8/10 Good
Keith S.
25 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Backyard Oasis in Arecibo
Overall, we had a nice stay in this house and appreciated the stunning back patio and access to the beach. There are a few things we would note:1) There is no generator at the house. We were there for a large island-wide power outage. We were able to save our food because we had bought a few sleeves of ice and there's a deep freezer in the kitchen. Luckily, the power came back within 24 hours.2) Laundry is on site for a fee but was out of order for our visit. Ask for extra towels if laundry isn't functional. Air drying takes a long time.3) After heavy rain one night, the master bedroom had a small flood. We think the leak was from a joint between the wall and the floor. The owner couldn't find the source of the issue. Unfortunately, we had a lot of things on the floor that got wet and clothing that had to be line dried. I would advise that travelers keep anything important off the floor.4) The house is on a busy road and not sound-proof. On weeknights it's pretty quiet, but you'll hear a lot of loud cars on the weekend.5) The back door is not sealed properly and generally doesn't latch unless locked. If lights are left on inside, you can get a lot of bugs coming in when it rains. Keep the lights on outside and lights off inside when it rains. Hope this helps future travelers! I would recommend that the owner also add a binder of info such as wifi password, things to do in the area, etc. Cave tubing with Aventureo PR was a highlight of our trip.
Keith S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025