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Beach
Property entrance
Right side of the property
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Playa de Marchiquita, Manati, Puerto Rico
  • Playa Mar Chiquita
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • La Poza de Las Mujeres
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Balneario Puerto Nuevo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Arecibo (ARE-Antonio Juarbe Pol)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

TV room with queen size sofa bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!

Villa Ilusion 2

Mar Chiquita beach has been declared one of the natural reserves in Puerto Rico!

Our property has the best view in the area and is a 3-5 minute walk and 1 minute driving to the public beach (Mar Chiquita). This beach is considered a Nature Reserve in Puerto Rico. There are only 12 other nature reserve areas in Puerto Rico. In the vicinity, there are three other beaches really nice too! (La Poza de las Mujeres, La Esperanza beach and Los Tubos beach).

From the beach property, you have a spectacular 180 degrees ocean view from the outside terrace! You can enjoy the ocean breeze, moon, and stars in the sky from the outside deck!

The house has an indoor living and dining area, a family room with smart TV, cable connection, and free wifi internet access. It has a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, electric stove/oven, toaster, coffee maker, etc.

The first bedroom is the master room, with a queen-size bed and a private bathroom. The second room has 1 bunk bed (twin/double) and an additional twin bed in the same room. The third bedroom has a queen-size bed. The bathroom is located between bedrooms 2 and 3. All rooms have ceiling fans and air conditioning, as well as a dresser and double closets. The family/TV room has a queen-size sofa bed, air conditioner, and ceiling fan which can be used as a fourth bedroom.

There are a covered ocean front terrace, an outside deck, and a BBQ grill area in the garden of the property. In addition to air conditioners in bedrooms, the house has ceiling fans and operable windows with screens.

Amenities: tabletop games, linens, towels, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, dishes.

There is an outside garden area for smokers since there is a no smoking policy inside the house.

The grocery store and bakery is within walking distance of the house. One minute by car! In this bakery, you can eat breakfast, lunch, or take away food.

Minimum stay - 3 nights

Property manager

Ita Espinosa
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
1 pack & play, stroller, high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
Parties are not permitted
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No illegal drugs or heavy drinking Conserve energy at all times

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
Note from host: Parties are not permitted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manati

Located in Manati, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Carribbean Cinemas Barceloneta and San Juan Artisan Distillers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dorado Beach and Cano Tiburones Nature Reserve. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Playa de Marchiquita, Manati, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

  • Playa Mar Chiquita - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Las Palmas - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • La Poza de Las Mujeres - 11 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Puerto Rico Premium Outlets - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Balneario Puerto Nuevo - 15 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fu Hou Sushi Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view! located?

This family-friendly Manati holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Playa Mar Chiquita and Playa Los Tubos. Playa Las Palmas is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

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

Breathtaking beach house

Beautiful beach house with breathtaking ocean views of Mar Chiquita beach. The house is very clean, relaxing, big and comfortable. Perfect location with spacious porch facing the ocean. The host is amazing, literally just a phone call away. There is a food market, and a bakery close by. anrestaurant closerestaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie L., Corydon

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

Annual PR trip

The house and the views were beautiful! The outside seating is ideal to enjoy the breeze and sunshine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl V., AZ

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

Relaxing

Great location. Beautiful views. Clean, comfortable & close to Mar Chiquita cove. Host responded quickly to any concerns. Would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Amazing stay!

We had an absolutely perfect time! The place is prettier, bigger and more welcoming than pictures show! The view is breath taking. Super close gorgeous beaches, great food and the prefect house.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meri P.

Very charming with incredible views.

We were impressed with cleanliness of the house, the incredible views, and closeness to Marchiquita. This house is one of the best in the area for unforgettable vacation. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Great stay.

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. The owners were wonderful, the house was well stocked and comfortable and the view was gorgeous. Two beaches are within a 2 minute walk and the amenities of town are a 5-10 minute drive. Our family of four - including 2 teenaged boys - enjoyed it thoroughly.

10/10 Excellent

natasha a.

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

Return visit

Pleasant return visit to Villa Ilusion. Clean and cozy and wonderful location. Will return again. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meri P.

