The Escape Pod @ Casa Trópica 1 mile to town SUPS

Budget minded
-1 mile to town & beaches
-Quiet & peaceful perfect for couples & solo travelers

Freshly renovated tiny house with polished concrete floors, cold AC, loft bed, ensuite bathroom

Relax to the sounds of coqui frogs, crickets, and a sky full of stars from the porch hammocks.

Shared space for 2 units includes equipped modern kitchen with Vita mix, dishwasher , built-in eating & work nook, hot outdoor shower, porch space, hammocks, loveseat, board rack, free use of my 2 SUP`S.

Welcome to The Escape Pod the Tiny house wing of my Tropical home! I am excited to share it with you when I can’t be here.

The property is located a short distance from town and beaches tucked in a lush green valley with grazing cattle and giant royal palms.

The property at Casa Trópica is filled with tropical flowers including birds of paradise & heliconias, palms, a grassy lawn, and fruit trees for guests to enjoy.

The front house ( the pink house) contains two freshly renovated private units The Loft and The Escape Pod which both have AC and full ensuite bathrooms. Both units share a porch and outdoor kitchen which separates the 2 units. The yard is fenced in with a sliding gate & plenty of parking on the road.

The Escape Pod is all the lux in a tiny package! Van lifers, tiny homesteaders, sailors and adventurers will feel right at home in this cozy, private, & affordable space with lofted bed & everything you need in a compact affordable package. This private tiny house space comes with crisp AC, queen-sized bed and ensuite bathroom with the best hot water heater on the property.

**** The Escape pod has a lofted bed that sits about 40” off the ground and does require use of provided loft stool for entering and exiting the bed.

Please send us a message if you intend in bringing a pet as I have a dog and just want to make sure they will be compatible. Chapo has free reign of the fenced in yard. He is a very sweet & friendly PR yellow lab rescue.

We are an eco-conscious household which means we like to minimize the use of single-use disposables, instead, the house comes equipped with hand towels, dish towels, cloth napkins & a gravity-fed water filter to skip the bottled water. We prioritize using natural cleaners, detergents, and soaps that are environmentally + skin-friendly.

We do have neighbors with children so the vibe of Casa Trópica is intended for the chilled-out visitor to preserve the Tranquillo vibe of the valley and show respect to our awesome neighbors.

Front house shared outdoor kitchen and porch + grassy lawn up to the Casita.

I am available by phone/ text

Quiet neighborhood with only 5 houses tucked into a lush valley very close to town and beaches. The neighborhood is really peaceful at night.

less than 1 mile to the plaza

Beaches mileage: Lala`s 1.25, Marina 1.25, Balanario 1.35, Tres Palmas Marine Reserve ( amazing snorkeling) aka steps beach 1.5, Sea Beach 1.5, Maria`s 2.25, Puntas Beaches 2.25 & Domes Beach 2.5

🌴 Disclaimer 🌊 Is this place a good fit for me?

In a nutshell:
This is a soulful, lived-in guesthouse in a real Puerto Rican neighborhood, just 1 mile from town and beaches. It’s affordable, full of character, and best for travelers who value authenticity and simplicity over hotel-style perfection.

🏡 About This Space

This is not a hotel or boutique hotel — it’s my personal home and guesthouse, created with care to offer budget-friendly, local-style accommodation in a real Puerto Rican neighborhood. There are three units on the property:
• The Casita, located in the back and completely
private
• The Loft and Escape Pod, which share an
outdoor kitchen and patio

I live on-site for about six months of the year and work in the States the other half to keep this Puerto Rico dream alive. I’ve built this space slowly, with creativity and love — and I’m happy to share it with those who appreciate its energy.

🌿 A Few Quick Notes

We provide a clean, comfortable, and affordable stay — but don’t offer upscale hotel amenities like single-use plastic shampoos or conditioners. Instead, we provide an all-natural Castile soap in hand pumps that can be used for the whole body.

Also, roosters are part of daily life in Puerto Rican neighborhoods. You may hear them at unexpected hours — it’s part of the local soundscape. There are no roosters next door, but a neighbor up the hill has a few.

If you’re coming from the States, it’s always appreciated when guests try to speak some Spanish and support locally owned Puerto Rican businesses. Puerto Rico is often treated like part of the U.S. but it deserves the cultural respect of a Latin American country.

