Casa de Playa | Large and fun beachfront family home for up to 21 guests

Summary:
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The Space:
Casa de Playa is a family beach house located in beautiful Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. The large home is directly on the beach of Cerro Gordo and within walking distance of the Cerro Gordo state park which offers miles of trails ideal for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Casa de Playa sleeps 21 guests in 8 bedrooms, and has parking for up to 7 vehicles, including a water cistern, washer and dryer, and high-speed wi-fi throughout. All bedrooms have air conditioning. Common areas have fans. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: There are security cameras on the premises. All cameras are outside of the property (entrance, terrace, and driveway). There are no cameras inside of the property.

 
LIVING AREA AND KITCHEN

Enter Casa de Playa to an open concept grand room with a large sofa, picnic style dining table, and smart TV - all with gorgeous ocean views. Alongside the grand room is the fully equipped kitchen with Corian countertops, a full-size fridge with a freezer (no ice-maker), and an additional chest freezer to accommodate food for large groups. Outside the grand room, you'll find the beachfront terrace with an additional picnic-style dining table, BBQ, and gate that opens directly to the sand. 

 
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Casa de Playa can accommodate up to 21 guests in 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The first bedroom located on the first floor has a king bed and private bathroom. The second bedroom located on the first floor has a queen bed and has a full bathroom in the hallway that also serves as the first-floor common area bathroom. The master bedroom (third bedroom) is on the second floor and has a king bed, private bathroom, and terrace overlooking the beach. The fourth bedroom has a bunk bed with two single beds. The fifth bedroom has one single bed. The sixth bedroom has two bunk beds with 4 single beds. The seventh bedroom has two bunk beds with two full beds and two single beds. The eighth bedroom has a queen bed. Bedrooms four through eight share 2 bathrooms on the second floor. 
 

LOCATION

This spacious beach house is located in Vega Alta. Well known among locals for its excellent location, and world-class beach. Vega Alta is an easy 40-minute drive from the airport and has a wide array of dining options nearby.
There are many things to do in the surrounding areas, here are our top picks:

Explore the local culinary scene with everything from local Puerto Rican food to excellent Italian and Asian options.
Road trip to the Dorado public beach. This beach is a 5-minute drive away, is almost a mile long, and has various beachfront restaurants and bars. It is great for beachcombing. 
Shop at the Barceloneta Outlets, a 30 min drive away with great shopping and dining options.
Spend a day in Old San Juan, a 30 min drive away and the oldest city in all of the US.
Hike the Cerro Gordo state park. The entire loop is 3 miles long and takes about an hour and fifteen minutes to hike. You should hike in the opposite direction to the mountain bikers and use a trail app such as alltrails.com. 


GETTING AROUND

Renting a car is a must when staying in Vega Alta. The property includes parking for up to 5 vehicles. You will need it to move around to nearby restaurants and shops as well as to explore the rest of the island. 


TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance, especially during the peak months of Hurricane Season, which are July to October. Travel insurance is inexpensive and will reimburse travelers for most expenses associated with canceling travel outside of the cancellation window; however, this will depend on what the coverage purchased covers. Make sure to review and understand the options before purchase. Disclaimer: we are not associated with any travel insurance companies.
 

AMENITIES

West Indies strives to deliver top-notch service and amenities to guarantee our guests feel at home while visiting our properties. All of our properties are outfitted with freshly laundered bed linens, towels, toiletries, and a hairdryer. We provide 2 bath towels per guest and 1 beach towel per guest. This property includes 10 beach chairs, an ice cooler, and an umbrella. 
West Indies provides the disposable amenities necessary to get your vacation off to a comfortable start. To name a few these amenities include a set of hotel size soaps and shampoos per bathroom, 3 garbage bags, 1 roll of paper towel, 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, dish soap, dish sponge, and a small amount of laundry detergent. We do not provide unlimited disposable amenities. It is your responsibility to review what is included in the property and stock with whatever else may be needed for the duration of your stay. 

 
HOUSE RULES

Check-in time is at 4:00 pm
Check-out time is at 11:00 am
NO SMOKING: Smoking is strictly prohibited. A smoking fee of $500 will be charged if violated.
NO PETS: No pets are allowed at any time. A $300 fine will be charged if violated and you will be expelled from the property.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Please keep noise levels down during these hours out of respect to the neighbors.
The host will not pay for a hotel, vacation rental, or transportation expenses incurred because of an interruption in water or electrical service.  If water or electricity is interrupted for more than 3 hours, guests have the option of canceling their reservation and requesting a refund for the nights not used. Under no circumstances will we refund consumed nights.
All bookings are contingent on signing a short-term rental agreement that will be sent via email. It must be signed within 48 hours of booking or before entering the property, whichever happens first.
Maximum occupancy of 21 adults/children at all times. This includes visitors. 
Max. occupancy is strictly enforced and exceeding it may result in immediate cancellation of booking or being expelled from the property.    
Towels and linens must only be used for their intended purpose. Do not stain them with food, grease, or any other substance. Do not use towels to clean up any mess. Stained towels/linens will be charged. 
Do not hang towels from the balcony or windows. A $100 fine may be applied if you break this rule. 
Subletting not allowed

 
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS

The West Indies Vacation Rental staff is eager to ensure everything about your vacation is 5-stars. We will share recommendations on things to do and places to eat prior to your arrival and we are available to provide suggestions for any other activities you may be interested in doing during your trip. Most importantly, you will have a dedicated Property Manager to resolve any issues that may arise during your stay. We want to make your experience the best it can be!