Coqui's Hideaway Guestbook

Thanks for a great vacation place! Your attention to detail & extra thoughtfulness ("re-supply" of grapefruit & bananas) is just outstanding. Due to the non-cooperative weather, we'll have to return to do the outdoor activities! But, we found lots to do, making us museum experts, among other things.

No question we will be recommending Ray & Gwenn's Coqui's Hideaway. Next time, we'll add in more time just to soak in the ambiance.

Thank you for helping us to have a wonderful time. Your home, the grounds and pool have helped to total a very special vacation! Your spot here in Rio Grande is perfect. The fruit basket, banana bread and goodies were a special touch. All our friends will be hearing about your place. We could not have had a better place to stay. Your home and hospitality are great.

I loved staying in Coqui's Hideaway. This place is very beautiful. I can't wait to come back in August 2010. Also, thanks for all your hospitality. This place is very good for kids.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Coqui's Hideaway! It was exactly the kind of place that we were looking for (and more)!

Our 15-day vacation began with all 6 of us (our son & his girlfriend, our daugther & her fiance, my wife & I) taking a family cruise on the Carnival Victory, Jan 31 - Feb 7. It was an "action-packed" cruise with a different port of call every day! We just knew that we'd be tired out after traveling and accommodating the younger generation's pace! LOL

We really appreciated Ray's help in accommodating all 6 of us for 1 night. Thanks to the change in a flight schedule, the "kids" were able to take in the Bio Bay excursion with us on the island of Vieques. We had read Ray & Gwenn's excellent review of it on PuertoRicoDayTrips.com, and were NOT disappointed ... it was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. We also took a few other self-guided tours during our stay here in Puerto Rico.

El Morro is a "must see", along with a meal in Old San Juan, and a visit to Condado Beach. Camuy Caves and the Arecibo Observatory were also interesting and amazing. Closer to "home" here in the north-east were visits to El Yunque, where we hiked the Big Tree Trail, saw the tower and Coco Falls. It was also quite necessary to visit Seven Seas and Luquillo Beach.

In closing, I'd just like to say a few more words of appreciation for the obvious effort and care that is SO evident, in so many ways.

The accommodations themselves were very clean, quiet, relaxing and private. This was a welcome change to bumping and jostling with hordes of people on the ship and in port.

The real delights are in the details ... everything from the web sites to the labeled light switches! The gardens, the pool, the gas grills, even the refrigerator and deck chairs at the pool ... all I can say is WOW! The goodie tray, the banana bread, the beach gear ... and much more! The tour binders, the driving directions ... these are things you don't even expect (or get) at the high-priced "resorts". Thank you so much!

I am right where I need to be.
Thanks for all.

Thank you so much for sharing "your" Puerto Rico with us. These first two days have been a welcome experience. We will be back, very soon.

Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home. We think you've got life all figured out! And we really enjoyed our time here. It was, of course, too brief - but we never like to leave the island.

It's amazing that we just came from a high-end resort (the Rio Mar) but didn't feel as though we were truly "in paradise" until reaching your beautiful home. There was something truly relaxing, home-like, and heart-warming about grilling at the pool, fixing our meals, and spending family time together at Coqui's Hideaway. You have definitely made this a memorable visit for us at one of our favorite places.

Coqui's Hideaway is definitely in our thoughts for our next trip to Puerto Rico.

PS - We are looking forward to exploring Piñones on our way to the airport. Thanks for the recommentation! Also, the rainforest was awesome! We did pack a picnic lunch - also a great suggestion!

Before our arrival here, we ate at the kiosks & visited that beach - always fun! And we recommend the restaurant Antojito's for great authentic Puerto Rican food - good food, fair prices and a kids' menu. Try the red snapper and crab mofongo.

