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Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque

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Outdoor pool
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque

Ideal place for lovers of nature and privacy for your parties or just rest.


VILLA ILUSION a house with 5 acres of pure nature with room capacity for 4 people. This place includes common areas for specials memories.


It is located in a secluded, private and sheltered place with a refreshing hill, located between two worlds: 5 minutes from the hot and humid coastal plain, at the door of the El Yunque rainforest; and 15 minutes from the beaches, golf, and excursions to the bay. Cooking your own meals in the well-equipped kitchen, restaurants in the area offer your culinary delights, or you can order meals served in the villa.

Our clients love the large gardens are well cared for with a variety of tropical plants. The entrance to the private road of the sector is closed, as is its entrance road to the village. Your privacy is unmatched here.

The house is comfortable, includes full kitchen, dining room, living room with large windows, 2 bedrooms and 11/2 bathrooms and extirior shower.

Property manager

Villa Ilusion Staff

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside of the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: You need to notify authorization before arrival

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: With adults supervision in exterior areas and pool

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 182942

Property is also known as

Ilusion Into Rainforest Yunque
Villa Ilusion Into Rainforest El Yunque Villa
Villa Ilusion Into Rainforest El Yunque Rio Grande
Villa Ilusion Into Rainforest El Yunque Villa Rio Grande

About the neighborhood

Map
Rio Grande, Río Grande

What's nearby

  • El Yunque National Forest - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Carabali Rainforest Park - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Casino - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Luquillo Beach - 16 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ekelekua - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Rio Grande - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Chino - Villas de Rio Grande - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Punto Latino Río Grande - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque located?

Situated on a river, this villa is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from El Yunque National Forest. Coco Beach Golf and Country Club and Carribbean Cinemas The Outlet 66 are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Villa Ilusion into Rainforest El Yunque Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marisol G.

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

Seclusion at its best

Beautiful home tucked away in the rainforest
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V., Arlington, Texas

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

Really enjoyed our stay

If you want to experience the country side of Puerto Rico. This house is for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

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

Beautiful rainforest setting

Very friendly and responsive host. Comfortable accommodations and very private. Loved the private pool and rainforest experience. Small Appliances were dated - toaster, coffee maker, microwave- but functional. Some distance to services and beaches. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great property and location

Location and property itself is superb. Very peaceful and private. Some of the home could use some updating but overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

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

Paradise Discovered!

This is a house in a absolutely beautiful setting! The flora and fauna is absolutely delightful! The pool is a highlight-a wonderful spot to return to after a day of discoveries! We plan to return on our next visit to Puerto Rico. Thank you Margarita and Antonio!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve c., SOMERSET

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

February 2024

The place was great, we relaxed by the pool every afternoon after a day of sight seeing. After dinner we spent our time under the covered patio. It was a little hard to find, but well worth it
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

This property is good if you are not looking for a top-of-the-line rental, as with all VRBO there were good and bad aspects. The good: Home is in a beautiful location, tons of privacy and very spacious. The pool was amazing and plenty of body towels were provided. The property manager was very responsive with all questions and needs. The not so good: The beds are NOT king sized, they are queen. Half of the windows do not close, therefore rendering the air conditioner in the main bedroom useless. The broken windows also allowed bugs in, however, the frogs that also got in, ate the bugs, so not a big deal. The dishwasher leaks. The counters in the bathroom and kitchen were not thoroughly cleaned upon arrival and we had found a previous renters retainer left in the kitchen. The "bad" outweighs the good so I would rent this property again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

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

Beautiful rainforest retreat

We had an amazing stay at the property! The lot is outstanding and it’s surrounded by lush tropical nature and coqui singing all night) enough space to fit comfortably a family of 3. Outdoor shower was my favorite along with the tub! Balcony overlooking the rainforest and a decent size pool were great too! Kitchen had everything we needed) very cozy place! we definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rainforest getaway.

Beautiful property. Pool was amazing deep in the rainforest very private. Antonio and Connie were very accommodating. I wished we had more time to enjoy the place we stayed very busy on the trip. And had a great kicking off place for everything in the north east corner of the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ORLANDO D.

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

Your private forest house

Just at the edge of El Verde/Yunque area. Excellent host communication. Good green areas and a clean pool. The inside of the house provides an open kitchen/dining/family. Good balcony for sunny days. Covered terrace and BBQ area for outside cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi C., Indiana, USA

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

Peaceful paradise

We had an amazing time at this location. It was, just as described, a wonderful escape into the exterior bits of the rainforest. We felt like we got to hear and see more things staying here than when we visited El Yunque. The sounds at night were awesome. The house was open and refreshing. If you're a fan of rural living and enjoy being away from the crowds, this is the place for you. We didn't want to leave, that is for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Beautiful secluded getaway!

Great place for our family to use as a home base while we explored the east end of the island! Our boys loved the pool and yard, and the house was 10-40 minutes from everything we wanted to do - beach, snorkeling tour, El Yunque, great restaurants, old San Juan, etc! Great communication and easy check in/out. Rainforest noises did take a bit to get used to at night, kinda like indoor camping. Great spot if you want to stay out of the tourist traps and resort areas and get a bit closer to the “real” Puerto Rico.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

David S.

