What an amazing stay!

Valerie K. ()
Review submitted: May 2, 2013   Date of arrival: April 20, 2013

WOW. This was our first visit to not only Rincon, but to Puerto Rico as well. We immediately fell in love with the laid back and very humble feel of Rincon and its people.

Robyn and her husband went above and beyond when it came to making us feel prepared prior to the trip (driving directions, etc.) to even checking in on us the day we arrived to make sure we felt at home.

The property manager at Suite 8, Josue, was an amazing gentleman who directed us in the dark when we got lost our first night in over the phone, and replaced the propane tank on the grill in less than 24 hours once we discovered it was out. He was very accommodating, and we appreciated that very much!

The beach was incredibly close, and the Suite has everything you'll need when it comes to having a relaxing day on the warm sand. Chairs, an umbrella, beach towels, goggles and even a cooler for drinks!

The only drawback for us was the roosters and the barking dogs. We had been warned ahead of time, so we knew to expect it. There were earplugs available in both bedrooms, and it did help suppress the noise a bit. But when you're not used to either, it can be a bit overwhelming at times, especially if you have young children.

Overall, we were very pleased with Suite 8! It was very clean, comfortable and well stocked. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again, and will recommend this amazing destination to our friends as well.

While in Rincon, you must do the Batey Ziplining tour which is about an hour and a half away. Worth the drive! Also, be sure to visit Ship Wrecked at the marina in Rincon and Lucky 13 which is a short walk away from Suite 8. Both had amazing drinks and food.

Rincon is by the far, the most beautiful beach town I have ever visited. I can't wait to get back. Our family misses it already. Somehow, Rincon just captures your heart. That's what we loved about it.

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Wonderful time!

Nickie H. ()
Review submitted: April 5, 2013   Date of arrival: March 18, 2013

The home was so fantastic!! Myself, my fiance (we actually became engaged while in Puerto RIco!!), our 10 month old and my parents rented this wonderful home for a week long stay and it couldn't have been more perfect!! I loved that it was steps, literally, steps from the beach! The dipping pool was perfection and I enjoyed lounging my time in there with a great book. This was our first vacation with out little one and having a pack N play there was an absolute life saver!! As well as the baby gate! I was so anxious about travelling with her but the amenities at the rental made our lives so much easier! I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to spend time in Puerto Rico! My fiance enjoyed the hot tub on the roof immensely!! I would love to return another time - thank you Robyn for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Nickie

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What a Wonderful Vacation for All!

Evelyn S. ()
Review submitted: March 11, 2013   Date of arrival: February 22, 2013

We just returned from our family/friend vacation in Rincon! A great time was had by all. We stayed in this lovely and immaculately clean townhouse in the heart of Rincon. We walked to the beach in about 3 minutes (or less) and walked the neighborhood to a local store in about 5 minutes. Giving that we have two boys, ages 9 and 11, we were excited for the beach toys, bikes, dipping pool, and cable. There was never a comment like "I'm bored!". We stayed in the large second bedroom which contains two queen size beds and TWO closets. Additionally, there is a closet outside the bedroom which contains every possible item that one could have forgotten. We were supplied with bath and beach towels as well. Our friends who have adult children stayed in the Master Bedroom. We never felt like we were on-top of each other, and adults enjoyed the rooftop terrace and hot tub at night.
We met the owner of an inn down the street and he showed us around to local restaurants, bakeries, and areas of interest! The kids especially loved Mr. Nelson. Two of our favorite restaurants were two local restaurants that catered to both kids and adults with games and friendly staff. One of our favorite memories of the trip is the total inclusion of children in all activities. Kids are welcome in all restaurants and bars, with games and activities available to them as well. Our older son and my husband were able to perform karioke at an outside bar.
During the day, if we were not at our mostly private beach down the road, we went to local shops, farmer's market, caves, snorkeling, Cabo Rojo, Arecibo Observatory, and other close by activities. The locals were embracing and kept us well-fed.
We are looking forward to return to Taino Divers for some scuba lessons and possibly some surfing lessons.
You can't go wrong with the accommodations, the location of the accommodations, and the people.

