You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful and by the Beach - as Affordable as it Gets!
The villa has three stories. It is surrounded by the sounds of nature and has a beautiful view of a tropical garden with palm trees swayed by a refreshing ocean breeze.
For families with children the garden is particularly convenient, as the community is gated, and children can be left to wander safely.
The villa is only 3 minutes away, by foot, from the nearest beach and a 1-minute walk from the community´s shared pool. There are two more beaches: the public municipal beach (4 min. walk) and that of the Embassy Suites Hotel (6 min. walk). Each one is unique in its own way and deserving a visit.
The place is quiet and peaceful. Truly, an excellent location to relax. The area is very safe and has constant vigilance from private security guards who are always doing the rounds and helpful with questions and needs that might arise.
In the municipal beach, there are beachfront restaurants where visitors can usually enjoy tropical music concerts on the weekends.
Keywords: Villa
Property manager
Hector Cruz
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Fenced private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: non smoking only
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Basketball nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 193496
Property is also known as
Beautiful and by the Beach - as Affordable as it Gets! Villa
Beautiful and by the Beach - as Affordable as it Gets! Dorado
About the neighborhood
Dorado, Dorado
What's nearby
Dorado Del Mar - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Balneario Manuel Morales - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
Reserva Natural Playa Grande - El Paraiso - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
Costa Dorado Beach - 11 min drive - 3.8 km
Dorado Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Grappa - 12 min walk
Nolo's el Rey Del Mofongo - 5 min walk
Pizza Hut - 13 min walk
El Ladrillo - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful and by the Beach - as Affordable as it Gets! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful and by the Beach - as Affordable as it Gets!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful and by the Beach - as Affordable as it Gets!?
Check-out is at 1:00 PM.
Where is Beautiful and by the Beach - as Affordable as it Gets! located?
Located in Higuillar, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Parish of Saint Anthony of Padua and DiVine Spa. Dorado Del Mar and Balneario Manuel Morales are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Beautiful and by the Beach - as Affordable as it Gets! Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This is our second time staying at Villas de Playa and it was perfect. It’s a great size and fit everyone comfortably (4 adults and a toddler). It’s so close to the beach and has a lovely yard that our toddler enjoys exploring every morning. We would absolutely stay there again in the future. Hector is a great host and remained in communication with us throughout. Highly recommend!
Our goal was to spend time with the last living great grandparent. The location was perfect, reasonable distance to airport and to family. It was spacious enough to host a small dinner with family when their power went out.
The rooms were spacious even though we didn’t need all of them. We just enjoyed our last visit to this same location we decided to use it again.
This place never disappoints. I’ve already recommended it to friends for their future travel plans.
Property was spacious and clean. Hector always answered every question promptly. He was even called to make sure we made it in ok. Will definitely recommend it to others traveling and will definitely consider staying again.
We had a fantastic stay in Dorado. The property is exactly as described in the post. My husband and I were there with my mother and 3 year old. Everyone was very comfortable and there were so many spaces to enjoy. We were able to walk right up to the beach which was quiet and beautiful. The check-in process required a couple of steps, but everything was clearly communicated and we were able to get in pretty quickly. I highly recommend staying here, especially families!
The property is in excellent condition. It has AC units in every room and common area, (2) parking spots and the neighborhood is safe and quiet. The check-in process was straightforward and Hector (Host) was very kind, courteous, and very fast to respond to the few questions we had. It's about a 3-minute drive to the nearest beach - which is across the street from the main entrance to the complex - and getting from the apartment to the swimming pool is probably about a 15-second walk.
The area itself is quiet, safe, and centrally located. We had a grocery store that opens 24/7, a pharmacy, a gas station, many restaurants, an emergency care hospital, and a police station. Without traffic, it's about a 40-minute drive to the airport.
Overall, I had a great experience and truly enjoyed my stay at Hector's apartment, will be looking to stay here next time I travel to Puerto Rico.
Daniel F.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Gregori C., Calgary, Canada
11 March 2014
The paradox of value lives in this Village
Value certainly is the best way to describe the Villa. It is comfortable, everything works in spite of age and worn out looks, can accommodate a lot of people and has many amenities within the complex and near by.
