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Pool
TV, DVD player
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4183 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Río Grande
  • Place, Bahia Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, El Yunque National Forest
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Río Grande

With a stay at this apartment in Río Grande (Herreras), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of El Yunque National Forest and Bahia Beach. .This apartment is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Luquillo Beach and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from El Conquistador Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Bahia Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • The Outlet Ruta 66 - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • El Yunque National Forest - 20 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course - 21 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Parrilla Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nori Asian Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ekelekua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Villa Pesquera Herrera - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prime 787 - ‬17 min drive

About this property

veElegant Villa, Pool, Golf Cart, Beach & Resort Amenities. Secure & Relaxing

Tropical views at Villa Esmeralda, a serene 2-bedroom villa nestled within the prestigious Bahia Beach Resort. Perfect for up to 6 guests.

• Best Feature: Direct access to the beach and a pool area, perfect for relaxation.

• Next Best Feature: Spacious interiors with high ceilings, offering views of the pool, beach, and ocean

• Prime Location:  only 45 minutes from San Juan International Airport.

• Extras: Complimentary golf cart, resort pools, fitness center, and water sports at the Boat House.

Hosted by The Marco Polo Collection, a collection of fine vacation rental properties

*Details about Villa Esmeralda*

The open-concept kitchen and dining area include:

• A fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, ideal for preparing meals or entertaining.

• A counter connecting the dining space with kitchen for relaxed family gatherings.

Convenient Laundry Amenities: For added comfort and ease, a washer and dryer tucked into the property.

*Peace of Mind Amenities*

• Reserved secure parking for your exclusive use
• Features 24/7 security at the resort for peace of mind.

*Bedding Arrangement*

• Master Bedroom: King-size bed with en-suite bathroom.
• Second Bedroom: Full-size bed.
• Living Room: Queen-size sofa bed, perfect for extra guests.

• Central Air Conditioning: features a modern central air conditioning system, ensuring every corner of the property stays cool and comfortable.

• Private Balcony: Step out onto your private veranda to enjoy views of the landscaped pool area, tropical greenery, and the golf course.

*Extras Provided*

• FREE high-speed Wi-Fi if you need to catch up on work or to relax with a good series.

• HD TVs with cable TV so you can follow your favorite sport a curl up for cozy evenings with a good movie.
Master Bedroom: 40” smart TV
Living Room: size 52” smart TV

• Beach toys, see detail below.

* The local area*

Located within the exclusive Bahia Beach Resort, Villa Esmeralda offers access to beautifully maintained grounds, lush tropical vegetation, and endless activities:

• Golf & Tennis: Enjoy world-class facilities right on the resort grounds.

• Nature Trails: Explore scenic paths for jogging, biking, or wildlife observation.

• Boathouse Activities: Rent kayaks, paddleboards, and fishing gear.

• Nearby Attractions: A 45-minute drive to San Juan’s historic Old Town or the El Yunque Rainforest.

• Beach Access: Just 200 yards away, with soft sands and calm waves.

• Heading to the beach? All you need is your bathing suit, T-shirt and sandals. We provide the rest:
- beach chairs
- beach umbrella
- beach towels
- frisbee
- cooler
- volleyball

How “Villa Esmeralda” got it’s name:

We name each of our properties based on the character of the property. This property is surrounded subtropical plants and foliage. Early one morning we were sitting on the terrace. A short rain shower had just passed through the area, and all around us emerald-colored water drops glistened as they fell off the leaves. It was a moment of magic, and the name stuck.

*Additional information*

Guests have full access to:
• The Verandas pool area with BBQ and pool table.

• Complimentary beach essentials.

• A 4-passenger golf cart for exploring the resort grounds.

• Bahia Beach Resort’s amenities, including the fitness
center, tennis courts, and the Boathouse, offering kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles.

• Secure parking for 2 cars.

• Flexible check-in any time after 3PM, and check-out by 10AM.

• Keys will be provided on-site. We will supply the lock box code before guest arrival, on day of checkin.

• A house book with local recommendations for dining, sightseeing, and grocery shopping is provided in the property.

Our team is here to ensure you have a wonderful stay!

• Office Team: Available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–6 PM.

• Supervisor is on duty daily 9AM to 8PM, for any circumstances that require assistance.

• After 8PM our Night Service deals with any emergencies.

• On weekends our team monitors emails.

*Other details to note*

• Minimum age for the primary renter is 25 years. Are you under 25? Ask, you may qualify for a waiver.

• We need to know our guests. So once you book, we will need from you:
Contact details (phone number and email).
Valid photo ID with address.
Acceptance of Rental Agreement.
Names and ages of all guests.

• Smoking is not allowed on the property.

• Pets are not permitted.

