Title: Live the real island experience! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Live the real island experience! Apartment with a water park, near Luquillo Beach ## Photo gallery for Live the real island experience! ![Beach - Live the real island experience! (Luquillo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96184500/96184433/026a6de3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Live the real island experience! (Luquillo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96184500/96184433/cf1b189e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Live the real island experience! (Luquillo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96184500/96184433/a41d8c06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Live the real island experience! (Luquillo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96184500/96184433/0ded3b15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Live the real island experience! (Luquillo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96184500/96184433/d7d577e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Luquillo Beach, Live the real island experience! provides amenities like a water park. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Live the real island experience! To have a taste of Puerto Rico, nothing like blending. In this cozy apartment, you will have the chance to experience that while exploring one of the more touristic areas in the world: Luquillo beaches (including the surfing spot La Pared); El Yunque National Forest (only tropical forest in US); two of the few bioluminescent bays in the world; Culebra Marine Reserve Luis Peña (ideal for scuba diving); Flamingo Beach (one of the most beautiful beaches in the world), and many, many more. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92800000/92799400/92799359/718c61d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Puertas pal Sol - 5 min from the beach. 1 BR 2nd story Apt with a huge balcony Barrio Pueblo - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=92799359&PinnedHotelID=92799359&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41470000/41462300/41462285/81e71cb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Don Julio's Beach Studio.
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NO SMOKE of any kind in the property, including the garage. Water valve may be closed. It is the ground in front of the property, beside the stairs. The handle should be looking upright⬆️ pointing to the house. The AC must be turned off when not in use, and before leaving the property. The water valve should be closed (⬅️) at check out. ### Pets Pets allowed Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number 692368 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C18.37357%2C-65.72711&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cUGwHbnn8ijmfj72In543lLd2rw=) Luquillo, Luquillo #### What's nearby - La Pared Beach \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Azul Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.3 km - Luquillo Beach \- 4 min drive \- 3.1 km - El Yunque National Forest \- 11 min drive \- 6.9 km - Port of San Juan \- 53 min drive \- 60.2 km #### Getting around - Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kioskos De Luquillo - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wendy’s - ‬15 min walk - ‪Roca Taina - ‬4 min drive - ‪A Fuego Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Edelweiss Bar & Grill Restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Live the real island experience! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Live the real island experience!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Live the real island experience!? ### What time is check-out at Live the real island experience!? ### Where is Live the real island experience! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Live the real island experience! Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer C. Dec 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little place This was a great little place to stay and the owner is very responsive. ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny B. Feb 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Aurora was very helpful ##### Penny B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Iris R. Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Greay place. It waa great lil place, neighbors are very friendly. Hoise was clean. Lil issue but agency fixws ir eihjt awaay. ##### Iris R. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy V. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place. Just what we needed Loved the property, but it was hard to find. There was no actual address so that we knew when we found it. We arrived late 3:00 am, and did not have any cell service, so that didn't help. We ended up going to a gas station for wifi and taking a picture from the VRBO app so we knew what it looked like and finally found it!! Great place to land each night after our adventures. ##### Sandy V. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ember K. Mar 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home We loved staying in this cute little home. Super cozy. It was very close to everything we wanted to do. Conveniently located near the grocery store also! What a cute neighborhood. We will be back! ##### Ember K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lynn r. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Not recommend Very clean basic no air conditioning heat was miserable couldn't get in because couldn't unlock the door waiting from midnight sitting in car because she didn't answer the phone or CK text would not recommend or stay here again ##### Lynn r. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny P. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great price, very clean and close to everything Very cute little garage apartment, with an actual garage to keep your car cool and out of the afternoon heat. There was an inflatable bed in addition to the bed in the bedroom, so we were able to make two very comfortable sleeping areas. Kitchen had everything that we needed and we were able to cook small meals to save on eating out each day. This property is in a neighborhood and we felt very safe taking a morning walk, neighbors were friendly. No WI-FI was a bit of an issue, but we didn’t come to PR to watch tv, so it was fine.Would highly recommend this property. ##### Penny P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Patrick W. Feb 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Electrical problems 2 nights without hot water. Croqui frogs, chicken noisy. ##### Patrick W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Diane Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Unfortunately we were not aware that the communication for this reservation required a vrbo account. We had trouble getting information for access to the property. Expedia was helpful. The photo of the beach is very misleading. The property is in a residential subdivision with poor street identification. No where near the beach. Thank God for GPS. We appreciated the garage. The bed was crammed into the corner which made access a little inconvenient. I would suggest a different room arrangement. No Wifi. and the TV did not appear to be hooked up to cable or DVD. While the symphony of frogs and roosters added a tropical flavor to our stay... Getting to sleep took a little longer! ##### Diane Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh G. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Josh G. 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