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Rio Mar Beach Resort - Time Magazine TOP 100 World's Greatest Places 2018

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Golf
Pool
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rio Grande
  • Luquillo Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Casino
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rio Mar Beach Resort - Time Magazine TOP 100 World's Greatest Places 2018

Newly remodeled Golf Course Villa inside Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort.

Please check out our other two properties & their Awesome Reviews! Listings: HA #4459739 & HA # 7819370

Villa Prima is a luxurious 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths at Las Brisas, an exclusive cluster with its private pool, playground, parking and security. Our guests have access to Wyndham’s 5 Restaurants, Bars, Casino and Mandara Spa. Also, 2 championship golf courses: the Ocean and River and 13 tennis courts at it corresponding fee.

The Villa is fully furnished and equipped by a team of seasoned travelers. It has a living room with 60” Google LCD TV, well equipped and stocked kitchen, balcony terrace, laundry room, WiFi, cable TV, fully A/C, 40" Smart TV in every room and more...

Rooms:
#1 El Yunque - main floor with 2 full beds (sleeps 4)

#2 Sandy Cay - upper floor with 1 queen and bunk beds (sleeps 3)

#3 Captain's Quarters - upper floor with queen and full futon (sleeps 4)

** Queen size sofa bed at the Living area (sleeps 2)**

Suitability:
• Long-term Renters Welcome
• Minimum Age Limit for Renters
• Children Welcome
• Non Smoking Only
• Pets Not Allowed
• Wheelchair Inaccessible

Many activities close by: swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, zip lining, tennis, golf and others. Also in close proximity to popular attractions like El Yunque Rainforest, a great variety of restaurants and shopping alternatives.

Sun, Beach, Relaxation... at a 5-star resort.

This villa's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Luquillo Beach. You'll find features like a water park and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 12 minutes by foot from Luquillo Beach and a 3-minute drive from Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
This villa offers its guests a water park. This villa also features a terrace and laundry facilities.

This Río Grande villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Patricia

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,725 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 162333

Rio Mar Beach Resort - Time Magazine TOP 100 World's Greatest Places 2018 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Vanessa was a great host, making sure everything was in order and answering any questions we had. She also went out of her way to be helpful when there was an island-wide power outage: she brought over coolers with ice so that the food in the fridge would not spoil. The apartment is very spacious and in excellent shape. Everything worked well and there were plenty of towels, beach towels, boogie boards and beach toys, etc. Perfect for families with young kids.Note that the apartment does not have a backup generator and you do not have access to the Wyndham Beach Club and hotel pools. The pool for the compound was a short walk away and is a small pool that our kids enjoyed (4' deep, so good for little ones).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

The villa was just as described and the property manager went above and beyond to answer our questions and provide guidance on the area, excursions, etc. We were well taken care of!This is not an issue with the villa or the owner but with the Rio Mar itself: The only issue we had is that the resort/Rio Mar itself is broken up into clusters, each with its own pool. We were with several other families that were in other clusters and our family was not allowed in those other clusters pools, even as a guest to the friends that we had staying in those clusters. It would have been one thing if there were actually other people (owners) using those pools but most times there were not. We felt some discretion could have been used by security in those situations as it became very frustrating and unwelcoming for our group. If you are traveling alone or have several villas all in one cluster, this is not an issue at all.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing property!

We lived staying in this space! Everything was exactly as advertised on the website. Our contact, Vannessa, was incredibly helpful both with check in and with answering various questions we had during our stay. She also had wonderful recommendations on where to eat and what beaches would be best on which day. We were very VERY happy with our stay and would highly recommend this property to our family and friends
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend misadventure

The rental property was beautiful and great in appearance. It had everything it listed, nothing was out of place or missing so this should have been a dream stay. One big problem was the toilets, water pressure were too low. If you use and flush toilet you couldn’t get another flush for about 45 mins to an hour. 3 bathrooms for 9 people.This should not have been a problem but it was! Very irritating , inconvenient and at times disgusting. The day of the wedding ceremony we went to beach early and felt we had plenty of time to get back & ready for 4pm service. When we returned at 1130 am and started getting ready… boom… all electricity went out. Called management to be told “there is nothing we can do to help”. “The electricity was out all over.” It got hot very quickly, no AC. Water for showers were ice cold and toilets weren’t flushing again. We were miserable and pressed for time to get ready. We were so sweaty we couldn’t apply make up, and our clothes were getting damp long B4 we could even leave the house. Manager had no Idea what happened or when electricity would be coming back on. Needless to say we were not happy with how we were feeling or looking by time we got to Hotel on the site for the Wedding. We soon learned that this was a planned electrical shut down. PLANNED!! We should have been told a head of time. This absolutely ruined the wedding day for me and my family. This was the reason we came!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

This was a great property for our family of 6. Easy access to the pool and a short 3 min drive to the beach - or you can do the 10 min walk. Unit itself was perfect with extra blankets, laundry amenities, and basic kitchen supplies. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay ever!