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Everything we needed and more

Ian G. ()
Review submitted: February 26, 2013   Date of arrival: February 16, 2013

Suite 8 is by far the nicest vacation rental I have rented in Puerto Rico. Everything was as described and the pictures simply don't do it justice. The place is very clean, well laid out and has space to accommodate numerous people, comfortably. It's about a 10 minute drive to great surf and 5 minutes to good snorkeling. If you need a quick jump in the ocean, just walk a block down and there you are.

There are plenty of places to eat nearby but if you like to cook, there are several eating areas, excellent stovetop/microwave and fantastic grill on the rooftop. 2 excellent grocery stores are also close enough that you can get to them worry free.

Robyn was great doing business with. If you are interested in staying in Rincon then look no further, you wont get any better than this!

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Pleasant Moments in Rincon...

Ken C. ()
Review submitted: February 4, 2013   Date of arrival: January 26, 2013

My wife and I,along with another couple, had a wonderful stay at Suite 8 in Rincon, P.R. The property description and the listed amenities on the Homeaway website were accurate. The internet WiFi was good for those guests who can't resist the temptation to surf the web and/or check work email, etc. The bedrooms and all areas of the house were clean and well-maintained. The proximity to the beach was another plus - I counted 30-35 long strides from Suite 8 and you've arrived at a quiet, clean beach from where you can watch the legendary Rincon sunset over the ocean. The property manager, Josue, was a gentleman and provided helpful information about the surrounding area. I highly recommend El Rincon Tropical Restaurant (Mofongo con camarones and/or pedazos de cerdo!) and El Tamboo Tavern (food/live music/salsa/roof deck lounge)I have already recommended Suite 8 to my work colleagues and members of my family.

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3rd Time is the charm.

Christopher L. (Cape Cod, Massachusetts)
Review submitted: January 12, 2013   Date of arrival: December 20, 2012

This is the 3rd year we have spent the Holidays at this property and I have to say it really feels like our home away from home. Not only is is always super clean and comfortable for my partner, parents and myself but it remains well maintained and stocked with everything we need to make our 2 week stay a total pleasure. The townhouse set up means that we can all find our own space and that is important when mixing generations over a long period of time. The roof deck and its 3rd bathroom make for a private sunny sanctuary with a great shower, hot water and our favorite place to have a cocktail after sunset: The Jacuzzi!

The Townhouse is an end unit which is nice because it means that there is a grassy area and an entry gate on the ist floor which is easy access after the beach. A quick dip in the plunge pool is a great way to cool off if you're doing some rooftop tanning (Privately) ;-). The cupboards are well stocked with all of the cooking utensils that you could possibly need to cook. There is no large oven so if you were thinking of a big Lasagna you're out of luck but there is a great toaster oven, large cooktop and big microwave that makes cooking easy. The grill on the 3rd floor is also a good place to get your BBQ on but we don't grill much because we love to hit the local restaurants, and there are plenty to choose from. Edwards Grocery store at the end of the road is an easy walk and they are very "Gringo" friendly with just about everything you could possibly need, including Booze, Beer and Wine.

There are more than enough towels, beach chairs and linens to accommodate several guests and the washer and dryer are quiet and efficient so pack light, past bathing suits, shorts, t-shirts and flip flops you're over dressed in most local hot spots.

The beach is literally steps away and since all PR beaches are public, you can respectfully plop a chair down anywhere the mood strikes you. There are shady palms to shield those who need it and very sunny stretches of sandy heaven that make you thankful that a place like Rincon exists.

I think it's been said before but, if you've never been to Rincon, you are on your way to a real town where real people live, not a self-contained resort property. There is local flavor which includes neighborhood dogs, chickens and roosters. We find this charming and we like the atmosphere it embodies so it's cool, but new visitors should be aware.

Once you've experienced sunset here, you'll be hooked.

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Excellent vacation!

Corina C. ()
Review submitted: November 20, 2012   Date of arrival: October 29, 2012

This was our first vacation in Rincon, Puerto Rico and we enjoyed it very much. The house is really nice, everything just as described - fresh, clean, tasteful, comfortable, beautiful dipping pool outside. The house was very good equipped with everything you need for a perfect and relaxing stay. We felt like home. You cannot go wrong staying in this place. The owners are very professional and caring to see that you have everything.
The beach is about a one-minute walk away.
A good place for people to stay when they want to feel comfortable and relaxed.
We had a wonderful time.
Thanks to Robyn and Andy!

