A traveler from Arlington, Virginia, USA

My wife and I visited Villa Montana for three nights - Dec.21-24,2004. We travel the Caribbean extensively, and always check out new places to stay.

After a 90-minute cab ride from the airport, we were greeted by several extremely nice staff and driven by golf cart to our one-bedroom oceanfront villa.

The room was very nice with an adequate size bedroom and kitchen, sitting room (with a tv and couch). From the terrace, there were amazing views of the well-maintained grounds, the palm trees and the beach/ocean, which was only 30 yards away.

The food and service at the restaurant overlooking the beach were top-notch. The two pools were excellent, and the fitness facility was more than fine to keep the pounds off. You can walk the beach both ways for miles.

We wanted to try another restaurant off the resort grounds one night, and due to no taxis being available, one of the staff drove us and then picked us up when we called. That was truly beyond the call of duty.

If you want to just get away, this is the place. Of course, there are telephones, television, etc. (and cell phones work in Puerto Rico), but it was very relaxing, and we would recommend this place to anyone.

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It is beautiful and peaceful here. Visited: February 2004

George and Sarah from Allison Park, Pennsylvania, USA

We found Villa Montana on the internet and enjoyed it so much we've been back three times in two years. The beautifully landscaped, well-kept grounds enhance the natural tropical setting. Hammocks, lounge chairs and several lovely bamboo double cabanas are scattered tastefully along the beach. It is perfect for sun bathing, reading or watching the surf roll in.

Long walks, along the reasonably isolated beach are refreshingly peaceful.

Two well-maintained swimming pools are just steps away for those who may prefer lounging in a pool. And the beach is somewhat rocky right at the water's edge, but there are several sandy access spots. Once in the water, it is warm and free of seaweed, as is the sandy beach.

The attitude and responsiveness of the management and staff to every request was outstanding. We also enjoyed some quiet dinners at the Eclipse Restaurant and Bar. It was definitely gourmet dining; a stone's throw from the water, in an incredibly unique and beautiful outdoor tropical setting.

The restaurant also served a buffet breakfast during the busy season, which was reasonably priced and very adequate. We usually ate breakfast in our Villa, but breakfast and lunch were served daily. The bar was always open and served numerous specialty tropical drinks, which could be taken to the beach.

Although I came armed with various bug repellants, I found the bug population much less than other Caribbean islands because of the constant breeze.

The Villas were clean, well kept and nicely decorated. The one- bedroom villas were functional. All had patios. The two-bedroom villa, which we called home, was just perfect.

We flew into San Juan, about one hour 45 minutes away and rented a car. We preferred to have a car available as the resort was secluded.

We found Villa Montana the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Enjoy the sun, swim, play tennis, get a message, exercise, eat, read a book. Do anything or do nothing!

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