Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo
This unit offers open floor plan with two bedrooms, two baths on either side, in the middle enjoy the living room, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. The view of ocean in front, salt flats behind and a bit off to the side is one of the most beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico with its pristine and crystalline waters.Puerto Rico was certainly blessed with the great treasure of beautiful beaches, many which have been ranked among the top 10 in the world. So when you visit Puerto Rico which beaches do you choose to visit Allow me to introduce you to Cabo Rojo.
Because Cabo Rojo is situated in the southern and most western part of the island, the town is surrounded by gorgeous Caribbean waters. No other town in Puerto Rico offers such a great variety of beaches in one location like Cabo Rojo. You would need at least four days in Cabo Rojo to explore them all. All the beaches in Cabo Rojo are calm, with azure waters and white sand and very family friendly. Some beaches are very quiet, so you may have a spot all to yourself or you can choose to go to one of the beaches with facilities, shopping and dining nearby.
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This very airy condo is out on a strip of land surrounded by a nature preserve and lots of wildness. Has beautiful view but no beach access in the immediate area. Complex has a great pool area and there are fantastic places to visit nearby especially the lighthouse and Playa Sucia. Neighbors downstairs were a bit noisy as were the roosters
Great location, super owner—-totally accessible, will be back!
No WiFi except being next to the hotspot; Blackout for two last days, not stove working or microwave, not hot water. Owner off the town did not respond any request.do not offer anymore this unit.
The view is the only thing that makes this a 3. It is beautiful from the 3rd floor. Everything thing else was either bad or just blah. The king size bed was like sleeping on concrete. The beach behind the condo was unusable. I took 3 steps out and sunk to my knees. If you want to get in the water, you either have to walk down the road or drive somewhere else. Not much open on Mondays. The inside could use a refresh. Small coffee maker and small bathrooms. Not a lot of sitting space. A/C only in bedrooms. The breeze was nice but trying to get ready was hard with no A/C in the bathroom or living area. Host was nice and her son that checked us in was pleasant also. We left a day early and gladly paid for a nice hotel room in San Juan.
Overall a great location and great condo, the ocean view and breeze was amazing. The Sunset was phenomenal from the patio. The Bed was comfy, hammock on the patio was nice, the only thing that needs an update is the living room furniture, it’s pretty uncomfortable. Also, the washer and dryer is coin operated. There’s a mini mart about 10 minutes away and a supermarket 20-30 minutes away. We lost electricity one day (it’s PR) and the owner was so responsive and apologetic and helpful in calling the power CO. All in all a great stay, thanks again for everything!
Before we reserved the condo, we let Doris know that we had been burned in the past with prior inaccurate descriptions by owners. We are assured that was not the case here.. The good: cute condo, loved the location. Some comments said it was “remote”, but we found absolutely everything we needed not far away. Good grocery store (Ritmar), gas, & great beach down the road. Nice breeze keeping it relatively cool inside. We had asked to have groceries at the condo. Doris did a FANTASTIC job of getting the things we needed (gave her a list). Initial communication was great, but, how we were to get the keys did change at the last minute driving in the dark -confusing. Fortunately, Doris was home, or we would have never found the keys where left.. The bad and iffy: The listing makes it appear there is a beach out front you can use – not so. Listing said ocean front, but the area is fenced in-inaccessible. The pool area has no lounge chairs or umbrellas. The pool bathrooms were locked. No hot pads, only 2 or 3 coffee cups. No plug for the kitchen sink to wash dishes. We had to buy a frying pan-hers were unusable. The A/C in the bedroom older loud window unit, so open the shutters for the breeze. The bathroom ceiling fan covers were completely clogged. BUT – for the most part the condo was cleaner than the average we have seen. Remember local standards may not be up to your expectations laundry different than photos The Internet iffy – use cellular if you can get it. There is TV, however, only like 5 channels & 90% of the time they are in Spanish. The one bathroom will only give a cold shower. The listing lists amenities nearby of a resort spa/ workout room & a kayak rental. NEITHER HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE THE LAST HURRICANE. The properties were in a state of severe decay.. We feel a bit deceived. THE BIG BAD:. The salt flats were overwhelmingly smelly while we were there. It made me quite sick. Everyone reacts differently-look up hydrogen sulphide b4 you book. If we had known, we would not have booked. We had to move elsewhere. The refrigerator also went out the day before we left and by this time we were not getting any answers to my texts. Doris had that was the best way to contact her, she said she never got any of them, but my phone shows them all delivered. No compensation was offered by the host, so we double paid for 2 weeks of our trip.