Beautiful ocean views, very clean and comfortable

Five and more stars!!! We stay at this place every year. The views are indeed spectacular, and the house is very clean. It is located next to the Marchiquita beach, which is ideal for the families, especially with young children. The owners are very nice! A great place for a nice vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Wonderful Ocean side beach house

We had a great time relaxing at this house. The owners made it easy to check in and out and provided great information about local restaurants and activities. The owners were also very responsive when we had questions about the house. The house is within walking distance of the beach and we were able to explore much of the north coast from the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

david w.

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

This home is better than advertised.

This home has the perfect location for someone that wants to see the whole island or just plant themselves on the beach. We travelled around a bit and had a great time. Lots to see and do in Puerto Rico. A beautiful beach is a 5 minute walk and so is a grocery store with a great bakery. Overall great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

angie m.

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

Hope to stay here again!!

Jorge and Maria met us at the airport and guided us to the rental. They were so awesome to give us a quick run-down of everything. The house is beautiful and has amazing views. We slept comfy, and are happy with the stay. There is a little grocery store near-by, which is convenient! Loved this place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Still meets my expectation!

Had another wonderful time time. Everything is very clean and the owners are very accommodating and helpful. Our second time here and hopefully not our last!

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn L.

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

Amazing ! Relaxing ! What a view!!

My family enjoyed our time here , the views of the ocean , sunset to the left and sunrise to the right is just perfect . The communication was on spot . Mar chiquita just down the road . the sound of the waves were very relaxing . Base in my FB pictures I had share this place with several friends .I will stay there again . Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James D.

This Was Such A Great Place!

Everything was just as they explained in the listing and the Owners were very friendly and catered to us. We didn't have any problems, it really felt like home with great furnishings and the house was spotless. I recommend staying at this property and I personally intend returning as a repeat Customer. Thanks for everything.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joel W., Brooklyn

an AMAZING place and wonderful people

We stayed in this wonderful home It all started with the greeting by the nice and warm couple when we landed from New York we most say we where in quite a lot of places thank god for his blessings This place is awesome!!! 1) the location is right above the ocean and purely gorgeous l! 2) the house hase a huge deck right above the ocean 3) these people are warm and very friendly 4)the negberhud is very peaceful 5)it is near some beautiful beaches and parks Will continue writing..,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Beautiful home overlooking the ocean. Choice of beaches within walking distance.

Wonderful place to spend your vacation. Property owner meet us at the airport and then accompanied us to pick up our rental car. Property owner escorted us to the vacation home and went through the home to show us how everything worked and made sure we didn't have any questions. The property owner even left us snacks gave us directions to several local places of interest. Wonderful experience
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Great location and super experience

We are a family of four and loved this location. It was away from the hub bub, but very safe. The view is spectacular - loved waking up every morning to the sunrise and birds singing with the waves crashing below. Home is clean and well stocked in every way. Maria and Jorge were very helpful - had the pleasure of meeting Lydia who became our Abuela during our stay. Beach down the street is stunning...didn't need to go anywhere else. We loved it and hated to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo O.

Great experience! Highly recommended!

I must begin to say that Mr. and Mrs. Charneco (property owners) are very detail oriented and awesome hosts. The house is beautiful, spacious, comfortable and clean. From the terrace there is a beautiful scenery of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The house is located in a very quiet and safe area which is great for families with children. They have plenty of space for the kids to run around and have fun. My grandchildren had lots of fun and we did too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anders D.

Perfect getaway location with all necessities nearby

Jorge and Maria did not fail to live up to the standards of previous reviewers. The house was perfect for the two of us to just lounge and watch the ocean (fantastic location and the waves were impressive against the rocks). Definitely can not swim in this area due to the strong waves and rocky formations but that also keeps people away. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had the quiet, relaxing vacation we were expecting. Thanks Jorge and Maria!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

About as close to paradise as you can get.

If you are looking for the perfect beach getaway, then this is it. It's the perfect blend of secluded and yet convenient. The house and amenities were top notch with one of the most amazing ocean views you'll ever see. With a virtually private beach a stones throw away and access to the local quaint town of Manati only a 15 drive away, the location couldn't have been better. We went with some friends and did day trips to Old San Juan and Aricebo (the dish from Contact), each less than hour from the front porch. The owners were great to work with and gave us tons of inside info on places to eat and visit. It was a steal at twice the price.

10/10 Excellent

tim s.

Awesome property.

