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Your Home Away From Home! Penthouse With A Marvelous View Of The Beach!

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A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a window with a view, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, tennis courts, and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a white countertop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 6 guests, this condo features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Adventure seekers enjoy hiking, biking, and scuba diving nearby. Golf enthusiasts can find courses in the area. Explore Azul Beach and La Pared Beach for additional activities.

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Azul Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Luquillo, Luquillo
  • Place, Azul Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Pared Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Luquillo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Your Home Away From Home! Penthouse With A Marvelous View Of The Beach!

Welcome to Playa Azul 3 our home away from home! This modestly decorated ocean view penthouse is located steps to Luquillo Beach on a 24 hour gated community. Ocean views are seen from every window! Supermarket across the street for your convenience. Facility amenities include pool , tennis court (currently closed), paddle court, basketball court & community room which holds Sunday services if interested. No monthly renters. We have WiFi at this location. We require 48 hours in between guest for proper cleaning and disinfecting. Come to the Caribbean and enjoy!

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are on the 22nd. No Unsupervised children.
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Events

No events allowed
Those listed on the permission can use the condo.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Absolutely no pets allowed, not even for a visit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fines of $500 or more depending on smoke damage.
#1. Respect the home/property/neighbors
#2. Respect the house rules e.g. NO SMOKING
#3. Keys must be returned within 7 days

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 193204
Property # 4066350
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: Those listed on the permission can use the condo.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Luquillo

Located in Mata de Plátano, a neighbourhood in Luquillo, this condo is in the mountains and on the beach. Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Luquillo Beach and El Yunque National Forest. Centro de Arte y Cultura de Luquillo and Carabali Rainforest Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Luquillo, Luquillo

What's nearby

  • Azul Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Centro de Arte y Cultura de Luquillo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Pared Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Luquillo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Balneario La Monseratte - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kioskos De Luquillo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Simple Food - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Roca Taina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Rincon Del Sabor - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Therapy & Brunch - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Home Away From Home! Penthouse With A Marvelous View Of The Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Your Home Away From Home! Penthouse With A Marvelous View Of The Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your Home Away From Home! Penthouse With A Marvelous View Of The Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home! Penthouse With A Marvelous View Of The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Your Home Away From Home! Penthouse With A Marvelous View Of The Beach!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Your Home Away From Home! Penthouse With A Marvelous View Of The Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mata de Plátano condo building is steps from Azul Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Luquillo Beach. La Pared Beach and Balneario La Monseratte are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Miriam, was so responsive and helpful. The condo has unbelievable views, is comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. Having the beach and pool right there was great, and having Luquillo beach so close by was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was absolutely wonderful and so informative of fun ideas and educating us on the area. The accommodations were clean, well kept up, and were perfect for our family of 4. My kids enjoyed the sports equipment and boogie board. We all enjoyed the beach chairs and the wonderful beach. The only tricky thing is we discovered that the washing machine was not working when we tried to do our clothes.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an amazing place to stay

Very spacious! Very clean! Great views all amenities, and furniture. I hope to stay on my next vacation
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Senior Trip Puerto Rico

We had a wonderful stay! Our view was gorgeous and our hosts Miriam and her husband were the most helpful with everything from recommendations on restaurants to excursions-the nicest people!!!If we go back to Puerto Rico would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you. Thank you so much. Hope to see you again real soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Beautiful penthouse and location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and very comfortable

This place was fabulous! The host was super helpful and responsive. Right on the beach with a great view and the beach feels like your private beach in paradise!! We absolutely loved our stay!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
I’m so glad you loved our home. Please know you are always welcomed. Many blessings to you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place but the building is in major disrepair.

Great view and nice condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location with great amenities

The condo was perfect for our family of 6. The kitchen is well stocked and across the street from a grocery store. My kids really enjoyed the pool, tennis courts, and basketball courts. And the location -- 5 minutes from Luquillo Beach, 15 to El Yunque, and easy access to the highway. Plus, you can't beat the view of the beach from the patio!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
It was a pleasure hosting your family. Thank you, please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view and great stay.

Miriam was a fantastic host. The place was clean and the view is pretty epic. Tons of restaurants, entertainment, and supermarkets nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2021
Thank you! It was our pleasure having you and your beautiful family stay at our “home away from home”. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of heaven

A tiny slice of heaven right on the beach. Perfect location for our family holiday. The pool, basketball and tennis courts we my kids favorite. I loved drinking coffee watching the sun rise. Will definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week!

Property was clean and as advertised. Owner was easy to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very reasonable price. The common areas of the building have not really recovered/ been repaired from Hurricane Maria in 2017. The broken door handle to the main entrance of the unit is not secure, and I recommend just using the same key for the deadbolt.Also, we were informed that the washing machine in the unit is broken and would not be replaced while we staying there (March 2026) and luckily we were able to plan accordingly with extra outfits - hopefully this will be fixed soon for future guests. The beach itself is gorgeous and had maybe only 1 friendly vendor per day coming up to you trying to make a sale. We had a wonderful stay and hopefully repairs can be made to make this place perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Himmlisch!

