Coqui's Hideaway Guestbook

Thank you for sharing your little part of heaven here in Puerto Rico. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - from the basket of PR goodies (and that banana bread!) to the daily grapefruit and bananas. Robin especially enjoyed making Pina Coladas

Your thorough descriptions of local attractions were perfect - we chose hikes in El Yunque (don't miss Juan Diego Falls!), kayaking in the Humacao Nature Reserve, and touring Old San Juan with your walking guides.

It was great to be able to come "home" after a busy day and relax by the pool or on the veranda.

Thank you for providing such a lovely location. We'll be sure to recommend!

Thank you again the use of your home while in Puerto Rico. I can tell you that you provided the nicest experience and home that we have ever rented through VRBO. We were completely satisfied and really liked the house, amenities and the property. When coming back to Puerto Rico we will be only looking to stay at your home when staying on the main island. Thanks again for being so prompt about the deposit and returning the left items, we received those a couple of days ago.

What an enjoyable 4-night stay we had at your private rain forest estate! The guest cottage was extremely comfortable, convenient and well equipped for our party of six adults. Everything we could possibly need was supplied.

We also are grateful for your gracious hospitality and your wealth of knowledge around this wonderful part of the island. We would gladly welcome the opportunity to stay at Coqui's Hideaway again.

Thanks again for everything!

Thanks for the opportunity to stay at Coqui's Hideaway. It's really a hideaway and rainforest - it rained 3-5 times during our stay here. We enjoyed your surroundings of the house. We'll definitely come back in the next year and will recommend this place to our family and friends.

We enjoyed our stay here. Ray & Gwenn were great! Thanks guys for making us feel welcomed and at home. We would definitely recommend this place to our friends & family. Thanks!

What a beautiful place you have here! Thank you for your welcome friendliness and helpfulness. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Coqui's Hideaway. We don't want to leave, but there's mucho mas fun to be had - going to Vieques next. Thanks so much again, your guest house is gorgeous!

Lots of thanks to Ray and Gwenn for being such excellent hosts. We had a really nice stay at Coqui's Hideaway. The property is enormous, lush, beautiful, quiet, secluded, and even has a nice pool for cooling off after a hot day in the tropics. The inside is extremely clean, spacious, well-decorated, and comes complete with all the necessary amenities. The location is great for exploring San Juan, Fajardo, and the El Yunque rainforest. Ray and Gwenn are wonderful and friendly hosts who take great care in making sure your stay is pleasant. I highly recommend Coqui's Hideaway as the best place to stay in the northeast region of Puerto Rico.

We would like to thank you for your hospitality and kindness. You thought of every little detail that we might forget on a vacation. You made this our " home away from home" vacation.

Coqui's Hideaway is really Coqui's Hideaway Paradise! It is very beautiful and relaxing. Tiffany, Gisselle and Benji would like to thank you for letting them use the pool anytime they wanted. They really enjoyed themselves, even us grown-ups, too.

We enjoyed the bioluminescent bay at Mosquito Bay in Vieques. You were right - it was amazing. Everyone should have the experience. We had so much fun snorkeling- even my 3 year old was snorkeling! We all had a great time. Thank you for the sunblock suggestion - it helped a lot.

My sisters-in-law enjoyed you home so much they don't want to go home. My kids and sister-in-law enjoyed picking the grapefruit and walking around the yard and looking at your beautiful flowers.

Our vacation was too short to enjoy every moment of your paradise. Wishing you both all the success in your paradise. Thank you for make our vacation a vacation to remember. Hope to come back soon.

We have had a wonderful, wonderful week full of adventure and fun. Thank you for everything you have done for us, above and beyond. We especially enjoyed all the fruit trees. Thank you, also, for the invaluable information on things to do. We have had such a good time!

We had a wonderful time staying in your rental. The location being close to so many activities was perfect. The book on "things to do" was invaluable as well!