We really enjoyed ourselves! This is the perfect hideaway, yet close to lots of attractions. We visited Rio Piedras, the Outlet Mall, Ponce (El Vigia Cross and the Serralles Castle), Old San Juan, Luquillo Beach, the Bio Bay by electric boat and El Yunque (Mount Britton Trail). Your guidebooks were priceless! Thank you so much for your hospitality and sharing your beautiful home. We briefly enjoyed the pool and the lovely view, and would have spent more time there but the weather did not cooperate.

What a great way to start the year! The information that you provide & the research that you do allowed us to take part in activities that we normally wouldn't. We loved the 2-hour Segway Tour through Old San Juan, the Biobay Tour through East Island Excursions from Fajardo to Vieques, enjoyed riding bikes on the boardwalk in Pinones, had a great time watching the Baseball Game in Carolina, and (my favorite part) the Yunke Zipline! Thank you for attending to every detail, from the info via email before we arrived to ensuring your guests have everything they need to have everything they need to have a relaxing vacation. We can't wait to return! We have several things we want to do next time, such as hang gliding (I'm still trying to talk my husband into that one).

Our stay at Coqui's Hideaway could not have been better! We were delighted with the accommodations and truly appreciated your warm welcome. Your suggestions for food and activities were very helpful. We had a lovely day on Luquillo Beach and snorkeling in Culebra. We will enthusiastically recommend your guesthouse to our friends. We think you should publish a guidebook on Puerto Rico! And thanks for going above and beyond when Avis ran out of cars.

Your Puerto Rico "dream" was shared with us during our first stay on the island! Thank you so much! We appreciated your many many "efforts to please". Everything was organized making the stay comfortable, things like the binder and labels to help us through the stay. Meals from El Verde were so delicious, even for the picky eaters. No need to do cooking. The pool and its surrounding are perfetly planned for "fun". The waterfall trip was awesome. Let's not forget the "goodie basket" on arrival, and the pleasant surprise of fresh-baked (warm!) brownies and cookies on Christmas Eve (sorry, we didn't leave any for Santa). We leave with very fond memories.

Great job, Gwenn. All was wonderful. The unusual fruit surprises were a treat. We will recommend a stay at Coqui's Hideaway to all. Thanks for getting the strawberries. I was going through withdrawal. We love your house and the grounds.

Our stay at Coqui's Hideaway has been a real pleasure. You have gone extra mile to assure that everything was as promised and that we could relax and enjoy this part of our visit to Puerto Rico. Thank you! We will thake wonderful memories back to Texas with us. This trip to Puerto Rico has been long-anticipated. Your hospitality and friendliness have done a great deal to make a dream come true.

Your home is a paradise! Your attention to detail is incredible and we could not have found a more beautiful place to stay while in Puerto Rico. On our trip, we visited Luquillo, Rio Grande, San Juan, El Yunque and Yabucoa, but we hope to return soon to see more of the island. Thanks for all your hospitality!

Thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations. They have made our stay that much more memorable. The house is simply perfect for a nice getaway and the pool was a real special added touch ... we loved it, especially the kids. A special thanks to you for taking some moments to take Nicholas around the yard to show him the fruit trees and such. These memories will stay with him for a very long time, as will with us too. Cristian will not remember this trip, but we took plenty of pictures & video to show him his first vacation when he grows up. Thanks again.

As we prepare to leave, we look back on our arrival and it seems like it went so fast. But even in our short time, we did a lot.

Our calves are still reminding us how we hiked down to La Mina Falls in El Yunque for 40+ minutes one way. That said, it was worth it — every step.

We enjoyed swimming in your pool and walking the grounds. Your landscaping is superb. I took many photos of your tropical foliage to remember the view. The view from the balcony was phenomenal, especially at night.

Today, we visited the Reberto Clemente Coliseum and watched Los Gigantes del Carolina practice for their game. Too bad it was rained out. Oh, and our son Joey got a ball from one of the players. He's a baseball player and we're all big baseball fans.

Then, we spent the afternoon at Luquillo Beach and we ate at the kioskos ... yum!

