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DORADO BEACH OCEAN WITHIN THE RITZ CARLTON RESERVE ON" CHAMPIONSHIP EAST COURSE"

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Twilight villa view
Dorado Beach Club Pool
Enjoying Encanto waterjets and pools
Terrace off kitchen/dining -living room, from golf cart -car parking
Front walkway into gated garden terrace and main entrance .

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 106800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Beach view
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Higuillar, Dorado
  • Dorado Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Dorado Del Mar
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Balneario Manuel Morales
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SIG-Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Suite East First Floor

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Suite East Second Floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Suite West First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Suite West Second Floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Terrace off West Suite

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DORADO BEACH OCEAN WITHIN THE RITZ CARLTON RESERVE ON" CHAMPIONSHIP EAST COURSE"


Nestled in this sought-after gated enclave is "DoradoScape" a spectacular two story 6800 square feet OCEAN FRONT VILLA which is the largest original villa built by Laurance S. Rockefeller for The Dorado Beach Resort and Club and has been lovingly and meticulously maintained by the current owner. This villa has seven terraces which overlooking the ocean and the majestic Caribbean Island of Porte Rico and is situated on the 11th hole of the Historic Dorado Beach "CHAMPIONSHIP EAST COURSE."
A convenient and private split bedroom plan, the lower level contains a spacious living / dining area adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room with washer and dryer, a pantry with floating shelves, a hallway which serves all rooms, a utility closet, and a bathroom with shower.
The living / dining area opens onto a terrace garden and a covered terrace overlooking the ocean and the Dorado Beach East Course (which was the first PGA seaside golf course).

On each side of the living / dining area is a spacious, private suite. Each with private full bath, plus vanity counter with sink in the dressing area.
One suite opens onto a terrace on each side.
The other suite a kitchenette, with full refrigerator and microwave connecting to a Terrace bedroom furnished for comfort including an overstuffed leather futon and overlooks the lush landscape of the northern coast of Puerto Rico.

On the upper floor are two additional luxurious suites each with a private full bath plus vanity counter with sink in dressing areas. One with a roof top terrace and the other opens on to the golf course overlooking the ocean and the majestic natural setting of this Caribbean Island.

Villa Dorado has 24/7 hour private security as well as 24/7 Resort community guardian.

.• Kitchen: fully equipped with double built in ovens, radiant electric cook top with four elements, dishwasher, double door top refrigerator with ice maker / bottom pull-out freezer, microwave oven, four slice toaster, microwave, coffee maker, reverse osmosis unit for purified water and many small appliances. Pantry Items, Dishes & Utensils. All you will need to prepare your favorite meal and drink your favorite beverages.

Fully equipped Home.
• Bed linen and bath towels are supplied.
• Six smart flat panel TVs, ,and Wi-Fi
• Rental includes one four-seater golf cart.
• Additional 1 6 seater golf cart and a 4 seater available for
$150/ 160 day rental. "Long-term rates can be arranged."

Villa Dorado Amenities:
-Private swimming pool and Tennis Court are steps away from the villa.
-Parking for two vehicles with additional parking areas for guests.


House Rules
No smoking
Not Pet Friendly
Small parties or events
Check-out 11:00 AM
Check-in 4:00 PM “can be flexible.” Self check-in with building staff.
Min. Rental 5 to 7 day min.stay
Long Term Rentals Available
" Owner Closet" is one Bedroom Used for storage.
, Any electric consumption in excess of $30.00 per day will be charged to the guest for Short Term Lease. The electric meter will be read at the beginning and end of the stay. The cost per KW is 39¢ in PR
Extra Benefits

.* Solar Hot Water Heater installed Monday Dec.17, 2018 ( Great Saving on Electrical Consumption !

* Villa is equipped with Automatic Backup Generator
( test run every Wednesday at 12 noon for 15 min )

* Cistern that holds 800 gallons of fresh back up water.



Resort Amenities & Privileges: Enjoyment of the following is included:

Without membership:
-East and West beaches (accessible by golf cart, bike or by walking in the property)
-Spa Botanico by reservation only Monday-Sunday 9am-6pm rc.sjudo.spabotanico@ritzcarlton.com
-GoodWinds - Watersports activities can be pre-booked outside of our shop hours. Open Monday-Sunday 10am-6pm info@goodwindsdorado.com/ www.kitegoodwinds.com or call 787-233-7862
-Nature Trails
-The Blue Trail spanning 4 miles, The Green Trail the shorter of the 2 trails 1.8 miles


With Membership [ subject to change)
Dorado Beach members that own residences within the Resort enjoy Legacy benefits that allows them to extend their guests temporary membership privileges known as Short-Term Rental Membership to enjoy the Club when staying with them or while renting their Dorado Beach residence. Rates for the weekly Short-Term membership will be:
§ $390.25 per person per week.
We ask for a non refundable deposit of $2,500 per person per week to cover incidentals. Unused deposit will be returned to guest.
The maximum additional guests allowed are eight (8) designees within the same Short-Term Rental membership.

