On river.You'll find El Yunque National Forest and Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort within 3 miles (5 km) of this villa. Coco Beach Golf and Country Club and Carribbean Cinemas The Outlet 66 are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
Luquillo Beach - 22 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Ekelekua - 5 min drive
Wendy's Rio Grande - 3 min drive
Sabor Chino - Villas de Rio Grande - 5 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Punto Latino Río 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.
Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque
Ideal place for lovers of nature and privacy for your parties or just rest.
VILLA ILUSION a house with 5 acres of pure nature with room capacity for 4 people. This place includes common areas for specials memories.
It is located in a secluded, private and sheltered place with a refreshing hill, located between two worlds: 5 minutes from the hot and humid coastal plain, at the door of the El Yunque rainforest; and 15 minutes from the beaches, golf, and excursions to the bay. Cooking your own meals in the well-equipped kitchen, restaurants in the area offer your culinary delights, or you can order meals served in the villa.
Our clients love the large gardens are well cared for with a variety of tropical plants. The entrance to the private road of the sector is closed, as is its entrance road to the village. Your privacy is unmatched here.
The house is comfortable, includes full kitchen, dining room, living room with large windows, 2 bedrooms and 11/2 bathrooms and extirior shower.
Property manager
Villa Ilusion Staff
Languages
English, Spanish
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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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: You need to notify authorization before arrival
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: With adults supervision in exterior areas and pool
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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 182942
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Ilusion Into Rainforest Yunque
Villa Ilusion Into Rainforest El Yunque Villa
Villa Ilusion Into Rainforest El Yunque Rio Grande
Villa Ilusion Into Rainforest El Yunque Villa Rio Grande
Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Alicia M.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest Stay
Location is AMAZING if you want to stay in the rainforest. The house is not perfect but functional. Our host was excellent, very fast response time and quickly got us up and running with the generator when the whole island was without power. We slept very well in the air conditioned bedrooms.
Alicia M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alisia S.
Feb 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice for our stay. Host was also great.
What a gorgeous and relaxing environment to be in. Lovely, remote and quiet. The home was comfortable. Be aware that being in a rainforest, you will experience rain showers daily. Lots of moisture, inside and out. This isn't a complaint by us. The lack of a washer and dryer was difficult. Towels and clothes never dried out. We didn't take this into consideration.We expected two king beds as listed. However, they were queen beds. If it's in the listing, that's our expectation. That part of the listing should be corrected by the host.If staying in this area of Puert Rico again, we would happily book this property again.
Alisia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pete B., Bolton, CT USA
Feb 19, 2025
Rainforest retreat and base for adventure
I wish VRBO allowed recordings, because the sounds of rainforest frogs and birds at night are amazing. Spacious and totally secluded home with pool, deck with views, and several patios, surrounded by lush jungle. You won’t see another person or house. The house could use a fair bit of maintenance and the back bedroom is a bit dark, but the living room is bright and welcoming as is the master bedroom. Host communication was very good. We really enjoyed hiking and beaches at the Reserva Natural de Las Cabezas de San Juan, and El Yunque National Forest. Great dinner at the laid back La Estacion restaurant in Fajardo. We also did a trip to Old San Juan, which was very touristy but worthwhile.
Pete B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Maggie D.
Jan 29, 2025
Beautiful location
This property is good if you are not looking for a top-of-the-line rental, as with all VRBO there were good and bad aspects. The good: Home is in a beautiful location, tons of privacy and very spacious. The pool was amazing and plenty of body towels were provided. The property manager was very responsive with all questions and needs. The not so good: The beds are NOT king sized, they are queen. Half of the windows do not close, therefore rendering the air conditioner in the main bedroom useless. The broken windows also allowed bugs in, however, the frogs that also got in, ate the bugs, so not a big deal. The dishwasher leaks. The counters in the bathroom and kitchen were not thoroughly cleaned upon arrival and we had found a previous renters retainer left in the kitchen. The "bad" outweighs the good so I would rent this property again.