As we fly back, we'll remember your beautiful home with all the amenities.

Thanks so much for the beautiful house & grounds/gardens you've created that have made our little family vacation a very exciting one. The gardens are absolutely beautiful, and we enjoyed very much being out in the pool. Also, thanks for the information about getting to the beaches and El Yunque forest. We enjoyed our time here very much!

You have a wonderful home - we want to thank you for sharing it with us. The hospitality you both provide is so heart-warming. Everything, from "how to" and "where at7quot;, the welcome basket, the impeccable attention to details you provide, and the wealth of information you provide is out of this world.

The views are spectacular, the fruit trees & landscape, and your suggestions and your own experiences captured in your info books is so very appreciated.

El Yunque, the observatory at Arecibo, the beaches, the forts and even small towns like Carolina and Canovanas were great to visit.

El Verde Restaurant is wonderful - as is kiosk El Favorita @ Luquillo Beach. On our last night, we ate @ Richie's - another wonderful choice - the food was very good!

We enjoyed sitting by the pool with pina coladas and watching the rain move across the city. The view from the pool is so relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed or vacation - and can't wait to come back and explore the island further.

Once again, "Thank You" for everything you did for us to make our stay so enjoyable - so much, that we hate to leave, but we will be back ... soon.

We've been to many little places & we always say "I wish it had ... " or found ways to improve it. Not this time.

Ray & Gwenn have created a wonderful get-away location. They were gracious, knowledgeable hosts. The place was spotless and had everything you could possibly want. The view & grounds were awesome. Thanks to the wonderful website they created, our adventures on the island were great, too!

* Don't miss the biobay!

* If you visit Old San Juan, our favorite restaurant was Toro Salao. The gazpacho & flat bread are yummy!

We will share your amazing place with our friends!

OK ... I thought I was done with my comments, but we just got back from La Parrilla (kiosk #2) in Luquillo as recommended by Ray. You have to try the stuffed pineapple & save room for the cuatro leche ... so good!

Thank you for your beautiful home and breathtaking views! We had an absolutely wonderful time! We're only sorry we couldn't spend more time enjoying the pool, veranda and views. Your home offered us everything we needed and more. So clean and comfortable, and your attention to every little detail didn't go unnoticed. We really hope to return and will definitely spread the word about the hideaway!

Wow! So much more than we expected. We LOVE Coqui's Hideaway and are already planning our next trip here. Ray and Gwenn were a wealth of information, great to hang out with & get tours of the garden, sent us to some great restaurants. The location could not have been better. Centrally located, we were able to explore easily — Guavate, Culebra, Vieques, Camuy Caves, Arecibo, Yabacoa and Old San Juan.

Thanks for a fabulous vacation. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

What a beautiful spot! Your property is perfect — such attention to detail. We love the grounds — thank you, Ray, for the tour and explanations of so many of the plants. I would love to return in a few years and see how much everything has grown.

We enjoyed a walk to the waterfalls and Sunday lunch at the lechoneras at Guavate — a fun, lively experience. You made us all feel so welcome. Thank you for sharing the dogs with Florence!

We had such a great time. Thank you for your hospitality We will be back. Muchas Gracias! Todo estuvo manifico.

Who needs the Ritz Carlton? We sure didn't! Our family enjoyed our very much needed vacation so much we are already going through withdrawal. Everything from the decor to the washer and dryer were enjoyed. El Yunque, Crashboat Beach in Aguadilla, Luquillo Beach, snorkeling & catamaran sail, El Morro and (God willing) Guavate & their lechon tomorrow! Thanks for everything, Ray and Gwenn. We hope to be back next year! You've got a great thing going here - A Master Plan.

What a wonderful place you have! We felt as if we were at home. Thank you so much for your hospitality & friendliness! The fruits you gave us were yummy! We enjoyed the pool, the great view and, best of all, the voices of the coquis! All your information books & web site made our trip much easier than expected!

