Award Winning Casa Caribe Del Mar Beach Front Private Home

Casa Caribe Del Mar is truly paradise. Very relaxing and wonferdul atmosphere,. We spent the majority of our time in the backyard in the hammocks, chairs and cabana. the veranda was quite comfortable as well The interior of the home is wonderful and was everything we wanted in a Puerto Rico vacation. We enjoyed snorkeling right at the house and seeing the coral and various fishes, we also took the drive up to Charco Azul and the local lechoneras, very much worth the short drive. Irene was wonderful and we couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our vacation.

In hopes of escaping the crazy commercialized Christmas season my entire family including parents, sibling and all children planned a warm getaway to Puerto Rico. We found Sherry and Casa Del Mar on VRBO and fell in love with the pictures immediately. After a conversation with Sherry we were sure this was the place for us and we could not have been happier. We spent nine most enjoyable days there and were certainly not ready to leave when our stay was up. Irene met us at the house when we arrived and was most helpful with any and all questions. We traveled around the island a bit including a trip to Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park to zip line as well as ferry trips to both out islands. The travel was really unnecessary though when you are in such a beautiful setting as this house is. The pictures are a true reflection of the surroundings. The house was immaculate and well equipped with everything you could need. Both Sherry and Irene were more then helpful with many suggestions and tips to help make our stay absolutely fantastic!! I have already recommended this property to a few people as well as the other properties that Sherry owns. She and Irene were wonderful hosts.

We are 2 families with 4 children ages 6 to 12 that go to different beach front homes every year. We have seen many islands through the years and stayed at other wonderful houses. This one exceeds them all. Spent 9 days here. The island has more activities than any other for all ages. We zip lined, went on a fabulous catermeran tour to Culebra, Deep sea fishing, Jet skiing, Atv Tour, Roasted Pork in Guavate (in the middle of Carite Rain forest) Hiked El Junke Rain Forest and ate at family owed restaurants along the southern coast. Coming back to this home and location was the highlight. House is clean and impeccably taken care of. Large rooms and very comfortable beds. Back yard is like what you see on a post card. There is a Cabana with BBQ and bar that lights up the ocean front at night. Our remaining days when not exploring were spent here. Kids played in the water. very small waves and crystal clear. Got sun, lazed in the hammocks' under the canopy of Palms and snorkeled right in the back yard. This is the first time we are actually thinking of returning to the same location. Everyday was new and exciting. The weather was amazing the sea in the back yard was warm and inviting. The beaches were private an untouched unlike any other we have been too. The management was with such a personal touch. I can not say enough about the attention Irene gave us in helping us to get to our excursions easily. Sherry the owner made the booking process a breeze. Well we loved every bit of our stay. Like so many other all we can say is if you are reading this you should look no further. This little spot can not be beat. Price wise there were 9 of us staying in a 5 star...4 bedroom custom beachfront Caribbean home at rates that enabled us to do all our activities that just accommodations usually cost. You will find yourself home in paradise. There is no doubt why Sherry has the number one rental on the island. For us it is the number 1 rental in the Caribbean. We highly recommend this unique top quality vacation getaway. The Scott and Reynolds Family

My husband and I treated our family to a Thanksgiving week at Casa Caribe del Mar and we had the most amazing time. We so enjoyed having the Sea right out our back door. We rarely saw anyone on the beach and the water was clear and calm enough for us to snorkel out just a bit. We were continually warned about the currents so we were very careful to always stay in groups. The house was very nice, though road noise in the front two bedrooms was a little loud, i would recommend ear plugs or bring a noise maker. My daughter had one on her phone which worked very well for them. When we arrived the power was out which posed a slight inconvenience, but we weathered through and it was back on within 24 hours. Sherry talked about getting a generator, which would be nice, or at the least some good battery powered lanterns as the candles did not give too much light. With that said, the loss of power did not dampen our fun. We ventured out a bit, but so enjoyed the house that we stayed there for the most part, cooking and lounging on the beach. I highly recommend this house. We so enjoyed our stay that my husband and I are heading back in February to celebrate our anniversary.

I could write a book on all the wonderful and special things this house and location offer. We are a family of 9 who wanted to get away and have private time together. Simply the best. Just as described. Loved Sherry had a video before we choose a place as most don't on the web sites. Was even better than the video :) Very Clean and so much character. Beautiful decor throughout. bedrooms have VERY comforable beds and were a great size. Beach was sandy and sea was well......the Caribbean!!!!! steps from the back porch have to walk through a tropical lush back yard to get to it about oh 40 steps and you are on the beach. Got a discount price because it is not peak season in October. When we got there the weather was great. Beach was sandy. Rained last two days and it did bring in winds and made the water rough. Brought in some small stones on the sand too. Weather at the end of our trip is my only complaint but then that is why we got the discount. We ate the best food. Fresh roasted pork and chicken. Had fresh fish brought right to our door 4 times just as Sherry advertized was amazing. We didn't explore much. Our only day trip was up to carite forest right there in Patillas and during our drive to the house we saw how beautiful the island is. Went on this trip for family time and we were happy to stay at the house and vacation there. We wanted to stay a couple extra days but the house was booked. We will plan our trip next year for a longer stay..........Thats right like so many others we will be back. O ctober will be our month for sure. Thank you Sherry for sharing this incredable piece of paradise with others. Conrad Family

We stayed at this property in July and had a wonderful time. We were able to rest and relax, something we don't do here at home. The house was clean and comfortable. Irene was great and just a phone call away when we needed her. Sherry was extremely easy to work with and so helpful by giving me information on Patillas prior to our visit. I can't wait to go back and check out her other properties. Thanks again Sherry for all your help! Looking forward to talking with you again soon!

