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Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with access to the ocean and lush surroundings.
Relax in this inviting living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a large mirror.
Relax in a serene space with a vibrant coastal painting, two comfortable chairs, and a stylish table.
Relax in this ocean-view seating area with a round table and comfortable chairs.
Secure entryway leads to a well-maintained property with lush green surroundings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Ita Espinosa

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1 pack & play, stroller, high chair.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties are not permitted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular 180 Degrees Ocean View! Private House

About the area

Map
Playa de Marchiquita, Manati, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

  • Playa Mar Chiquita - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Poza de Las Mujeres - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Puerto Rico Premium Outlets - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Balneario Puerto Nuevo - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Dorado Beach - 29 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fu Hou Sushi Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view! located?

This family-friendly Manati holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Playa Mar Chiquita and Playa Los Tubos. Playa Las Palmas is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita Great ocean view! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

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

Breathtaking beach house

Beautiful beach house with breathtaking ocean views of Mar Chiquita beach. The house is very clean, relaxing, big and comfortable. Perfect location with spacious porch facing the ocean. The host is amazing, literally just a phone call away. There is a food market, and a bakery close by. anrestaurant closerestaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie L., Corydon

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

Annual PR trip

The house and the views were beautiful! The outside seating is ideal to enjoy the breeze and sunshine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl V., AZ

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

Relaxing

Great location. Beautiful views. Clean, comfortable & close to Mar Chiquita cove. Host responded quickly to any concerns. Would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meri P.

Very charming with incredible views.

We were impressed with cleanliness of the house, the incredible views, and closeness to Marchiquita. This house is one of the best in the area for unforgettable vacation. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Great stay.

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. The owners were wonderful, the house was well stocked and comfortable and the view was gorgeous. Two beaches are within a 2 minute walk and the amenities of town are a 5-10 minute drive. Our family of four - including 2 teenaged boys - enjoyed it thoroughly.

10/10 Excellent

natasha a.

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

Return visit

Pleasant return visit to Villa Ilusion. Clean and cozy and wonderful location. Will return again. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meri P.

Beautiful ocean views, very clean and comfortable

Five and more stars!!! We stay at this place every year. The views are indeed spectacular, and the house is very clean. It is located next to the Marchiquita beach, which is ideal for the families, especially with young children. The owners are very nice! A great place for a nice vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Wonderful Ocean side beach house

We had a great time relaxing at this house. The owners made it easy to check in and out and provided great information about local restaurants and activities. The owners were also very responsive when we had questions about the house. The house is within walking distance of the beach and we were able to explore much of the north coast from the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

david w.

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

This home is better than advertised.

This home has the perfect location for someone that wants to see the whole island or just plant themselves on the beach. We travelled around a bit and had a great time. Lots to see and do in Puerto Rico. A beautiful beach is a 5 minute walk and so is a grocery store with a great bakery. Overall great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

angie m.

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

Hope to stay here again!!

Jorge and Maria met us at the airport and guided us to the rental. They were so awesome to give us a quick run-down of everything. The house is beautiful and has amazing views. We slept comfy, and are happy with the stay. There is a little grocery store near-by, which is convenient! Loved this place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Still meets my expectation!

Had another wonderful time time. Everything is very clean and the owners are very accommodating and helpful. Our second time here and hopefully not our last!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joel W., Brooklyn

an AMAZING place and wonderful people

We stayed in this wonderful home It all started with the greeting by the nice and warm couple when we landed from New York we most say we where in quite a lot of places thank god for his blessings This place is awesome!!! 1) the location is right above the ocean and purely gorgeous l! 2) the house hase a huge deck right above the ocean 3) these people are warm and very friendly 4)the negberhud is very peaceful 5)it is near some beautiful beaches and parks Will continue writing..,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Beautiful home overlooking the ocean. Choice of beaches within walking distance.

Wonderful place to spend your vacation. Property owner meet us at the airport and then accompanied us to pick up our rental car. Property owner escorted us to the vacation home and went through the home to show us how everything worked and made sure we didn't have any questions. The property owner even left us snacks gave us directions to several local places of interest. Wonderful experience
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Great location and super experience

We are a family of four and loved this location. It was away from the hub bub, but very safe. The view is spectacular - loved waking up every morning to the sunrise and birds singing with the waves crashing below. Home is clean and well stocked in every way. Maria and Jorge were very helpful - had the pleasure of meeting Lydia who became our Abuela during our stay. Beach down the street is stunning...didn't need to go anywhere else. We loved it and hated to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo O.

