Villa Del Mar | Tropical Beach Retreat | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath

SUMMARY:

Villa del Mar is a spectacular three-level home that features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a spacious terrace overlooking a children’s playground.  Remodeled from top to bottom you will appreciate the clean and modern feel Villa del Mar offers. You will love the fully equipped kitchen with counter space overlooking the dining area, living room and the large terrace with views of the professionally landscaped grounds. The beach is walking distance! The Villa comfortably sleeps 6 in 3 queen beds. Villa del Mar includes AC, TV, cable, internet, beach chairs and a cooler. Villa del Mar includes one parking space.

This property is strictly for a maximum of 6 guests at any given time – this includes visitors.

IMPORTANT NOTE 1: THIS COMMUNITY REQUIRES THE GUEST TO PROVIDE A PICTURE ID, THE NAMES OF ALL THEIR GUESTS, AS WELL AS SENDING COPY OF NEGATIVE COVID-19 PCR TEST RESULT FOR ALL GUESTS. THIS MUST BE SENT TO US BY THE GUEST WITH NO LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL SO WE CAN PREPARE A DOCUMENT TO SEND TO THE ADMINISTRATION. 

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:

The Villa has a contemporary open concept layout that connects the living room, dining, kitchen, and terrace. All the living areas are on the first floor of the Villa with abundant windows so you always have views of palm trees and manicured grounds. There is a flat-screen TV with cable in the living room with comfortable seating for 6 adults. There is also seating for 4 adults in the lovely terrace. There is a half bathroom on this level.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

The master suite has 1 queen bed with ocean views and a spacious seating area, closet and flat-screen TV for entertainment. The 2nd bedroom has 1 tastefully appointed queen bed, closet and a full bathroom that is shared with the 3rd bedroom. The 3rd bedroom has another queen bed. All bedrooms have dedicated closets. Both bathrooms include complimentary organic amenities and plush resort-style towels. All the bedrooms have AC.

KITCHEN:

Villa del Mar has a practical, clean, fully stocked and comfortable kitchen. The kitchen has counter space that is ideal for serving meals buffet style. The 4-person dining table is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen so cooking and dining can become one large social event. The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge, freezer, microwave oven, stovetop, coffee maker, and toaster.

LOCATION:

Villa del Mar is located at Villas de Playa II within Dorado del Mar, a beautiful community in Dorado Puerto Rico that is well known for its gorgeous tropical grounds and beach access. Dorado del Mar is home for the Embassy Suites by Hilton. This is a safe and gated community that is great for families and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Villa del Mar is a 45-minute drive from San Juan and the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport.

Besides enjoying the beautiful villa and all amenities on offer, there are many things to do in the surrounding areas, here are some of our favorites:

• 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 long sandy beaches which are well protected from swell and are a 5-minute drive from the villa.
• Explore the Camuy Caves – a huge cave system about an hour drive away that is home to the third-longest underwater river in the world.
• Spend a day in Old San Juan, a 35 minute 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 one (1) assigned parking spot. 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, 1 roll 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.
• Any pool pass lost will carry a $100 charge (per pass).
• 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 6 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!