We were thrilled with our stay at "Casa Caribe Del Mar". The description of the site and the pictures on the website were accurate. The house and property are very well maintained. The property owner is wonderful to work with, and their property manager, Irene, is awesome! We loved the quaint, little beach village that we were in, but we were also able to take day trips to a variety of places--Old San Juan, El Yunque rain forest, sea Kayaking in Salinas, etc.....We would highly recommend a Sunday drive to sample traditional PR roast pork, in the mountain town of Cayey, and also the all day snorkeling excursion to the island of Icacos! We had a fantastic time! We would definitely recommend this place to friends!

If you are smart your search ends here! This is the best a tropical vacation has to offer in a property and location. Came in September 2010 and it rained most days. We still had a great time. Sherry takes excellent care of her guests (please read my 2010 review) and Irene the property manager is always on hand. A great girl. This trip in June was amazing. The weather was perfect. Sunrise and sunsets are breath taking. The house and yard are beautiful. The location can not be beat. One of our favorites were days just relaxing in the back yard laying in the hammocks and taking a dip in the warm waters of the Carribean sea. But we did a lot more exploring this trip and Puerto Rico has much to see and do. Best part is coming back to this tropical paradise at the end of the day. A must do is going to Guavate, Cayey on the weekends they play music with a live band and roast whole pigs! Delisious!!! But there is so much more we wanted to do but ran out of time. We are hooked! We have already booked for 2013. Thanks Sherry for sharing your incredible beachhouse under the palms on the seashore.

This home was exactly as described. We spent a week with 6 family members and everyone enjoyed the house. It is beautiful beyond words! We had some cloudy rainy days and didn't even mind. The view from the veranda is breath taking. We enjoyed snorkeling in the coral reef and all the underwater sea life. This home had all the comforts of being in your own home. I would recommend a drive up the coast as it is incredible. We had a visitor one day, a very large iguana that apparently lives in the back yard(he is easily 3 feet long). The house is very tastefully decorated. Well done Sherry! Speaking of Sherry she was great to deal with, it was like dealing with a friend. Our family is already trying to figure out how soon we can all come back! Just watch the falling coconuts they sound like bombs dropping, but they are great to eat. We also enjoyed shell collecting and found a lot of sea glass. We enjoyed grilling and eating outside every night. We also stopped at the local roadside food stands and had wonderful local food. I would recommend this property to anyone, it will be enjoyed by one and all!!

What a fantastic place. Thank you so much for opening this home for others to enjoy. We arrived and were warmly welcomed by Irene and her son. The house was very clean, cool and inviting. Irene called every day to see if there was anything we needed and even ensured the local fisherman had enough fresh red snapper to feed our party of 10 adults. The swimming as stated on another review is in shallow water, the snorkeling was good but there are lots of other local beaches to explore as well (I recommend you bring water shoes- lots of coral). I loved that there was a book filled with activities, interests and local information for us. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at this home- and am sure you will as well. Thank you both Sherry and Irene- don't be surprised if we are back in a couple of years!!

Saw that this house was booked month after month so we wanted to give it a try. Wow now we know why this house is the number one rental. What a beautiful place and location. We love Puerto Rico and have stayed all over the island through the years. This house and location are just exceptional! Authentic Puerto Rico. Pictures can not describe what you find when you get there. This was one of the best vacations we have ever had and no doubt the best property we have stayed in. Beaches are breathtaking and clean clear water. The house has everything you could need and more than expected. The staff is friendly and Sherry proved all she said is what it is. We highly reccomend this treasure. No surprises and NO dissapointments !!!! REALLY you can not go wrong staying here. You will have a great vacation.

The photos of Casa Caribe Del Mar really do it no justice. My three siblings and I visited Puerto Rico for a week and were thrilled that we found this beach house in a remote part of the island, far away from the insane crowds and traffic in the San Juan and surrounding tourist areas. Several days while we there, we traveled to other parts of the island (all very beautiful), but looked forward to returning each evening to the cozy beach house. The last couple of days there we didn’t even leave the house and spent them relaxing on the back patio or in the hammocks under the palm trees, reading books, watching the lizards in the yard, listening to the waves, and soaking up the sun. The beach, just steps from the back patio, was rarely occupied; saw maybe a handful of people the entire time we were there. We spent hours scouring the rocks and sand for seashells (came home with a bag full of beauties) and watching the hermit crabs run around. Although it’s not a great area for swimming due to the coral and strong currents, the water is great for snorkeling, if you feel the need to get in. (The view of the gorgeous turquoise water and sound of the waves were all we really needed.) As for the house itself…it has so much character, very clean and spacious, comfy beds, running out of warm water was never a problem, and it was great having a full-sized, fully equipped kitchen to store food and cook meals. Being able to do laundry was also a nice convenience. The cable TV and DVD player were great to have in the evenings. Our only complaint was the faulty air conditioner, which would stop cooling if left running for too long and which completely stopped working one evening (just happened to be the day we had gone sailing/snorkeling, got sunburned, and really needed the relief of a/c.) Irene was great, though, and had the repairman there the following afternoon to fix it. As noted by other reviewers, the two main bedrooms are close to a fairly busy/noisy road, but it was not a major issue that would keep us from returning. Earplugs are an easy solution, if you are a light sleeper. Bottom line, Casa Caribe Del Mar felt like a second home, rather than a rental. The owner, Sherry, is amazing and goes out of her way to provide a home away from home. There is no way a week-long stay in a hotel or resort could’ve compared. The house provided much needed relaxation and time away from the bustling city life. I highly recommend staying here!