We loved our stay. A nice cozy home set above the ocean. Surf sounds, great views and wonderful hosts. Maria and Jorge took us from our rental car pick up to the home. Clean, breezy and relaxing. All we could want. A nice grocery store close by for all our needs. We were close to San Juan - about a 40 minute drive where we spent New Years Eve watching the fireworks. The nearby beach - Mar Chiquita, was a great spot to watch the waves roll in. A short walk or an even shorter drive. Thanks Maria and Jorge. Hope to see you again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

All that was listed and then some

We have stayed at a few VRBO homes and have been happy, this home topped them all. The house was extremely clean, and stocked with all the extras a person could ask for. You can tell a home where the owners are close enough to make sure their investment is maintained. The outdoor deck was where we lived half covered for the nights with rain and the uncovered portion great for sunning. The great beach is a 4 minute walk or 1 minute in the car, the local eateries were great and the entire stay was fabulous, we look forward to visiting again. Andy and Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Beautiful location!

Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita was a wonderful place to stay for my wife, a Boricua from Bayamon, and several adult kids--all of us traveled from Texas and Ohio to be together. The location overlooking the ocean near Playa Mar Chiquita is splendid and peaceful--especially the second floor patio. The house was spotlessly clean, large, and very comfortable with excellent AC and Wifi. The kitchen was well stocked and all three bedrooms were well provisioned including bath and beach towels. There is private parking for three vehicles and the home is only 1 minute from the beach and 2 minutes from a small grocery store by car. The beach was an 8 minute walk. The town of Manati is an easy 10 minute drive, including to the cinema, multiple restaurants, and shopping. The airport and Old San Juan are an easy 45 minute drive. The owner was rapidly responsive to all questions and inquiries via text and email. Overall, this was a great place to stay and we'd love to return. I highly recommend it and am grateful for such a perfect vacation with family in a great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Million Dollar View

My husband and I arrived in San Juan on the 11th and was met by the lovely owners at the car rental. We followed them to the house which was a 45 minute drive. As we came over the last hill toward the house we were met with this incredible ocean view. Upon entering the home I was struck with its cleanliness and appropriate beach decor. They gave us the tour and showed us important details along with a gift basket of Puerto Rican snacks. My husband's family lives in PR and so we went to pick up his mother, who was 20 minutes away, and brought her back to stay with us. Every morning I got up first and fixed my coffee and sat on the patio watching the ocean, seeing hummingbirds, and enjoying the breeze. The stay was absolutely perfect and I would highly recommend this property and the precious couple who owns it.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V., Golden Valley, Minnesota, USA

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay very much! The house has a breathtaking view of the ocean which we thoroughly enjoyed! We loved spending time on the patio enjoying the view and watching the waves. Even when it rains, there's plenty of sheltered room on the patio to enjoy the outdoors. The owners are wonderful and responsive to every request, and Lydia was also amazing - helpful and very friendly. There is a fully stocked kitchen and there's a grocery store very close by. The bed was comfortable and we slept very well. We didn't really need the air conditioning most of the time but used it at night for sleeping. The air conditioning units were very quiet. The beach is also very close (easy walk or drive), but not as calm as we expected. All in all, it was a great vacation. Ours was partially a "working vacation" - a time to step away from the day-to-day to work on our businesses away from the hubbub, so the internet access was greatly appreciated also.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ita Espinosa

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IBM retiree and semi-retired university professor born in San Juan, PR. Lived 12 years in the US, where we worked and attended graduate school.

Why they chose this property

The first time we came to the Mar Chiquita beach area we fell in love with the spectacular 180 degrees ocean view and we decided immediately to buy the lot and build the beach house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on a 50 ft cliff oceanfront with a 3-5 minute walk or 1 minute car ride to the public beach. There are other nice beaches in the vicinity too. We had visited other beach areas on the island but found them too crowded for us.

The house is very homey! You will feel this is your 'Home Away from Home!'

What makes this property unique

Spectacular 180-degree views of the ocean. Walking distance (3-5 minute walk or 1-minute car ride) to the public beach. House has a fenced yard, making it safe for children.

It is 7-10 minutes away from town by car, where you find restaurants, fast food places, pharmacies, shopping, and food stores. There is also a Casino in town, in case you are interested!

House has an equipped stainless steel kitchen; amenities such as table games, etc. Plenty of sitting space in the indoor terrace and outside deck, suitable for relaxation, while enjoying the spectacular 180 degrees Atlantic Ocean view during daytime or moon and stars in the sky by night!

Play & Pack, stroller, car and booster seats for small children, as well as toys, are available.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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