We were long overdue for a family vacation. We had a WONDERFUL week in Puerto Rico. You guys are awesome in the hospitality field. There was nothing we needed that you guys didn't provide in advance or provide when we asked. The accommodations made us feel right at home and not like we were on vacation, and we proved that by leaving one of our teenagers home while the rest of us hit the shopping scene one last time. Your book on things to do was VERY informative, and your knowledge of PR was incredible. Keep doing what you do because you do it so well. We hope to be able to visit with you guys again one day. Thanks again for EVERYTHING!!!!

My husband and I have been to PR a few times now (my husband was born in Mayaguez), and we've stayed in many different places. I must say this has been my favorite! The cleanliness, the view, the flowers & fruit trees, the pool & sitting area ... it's a little piece of heaven. My husband and I have already told some of our family members that this will be where we stay in PR from now on. Your hard work is very much appreciated.
This was the first visit to PR for my parents and they loved your place! Thanks for everything.

We enjoyed our "girls weekend out" a lot. Everything was perfect. We definitely will come back. You guys are so lucky to live in this little bit of paradise. Thanks so much!

Our stay at Coqui's Hideway has been marvelous. We have enjoyed it very much. Best of all was the pool, it was perfect for happy hour! Without doubt, we will return on our next visit to Puerto Rico.

You guys really thought of everything. Our kids loved all the games, DVDs and the pool. We enjoyed having dinner on the veranda while watching the sun set. The Pina Coladas, banana bread and fruit were delicious. Coqui's Hideaway was everything that I hoped it would be after booking it online. I highly recommend this place to anyone, and we will definitely be back. We wish you continued success and thank you for making us feel at home.

Your piece of paradise is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. We enjoyed the view, the pool, the fruit trees ... everything. Thank you for the great advice on what to see, what to do and how to get there. If we can swing it, we will definitely be back. If you are ever in the Pacific NW - look us up!

We indeed had a wonderful time at your home. Your attention to detail and wealth of knowledge about the area were amazing. If we had it to do over again we would have stayed at Coqui's for our entire vacation! Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. You are living a dream!

There aren't any words to really describe how wonderful and peaceful it is here. "Paradise" and "Heaven" wouldn't be enough. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Thank you so much for providing us with this wonderful place to stay. We all had lots of fun. We wish you luck with all that you do. Thanks again.

It is very difficult for us to find the words to express how grateful we are for your genuine and unselfish hospitality. You have created a paradise, a garden full of undeniable love. The love our Lord and Savior spoke of in the book of Matthew "Love one another as I have loved you." This place has an atmosphere of peace, tranquility and beauty. When we view the scenery from the balcony, all we see is how awesome God is to have blessed us to stay here out of all the places we could have chosen.

We had such a wonderful stay...we truly felt at home thanks to your wonderful thoughtfulness and preparation. You have every little detail taken care of which made our stay so stress free. The location was nice and central to all the things we wanted to do while we were here. It couldn't have worked out better. Thanks for everything.

You all were the perfect host & hostess. Loved the accommodations. Will recommend to our friends. Hope to see you all again.

It was fun here. We enjoyed meeting the Coqui frog, swimming in the pool, hiking in the rain forest, and meeting Maya & Peso. We had a very comfortable stay.

The area is gorgeous. Thanks so much for the native fruits and the wonderful stay.

We will recommend Coqui's Hideaway to our friends.

PS - I think you'll be seeing (some of) us again!

Thank you guys so much for letting us stay in your lovely house. Everything is beautiful here, and we're so glad we got the opportunity to experience a little bit of paradise outside the hustle & bustle of San Juan.

Your villa is absolutely divine! So relaxing & peaceful. Beautiful view, gorgeous landscaping, and true hospitality! The pool is a bonus! It truly is home away from home. We look forward to visiting again.

Thank you for everything. We had a great time and hope to come back again and bring our other children.

Thanks for everything. The house was great. It was spotless & had everything we needed. We had a busy 2 days in Old San Juan & El Yunque, and enjoyed it all. Thanks again.