Vacation Rental guests must submit their temporary membership application and contract completed and signed by the sponsor Legacy member at least five (5) days prior to their arrival. All applications must be signed by the guest and by the member/owner of the Dorado Beach residence. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and may delay the access cards expedition process.



Temporary Membership Information
Up to 2 weeks a year.
One week minimum.
Includes up to 8 designees, 6 years or older.
Regular membership discounts do not apply.
Ritz Carlton Reserve facilities are exclusive for Hotel guests only (Ritz Carlton Reserve Fitness Center and Ritz Carlton Pool).
Lessee must occupy the Dorado Beach Legacy Member's residence to enjoy membership privileges.
The Lessor (Legacy Member) will be responsible to the Club for all fees and charges incurred by the Lessee (Guests) which will be deducted from Lessee Deposit. Guests are responsible for their behavior while on property and must comply with Resort Rules and Regulations.

Temporary Membership to The Dorado Beach Resort Club includes: ( subject to change)
• The Watermill River Park at Plantation (Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, schedules may vary).
• 2 golf courses The East Course and Sugarcane Course
• El Encanto Beach Club, which has a beautiful beach and pool with shower facilities, a restaurant, the Fitness and Wellness Center, as well as a Tennis Center. The new Dorado Beach Sports Hub features brand new picketball courts and basketball courts. Book your courts 787-626-1013 or sportshub@doradobeach.com
The following restaurants and carry out
-Panela limited seating reservations recommended 787-626-1009 Carry out orders 787-626-1054.
-Kids Korner Exclusive service for members while dining at the clubhouse
-Melao Wednesday-Sunday Dinner 6pm-10pm Reservations Required 787-626-1039
-Barlovento Wednesday-Sunday 11am-7pm Limited Seating 787-796-8940
Carry out orders 787-626-1026
-La Cocina open daily 8am-5pm 787-278-7245
-Positivo Sandbar Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner 787-278-7271
-COA Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 787-278-7271
-Flor de Sal Dinner Monday-Sunday 6pm-10pm 787-278-7232 Refined elegant Attire kindly requested



Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, with no passport, no customs and no currency exchange required.

Property manager

Loretta

Languages

English
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Small gathering allowed with prior notice
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Small gathering allowed with prior notice
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 263725

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dorado

Located in Higuillar, a neighbourhood in Dorado, this villa is next to a golf course and on the beach. Museo De Arte De Bayamon and Museo de Oller are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dorado Beach East Golf Course and Carribbean Cinemas Dorado. Pablo Casals Museum and Arte & Mascaras are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Higuillar, Dorado

What's nearby

  • Dorado Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dorado Beach East Golf Course - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Dorado Del Mar - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Balneario Manuel Morales - 13 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Reserva Natural Playa Grande - El Paraiso - 23 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panela - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Orient House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DORADO BEACH OCEAN WITHIN THE RITZ CARLTON RESERVE ON" CHAMPIONSHIP EAST COURSE" have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is DORADO BEACH OCEAN WITHIN THE RITZ CARLTON RESERVE ON" CHAMPIONSHIP EAST COURSE" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DORADO BEACH OCEAN WITHIN THE RITZ CARLTON RESERVE ON" CHAMPIONSHIP EAST COURSE"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DORADO BEACH OCEAN WITHIN THE RITZ CARLTON RESERVE ON" CHAMPIONSHIP EAST COURSE"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DORADO BEACH OCEAN WITHIN THE RITZ CARLTON RESERVE ON" CHAMPIONSHIP EAST COURSE" located?

Located in Higuillar, this beachfront villa is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dorado Beach, Balneario Manuel Morales and Playa de los Tocones. Costa Dorado Beach and Dorado Beach East Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and wonderful, family-friendly property

We had a wonderful time here. The property had ample space for 8 of us and there were so many activities to do that were all within a walk, golf cart ride or bike ride. The optional house guest club membership program is essential to fully take advantage of all the property has to offer. The view of the ocean over the golf course was beautiful and refreshing. The property manager, Kelsey, was incredibly responsive and helpful. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jan h., Oklahoma City OK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis in Puerto Rico

We were a group of 7 who thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dorado Beach. The Ritz property is incredibly beautiful and the golf carts provided easy access to amenities there. The villa is well equipped and the owner is responsive to questions and issues. Our family loved it and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah K., United States

Lovely Villa with fantastic ocean views and breezes!