First tip.....When you are looking to rent a house on these web sites pick a property that has a history and many reviews like this one. It really does matter. We looked at this house last year. Dates were open but we wanted to look at everything before deciding. When we went back to this house on the web site 3 weeks later our dates were no longer available. We then decided on a beachfront property that looked great on the web site but only had 6 reviews 2 of them were bad, but it was cheaper and it was open. Our experience was horrible. I won't go into to much detail, but main things were the house was not clean or well funished!!!! Walls had not been painted in propbably years. Not enough towels or cookware. And the beach was filled with mangoves and NOT swimmable. No pictures on the walls just not what anyone would want to stay in beleive me especially on a vacation that we save up for every year. Nothing homey about it. We felt like we were slumming it in a dive cheap hotel. Air conditiong units in two bedrooms did not work, leaked water down the walls and there was mold from this. we tried to contact the property manager but he never returned our calls. We ended up having all 4 kids in our room because of the mold. The good news is because we were so unhappy with where we were STUCK staying at, that we went out everyday to explore the island. We found we loved Puerto Rico. When we got home we booked this year right away. We were expecting a lot from this house and we were not dissapointed on any level. Sherry was informative and a real pro from the first call. Her manager meet us at the house at arrival and got us Fish and Lobster during our stay. We have 4 children and the house had EVERYTHING! A fully equipped kirchen, beach and bath towels, a pack and paly and high chair for the baby. Even games on the shelves. Central air throughout, The house was a delight. Beautiful! The beach was smooth like glass and clear and warm. Our children sat and played in the sand at the waters edge. We did exploore again to our favorite spots. But coming home to this house was the highlight. Best of both worlds. We will be back to stay at this beach house like so many others. There are probably other good places to stay out there, but for us we have learned that we will spend our hard earned money and our precious family vacation time only in a place with this kind of history bookings and reviews! The blesso Family

Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Caribe Del Mar. The view of the ocean in the backyard is spectacular! The weather was perfect for a winter escape from frigid New England. Comfortable furniture made the porch a favorite hangout to relax and enjoy the tropical breezes. The hammocks under the palm trees were enjoyed by all. The home was very clean and comfortable. The Lordemar beach bar/restaurant is a short stroll down the shore where you can enjoy an appetizer, a meal, or just a Pina colada.

My group of 7 just got back from a 5 night stay - it was heavenly! My husband, our two older children and their significant others and our 11 year old. The house was lovely, plenty spacious and that beautiful backyard - the photos don't do it justice. We can't wait to go back! Irene and Sherry were both fantastic. The Patillas area is stunning and was a great home base for exploring the mountains, rain forest and la pared beach. You won't be disappointed!

Great house has it all! Great beach front. Incredible tropical back yard! Great porch with seating and dining! Great Cabana with new bbq and bar! Great customer Service Sherry knows her stuff! Not surprising that we had a GREAT time! Also we were worried what damage Hurricane Maria had done and found the island to be clean and beautiful Highly recommended

I had the pleasure of staying at this property with my sister, mom and our husbands and kids. It is the perfect place for a restorative vacation with those you love. There were 9 of us and the house was the perfect size to accommodate all of us. Having the beach literally in our backyard was simply amazing. The staff and Sherry were a dream to work with and I would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway and a real Puerto Rican experience. Though this property is close to a surprisingly busy road, the house and property more than make up for that, just bring ear plugs for the road noise and coqui frogs.

This property was absolutely amazing and was exactly as described in Sherry's VRBO detail. Sherry is an amazing owner who was very responsive from beginning to end. The house manager Lizzie was also responsive & met all of our needs. The view outside the kitchen & living room windows was breathtaking. My family and I spent most of our days outside enjoying the beach, reef, wildlife (snakes, lots of iguanas/lizards, egrets), native Puerto Ricans, & the beautiful weather. Keep in mind the weather is beautiful; however, the humidity is high so if you don't mind a lil sweat just enjoy & drink plenty of liquids! If you don't know, Puerto Ricans love their music and you will hear it played very loudly in the cars that come up & down the street. Also, the native frogs called Coquios are numerous in PR & consistently loud most nights. With that said, if you are looking for total peace & quiet, this is not the spot for you, OR, get some really good earplugs. As for the food, we shopped at a local market & cooked some days & we visited Musafa Restaurant which is about a mile or so down the road for some great food & live music. Each time, we had the same waitress named Maribela who spoke impeccable English & her customer skills were fantastic. Thankfully my husband knew a little Spanish; therefore, we didn't have any serious issues trying to communicate w/ the PR natives. Overall the PR natives were VERY friendly. We did a couple of day excursions at Luquillo beach and to Vieques Island. Luquillo beach has the calmest waters I have ever experienced & it was loads of fun. We did a boat ride out to Vieques Island and snorkeled which was absolutely breathtaking. All other days, we simply vacated at our vacation property. We had no issues whatsoever with any bugs or anything else inside the house. As long as you do what you are supposed to do as a renter by keeping the house clean and abiding by everything in the contract & what you discuss w/ Sherry there should be no issues. The only change I recommend Sherry make in her VRBO detail is to remove the reference to a chef because her chef is no longer available if I recall. Overall, this is one of the best vacations we have had in a long time. We simply wanted to go to PR & live amongst the natives to truly enjoy their culture & that is what we did. My youngest son stated that was the best vacay he has ever had. Enjoyed every minute of it & we will be back!!