Villa is beautiful and immaculate. We had such a wonderful time. Vanessa was so helpful and the trip was amazing. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place in a beautiful setting

Host was fantastic and caring. Location is fantastic. Will definitely be going back there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the property. Everything was clean and she was very responsive to any questions or concerns we had! 10/10 for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and resort

We were a girl scout troop using the house for a trip planned by our teenage girls. House was clean, water pressure in the showers was good. Pool near house was great and girls loved using the resort hotel pool and beach. Size was perfect for us (11 total, 4 adults, 7 girls). Beds on the first level were full size beds (adults used) to separate from the girls. Wish they were queen size, but it worked out fine. Hosts were regularly in touch and super helpful with everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alarice R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for our large group

We had a large group of 21 family members of all ages split across this Villa and a secondary property from the same owners and they were both clean and fully stocked with plenty of room and bathrooms to be comfortable. The view of El Yunque from the balcony is amazing. Everyone was friendly in the area and the booking process was easy. Vanessa greeted us when we arrived and showed us around the property. She is very friendly and was extremely helpful working with us to plan excursions ahead of our trip so that all our time was organized and we could see a lot of the island. We would definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Comfortable and Spacious

My family enjoyed staying here very much. It was the perfect size and layout for their family and they loved the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahira S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Loved this place! Our family of 9 stayed here for a few days and we had an amazing time. The home is beautifully decorated, spacious, and clean. Located in a tranquil, gated community, with access to a community pool and beach, and very close to El Yunque rainforest. They had board games for kids to play with, pool noodles for the pool, and boogie boards for the beach. The kids enjoyed all of that. And the kitchen has everything you need to be able to cook. The host was exceptional, always attentive and responsive whenever we contacted her with a question. The day we were supposed to get there, our flight got delayed and we didnt arrive until 1am. The host still waited for us at that time to show us the way to the apartment since it can be confusing the first time driving through the resort, especially at night. We were truly thankful to her for doing that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dick N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super trip

Fun week
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Week

Beautiful property with beautiful views. You can walk to the gorgeous beach. There are several steps to get into the condo so be aware. Everything was comfortable and the owner was superb to work with. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore R., Hudson NH

Liked: Cleanliness

Great One Week Vacation

I travelled with daughter and family for a week at Rio Mar. No elaborate plans just time to relax. Vanessa's communication was excellent from a phone call the night before departure to unsolicited warning about rip currents on the weekend. The apartment was well equipped, clean and spacious. The Resort was lovely and the hotel was fun. Restaurant food and drink were very good. We visited Old San Juan for dinner and a lively night at the Sheraton Conference Center casino. A special local find was a small local restaurant across Rt. 3 on the road to El Yunque called Mi Vida Cafe, but it closes at 6pm. Another rooftop restaurant near Mi Vida Cafe called Bungalu was opened till at least 9. Richies fish restaurant has some unique dishes nd a fantastic view of the bay. The local pool was great and the beach uncrowded. One caution is that if you go off exploring in a car it is easy to get lost since there are few signs and even Google maps are not that accurate.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation with my adult children and grand daughter

Great condo, great location. 30 min to Old San Juan and 30 min to Fajardo (kayaks on the bio bay on a moonless night)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Y., URBANDALE

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

We were absolutely blown away by the level of hospitality provided by Vanessa. She truly wants all of her guests to be taken care of and enjoy their vacation. I'm not sure any VRBO host, super or otherwise, will ever live up to her. I could go on and on! You name it, she helped us with it. Cannot say enough good things about our week in Puerto Rico. Wyndham Rio Mar is HUGE and this villa is far from the main resort entrance - like you'll pass over 19 speed bumps to get there! Extremely quiet, clean, relaxing. Had one pool all to ourselves that's close to the villa, then drove a short distance (it's not far, it's just super HILLY) to another pool where we accessed the beach. Did the 3 course dinner at Palio in the hotel, which was spectacular. It's so easy to fly in to San Juan, pick up the rental car, and drive here (20-25 min depending on traffic). You are close to an amazing grocery store, restaurants, the rainforest. We did a day trip to San Juan and toured Bacardi and Old San Juan. Absolutely amazing trip, we love you Vanessa!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great location close to San Juan and lots of beaches. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms made it comfortable for our group of 6. The kitchen was a little tight for cooking and could use some attention. Otherwise a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yaimelee P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Vanessa was a great host! She greeted us in person. We had a great conversation with her and she provided us with alot of information. She was available at all times. The villa is located is a great location. We were close to many things/food options.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

We stayed here for three nights while we explored the island. We were all very comfortable and loved how close to the beach we were. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time! Loved the location of this condo! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for family

We stayed here with our family and our cousins family. Everyone had a great time, the pool was great and close access to the beach. This house had the best water pressure in the showers of any place we have ever stayed in. Kids loved the space to wind down after swimming and being in the sun all day. We had 11 people and we were all comfortable in the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose C., Flagler Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Rio Mar 2023

Beautiful apartment in Rio Mar. Patricia and Cima are excellent, excellent host. You can see their attention to detail in the apartment. It is located in Rio Mar which is not far from Old San Juan and the Luis M. Marin Intl airport. The apartment has fantastic views of the ocean and the mountains and overlooks the golf course. Lots of things to do in Rio Mar and many restaurants surround the area. The facilities included golf, tennis, a beautiful beach, 2 swimming pools, walking trails, etc. We were a party of 8 and the apartment was very, very comfortable. Thanks again Patricia and Cima for your attentiveness and response to all our questions and needs. Greatly appreciated, have a great summer and hope to meet again. Joe, Omy, Julian and Shelby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rio Mar vacation

Great place! Good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., San Juan, Puerto Rico

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

We have stayed in Rio Mar a few times and this property is top notch. The villa had everything we needed for our stay. The villa was very clean and everything we needed available. Will definitely recommend and will book once again when we return to Rio Mar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023