El Pelícano Tropical-Rustic Houseboat

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A houseboat docked at a marina with a wooden deck and a covered porch.
A small, single-story boat house with a blue and yellow exterior, featuring two large windows with blinds, a small deck, and a dock extending into the water.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a wooden staircase, a refrigerator, a stove, and a table with chairs.
A covered deck with a view of a calm lake and distant hills.
A room with a bed, a window with horizontal blinds, a fan, and a view of a body of water and hills.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cabo Rojo
  • Place, La Playita
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Club Deportivo Del Oeste
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Joyuda
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aguadilla (BQN-Rafael Hernandez)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Ana's Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Attic Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Captain's Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Cabo Rojo

Located in Cabo Rojo, this houseboat is near a water park and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buye Beach and Combate Beach. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Cabo Rojo

What's nearby

  • La Playita - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Club Deportivo Del Oeste - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
  • beach near Joyuda - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Buye Beach - 19 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Playa Azul - 19 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Mayagüez (MAZ-Eugenio María de Hostos) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangia Italiano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Mesón - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Muralla China - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is El Pelícano Tropical-Rustic Houseboat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Pelícano Tropical-Rustic Houseboat?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Pelícano Tropical-Rustic Houseboat on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$1,195, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Pelícano Tropical-Rustic Houseboat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at El Pelícano Tropical-Rustic Houseboat?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at El Pelícano Tropical-Rustic Houseboat?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is El Pelícano Tropical-Rustic Houseboat located?

Situated by the ocean, this houseboat is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from La Playita and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Club Deportivo Del Oeste. Buye Beach and Isla de Ratones are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent rustic houseboat experience!

Check in was a breeze and the boat and surroundings are beautiful and mostly serene. Dont hesitate to get the fresh fish from next door at the marina! The area is very authentic to Puerto Rico, nothing fancy but thats how we like it. If your looking for all the comforts of home this may not be for you but if your looking for an authentic experience it will be perfect! The host was very reachable and took care of a couple issues we had while there promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very unique. Clean and well appointed. Great views. Beautiful breezes

If you are looking for a true getaway and be remote this works. Simple houseboats but all you need. Alejandro very responsive and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxation by the Dock

First, if you are looking for beachfront...this one isn’t for you. If you are looking for a place to relax and stare at the water, the sailboats, watch stars at night, spend time with family and friends...then you found it. The town of Puerto Real has everything you need restaurants, grocery stores, bars, friendly neighborhood. If you want beach time, you can drive to nearby Buyé, Joyuda, Playa Azul and others. For breakfast, go to the bakery 1.5 miles NW from the houseboat. The house has everything you need to relax. No luxuries, just the essentials for a great relaxed vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent place for a relaxing vacation....

Boat house in excellent conditions, very clean and equipped. Just bring your clothing and personal items and you will be fine. Very quiet area to definitely have a relaxing time. Great experience!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and cozy place

Wonderful place for a small/medium group. Enjoying the amazing view while having breakfast outside was just great. I would totally recommend it!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks!!! We are glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to having you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cabo Rojo Retreat

My wife and I usually visit the Cabo Rojo area once every summer and have stayed in different apartments/houses near several town, this time we decided to try something more relax and found this house boat option. The Pelican house is located in a fisherman village called Puerto Real which is great for us since we are seafood lovers, fresh catch served instead of imported frozen fish. The location of the house boat is also near Boqueron and Combate which are the towns with the most activities. We prefer to stay in Puerto Real since its a quiet town were you can rest at night but also is near the party towns, staying in Boqueron or Combate is sleepless nights because of the loud music and bars environment all night. We can only take so much party a night after we need to rest a little... Our favorite beach (Buye) is only 5 minutes from the house boat which was great for us, second best beach is Playa Sucia about 10 minutes away. Conclusion: we will repeat our stay next summer and will probably bring another couple or two. This house accomodates 6 people (3 couples with a room each). Rental car is a must to get to other towns and beaches unless you want to spend a lot of money in taxi not sure Uber works in this areas...
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