Reviews of Property: Casa Serena - Corcega Beach, Lovely Backyard, Relaxing, 2BR, 2BA with Wi - Fi

Description House,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities beach, waterfront, garden, air-conditioning, internet access, satellite or cable
Rates per property (USD)
$150 - $275/night 
$975 - $1,350/week 
Nancy Renee
+1 800-556-9877
+1 212-496-7098
Speaks: English

9 Reviews of Property 312192 in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Rating
5 out of 5

Vacation Paradise

Iowa Gang Crescent IA
Review Submitted: February 17, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
We want to thank Nancy Renee for sharing her paradise with us. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. The neighbor Sally was very nice and since she was a returning resident rental, she was very helpful in suggestions and reccommendations. Thank you very much.
Owner's Response: Dear Iowa Gang,

Thank you so much for being our guests. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Casa Serena. Please come back again.

With warm Regards,
Nancy
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Rating
5 out of 5

Waterfront Relaxation

TrishaYost Williamsburg Virginia
Review Submitted: April 7, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
This is a really nice place to stay (conveniently located), comfortable and cozy!!!!! The view is beautiful and you only have to walk feet to see the sunset. If you like low stress and enjoy the beauty of the tropics then this place is for you. We really enjoyed it and look foward to the next time.

Hasta Luego Mike and Trisha
Owner's Response: Dear Trisha and Mike,
Thanks for being our guests, we look forward to your visit next winter. Have a good summer,
Nancy
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC197004 Burlington, VT
Review Submitted: March 21, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
My friend Kate and I stayed at Casa Serena for one week in January. It was all that we had hoped for and more. A perfect get away from the frigid VT winter, a restful week on the beach and calm nights falling asleep listening to the ocean! I would recommend this vacation spot to anyone!
Owner's Response: Dear Eva and Kate,
It's great to hear from you. I think of you when people ask if they will need a car! You are our "Vermont walkers" Please come back again.
Nancy
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

John & Charlie Brooklyn, NY
Review Submitted: March 20, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
Dear Nancy,

Thanks for the follow up. Our time in Rincon was fantastic and your home and property are so lovely (great kitchen!!). It was extremely comfortable and really felt like home. Loved the neighborhood, the town and surrounding area, just what I was hoping it to be. Laid back and hardly ever anyone on the beach, amazing. I'm so glad I was able to make this connection with you and will certainly recommend your place to the right people I know would appreciate it as much as Charlie and I. Still adjusting back into NYC, always a bit of a shock to the system after paradise, yes? I want to go back to Puerto Rico now, please.....

Thanks again for doing it just right. Casa Serena was a wonderful find and you are a most thoughtful host. We'll be in touch.

All best to you.

John Williams
Owner's Response: Dear John,
It was my pleasure having you as our guests. We are so glad you enjoyed our home. Come back anytime.
Nancy
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Rating
5 out of 5

My Vacation

Moms Minneapolis
Review Submitted: February 10, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
We had a great time on our vacation! This house was perfect for two small children, I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting a family vacation.
Owner's Response: Thank you for being our guests in our home. We are very happy that you had a great time and found it perfect for your family. Please come back again!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC167697 Cleveland/OH
Review Submitted: September 20, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
A great place to visit, relax, and unwind.

Nicely furnished with all the amenities and located right on the beach.

You will enjoy yourself and want to return again and again...
Owner's Response: Thanks for sharing our beach refuge. We are happy to have you join the list of our returning guests. Come again soon.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC166926 Hollywood, FL
Review Submitted: September 15, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
We stayed in one of the units at Casa Serena. Me,
my wife, and our two kids who are six and ten. We
had a blast! The place was very comfortable, and
with the terrazzo floors, easy to keep clean of sand
and dirt.

We used the kitchen to prepare breakfast and lunch
most days, and went out to dinner at night. There
were plenty of choices around town. And the Econo
supermarket is right down the street!

The beds were very comfortable and the
furnishings in the living / dining area were very
functional. There was a nice collection of books and
games to play with too.

The beach right outside the back door is paradise.
It looks as good in real life as in the photo on the
web site. It was perfect for little kids - waves
enough for a thrill but actually pretty tame. (We
were there in August - it might be more "energetic"
in surfing season.) At night you could see a million
stars.

We visited other beaches in the area but truthfully,
this one was our favorite!

We would not hesitate to return to Rincon or to
Casa Serena!
Owner's Response: We are so glad you enjoyed your vacation at Casa Serena. Please come back again.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Why we return to Casa Serena

Clayton Bloomfield, NJ
Review Submitted: July 21, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
We're headed back to Casa Serena for our third visit next winter. The reasons we return are many -- beautiful secluded beach located right outside your door, gorgeous sunsets, lovely town of Rincon, etc... Last year we celebrated Easter at the church on the downtown square with hundreds of locals and visitors like us. Puerto Rico (Rincon in particular) is a great place for families, American and native Puerto Rican. Try a day trip to a place called Gilligan's Island. While the name makes it sound cheezy, it's anything but. It's a gorgeous natural cove on the south coast about 90 minutes from Rincon.
Casa Serena is clean, impeccably maintained and always comfortable, and my dealings with Nancy have been nothing but a pleasure. Hurry though. The Rincon secret is out.
Dunstan, Amy, Gilly and Clay
Owner's Response: Thanks for joining our list of repeat guests who consider Casa Serena their vacation home away from home. We are happy that you have discovered the secret of our beautiful town and the comforts of Casa Serena. Welcome back always!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Tropical paradise -- with kids

Review Submitted: June 26, 2008 Date of Stay: April 2008
We had a wonderful vacation in Rincon, in part because Casa Serena was perfect for our two young boys (age 5 and 7). They were able to roll out of bed each morning and find their way to the beautiful garden and beach -- securely and completely at their own pace. Our children played in the surf, built castles in the sand and forts in the garden, watched crabs scurry endlessly about, climbed the almond tree, and rollicked in the hammock. As the beach outside was perfect for strolling and swimming, and nearby beaches (minutes away by car) perfect for surfing and shelling, my husband and I had plenty to do, as well.

We were surprised to find that the beach in front of Casa Serena was great for swimming, surfing and snorkeling, since it is rare to find such qualities in a single beach. Perhaps because we were visiting in April, the tail end of the surfing season, water visibility was average. However, there is a low shelf of rock coral at the shoreline which harbors beautiful and abundant marine life (we saw an octopus while snorkeling) in relatively shallow water. This shelf also serves as a terrific base for body surfing/boogie boarding. Boogie boards and kayaks can be rented from Villa Cofresi, a short walk down the beach. Villa Cofresi is a good place to visit if you want a roped-off swimming area -- and more of a social scene.

Casa Serena's beach-side garden is what makes it a unique Caribbean vacation home. The palm and fruit tree-filled garden, together with the beautiful, mature almond tree on the beach provided us the perfect respite from sun and surf.

It was a pleasure meeting Gladys, the housekeeper and her husband, Hector, who were extremely kind and helpful. I enjoyed chatting with them about local culture and tropical plants. We were especially touched by their thoughtfulness in bringing us an assortment of fruits (coconut, starfruit, sapodilla!) from their own garden, as they knew we were passionate about tropical and exotic fruits.

Yes, the beach is beautiful and the sunsets are spectacular. But most importantly, the unique amenities of Casa Serena allowed us to enjoy a truly relaxing tropical vacation with our kids.

Lisa
Owner's Response: Thank you so much, we are very glad you enjoyed your stay, please come back again.
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