Manati apartment rental - Three minute walk to this beach adjacent to Mar Chiquita Beach
Three minute walk to this beach adjacent to Mar Chiquita Beach
 
Manati apartment rental - Three minute walk to this beach adjacent to Mar Chiquita Beach

Three minute walk to this beach adjacent to Mar Chiquita Beach

El Faro Ocean Front Apartment

El Faro Ocean Front Apartment

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Living Room

Living Room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Sunset at Mar Chiquita Beach

Sunset at Mar Chiquita Beach

El Faro Ocean Front Apartments

El Faro Ocean Front Apartments

Ocean view from bedroom

Ocean view from bedroom

Second bedroom with different decoration

Second bedroom with different decoration

Front bedroom with different decoration

Front bedroom with different decoration

View of the Atlantic Ocean from the property

View of the Atlantic Ocean from the property

Photos and Description of the Manati vacation apartment rental
Apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fully equiped kitchen, sleeps 6

El Faro Ocean Front Apartment is located at Mar Chiquita Beach in Manatí, on the north coast, 40 minutes west of San Juan’s (SJU) Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.

Our apartment sits on a mountain over 100 feet above sea level where you can enjoy the cool ocean breezes within footsteps of white sandy beaches.

The unit has two ample bedrooms, one bathroom, comfortable open floor plan kitchen and living room with front and rear balconies, perfect for families.

Master bedroom with jaccuzi next to private balcony perfect for relaxing while enjoying the ocean view and breeze.

Relax and enjoy Mar Chiquita and its adjoining secluded beaches with a warm 80°F degrees of clear water, just within a short two minute walk from the apartment.

Family atmosphere away from tourist crowds.

The apartment is conveniently located for day tours so you can taste the local folklore.

More information on the “Further Details” tab.

Must Do Activities: Number One-do it! Spend time at the beach and relax, swim, surf, fish........all within steps from the apartment.

You could walk for hours or miles of rock climbing along the ocean.....and visit secluded beaches....sunbath....or just Relax.

Out On The Island!!!!: Number Two-don't miss it! Go to El Viejo San Juan (the old city). Figure a full day and if you are hungry a bit of the evening will help and you will miss the rush hour traffic and be ready for a culinary pleasure. This 500 year old walled city was colonized 125 years before the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts! Once there go to El Morro and San Cristobal Fortresses, El Morro, built at the harbor entrance was last in service during the Second World War. Although it never saw action, it was protecting against German submarines. Walk the cobblestone streets, shop, visit galleries, and appreciate the colonial architecture. While there make a point to see the cathedral, the Puerta de San Juan (the San Juan gate), the Hotel El Convento, Casa Blanca (the White House) built for governor Ponce de Leon in the early 1500’s, La Fortaleza, the longest serving residence still in use by a “head of state”.

More to do....: Well you saw the old city, now let’s do more fun stuff! For the active person and family, take day long trips to the mountain towns of Utuado and Lares. In Utuado you can go to Dos Bocas Lake and hop on a ferry boat that will take you to restaurants across the lake to where you will taste the most exquisite local cuisine. Also in Utuado visit the Caguana Ceremonial Park ruins of the pre-colombian Taino Indians. Finally schedule an appointment to El Batey Zip Line (near the ceremonial park). On a day head towards route 129 and visit the Arecibo Ionspheric Radio Telescope and the town of Lares where a one day insurrection against Spain occurred in 1869.

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23 Reviews of Property 264584 in Manati, Puerto Rico

Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
average rating of 4.7826085 based on 23 reviews
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
Los Angeles, California, US
5

Apartment close to Los Tubos

5 of 5
Submitted: January 7, 2010 Stayed: December 2009
This is a very nice apartment close to two very nice beaches, MAr Chiquita to go with your kids, snorkeling maybe or boogie-boarding, and Los Tubos, great for expert surfers or boogie-boards.
The apartment has everything you need, including washing machine and dryer, cooking tools, air conditioning... Our apartment on the 1st floor had no view, but the second floor has an ocean view. You will need a car for shopping and going out, but you will sleep peacefully
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thank you! We are glad your family enjoyed your stay. We are planing to do a BBQ area on the roof where you will have a great ocean view and enjoy a nice breeze. Hopefully, we will do it in the fall. We hope to see you again!