If you are looking for a place to sleep with a large family and with everything included (A/C, microwave, stove, washer-dryer, TV and even a BBQ) look no further. If you are looking for luxury or a hint of it, this is not the place for you. Although equipped, the villa is showing its age and its utilitarian style is without any pretension of being something else.
The Good:
The villa has everything you may ask for except perhaps a large oven
Pool, beach, food, bar and other amenities at walking distance. Beach is clean and average for PR. Plenty of restaurants near by
Friendly neighbors will try their best to make your stay comfortable and show everything PR has to offer
The not so bad, not so good:
Every appliance is extremely dated except the fridge which sometimes makes you wonder if you will get electrocuted while operating
Luxury, or pretention of it is not a raison d'etre for this property. It shows "this is for rental purposes and nothing else" all over the place
Security Guards are sometimes annoying with many and often conflicting rules. i.e.: I have one guard that had the pretention that I will use the BBQ (coal) inside the house because it was not permitted to be used outside the property (fire code and smoking out of question)
Two very long stairs to reach the top floor. This property is NOT for people with motor disabilities
No A/C in all areas only in bedrooms. Auxiliary room in master bedroom also without A/C
Ceiling fan in living room not working or if working unable to change speed
Be ready to crank $30 for parking (not included)
What you want to forget or to forgive:
Some power plugs are loose and some corroded which makes a case for small kids and electricity chock fearsome adults
Large oven in the stove was condemned
Some cockroaches in the cabinets which were (by the way) nevertheless dirt
TV works but DirecTV is something that you need to pre-pay and somehow make work
Only one set of keys and one fob for the parking gate
Owner's sister was only contact in PR and she was not very interested in our status or even the property status
It was the perfect property for my wife, in-laws and I. We love to visit places and have the convenience of cooking our own meals and this was perfect. Playing dominoes on the porch in the evenings made it extra special. The beach is a very short walk and very pleasant. We'd recommend this property to any family.
Loved the pool! and the back porch was beautiful. Very comfortable space, AC worked great. Wonderful communication with Hector for any questions and issues. Glad we were able to stay here!
the Villa and the view were great. Great security, we felt save all the time. Mr. Hector Cruz is a good host, and provided us with all our needs. I will recommend his villa to whoever needs a vacation in Puerto Rico.
This location was great to us. We had everything we needed at our disposal. The owner was extremely detailed at how to enter the facility and everything required. The only negative is that we couldn’t find the gate beeper to enter the gated area, but the light post light was out and we couldn’t see it. There was also a misunderstanding with security and in one phone call, the owner took care of it right away.
The beach across the street is gorgeous! It was really nice to see all of the families enjoying the day and the kids jumping off the pier. The water was so clear and warm, the sun was so good to us! The locals/neighbors were so nice and friendly. Everything was near by, gas, pharmacy, restaurants, supermarket, etc. Old San Juan is only 25 minutes away!!
Parking, pool, beach, back/front patio area, washer, dryer, towels… I could go on and on. We are planning a return trip and this is where we will stay! Thank you for everything Hector!
Jose C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eduardo V., SAN JUAN
22 April 2019
Excellent place for a weekend vacation
Excellent place, close to beach and local restaurants.
Eduardo V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Clara T.
22 August 2015
It is a very spacious comfortable place.
The listing description is very accurate, it accommodated 3 families with plenty of room to spare. The property is a bit outdated and it was not as clean as I expected, but once I cleaned the bathrooms and the kitchen to my liking I was pleased. The owner is great at answering all your questions before booking. His sister is the POC once you arrive and she is an absolute jewel, she is incredibly helpful and very customer service oriented. I would definitely recommend this property to others and will be willing to book it in the future. I would have given them 5 stars except for the fact that the key issue is very annoying. There is only one set of keys and one control for the gates, we had 3 rental cars and one of us was always inconvenience having to let the other ones in. The good thing is that since the beach is so close, the walk to let others in was not so bad. The property is within 5 minutes to supermarkets and places to eat. Katrina's and D' Angelos restaurants have awesome seafood. Service at D Angelos is way better than Katrina's. Every thing is close by, we spent one day in El Yunque, another day we took the ferry from Catano and went to old San Juan to name a few. I want to thank the owners for allowing us to use their property we had a terrific time!!!
