Tropic Like It's Hot Family Adventure with Large Pool in Rio Grande

Tropic Like It's Hot sits on the outskirts of El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico. Make lifelong memories at this unique and family-friendly vacation home. Fun for all ages! Centrally located, you'll be just 15 min from the beautiful beaches of Luquillo & championship-level golf courses. The amazing waterfalls of El Yunque & the Carabali Rainforest Adventure Park (ziplines/ATV/horseback riding) are also only 15 min away. 25 min to SJU airport, 45 min to the Ceiba Ferry, 40 min to Old San Juan.

Close to El Yunque Rainforest, renowned golf courses, and the beautiful beaches of Luquillo, Tropic Like It's Hot private home sleeps 12. With a fun game room, large family/dining room, fully stocked kitchen, private swimming pool & more, it's the perfect place for families and large groups to enjoy and relax.  

Ping pong, dominoes, board games, wall games, & more will keep everyone entertained in the game room. The large sectional couch in the adjacent family room is a great place to relax and watch TV. The dining room seats 12 comfortably, and the a/c units in the living areas are an added bonus. 

The full-size kitchen is completely stocked. Brand new appliances, dinnerware, and all kinds of utensils and gadgets will come in handy. We even have an Instapot and air fryer/microwave!  Spices, cooking spray, soaps, paper towels, and more are all provided. We also have creamer, sugar, and some coffee to start your trip off right. 

The upper level balcony wraps around 3 sides of the house. Enjoy the beautiful views and jungle breezes from one of several hammocks. The large, private backyard has something for everyone: a swimming pool with a basketball hoop, putting green, badminton/volleyball, glow in the dark tetherball, lounge chairs, outdoor dining, plus a gazebo with propane grill and fireplace. Truly a private oasis.

There are 2 King beds and 4 Queen beds total. NO bunkbeds, so everyone has a comfortable place to sleep. (Pack n play baby crib also provided.) 4 bedrooms (1 on the main floor, 3 upstairs) offer plenty of space to spread out. Each bedroom has an a/c unit and ceiling fan, light/sound blocking curtains, pillow top mattress with memory foam topper, pillow and mattress protectors, plenty of extra pillows and blankets, a chair or bench to sit on, mosquito trap, and extra places to plug in chargers. We have truly thought of everything.

3 full bathrooms—with HOT water—come equipped with plenty of towels, toilet paper, shampoo, conditoner, body wash, bar soap, hair dryers, and even microfiber makeup remover towels. The 2 main floor bathrooms have spa shower systems and the upstairs bathroom has a full size bathtub/shower. A non-slip mat and shower seat are available. 

The laundry room has a brand new, full size washer & dryer and is stocked with liquid detergent, Tide pods, fabric softener, dryer sheets, & dryer balls. A full size ironing board, iron, and garment steamer are also available. 

The large closet in the laundry room is stocked with beach gear, yard/pool equipment, and more. We have 12 beach chairs, pool and beach towels, a hard-sided cooler with wheels, a soft-sided cooler backpack, an insulated tote bag, boogie boards, a beach umbrella, beach canopy, beach blanket, sand toys, smashball, & more. You'll also find a badminton/volleyball net, golf balls and putters, balls/ball pump, pool floats, etc.

There is a dedicated workspace near the main living area. A comfortable chair and small desk sit just off the dining room. We have high speed wifi, with a whole-home mesh system. 

The carport provides covered parking for up to 4 vehicles. The lockbox is conveniently located by the door under the carport. Each exterior door uses the same key. There are 4 exterior doors on the main floor and 2 upstairs—one sliding door and one at the end of the hallway, both leading to the balcony. All windows are equipped with screens, which is a must in the jungle!

