We, of course, found this rental through Homeaway. This was our first time booking with Homeaway. Things went smoothly. The Villa is in good central location, clean, secure, good appliances, nice deck, comfortable living room and convenient bath on main floor. The bedrooms are good-size and comfortable and the laundry facilities nice to have. It had everything we needed. Anna, the owner, was kind and attentive to our needs. She gave us good, helpful advice.
We loved the beach and soft sand. There were very few people and chairs were available. Postcard Perfect! There was a big pool next to the beach with loungers, chairs and tables, showers and bathrooms. It's walkable but we preferred driving. We enjoyed the smaller pool, a minutes walk from the villa, that had the same amenities.
We were about forty minutes from San Juan, out of the busy city but close enough to stores, restaurants, activities, attractions, etc. We enjoyed the small town of Palmer which is right across Hwy 3. There are a couple of cute shops, post office, bakery and some favorite places to eat: Lluvia, Antonjitos (try the french toast)and Mi Vida. Don Pepes was good, too. Other favorite eateries were the Brass Cactus and the kiosks in Luquillo. For take-out, try the barbecue at El Verde. We had some meals after purchasing food at the grocery stores; Econfood, Amigos, Ralph's(best), Walmart. All were within ten minutes driving time.
For a great view, go to Richie's and if your lucky Mark will help you out. You are also close enough to go to El Yunque Rainforest, Luquillo, or Fajardo(where you get the ferry to Vieques and Culebra or spend time sailing and snorkeling with Erin Go Bragh).
We had a wonderful time. Great vacation!