Patillas, Patillas
Welcome to La Vista Del Mar (the view by the sea), where we have two separate studio apartments (The Views and The Nest). Each unit has a queen bed, fully equipped kitchen, couch, TV, wifi, private patios and travel cooler and beach chairs. Property is located on the ocean with private beach entrance, beach shower and spectacular ocean views. Lounge on your private patio or snooze on the beach in one of our several hammocks. Walk along the beach and hunt for sea shells or sea glass.
Each unit accommodates 2 adults comfortably, however, arrangements can be made for a separate bed for a third person.
Cleanest place ever! Right on the beach. Couldn’t of asked for better people, location, vibe! Just what we needed! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
nice property right on the ocean, owners are very nice. The place is very clean. very relaxing stay.
We had an amazing stay! Our hosts were absolutely amazing! The location cant be beat. We would highly recommend for a nice quiet getaway.
Everything about our stay was wonderful and more so than we could have imagined. Jim and Teresa are exceptional hosts who immediately made us feel at home. They created a comfortable, warm and welcoming experience for us. Oh, did I forget to mention just how beautiful the location is with everything you could hope for to have that memorable time away and be soothed by the sound of the ocean, the warmth of the sun, delicious food, and the company of new friends.
You can't get closer to the ocean with its constant soothing sound of surf and breezes throughout the day & nite at this magical spot. Sun and moon rise from the deck is mesmerizing. There were no mosquitoes or other bugs as the deck is around 10 feet above the sand but they do have bug spray available if needed. Their 2 dogs made our stay even better with visits to our side of the deck. Jim & Teresa live in the main unit which is connected, but separate from the rental unit. Jim & Teresa are the consummate hosts- everything is immaculate and they will do anything to make your stay more comfortable - beach chairs, towels & cooler are available, provided us with the first day's breakfast food, gave us a table lamp when I asked since the overheads were too bright, and, to top it off, invited us out for a meal and to meet some friends ! They were respectful of our privacy but were at the ready to help out. Having a washer, dryer and clothes line, was also a plus since we were there for 3 weeks. While the accommodations were superb, we had hoped to be able to walk into a town which is not the case. You definitely need a car. It is not in the usual touristy area which we appreciated. You cannot swim at the beach in front of the unit as it is rocky and rough, as is walking on the beach. The closest lovely swimming beach is about 75 minutes north and east. The Patillas town beach is only 10 minutes away and is very nice but shallow and lots of sea grass- so hard to swim. Lots of locals hang out there which is great, as is Calixo's Restaurant. While we would give Jim & Teresa and their lovely home a 5+++ rating, I chose a 4 given the location (not walking distance to a town or swimming beach), which is no fault of theirs. We spent time exploring the southern coast, read a ton of books while lounging in the deck chairs, and relaxed & renewed in this marvelous home away from home .
This trip was about unwinding and slowing down. Walked the beach, searched for sea glass designed small pictures with the sea glass, read several books, sat on the balcony and enjoyed the sea breeze and natural beauty surrounding us. The visit by some dolphins passing by was a special treat. Enjoyed time with our host, Teresa and Jim and met new friends. All in all a great time in our slice of paradise.
My husband and I had the privilege of staying at Jim and Teresa's property for one week. Upon arrival, Jim and Teresa greet you, along with their two fur babies, Suzie and Gigi, who are so very sweet :). They were very thorough in showing us around and explaining everything. The property has three units. Jim and Teresa live in the center unit, with the other units on each side. Jim & Teresa are not intrusive at all. My first impression of the unit was that it was very clean, nicely decorated and had ice cold air. The bed linens and towels all smelled fresh too. The outside grounds are also nicely kept and clean. It is obvious that Jim and Teresa take great pride in maintaining their property. The evenings were nice and quiet. All we could hear were the waves. We enjoy fishing very much, so we spent most of our days fishing in front of the property. If you are into fishing, directly in front of the property it is shallow and there are lots of rocks. A local told us a good spot is between Jim and Teresa's property and the neighbor to the left. Right under the palms. That's where I caught my PB snapper. We're from Florida, so to catch big snapper you have to go off shore. When I felt that bite and drag, I knew I had something good on. It was night time, so I couldn't see anything. Had no idea what I had hooked or how it was coming in. Little by little, I brought it in and when I finally saw what it was I was ECSTATIC!!!! I couldn't believe it. I was SO EXCITED!!! It was a 25 Dog Snapper. One of my best catches to date. My husband filleted it and we had it for lunch one day. Teresa kept the head and rest of the fish and made a tasty fish soup. It was yummy! We also caught other different types of snappers (Mahogany, School Master), but they were all undersize. Beware of the Eels - OMGEEEE! They are there and they are a nuisance. They can be difficult to get off your line or they get wrapped up in your line and you have to cut everything off. I'd rather catch ten saltwater catfish than one eel - LOL. In sum, we love the property, loved the fishing, loved the fur babies, Suzie and Gigi, and absolutely loved Jim and Teresa as hosts. Would definitely rent this property again and most definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys Peace, Tranquility and Good Fishing!
My wife and I wanted a getaway for our 25th wedding anniversary. We spent 9 nights with Jim and Teresa. Their location is specifically set up like you are visiting family. Jim greeted us and showed us the unit. Bear in mind that they live at the same property and you walk past their house to get to yours. At first, I thought this was going to interfere with our privacy, but they work very hard to give you your own space and there is a balcony that overlooks the beach that is yours, they don't come onto it. I found myself seeking out Jim and Teresa after a while, just to chat. They are amiable people. They also have two adorable pups that greet you when you get out of your car. Being dog people, we spent a lot of time petting them. If you are not a dog person, there is a gate that you can close to keep them away from your rental area. (we left it open for 9 days) The unit has everything you need for an extended stay. I would caution that if you are looking for a place to party or have night life, this is not for you. If you love watching the sunrise over the water, quiet walks on the beach, evenings sitting on the deck sipping rum drinks, local food and great views... this is your place. I took a star off the listing accuracy, because they are constructing a second-floor apartment at the location and have not yet updated the website pictures... it was not a problem for us. You are very close to Maunabo, Arroyo, Guayama, and Naguabo. You are also only 1.5 hours away from El Yunque by car. My wife and I actually went there, then went to Luquillo beach for a couple of hours on the way home, still got back around 8pm. You are about 2 hours from San Juan or Ponce. Adventure is yours if you look for it. This area is very much the real deal and not a tourist trap. We enjoyed local foods and local beaches. We enjoyed nature reserves and the local wildlife. It is all in what you are looking for. Thanks Jim and Teresa for being such great hosts.
This is a beautiful property with absolutely lovely hosts. The unit we had was ocean front - and it looked exactly like the pictures. It was very comfortable and the hosts go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome. Highly recommended.
Fabulous stay!! Teresa and Jim were amazing and available if we needed anything. The place was immaculate! The area is quaint and easy to get around, good restaurants just a few miles away. This is the perfect place if you want to relax and listen to the ocean.
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