Fodor's Expert Review Parador Villas Sotomayor

If you're looking for a natural setting in which to relax and forget about the stress of city life, look no further than these cabinlike villas amid 14 lush acres of rolling hills. Each villa sleeps four to eight guests and has a kitchen, dining area, TV, queen-size bed, futon, and hammock for relaxing on the porch. There are plenty of family-friendly activities, like tennis, volleyball, basketball, and lawn bowling, as well as swimming pools, billiard tables, and even a farm. Guests can go horseback-riding along backcountry trails or kayak in the nearby lake. The staff can also arrange private tours to waterfalls and freshwater pools just 10 minutes away by car. Though far from a five-star property, this is the place to go for an authentic Puerto Rican experience.