2-how close is your beach?
we are on a cliff with steps down to the beach-there are beaches all around each with their own personality-Our beach is called KIKITA BEACH

3-is your area safe?
we have owned our home for over 3 years & never had a problem-of course anywhere you go you should use common sense & not flash money or wear expensive jewelry-

4-what should we bring?
we pretty much have everything in our home to make your stay comfortable- don't overpack as we have a washer & dryer for you to use-

5-should I bring dress clothes?
maybe one set not too fancy-there is some nightlife at the casino at cerromar 10 minutes away-men do not need a jacket-

6-should I bring a cell phone?
yes-check with your server to make sure it works in puerto rico-most do- we have a phone for incoming & local calls-bring a phone card for long distance calls please-

7-can I bring my laptop?
yes, we have free internet in both units-

8-are there restaurants close by?
in dorado there are lots of restaurants close by-some casual & some fancy- we have a ponderosa, pizza hut, subway, burger king, taco bell, mc donalds-we have italian, mexican, chinese, argentina, rib joint, open air dining, a fish place- they are all about a 5 minute drive away-we have beautiful expensive dining in the 3 hotels in town-

9-are there grocery stores close?
we have 2 large major ones within a 5-10 minute drive-the prices & the products are the same as what you are used to-Its american money-

10-anything strange we may encounter?
in puerto rico its a different culture- people speak spanish but most people also speak english-if they don't they can always get someone who does- expect to be treated well-puerto ricans are very warm & kind-if you smile at them they will always smile back-you will see roosters, people on horseback, beautiful homes, junky homes, dogs running loose-since bugs never die here because its so warm a climate, you will see bugs-our managers spray our home all the time plus before you arrive so you shouldn't see any in our home-but you never know-you will see lots of sunshine hopefully-it rains a little everyday-enough to keep things green & lush-

11-how are the roads?
mostly highways-all well marked-there are a lot of toll roads- if you encounter one, the price will be posted well before you get to it-if you need change go to the booth with the c over it-

12-how do puerto ricans drive?
when we first started coming 20 years ago it was scary as you never saw a police car & no one got a ticket-now you see lots of police cars & the people are driving much better-use your seat belt as they are strict on this matter-

13-what is the weather like?
85 degrees every day-evening about 75 degrees-just like hawaii-with us being on the ocean you get the trade winds that keep it cooler & the flying bugs away-most of the time you do not need the air conditioner its so nice-

14-do you have beach stuff?
we have towels & some beach stuff-if if you need anything you can get it at walgreens at reasonable prices-

15-do you have a big shopping center?
plaza americas (200 stores plus macy's) & costco are about 15 minutes away- we have different outlet malls just like in the states-my information book in our home covers where they are-

16-is there snorkling around?
our beach area has reefs but its sometimes rough-there are calmer beaches all around-there is a surfing beach one block west-fun to watch-

17-is there things to do in puerto rico?
puerto rico is considered the most interesting of all the caribbean-some islands are really boring with nothing to do-not in puerto rico-many tourist attractions such as the caves, rain forest, old san juan, the mountains, bacardi rum factory, bio bays, world class golfing, casino action, island hopping, whale watching-you will not be bored-we are very centrally located to all these sites also-you can get free books (ask for the "que pasa" & the travel planner "go to puerto rico") by calling 1-800-2236530 & 1-800- 8667827-

18-do I need a rental car?
yes-to stay at our home you do-plus you would have lots more fun-get an entertainment book for discount car rental coupons.- Also try www.sidestep.com for a car at very reasonable prices. -People who stay at the hotels look very bored without a car-these are people with nothing to do-you don't want that-there are too many places to see & do-at the local restaurants you can get a meal as reasonable as $10-at the hotels expect to pay at least $20-also at the hotels the drinks are about $8-

19-can you burn easy?
yes, there is lots of sun in the tropics- bring sunscreen-also if you plan on going to the beach at dusk, bring bug spray-lots of "no-seeums"