Casa Caribe Del Mar fulfilled all my wishes during this vacation! All 9 of us were very comfortable! We were all in awe when we arrived and saw how close we were to the beach. My daughter and nephews couldn't wait to go in the ocean!!! The location was great, as I was looking for a quiet place but close enough to market, restaurants, etc. We lost power in the middle of the morning one of the days but the generator kicked in right away! Lizzy was very helpful with directions and restaurant suggestions. Also checking to make sure we didn't need anything! Thank you very much for facilitating the last minute arrangements all for just under $300 per night was incredible and I will definitely be contacting you next time I'm visiting the island!! Sandra, Louis and friends

Casa Caribe Del Mar fulfilled all my wishes during this vacation! All 9 of us were very comfortable! We were all in awe when we arrived and saw how close we were to the beach. My daughter and nephews couldn't wait to go in the ocean!!! The location was great, as I was looking for a quiet place but close enough to market, restaurants, etc. We lost power in the middle of the morning one of the days but the generator kicked in right away! Lizzy was very helpful with directions and restaurant suggestions. Also checking to make sure we didn't need anything! Thank you very much for facilitating the last minute arrangements all for just under $300 per night was incredible and I will definitely be contacting you next time I'm visiting the island!! Sandra, Louis and friends

The house is a true Spanish Hacienda with a Caribbean flair right on the beach. We had two couples and a teenage niece. It was very spacious and yet quaint and comfortable and absolutely beautifully decorated. We had one extra bedroom that my husband used for an office. The small details made this house perfect. Comfy beds good sheets and every possible tool or appliance large and small needed in the kitchen . Extended cable networks and wifi anywhere on the property. The private back yard beach front is nothing less than breathtaking. Sherry is professional and has expert knowledge about this island and Lizzy her manager...well just the best! We asked for fish and she came back with 4 lobsters and said is this ok? LOL...We said oh yes! OMG so delicious The town is very quiet during the week but the weekend it became alive :) Everyone was out and about. We saw families sitting on porches together, little food carts went up with amazing homemade Puerto Rican dishes. Sunday morning we passed the local church and decided to attend the service. We don't speak Spanish but the love in that service needs no language. After service, we were welcomed by so many. We met Sherry's electrician and one of her housekeepers along with many others who know who Sherry is and I would say she not just well know but has certainly made a positive impact on this town and the people. This whole experience was the best we have had and nothing like any other vacation we have been on. Such an amazing property and town so highly recommended.

My husband and I planned our family vacation with our three grown children to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We started out at Casa Caribe Del Coco. We enjoyed our beach side home there a lot, especially the separate master suite and private yard on the beautiful coral beach. However the washing machine had some problems so the manager, Lizzie, generously offered for us to move to Casa Caribe Del Mar, just down the beach. We loved this home as well. It was larger than Del coco and beautifully decorated, had a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of linens. And we couldn't have been happier with the yard and beach there, just beautiful. Thank you Lizzie, for your recommendations for beaches and restaurants and your attention to our needs. We loved the central location of Patillas which gave us a very local feel away from the tourist spots, but close enough to do day trips to them.It was a wonderful Anniversary in a beautiful part of the world. I would recommend Casa Caribe Properties for their great customer service and beautiful properties.

Our family spent 2 weeks in Puerto Rico and 9 days and 8 nights in this one of kind magical paradise. Next time we will not waste the extra days up in San Juan but stay the entire two weeks at Casa Del Mar. This home and property was beyond our wildest dreams for a vacation. Especially after staying in a hotel suite at double the cost. The house was immaculate with plenty of room and the decor was playful, colorful, and done is such good taste. House has everything you need to the smallest detail. But I have to say the beautiful tropical yard and beach front was what made our trip. I heard there was wedding in this yard the month before and I am sure my daughter will get married here next year. Lizzy was great and Sherry is a hands on owner who is professional and very knowledgeable about the island and yet I heard she has a another home in my area. I would love to me her. We highly recommend this home for many reasons. This was an A+ vacation from the customer service the this incredible home and location. Thank you Lizzy and Sherry for a wonderful time.