DETAILED KITCHEN / DINING ROOM CHECKLIST
MICROWAVE/AIR FRYER
COFFEE POT WITH FILTERS (electric kettle coffee grinder)
FRIDGE/FREEZER
DISHWASHER
OVEN/STOVE
HAND MIXER
TOASTER
BLENDER
PLATES, GLASSES & FLATWARE
HAND SOAP, DISH WASHING SOAP
FIRE EXTINQUISHER
DISH CLOTHS & DISH TOWELS
CROCK POT/INSTA-POT
DINNERWARE
DINNER PLATES
SANDWICH/SALAD PLATES
BOWLS
FLATWARE (Forks, Spoons, Butter Knives)
STEAK KNIVES
WATER GLASSES
COFFEE CUPS
WINE GLASSES
A LARGE SERVING PLATTER
COOKWARE
13X9 BAKING DISH
2 QT PYREX DISH
COOKIE SHEET
LARGE CASSEROLE DISH
MEASURING SPOONS
SAUCE PANS WITH LIDS
SKILLETS
CUTTING BOARDS
PARING KNIFE
RUBBER SPATULA
COLANDER
MICROWAVEABLE DISHES
SOUP LADLE
TONGS
SERVING SPOONS
A LARGE SALAD BOWL
CORK SCREW
CAN OPENER
TUPPERWARE CONTAINERS VARIETY AND ZIPLOCK BAGS
GRILLING TOOLS (tongs, spatula & scraper)

LIVING AREA
COUCH AND LOVESEAT
GOOGLE SMART TV
WIFI
WINDOW COVERINGS

BATHROOMS
2 QUALITY BATH TOWELS PER GUEST
2 HAND TOWELS PER GUEST
2 WASHCLOTHS PER GUEST
2 DARK WASHCLOTHS PER BATHROOM FOR MAKEUP REMOVAL
HAIR DRYER
PLUNGER
TOILET BOWL BRUSHES
SQUEEGEE FOR SHOWER
SHOWER SEAT

BEDROOMS
PILLOW TOP MATTRESSES + FOAM PAD ON ALL BEDS
BEDROOM 1 – 1 KING BED
BEDROOM 2 – 1 KING BED
BEDROOM 3 – 2 QUEEN BEDS
BEDROOM 4 – 2 QUEEN BEDS
TWO SETS OF HIGH QUALITY SHEETS FOR EACH BED (WHITE)
PILLOWS WITH PILLOW PROTECTORS
EXTRA BLANKETS
MATTRESS PROTECTOR FOR EACH BED
READING LAMPS ON A BEDSIDE TABLE IN EACH ROOM
CEILING FAN IN EACH ROOM
CURTAINS ON WINDOWS FOR PRIVACY
ARMOIRE OR DRESSER IF THERE IS NO CLOSET IN THE ROOM
HANGERS IN EACH CLOSET
LUGGAGE RACKS
BABY CRIB
FUTON
EAR PLUGS

BALCONY / BACKYARD
OUTDOOR SEATING
GAS GRILL WITH TOOLS
FIRE PIT
POOL
GOLF PUTTING GREEN WITH PUTTERS AND GOLF BALLS
TETHERBALL
VOLLEYBALL/BADMITTON NET AND ACCESSORIES
CORN HOLE W/BEAN BAGS
LOUNGE CHAIRS BY POOL
GAZEBO WITH BENCH SEATING
MULTIPLE HAMMOCKS
MINI BASKETBALL FOR POOL

MISC. ITEMS
OUTSIDE CAMERAS ON EXTERIOR DOORS
VACUUM
MOP
BROOM
LIGHTER
SCISSORS
SMALL TOOL SET
IRON & FULL SIZE IRONING BOARD & STEAMER
FIRST AID KIT
SEWING KIT
KITCHEN WASTEBASKET & OTHER ROOM WASTEBASKETS
WASHER & DRYER
BABY/TODDLER GEAR (Portable crib, high chair)
BOARD GAMES/WALL GAMES
DOMINOES TABLE
A/C UNITS IN ALL 4 BEDROOMS, FAMILY ROOM & GAMEROOM
BEACH ITEMS
12 CHAIRS (DIFFERENT STYLES - LOUNGE, UP-RIGHT, RECLINER)
COOLER
BEACH TOWELS
BEACH WAGON/CART
BEACH BLANKET
COOLER BACKPACK
BEACH BAG
UMBRELLA

ESSENTIAL ITEMS PROVIDED (starter quantities)
PAPER TOWELS
KLEENEX
TOILET PAPER
SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER
SHOWER SOAP/BODY WASH
LIQUID HAND SOAP
LAUNDRY SOAP & DRYER SHEETS
LIQUID DISH SOAP
DISHWASHER SOAP
GARBAGE CAN LINERS
COFFEE
BOTTLED WATER
A FEW SNACKS

Check in at 4pm
Check out at 11am