Villa Pacifica at Mary Lee's by the Sea

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The Space:

Come stay with us at Villa Pacifica at Mary Lee’s by the Sea. Villa Pacifica is a unique 5 bedroom 5.5 bathroom oceanfront home in Guánica which has been hosting guests since 1967. The home comfortably sleeps 14 guests and boasts a balcony overlooking the Caribbean Sea, en-suite bathrooms in all bedrooms, an interior patio with gas BBQ, a 6 person spa, 5 kayaks, and access to a public dock than can accommodate vessels up to 23 feet. There is AC throughout the home and Wi-Fi (which can be spotty at times due to the location). Located within the National Dry Forest of Guánica, this home is ideal for cycling, kayaking, and fishing aficionados.





IMPORTANT NOTE: SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS



For your safety, surveillance cameras are in use on this property. Cameras are located in common areas and outdoor spaces. Please be aware that footage is for security purposes only and is not actively monitored. Exterior cameras face the entrance, balconies, terraces, docks and common areas.





KAYAKS



Villa Pacifica includes 5 double kayaks in the rental rate with life vests for up to 10 passengers. Guests must agree to mind the weather conditions, only use the kayaks at their own risk, and to always wear life vests. There are no lifeguards on duty.





ICE



Ice is a must when staying by the ocean. We have a chest freezer with ice bags for guest use. There are some coolers as well for your day trips.





WATER SHOES



We recommend guests bring water shoes. The seabed off the public dock has a grassy floor and most people prefer to have water shoes on.





STAFF ON SITE



Our property keeper and housekeeper will be on-site during the day, maintaining common areas and tending to the yard. At night, the property keeper might need to access the dock via a path adjacent to the house.





USE OF THE DOCK



The dock is yours to use as much as you like but the dock is not private.





GETTING AROUND AND PARKING



Renting a car is a must when staying at Villa Pacifica. There are no taxis or Ubers. There is space for 3 vehicles in front of the property.





COMMON AREAS



Villa Pacifica has ample space for large groups. There is a formal living room overlooking the balcony with seating for 6 and a flat screen TV. The balcony has a 6 person outdoor dining table and chaise lounges for sunbathing. The dining table seats 8 and is directly besides the kitchen which has seating 4 more guests at the kitchen counter. The kitchen has a full size fridge with ice maker, an additional under counter fridge, stove, oven, and microwave. There is an interior patio with a gas grill and seating. A separate family room with flat screen TV. And finally a finished patio area with a 6 person spa.





SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS



The first and second bedroom are both accessed from inside the home and have a king bed, flatscreen TV, and en-suite bathrooms.



The third bedroom, also accessed from inside the home, features a queen bed, a desk, an en-suite bathroom, and a sofa bed that comfortably sleeps two additional guests.



The fourth and fifth bedrooms are more of an au-pair setup since they are accessed separate to the home. The fourth bedroom can be accessed from the front of the house or the patio and has a two queen beds, flat screen TV and en-suite bathroom.



The fifth bedroom is accessed via the patio and boasts a large private balcony, kitchenette with microwave and coffee maker, and en suite bathroom.



PACK AND PLAY (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY): We can leave a complimentary Pack and Play at the property upon request. This should be requested upon booking or no later than 5 days before arrival. Pack and Plays are subject to availability.





LOCATION



Guánica Puerto Rico is definitely off the beaten path but that doesn’t mean there aren’t many things to do. Here are some of our favorites:



Kayak to Gilligan’s Island. It is 10 minutes away and is gorgeous. We recommend leaving before 10 am before the wind picks up. Kayaking to the island is against the wind, and the way back is with the wind. So if you leave early you can get there easily without fighting the wind. If the wind picks up while you are there, it will push you back to shore.



Hike or mountain bike the Bosque Seco de Guanica trail. The Bosque Seco de Guanica is a state park that is unique in the United States. The dry forest, beaches, and cliffs you will find are very picturesque. We recommend doing this early in the morning before it gets too hot.



Check out the bioluminescent water from the public dock. This doesn’t happen all the time and you need a new moon (no moonlight). Head down to the dock when it gets dark and splash the water. If you are lucky, you’ll see some pretty cool bioluminescence.



Do a day trip to Playa Santa, enjoy the beach, and have lunch at Umami. This white sand beach is a 15 minute drive away. It gets crowded on the weekend so this is an ideal activity for weekdays where you will have the beach almost to yourself. Umami is open for lunch and early dinner from Thursday to Sunday and they take reservations.



Visit La Parguera for dinner and nightLife. One of our favorites is the Yacht Club at La Parguera for dinner and from there you can stroll downtown for live music, drinks and dancing. This is about 30 minutes away.



Hit Copamarina Hotel for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is 5 minutes away from the property and a great option if you want nearby food and drinks.