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Second Time Around

John S. ()
Review submitted: November 20, 2012   Date of arrival: November 4, 2012

This is our second time around coming to Suite 8 and we loved it even more.
We were very fortunate to have wonderful weather and we had a very relaxing vacation.

The place is a full blown house with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, grill, patio, jacuzzi, dipping pool and cable TV. They also have all the beach "utensils" including snorkeling gear and - very important - a beer cooler.

The owners have a very nice book with suggestions of things that you can do while in Rincon including restaurants, snorkeling and places to see.

It is 2 minutes from the private beach and 10 minute walk from the nearest grocery store.

Robyn and Andy are by far the most gracious people and are there to respond any of your questions should you have any.

This is by far the most relaxing vacation we have ever had and I strongly recommend it to anybody.

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A Perfect Honeymoon!

Jennifer B. ()
Review submitted: November 20, 2012   Date of arrival: August 18, 2012

We couldn't have asked for a quieter, more romantic honeymoon! We loved Suite 8 and can't wait to go back. We would highly recommend it to couples and families!

We rented a car (in advance) from Charlie's and easily found Suite 8 from Aguadilla Airport. Our first day we didn't leave the Townhouse. First of all, we were exhausted from our red eye and secondly we could easily relax at the townhouse. We really enjoyed the dipping pool (especially with a rum drink in hand) and roof top jacuzzi. The ocean is less than a block away! If you are wanting to stay in, is a large flat screen tv, dvd player, internet, & ipod speakers. There is so much space, it is hardly a townhouse. Everything is spotless and organized. Also the owners are very thoughtful and accommodating. Leave your beach towels, hairdryer, etc. behind. It's all right there. There are even shampoo/conditioner, first aid kit, sunscreen samples in case you forget anything!

On our more active days we ventured out a few miles down the road to Steps Beach. You can bring goggles, noodle, sand toys, etc. from the townhouse to the beach. We shared the beach with other couples and families. It is in a protective cove with spectacular coral and tropical fish. Grab a noodle and goggles and float for hours in awe! Don't pack a lunch, because the food cart had delicious empanadas. They will even cut open a coconut and serve it to you with a straw and ice!

On our last day we hired a surf guide from Mariola Surf School to take us out. My husband had surfed before but I had not. I was really intimidated and nervous, but Robert was awesome! He gave me all the confidence to catch several waves! Such a positive experience!

If there's anything we love to do, it's experiencing different types of food and restaurants. Rincon offers a plethora of eats! If you prefer to stay in, Suite 8 has a fully equipped kitchen with anything you would need to make a meal. The owners included a binder full of information on restaurants (and activities) they recommend. The restaurants we loved were The Horned Dorset, Tamboo, Ode to the Elephants, Tropical, The Lazy Parrot! Also we highly recommend visiting a fruit stand. For $2 you can get a lot of local, fresh fruit!

Overall, Suite 8 is a lovely place to stay and the owners are accommodating and helpful. They and their property manager can be reached at any time if there is a problem. I would highly recommend this spacious townhouse to anyone

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Perfect!

Eliannette S. ()
Review submitted: September 12, 2012   Date of arrival: August 31, 2012

Suite 8 was simply perfect! It was just what we where looking for. The dipping pool was perfect o coolig off, the beach just steps away and the jacuzzi was great for relaxing! The suite has EVERYTHING that you need to feel right at home and the owners where very attentive and eager that we had a wonderful stay! We will surely be coming back! :)

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Fabulous and Fun

Angela P. (Burlington, Vermont)
Review submitted: August 3, 2012   Date of arrival: July 24, 2012

My first trip to the Caribbean and Puerto Rico was everything I imagined and more. Robyn (the proprietor with her husband, Andy) was my host me so I had the added advantage of an almost-native tour guide. The condo is beautiful with a pristine and tasteful interior, delicious outdoor dipping pool, and a rooftop terrace for breakfasting or watching the sunset. This is not your homogenous resort, it’s a real place where people live and work. Modern townhouses and inns are juxtaposed with street vendors and restaurants selling authentic Puerto Rican food. Local Pancho Villa’s Grill was friendly and fun and the bar at Sandy Beach was spectacular. I loved hearing roosters crowing, seeing emerald-green butterflies fluttering by, lizards flitting in the grass, pelicans fishing offshore. The beaches were beautiful. My favorite was Steps Beach, a marine preserve with crystal-clear water and multicolored fish. I went snorkeling for the first time in my life and loved it. We spent hours playing in the big waves at Sandy Beach and walking on the sand at the lovely beach across the street from the condo.

