Casa Salinas | A spacious waterfront home

Summary:
We would love to host you at any of our properties. Please find property details below, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions before booking!

The Space:
Casa Salinas is a fresh and spacious oceanfront home in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. This contemporary water front home can sleep up to 12 guests in 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. You and your group will love the amazing ocean views and direct access to Bahía Salinas. The decor is "beachy" and there is plenty of space for large groups to gather and enjoy the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Other highlights include charcoal grill, exposed concrete details, AC in all bedrooms, ample parking, and washer and dryer.

ACCESS TO THE BAY: Casa Salinas offers direct access to Bahía Salinas. The bay has a sandy shore but once you enter the water the sea bed becomes muddy. The shore is perfect for sunbathing but if you want to go for a swim or wade in the water we recommend you drive 5 minutes to Playa Sucia which has a sandy bottom.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- THE ENTRANCE TO THE HOME IS ON THE 2ND LEVEL VIA STAIRS.

- This property is located within the Cabo Rojo National Refuge, which is characterized by a wide variety of ecosystems including hypersaline lagoons, mangrove forests, and subtropical forests. You may experience insects in the surroundings, which serve as an important source of food for over 78 endangered bird species. For more information, please visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/cabo-rojo/about-us

LIVING AREAS:

The living areas and bedrooms are all located on the 2nd floor. This provides for amazing views and better enjoyment of the trade winds. The living room has a large sofa with a flat screen TV and AC. Casa Salinas has a 6 person dining table adjacent to the kitchen and terrace. The balcony has another 6 person dining table and ample seating from which you can enjoy the views.

The 1st floor terrace has additional seating, and 8 person dining table, summer kitchen with charcoal grill and direct access to Bahía Salinas.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

The master bedroom has a king bed and dedicated bathroom. The 2nd bedroom has two queen beds and uses a full bathroom located in the bedroom hallway. The 3rd bedroom has 2 queen beds and shares a his and hers bathroom with the 4th bedroom which has 1 queen bed. All bedrooms have air conditioning.

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.

KITCHEN:

Casa Salinas has a fully equipped kitchen that will work great for extended stays. The kitchen has a 4 burner stovetop, refrigerator, oven, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

GETTING AROUND:

There is parking for up to 4 vehicles on premise. Renting a car is a must if staying outside of the San Juan/Metro area.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance, especially during the peak months of Hurricane Season, which are July to October. Travel insurance is inexpensive and will reimburse travelers for most expenses associated with canceling travel outside of the cancellation window; however, this will depend on what the coverage purchased covers. Make sure to review and understand the options before purchase. Disclaimer: we are not associated with any travel insurance companies.

THINGS TO DO

There are many things to do in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. This part of the island is best known for it’s amazing beaches and delicious restaurants. Here are our top picks of things to do:

Explore the large selection of local restaurants. Some of our favorites include: Annie’s Place, Los Remos, Buena Vibra and El Varadero.

Take a morning/afternoon walk on the sandy area behind the house. Bahía Salinas is not suitable for swimming, as mentioned earlier in the listing.

Cross the street and visit the famous “Las Salinas” or The Salt Flats, which are one of the best and most visually interesting natural treasures in Puerto Rico. The flats are modified for the production of salt.

Relax in the most popular beaches in the area. Some of our favorites include: Combate Beach, El Balneario de Boquerón Beach, and Buyé Beach.

Rent Jet Skis at Boquerón Aquamarine Adventures. This is about 20 minutes away.

Visit the town center of Boquerón. There is a wide array of bars and restaurants to choose from all within walking distance of each other. We recommend you go there late afternoon to enjoy the afternoon and then some nightlife.

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 1 bath towel 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 pm to 8 am, no parties or noisy activities during these hours.

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 12 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!