We had a wonderful repeat visit. Too bad it wasn't "extended" this time. Clive enjoyed his play dates with Maya. Thanks for the fruit as well. Also, your banana bread is the best. Thanks!

"Our Honeymoon!"
Staying at Coqui's Hideaway was the perfect way to continue celebrating our recent marriage. Our visit to Puerto Rico was even more special because of your hospitality. Thank you for making us feel so welcome in your home and for being part of the start of Carla's and my memories together.
PS - The property is amazing with the view, the flowers, the fruit and the trees. Thanks again and well done.

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with our family.
We enjoyed our stay in Puerto Rico.

There are occasions that we know we will stay with us forever. This has to be in the top 3 for Kathi and I. A magnifico week of endless surprises and delights, and it wouldn't hav ebeen possible without you two right in the middle. Please come see us in our "center of the universe" north -- Land of Perpetual Air Conditioning -- when your heat becomes too oppressive. Thank you for your kindness and consideration.

The Pace family thanks you for all the extra help and advice that you both gave us all. The accommodation was "the best". The views unbelievable. The "coqui" was a perfect neighbor, and though not seen, made his presence known. The fresh fruit was "yummy".

Thanks for everything!
You have an amazing home.
Thank you for letting us stay in it.

Thanks so much for letting us enjoy this beautiful property. We think this is a gold mine in every way. Thank so much Coco for playing with us, and to her siblings for their support Morris said "What a great place this was!" Madeleine said "Unforgettable!" Arthur said "Can we stay in Puerto Rico?" If you ever come to Chicago, look us up.

We had a wonderful stay at Coqui's. The grounds are magnificent. A tropical paradise. We won't soon forget the fragrant tasting (and juicy) grapefruit. Your graceful hospitality is appreciated. We will be back next year.

Unique way to attend a conference at the Rio Mar!
We thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the Rain forest and your lovely home and set-up. All the best with your hopes and dreams.

We enjoyed our stay here at the hideaway - the accommodations, the setting & our hosts! Thanks for sharing your place with us. Best wishes for your continued success here in PR! You're welcome at our place if you ever make it out the the Pacific NW.

Thanks for letting us stay here.
We really enjoyed it.
Great place.

Thanks for the wonderful accommodations & great hospitality. You really thought of everything & we were pleasantly surprised throughout our entire stay. Your New Year's Eve recommendation was great, by the way, as the view from the balcony was spectacular. You can expect to see all of us again in the near future. PS - Your banana bread rivals my grandmother's -- it was delicious!

Our stay here was wonderful! Your place is beautiful and you have thought of everything. All the extras were much appreciated! We enjoyed the views and solitude your location provided. Central to all that we did. Enjoyed hiking in the rain forest, snorkeling off the Spread Eagle II, the biobay in Vieques, Old San Juan, and exploring the island. Great food recommendations and day trip ideas! Loved the flowers on your property. Thanks for creating such a wonderful place to stay while visiting Puerto Rico. We all loved it here! Thanks again for your hospitality!

Thank you all so much. We had an incredible time here in Puerto Rico. Your Hideaway provided the perfect home away from home. Your hospitality has been greatly appreciated and your warmth did not go unnoticed. The views from this Hideaway are spectacular and very convenient. There is nothing more that we could have asked for to make our stay more enjoyable. Coco Beach was amazing, and the rain forest a lovely experience. Thank you once again for your hospitality.

It was wonderful to be able to return to your immaculate home after my emergency appendectomy. You have been so helpful and gracious. Thank you!
Your knowledge of Puerto Rico is interesting. We appreciate the many day trips you have organized.
As we leave this morning, we will treasure our memories of this amazing place. You are a very special couple. May all your dreams come true.

Wow!! We enjoyed staying here so much. Your hospitality can't be beat - and the "extras" here are just fabulous. The location was perfect. Thank you for all your work to create a first-class place to stay.

We had a wonderful stay at Coqui's Hideaway. Enjoyed coffee on the deck in the morning & "happy hour" in the evenings. All the information provided was very helpful. We spent one day at El Yunque hiking. Loved the rain forest & the beaches.

