Beach Villa Don Rafa with pool and 5-bedrooms

The host went out of her way to make sure everything was going well for us.

I never saw a host. Everything was fine except there is no one to communicate with. To bad!

We stayed for family trip and the hostess Sylvia was awesome, she went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and requests.

Our stay at Villa Don Rafa was absolutely amazing! The house was clean, well stocked, and plenty of room for everyone. We had two families that travel together, and the layout worked perfectly. Having the pool was amazing and the beach was a short walk. It was nice to drive to our activities, and return at the end of the day to the peaceful and quiet neighborhood. We hope to be back again someday.

This was our second time here. Don Rafa is such a wonderful place for a family stay! There was ample space for 4 couples. Beds were comfortable and there were 2 en suite bathrooms. It’s the outdoor spaces that really make it so wonderful. We cooked outside a few times. There were so many places to hang out without being on top of one another. The beach is a quick 4 minute walk downhill (meaning the walk back is uphill). Pool floats, beach chairs and collapsible coolers were available. There were ample bath towels and beach towels for everyone. Each bathroom had shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Cooking basics were provided. Everything we needed was there for a great stay!

Such a lovely place with nice grounds and a nice pool.

Sylvia was wonderful to work with- she was friendly, responsive, and accommodating throughout the planning and during our stay. The property is perfect, and for our family of 9 perfectly. The area is beautiful, and we plan to make this a regular vacation stay.

Beautiful home. It was nice to have a separate guesthouse. It provided some privacy with our group of 8. Pool is very nice and there is lots of yardspace, which is landscaped beautifully. Sylvia was great and super responsive. Anything we needed, there was an answer within minutes. There is a private beach minutes away which is gorgeous. They say the water was a bit rough but it seemed fine for us. Either way there is a kind of natural pool that is protected by rocks. Restaurants were about 10-15 minutes away by car as well as the grocery store. My family loved this place.

This house is amazing. Very clean and full of the Supplies you need to have a comfortablestay. Sylvia was amazing!! Always veryquick to respond and helpful. The beach is just a short walk from the house and beautiful. But the backyard of this house is so amazing it is hard to leave the comfort of home. We were there with a family of 7 adults and had plenty of space and comfort for everyone. Sylvia gave us a recommendation of a private chefto come to the house and prepare a meal. Juan Carlos was amazing. The meal was perfect and incredibly delicious. All 7 of us agree that this experience was the highlight of our trip. It was my son’s birthday and Jan Carlos was more than willing to prepare a cake for our celebration. I can not recommend enough to take advantage of this opportunity. It was a perfect way to indulge in an authentic Puerto Rican meal. Sylvia was so kind to provide me with a birthday banner, candles and birthday napkins. This house is perfect for making special memories to cherish. meal .

Three generations together. My grandchildren met their ‘bisabuela’, my mom for the first time. Priceless moments celebrated in a beautiful home. Rental is just as described. Sylvia & Andrea exceed expectations as hosts.

Positives: The location is private (gated entry) and the community is quiet. Short distance to the beach which is also private (key fob needed) the surrounding area has very little to offer other than a few kiosks with ok food and drink. The beach was very nice. Quiet side for kids where a rock outcrop protects the shore line and a more traditional beach where the sand was nice and the waves were not that rough. Only for experienced swimmers. Very few people on the beach. The house had a well equipped kitchen and sufficient beach equipment, but two of the beach chairs provided were broken. Plenty of chairs outside to lounge by the pool or on the balcony. The billiards table was covered and out of the sun but lining up shots could be difficult with the possibility of slipping off the patio. Outdoor kitchen had two grills and a gas range with refrigerator. Owner was responsive. Negatives: I want to preface that not all the negatives are the fault of the owner. We lost power a total of three times in 6 days. Not weather related. We did have a generator but it ran out of fuel once and failed to start another time. Hard to sleep while running. All activities are minimum 45-60min Drive. The pool was only about 3-4 feet deep. Pool filter was not working properly. Local grocery is far 20-40 mins depending where. Stray cats at house daily 24/7. Stray dogs on beach. Lacks a living room/common area other than dining room table. We had 8 stay here and it felt a bit small. Grade:3.5stars

The large property was a perfect fit for our group of nine people. The smaller 2 bedroom/1 bath apartment on the property was very comfortable and gave our family privacy. Both houses were very clean and decorated beautifully. Outdoor kitchen was convenient and we used outdoor seating. Pool felt refreshing and we spent several days enjoying it along with the lush plants and flowers on the property. Sylvia was available and responded quickly to any concerns. Sylvia provided recommendations on local restaurants, trips, and activities.