The apartment is on the top floor (3rd) and an end unit so there are windows on three sides that all have ocean views. Since it's on the third floor, you get a great sunset view from the balcony (lower floors would get blocked by the mangroves). There is direct beach access if you are willing to walk just a bit. You go out the back gates (one of the keys on the key ring is for the lock) and walk to the right. You make your way behind mangroves and then reach a sandy beach. We walked out there a couple of times after spending the day at other beaches. We loved the area because it's quiet (people quiet; there are roosters!) but it's easy to get to beaches like Sucia, Buye, Combate, and Steps.
We stayed at Doris's condo for 3 days at the beginning of the year. The condo was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The views were beautiful, but note (to my knowledge) there is no beach access from the condo. We visited Playa Sucia, Playa Combate, Playa Buye and Playa Boqueron. All were beautiful!! The water is so calm and blue. As others have mentioned, food was an issue. The closest restaurants for us were about 20 minutes away in Combate and Boqueron. We were there on a Monday thru Wednesday, so many restaurants were closed. We ate at Annie's Place which had good food and a beautiful location. We also ate at Tacos & Flowers based on a recommendation from a local. It was excellent! Based on another reviewer's recommendation, we booked a Bio Bay Parguera & Sunset Snorkel with Paradise Scuba and Snorkel. It was awesome and I would definitely recommend it!! Finally, Doris was super easy to work with and very responsive! I would definitely recommend staying here - just know that you have to travel to the beach and to restaurants.
We stayed at Doris’ 2 BR, 2 bathroom condo for 10 nights over winter break. The location and accommodations were perfect for our family, but it isn’t ideal for everyone. If you want an active nightlife with bars and businesses that cater to tourists, this probably isn’t a good rental for you. If your young kids need organized time playing with other kids, try another location. If you want to fall asleep to the waves hitting the shore, wake up to waves, sunlight and roosters crowing, book this rental. You get an amazing view from windows on three sides. You can watch the amazing sunset from the balcony (amazing pictures). You may end up sleeping in the hammock because it’s so peaceful. The neighbor’s rosters and the sound of the waves will wake you in the morning. Close the blinds and use the AC if you want to sleep late. A short drive to Cabo Rojo or a neighboring city brings you to many dining or grocery options. Finding dining establishments that were open during the Omicron COVID spike was a bit difficult, but that shouldn’t deter you from the beautiful area. We stocked up on some groceries so we could could eat at the condo a few evenings. The beaches are incredible. We spent most days at the local beaches, which was our goal when we booked our vacation. There is no Uber or public transportation in the rural areas, so you’ll want a rental vehicle to get around. A vehicle with high clearance (SUV) is recommended due to potholes. Don’t rent a truck; they are large on the single lane roads and trucks are considered commercial vehicles, so you may be required to pay for commercial insurance. Because this is located on the peninsula on the most southwest part of the island, you’ll need to drive to reach some of the attractions. Driving in the mountains is interesting. Expect a slow drive and sharp turns. If you want a beautiful, quiet beach, visit La Playuela. You may need to hike a mile if the gate is closed or if there is no available parking. This was our favorite beach. No bathrooms, changing rooms or food vendor on site, so pack snacks. The waves are big on windy days. Great location for hiking and pictures. Shade is readily available. We spent most of our time at this beach and had quick access to the condo when needed. Playa El Combate is also incredible. The water is calmer than La Playela on windy days. Shade trees are plentiful. Restaurants are close. Overall, a wonderful condo in a fabulous remote location.
The property was just as described and worked perfectly for our trip. The place was clean and had everything we needed. There are two laundry rooms on the property and a pool (we did not use the pool). Doris, the property manager, is phenomenal and is quick to respond to questions. She provided great suggestions for things to do/places to eat in the area, including a boat and captain who took us out to some great snorkeling locations. We will not hesitate to rent from her for future trips. There is a reason she is a premier host. The property is remote, the last property on the road to the Cabo Rojo lighthouse (a must see). While this worked for us (secluded and no traffic at night) there are no restaurants nearby. There is a convenience store close, several good beaches within 15 minutes, some great small towns within 20 minutes (La Parguera has some good places to eat and M&M Bakery and Deli is a must), and Mayaguez is only about 45 minutes.
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