I really like the place. The rooms, the kitchen, everything! My favorite thing in the house is the bean bag chairs in the living room. Thanks for letting us stay here. And, also, thanks for letting Maya stay for a few evenings.

Thank you for being such wonderful hosts. When we had a question you were right there (directions, places to eat, activities, etc.), but never in the way. The kids had a great time on the property. Thanks again for everything. I'm sure we will be back.

Stay here was extremely pleasant and enjoyable.
Hope to come back again.

Muchas gracias por todo. Excelentes condicion es su apartamento. Que disfruten la piscina al maximo. Que Dios los vendiga.

Thanks so much for your hospitality. We really felt like home but, of course, better. The kids are saying they're already missing playing with Coco and Maya. It felt like family here even though it was a short vacation (we think). Definitely, we will be back soon and enjoy your pool Heading back to New Jersey

Thank you for your hospitality. Your home has everything we needed for a nice getaway. Will recommend to family & friends. The girls enjoyed playing with Coco. We'll be back! PS - The fruits were great, especially the bananas.

Thank you Ray & Gwenn for inviting us into your beautiful home away from home. It was very comfortable & had all you could need. We hope to come again and visit Puerto Rico & its beautiful surroundings. God Bless
PS - Love the flowers!

Thanks so much for the wonderful place to stay. We had a great time hiking in the river and visiting the rain forest. The boys really appreciated that Gwenn caught a coqui for them. The fresh fruit was wonderful - both eating it and seeing all your fruit trees - thanks for the tour. We'd love to come visit again someday.

In Spanish, "querer" means to want, to desire, to love. "Amar" means to be in love with passionately. La familia de Allbritton ama Coqui's Hideaway! Hasta pronto!

Staying at the Hideaway was just wonderful. We couldn't have asked for better hosts. Your property is amazing, it is truly a home away from home. Everything we needed was here, and that's tough when you're traveling with six. The kids loved playing with Coco in the yard, and the visits from Maya really made them smile. Thank you for a great week and good luck in the future. We will be spreading the "Coqui's Hideaway" word back home, and look forward to visiting again.

The pictures of Coqui's Hideaway are accurate, but they don't tell the whole story. The rooms are immaculate, the scenery gorgeous, and the sunsets are breathtaking! The unit is large, has everything you could possibly think of wanting, and we were greeted with a fruit basket and banana bread. Coquis (frogs), roosters, goats, parrots and other sounds of the rainforest are ready for you when you awaken, no sounds of the city at all - aaahhh. Local grocery store right around the corner for food supplies, and pretty central to many beaches, Camuy Caves, and Old San Juan ... and don't forget about the waterfalls at El Yunque! If you're even thinking of staying at Coqui's Hideaway - don't hesitate. Perfect.

Thank you for such a wonderful place away from the "touristy" areas. You have done a very good job - not only with the physical surroundings, but also the welcoming hospitality. We certainly will be back.

Thank you so much for your kind hospitality! The Hideaway was a lovely, comfortable home-away-from-home. You thought of everything! We're already trying to figure out when we can return.

We had a great week here in PR. We went to Culebra, and the Vieques bio-bay with East Island Tours. Both trips were first class. We spent a day on Icacos snorkeling and beachcombing. Captain Mingo does a great job and is very friendly. We hiked to the top of El Yunque, and did other shorter trails in the rain forest including La Mina Falls. We recommend a long drive on Route 186, it is challenging but there are many great views. Thanks Ray and Gwenn for providing a perfect place to stay.

Thank you for a wonderful evening. Could not have asked for a greater place to stay! You guys have done a wonderful job -- everything is so pretty! Thanks again!

Thank you for such a wonderful time in Puerto Rico. The villa was amazing. You guys thought of everything when it came to providing a home away from home. Renting out a villa was an experience worthwhile. Living in a hotel probably would not have been as relaxing. The roads made us a bit anxious at first; but after about a day, we were more than comfortable with them. Thanks for quality living, recommendations as to where to go, and directions to get there. We loved the rain forest and Old San Juan. We will be sure to come back and visit Puerto Rico again. You guys are the best.