When my fiancé and I decided on a very small, intimate destination wedding in beautiful Puerto Rico we were so excited when we found this home! It was big enough for our family, had great reviews, and of course a gorgeous beach perfect for a ceremony! Let me just say the reviews and photos just can't do justice to how incredible this place is!! What a dream! From the start Sherry was the perfect host along with her manager Lizzy. They made sure we had everything we could possibly need and that everything was perfect for our wedding. The home was spotlessly clean and the yard beautifully manicured. You can tell that Sherry takes great pride in offering vacationers a gorgeous home away from home in paradise. Just a few miles down the road we found a Frappe stand that was beyond delicious and our favorite food came from any of the stands along the road! While here we drove to Orocovis for the Toro Verde Zipline Park and we took an air taxi to Flamenco Beach - both of these tied for our favorite day trip! I cannot give this home and host enough praise and would recommend to anyone! Whether you are looking for a wedding destination, a relaxing vacation on the beach, or a home base for adventures around the island this is the home for you!

We absolutely loved this home! It's decorated so cute and is very clean! The location and view are breath taking! Our 2 families had kids and adults. We enjoyed relaxing in the hammocks and walking on the beach collecting beautiful sea glass. We highly recommend this home!

We are regulars to Sherry's properties. Del Mar is now our favorite! Perfect for our family. You are right there at the water on a hammock on a lazy sunny day just pinching yourself if this is real. Sunrise and sunsets are unbelievable. I took 100's of pictures. I fished on the shore with my son. We also snorkeled right there. We know we will get a spotless clean House. But Del Mar also has beautiful decor and is fully furnished with everything. Just bring you're tooth brush a bathing suit and a small amount of cloths. Washer dryer towels on property. All you need to cook or BBQ great meals. Boys played Frisbee on the green grass under the palms and swam in the ocean all day. Sherry was friendly and made booking a breeze as always. Lizzy and the girls made us feel at home. This is why this house is #1. You get it all.

We had an amazing stay at Casa Caribe Del Mar. Two families with 4 small kids stayed for 5 nights and had plenty of space. The kitchen (and big barbecue) had everything we needed to cook great meals for both families. We stayed 'home' most days and relaxed in the hammock - but it was easy to take day trips to other beaches and the national park. All in all; everything we could've wished for.

We had 2 families staying here there was plenty of room for all of us. We really enjoyed the view and swimming in the ocean I think my favorite part was sitting on the porch and drinking coffee. We did find a mall and Walmart in Guayama we were able to get souvenirs in the mall at a reasonable price We had Ajaysha bring us Little Italy pizza one night I would highly recommend that pizza place. We did have to spend one night in the ER in Guayama We didn't want to bother Ajaysha that late at night but it would have been helpful since no one at the hospital spoke English lucky for us the Doctor spoke some. I would definitely recommend this house and I would love to come back one day

Just left this beautiful paradise! This was our first experience with renting a private home on VRBO. We are hooked on this is the way to vacation. 4 couples each with our own private bedroom for the price is astounding. This beach house was put together with care to every detail both inside and outside. It is fully stocked with all essentials. All we needed was our cloths and bought our own food. Nicer and newer furniture than I have at home :). The views from the house and yard are out of this world. We watched the pelicans dive in the ocean for fish everyday. The beach was our private space and memorizing. We will be back. We did 3 day trips to Ponce museum, Deep Sea fishing tour, and Pork roast up in the local rain forest. It was great to spend the rest of our time at the house. I think we hit the jackpot on this one. Thank you Sherry and staff for giving us personal service making us secure on an island we had never been too. First class home and priceless setting for our family. Side note: Saw the 1 star new review when getting on the site to write this. They were there about a month before us and can not believe they had such a negative experience. For us there were no mice, no bad odor, all appliances, toilets, washer dryer, hot water etc worked perfect. The house was clean from top to bottom inside and outside. Glad septic did not back up during our trip and understand that frustration. But the rest of that review is really not accurate at all. It is sad that people will rate you and your home based on unforeseen problems that I for one am well aware that you have taken care of. Don't let one bad review every now and then out of years of great reviews dampen your spirit. You have a treasure and you know it. Now so do we :)

My family and I spent a week with my sister and her family in this most amazing home and property. We came together from opposite sides of the US after not seeing each other for almost two years. I wanted it to be perfect and it was. There was plenty of room for us and the house is simply gorgeous. But I will have to say the back yard was the most breathtaking spot on the planet. Tropical plants and green grass ending on the sand and sea. Personally each morning I got up made my coffee and took a swim alone before the family got up. An organic wash in the salt sea was amazing. The water is warm and shallow clean and clear. I felt so refreshed on this peaceful quiet beach. When a home and property is kept in pristine condition like this one there are no worries so this was true and precious quality time for us. Sherry's girls are there to please and very accommodating. Ayesha got us fish and went to the store twice when we called. We had a problem with the dryer and it was fixed by the electrician the next morning. The only real negative is we had to tandem park and it was tricky getting out with the curve on the road. Overall we soaked up the sun, swam in the sea, ate great food did and some sight seeing but most important we got caught up on each others lives as a family. A true dream vacation. We all loved it! Thank you Sherry for everything! The Swanson Family

We had such a lovely time. Your space is just incredible. We had a ball. We took your advice and went on the catamaran tour to Icacos - thank you for that. We went for a hike into the rain forest. We ate at local places we would find on the way. We toured Old San Juan on our last day. Heaven. My favorites: BBQ'ing in the Backyard, Shell Hunting (bring water shoes), Listening to the Ocean, Cooking fresh caught seafood. The People are incredibly friendly and helpful. Tostones. :) Things I wish I could have done: Every Sunday there are little parties with music at the roadside stops - I wish we would have come in time to do that. And I wish we could have hit a pig roast.