Maggie D.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Kathleen M., North Idaho
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rainforest setting
Very friendly and responsive host.
Comfortable accommodations and very private.
Loved the private pool and rainforest experience.
Small Appliances were dated - toaster, coffee maker, microwave- but functional.
Some distance to services and beaches.
Enjoyed our stay!
Kathleen M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Marisol G., New Jersey
Jun 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Seclusion at its best
Beautiful home tucked away in the rainforest
Marisol G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eileen D.
Mar 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Discovered!
This is a house in a absolutely beautiful setting! The flora and fauna is absolutely delightful! The pool is a highlight-a wonderful spot to return to after a day of discoveries! We plan to return on our next visit to Puerto Rico.
Thank you Margarita and Antonio!
Eileen D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
David S.
Mar 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
secluded
The place was amazing for getting away from it all! Totally secluded. Loved the pool and the Landscaping was amazing. So many different flowers and fruits. A bit far away from the beaches. Miles don't mean minutes. Would have liked the owners to point out some cool local spots that were minutes from the house but had to find them on our own. One we found on our last day and would have loved to explore more. I would go back.
David S.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
steve c., SOMERSET
Feb 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
February 2024
The place was great, we relaxed by the pool every afternoon after a day of sight seeing.
After dinner we spent our time under the covered patio.
It was a little hard to find, but well worth it
steve c.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie V., Arlington, Texas
Dec 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay
If you want to experience the country side of Puerto Rico. This house is for you!
Jamie V.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Michael H.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest getaway.
Beautiful property. Pool was amazing deep in the rainforest very private. Antonio and Connie were very accommodating. I wished we had more time to enjoy the place we stayed very busy on the trip. And had a great kicking off place for everything in the north east corner of the island!
Michael H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra A.
Jul 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rainforest retreat
We had an amazing stay at the property! The lot is outstanding and it’s surrounded by lush tropical nature and coqui singing all night) enough space to fit comfortably a family of 3. Outdoor shower was my favorite along with the tub! Balcony overlooking the rainforest and a decent size pool were great too! Kitchen had everything we needed) very cozy place! we definitely will be back!
Alexandra A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maricelie R., Loxahatchee, FL
Jul 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest Paradise
The location of this property is absolutely stunning!!!! The sounds of the coqui’s in the evenings throughout the night.. it’s a true rainforest experience.
We were a little taken back by the conditions of the house. It could be cleaned out and polished up a bit even if it is difficult to update or remodel at the time. It’s not a home I would bring the whole family if you plan on staying indoors much but there is so much to experience in Puerto Rico that you probably wouldn’t be. It’s a comfortable place to sleep. There is cold a/c in the rooms and we didn’t have problems with anything while we were there.
The pool is perfect! We did enjoy spending time at the pool enjoying the nature and landscaping.
The hosts are great!! They were very accommodating, friendly and hospitable.
Maricelie R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location
Location and property itself is superb. Very peaceful and private. Some of the home could use some updating but overall enjoyed our stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kate W.
Apr 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful secluded getaway!
Great place for our family to use as a home base while we explored the east end of the island! Our boys loved the pool and yard, and the house was 10-40 minutes from everything we wanted to do - beach, snorkeling tour, El Yunque, great restaurants, old San Juan, etc! Great communication and easy check in/out. Rainforest noises did take a bit to get used to at night, kinda like indoor camping. Great spot if you want to stay out of the tourist traps and resort areas and get a bit closer to the “real” Puerto Rico.
Kate W.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bobbi C., Indiana, USA
Apr 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful paradise
We had an amazing time at this location. It was, just as described, a wonderful escape into the exterior bits of the rainforest. We felt like we got to hear and see more things staying here than when we visited El Yunque. The sounds at night were awesome. The house was open and refreshing. If you're a fan of rural living and enjoy being away from the crowds, this is the place for you. We didn't want to leave, that is for sure.
Bobbi C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
ORLANDO D.
Jan 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Your private forest house
Just at the edge of El Verde/Yunque area.
Excellent host communication.