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

secluded

The place was amazing for getting away from it all! Totally secluded. Loved the pool and the Landscaping was amazing. So many different flowers and fruits. A bit far away from the beaches. Miles don't mean minutes. Would have liked the owners to point out some cool local spots that were minutes from the house but had to find them on our own. One we found on our last day and would have loved to explore more. I would go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maricelie R., Loxahatchee, FL

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

Rainforest Paradise

The location of this property is absolutely stunning!!!! The sounds of the coqui’s in the evenings throughout the night.. it’s a true rainforest experience. We were a little taken back by the conditions of the house. It could be cleaned out and polished up a bit even if it is difficult to update or remodel at the time. It’s not a home I would bring the whole family if you plan on staying indoors much but there is so much to experience in Puerto Rico that you probably wouldn’t be. It’s a comfortable place to sleep. There is cold a/c in the rooms and we didn’t have problems with anything while we were there. The pool is perfect! We did enjoy spending time at the pool enjoying the nature and landscaping. The hosts are great!! They were very accommodating, friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T., Louisville

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

Tranquil Paradise

This is a phenomenal property tucked into the rainforest with incredible landscaping and lush tropical flowers. The pool is a getaway from the world and the perfect spot for a refreshing dip in the morning or in the muggy afternoons. The bedrooms are nice and cool and fans throughout the living space make the temps comfortable inside the house. Thoughtful details including fresh flowers in vases, pool towels, two coffee makers and extra toiletries made for a delightful stay. We woke up every morning feeling blessed to be in paradise. And so much better than a crowded resort! Great Location!! You are about 20 minutes from Playa Fortuna (our fave) and Luquillo beaches (great food at the kioskos in Luquillo just along the highway) and an easy 45 from snorkeling trips and kayaking in Fajardo. If you book, try the FamCoop grocery nearby. We didn't have much success at Ralph's but you'll find everything you need at the FamCoop including a birthday cake for our teenager. Thank you for sharing this amazing home with visitors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel Q.

Rainforest Paradise

We stayed in Villa Illusion from December 30 to January 2 to celebrate New Year’s with a group of close friends. It was the perfect getaway! The house is situated in the El Verde sector in Río Grande, which borders the El Yunque National Rainforest and is conveniently only 45 minutes away from the San Juan metro area. The house is inside a secure gated community. There is a gate at the entrance of the community and another at the entrance of the property. This was a plus! We felt very safe and very secluded at the same time. And the best part is that all the properties within the gated community have over 5 acres so each house is very private and you basically have the feeling that you are alone in the rainforest without neighbors. The house is nestled within a cove made up of huge and beautiful trees. Really a treat for nature lovers who want to get away and rest and relax and enjoy the cooler temperatures of the mountains. The house is a rustic country house and it has everything you need! All ammenities, dinnerware, towels, pillows, quilts, air conditioners in all bedrooms, hot water, outside bbq, wifi and smart TV! Antonio and Connie, the property owners, were so nice to meet us at the property to show us around and give us personal recommendations as to where to go and what to do. After doing our groceries we never had to leave the house and really enjoyed our time relaxing and exploring the grounds in full contact with nature at Villa Illusion. We had fun! We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D.

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

Relaxing getaway

Home was perfect for the 4 of us. Home had everything we needed. (We didn’t cook or use the TV) Property is tucked away on edge of El Yunque Pool is refreshing Owners provided information we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen g.

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

Amazing Trip!!

The property was in the midst beautiful setting I've ever seen. The pool was amazing! Falling asleep to the sounds of the rainforest has me wondering how I will sleep back at home. Food. So much around from the kiosks to restaurants. Never had a bad meal close by. The owners are amazing very attentive and even bought beach chairs to use. The view from the house to the pool was amazing and we always looked forward to jumping in the pool after a long day at luquillo or playing golf at Rio Mar. Thank you all for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Tranquility in the Rainforest

What a nice, very secure place to relax and listen to the sounds of nature. Amazing pool and plants and flowers and no mosquitos. Not one but two security gates, never saw another car while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Well equipped, great view.

The house is comfortable and exceptionally well-equipped. The kitchen is made for cooking with high quality pots and pans, knives, and so on. There are loads of spices, condiments, and even some olive oil for cooking. Another nice touch: beach chairs and towels waiting for you to use. We found good restaurants not far away (check out Brisas de Mar), but also cooked for ourselves and enjoyed meals at the outdoor table. A couple of questions came up and the owner responded immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aric B.

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

Beautiful nature

I was wonderful to go to sleep every night to the sounds of the rainforest.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Haley D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Amazing location! home still needs some maintenance...

The location of this property is 10/10. WOW! We booked our stay at the house for 8 nights....Located just at the edge of El Yunque rainforest, the nature surrounding the home is absoultly magiacal. Falling asleep to the singing tree frogs at night was so peaceful. The pool area is picture perfect and a great place to hang out in the late afternoon with drinks. Check in was easy and hosts were communicative. HOWEVER, the home in the current condition as it is leaves much to be desired. It rained for several days, as it does in the rainforest, and there were some major issues with flooding inside the home. We had to end our stay a few days early because it was so damp and humid inside from all the water coming in that it was no longer comfortable to stay there. Hosts were very understanding and refunded us for the last two nights and we thank them for that. Hopefully the hosts will make the necessary repairs to the home before the next guests come to stay. If I were considering this rental i would ask the host before booking to avoid this happening as it is very likely that it will rain in the rainforest.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

veronica r.

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

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!

This property was so beautiful. It felt like our own private jungle oasis. The owner was so lovely and attentive. From the private swimming pool, to the comfortable bedrooms, to the patio and balcony. It felt like an old school puertorican hacienda which I absolutely loved!! Perfect getaway for families who really wish to get the full island experience. The beach wasn't too far either and there is a shopping center near by for all of your needs. Will definitely be coming back soon!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

taina m.

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

Beautiful experience

the hosts and home were both lovely
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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