Villa Dorada – Exquisite Caribbean Retreat in Dorado Beach

SUMMARY:

Villa Dorada is a beautiful 2 story villa located within the exclusive Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a large kitchen, a covered terrace with a panoramic view of the lake and golf course, and a living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking lush tropical gardens and the Dorado Beach East Golf Course. The Villa has a central air conditioner throughout the entire villa. The amenities include a pool, tennis courts, 24-hour security, walking, and bike trails, and beach access.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP – THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT OFFER DORADO BEACH COUNTRY CLUB SHORT-TERM MEMBERSHIP. 

IMPORTANT: This property includes a Golf Cart. 

LIVING AREAS:

Villa Dorada has a large living room with oversized windows overlooking the terrace with views of the tropical gardens and course. The living room connects seamlessly to the cozy kitchen and laundry room. It features a 60-inch flat-screen TV, 4 person dining table, comfortable sofas, and a cozy loveseat. The Villa is ready for entertainment.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Villa Dorada features 2 Master suites with one on the main level and the other on the second floor. The main master bedroom has one queen bed, loveseat, grand walking closet, private access to the terrace, a flat-screen TV, and a large en-suite bathroom with a jacuzzi, an outdoor shower, and his and her sinks. The 2nd bedroom has two bunk beds with full-size beds and a spacious bathroom with a stone shower. 3rd bedroom is located privately on the second level. This Master Suite has a queen-size bed, 50″ flat screen tv, a private balcony overlooking the golf course, and an on-suite private bathroom with a grand jacuzzi.  All bedrooms are tastefully decorated with comfort in mind.

KITCHEN:

Villa Dorada has a very cozy, fully stocked, and comfortable kitchen. The kitchen has a counter space that is ideal for serving meals buffet style. The breakfast dining table sits 4 and it is perfect to sit while enjoying your morning coffee. The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge, freezer, microwave, stovetop, oven, coffee maker, and toaster. It has a great working station with a PC, great for a little work time while on vacation.

LOCATION:

Villa Dorada is located inside the Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton Resort in Dorado, Puerto Rico. This community and resort are famous for their gorgeous tropical grounds, three beautiful beaches, and world-class golf and tennis. This is a safe and gated community that is great for families and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation in the tropics. Villa Dorada is a 40-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 Mexican options.
• Road trip to the Cerro Gordo Public Beach or walk down the shore to 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 30 min drive away and the oldest city in all of the US.

GETTING AROUND:

Renting a car is a must when staying in Dorado. The property includes parking for up to 2 vehicles. You will need it to move around to nearby restaurants, shops, and beaches as well as to explore the rest of the island. 

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 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.
• 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.
• 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 8 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. 
• Do not hang towels from the balcony or windows. A $100 fine may be applied if you break this rule. 
• Subletting not allowed

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

The West Indies Vacation Rental staff is eager to ensure everything about your vacation is 5-star. Once you reserve, our Vacation Planning Team will send you detailed property information, suggestions on where to eat and what to do, as well as the contact information of your Guest Services manager that will be available to assist you during your stay. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want additional suggestions and expert opinions on what to do during your vacation. We want to make your experience the best it can be!