It was great seeing you again after 4 years. You've done an excellent job of building a home for yourselves and your guests. All of your recommendations for food and recreation were wonderful. We would have spent many days in the rain forest if we had the time. Maddy also had a blast playing frisbee with the dogs! They were so cute! Thank you for being such good friends and good hosts.

Thanks for having us and sharing your lovely home away from home. It's a welcome relief from the usual hotel accommodations we're used to, especially in a place we've never visited before.

We really enjoyed Coqui's Hideaway - the scenery was beautiful, the house had everything we needed, and your "insider scoops" were a terrific help. Thank you for your warm hospitality.

Thanks for your unending hospitality and help. I'm sure that without your directions we'd still be driving aimlessly around El Yunque.

Absolutely perfect for a get-away, and with a vista around every corner. My one wish would be that the roads be a little wider, or the traffic somewhat slower.

Thanks you for having us, we had a great time.
The island is so amazing!
 

You guys have been wonderful! Thank you so much for all the help that you have given. This was a great place to stay, we could hear the rain & wildlife right outside the windows. We will definitely come back to visit & suggest this wonderful place to others, as well! Thanks!

I can't imagine a better home away from home. You two have created a beautiful, relaxing place, and your recommendations were most helpful.

What a privilege to stay in such a wonderful place! We had a great week ... thanks for being so generous with your time and hospitality. Our boy, Robin, loved learning about your fruit trees, and playing with the five pups! Hope to stay here again.

Thank you so much for hosting us at your absolutely beautiful place.

I really wish we had more time to talk! Now we are leaving without properly saying "Good Bye", but I know that you'll understand.

Your location is perfect for everything! We are leaving with many memories & lots of stories, but most importantly - the sun tan!

Again, thank you so much for everything! Let us know when you are in New York!

Selecting a place to stay in while on vacation can be challenging for the do-it-yourself interneter. You guys have put a lot of work and a labor of love to create a tropical paradise.

If there was something we hadn't thought of, you did. Attention to detail was not spared. Everything was meticulous. Coqui's Hideaway became more than just a home away from home. You all were great, including the "5 girls". We'll be back!

We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation in this delightful home. Very organized, well-equipped & spotless, as well as charming. Great location! Lovely view. We liked Luquillo Beach & Piñones. Hope to return next year. Baby Clive loved the bananas. Good luck with your farm & thanks for everything!

What a great place. It's just a short drive from San Juan, but it feels like another world. The house is incredibly clean and has everything you need. I probably could have spent the whole weekend just relaxing on the property and still felt like I went somewhere great. The price was a real bargain. Eating fresh fruit right off the tree -- that was priceless.

We just returned from a long weekend at Coqui's Hideaway. The villa was immaculate, very comfortable and private. The grounds are beautiful, I couldn't get over the amount of plants and fruits growing on the property. My favorite spot was on the veranda overlooking the property, mountains and sea.

Coqui's Hideaway is the perfect place to retreat at the end of a day exploring the island. My favorite trip was to the private island Icacos spent snorkeling, relaxing and swimming.

The hosts, Ray and Gwenn, were wonderful and gave us tips and advice about the island. I will definitely recommend the villa to family and friends and hope to return again.

Immaculate home. Perfect hosts!
You thought of everything.
Thank you!

Thank you so much for this great vacation. My fiancé and I had an unbelievable time here. Your place is beautiful. I hope to be back here soon.

We're back in Chicago surviving snow storms. I wanted to thank you, with much gratitude, for such a beautiful and comfortable house. We enjoyed it thoroughly, and we're certainly coming back - possibly next year. We immediately recommended your place to our friends. I can tell you that the stay at your house was the highlight of our trip - beautiful place, beautiful house, beautiful owners!