We were a group of seven friends spending a week together in beautiful Puerto RIco. The villa has beautiful views of the ocean past the golf course with wonderful ocean breezes. The surrounding area has beautiful lush landscaping and wonderful golf cart trails and paths in addition to the beach for walking. The beaches were beautiful and not overly crowded.. There were amazing kite surfers to entertain the group while we lounged in the new beach chairs provided with the villa. We also had access to the Ritz Carlton Encanto Beach and pool area. This place was relaxing and the service was impeccable. Loretta was a great hostess and resolved any issues we had in a timely manner. The villa has a well stocked kitchen with lots of cookware, plates, utensils and glasses. Great for large groups. Be careful on the electricity, we went over and only used the AC a few nights in two bedrooms! We hope you will enjoy this Villa and our vacation time in Puerto Rico as much as we did. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Edwin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

I worked on planning the vacation for more than one year for my entire family of 10. Through the year I stayed in contact with the owner Lorreta who was very informative and insured me that the house was in order and that everything was good to go. On the second day the toilet in one of the bathrooms didn't work and it backed up and spilled over. This was very overwhelming taking me several hours to clean it. Despite the owner getting someone in the next day and saying they fixed it the toilet never worked the entire week we were there. The golf carts which was an additional charge was also a problem. On the second day we were there the carts were not holding the charge and left us stranded. We had to push one of carts on several occasions and needed the assistance of security to get us home. Come to find out that the charger-box got burned and needed repair. Once again the owner mentioned the problem was fixed but it was not. I understand that the owner attempted to get her caretaker's to resolve the issues but it still cause stress to my family at many levels. In addition we were charged by the owner for electricity use. She only allowed her tenants a very limited amount of KWatts/day. Over all we liked the house, the resort and the amenities. The owner has the house well equipped and cleaned. I recommend that you ask questions and read the materials on its entirety. Because of the hardship we endured I will give a Rating of 4 Stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loretta is the absolute best

The place was beautiful. Loretta was great...responsive, helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Rental and location

This is a great rental property . This villa has so much charm . Its spacious and each room offers lots of privacy for a family or group of friends . Very convenient location within the resort. Loretta the property manager is very attentive and will help with anything you need. would rent this property again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay at Villa Dorado 2515!

We had plenty of room for our big family.. everyone had their own private suite with bathroom, which worked out well since we had family members ranging in age from 74 to 2 years old! Air conditioning units in each room worked very well (we mostly just used them at night to keep electricity bill down). The views from each balcony (there was at least one for each bedroom plus family room) allowed breathtaking views of the Dorado golf course and ocean! We felt like we had our own private paradise in this house! Kitchen was beautifully updated and allowed everything we needed to cook. Bathrooms were roomy. We loved touring around the Dorado property in the golf carts.. this Villa was a quick ride to the Encanto Beach Club, in addition to the gym and the water park. Overall, we loved our stay and the owner Loretta was very accommodating when preparing for stay at her villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family time in Dorado!

Huge split level villa with a bedroom and bathroom for each of our 3 kids. Golf and beach paradise in PR. Nice outdoor veranda off upstairs bedroom. Beautiful views of golf course and ocean. Owner is very accessible and responsive to renters questions at any time. Had one of the golf carts break during our stay and she had it fixed in less than a day! Temporary resort membership adds a little cost to the property, but it was essential to a wonderful experience. It gives you access to Encanto beach club, the golf courses and this really neat, first-class waterpark/lazy river which may be unique to the Caribbean. Kids absolutely loved it! East course is magnificent and resort allows unlimited range balls and free rental clubs if just hitting balls. Charge to rent clubs when playing obviously. Sugarcane course is also great. Cost of food at restaurants is pricey so be ready. Property is very beautiful with miles of paths and long beach walks. Decor of villa is slightly older than most properties but not a problem for us. Nearby grocery store was great. Wish there were more cable channels like ESPN and golf channel at a golf resort but again, no biggie. This is a great property for the price at one of the premier family golf and beach resorts in the Caribbean! Owner is great and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for family vacation Dorado Beach

For this family vacation in PR, we wanted to stay on the grounds of the Dorado Beach - Ritz Carlton Reserve. We are familiar with these grounds and selected this villa since it appeared to offer the space we needed, a great location and it had a wonderful view. It really exceeded our expectations. We had a beautiful, unobstructed view of the ocean and golf course. There was a wonderful breeze because of this. The villa has a great porch where you could enjoy the breeze with two tables that were perfect for eating, playing cards or just hanging out. We were 8 adults in total and the villa was very spacious ( it is big!) and clean. We like to cook and the kitchen in this villa is probably the best appointed kitchen I have used in a rental. We took advantage of the use of two golf carts because of our number, providing flexibility. The owner is a wonderful host and was always readily available, super responsive and very nice to us . I don't think you can beat this villa if you want to stay on the beautiful grounds of the Dorado Beach Hotel. We hope to rent this property again. Thank you so much Loretta!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Loretta was a great host and we would definitely stay again. A home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Peaceful Paradise in PR

