it is very steep getting from the parking to the house. Not a problem for us but it may be for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bengt I., Bethlehem

Liked: Cleanliness
Near El Yunque
Appropriate lodging for me, as close to El Yunque trails. House was clean, relatively quiet. Host very responsive. Spent 8 nights there. Parking is off street. Had three short power outages, from 15 minutes to 4 hours (longest). Puerto Rico is known for electric grid issues. House does not have back-up generator. Bring external power source to charge cellphone. Overall, well-priced in my opinion.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aretta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
When I tell you that this place EXCEEDED any expectations that we may have had, I mean, seriously, this place changed what had started out as a pretty stressful trip (issues with another listing that required unexpected relocation) into the best "home away from home" stay thus far! Our vibes and spirits were very low from the disheartening change in plans but when we arrived here, we knew it was meant to happen exactly as it did and our moods were instantly refreshed! This place was so much more than the pictures do it justice! The views/area: 10/10 The cleanliness: 10/10 Hospitality of hosts: 10/10 Space for families: 10/10 Comfortability: 10/10 Accomodations/Extras: 10/10 Proximity to all the cool stuff: 10/10 Seriously, I would love to keep this place a secret and all to myself by not exclaiming how amazing it is (so it is always available when I am ready to come back; HaHa!) but it's just too great to not share! Kudos to Vicvelyn for being a wonderful host with a gorgeous tucked away dream place! We WILL be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing…
The managers were quick to communicate and very accommodating. The house was clean and above and beyond what I expected. Great location. Being from the islands this was priced super fair and I couldn’t recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in the mountains!
This home had clean and spacious rooms and a beautiful view from the wrap around patio. Host was easy and helpful with communication. The home was very easy to find with helpful instructions from the host on how/where to park. Pictures are true to home. We needed a rental home near family for a wedding and this was perfect for a group of family members to stay together.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short vacation
To visit El Yunque and other places we stayed in this house, very clean , great attention by owner, great place to saty again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime G., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Homebase for Exploring El Yunque, North Shore, and More!
Our family stayed here in July 2023. The home was situated with views overlooking a lush landscape of native plants and mango, breadfruit, banana, and other trees. In the far distance you could see the ocean. Looking upslope you are delighted by majestic, cloud-cloaked mountains. The home is very clean, simple, with cheerful colors, comfortable. It’s everything we needed as a homebase and Ramon was very on top of call communications. We would definitely stay again! Thank you Ramon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hosts and property. Beautiful views
What I loved: the wraparound balcony, rainforest sounds, lovely back yard, hanging hammock, adorable rooms, beach amenities, and the living room. What to know beforehand: the roosters and dogs begin their sounds after dark and countinue until morning- I can normally sleep through anything because I have eight dogs myself, but this was really difficult for me so I recommend bringing earplugs. The biggest deal for me was the shower, because I was not aware that it was solar heated. Is solar heated in the same way that camp showers are solar heated where you put a bag of water in the sun and let it heat up. So I was surprised when I took a shower in the morning and I could only get it to be room temperature. Now I know it's because everyone used up the hot water the night before and the water has no way of heating up without the sun. I think this is not a problem if you are aware of it and plan accordingly taking showers only at night to get the hottest shower. The host was very quick to respond to my shower questions and help right away All in all, it was a great experience, and I appreciate them renting out their home
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Bio Bay, El Yunque, Luquillo
This was a great location to see all the places we wanted to go. We city dwellers were amazed at all the country-side sounds at night - frogs, birds, etc. The parking is tight, but the house suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arcadio R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid place to stay
Clean and close to everything, Casa de Luz is a very functional home with a great view. Ramon was great - very responsive to inquiries. Neighborhood may be a bit rustic for some (i.e. Roosters).
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022