Lucky Luquillo's Solar El Yunque & Beach Retreat - 360° Ocean & Rainforest Views

Come enjoy our 1/3 acre solar-powered property, just four blocks from one of the best of the island's 300 beaches, and merely 4 miles from The National Park entrance to El Yunque's Rainforest. Perched on a hilltop of a local residential area, we have 360° views of both. Our family-friendly 5br 3ba home accommodates 16+ guests, boasting 2 full kitchens, 3 living rooms, 4 office/desk work spaces, 2 patios, a balcony, lawn & fire pit, tropical fruit trees & lovely mountain/sea views. Relax & Enjoy!

Perched atop the closest neighborhood to Luquillo's renowned Kioskos with 50+ bars, shops & restaurants and Marriott Fairfield's new Casino, we are walking distance to great beaches including: El Balneaario Monserrate, Playa Fortuna, Luquillo Beach, Playa Azul Playa La Pared, as well as the sea outlets of both the Pitahaya and Mameyes rivers. We are 2 miles from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park, and just 4 miles from the park entrance of El Yunque National Forest - the only tropical rainforest in the US National Park Service!

Enjoy access to everything from our centrally located home. Then, after you've dusted off the fine sand from the beach where you soaked for hours in the bathtub calm warm ocean or boogie boarded with the rest of 'em in a wavier spot, sipped your piña colada, walked among giant rainforest leaves, had your hydro-message under tropical waterfalls and cooled off in the drop pools, indulged in local seafood & taken in a bit of the culture, return to relax and enjoy the security and comforts of our home away from home. Our Solar-Powered, spacious, and well appointed accommodations afford you comfort and tranquility.

Sip your morning coffee watching the sunrise over the beach from our balcony, take in the hilltop water views under our awnings out front on the exterior, or conversely, enjoy a cool drink out back and watch the rolling hills of El Yunque turn golden crowned by pink and orange clouds in the evening light. At night, you'll also catch all the firework displays in our area (from periodic full-blown resort shows to neighborhood fanfare) from our hilltop perch.

In our two full kitchens you’ll find all the cook's best friends - new appliances, proper utensils and flatware, and everything you’ll need should you choose to dine-in and/or cook. Spread out on our large expandable dining room table upstairs (seats 8) and enjoy the sea view, crack open a good book over coffee downstairs in the built-in booth or use one of the other three other dining tables we have available. If your preference is dining al fresco, our covered outdoor patio can accommodate seating for 10 with lovely countryside views of El Yunque as well the sea.

All bedrooms have top of the line inverter ACs, as do the common areas upstairs. Our “wave” ceiling fans downstairs efficiently keep the common areas cool and comfortable.

We have four (4) dedicated work-spaces feature high-speed internet and stable wifi for when you feel like journaling, writing, or simply knocking out some of those persistent office tasks and Zoom meetings. Thanks to our wifi extenders, the property interior has a strong signal throughout (ranging from 200 to 500 mbps).

When you’re ready to relax and play a board game, we have four lounge areas available to play some cards, read a book or stream something on our SmartTVs -we have four (4) TVs: a 55", a 50", a 40" and a 32" - as well as deep and comfortable sofas you can sink into with your popcorn and enjoy a show.

If you need anything before you arrive or while you’re here, we have our own little guest shop full of essentials and services that we continue to add to and improve. So, if you'd like to arrive to a pre-stocked kitchen, relax with a soda or a snack, book an extra mid-stay clean or a check-out time extension, or just forgot your toothbrush, we've got you covered! You can pre-order items and services so they're waiting for you, or peruse our growing list of offerings when you get here!

BEDROOMS:

King Master Suites:
✵ Generous pillow top king-sized beds with a cooling gel toppers
✵ Vizio smart TVs
✵ Mini-bar (non-alcoholic drinks & mixers)
✵ Sweet en-suites with in-line water heaters so your water stays as hot as you like for as long as you like (downstairs ensuite has an adjoining-door locking system for privacy, as well as its own private entrance with smart lock and covered outdoor seating)
✵ Ocean and rainforest views

Queen Bedrooms:
✵ Supportive Queen-sized beds, memory foam mattress with anti-microbal toppers
✵ Ample closet space

Kids'/Flex Rooms:
✵ Comfy Bunks and Single Beds
✵ Mattress encasements and AC

All our bedrooms also feature:

✵ Mattresses and pillows protected by comfortable bug-proof zippered encasements
✵ Comfortable, supportive mattresses
✵ Bamboo memory foam pillows
✵ Blackout blinds
✵ Internal intercom system (downstairs only)
✵ Whisper quiet top of the line inverter ACs


BATHROOMS:

Our downstairs washroom has:

✵ 32” wide door, shower ramp and support rails
✵ Extra-large rain-type overhead shower with corded handheld and an in-shower seating nook
✵ Dedicated in-line water heater ensures that your shower and sink basin water is always as hot as you like for as long as you like

***PLEASE NOTE***
ONLY two of our bathrooms have water heaters that heat the showers and the sinks. Water in kitchen sinks, the third bathroom and the outdoor shower is unheated (not usually "cold" but tepid).


