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Beach retreat w/ private pool & Caribbean views - newly remodeled in 2024

Wake up to fresh coffee scents and indulge in slow dinners with breathtaking ocean views from your own private patios.

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach retreat w/ private pool & Caribbean views - newly remodeled in 2024

Welcome to Casa Ballena! Newly Renovated Two-Story Beach House in Puerto Rico Overlooking the Caribbean with Private Pool

Enjoy a relaxing stay at this newly renovated, two-story beach house, offering beautiful views of the Caribbean. Located in a quiet area, this property provides a comfortable and convenient space for your beach getaway.

Key Features:
• 4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms: The house has four fully air-conditioned bedrooms with blackout curtains and individual closets. It has three bathrooms, each equipped with a rainfall shower and toiletries. Linens and towels are provided.

• Private Pool: A private pool is available for your enjoyment, with views of the sea and a peaceful atmosphere.

• Upstairs Kitchen & Lower Kitchenette: The main kitchen is located upstairs, fully equipped for preparing meals, while a lower kitchenette offers a smaller space for preparing poolside snacks.

• Amenities: The house comes with essentials including blow dryers, beach towels, and toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash).

This beach house offers a peaceful, comfortable space for your stay in Puerto Rico, with easy access to nearby attractions and activities. We look forward to hosting you.

Nearby Activities:

• Kayaking, Snorkeling & Nearby Beaches: Kayaking, snorkeling, and beach activities are available at multiple nearby beaches within a 5-10 minute drive

• Dry Forest Hikes: Enjoy hiking in the local dry forest area.

• Bioluminescent Bay (30 min): A visit to the bioluminescent bay, about 30 minutes away, is a unique experience.

• Private Boat Tours to Gilligan's Island: Private boat tours to Gilligan's Island can be arranged for a peaceful day on a secluded beach.

• Copamarina Beach Resort: Nearby dining and beach resort within a 5-minute drive.

No parties or pets are permitted.

Keywords: Beach House CASA BALLENA

Registration: 702761 last digits

Property manager

Jesamin Akey

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 702761

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Complete Beach W/swimming Pool Overlooking Caribbean Sea
Complete Beach W/swimming Pool Overlooking Caribbean Sea Guanica
Complete Beach W/swimming Pool Overlooking Caribbean Sea Guanica
Complete Beach W/swimming Pool Overlooking Caribbean Sea Guanica
Complete Beach W/swimming Pool Overlooking Caribbean Sea

About the area

Map
Guanica

What's nearby

  • Gilligan's Island - 1 min walk
  • United Nations Biosphere Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Playa Cana Gorda - 4 min drive
  • Playa de Tamarindo - 6 min drive
  • Guanica State Forest - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Ponce (PSE-Mercedita) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Desvio - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tu Antojito Criollo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Nuevo Baden - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach retreat w/ private pool & Caribbean views - newly remodeled in 2024 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach retreat w/ private pool & Caribbean views - newly remodeled in 2024?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach retreat w/ private pool & Caribbean views - newly remodeled in 2024?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach retreat w/ private pool & Caribbean views - newly remodeled in 2024 located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gilligan's Island, Playa Cana Gorda and United Nations Biosphere Reserve. Playa Ballena and Playa de Tamarindo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Beach retreat w/ private pool & Caribbean views - newly remodeled in 2024 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family visiting from Texas and some of our locals’ stayed over to avoid the noises from NYE and have a pleasant overlooking at the sea. Casa Ballena didn’t disappoint. Starting with the quietness of the community, the gorgeous views, the lush landscape and well appointed interiors felt truly special. We did the pool daily, visited Playa Ballena, and some of the hidden beaches nearby. We ate brunch at Dolche Salao which is 20 mins away at Yauco, and had dinner at La Parguera’s restaurants, as well as at Umami at Guanica, which was delicious with great local service. This region has some of the best service we have experienced in the island. I want to share that we were there during the big blackout in PR, however we couldn’t even tell since their power generator kicked in and powered almost the entire home. The owners were highly diligent and secured the unit provided service when needed the most, and that it powered the master bedroom and living room’s AC Inverters. Overall, our family is unanimous: we are coming back to Casa Ballena.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location amazing view
Roomy and comfortable. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gaze away your days…
Stunning views… feel relaxed just from watching the sunrises, sunsets, and late night star gazing. Location is amazing and for the price, space, and sense of security… you get what you pay for. To be honest, the property is definitely outdated. Beds are uncomfortable. The master bedroom has a bed that feels like a seesaw when you or your partner decide to roll over in the middle of the night. Intimacy/privacy can be a challenge when the master bedroom door doesn’t lock and you’re traveling with your kids and parents. Although the kitchen is well equipped, the burners on the stove are finicky. There’s a leak under the kitchen sink. Linens are provided and clean but stained from visitors from a time long forgotten… mattresses cause more back pain than relaxation. Deck roof leaks when it rains so watch where you sit while watching any rain storms pass by! The property manager, Jeffrey, was absolutely amazing to work with. He is very attentive, cares about his neighborhood and the services provided. Takes excellent care of the property with the resources that he is provided with by the property owners. Yes, I would stay here again but now know to set my expectations a bit lower.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beach house just became my favorite place to stay in Puerto Rico. It is very spacious, peaceful, great view to the beach and the pool. I'm definitely coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raysa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arreglos, mantenimientos, sugerencias
Les recomiendo que en el area de la piscina tengan más alumbramiento, cuando se va el sol es muy oscuro. Dar mantenimiento a las camas o cambiarlas ya están un poco deterioradas. El internet NUNCA sirvió y el cable tampoco. La piscina estaba sucia no estaba limpio el piso. Me encanto el espacio me volveré a quedar pronto
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful house and nice view , super comfy for a nice family vacation, we love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
The property is a relax place for familias or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Maribel M., Waterbury CT