Cuca and Arturo
Helpful votes: 10/11
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
San Francisco, California
5

Great Vacation Apartment

5 of 5
Submitted: May 7, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
Cuca & Arturo were great hosts. They helped out so much over the phone. We requested more photos of the property. We also asked for a blowdryer when we got there. All requests were met completly. The apartment was clean, safe & relaxing. The property is well maintained and comfortable. Make sure to leave all windows and doors closed, as there are a lot of mysquitos outside. The only thing is that the property is far from Action. San Juan is about 40 minutes away. We did have to drive far to get to attractions. However, it is worth the price and comfort. Playa mar chiquita is right down the street, which everyone will enjoy. What a beautiful trip I will always remember in my dreams. Thank you Arturo and Cuca for the wonderful and vaule you provide.
Owner's Response: Thank you, John. We do our best to help our guests, and are glad that you enjoyed your vacation.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
4

wonderful time

4 of 5
Submitted: January 28, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
My family and I stayed here for three nights. The place was ass advertised. Very clean and well kept. Surroundings are peaceful and quiet and its proximity to the beach was perfect. We enjoyed our stay very much. I would recomend this pk ace to my friends.
Owner's Response: Thank you John, we are glad you had a good time and enjoyed the beach and peaceful environment.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
5

A TOTAL PARADISE!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 16, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Greetings Cuca & Arturo, Once again I want to thank you for such a pleasant stay. Your property is truely amazing. Location, surroundings, the cleanliness in the apartment. The warmth in wich you received us was just the touch to make us feel at home. Thank you. The pictures are very true to what the place looks like. Loved how clean the apartment was including the white bathroom =}. The apartment is very couzy and roomy. Just the right amount of space without missing out on anything. The morning view from the 2nd flr unit was just amazing! The breeze at nite was very pleasant. I do recommend El Faro to everyone and indeed I would go again. As a matter of fact, I am planning already on my next stay. looking forward too continue making reservations with El Faro!! Thank you Cuca & Arturo =} God Bless
Owner's Response: Thank you for selecting "El Faro" for your vacation and taking your time to write. Our goal is to provide a clean, comfortable and relaxing environment for you to enjoy your vacation. It is rewarding for us to know we have accomplished our goal. And, yes, we want you to come back again... we'll be ready when you are!
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
5

A Perfect getaway from crowds, amazing location

5 of 5
Submitted: April 16, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
We came, we saw, we got hooked. It's exactly 40mins from airport, get a rental car, and basically in 40mins you're away from traffic, crowds, noise - you're en paraiso! If you think the pictures here are beautiful - let me tell you, they don't even come close to what you'd be seeing in person - GORGEOUS beaches within 3-5mins walking distance, amazing volcanic rocks that waves crash upon, smell of the ocean, rhythmic humming of Atlantic... And most importantly for us - NEVER CROWDED - we got little kids, so were napping during peak sun hours 2pm-4pm, but during other hours = private beach feel in all public places surrounding... Just get there, you'll see!
Small boutique bars/restaurants around with ethnic flavors, shopping centers for food, clothing and restaurants ~5-10mins drive away.

Apartment is cosy, simple, very safe, you get what you need, including internet to check what's around, what else you may get to sightsee - comfortable beds, fridge, stove n microwave and the rest is what we came for - palms, sand, ocean... Perfect vacation.