Great experience! Highly recommended!

I must begin to say that Mr. and Mrs. Charneco (property owners) are very detail oriented and awesome hosts. The house is beautiful, spacious, comfortable and clean. From the terrace there is a beautiful scenery of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The house is located in a very quiet and safe area which is great for families with children. They have plenty of space for the kids to run around and have fun. My grandchildren had lots of fun and we did too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anders D.

Perfect getaway location with all necessities nearby

Jorge and Maria did not fail to live up to the standards of previous reviewers. The house was perfect for the two of us to just lounge and watch the ocean (fantastic location and the waves were impressive against the rocks). Definitely can not swim in this area due to the strong waves and rocky formations but that also keeps people away. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had the quiet, relaxing vacation we were expecting. Thanks Jorge and Maria!

10/10 Excellent

tim s.

Awesome property.

We loved our stay. A nice cozy home set above the ocean. Surf sounds, great views and wonderful hosts. Maria and Jorge took us from our rental car pick up to the home. Clean, breezy and relaxing. All we could want. A nice grocery store close by for all our needs. We were close to San Juan - about a 40 minute drive where we spent New Years Eve watching the fireworks. The nearby beach - Mar Chiquita, was a great spot to watch the waves roll in. A short walk or an even shorter drive. Thanks Maria and Jorge. Hope to see you again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

All that was listed and then some

We have stayed at a few VRBO homes and have been happy, this home topped them all. The house was extremely clean, and stocked with all the extras a person could ask for. You can tell a home where the owners are close enough to make sure their investment is maintained. The outdoor deck was where we lived half covered for the nights with rain and the uncovered portion great for sunning. The great beach is a 4 minute walk or 1 minute in the car, the local eateries were great and the entire stay was fabulous, we look forward to visiting again. Andy and Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Beautiful location!

Villa Ilusion 2 at Mar Chiquita was a wonderful place to stay for my wife, a Boricua from Bayamon, and several adult kids--all of us traveled from Texas and Ohio to be together. The location overlooking the ocean near Playa Mar Chiquita is splendid and peaceful--especially the second floor patio. The house was spotlessly clean, large, and very comfortable with excellent AC and Wifi. The kitchen was well stocked and all three bedrooms were well provisioned including bath and beach towels. There is private parking for three vehicles and the home is only 1 minute from the beach and 2 minutes from a small grocery store by car. The beach was an 8 minute walk. The town of Manati is an easy 10 minute drive, including to the cinema, multiple restaurants, and shopping. The airport and Old San Juan are an easy 45 minute drive. The owner was rapidly responsive to all questions and inquiries via text and email. Overall, this was a great place to stay and we'd love to return. I highly recommend it and am grateful for such a perfect vacation with family in a great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Million Dollar View

My husband and I arrived in San Juan on the 11th and was met by the lovely owners at the car rental. We followed them to the house which was a 45 minute drive. As we came over the last hill toward the house we were met with this incredible ocean view. Upon entering the home I was struck with its cleanliness and appropriate beach decor. They gave us the tour and showed us important details along with a gift basket of Puerto Rican snacks. My husband's family lives in PR and so we went to pick up his mother, who was 20 minutes away, and brought her back to stay with us. Every morning I got up first and fixed my coffee and sat on the patio watching the ocean, seeing hummingbirds, and enjoying the breeze. The stay was absolutely perfect and I would highly recommend this property and the precious couple who owns it.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V., Golden Valley, Minnesota, USA

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay very much! The house has a breathtaking view of the ocean which we thoroughly enjoyed! We loved spending time on the patio enjoying the view and watching the waves. Even when it rains, there's plenty of sheltered room on the patio to enjoy the outdoors. The owners are wonderful and responsive to every request, and Lydia was also amazing - helpful and very friendly. There is a fully stocked kitchen and there's a grocery store very close by. The bed was comfortable and we slept very well. We didn't really need the air conditioning most of the time but used it at night for sleeping. The air conditioning units were very quiet. The beach is also very close (easy walk or drive), but not as calm as we expected. All in all, it was a great vacation. Ours was partially a "working vacation" - a time to step away from the day-to-day to work on our businesses away from the hubbub, so the internet access was greatly appreciated also.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