We so enjoyed our stay here in Puerto Rico at your retreat. You guys thought of everything and you both were so friendly & welcoming and answered all our questions to allow our whole PR experience to be so wonderful (first time in PR). We saw both biobays (liked the kayak trip the best), snorkeled off Monkey Island with Capt. Paco (what a character!) and Playa Escondida (Playa Colora was too rough that day). We did El Yunque 2 different days - went to Big Tree & La Mina Falls - fairly easy hike. Also to Mount Britton to the tower top. Also did Old San Juan on Sunday - pretty crowded, but we were able to park at a garage and walk to both forts. Ate at Cafe Berlin (lots of vegetarian options!) and Lolita's - great food with enough for leftovers the next day. The fruit you provided was wonderful and we so enjoyed our naps floating in the pool. It's amazing how much work you've done to clear this area to make it such a "piece of heaven".

What a great time we had in your Coqui's Hideaway! Everything was very well organized and we lacked nothing. The kids enjoyed playing in the pool after a day of hiking in the rain forest, visiting Old San Juan or shopping in the outlet mall. Unfortunately, we could not visit the bioluminescent bay because of the full moon.

The hiking we did in El Yunque (La Mina, Juan Diego and Angelito trails) were very nice and do-able for all of us, even for our 2-year old little boy. At Juan Diego, we climbed up to the higher (second) waterfall and there we were all alone - very special. The Angelito trail ended up at a lovely place (swimming pool, rope to swing, rocks to climb on and jump off) where you easily can stay the whole day. After such a day, it was very pleasant to stay at the "pool deck" BBQ-ing and seeing the sun go down. Your garden is a little paradise, with all those fruits growing, ready to pick and eat. It's a pity to leave this nice spot.

Now, with a suitcase full of new clothes for the kids (thanks to the factory outlet mall), we are heading for Maunabo and Jayaya, and after that we hope to stay for a week at the west coast (Rincon). Thanks for your hospitality, friendliness and fresh fruit!

Thanks so much for your friendliness and hospitality during our stay here. Your property is gorgeous and full of relaxation and fun. The well-stocked kitchen, incredible movie collection, fresh fruit, poolside grill and pretty walks made our stay relaxing and just what we had hoped for. Your orchids are beautiful! We will definitely recommend this place to our friends and family. Thanks for giving us everything we could have asked for! PS - It was wonderful to stay in a home which matched it's on-line description. Thank you!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hideaway. What a wonderful atmosphere, especially following our stay at a "regular" hotel in San Juan. The flowers are amazing. We thought those on the table were fake as the colors were so vivid and bright! We loved El Verde Restaurant (ate there twice!), swimming in La Mina Falls and (although she is not in any tour guide/book about PR) your dog Coco. The kids loved playing Frisbee with her. You have built a beautiful retreat and we feel very lucky to have been a part of it for just a few days.

Thank you for sharing your home with us. Some thing we will never forget: Symphony at night. Revelry in the morning. Watching the fireflies from the veranda.

Funniest moment? When a coqui jumped onto Julianne's head when she was in the pool.

I thoroughly enjoyed my walks and learned much about tropical plants. All that beauty, but no fragrance. You have a lovely place. Thank you for all you do.

Thank you very much for all the hospitality you have shown. The guided tours and the info you provided was very memorable. I know Conner and Cole loved it. The jackfruit was terrible! We all took numerous pics of the property and surroundings. It is lovely. Cincinnati may have the heat you have (some months), but it does not have the beauty. Thanks so much for everything.

Thank you for everything! This has been a great end to our stay in PR. The biobay was amazing and the rainforest was awesome. Your grounds are breathtaking and we are so glad we found you! Our only wish was that we could have stayed here longer — I guess we will have to look at your schedule first next time. We can't wait to come back. Thanks!

We have had a fabulous stay here @ Coqui's! The house is very comfortable and well-stocked - very easy to live in. The gardens, of course, are beautiful. But the pool was the favorite part of our whole trip! Thank you for the sight-seeing advice and the friendly hospitality. We hope to make it back to Coqui's soon!