This was our fourth trip to Puerto Rico and the first time to this part of the island. Previously we have stayed in Rincon, which we really enjoyed, but wanted something a little more low keyed. There were six adults and two children (ages 1 and 3). We loved Patillas and the home. Right on the ocean. When we first arrived I took my three year old granddaughter down to the ocean and she asked "Is this my ocean?" and I said for the week it was. We were on constant watch for mermaids for her. We made great memories. We did have problems with the sewer backing up but Sherry's staff responded quickly. We did two day trips from this location, San Juan and Ponce and it worked out very well. Drove to Lechon Highway on Sunday where the locals go for lechon. Walked to the restaurants, which was a plus. Discovered the public beach on our last day there and we really enjoyed that. The locals were very friendly and helpful, happy to have tourists. Sherry's staff was very attentive and responded quickly when we called. Bought fresh seafood down the road and it was nice to sit outside and grill. My only complaint is that we didn't stay for two weeks. Next time.

This is our 8th year to come to Patillas for a break from winter. Every year is better than the one before it. Sherry takes such good care of this house, and everything you read in the description is absolutely true! Waking up in the morning to the sound of the surf, the spectacular sunrises, the comfortable seating both in the yard and on the verandah, the view from the kitchen window, actually the view from anywhere in the house, are better than you will find anywhere else. Our grandson enjoyed the sandy play area in the yard, and we all enjoyed gathering for meals on the verandah, just steps from the kitchen. It is truly our home away from home, and as soon as we leave we start dreaming of coming back again!!

Our family stayed at Del CoCo and Del Mar in January. We stayed at Casa Del Mar while our parents stayed at Del CoCo because of the fenced yard for the little yapper pooch they take everywhere with them :). Perfect in every way for the folks and my two younger brothers. Our family stayed at Del Mar and it was just amazing. A very large home for my wife and three kids. The views are incredible and the back yard was spectacular. The ocean is right there and very warm and clear. We loved this yard. The house looked like it came right out of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. This house had it all. Large bedrooms and bathrooms all decorated to lift your spirits with colorful art and bright cheerful bedspreads and comfy beds. The living room and kitchen is as advertized. State of the art and top of the line furniture TV and appliances looked brand new. What a way to spend a vacation. Sherry described both properties perfectly and made the booking process easy. She also helped us plan some outings as a family. Norma who met us at arrival was helpful throughout the week at both houses. I will say without a doubt, over all excellent management and customer service. This along with beautiful homes made this trip a hit. We just booked for next year so this review was due. We would recommend any of Sherry's properties because you know what your getting with her.

A lot of snow here in New York right now and I can't stop thinking about our wonderful vacation in Puerto Rico in December. An early Christmas gift to our family that we now plan on making a tradition every year. Casa Caribe Del Mar is absolutely the best find. Beautiful home and garden out to the sandy sea. Beautifully decorated with top of the line appliances and gorgeous bedrooms and cozy beds. The video was great to watch but it is breathtaking to see it in person. Wonderful family time. Played board games at night, ate delicious local food and met some of the nicest people in this little town. Sherry and her staff also friendly and professional. Very highly recommended. 5 star all the way. We hope to enjoy this again next year. It is a home away from home. Ben and family

My family and I rented Del Mar and Del Sol for the week and we had a fabulous time. Del Mar was perfect for a party of 25, it is very spacious. The house was very clean and comfortable, the pictures on the website is exactly what you get. Every morning we would get up early just to see the sunrise and plan our day. It was so beautiful just sitting, drinking coffee and just watch the sun hit the water. Words cannot do it justice. The staff was amazing, we hired Nyrma for the week to do the housekeeping while we were there and she was the best. The house was always clean and if we needed anything either her or Jimmy would run out for us to make sure we had everything we needed. Irene, Nyrma and Jimmy did an amazing job at both my parties, my guest were very well taken care of, they had only wonderful things to say about them. I cannot thank them enough for making my 50th so memorable. My family and I are already planning next year. Thank you Sherry for sharing this amazing home with us.

We stayed at this beautiful property August 2015. It is getting cold here in Iowa and we are getting ready to book our next trip to Del Mar and find at no surprise that winter dates are very limited. This home is worth working our schedule around the dates left open. The home has character and the back yard and views of the ocean are nothing short of the best. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and home is very clean. House has everything we needed and more than expected. If you want million dollar views from house and yard and just steps from the warmest clear blue water right in the back yard this is it. Del Mar is the best rental we have ever stayed at and we highly recommend it. But book early because this house gets booked fast and far in advance. Once you have stayed there you will not question why. Great Place!

We had a family Reunion and stayed at 4 of Sherry's properties. It is hard to choose which was my favorite but loved the back yard to the sea the best at Del Mar. They were all different in style and architecture but had the most important things in common. Beautifully decorated. Top quality from furniture to linens. Spotlessly clean and a staff that catered to our every whim! Service was beyond what we dreamed. The location of Del Mar had it all with room for us all to congregate on sunny afternoons. It had a beautiful beach and the house just colorful and so much character just gorgeous. It was scary to rent all these homes from the internet. But the end result is this part of Puerto Rico is just what we were looking for in beauty and tranquility. It is truly a special part of the world not many know is there and we were lucky enough to find and we got a great little company down there that knows what they are doing and are the best at it. You can not go wrong with renting from Sherry. Brenda her manager is the best. If you are smart your search stops here. This little town was our dream spot and we will for sure be back!