"A Perfect Gem"

We had the most amazing time staying here. Maria and Jorge met us with open arms when we arrived. They drove with us to their property. When we arrived the house took our breath away, the pictures don't do this home justice. They gave us a tour through the house and gave us lots of helpful tips about things to do, places to eat, and the in's and out's of the area. Throughout our stay they were always a phone call away if we needed anything. They even accommodated us during the Boston Bombings because we couldn't get the kids home safely. Words can't even express our appreciation. The house was a very secure. When speaking of safety, next door there was a family dog that friended us our whole trip, and no matter where the kids went she stayed right by their side :) This home had everything one would need from laundry, to spices... They even had games for the kids. There was not one thing I needed to go out and buy. We absolutley loved this home and area and are hoping to return again in the near future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Magnificant View

During the six days we stayed here, we barely moved from the comfortable terrace overlooking the magnificent ocean. The description of the property is accurate but undersells the unbelievable beauty of the view and the soothing sounds of the ocean and the birds. We saw whales during our stay, using the binoculars provided by the hosts. The upper terrace provides both covered and sun areas with comfortable furniture groupings and easy access to the house. The house is located in a quiet area of well kept up homes. The house was clean and lovingly maintained. It was well equipped with everything we needed or wanted during our stay. We did not need to use the air conditioning units because we had good breezes and ceiling fans during the day and night. The owners met us at the car rental agency and led us to the house, about 45 minutes from San Juan. They provided exceptional customer service and we would have felt completely comfortable in contacting them if we needed any help during our stay. They want their renters to enjoy the property as much as they do, and it clearly shows. We would (and have) recommend this property to our friends and relatives. We plan to return next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heather K., Chicago

Puerto Rico Paradise!

This was our first trip to Puerto Rico and we loved every bit of it! The Villa Charespi is exactly as pictured, only the ocean views are even better in person. The house was very clean, with everything we needed (full kitchen, towels, a cd player, table games, even sunscreen). And there's a WalMart a short drive away, where we stocked up on food supplies for our stay. The huge porch — part covered, part open — was amazing, we spent every morning and night out there enjoying coffee or cocktails and listening to the ocean. The house is located within a 5 minute walk to two beautiful beaches — Mar Chiquita and a secluded beach that we enjoyed all by ourselves. Jorge and Maria, the owners, were awesome — they were always ready to answer our general questions about Puerto Rico prior to our trip to help us plan and even met us at the car rental place to lead us to the house. When learning three of us were vegetarians, they did some research and emailed us the next day with a few shops and restaurants that had vegetarian options. The house is a 45-60 minute drive from the airport (depending on traffic) and about 25-30 minutes to neighboring Dorado. Also, we loved Pecas, the neighbor's dog that joined us on all of our walks. We had a wonderful, relaxing stay and will definitely be coming back to Puerto Rico!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Amazing Puerto Rican Vacation

Jorge and Maria could not have been more gracious hosts. They met us at the San Juan Airport with car seats in tow for our daughters. We followed them to the house and were treated to an amazing view upon arrival. The house truly has one of the best views ever of the Atlantic Ocean. Playa Mar Chiquita is a 30 second drive down the hill. This beach is perfect for little ones. It is protected from the Atlantic by a rock formation. We only had one day of intense waves, and it actually was quite enjoyable to sit on the beach and watch the waves crash over the rock formations. There is an amazing private beach (although rocky) a short walk the other way down the street. San Juan is a 45 minute trip east. We took the ferry from Catano and it was a super easy trip $.50 each way. The western portion of the Island is only a couple hours away. We travelled there one day when it was raining in Manati. Walmart is a 10 minute drive, but the Santa Teresa market is less than a mile away. We walked there each morning for fresh bread and the basic necessities. Everyone in the village was more than friendly and the stray dogs were merely harmless along the walk. Despite the rain, everything was perfect with our vacation. The views are better than advertised. Jorge and Maria have a wonderful welcoming book with local highlights and places to eat. Although we only made it to two of the recommendations, each was awesome!