Historic 1895 Pent House apartment with amaizin Ocean Views
This special place is close to everything. It is the perfect location to explore all the beautiful historic Old San Juan sites, directly across the street from the San Cristobal Fortress on the corner of Calle del Sol and Norzagaray Streets. Authentic Puerto Rican restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, and souvenir shops are only steps from the property. The airport is only a 15-minute Uber ride; Condado and Isla Verde Beach are only 10 minutes away. DISCLOSURE: This is a penthouse apartment on the fifth floor. There are no elevators; guests must be able to climb 63 stairs to access the apartment. It's important to keep this in mind when making this reservation. The building does not have a power generator; if there is a power outage, the apartment will be without AC and lights. We will not refund for utility outages. On-street parking is free but limited and is not available overnight. Street parking will get hefty tickets overnight, but during the day, it is free.
There are many electrical hazards, including a newer outlet above the shower head in the shower. The water Taste like mold A bunch of the windows Do not work and stay open, so there is only. Air conditioning in the bedrooms.
We stayed the last 2 nights of our 8 day trip in this apartment. It has very cool views out the front windows. The lack of AC in main space is common and didnât bother us, the AC in the bedrooms worked well. Would recommend new bed linens/coverings etc but everything was clean. No coffee maker but I didnât mind because learned how to use a French Press. Cute neighborhood with fabulous restaurant and also a cute (locals) bar down the street. I would stay here again.
Perfect location with view of water and fort and walkable to everything. We loved it. There are lots of stairs to go up and no elevator. But as long as youâre okay w that itâs perfect for exploring old San Juan.
I was stoked to be staying in the heart of Old San Juan, but unfortunately there was an issue with the apartment that required I be moved to a new location. The host was gracious in offering me an equally nice place to stay which was still pretty convenient to where I wanted to explore. Over all, it is unfortunate I couldnât stay here, but if there is any problems, trust they will be resolved with integrity.
I reached out to the host awaiting check in instructions - heard nothing until after check in time so we were already in Old Town San Juan having dinner. The host finally responded that there had been a pipe problem and sent us to another place 1 bedroom 1 bath no where near old town. nowhere near Old Town. WHETOWN.
Great location in old San Juan. Easy access to all activities. Beautiful views of the ocean from the living room. Great space for the family. Parking difficult, but this is Old San Juan itâs difficult everywhere. Would stay here again.
I just slept and showered here during my stay in Old San Juan. It really wasn't that bad. The air conditioning and the windows leaked a little bit. And I found a roach one night. But the bedding was clean. The towels were clean and I felt safe. Victor was always communicative and easy to get ahold of.The gate instructions on the VRBO listing need to be updated. They were not accurate when I arrived.
This was a charming apartment, amazing views, and a good location. There are a lot of steps to get there, donât overpack. Neighbors all seemed friendly as well. Enjoy!
We showed up to a locked gate and had to be let in by a passing mailman. When we finally got in to the apartment we found there was no running water.. no working sink, no working shower, no working toilet. Our contact Victor, moved us to a beautiful location the next day but this first apartment was rough.
The location of the property was fantastic. Getting into the building was a bit confusing and the directions for entering the building should be updated. The bedroom AC units worked well, and it was pretty quiet inside the apartment as well.
Okay I will start off by saying, yes there are a lot of steps until you get to the apartment. With that being said, itâs totally worth it. The views are out of this world.
Amazing view, great location, had everything we needed besides full house air conditioning.
This is on the 5 th floor (without elevator) ) lots of steps but view is amazing! It has air conditioning in the bedrooms only so the place it self is steamy (but typical for Puerto Rico)
We came looking for a place to stay that was part of the culture and historic feel. This place is it!
We enjoyed the location of the apt. , which was very spacious. Easy walks around old San Juan. Bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom & kitchen had everything we needed for a short two night stay. Our host was very responsive to my questions, and prompt on their reply.
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Great simple condo in the perfect location in OSJ. Direct view of the ocean is a real treat. Two comfortable beds with air conditioning, and a well-supplied, functional kitchen and bath.
Apartment wasn't clean when we arrived, but that was quickly sorted by a text to the owner and a visit of the cleaners.
There are lots of steps up a dingy stairwell, but they lead to a sweet little pad in a perfect location.
They were not kidding with 65 steps part, apartment clean, instructions clear enough, one neighbor one day wasnt having a good morning. It was a decent resting and landing place for us.
My name is Victor Alonso I was born in Lima Peru and grew up in Sao Paulo Brazil, Costa Rica, and Cabo San Lucas Baja California Mexico. Live in New York for a few years and finally found my home sweet home in Puerto Rico. I love the people, the culture, the food, and the weather. This is the happiest place on earth and you are soon to find that out!! I think renting a house or apartment versus a hotel is the Smart way to go. Iâll take good care of my guest, providing the best attention I can possibly provide. Be aware this is the Caribbean and things work at their own speed here, which could be a blessing or a curse it all depends on you. Iâm very happy and honored to have the opportunity to help you in your rental process and make this trip an unforgettable one. Puerto Rico is full of magic and if you open your mind and heart youâll find it. I look forward to working with you.
Historic Old San Juanâs modern history goes back 500 years on an island home to Native peoples for much longer. Old San Juan combines the vibrancy of island life with the charm of an Old World town. Walk the blue cobblestone streets, visit the fortresses and cathedral, stroll by the ocean, and enjoy local cuisine, art, crafts, and music.
Walking Old San Juan is ideal; the entire community can easily be traversed on foot. Ubers and taxis are easy to come by. On-street parking is free but limited. Overnight parking on-street requires a resident sticker. However, the Doña Fela parking garage is only a 5-7 minute walk from the condo and allows overnight / longer-term parking for a fee.