Lovely apartment in Playa Azul #3/high floor. Great beach and recreation area view. I've been coming to PR and staying at PA (my family owned an apartment in PA1) since late 1960's. Following Hurricane Maria's devastation, the pool/rec. areas have been fully restored and I have never seen it looking so well maintained. Complex security as well as the individual buildings and rec. area security remain excellent There is 24/7 security to enter the complex and 24/7 security for each building. My husband and I felt very safe. Luquillo town remains adorable and sleepily typical of Carribean towns- nothing fancy, but with a few small, eclectic family owned establishments. There are also the nearby 'stands' close to the entrance to the public beach. Try them out if you want some good, authentic PR cuisine. Also, several small, simple, but good bar-b-que places close by along Rte. 3.
Regarding the apartment- very clean and and met our needs. Specifics: Bathroom: Initially we had a bit of trouble with lack of hot water, but when we notified Susana, she immediately responded and her husband, Marco came by to do an adjustment; no issues after. Walk in shower: good pressure/comfortable. Could use a couple of shelves for renters' toiletries. Kitchen: working full refrigerator; stove top; washer and dryer; microwave. Adequate to make breakfast and also lunch sandwiches. We always went out for dinner. Bedroom: very comfortable mattress; dresser in closet and out of the way; split unit ac which was very quiet Living room: Futon chair and sofa- not the most comfortable for watching TV (which we did minimally). Netflix available/log in unnecessary. DVD player available. No issues with internet service. LR split unit: quiet. Balcony: 2 comfortable chairs and table to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. Heat generated by the split units is an issue if you want to sit out in the middle of the day with the units on. Best of all, Susana and her husband, Marco are really interested in their renters having a good time. They are easily available by text/phone for any issues/questions. Also, unlike other short term rentals we have stayed, this listing's pic's are are accurately represented of what you will find. Look closely for details. Looking for a typical chain hotel resort experience,? This is not the place for you. If you want an authentic cost-effective experience to interact with the friendly PR population, then you might consider this unit.