Fresh mangoes for breakfast, passion fruit mojitos and spectacular sunsets in the company of my good friend Robyn – Jimmy Buffet would have felt right at home.

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Relaxing vacation

Edwin R. ()
Review submitted: July 23, 2012   Date of arrival: July 11, 2012

Overall we had a wonderful time in Rincon and I give our stay a 4.75 star. The only drawback was the beach. Anyway, it was fun to return to our island (my wife and I are Puerto Ricans). Matter of fact, my wife is from nearby Aguadilla. Here goes my review:
* Property: a 5 star. Well equipped with modern appliances; three powerful AC units in the living room and both bedrooms; just as described in the listing.
* Cleanliness: 5 star. Well maintained.
* Amenities: 5 star. as described in the listing. Two bicycles in the garage although one had a seat missing (just being picky since that's an easy fix). Everything you need for the beach is provided, i.e., at least 4 beach chairs, beach towels, toys for kids, etc.
* Beach: 4.0 star. Less than 60 seconds walking distance. The beach is not crowded and clean. The drawback is the rocky floor under the beautiful, clean water. You have to be careful not scrapping your feet. Something that I was not good at. If sunbathing is your thing, then this beach is for you. However, there are better beaches (no rocky floor) less than 5 miles away.

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A Taste of Local Puerto Rico

Bruce T. ()
Review submitted: June 3, 2012   Date of arrival: April 22, 2012

My wife and I stayed at Unit 8 for a week and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The condo is in great condition with full amenities and the dipping pool came in handy on those hot afternoons. The beach is a short block away through a quiet neighborhood path and onto the sand. There were very few people on the beach when we were there, making it great for the late afternoon snooze. Each morning we cycled to the gym for an 8 AM aerobics class and on the way back picked up "road mangoes" from the trees for part of our breakfast. The rest of the fruit we got at roadside markets -fresh guava, bananas, and avacados. While there are beachside bars and restaurants near the condo, we tried the local places in Rincon and the surounding area. The various mofongos were great and the fried sweet plantain kept us coming back -one of the reasons we did not cook at the condo -even though it had a great kitchen. We really enjoyed Tamboo bar, especially the Baralito rum punch!
There were roosters calling each morning from the surrounding houses -something strange for us city dwellers who would nornally hear sirens and car alarms. I guess it was a good sign we were in the real Puerto Rico. Friendly neighbors and dogs -another
good sign. We are planning our return to PR next year!

We would definitely stay again. Thanks to Robyn and Andy!

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Fantastic and Authentic!

Matthew C. ()
Review submitted: May 20, 2012   Date of arrival: April 30, 2012

My wife and our 2 friends stayed at Unit 8 a couple weeks ago and had a wonderful time! First of all, the condo was beautiful and situated in a very calm and authentic Puerto Rican neighborhood. The kitchen was clean and inviting, and the grill on the rooftop deck was brand new and fully utilized during the week. Every morning we awoke to the call of zealous roosters and loved peering into our neighbors yards to watch their dogs, hens and even horses romp around! The beach was only a block away, and very quiet and serene. We spent many wonderful mornings and nights there, wading in the ocean and drinking under the palms. If we didn't feel like making the small trek to the beach, we cooled ourselves in the backyard dipping pool or warmed ourselves in the rooftop jacuzzi. And for the nights that we didn't feel like cooking, we found fun beach-side restaurants to enjoy fantastic mofongo dishes and fresh fish. It couldn't have been a better vacation. Great friends, a beautiful locale, and a first-rate place to stay! Thanks Robyn and Andy!

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Beautiful but we won't be back!