Thank you for the lovely accommodations! We really enjoyed ourselves.

You were right – El Yunque Panadeira is a great place to get fresh Puerto Rican bread, pastries & breakfast!

Your guidebooks really helped us in putting together a custom itinerary that suited us perfectly. We sighted a red bird – most likely a Red Avadat here (or the Scarlet Tanager). While ziplining with Roqui & Jaime, we also spotted a Bananaquit.

The drive through El Yunque is recommended by us! You can stop by numerous waterfalls, take a break at a local mom & pop bakery or cafe, and see so much lovely landscape.

If anyone is up for a truly Puerto Rican night out, try the New Yorican Cafe (in Old San Juan) – live salsa urban fusion near Calle Forteleza. Just follow the music!

After reading many of the other comments, I can sincerely say that I couldn't agree more.

As someone who likes to cook, the well-stocked kitchen was wonderful. Having a washer & dryer was unexpected by extremely helpful. The wireless internet access allowed everyone in our traveling party to stay "connected" with their emails.

We spent a lot of time doing research but didn't expect to find this jewel in Puerto Rico.

Thank you for your hospitality and the great tour of your property. And, for others who are reading this, the bioluminescent bay trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience — go swim with the dinoflagellates — you won't be sorry.

Thanks Ray & Gwenn — We are already planning a return trip!

Your home here is beautiful, inside and out. I so enjoyed everything you did to make us feel welcome.
-Nora

I love your house and the property. There is a very relaxing atmosphere and it is very welcoming. Thanks so much.
-Sophie

So sorry we couldn't have stayed longer and taken on El Yunque Peak or Juan Diego Falls, but the two walks we did do were great. The Angelito Trail swimming hole was perfect and Baño de Oro was just the ticket — complete with torrential rain forest downpour. Made us glad we packed our ponchos — and glad we had such a comfortable place to return to. I do want to try grapefruit bocce (cf. Entry 12/28/2008) next time, too. Thanks for everything.
-Ted

Thanks for everything, from the welcome basket & fresh fruit to the DVDs & books. There was something special for each of us here. We especially enjoyed Gwenn's trail write-ups. I loved the beautiful flowers and crazy night noises.
-Diane

Thanks so much for making us feel at home. The house is clean, dry, and comfortable. The pool was awesome and the estate really is cool. This is unlike any lodging I've ever had on vacation. Thanks so much for everything you did for us.
-Tom

Thank you for making us feel like we were at home while on a magical vacation. You went above and beyond the call of duty. Your home is amazing. Your tour recommendations could not have been better. Thank you!

We arrived tired & stressed from too much work, school & "everyday" life, and leave rested, happy & relaxed - Thank You!

Your beautiful spot is a perfect getaway and your thoughtful provision of every essential (and several luxuries, like the welcome basket!) make Coqui's a home-away-from-home. The great advice from your web site and bookshelf offered lots to do. Our teenage girls were just as happy to "beach it" at Luquillo and Seven Seas, but we hope to return some day and explore further afield.

Your hospitality is awesome!

Your home and property are matched only by your hospitality. Thank you for a relaxing ending to our vacation. We wish we could have stayed here at Coqui's Hideaway for most of our visit, but it was booked. So next time, we will start planning sooner!

We'd like to thank you for your enormous hospitality. You let is pick fruit from your trees, have fun in the pool late at night, walk around your yard, and use your own maps. You gave us a little taste of Puerto Rico, and you created a superb website about daytrips in PR. Thank you, Ray & Gwenn!

I loved the yard. I want to be a photographer and this yard is every nature photographer's dream. Thank you!

We left snow behind in Kansas to come enjoy your beautiful paradise. Your hospitality has been above & beyond! After traveling 13 hours the banana bread & fruit hit the spot. Waking up to such remarkable views & strolling the property has been so relaxing. Your guest home has everything anyone needs. We will be back & will stay longer next time.