WORKSPACES:

✵ 2 Dedicated work-spaces adjacent to living rooms, 4 desks total
✵ Reliable wifi and direct ethernet connection with 300+mbps (Direct ethernet connection via our USB adapter yields speeds over 500 MBPS) internet speed for extra reliable access when working remotely or just keeping up with persistent office tasks
✵ USB ethernet adapter available
✵ Desk fans and good lighting


SECURITY:

We live in a safe residential neighborhood, but take security as seriously as cleanliness. Our property has:

✬ Gate-secured on-lot parking
✬ Locked garage parking available upon request
✬ Keyed and coded entrances
✬ Motion sensitive lighting
✬ Exterior closed circuit security cameras

We are also surrounded by top-tier resorts with beautiful recreational facilities including golfing, tennis, and casinos, most of which have restaurants and other facilities open to the public for a fee. We’re merely 3.2 miles from the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Resort, only 6.8 miles from the Coco Beach Golf Club and Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve, just 9.1 miles east of the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort and 11 miles west of El Conquistador Waldorf Astoria Resort.


❂ Fill up that cup and replenish! Enjoy an authentic experience of both Puerto Rican Culture and our area’s LUSH natural environment. We'll hold the space for you to renew your connection with nature, refresh your energy reserves, relax, and enjoy this lush and wonderful part of the island.

We’re Excited to Welcome You to Our Home! ❂

Uber and a few local taxi companies service our area, but availability can be sporadic and wait times typically range from 5 to 15 minutes, sometimes more. There is no public transportation in our area. We live at the top of a large hill, so walking down to the beach is easy-peasy, walking back up not so much... Having a car here is strongly recommended.

Driving:
As mentioned elsewhere, rental cars are by far the best option for getting around our area independently. That said, extra caution and periodic deep breathing is important for motorists new to the area, as the driving culture here is unusually aggressive (though not mean-spirited), and the road quality is inconsistent (read: frequent potholes, uneven pavement, drainage trenches and unmarked speed bumps). If you stay cool and take your time, other drivers will do their thing and work around you. Practicality tends to trump following rules of the road here.

Walking:
Although we are just 4 blocks to the sea as the crow flies, please bear in mind that we are at the top of a steep hill. Not so bad to walk down, not so good to walk up! Basically, if there were a Tsunami, everybody would be coming to our house. So, if you choose to walk to the beach please be mindful and take care. Outside of downtown municipal areas, development patterns in Puerto Rico are NOT pedestrian friendly. Please watch traffic lights and take care when crossing major roads, as drivers do not always yield for pedestrians. Once down by the sea, the best walking/jogging is definitely on the long beach stretches of our shoreline, which is reliably pleasant.

We will give you your space during your stay while remaining available to resolve any problems or concerns.

Lucky You, Low-Key You, Luquillo -Puerto Rico

Called the “Riviera of Puerto Rico,” and also known as "The Sun Capital" and "The City of Eternal Summer," Luquillo is a favorite local destination. Less than half an hour from SJU (San Juan International Airport) and Old San Juan, Luquillo boasts easy access to internationally acclaimed Blue Flag beaches and El Yunque National Forest (the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. Park System). Here you’ll also find world class golfing facilities at nearby 5-star resorts, some of the best surfing on the island, reefs for snorkeling, after-dark kayak excursions in bioluminescent waters, good hiking in El Yunque’s cloud forest, warm waterfalls, river rock waterslides and cool swimming holes, Carabalí Rainforest Park adventures, picturesque back roads to local chocolate farms and more. If you’re hungry, right here is Borinquen, fusion and nuevo cuisine, vegan and vegetarian fare, juice bars and fine dining, as well as great BBQ and street food.

Go horseback riding on beach and rainforest trails, or supervised pony rides for the tots, jet-skiing, air-boarding, sail-boarding, parasailing, paramotoring, mountain biking, kayaking, zip-lines, ATVs, go-karts, and hay-rides. All in our area! Fhew!!

The celebrated Luquillo Kiosks at the bottom of our hill boast 50+ Borinquen restaurants, souvenir shops, and bars with their own seaside scene… and nightlife. The nearby Luquillo town center (just 2.9 miles / ~5 mins away) has a charming square that comes to life after church service, when local kids bring out all manner of bikes, scooters, and skates to enjoy the cool evenings. Live BorinquenJazz music at the C-Note is to be found half a block from the square as well as lively nightlife at the Boardrider's Cafe and other local pubs.

In addition to local shops, and bakeries, we’re minutes from major U.S.-chain grocery, drug stores and fast food. There’s even a nearby outlet mall with a sick arcade, bumper cars, indoor and outdoor go-karts, movie theater, 3-story climbing structure, modern bowling alley, playland for the tots complete with ball pits, and numerous virtual reality simulator rides, not to mention food court, sushi, coffee and old people expectalbes. What’s more, we’re just a 20 min drive to the ferry terminal servicing the smaller islands of Vieques and Culebra.

Then after all that you can come back and sink into the comforts of our newly renovated, fully outfitted ocean view unit and recharge!

Uber services our area, and wait times for service are typically 5-25 minutes. The best way to get around independently is car rental.

1. Nightly occupancy must not exceed the agreed upon number of guests in you booking. No unexpected guests.

2. Our neighborhood is zoned "rural" and our neighbors have dogs, horses and chickens, some in the back even have cows, goats and donkeys. We provide complementary ear plugs and white noise machines for light sleepers, but light sleepers should keep in mind that coqui frogs and roosters sing their songs here at night.

3. Finally, although our listing is NON-SMOKING, we provide designated areas OUTDOORS ONLY in an effort to accommodate all guests. WE DO NOT PERMIT SMOKING INDOORS.