If you're looking for a modern, luxury apartment, the "Pink House" may not be for you. But if your focus is on finding a waterfront place that offers a beautiful view of the sunset, the sound of crashing waves, a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood, and a nearly private beach, Pools Beach should be your choice.
We spent one week in March in the lower unit--Surf Watcher. Although the apartment has a living room with TV, dining area, well-equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator and ice maker, and a separate bedroom, we spent most of our time on the spacious balcony. The apartment is clean, offers two bathrooms, and has multiple ceiling fans; we never even needed to use the air conditioner in the bedroom because of the cooling ocean breezes.
Although there were renters in the upper-level unit, noise was never an issue; we never even heard footsteps overhead.
There are 3 or 4 restaurants within walking distance. The grocery store and multiple other restaurants are only 2-3 miles away, and the entrance to the popular Sandy Beach is a one-minute walk down the street.
James, Cynthia, and Laly made the whole rental process easy. They provided us with all the information we needed, including the driving directions from the San Juan Airport. We had no issues during our stay, but had there been any, help was only a phone call away.
We will definitely stay at Pools Beach when we return to Rincon.