Beautiful, quite and far away from all
The place is just as the photos show. The downstairs needs a lot of updates, the appliances are a bit rusty but all the appliances work well. The AC is great and really cools off the place. The only thing is that the location is very far away from everything so make sure you bring enough food to avoid back and forth trips thru the only road to get there which is very narrow and basically driving thru dangerous cliffs. The area is very quite and it felt like being on a spiritual retreat…. Very relaxing. Overall the stay was good and the property manager is great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M., San Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Relaxing
Great Experience, Very Relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzzette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guanica South beaches the best.
Amazing view, nice spot. House was comfortable and big enough for a large group. Needs a little of upgrade. Common area big enough. All around nice place to stay and enjoy the view. Near a lot of beaches and nice house pool. Equipped with all the house appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and sea breezes
The location is stunning, Beautiful views of Gilligans island in the ocean, the homes a little dated but has all the amenities needed, Jeffery the grounds keeper is an amazing person always willing to help, so your in good hands! I highly recommend this location for your next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful water views
Amazing location, home is a little dated but very accommodating, has everything you need for a beautiful vacation, prime location and plenty of beautiful water views and amenities , the property manager Jeffery is an amazing host , care taker and boat guide , he will address your every need and go out of his way to make your vacation spectacular! Thank you Jeffery. I highly recommend this home , just bring food and toiletries and they supply the rest .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape!
This place was excellent, the owner was very helpful and friendly. The view is spectacular for evening dinners and morning coffee. Sitting by the pool with cold beverages during the day with a constant breeze just makes it that much more peaceful and enjoyable. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria F., san Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
Very pleasant stay, great place for family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brunilda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Excellent view, nice pool, enough space for everybody. . We have a great family time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and Relaxation
If you want to get away from it all...this is the place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tremendo lugar para relajarse
Nuestra estadía fue inolvidable. La casa es acogedora, tiene todo lo necesario para pasarla bien y relajarse. La piscina es tremenda para terminar el día de playa. La terraza con vista al mar es excelente para cenar y pasarla bien. El administrador de la propiedad fue excelente, muy amable y siempre pendiente por si necesitábamos algo. Ya estamos planificando la próxima estadía en Casa Ballena.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
We had a great time here, beautiful area and very relaxing. Didn't have any problem
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Gina L.

Not worth the price
Our overall stay was nice, we were not at the property most of the time. However, there are many things that need to be fixed with the property. The kitchen sink has a bowl under it because the right side leaks bad. The hall bathroom has no shower head. Due to the earthquakes, the power is not great. We lost power almost everyday, but at least there is a generator. Our stay was overall nice, the pool was great, however, for the price, the owner should take better care of the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente localizacion
Relajante
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sein A.

Buen lugar
La casa ballena tiene lo necesario para pasar unas buenas vacaciones. La piscina es excelente y la cocina tiene lo necesario para cocinar si no deseas salir de la casa. Los aires de todos los cuartos y sala funcionaban bien. Le falta cariño a la estructura. El exterior de la casa necesita pintura, la madera del balcón debe restaurarse al igual que el apartamento . La casa necesita puertas con cerraduras y limpiar los escrines . Las puertas que dan acceso a la casa no tienen cerradura y si deseas salir no hay manera de cerrar la casa. El administrador Jeffry muy amable y siempre disponible
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Neftali R., Puerto Rico

Liked: Cleanliness
buena estadía
muy buena la residencia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

caren r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelentes facilidades
La propiedad tiene todo lo necesario para pasar unos días de vacaciones, además es muy amplia y cómoda. El lugar es precioso y tiene una vista al mar espectacular. Todos los aires acondicionados y demás equipos electrodomésticos funcionaban muy bien y estaba limpia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the property!
The property exceeded our expectations. The location and view are priceless. We had a great time and will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Paulette P.

Nice location, Average stay
This property is nice for the price and location was great but the stay itself could have been much better. We stayed 5 days, 4 nights. We had 9 adults stay and it fit nicely. Definitely need a car. There is no key to the house just the gate code which was strange to us. I reached out to the property manager about this to make sure but never heard back from him. The property has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms upstairs and an apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom downs. 10 would be pushing it seeing as the apartment downstairs had a full and a bunk bed. The A/C in the living room was broken. Water started flooding down and onto the tv twice so we couldn't turn on the AC. I reached out to the property manager twice with no response. Never came to fix it. He showed up on the day of check out and told us the prior renters had broken the AC. Which means he knew the AC was damaged prior to arrival and still did nothing. Having the AC damaged was even more so difficult because that was the only AC in the kitchen area as well. We had to keep the doors open which meant bugs and flies got inside. There were ACs in all the bedrooms that worked fine. This is Puerto Rico so we knew there would be tons of bugs. We brought several bug sprays, lamps, and candles. But even with that on the porch at night wasn't enough. Prior reviews were correct - there was no soap in the house. Nor toilet paper or paper towels. There were bath towels but no pool/beach towels. The house did have cooking supplies and plates however we brought everything in case. The house is somewhat on a cliff so you can see the ocean but you're not on the ocean. No direct access to the beach. A beautiful view and also a beautiful drive up to the house. There is a stray cat on the property. It kept trying to get into the house and always near by. Very much of nuisance to some in the group others didn't mind. The pool was clean. The rooms and bathrooms were clean but outdated. As is the interior of the house. La Parguera is about 25 minutes away from the house and the grocery store is about 10-12minutes. Access to Gilligan's island was closed because of COVID while we were there. If you're looking for a place just to crash at night after a long beach day this was great for the price for multiple people. Especially if you don't mind bringing everything you need. Some of our group lives on the island so it wasn't that much of a pain to bring everything.