• No parties or excessive noise allowed— this is a residential area.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Paddleboard
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

  • Unit size: 1,970 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 13-0984

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veElegant Villa, Pool, Golf Cart, Beach & Resort Amenities. Secure & Relaxing Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous property

Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and peaceful property

We loved this property for our vacation. We stayed with our two young girls and had plenty of room. We loved the privacy of the property and how spread out everything was. It never felt busy and the nature surrounding everywhere was so peaceful. We appreciated and enjoyed all of the beautiful amenities around the property. The food was 5 star! We hope to be back one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved every minute

Fantastic stay. The resort is beautiful with most of the amenities shared with the St Regis, except for the pool and beach area. Though the separate Beach Club is exclusive for residents and was on the same caliber as the St. Regis. The unit was great and comfortable. Use of the golf cart was clutch for such and expansive resort property. And so much to do on the island outside of the resort. 5 stars all the way around.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had an amazing family vacation at Bahia Beach! The condo is perfect and it sits right on the 10th fairway in Las Verandas. The resort is in immaculate condition and the grounds are beautiful. You have access to three different pools and a tranquil beach! The The golf course is in pristine shape and holes 16 and 18 are on the ocean. Tania from the Marco Polo Team was very prompt with several of our inquiries and we were also given a late check out which was helpful as we had a late flight.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

In Love with Esmeralda

Villa Esmeralda delivered in every way for an absolute perfect vacation ... The Villa is stunning and has everything you could possibly need -- equipped kitchen/comfortable beds/abundance of linens and towels/great decor/amazing terrace ... there was even food and drinks left by Marco Polo on arrival day ( amazing touch )! We spent so much time on the terrace with a great view of the golf course -- and were able to cook amazing meals in a kitchen that had everything you could need. And when you went out the golf cart that comes with the unit is such an easy way to get around. The setting itself within the Bahai Beach resort area offers so much -- an amazing ocean side pool, great beach perfect for long walks, great dining choices, tennis, golf, pickle ball, gym , basketball court, kayaks, spa ... just to name a few. The grounds are home to the St Regis and are incredibly well maintained. I can't say enough positive things about this location and villa -- it must be love! We will return again and again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property, but a few suggestions

We very much enjoyed our stay at Villa Esmeralda, the property and unit are beautiful. It was perfect for our family of 3. However, I cannot give it 5 stars due to a few factors. Apparently it was off season so there was very limited to no dining options available at the resort. St. Regis dining was a disappointment and unfortunately that was often the only option. Hosts were lovely enough to set us up with eggs and milk and some basics upon arrival which was certainly appreciated. But knowing local restaurants were also all closed Mon-Wed would have been helpful. AC in the bedrooms was freezing, thermostat doesn’t appear to work. Cookware needs some replacement—pots disintegrating, blender lid missing a key component, no cookie sheet, Tupperware with damaged or missing lids. And the couch needs something to keep it from sliding all over the floor, like rubber nubs on the feet or a rug. These are all small inconveniences but for a premium rental hopefully they can be resolved for future guests. I do want to reiterate we loved the property, the golf cart is a great touch and the grounds are spectacular. Also loved being in between old San Juan and El Yunque. Quiet, remote and just charming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Nice Place

A nice place to enjoy some downtime.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sydney h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home, unwelcoming resort

We loved the condo. The space was clean and well appointed. The host gave us some groceries to start our stay which was so nice! They let us in early which was even more nice! Unfortunately we felt very unwelcome by the hotel. Apparently the week we stayed was so kind of blackout for Las Verandas (the area where the condo is). We were told that we shouldn't use the main hotel pool. We were turned away at all the food establishments except the Beach Club (which isn't ram by the hotel). It rubbed us the wrong way for sure. If we had known we wouldn't be welcome it would have prepared more for dinners. Ended up ordering Domino's one night! Again. Loved the condo. The resort left something to be desired
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Amazing stay, beautiful place. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claribel M., San Juan, PR

Liked: Cleanliness

Our home in Bahia

This is the third time staying at this property. Always feels like coming to a second home; not too big, not too small. The property is perfect for four.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location - luxury amenities

This was a perfect location for our short family trip to Puerto Rico. While the weather was hot enough to keep most tourists away, it gave us a chance to experience the susnset alone on a deserted beach- to enjoy the golf club pool all to ourselves. It was a fantastic property with plenty to do with a family and plenty of places to visit to keep things interesting. A short drive to the grocery store, rainforest, and the nearby beach and boathouse. All around one of the best family vacations we’ve ever had! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2, 2022

Great stay. Only problem was the golf cart to be used did not work and we never got any response about working on that problem. So, no golf cart was available for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome winter vacation- super place. super staff.

