Where Caribbean mountains breathe into the sea —
an authentic Puerto Rican escape in Maunabo
After 30 years in the New York City and Northern New Jersey tech industry, Kimlee left it all behind — trading office towers for palm trees, bumper-to-bumper traffic for coquí frogs, and Tri-State grey skies for golden Caribbean sunsets.
The result is Casa Chunan: a hand-crafted sanctuary in Maunabo, where the lush mountains of Puerto Rico roll right down to the Caribbean sea. Every detail has been curated with love.
Mountain views, beach access, and a tropical garden built to exhale.
From the hammock to the BBQ — Casa Chunan has it all.
Puerto Rico's secret southeast coast — real, raw, and breathtaking.
Calm turquoise waters, white sand, almost no crowds. A hidden gem locals still call their own.
A 19th-century lighthouse perched on dramatic rocky cliffs. Sunsets here are otherworldly.
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system — waterfalls, mist, and pure magic.
Kimlee is a Superhost. Here's what guests say.
"Waking up to the sound of coquís and a warm Caribbean breeze was absolutely magical. Casa Chunan is everything Puerto Rico should feel like — authentic, warm, and completely beautiful. Kimlee thought of everything."
"We drove to the Punta Tuna lighthouse at sunset and honestly felt moved. That view combined with how comfortable Casa Chunan was — this was the best vacation we've ever taken. Already planning our return."
"Kimlee left welcome snacks, a local guidebook, and her number for anything we needed. Spotless property, gorgeous tropical garden, and the mountain backdrop is unreal. Hidden gem in Puerto Rico."
"Want the REAL Puerto Rico — not the tourist traps? Stay here. Maunabo felt like stepping into another era. Our dogs loved it. The terracotta house with those mountains behind it is straight out of a travel magazine."
Insider guides to Maunabo, the southeast coast, and getting here from the mainland.
Beaches, lighthouse, local food, crab festival — your complete guide to the southeast coast.
3.5-hour flight, no passport. Flights, costs, and a 5-day itinerary from the city.
Newark direct flights and a host who traded the Turnpike for the coast road.
The coast most visitors miss — Maunabo, Patillas, Yabucoa, and Humacao.
Trade the polar vortex for the Caribbean. O'Hare direct flights and Cancun comparison.
PHL direct flights, budget options, and the Philly-PR cultural connection.
Why Puerto Rico is the easiest beach trip for Americans. Destination comparison table.
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and events. Find your perfect window.
Age-specific activities, villa vs hotel savings, and a sample family week itinerary.
WiFi, Act 60 tax incentives, time zones, and a sample workation week.
4-day itinerary, budget for 6 people, Instagram spots, and why PR beats Miami.