Our recent stay at Higuillar was an absolute delight. The home nicely served our family of five and 2 additional guests. With lanais off a number of the rooms, outdoors spaces were also a plus. I miss having my morning tea on the back lanai overlooking the ocean and golf course. The kitchen is beautiful and well apportioned for meals, but we decided to join the Dorado beach club for the week and ate lunches and dinners at the various establishments on the Ritz Carlton Reserve property. The Dorado club was fantastic with a water park, full service gym, tennis courts, private beach access, and numerous restaurants. The owner provided her golf cart and helped us rent a second golf cart to travel easily within the Reserve property. She also provided a wealth of information for visiting local establishments and enjoying Puerto Rico outside the Dorado gates. It's been 2 weeks and I still miss the peace and serenity of the property and hope to get back soon. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Great value in Dorado Ritz!

This home is an amazing value located in the residences of the Ritz Carlton in Dorado Beach. You simply can't beat the location for this price. You have a view of the water and access to all of the amazing Ritz amenities. The home itself is what you see. It's comfortable, though older. Loretta is an incredibly responsive host. She offers golf carts so you can get around the entire Ritz property very easily. It's also very kid friendly. My children were gathering coconuts and almonds right in the yard, and walked to the beach each morning. It's very beautiful and secure. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This is the place to stay with your family.It is spacious, well appointed & with great ocean views.

We just returned from a two-week family vacation and had a truly relaxing time. The owner was always in touch with us to make sure every need was satisfied. From the moment you open the front door to the villa, you look out through large glass sliding doors onto a balcony with dining tables and chairs with amazing views of the golf course and the ocean. Stepping inside, you encounter an open concept kitchen, dining and living space. We are a cooking family and the owner had everything we needed in terms of dishes, glasses, appliances, utensils, barbecue grill and a pantry that housed the washer/dryer and allowed us to store our staples purchased at nearby markets. Each bedroom has an en suite with one or more balconies, television and Wi-Fi. The owner allowed us to utilize her golf cart to explore the beautiful grounds and to access the beach. The Encanto Restaurant/Residence area provided us with chaises and towels with beach and pool access -- both magnificent and very children friendly. We hope to return and highly recommend this villa without hesitation.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Loretta

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My Husband and I have enjoy Dorado,PR Very much for 23 years. But circumstances have made it hard to be there as often as we like. So we are able to lease out our lovely Villa and make sure it gets enjoyed and used by someone that would appreciate it and enjoy this Beautiful Island.
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Why they chose this property

Loretta’s home is located in Dorado, Puerto Rico.
Villa Dorado Resort Condominiums where the Original Villas Built for the Dorado Beach Resort on the East Course overlooking the Ocean. Quiet 34 Villa Community, with easy access to Hotel, Restaurants, and Beach by walking, Golf Carts or Car.
There is an activity for every mood in this beautiful property of 2000 acres, initially acquired by famous aviator Clara Livingston, and then developed in the 1950's by Laurence Rockefeller. Mrs. Livingston used to have her own landing strip for her small plane, which is where the Livingston Park now stands, in a tribute to her. You can also visit many attractions in Puerto Rico,



What makes this property unique

"DoradoScape": Spectacular two story 6800 square feet OCEAN FRONT VILLA with six terraces overlooking the ocean and the majestic natural setting of this Caribbean Island situated on the 11th hole of the Historic Dorado Beach EAST COURSE.
Some Benefits*** Medical and Comfort
* Villa is equipped with Automatic Backup Generator in case of power outage
* Newly installed Cistern that holds 600 gallons of fresh water.
Solar *Hot Water Heater installing Monday Dec 17, 2018

Automobiles are allowed in designated areas. Golf carts can be used on all of the Dorado Beach Resort and Ritz Carlton Resort properties. Use Golf Carts, Biking, Walking and Jogging on the Famous Rockefeller Trail. Hotel and Resturant Parking available for Cars and Golf Carts..Automobiles are allowed in designated areas. Golf carts can be used on all of the Dorado Beach Resort and Ritz Carlton Resort properties. Use Golf Carts, Biking, Walking and Jogging on the Famous Rockefeller Trail. Hotel and Resturant Parking available for Cars and Golf Carts..

No Public Transportation available in Resort. Dorado is a beautiful little Village with old World and Modern Atmosphere.

Languages:

English