What a wonderful Wedding-Honeymoon-Vacation! All of our families traveled to Puerto Rico to celebrate our wedding in Patillas, Puerto Rico. Our families stayed in Casa Caribe Del Mar and Casa Caribe Del Sol and honestly the pictures don’t do it justice. The view is beyond beautiful and the pool at Del Sol is a wonderful added feature we used daily after our wonderful adventures throughout Puerto Rico. Kortney and I, our friends and photographer stayed at Casa Caribe Del Coco and were absolutely taken back by the wonderful cozy house. If you are looking for a place to stay, Patillas, Puerto Rico is the place to look, it is centrally located in Puerto Rico and most of the adventures are close. I can’t forget the staff especially Brenda. Our wedding would not have been possible without her. She was on top of every detail, including finding the bakery, reception location and ordering flowers. See you next year Sherry!!!

I had the pleasure of staying at Casa Caribe Del Mar for a trip with my family and girlfriend and we had a blast! This is a beautiful home that is very spacious inside, much more than you would ever need for a beach vacation home. There are 4 bedrooms in this well-decorated home, and plenty of living room and kitchen space. This was great for relaxing and making meals. The yard was beautiful, with hammocks and furniture for hanging out by the sea. A few steps from the yard and you were on the beach! We loved exploring the beach and enjoyed the incredible view. Sherry's staff was great. They were very friendly and gave us recommendations on what to do around the island. We even met them out for a drink on a Friday evening! We took a couple excursions which were a reasonable distance from this southern PR location. It is the perfect distance to provide privacy yet keeps you close enough to the rest of the adventures available on this island. There were several restaurants close to the property that provided us with some "local flair" to our vacation diet. Sherry's staff also helped us buy lobster from the locals that we cooked for dinner one evening. I cannot wait to go back to this home! This was easily one of the best trips of my life. I would recommend this home for all types of vacationers.

My husband and I spent time at Casa Caribe del Mar at the end of May with our large group. We had also rented the Casa Caribe del Sol next door but we spent several days at del Mar as well. It has a beautifully finished interior and was very clean and inviting. There are four good sized bedrooms, and we stayed in the master suite, which had it's own full bathroom as well as plenty of storage for our personal items. The king sized bed was a bonus and it occupied a very large room- we didn't feel cramped at all even after we unpacked most of our luggage. The house itself is very spacious, with a large living room with a TV, a galley kitchen and eating area, and an extensive, palm tree-dotted backyard with lush grass that gives way to a sandy beach. You can walk for a long time in either direction on the beach and I picked up several pieces of sea glass, urchins, and many sea biscuits that would wash ashore. There is even a sea turtle's nest marked near some palm trees just outside the property! When you return in the afternoon and want to relax, there are two cloth hammocks strung between the trees where you can swing and listen to the sound of the ocean as the sun sets. We loved our relaxing vacation at Casa Caribe del Mar and enjoyed experiencing Patillas and the surrounding area via a snorkeling day trip, an outing to a pig roast over the mountain, a drive through the rainforests, and eating out at local restaurants.

Was waiting for my deposit to be returned via a check in the mail before writing this. Finally called Sherry and she told me she sent it via Pay Pal 3 weeks ago (the way I paid it)....whoops! Was deposited in my Pay Pal account on the date she said. So sorry for the delay....My bad! So deposits are returned the way you pay them and in a very timely manner. Actually I should have know as every other experience with this trip was excellent in every way. This property is special! It has that Caribbean feel the minute you walk in the door from jaw dropping views of the gorgeous back yard and sea from the house.... to clean spacious beautifully decorated rooms throughout. Decor has that perfect touch for a family to feel at home. I describe it as quaint, quirky whimsical, colorful and playful. Large TV in living room and a variety of games for both adults and children. Kitchen fully equipped with everything!!!! and I mean everything you could think of needing from every size of cook ware right down to tupperware to store leftovers. laundry room in the house was great with 4 kids with at least 10 towels a day used by the way I could have not washed a towel all week and still had plenty but did not want a pile on the floor of smelly towels. Just how I am. My kids loved the back yard......we all did but most important is they had such a great time. Swimming collecting sand crabs while Ron and I drank wine swinging on the hammocks during the day. I will also say once the kids were in bed we had some very romantic evenings in that back yard together alone in this beautiful setting. Quickly I will mention great food in town. VERY friendly people who all knew Sherry (they called her the blonde Caribe lady) We felt very welcomed especially by Brenda the property manager and her staff. We stayed at the house most days.... did not go out much with 4 kids all under the age of 12 years but did not feel we missed anything. It was the perfect vacation for us. So thank you Sherry we so hope to come back next year.

