"Wally and Marina - Thanks so much for an amazing stay at a wonderful place!  It's the kids' favorite place they have stayed.  Thanks for all your help, the great brownies and the wonderful place."

Eric, Nat, Roz and Cyndi

IL

"Wally and Marina-We've had a wonderful stay at La Casita.  The entire family loved our time out here in the Puerto Rican country.  The sounds of coqui in the evening was always a pleasant way to end the day.  Our children loved the local dogs, Jessie, Marley, and Cookie.  I'm sure they would have taken Jessie home with us if they could.  Please take care and thank you for all your hospitality."

Gabrielle, Pete, Kristina and Lucas

WA

"Thanks so much for allowing us to stay in this beautiful chalet.  Since it was so rainy during our time here, it really helped to have a lovely place to simply relax in and enjoy the surroundings.  Much appreciation."

Shann and Rob

CO

"...sometimes you have to leave the city to come and enjoy the serenade of the coqui..."

Christian

PR

"What an amazing past few days!  Villa Escondido has been a small piece of heaven.  Our trip was split up into two parts - we spent 1/2 our time in San Juan and the other half here.  Both parts were very different - but special in different ways ...thank you for 3 wonderful, memorable nights in your piece of paradise.  You have thought of everything to keep us comfortable and we all loved it here.  Hopefully one day we can return."

Scott, Laura, Zac and Jared

PA

"Dear Wally and Marina- Thanks for all the thoughtful care you've put into making La Casita so beautiful and functional.  The view from the porch will stick with me always!  We are taking many wonderful memories home with us; the coqui symphony, snorkeling in the bluest waters, soaking in your enchanting pool, exciting discoveries on our night hike in El Yunque, and more.  We're glad that we have you as our new friends in Rio Grande and hope to make a return visit!  Thanks for everything."

Laura, Lita, Don

NY

"Dear Wally and Marina-As a family that came from California, Canada, Florida and Tennessee, we came looking for quiet, relaxation and privacy and we got it all here at your magnificent Villa.  Thanks so much for the delicious fresh bread and succulent fruit salad.  Our grandkids just fell in love with the swimming pool and we did too!...If it is the will of God we'll love to come again. May God bless your hospitality and your work in your beautiful villa."

Eddie, Tammy, Orlando, Melanie, Matthias, Lilith, Mike, Megan, Lenin and Nelida

CA - Canada - FL - TN

"Marina and Wally-Thanks so much for a great week albeit rainy, at the Villa Sevilla.  As you can see, the kids loved being here, and we loved having a place to come 'home' to every night."

Tom, Shannon, Skye, Summer, and Mackenzie

MN

"Wally and Marina-Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. The kids really enjoyed drinking the fresh parcha every morning...We enjoyed our time at La Casita and everyone enjoyed the pool in between the raindrops!"

Steve, Michele, Garrett, Alex

OH

"This was a wonderful vacation house (Villa Escondido).  Be sure to visit the river if it is not yet raining...Thanks Wally and Marina, the house was great...We would definitely return to this vacation paradise."

Liz and Bill

WI

"Dear Marina and Wally-We really enjoyed this idyllic spot.  It was a great place to come home to when we travelled around.  The fruit and bread was great as was your hospitality.  We'd love to bring the rest of the family down!...We will certainly miss sleeping with the windows open and the coquis lulling us to sleep."

Tina, Arthur and Channa

KY

"We had a great trip and loved just relaxing at the house with the breezes, coquis and birds singing day and night.  The boys, 16 and 13 loved the pool and swimming at the falls.  We did lots of day tripping to San Juan, El Yunque, Arecibo, the caves, Nature Reserve and lighthouse, but the very best was kayaking in the biobay.  We highly recommend Pure Adventure's early trip which was the best!!  Thanks to Wally Marina and Cookie for your welcoming hospitality and checking in on us so often.  We really felt at home..."

Jane, Reed, Ben and Aaron

MD

"Dear Marina and Wally-Everything was perfect.  As the others wrote you thought of everything.  Thanks for a great stay in your lovely equipped house.  Villa Sevilla is really a great starting point for all tours around the island and your binder helped us a lot and traveled with us.  We will definitely miss the concerts at night!  So we are really relaxed.  Thanks again..."

Patricia and Axel

Germany

"We had a wonderful time in Puerto Rico and at La Casita!  Our almost 2 year old loved the pool and seeing his first froggie...it's a beautiful place!"

Paula, Adam and Noah

ME

"Sisters retreat - Both of us escaping chaotic home life and families to enjoy some time together relaxing in the tropics. We loved it here-the grounds are beautiful - such a treat to be amid all this lush greenery, flowers, fruit (and chickens, coqui and lizards)...Many thanks for sharing this with us!

Sally and Betsy

CT and CA

"Marina and Wally-What a great place...awesome.  Enjoyed going to sleep with the coqui and waking up to the roosters.  Thank you very much!"

Marilyn and George

BC

"Thanks for the wonderful accommodations!  We'll never forget the hike down to the river, especially at dusk when the forest came alive with fireflies and my 8 year old caught 3!  The saltwater pool was lovely and we loved grilling while overlooking the view out to the coast.  We're looking forward to staying here again on our next visit to La Isla de Encanto!!!"

Alexis, Joshua, Aurora and Rosenda

WA

"Dear Marina and Wally-Thank you so much for the wonderful wine, fruit and homemade bread!...Ray and I had a wonderful 25th anniversary!  Thank you for everything and we hope to bring our boys back sometime in the future."

Ray and Chris

NV

Dear Wally and Marina- OUr second time stay at La Casita was as lovely as our first time. ..Our daughter looked forward to feeding the hen and newly hatched chicks with Wally.  Thank you Marina and Wally for your fantastic bread...We just wanted to unwind and relax with low key activities and that's what we did!  We hope to return soon.  Have a great 2010!

Sunghae, Joern, Dagma and Amelie

MA and Germany

"We had a great visit and can't wait to return.  The chalet is Amazing and your hospitality is top notch!  Muchas Gracias"

David, Rachel, Henry, Rachel, JP and Toni

TX

"Wally and Marina-What an amazing place/retreat you have made here.  The way you have worked with the natural beauty of the rainforest is wonderful-flowers galore.  As a gardener, I so appreciated your labors...We enjoyed our brief time up in the rainforet-the coquis that both lulled me to sleep and woke me up.  Loved the rooster at 3:30am - NOT- actually even he became part of the charm of our stay here.  We wish you the best."

Ray and Ruth

IL