Good green areas and a clean pool. The inside of the house provides an open kitchen/dining/family. Good balcony for sunny days. Covered terrace and BBQ area for outside cooking.
ORLANDO D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tonya D.
Dec 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Home was perfect for the 4 of us. Home had everything we needed. (We didn’t cook or use the TV)
Property is tucked away on edge of El Yunque
Pool is refreshing
Owners provided information we needed.
Tonya D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
stephen g.
Jun 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Trip!!
The property was in the midst beautiful setting I've ever seen. The pool was amazing! Falling asleep to the sounds of the rainforest has me wondering how I will sleep back at home. Food. So much around from the kiosks to restaurants. Never had a bad meal close by. The owners are amazing very attentive and even bought beach chairs to use. The view from the house to the pool was amazing and we always looked forward to jumping in the pool after a long day at luquillo or playing golf at Rio Mar. Thank you all for the wonderful stay.
stephen g.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
John S.
Apr 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility in the Rainforest
What a nice, very secure place to relax and listen to the sounds of nature. Amazing pool and plants and flowers and no mosquitos. Not one but two security gates, never saw another car while we were there.
John S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim B.
Mar 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped, great view.
The house is comfortable and exceptionally well-equipped. The kitchen is made for cooking with high quality pots and pans, knives, and so on. There are loads of spices, condiments, and even some olive oil for cooking. Another nice touch: beach chairs and towels waiting for you to use. We found good restaurants not far away (check out Brisas de Mar), but also cooked for ourselves and enjoyed meals at the outdoor table. A couple of questions came up and the owner responded immediately.
Jim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aric B.
Mar 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful nature
I was wonderful to go to sleep every night to the sounds of the rainforest.
Aric B.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Haley D.
Feb 18, 2022
Amazing location! home still needs some maintenance...
The location of this property is 10/10. WOW! We booked our stay at the house for 8 nights....Located just at the edge of El Yunque rainforest, the nature surrounding the home is absoultly magiacal. Falling asleep to the singing tree frogs at night was so peaceful. The pool area is picture perfect and a great place to hang out in the late afternoon with drinks. Check in was easy and hosts were communicative. HOWEVER, the home in the current condition as it is leaves much to be desired. It rained for several days, as it does in the rainforest, and there were some major issues with flooding inside the home. We had to end our stay a few days early because it was so damp and humid inside from all the water coming in that it was no longer comfortable to stay there. Hosts were very understanding and refunded us for the last two nights and we thank them for that. Hopefully the hosts will make the necessary repairs to the home before the next guests come to stay. If I were considering this rental i would ask the host before booking to avoid this happening as it is very likely that it will rain in the rainforest.
Haley D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
veronica r.
Sep 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
This property was so beautiful. It felt like our own private jungle oasis. The owner was so lovely and attentive. From the private swimming pool, to the comfortable bedrooms, to the patio and balcony. It felt like an old school puertorican hacienda which I absolutely loved!! Perfect getaway for families who really wish to get the full island experience. The beach wasn't too far either and there is a shopping center near by for all of your needs. Will definitely be coming back soon!!
veronica r.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Wendy T., Louisville
Aug 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Paradise
This is a phenomenal property tucked into the rainforest with incredible landscaping and lush tropical flowers. The pool is a getaway from the world and the perfect spot for a refreshing dip in the morning or in the muggy afternoons. The bedrooms are nice and cool and fans throughout the living space make the temps comfortable inside the house. Thoughtful details including fresh flowers in vases, pool towels, two coffee makers and extra toiletries made for a delightful stay. We woke up every morning feeling blessed to be in paradise. And so much better than a crowded resort!
Great Location!! You are about 20 minutes from Playa Fortuna (our fave) and Luquillo beaches (great food at the kioskos in Luquillo just along the highway) and an easy 45 from snorkeling trips and kayaking in Fajardo.
If you book, try the FamCoop grocery nearby. We didn't have much success at Ralph's but you'll find everything you need at the FamCoop including a birthday cake for our teenager.
Thank you for sharing this amazing home with visitors.