The hosts/owners of Coqui's Hideaway have done a great job of making this villa comfortable, well appointed, tastefully decorated and most of all CLEAN. (Having stayed at another local guest villa we cannot over emphasize the cleanliness of Coqui's Hideaway.) The villa provides you with all the comforts of home.

The property is close to El Yunque, and centrally located between Fajardo and San Juan. It is a perfect retreat for exploring the metro areas and the northeast side of the island.

You should not miss the bio bay, a hike to the top of El Yunque and a day exploring Old San Juan. Your hosts Gwenn & Ray are there to assist with directions or suggestions for activities. After returning from your day's activities you get to unwind and enjoy the view from the veranda.

Coqui's Hideaway is a perfect alternative to hotel vacations.

Thank you for a great week in Puerto Rico.

It was my first visit to Puerto Rico and it couldn't have been a more pleasant experience.

To celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary, my family rented Ray and Gwenn's "hideaway". As a surprise, Ray and Gwenn arranged to have a bottle of chilled champagne, sweet strawberries, cheese and candles all set-up and waiting on the Veranda for our arrival ... the company and the view were wonderful.

Since the temperature was close to 85 degrees, I was very tempted to extend my stay a couple extra days. I didn't want to think about returning to 25 degree weather in PA.

Ray and Gwenn were exceptional hosts, helping us with directions and recommendations on places to go and sites to see.

All in all, I hope I get the chance to visit again very soon.

Coqui's Hideaway was a perfect alternative to the stuffy local resorts. It was peaceful and VERY close to the Westin and other local resorts. I would highly recommend staying here and will stay here when visiting PR again. Thanks.

Thank you, Ray and Gwenn, for a most excellent stay at Coqui's Hideaway. I love how you have worked hard to make this a home away from home. The grounds are so peaceful and open. The natural setting is wonderful. I wish we could stay longer and enjoy it some more. We will recommend you to our friends and family. Best of luck with the Flower Farm and Coqui's Hideaway!

We truly enjoyed our Christmas holiday at Coqui's Hideaway. Ray & Gwenn made us very welcome! Inside the rooms are bright, airy & clean - outside you're surrounded by rain forest. I personally loved waking up to the sound of all the birds every morning. And the extra little touch on Christmas with Coqui's eggnog was great! (would love the recipe) Thanks soooooo much!!

What a lovely getaway this business trip has turned out to be after our stay here at Coqui's Hideaway. Thanks so much for your hospitality.

Thanks for being just a great host ! We really enjoyed staying at Coquis Hideaway. The location of Coquis Hideaway is perfect - it's in the rain forest, secluded & private, though close to Luquillo, Fajardo and San Juan. I will definately recommend your place.

Thank you both for allowing us to stay in this lovely house. It truly was extraordinary! The house, and the atmosphere in general, was spectacular. We will definitely consider returning for a second vacation. Puerto Rico is amazing, and it's really inspiring to see how it has maintained its cultural and environmental roots while still progressing technologically (ex. the Arecibo Observatory). We loved our stay here and thank you once again for an outstanding accomodation!

Thanks to Ray and Gwenn for giving the O'Hare family a "Happy Thanksgiving" reunion. I enjoyed our two hikes, swims and bike ride along the ocean! Your apartment is lovely and comfortable. Times we spent taking in the view from the porch, with people I love, were cool. You are the best guest house keepers.

Spent a most enjoyable week surrounded by the natural beauty of Rio Grande. Was able to view the ocean and mountains while relaxing on the beautiful veranda at Coquis Hideaway. Touring Old San Juan, Fajardo, etc. with its quaint shops and narrow sidewalks is very interesting. Visiting the rainforest, waterfalls, nature refuge, lighthouses, Bacardi Rum Factory, the beautiful color of the ocean, alone, is worth the trip.

Did the bioluminensence tour in Fajardo - very cool. Old San Juan was also very interesting, especially the free rum drinks at the info booth. The best part of the trip was staying here among the Puerto Rican people - much better than a resort! Thanks!