We had a great time at the condo on this wonderful resort. The condo is located on the second floor with patio view of a golf course (yes there is an elevator). The condo is very nice, clean and has very nice appliances, dishes, glasses, and sufficient but dated pots and pans. 2 bathrooms are very nice. There is sleeper couch that needs few missing springs added for support. Overall, my wife, 16 year old daughter and I were super happy with the Condo which is well appointed and quiet. There are several Condo buildings that surround a beautiful pool that also has a gas grille and pool table with bathrooms. Using the golf cart, we traveled within the complex for about 2 minute drive to the boathouse and a 5 minute drive to the main Hotel of the St Regis, Bahia Beach. The cost of the resorts passes was included in our booking. This allowed our use of a boat house having kayaks, paddle boards, and an obstacle course on a fresh water pond. Bicycles are also available. There is a beautiful gold course also. There are a couple of restaurants on the the main hotel complex which are nice and convenient. The beach itself is fabulous with soft sand and clear warm water. There is wait staff for the beach chairs along with food and drinks. You do not need to "fight" for a beach chair. There are no people trying to sell you things or bother you. The main pool area is also gorgeous with plants and umbrellas with good shade. This resort is about 40 minutes from San Juan and also close to the El Yunque forest- (do not forget to make reservations in advance on the National Parks web site). We spent a day in Old San Juan and used a parking garage which was inexpensive. We were new to Puerto Rico and we found everyone to be exceptionally accommodating of our lack of Spanish language skills. We used the local super market Ralphs in Rio Grande but we would suggest the Supermercados FamCoop in Carola (Hwy 3 East) as a better alternative. The Condo and the resort truly have beautiful, safe and manicured grounds consistent with a 5 Star Resort. We enjoyed all aspects of our trip. I would also like to say that the booking staff at Marco Polo which facilitated our trip is extremely professional and helpful. We had good communication with them prior to booking and throughout out stay. There was a mishap with the dryer and they responded to our request for repair. This is a great place for a family vacation and we were extremely pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we were looking for

This villa was a perfect place to relax. We could take advantage of all that the community and resort offered - a long beach for strolling ( the water was rough while we were there but I am sure it would be great swimming at another time since the sand was so nice), free bikes and kayaking on a pond, the St. Regis and separate Beach Club pools, etc. the available golf cart was great ( the cart had a flat tire one morning, but management attended to it as quickly as possible, and even credited us for a missed day, which was very much appreciated). The unit itself was spacious and modern and with original art, I would definitely rent it again, if there were just two of us. The second bedroom would be ok for kids but was far inferior to the master so it might not be as good for two couples even though the living spaces were plenty large. We liked location of the unit even though it was a bit away from the beach since it was peaceful and shady on the large patio deck and the community pool was right in front of the unit. Communication with management via text, email or phone was easy and they responded quickly. Finally, most appreciated was the provision of some food and drinks ( bread, milk, coffee, eggs, butter, sodas, beers and some rum) -since it wasalmost dark when we arrived - a very helpful touch that got our stay off to a great start.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

We had an outstanding stay at the Villa.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worth every penny

The entire process of checking in and communication with as smooth as possible. The unit was beautiful and is the full and very clean. Access to the golf cart made the trip worthwhile. So easy to get around and use the resort when you have a golf cart. The staff was very friendly. Our unit was spacious and the beds comfortable. We would definitely stay in this unit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M., Complicated: Austria + US + Ukraine

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Tip to Paradise, Great Apartment

This area is our paradise, we come to the same place every year, and chose apartments depending on availability. This property, golf course, beach, everything there is wonderful! This particular apartment was clean, spacious and have everything you may imagine needing on vacation. Note that rental price includes a golf cart to get around the huge property and enjoy everything it has to offer. Indeed, best address in Puerto Rico.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous

Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Astrid P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Percy villa, perfect getaway!

I’ve been to Bahia many times to visit family and have rented several different villas before. This was my first time at villa Esmeralda and absolutely loved it. The layout, decor, location and views were absolutely perfect. We arrived to some personal touches provided by the villa for us. I’d absolutely highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Termaris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and relaxing family vacations

Villa Esmeralda and the entire complex exceeded our expectations. The adults enjoyed the golf course and activities from the boathouse and the teens loved the boathouse and pool. Certainly, great time together. Love it and will recommend to all family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Axel R., Guaynabo, PR

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for short and Long stays

Villa was perfect for our family and we had TONS of FUN!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, fully equipped spot

This condo was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked and we appreciated having a few groceries on hand right when we arrived. The residences pool is right behind the condo and ended up being our fav spot. We usually had all to ourselves. The only thing that was missing was beach towels as they aren’t available due to Covid. The beach club food is very average for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First VRBO

This was our first VRBO that we have ever booked. The Property was Amazing! Listing was extremely accurate and the management company made the check in and check out process very easy. Would certainly stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Magda M., Guaynabo, PR

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation for the family!

Beautiful resort property. Clean apartment and fun activities. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021