My family had a wonderful time and the house provided an almost perfect setting! We had 7 adults and my two young grandsons...Sherry, the owner, provided us with everything we needed for them...high chairs, pack 'n' plays, beach toys. I wish that the beach was less rocky and the water calmer but as far as the house and yard it was beautiful and we just loved it. We even loved the beach and water...you learn to adapt:). The roads in Puerto Rico are narrow and hilly and take some getting used to and the noise from the road bothered us at night sometimes...loud cars, etc...but it was better during the week and we got used to that too:). It was exactly the vacation that Ive been looking for and all others will be held up in comparison to this one. If you are looking for all the luxury and amenities of a resort then this may not be for you...but if you want to experience Puerto Rico and the people as we did then you'd love this place. The view of the backyard and beach from the house was outstanding and I'll never forget our first morning there...upon first sight of it as I walked down the hall from our bedroom I was rendered speechless and my jaw dropped open...the definition of 'awe'. We did some traveling but honestly I think we enjoyed our lazy days at the house the most. Irene, the property manager, brought us fresh fish and lobster....all we needed to do was text her. We cooked delicious dinners in the kitchen and ate on the back porch every night that we 'stayed in', spent whole wonderful lazy days on the beach, drank coffee in the morning on the beach and watched the sunrise, played cards every night on the porch until we were so tired our heads dropped. It was simply the best family time ever. One trip we enjoyed was taking the ferry to the island of Culebra & spending the day at Flamenco Bay...check it out on the web if you are interested in seeing one of the 'most beautiful beaches in the world'.

Our family of 7 adults and a two year old granddaughter had a magical time at Casa Caribe Del Mar. The house was spacious for everyone to have their own room and had comfortable gathering places both inside and outside. We had all our meals outside on the veranda while gazing at the spectacular view of the Caribbean. We live in three different states, so getting together somewhere warm during holidays is a family tradition. We went to a couple of beaches where the swimming was better and to the rainforest, but mostly we just enjoyed relaxing and hanging out in the hammocks and chairs on the lawn or veranda looking at the water. In the evening we watched movies that we had brought with us. Patillas is definitely not a commercial or touristy area and we felt we were getting more local flavor than staying in a larger town. The setting at Casa Caribe could not have been more beautiful. The weather was perfect and everyone was happy. Thank you Irene for making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you Sherry for opening your home to people escaping the cold and snow.

We had a group of 8, four adults, four children. The house was a great size for our group, we were very comfortable and had all we needed to feel right at home. What a lovely setting, the kids had a blast on the beach, in the hammocks and of course, the water. We played, we barbecued, we ate out, we visited family in Caomo. For some of us, it was our first visit to this lovely island. It was great to learn about the people, see some of the region and have a beautiful home to enjoy it all! We even got to see the coconuts being cut down from trees next to the property. Thanks to Sherry and her assistant for making this a perfect place for a family vacation! We look forward to our next trip...

We stayed at 2 of Sherry's properties as we had the whole family with us. Both homes are top of the line. This one was larger and very colorful with a lot of charm. Clean large rooms and very well appointed. Honestly this is the dream home right here. House has everything and back yard was the perfect picturesque views with plenty of room to sit and relax or have an evening meal. Hammocks tied to the coconut palms right at the beach. Cabana with bar and barbecue and porch with outdoor couch and chair and two tables for eating or playing cards was so nice. having the house next door with the pool made this the perfect getaway and we are already talking about going back next year. Thank you Sherry for making this booking so easy and getting our deposits back so quickly and thank you Irene for making us feel at home. A+ all the way. If you this home book it. Really these properties are in the best spot in Puerto Rico.

George G.

We are a group of 21 and rented 3 houses. Frankie was great giving us instructions on how to get there and receiving us. We live here in the Island, and being unable to swim at the beach was a downside. Thank God we had a house with a pool, otherwise, it would have not been fun at all specially for the kids. The house was clean and very cute and cozy. The air conditioning unit was not working properly so I couldn't sleep. The rooms have glass windows with no shades, so all the light from outside came through and it was driving me nuts since I need to sleep in the dark. The bed at the master bedroom is way to small, it's more a full size bed than a queen, and hard as concrete so my husband and I were banging each other and I had to go to another bed room which had a foam kind of mattress so I don't know what was worse. My body is still in pain. The fridge was not working properly and our food had to be taken to one of the other houses and have only fruits and water in that fridge. The verandah couldn't be used at all because it had an awful smell. Cats from all around come and urinate the cushions, so the smell was unbearable. This was very disgusting for me since I am very allergic and sensitive to yucky smells. The house has breathtaking views, is very comfortable and good for relaxing. Don't get me wrong, I will rent it again, only if both houses are available, and if the house has all the downsides fixed, otherwise, never again.

Our Family had an amazing time. We stayed for a week, It was an excellent home!!!! Best feeling in the world was enjoying our cups of coffee and enjoying that beautiful view of the Caribbean, while laying in one of the hammocks..lol The home was very clean and beautifully kept. Irene, the property manager, was excellent and very helpful. She went far and beyond to make our stay a wonderful one. We arrived at night and fully enjoyed the beautifully view of hermit crabs every where in the back yard, that was soo much fun, but waking up out first morning to that view, left us speechless, no words for that ..lol The beach is and back yard were pretty private which was wonderful. This was the first time our family stayed at this home and we all loved it very much and are looking forward to enjoying it again.!!! Well worth it !!!! Thank you Sherry!!!

I rented both properties next to each other for my honeymoon and flew a bunch of our friends down as a surprise for our stay in Patillas. Both houses were more gorgeous and accommodating then I could ever imagine. Sherry and Irene were both fantastic, and more than willing to help pull off the surprise. The only negative part of the trip was that the houses and location were so perfect, we didn't want to go anywhere else on the island! We will definitely book here again when we go back.