This place is convenient to everywhere as Puerto Rico isn't a huge place - you can do serious places of interest hopping from this both amazing and strategically sound location. We lucked out to meet owners as well - now we know why this place is so homey - wonderful people made it happen! ;)

We're coming back for more next time we can steal TIME to get there! :]
Owner's Response: You have made the best descrition, simple, clean with the necessary amenities and GREAT nearby beaches and location. It was great that we coincided and got to meet you and your family.
Cuca & Arturo
Helpful votes: 7/7
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
Jacksonville, Florida
4

What a relaxing place and vacation

4 of 5
Submitted: March 2, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
This is my second time staying at the apartments. This visit was as good as the first. The best thing in my opinion about the apartments and the beach here is that they are a perfect blend of things. The beach is so much more relaxed than a San Juan beach- there's always space and room. Yet at the same time, the apartment's location isn't out in the boonies so far away from everything. It's just a very relaxing, easy to find and stay place. If you are a Spanish speaker you'd probably have a great time hanging out on the weekends with some of the locals that come on Saturdays and Sundays. The apartments are well kept and really have everything you need for a vacation. The pictures of the beach and apartments are exactly what you find once you get there. It really is a great deal for the price.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 8/8
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
4

A Well Kept Secret No More!

4 of 5
Submitted: January 23, 2012 Stayed: December 2011
Greetings Cuca y Arturo,

Just a final note to say we really enjoyed our stay at El Faro! The location was incredible...we spent almost every day at the beach! The apartment was great...very comfortable overall. Aida and Angelo took very good care of us while we were there. This was the first time we spent any real time in Puerto Rico and we found it to be such an incredible place! Huge! We had no idea just how much PR has to offer! Thank you so much for helping to make our vacation so enjoyable!

We can't wait to come back SOON!
Owner's Response: We are glad you enjoyed the stay in Manatí, enjoyed the beaches and tour the island. We try our best to make the guests comfortable. We really appreciate hearing from you! Please come back soon! Cuca & Arturo
Helpful votes: 6/6
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
5

Good rental home

5 of 5
Submitted: August 16, 2011 Stayed: August 2011
We really enjoyed the place. It had a nice view and awesome breeze. Our stay was pleasant and we had no problems at all. The location was perfect for our family, easy highway access. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your place.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for your comments, we enjoyed meeting you and and your familiy. And, yes, what a breeze! We hope to see you again.

Cuca and Arturo
Helpful votes: 4/4
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
5

Great 3 Days

5 of 5
Submitted: July 17, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
This was our first time renting from this site AND renting in Puerto Rico. We were reluctant to bring our family out w/out seeing the place but were pleasently surprised. El Faro was a nice vacation home. Our apartment (left on ground floor) was clean and a great place to come home to at the end of a long beach day. My kids enjoyed the separate room and WiFi. We had no dryer in the downstairs apartment, but that wasn't a problem for us. ACs were only in the bedrooms, but we really did not spend much time in the livingroom as we were out enjoying the beaches. The property manager was very welcoming and friendly. I would feel very comfortable staying there again...next time for a longer period. My only suggestion would be to have a remote entry gate (but if you have an eager teen that would not mind opening/closing the main gate every time, you should do just fine :)
This is a great area in the north central part of PR. Perfectly located close to 3 AWESOME beaches. The Vega Baja beach is great for families. Fantastic for small children just learning to swim. $3 for secure parking. Food, bathrooms, showers available. We were there almost every day. Los Tubos in Manati has high waves and was awesome. No facilities. We stopped there after speding hours in Vega Baja. The kids loved riding the high waves. We went to Mar Chiquita (down the hill) to collect shells and walk along shore.
Very pleased with El Faro.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you Melissa. It is a great family place with nice beaches very close, walking or by car. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon!
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Ocean Front Apartment, quiet, charming, affordable, plenty of beautiful beaches!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264584
+1 787-621-6319
Manati Puerto Rico
Lee, MA, USA
5

Great time in PR

5 of 5
Submitted: April 8, 2011 Stayed: March 2011
The apartment was clean and spacious. We were lucky to find this beautiful place. The house is close to the beach, just 5minutes down the hill. We had a car rented and Manati is perfectly located to explore PR. You are at any corner of the island within 3h.
The beach was super. Clean, beautiful and party every weekend. This is where the locals come on weekends. We never met any tourists there during our stay in beginning of March 2011.
We will be back. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful house.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for your wonderful review Volker and Anna. We hope Anna had a good birthday celebration and wish to have you back soon..
Arturo and Cuca
Helpful votes: 3/3