Santa Ines Del Mar | Tropical Beach House | Private Beach Access | Gorgeous Pool

SUMMARY:

Santa Inés Del Mar is the perfect tropical escape! A very spacious and comfortable beach house located in one of the best private beach communities in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The villa is a short walk to Breñas beach which has a sandy shore that is protected from swell, beautiful snorkeling, and palm trees for shade. Santa Inés Del Mar has four bedrooms, three bathrooms that comfortably sleeps and entertains up to 8 guests.

Important rule on maximum occupancy: Per community rules, tenants are not allowed to bring additional guests to the property or the community. Only registered guests in the rental contract will be allowed on-premise. The maximum occupancy of 8 guests is strictly enforced by community security. 

COVID REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS:

1) COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINATION: State government law requires us to have all guests submit via email proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR molecular COVID-19 test result 72 hours before check-in. 

2) POOL & COMMON AREAS: Many common areas in communities around the island are limiting capacity. This includes pools, tennis courts, and children parks and is an evolving phenomenon. Please reach out to us prior to booking if you would like to know the status of common areas. 

3) MASKS: Masks are required in many common areas and establishments. Please travel with a hefty supply of masks.

4) CLEANING PROCEDURES: We have updated our cleaning procedures to include industry best practices in response to COVID-19. We are using disinfectant cleaning products on all surfaces and are programming a 24 hour gap between check-outs and check-ins. Our cleaning staff wears PPE during the entire cleaning and disinfecting process. 

LIVING AREAS:

Once you enter Santa Inés Del Mar you are greeted with a beautiful cozy living area. Being open concept layout it connects to the dining room, kitchen area, living room, and two separate terraces. The dining room comfortably sits 6 adults and the living room and terrace easily accommodate 10+ adults as well. Sit back on your terrace and gaze out to the tropical garden while enjoying the relaxing breeze. Make the most of outdoor living with the alfresco dining area which includes a BBQ.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

The master bedroom has 1 king bed, its own private bathroom and best of all two private balconies. The 2nd bedroom has a beautiful full-size antique pillar bed. The 3rd bedroom has two twin beds and a nearby full bathroom. The Lower level bedroom has a king-size bed with its own personal flat screen tv and an adjacent full bathroom.

KITCHEN:

Santa Inés Del Mar has a very comfortable kitchen with a walk around the island with a stovetop and oven. The kitchen has all the necessary utensils and tableware for an extended stay. The formal dining table comfortably seats up to 6 adults.

LOCATION:

This spacious beach house is located within the private Dorado Reef community. This is one of the best private beach communities in Puerto Rico. Well known among locals for its beautiful grounds, excellent location, and world-class beach. The community has private beach access, an incredible oceanfront pool with large Gazebo, expertly manicured grounds throughout, and two private tennis courts. Dorado is an easy 40-minute drive from the airport and has a wide array of dining options nearby.

There are many things to do in the surrounding areas, here are our top picks:

• Explore the local culinary scene with everything from local Puerto Rican food to excellent Italian and Asian options.
• Road trip to the Cerro Gordo or Dorado public beaches. Both of these are sandy and very long, great for early beachcombing or for a change of scenery
• Shop at the Barceloneta Outlets, a 30 min drive away with great shopping and dining options.
• Spend a day in Old San Juan, a 30 min drive away and the oldest city in all of the US.

GETTING AROUND:

Renting a car is a must when staying in Dorado. The property includes parking for up to 2 vehicles. You will need it to move around to nearby restaurants, shops, and beaches as well as to explore the rest of the island. 

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, 2 rolls of paper towel, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 dish soap, 1 dish sponge, and a small amount of laundry detergent. 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.
• Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Please keep noise levels down during these hours out of respect to the neighbors.
• The host will not pay for a hotel, vacation rental, or transportation expenses incurred because of an interruption in water or electrical service.  If water or electricity is interrupted for more than 3 hours, guests have the option of canceling their reservation and requesting a refund for the nights not used. Under no circumstances will we refund consumed nights.
• 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 8 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.    
• 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. 
• Do not hang towels from the balcony or windows. A $100 fine may be applied if you break this rule. 
• Subletting not allowed

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

The West Indies Vacation Rental staff is eager to ensure everything about your vacation is 5-star. 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 your Guest Services manager 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!