Cayo Collado | Beautiful tropical apartment located in unique La Parguera, Lajas

SUMMARY:

Cayo Collado is a beautiful open space studio apartment located in La Parguera, PR. where you can find nice restaurants, bars, boat rentals, and unique water tours. This open layout studio has 3 beds; 2 queen beds & 1 full bed to accommodate up to 6 guests. Cayo Collado is centrally located on the «Plaza,» where there is live music on weekends, close to bars, restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, boat rentals, Bio-Bay Tours, Scuba tours, and nightlife. This apartment overlooks the street – guests will hear some noise at night from Friday to Saturday, and that is part of the charm! Please know as you get closer to La Parguera, you might encounter smaller/narrow roads through some towns.

By staying at Cayo Collado, guests have access to an outdoor terrace/deck and lounge areas with beautiful views of Los Cayos @ La Paguera that is shared with the other apartments at Mangle Azul. We want all of our guests to enjoy the common areas and kindly ask you to please be courteous and considerate in using these amenities. Please follow the quiet hours mentioned under the House Rules and be mindful of others enjoying their stay at Mangle Azul. 

Also, note that Cayo Collado is conveniently located on the street level where you can drop off your luggage/personal items in a convenient manner. Also located right in front of Isla Cueva, the perfect restaurant place for post-beach family eats. 

LIVING AREAS:

Cayo Collado features a spacious open layout where the kitchen, beds, full bathroom & living area all share the same space. There is a comfortable 2-person sofa with two side tables in the lounge. It also has a 4 persona dining table that can double as a workspace. The living/dining room area features a fan and full-size bathroom.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Cayo Collado is a studio apartment with 2 queen size beds & 1 full bed. All beds are located in the open concept studio. The studio features full A/C and black-out shades.

KITCHEN:

Cayo Collado has a kitchenette-style kitchen. The small but practical kitchen has a fridge, toaster, coffee maker, and microwave. It also has a convenient opening toward the living/dining room. 

LOCATION:

There are many things to do in La Parguera, Puerto Rico. This part of the island is best known for its great attractions, natural reserves, and its beauty in general. La Parguera is a nature-lovers paradise with ample opportunities for snorkeling, diving, hiking, birdwatching, biking, and so much more. Here are our top picks that you will enjoy during your stay:

1. Explore the large selection of local restaurants. Some of our favorites include Moon’s bar & tapas, La Casita Seafood, Brújula, El Turrumonte, Papo’s pinchos/Frituras Clara & many more.
2. La Parguera in Lajas is a phenomenal destination for all things nature-related. There are mangrove reserves, nature reserves, and a bioluminescent bay, all of which combine for wonderful snorkeling & SCUBA.
3. Experience the magic of the Bioluminescent Bays; there are two in La Parguera. Here you can snorkel or swim as the dinoflagellates light up around you.
4. «Malecón,» or the boardwalk, is great to visit on weekends. Great place for food, drinks, music, laughter & shopping too. 
5. Visit La Parguera Nature Reserve is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in Puerto Rico, characterized by one of the most extensive and well-developed coral reefs on the island.
6. Kayaking and Paddleboarding are excellent ways to explore the mangrove channels of La Parguera Nature Reserve.  The waters are calm along the mangroves, and kayakers of all levels can enjoy the waters.

GETTING AROUND:

While this property *does not* include parking, renting a car is a must to get to/from La Parguera. Once settled in at Cayo Collado, you will find everything you need a few steps away. At the town’s main square, you will find a lively atmosphere filled with food kiosks, live music, and beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea. Also, there are many activities within 15 minutes of driving distance, and the roads are easy to navigate.

AMENITIES:

West Indies strives to deliver top-notch service and amenities to guarantee 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 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 towels, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 dish soap, and 1 dish sponge. 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.
• 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 5 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