We so enjoyed our stay in Puerto Rico. Your guest house was perfect in every way. If we come by this way again we will stay here, and I will certainly recommend your place to my friends. It's a great, central location to do so many things.

You really have a lovely spot here. We very much enjoyed the beauty of the island and your southern hospitality. Thanks for the special attention to details. If we get back this way, we will definitely look you up. Cheers!

Hate to leave, once again, for the land of the snow. We had a fabulous week. Thanks, Ray & Gwenn, for all the special touches in the guest house and your willing help in everything from sunburn to driving directions. A highlight this time was the Juan Diego trail (in El Yunque) to the 2 waterfalls. We made it up the footholds to the second falls - spectacular! We went the back roads to Guavate on Sunday for the pig roasts, music & dance - had a wonderful time - ate too much - love the lechon asado. Hope to be back again! A first class operation all the way!

You have created a very special hideaway here and we are so fortunate that you share it with your guests. We had a wonderful visit, especially hiking with you today. So many laughs slogging through the mud and the spectacular views on top of El Toro! We really enjoyed hearing about how you ended up here and your adventures fixing up this place and turning it into such a lovely retreat. Thank you for all the extra care and mostly your good company.

Thank you for opening up such a relaxing place for us! We all loved the atmosphere, sounds of the neighborhood, fresh fruit and making our own Pina Coladas! The pool & grill are phenomenal and we will definitely recommend you to our friends & family. And we hope to be back!

Our stay @ Coqui's Hideaway was absolutely terrific! If we had known in advance about the beautiful site & great location, we would have planned to stay here longer. Our vacation plan included lots of sitting back & relaxing, so both the pool area & balcony off the back room were just what we were looking for. After 2 days at a sparse guest house in Old San Juan, this place was like a slice of paradise!

We were delighted by the fresh, delicious fruit and other goodies that Ray & Gwenn provided. They made us feel so welcome and we were really grateful for it. It was terrific to feel at home while we were so far away from our own! (Side note: It is below zero in our dear city of Chicago as I write this - another reason that this tropical getaway feels so amazing!)

We'll be recommending Coqui's Hideaway to anyone who's interested in hearing about it. Thanks Ray & Gwenn for the hospitality!

Your hideaway was a great way to welcome in the New Year. Thanks for sharing your bit of paradise with us. Your "Things To Do In Puerto Rico" book was very helpful in helping us explore. Loved grilling by the pool, enjoying your DVD collection & eating lots of fresh fruit. We wish you the best in 2009!

Thank you so much for your hospitality & thoughtfulness. By making your home so comfortable, you allowed us to move out into less comfortable and wonderful places in the area with ease! Your directions were impeccable (and a life saver!) and we made very good use of that great "welcome basket". We are all very jealous of your ability to move to, and create, this paradise! Happy New Year!

Oh what a time here! The rain forest is glorious, the kids loved the pool and the food at El Verde was the best we've found so far on the island. We had a great time playing grapefruit bocce out in the yard. And just listening to the coquis outside at night was so sweet! I wish that we had been able to spend more time here - but a week would not have been enough. Thanks so much!

Thank you for the hospitality. The fresh-baked goods were wonderful. It was very quiet and peaceful. Great for hiking, if that's what your thing is. Unfortunately, it rained every day, which made it cool out. Your property is lovely. It's too bad we could not use all of our time here due to weather restrictions at home - we arrived late.

Wow - What a beautiful place. The views are spectacular! Our vacation to PR was the best and staying here at your Hideaway with the coquis made it the "bestest"! You thought of everything for your guests - we would do this again in a heartbeat. All of the Pina Coladas were terrific & delicious - thank you for the initial ingredients! Again, thanks for sharing your home, your hideaway! We will share our experience with others. God bless you!

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 Hideaway 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.

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

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 have been 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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!