20-why are you so reasonable? every other home I see is priced a lot more than you----
well we don't want our home to sit vacant-we priced it to rent out-the price you pay just covers are expenses- we are not in a resort plus we are not perfect-you may find some dirt-our managers try hard but can't keep the dust out (blown in from the ocean)- also the ocean salt air deteriorates things quickly & everything rusts- appliances last 1 year instead of 10 here-remember, you are not paying too much...don't be expecting too much-we are the most reasonable home for what we offer in all of puerto rico-please go to an expensive hotel or resort if you are fussy-we are just a beach house & we are not the "RITZ"-we planning on moving there ourselves- construction got started outside but has been stopped due to a permit problem-

21-when do we get our security back?
the day you move out our managers will call me & I will mail it back that same day-

22-do I have to clean?
you do not need to clean, but if you do not want to I will need to deduct $100 per unit from your security (its all given to the manager)-we would prefer that you clean since they have full time jobs-everything is there to make it easy-

23-do you allow smoking?
no-there is no easy way to get rid of the smell-if you smoke in our home you will lose the entire security deposit- sorry to be so strong but we had problem guests that did not think rules applied to them-

24-can we have a wedding or a weekend party?
no-it would pose a problem with our neighbors-our neighbors are all quiet & so are we-also there is not enough parking in the area-

25-where can we park?
we have a long driveway that can fit 4 cars if needed-plus there is some parking on the street-

26-can I bring a pet?
we used to allow that also but had problem guests that would leave the animal alone all day while sightseeing- also there are different dogs (all nice) in the neighborhood that run loose such as bambi-

27-who is bambi?
bambi is a neighborhood dog who loves our home-while you are there she will watch over you-all she asks is that you give her some scraps & fresh water-she will even walk to the surfer beach with you-you will love her-

28-can our relatives in san juan preview the home before we book your home?
they of course can drive by but they can't preview it-it would disturb the guests & take time for the managers to do this-as discussed, it would appear like you were fussy & wouldn't like our home anyway-check out the more expensive properties-

29-when do you want the money?
at time of booking I need the security deposit-at that time I need your address so that I can mail you a confirmation & info on the area-you can pay by "paypal" on our site or by a personal check-the balance would be due 30 days before arrival-at that time I will send you meeting instructions with our managers plus a receipt-

30-why is the security deposit so high?
when you live so far away from a property this is the only way we feel to keep our property kept nicely-we want our home given back in good shape-plus this is a protection for our future guests-if someone should damage our home before your arrival, it would take a long time to repair, as things don't move fast in puerto rico- that would ruin your vacation-we are looking out for you, our future guest-

31-here is a list of problems that you will not have in puerto rico.......
(1)unsafe water-the tap water is the same standard as the states-it is not a "third world country"
(2)tropical diseases-you are as safe here as in florida- puerto rico has been an american commonwealth for 100 years
(3)strange currency-puerto rico uses united states currency-all prices are in US dollars
(4)required passport-no passport for US citizens- your drivers license & credit cards work as ID
(5)bad hospitals-puerto rico has completely modern facilities-most doctors were trained in the US- there is a hospital a 2 minute drive away from our house, right across the street from a US post office
(6)language difficulties-puerto ricans speak spanish-most have studied english in school-it is especially so in dorado because of all the tourists in the area
(7)unfriendly behavior-puerto ricans are very friendly, kind & helpful-expect to be treated well
(8)crime-on our visits, we have experienced no crime-always use common sense-like, do not go to a deserted beach after dark, flash money or wear lots of expensive jewelry- dorado is a safe town- they have pride & a strong sense of community-it is considered the cleanest city on the island also
(9)nude beaches-there are not any here-the people are too religious for this to happen-there are lots of churches here
(10)bad roads-mostly all good highways just like in the states-here, they have toll roads on the main ones

We were just at our home In September 2006-the Weather was beautiful as Usual-only rained 1 day (during the day)in 2 weeks-usually always Rains a little at night for Some reason-the police Are watching the entrance to mameyal (our Area) for seat belt use- Don't want any of you to Get a ticket-also we saw A huge iguana(lizard) Cross the freeway-also we saw chickens wandering around the Costco parking lot-where Else can you see such Sights but Puerto Rico? What a place!!!!!

-well thats it folks-I hope I covered any questions-if I haven't, feel free to e-mail or call us-we really want you as our future guests but we want you to be realistic in your expectations-this is the caribbean & perfection does not exist-only fun, sun & relaxation!!!!!!!