We had a great time with the ocean so close by and the views from the penthouse - incredible! It was very clean and nicely decorated. We‘ll definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

I love this side of the island. Luquillo Beach is my favorite and this was central to other hot tourists sites like El Yunque, Old San Juan and more. The host was very easy to get a hold of, helpful and responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Thank you Sheilla. I hope you do come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wicked Awesome

This was a perfect location to all the activities and more that we had planned for our vacation. The actual space was perfect for cooking in and eating out...all the amenities of home, clean and tidy. Miriam was incredibly kind, responsive and informative.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2023
Mi casa es su casa. My home is your home. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again we’ll be waiting for you. Many blessings to you and yours this Holiday Season.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, roomy apartment completely updated

Beautifully renovated, roomy, clean apartment just steps from the beach. Everything was perfect. The views from the flat are spectacular. When you are not on the beach, enjoy finding swimming holes in El Yunque. We highly recommend this apartment and Luquillo for your vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Nancy. So glad to read you explored the rain forest. I love it there. Thank you for mentioning our remodel home. We worked really hard to make it just right. More improvements in late 2019. Come and see us again. All the best, The Otero Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent communication

Miriam was so easy to work with! When the power went out in PR she was very communicative and thoughtful. Her condo is in a great location if you’re planning to explore. 10 minutes to El Yunque, 45 minutes into Old San Juan. Lots of great restaurants down the street and 15 mins from Ceiba ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Escape

We had a lovely relaxing vacation from winter at the beautiful Playa Azul!l penthouse apartment! The accommodation had everything we needed to enjoy all the amenities and views of Playa Azul. We got plenty of exercise on our daily walks along the beautiful beaches of Luquillo. Host were quick to respond and to assist with all our needs. I look forward to another winter break!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you. I’m so glad you enjoyed our home. We look forward to seeing you again. All the best, The Otero family
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location

You can't beat this location for all the good things Puerto Rico has to offer. We enyoyed the beaches, rain forest and a day trip to Culebra. Two days were spent exploring Old San Juan's history and cuisine. This penthouse condo is not fancy, but has plenty of space and all the conveniences, except wifi. We particularly liked the balcony view from the of the ocean in one direction and the rain forest in the other. We'd choose this condo again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We hope to see you again Paula K! Yes, we are a diamond in the rough, but we have all you need to make your stay comfortable. Thank you for your comments. We are priced accurately and loved sharing our home with you. All the best, The Otero Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful trip and our host was very attentive and helped us find places to enjoy locally. We lost power hours before leaving and the host immediately tried to assist when we determined the flashlight on premises was faulty. Fortunately the power came back on quickly and we were worried for naught. I would recommend this property. It’s not overly fancy but it is a great spot, safe, clean and near to all the attractions. One thing to make sure to note, there is only AC in the bedrooms, and it can get warm in the living room/kitchen, but the fans help to circulate the air some of you leave the bedroom doors open.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really is a home away from home

The place was so close to the beach and pool both accessible until 7 pm from a private gate. The apartment was so warm and welcoming. The sunrise and sunset were a thing of beauty right from your balcony. Every town was pretty accessible from we were. The amount of beauty and nature that surround you daily is truly amazing. My host was wonderful, great communication. Hopefully do this again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thank you Jessica. Please come and visit our "home away from home" again. We will be here waiting for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

This condo was a perfect location for us. We stayed two weeks and didn't have a car. Everything we wanted was within walking distance: grocery, drug store, American fast food, and Puerto Rican restaurants. Every day we spent time at the beach...sand and palm trees. We ate on the balcony and watched the waves. The condo is well stocked with beach gear. Miriam was the perfect host, although we didn't need anything! We certainly hope to return. Thank you, Miriam!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Great views but would not recommend.

Pictures do not portray the apartment appropriately. Building and apartment definitely need maintenance and updates.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
We are happy to announce that both air conditioners have been replaced and upgraded as of 3/27/23. It's most unfortunate you were not happy with our place. Our modest apartment is just that...modest. Bathrooms and Kitchen are true to the pictures and are upgraded. I pray where every you go that you are happy with the choices you make. Take care, and God bless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to stay on Playa Azul Beach

This was a PERFECT place to stay in Luquillo. We had our entire family stay in this 2 bedroom apartment and the 3 bedroom apartment next door. This apartment has been beautifully updated with modern bathrooms and a clean, cool kitchen. The view of the ocean is amazing, the living/dining room is roomy. The beds were very comfortable. The entire apartment was immaculate. We highly recommend visiting El Yunique and finding the incredible swimming holes, as well as floating on the most perfect ocean waves in world. Only 40 minutes from the airport, Playa Azul's beach is virtually empty of people- giving you a quiet, peaceful experience. We highly recommend this apartment for your stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
So happy you and your family enjoyed your stay at our "home away from home". More improvement to come in late 2019! Hope to see you all again. All the best, Luis & Miriam Otero
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Condo at Playa Azul III in Luquillo

I just got back from staying at this beautiful condo in Luquillo owned by Mrs. Otero, and words don't do justice to this place. It is awesome, I am already thinking of rebooking. Its the perfect just like home, everything is close by in regards to food, supermarket, walgreens, walmart. The condo was very spacious and we are a family of 4 with one guest, Miriam made sure everything was provided. I had no issues, everyone was friendly and everything is close. The beach is only a couple of feet away as well as the pool and it is nice and quiet. The view from the Penthouse is magnificent. Great Stay. Thank you Miriam for sharing your beautiful condo with us and we hope we can come visit and stay another time. Mrs. M. Alvarado
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Mrs. Alvarado, Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you and your family back real soon! Best wishes, The Otero Family

About the host

Hosted by Miriam Otero

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Married for over 35 years. Born and raised in New York. We purchased our second home to be closer to family and to learn more of our heritage. We love to travel and enjoy experiencing new cultures.

Why they chose this property

This location is ideal! It's steps to the beach, 24 hour security, It is 5 minutes from the great food at the Kiosks, 15 minutes from the rain forest (El Yunque), and 20 minutes from Fajardo where you can enjoy fine dining and shopping, 40 minutes form Old San Juan with its historical sights and plenty of wine, dine and shopping. Also, near to Kayaking, jet skiing, zip lining and horseback riding.

What makes this property unique

What makes this place special is the fantastic view and sounds of the ocean. Night or day it provides you with a peaceful environment that can melt your stress away. Just sit on the balcony and your breath will be taken by the excellent water views.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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