Casita Lotus | 1 Bedroom villa with stunning views of the Caribbean Sea

SUMMARY:

Casita Lotus is a mesmerizing 1 bedroom 1.5 bathroom Spanish style villa located in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The villa has stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and “El Yunque” National Rainforest. You will be able to experience a stellar evening away from the light pollution of the city, and you are a 10-minute drive away from the bioluminescence bay; one of the world’s best-kept secrets. Casita Lotus layout and immediate proximity to the most beautiful beaches on the northeast of the island and countless local flavor restaurants make it the ideal property for couples and families looking for the perfect, relaxing Caribbean vacation.

PLEASE NOTE: Guests staying at Las Casitas do not have access to the hotel amenities.

LIVING AREAS:

Enter the villa and you are greeted with a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea and “El Yunque” National Rain Forest as you look across the dining room, living room, and balcony. The dining room comfortably sits 4 adults whereas the kitchen has a convenient open countertop with two stools, ideal for breakfast or serving meals buffet style. The living room has a flat-screen TV, a comfortable sofa, a half bathroom, and a waterfront balcony with a 4 person sitting table for informal outdoor dining and socializing while enjoying the priceless view. The entire villa has central AC as well as great cross ventilation– so you can decide between ocean breeze on cool days and comfortable AC on the hotter days. 

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

The master bedroom with a king-size bed. It has a beautiful and vintage vanity, flat-screen TV, a wooded dresser, room darkening pleated sheer and blackout curtains, and a full private bathroom with storage space, reach-in closet, fresh towels, and essentials. 

KITCHEN:

The kitchen at Casita Lotus is fully equipped for an extended stay and is ideal for those who like to socialize while preparing meals, as it is adjacent to the living room and dining room. The kitchen has granite countertops, a bar counter with 2 stools, a full-size fridge, microwave, electric smooth top stove, oven, dishwasher, and coffee maker. 

LOCATION: 

Casita Lotus is located in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. It features breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and “El Yunque” Rain Forest. You will be a drive away from beautiful beaches, national parks, natural reserves, and lots of local restaurants. There are many things to do in the surrounding areas, here are some of our favorites:

• Enjoy, soak, and unwind in the complex swimming pool.
• Chill at the beach! Seven Seas, Playa Azul, and Luquillo Beach are our favorite beaches on the northeastern coast and are a must-do if you are staying at Casita Lotus. The villa has beach chairs, towels, and coolers for a long day at the beach.  
• Go taste the new Restaurant at Las Casitas Village, Vinos & Tapas!
• Lunch or dinner at “Los Kioskos de Luquillo”. There are over 25 restaurants in the Caribbean beachfront restaurant strip. One of our favorites is “La Parrilla”.
• Explore the “El Yunque” Rainforest and National Park at Río Grande, Puerto Rico. El Yunque is an easy 30 minutes drive from the property and is the only rainforest under US Flagship.
• Experience the glowing waters at the bioluminescent bay of Fajardo during an evening kayak tour.
• Go on a horseback ride or ATV/UTV ride off the beaten path in Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park at Luquillo, Puerto Rico.
• Spend a day in Old San Juan. Casita Lotus is only a 1-hour drive away from the capital/historic city. There’s a lot of history to see and great food and drinks to enjoy.

AMENITIES:

West Indies strives to deliver top-notch service and amenities to guarantee our guests feel at home while visiting our properties. All of our properties are outfitted with freshly laundered bed linens and towels. We provide 2 bath towels per guest and 1 beach/pool towel per guest. Our properties typically include at least 2 beach chairs and an ice cooler.

West Indies provides the disposable amenities necessary to get your vacation off to a comfortable start. These amenities include 1 set of hotel size soaps and shampoos per bathroom, 3 garbage bags, 1 roll of paper towel, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 dish soap, and 1 dish sponge. We do not provide unlimited disposable amenities. It is your responsibility to review what is included in the property and stock with whatever else may be needed for the duration of your stay. 

HOUSE RULES:

• Check-in time is at 4:00 pm
• Check-out time is at 11:00 am
• NO SMOKING: Smoking is strictly prohibited. A smoking fee of $500 will be charged if violated.
• NO PETS: No pets are allowed at any time. A $300 fine will be charged if violated and you will be expelled from the property.
• All bookings are contingent on signing a short-term rental agreement that will be sent via email. It must be signed within 48 hours of booking or before entering the property, whichever happens first.
• Maximum occupancy of 2 adults/children at all times. This includes visitors. 
• Max. occupancy is strictly enforced and exceeding it may result in immediate cancellation of booking or being expelled from the property.
• Quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am, no parties or noisy activities during these hours
• Towels and linens must only be used for their intended purpose. Do not stain them with food, grease, or any other substance. Do not use towels to clean up any mess, stained towels/linens will be charged.
• Subletting not allowed
• Do not hang towels from the balcony or windows

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

The West Indies Vacation Rental staff is eager to ensure everything about your vacation is 5-stars. Once you reserve, our Vacation Planning Team will send you detailed property information, suggestions on where to eat and what to do, as well as the contact information of our Guest Services Department that will be available to assist you during your stay. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want additional suggestions and expert opinions on what to do during your vacation. We want to make your experience the best it can be!