Matthew T. ()
Review submitted: April 20, 2012   Date of arrival: April 12, 2012

Let me start by saying this review has nothing to do with the owners of the townhouse. Robyn and Andy were very nice to talk to and were truly sincere about our MANY issues.
GOOD:
Nice owners
Nice, clean townhouse
Well-equipped kitchen
Hot tub
Close to beach
Beach gear-cooler, chairs, towels
GOOD AND BAD:
Dipping pool- cloudy, cleared up but didn't looked vacuumed
Wi-fi- doesn't work upstairs
Good restaurants- not close
BAD:
Poor property manager- never showed up to show how things work
No A/C 2nd bedroom
Water not hot enough, not enough hot water- 2 quick showers
RELENTLESS DOGS, DOGS, DOGS!
No tv in bedroom to drown out relentless dogs
No grill- called prop. manager Sat.- told me he didn't live in rincon, would call someone and get back to me, DID NOT! Plumber came Mon. 3pm, helped him myself... Needs to be replaced
Lost power 7 hours 2 straight days, no rain, just windy
We were very disappointed about the power. We were told by people who live there all year that outages are common. Many houses had generators. So should this one, especially if you're renting it as a vacation home.
We were also disappointed about the grill. We bought food thinking we would grill it, but had to fry our chicken and pork chops, and broil our steaks in the toaster oven... Again disappointed! Josue did not seem to care and actually made me feel as if I was bothering him on a Saturday, when really this should have been taken care of before I got there.
Also, my flip-flops were stolen from the backyard our last night. Had this happened earlier in the week, we probably would have left. The neighborhood is FAR from desirable, as stated on the website. It's downright scary, especially when the power is out and the only lights are the police patrols checking for looters... My girlfriend was on the verge of tears!
Robyn and Andy were very apologetic about our issues and were surprised that Josue wasn't more helpful. I found him to be very unprofessional. From not showing up to show us around to brushing our grill problem aside. He didn't even know who was cleaning the townhouse or have her number. I had to give her my phone to talk to him when he finally called me back after 4 calls.
The good news for future guests is that the owners were going down there the day after we left, so I'm sure they will take care of most of the issues we had, minus the generator. We've asked for reimbursement for a night, based on our many issues. I hope they agree!

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Wonderful find!

Ronnie Ann H. (New York, New York)
Review submitted: April 11, 2012   Date of arrival: March 8, 2012

If you are looking for a place in Rincon on a good swimming beach, this is definitely a great choice. The unit is a two minute walk to the beach and most of the houses for rent that are right on the beach are much more expensive. Suite 8 has everything you will need, is very clean, well-kept and nicely furnished. I do think the elderly should know that the unit is on three floors and the whole place is tiled.

The owners couldn't be more helpful and lovely and the manager of the place was terrific and sent a plumber over immediately when there was a problem. He is really there to help with any problems that may arise.

I was worried about the internet connection because it was an 18 day working vacation for me. It worked like a charm--as good as my connection in NYC! And our cell phones had terrific connection worked better than they do in NY, and we do not have G3 or G4, we have really simple, old phones. Go figure!

You will love Rincon and will have a marvelous time exploring all the beaches in the area, driving through the beautiful hills, but most of all, walking and enjoying the beach outside your door and swimming in the wonderful warm ocean water.

For new travelers to Rincon, you should know that there is hardly a beach in the area (we found only one small part of Corsega beach south of Stella) that is stone and reef free and that is a pretty popular beach.

For serious foodies, I don't think anywhere outside of San Juan is going to live up to your culinary standards. The food markets are far from great, no fresh fish!, as are the restaurants. We thought we found two really good restaurants but they were great one night and pretty awful another night.

HAVE FUN!!!

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An outstanding rental that felt like home

Pat (Ulster Park. NY, USA)
Review submitted: April 9, 2012   Date of arrival: March 31, 2012

Suite 8 in Rincon is the perfect home away from home. It had everything we needed, with plenty of extras! The pool and hot tub were favorite spots for us and our two 13 year-olds, and the close proximity to the beautiful beach made this a win win. The house is furnished nicely, with top notch linens and a completely furnished kitchen which we took advantage of when we weren't eating out. We absolutely loved our week here!

Recommended for: families with teenagers

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Great house in Rincon

Anne G. (Ardmore, PA)
Review submitted: March 15, 2011   Date of arrival: March 5, 2011

This townhouse was perfect; everything just as described--new, fresh, clean, tasteful, comfortable. Really enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. Edwards market, right at the end of the street, has everything-great supermarket. Loved the local restaurants and beach bars, all described in the owners' helpful binder. Best sunsets every night right from the beach at the end of the street. Word of warning: the neighborhood roosters and dogs are noisy at all hours, but we got used to it. Part of the whole vibrant atmosphere. Loved watching the pelicans fish all day long. Don't miss out on a snorkel trip with Katerina or Taino: saw lots of coral and fish. Thanks, Andy & Robyn!

Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway

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Great Getaway!!!

NSS (Florida)
Review submitted: September 28, 2010   Date of arrival: September 7, 2010

Three weeks after our stay and we're still enjoying the memories. The villa is all that is described. Well built, nice decoration, very well prepared. You literally only need your personal needs because this villa has it all!!!
It was like being at home with all the commodities.
We would (will) go back in a heartbeat.
Thanks to the owners. A great job well done!

Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Best Vacation Ever!

Stine4 (Washington DC)
Review submitted: April 21, 2010   Date of arrival: March 27, 2009

Puerto Rico is beautiful on its own but when you add in this stunning townhouse your vacation is absolute golden! The house is full of many ammenities -- hot tub on roof, wading pool in backyard and a/c throughout! We enjoyed the sunset on the rooftop terrace while our dinner was cooking on the outdoor grill... divine! The management team was always available to us when we had questions and the ease of checking in/out was smooth and seamless! I highly recommend this rental, although hopefully you won't snag it next year when I return!!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Perfect Vacation!

E.R.H. (Burlington, VT)
Review submitted: February 27, 2010   Date of arrival: August 2, 2009

I spent 10 days with my family in August, 2009. It was spacious, immaculate, gorgeous, and really well put together. There were 5 of us: my parents and my two sisters (ages 19, 21, and 22). There was plenty of space. Everything we needed was available to us, and the beach is so close. The dipping pool was was really great. The terrace was a great, private place to catch some rays. The owners responded to our every request. If you like nightlife, there are some really fun places you can walk right down the beach to. I would recommend Suite 8 and I would absolutely go back myself!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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RIncon Neighborhood

buck w (Pennsylvania)
Review submitted: June 29, 2009   Date of arrival: April 4, 2009

If you like staying in a tourist area, then this house isn't for you. But if you want to reside in a typical Rincon neighborhood, then this is the place. Plus it is very close to the beach-1 minute walk. The beach was uncrowded the whole April week we were there. The house is an end unit of 8 townhouses so you get a side yard. The dipping pool is not for laps fbut or a relaxing cool down after a day in the sun. It is only a few minutes drive to a nice coffee shop, supemarket, restaurants and downtown, The owners were pleasant to deal with and the house was clean, had beach chairs, cable tv, and internet.

The one big problem was that when it rained (two nights) the house leaked through a poorly caulked bedroom wall. This was in April so I would hope and assume the owners have had the issue addressed.

I would definitely visit Rincon and again and would certainly consider staying here again assuming the leak was fixed.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Relaxing and Fun

Travel Afficionado (Boston, MA, USA)
Review submitted: June 23, 2009   Date of arrival: June 6, 2009

My husband, two-year-old son, and my mother spent a week at this property in June. We had a wonderful time. The property is brand new and super comfortable with a lot of great amenities. The dipping pool, open downstairs
area (living room/kitchen/dining room), or the roof deck (with a grill) are great places to hang out together as a group while the very comfortable and sizable bedrooms
provide privacy when needed. The beach is about a one-minute walk away and is great for both swimming and snorkeling. The palm trees provide natural shade for those who want to hide from the heat during the day. Our son loved the sand on the beach and the warm water and he would have spent the entire time in the dipping pool if we'd let him. The Rincon area is ideal for people who want to relax and enjoy fun and low key vacations. There are plenty of places to eat or to go out for drinks but it does not feel overcrowded and hectic as some beach destinations can get. We would highly recommend it.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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A Great Place to Get Away To!

LI J (Long Island, NY)
Review submitted: December 19, 2008   Date of arrival: December 5, 2008

I spent a terrific long week-end here and would have loved to extend my stay. The townhouse is brand new and modern, yet has a warm homey feel due to its well-appointed decor and amenities. The beach is steps away - a great place to take a dip, watch the wildlife and relax. There are plenty of things to do within walking distance and even more a short drive away, including surfing and snorkeling. Local eateries offer delicious Caribbean fare and the shops offer unique merchandise at reasonable prices. Best of all. the Rincon area is a fabulous place to relax and enjoy life at a moderate pace. The weather is usually warm and sunny; the few clouds that occasionally roll through don't last too long. It's a great vacation experience!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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