Summary:
We would love to host you at any of our properties. Please find property details below, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions before booking!
The Space:
Retiro del Sol is a modern and lively four-story home in the charming town of Dorado, boasting 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and an amazing rooftop terrace with a wet bar, and tropical views. You'll enjoy the vibrant, comfortable, and contemporary ambiance Retiro del Sol provides. The fully equipped kitchen, with ample counter space, overlooks the dining area, living room, and a large terrace offering views of the professionally landscaped grounds. The villa comfortably accommodates up to 11 guests with 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, and 3 twin beds. Retiro del Sol is equipped with AC throughout, TV, internet, washer/dryer, beach chairs, and a cooler. The community pool is just steps away for you to cool off after a long day at the beach. Make sure to bring your pickleball gear to enjoy a great match as the community features two courts steps from this villa.
IMPORTANT: The elevator on this property is not operational and is not advertised in the listing. By renting this unit, you acknowledge the elevator is unavailable.
LIVING AREAS
The villa features an open-concept layout connecting the kitchen to the dining area, living room, family room, and terrace. All living areas, with the exception of the rooftop terrace, are situated on the first floor, with plenty of windows providing constant views of palm trees, the meticulously maintained grounds, and endless sky. The family room has a flat-screen TV and A/C throughout. The lovely terrace offers an outdoor dining table to enjoy al fresco dining. A half bathroom is located on this level.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. The master suite, located on the third level, includes a king bed, full bathroom, closet, TV, and A/C. The three additional bedrooms each have a queen-size bed plus a twin bed. There are two bedrooms on the second level and two bedrooms on the third level (the master included). All bathrooms are stocked with complimentary organic amenities and plush resort-style towels. Every bedroom is equipped with AC, personal nightstands, black-out curtains, and a closet.
PACK AND PLAY (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY):
We can leave a complimentary Pack and Play at the property upon request. This should be requested upon booking or no later than 5 days before arrival. Pack and Plays are subject to availability.
KITCHEN
Retiro del Sol features a clean, fully stocked, and cozy kitchen. With a counter space perfect for buffet-style meal service, the kitchen is adjacent to the 6-person dining table, making cooking and dining a social affair. The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher, and coffee maker.
GETTING AROUND
Renting a car is a must when staying in Dorado. The property includes space for up to four (4) vehicles. You will need one to move around to nearby restaurants, shops, and beaches as well as to explore the rest of the island.
LOCATION
Retiro del Sol is located at Villas Del Golf within Dorado del Mar, a beautiful community in Dorado Puerto Rico that is well known for its gorgeous tropical grounds and beach access. Dorado del Mar is home to the Embassy Suites by Hilton. This is a safe and gated community that is great for families and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Retiro del Sol is a 45-minute drive from San Juan and the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport.
Besides enjoying the beautiful villa and all amenities on offer, there are many things to do in the surrounding areas, here are some of our favorites:
Explore the local culinary scene with everything from local Puerto Rican food to excellent Italian and Asian options.
Dorado del Mar has its own casino - The Blue Dolphin Casino! Retiro del Sol is ideal for those who want to enjoy the casino nightlife and then retreat to a comfortable space less than a 5 minute drive from the action.
Road trip to the Cerro Gordo or Dorado public beaches. Both of these are long sandy beaches that are well protected from swell and are a 5-minute drive from the villa.
Explore the Camuy Caves – a huge cave system about an hour's drive away that is home to the third-longest underwater river in the world.
Spend a day in Old San Juan, a 35-minute drive away and the oldest city in all of the US.
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 that our guests feel at home while visiting our properties. All of our properties are outfitted with freshly laundered bed linens and towels. We provide 2 bath towels per guest and 1 beach/pool towel per guest. Our properties also typically include at least 2 beach chairs and an ice cooler.
West Indies provides the disposable amenities necessary to get your vacation off to a comfortable start. These amenities include 1 set of hotel size soaps and shampoos per bathroom, 3 garbage bags, 1 roll of paper towel, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 dish soap, 1 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.
Building 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.
Any pool pass lost will carry a $100 charge (per pass).
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 11 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.
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!