📌 Guest Stay Agreement & Policies

If anything feels off during your stay, you must notify us while you’re still here so we can help. We can’t address issues after checkout. Most things can be resolved quickly and kindly with real-time communication.

⚡ Island Power & Water

Puerto Rico’s power grid isn’t up to US or Urban PR standards and outages happen. Last year, we had about 7 days total without power. We also occasionally lose water, though less often.

Our solar backup keeps lights, fans, Wi-Fi, outlets, and the fridge running — but not air conditioning.

🏠 What to Expect

You’ll have:
• Air conditioning, hot water, and high-speed
Starlink internet (works great except during
extreme storms)
• A clean modern rustic, surf-shack-style space
with good energy
• Solar power that covers most needs during
outages

***you will receive detailed driving instructions via air bnb message 24 hrs prior to your arrival. Check in instructions, keypad, lock, and wifi are all found in the app arrival guide and will be available 24 hrs prior to your arrival

We’re located just 1 mile from downtown Rincón — close enough for beaches and restaurants, far enough for peace, frogs, and starry skies.

🛖 Shared Property, Private Spaces

Each unit is private inside. Shared areas include garden paths and parking.
• The Casita is fully private
• The Loft and Pod share an outdoor kitchen and
patio
• I live onsite part of the year with my sweet dog,
Chapo, who loves to greet guests & chill

🐾 Pet Policy

We welcome friendly, socialized dogs, as long as they’re booked in the res we ask they are:
• Good with people and other pets
• Supervised at all times
• Cleaned up after

🌴 Outdoor Living & Island Wildlife
• Open-air kitchens and patios mean nature is
part of the vibe
• You may see lizards, insects, cats, or dogs from
the neighborhood
• Puerto Rico has no lethal animals or insects —
no need to stress!
• Wind may blow in leaves, pollen, or dust
between cleanings

🌊 Salt Air & Appliance Wear

We’re near the ocean, so salt and humidity cause wear on metal and fixtures. You might notice rust or mineral stains as our water is mineral rich — but everything is clean and works well. Water is considered potable & we provide Berkey filters for drinking water.

🚧 Rincón Is Growing

Rincón has grown quickly in recent years. It’s now popular with digital nomads and long-stay visitors. You may encounter:
• Roadwork or potholes
• Construction noise
• New homes or rentals being built nearby

The culture remains strong, but change is happening fast.

🙌 Local Team & Self-Sufficiency

We’re a small staff and my cleaners have young children. We try to respond as soon as it’s possible, but please keep this in mind . Please be comfortable with simple things like:
• Lighting a gas stove
• Resetting Wi-Fi
• swapping a propane tank if staff is not
immediately available

Note: Concrete surfaces can be slippery when wet — please walk carefully in rain.

📞 After-Hours Contact
If something urgent happens late at night or you need assistance, please call (don’t text). I don’t wake up to messages, but I’ll answer the phone.

✅ This Place Is for You If:
• You value authenticity and affordability over
luxury
• You’ve stayed in comfy & rustic or alternative
places before
• You’re flexible, self-reliant, and love nature
• You’re traveling with a friendly, socialized dog
• You’re okay with shared outdoor space
• You’re kind, respectful, and wish to experience
Puerto Rican culture


❌ This Place Isn’t for You If:
• You expect hotel-style service or luxury finishes
or require daily cleaning services
• You need guaranteed A/C during outages
• You’re uncomfortable with nature or
neighborhood life
• You have a reactive or unsocialized pet or you
don`t like animals
• You expect total silence. It’s probably one of
the most quiet neighborhoods in
Rincon, but there are neighbors and animals
around.

🌺 Final Thoughts

This is a soulful, lived-in guesthouse — not a boutique hotel or resort — and we welcome those who appreciate that magic. We’re ocean enthusiasts and surfers, and we love hosting fellow lovers of waves, sunsets, and tropical life.

By booking you`re accepting this disclaimer as a guest agreement.

¡Bienvenidos! 😊
By booking with us you are opting in to sms communication regarding your stay. We will text you a welcome text with guest agreement and driving directions 48 hrs prior to your stay.