An Emerald Paradise
House in Rainforest - Luquillo
6 guests · 3 bed · 3 bath | pool
This vacation house rental is a laidback luxury sprawled between a saltwater pool and seven acres of Puerto Rico's El Yunque’s emerald rainforest.
CONCEPT
The most challenging part of staying at Selva is deciding where to lounge. A cushioned corner overlooking the garden? A stool at the bar in the open modern kitchen? The mountain-view patio hammock? The firepit with a glass of wine? The giant outdoor rainfall shower? The deck of the heated saltwater pool that gazes out over tropical trees to mountains beyond mountains in the distance? This chic three-bedroom three-bath house in dreamy El Yunque comes with all of the above plus its own private hiking trail, designer floral arrangements installations, and custom furniture. Though it feels deliriously remote, Selva is under an hour from San Juan, and a perfect home base for excursions to Vieques, midnight paddles in Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bay, fresh seafood dinners in Luquillo, and catamaran snorkeling trips to quiet miles of uninhabited beach.
LIVING AREA
Soft curves, wispy lamps, and custom concrete and wood furniture make Selva’s living area stylish and unique without sacrificing coziness or comfort. Tropical plants and enormous windows bring the outside in whether you’re reading, chatting, stretching through some evening yoga, or enjoying a quiet morning breakfast.
POOL & GAZEBO
LOUNGE
DECK & FIRE PIT
Making use of every jawdropping view, Selva’s outside spaces are special and plentiful: divine outdoor showers off of every bedroom, private balconies, hammocks, even a private nature hiking trail that weaves through the rainforest to beautiful and unexpected vistas. Selva also offers a heated saltwater swimming pool (perched before an endless view of rainforest and turquoise Caribbean sea). Sunbathe on the wide breezy decks. Share an afternoon sip beneath the shade of our custom gazebo. Or stargaze beside the fire pit as tropical birds call out a sky lush with stars.
KITCHEN
Open and inviting, Selva’s dining room is equally suited to laidback lunches with friends and to elegant evenings of entertaining. Branching out from the home’s stunning open kitchen, enormous windows and sliding glass doors offer unsurpassable ambiance and a seamless transition from the six-person dining table and velvet conversation chairs to the wide deck, pool, and dense surrounding rainforest. Like all DW houses, the kitchen is equipped with every cooking and serving necessity from the full-size oven, espresso machine and blender to wine glasses and barbecue utensils for the charcoal grill located conveniently just outside.
BEDROOM 1
Entirely surrounded by expansive picture windows framing mountain views and lush jungle, this king-size room is a soothing haven of rattan lamps, soft neutrals, and natural fiber rugs. Sliding glass doors open to a sun-dappled private balcony with lounge chairs and a breezy outdoor rain shower.
Bathroom 1
EXTERIOR & VIEWS
BEDROOM 2
Accented with warm terracotta tones, textiles, and a geometric touch, this queen-sized room is cozy and thoughtful, equipped with a modern sink, designer furniture, and full-length mirror. Glass doors lead to a private porch with epic mountain views, a large hammock and secluded outdoor shower.
Bathroom 2
Private Hiking Trail
Bedroom 3
Who needs a headboard when you’ve got windows looking right into the rainforest? Modern lighting, a writing desk, an ergonomic mattress, and a warm rosy color pallette keep this queen-sized bedroom tranquil and sensuous.
Bathroom 3
FEATURES
FEATURES
AMENITIES INTERIOR
- Full kitchen
- Dining room with ocean views
- TV lounge with ROKU TV
- Bedrooms with ocean/rainforest views
- En-suite bathrooms for all bedrooms
- Two king beds, one queen bed
- Ergonomic mattresses
- Hypoallergenic pillows
- Blackout shades
- Walk-in & open closets
- Air conditioning & ceiling fan
- Workspace
- Wifi
- Bluetooth speaker
- USB charging outlets
- Board games
- Organic toiletries
- Hairdryer & steamer
- Rain-showers
AMENITIES EXTERIOR
- Heated saltwater pool
- Private hiking trail
- Large sun deck
- Gazebo with hammock bed
- Fire pit & BBQ grill
- Outdoor showers
- Hammock
- Ocean & rainforest views
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- On-site parking
SERVICES
- 24/7 check-in
- Comp. coffee & tea
- On-site massages
- Housekeeping available
- Digital guest guide
- Early check-ins (subject to availability)
- Late check-outs (subject to availability)
THINGS TO KNOW
HOUSE RULES
- Self-check-in only
- Check-in: after 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- No professional shoots without permission
- Pets allowed for a fee
- No smoking
- No parties
- 6 guests maximum
SAFETY
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Not suitable for infants
- Must climb stairs
- Pool without a gate or lock
- Heights without rails or protection
BOOKING POLICY
For detailed booking- and cancellation policies click here.
LOCATION
INFO
ADDRESS
Luquillo, Puerto Rico*
*This property does not have a postal address. You will receive detailed directions on the day of your arrival.