Clara T.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
18 June 2014
A place to relax
My wife and I came here to relax. We had the beach only 3 minutes away walking.
This is the perfect location to have a romantic get away or bring the family. With enough space for everyone's to sleep and with quiet neighbors you will feel at peace.
The area is very secure and gated.
You are only 30 minutes from San Juan and all the wonderful things it has. Going to other areas of the island is easy to with a great highway system that is very close to the house.
I recommend this location to anyone going to Puerto Rico.
Price is excellent too.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Tatiana O.
14 April 2014
The Perfect Vacation Villa!
Recommended for both friends and families looking for a great vacation. Everything you can ask for in a vacation home, spacious and comfty. The owner's were very friendly and very helpful which defintely makes your vacation less stressful. The pool and beach are both at walking distance and very clean. Once exiting the community the super market, fast food restaurants and walgreens are around the corner.If your looking for a luxury home than this is not a place for you but if your looking to relax be comfortable, and feel at home, look no further!
Tatiana O.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Rafael R.
2 April 2014
Dorado Villa just right!
We just arrived from our vacation in Puerto Rico and we had a wondeful time. We chose this villa for it's location, size and price. The owner, Hector, is very nice and easy to work with. The villa was comfortable for the three families that shared it and had all what is needed for a week long vacation or longer. It is in a gated community so you will need a fob to open the gate. This you will receive from the owner's sister once to arrive on the island. After the initial gate, the villa itself is in another gated area that needs the same fob to open. It only a 2-3 minute walk to the beach and the pool is close also. The decor is simple but inviting and all the rooms were clean and comfortable. It is located in Dorado and is convenient to many interesting locations. San Juan is only about 30 minutes away which made it easy for us to get to the beach in Carolina and Pinones which is right down the street. Route 22 is nearby so you can go East or West with ease in case you wanted to visit Cueva Ventana, Cueva del Indio and the Observatory which are all near Arecibo, The beautiful beaches of Manati are also easy to get to. On the main road that takes you the entrance to the villas and to the Embassy Suites you'll find things we are used to in the states: Burger King, McDonolads, Payless, Starbucks, CVS, Walgreens and other stores in case you needed to purchase something. The only one regret that I have is that I could not stay longer.
Rafael R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
1 August 2013
Sitio plasentero
Recomiendo el lugar para el disfrute familiar sin importar la edad. Lugar seguro y tranquilo. Con piscina y playa, casino y lugares de jugar billar. Disfrutamos los cuatro dias de estadia. Los dueños son super.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
28 July 2013
Perfect Family Vacation Beach Villa...
Excellent place for family vacation. Very close to a
great pool and beach(walking distance). Quiet and pleasant. Suited for all
Ages. Shooping Malls & Theaters around the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
6 March 2013
Very Relaxing and spacious place!
Loved this place. It had more than enough space to accommodate my family comfortably. Each bedroom is accurately pictured but the master bedroom is HUGE! I didn't think it would be that big (Which, of course, is a good thing.) and let me just say, the pictures are accurate but the place is much more beautiful and spacious in person. It was well kept when we arrived and everything we needed was close by. There are two malls right outside of the property (15 min walk) with a 24 hour supermarket, Walgreens, CVS, discount stores and restaurants (I recommend Martin's BBQ where the Walgreens is. Very good Spanish food.) The pool was amazing and super close by. The Beach is a short drive away. You can walk there too in minutes. I went to the Municipal beach where there was a bar with some good food and drinks. The water was amazing and warm. My family and I did a lot of walking on the property and this place is totally safe, with guards on constant patrol. They were very nice and helpful with questions we asked. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone. It was excellent. If you decide to rent this place, You will not be let down! Hector was great in handling any questions and concerns we had and Ivette was very helpful with our arrival. Thanks so much for making our first family vacation a very memorable one!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2012
Angel Valentin
Me and my family had a great stay at the villa, we had accest to the beach,pool, shopping. I recommended it to anyone, I will definetaly stay there again