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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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San Juan
  • San Juan Gate
    1 min walk
  • Calle Fortaleza
    1 min walk
  • La Fortaleza
    1 min walk
  • San Juan (SIG-Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci)
    17 min drive

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Luxury House in Old San Juan

About the area

San Juan

With a stay at this vacation home in San Juan (Old San Juan), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of San Juan and Pan American Pier. .This vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Condado Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • San Juan Gate - 1 min walk
  • La Fortaleza - 1 min walk
  • Port of San Juan - 9 min walk
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 11 min walk
  • Pan American Pier - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Domenech Station - 12 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paseo de la Princesa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Raíces - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pira-Rum - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa De Montecristo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Champi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street

Spacious home, fits up to 8 people comfortably. *

Lovingly maintained, following CDC and PR Tourism Co. guidelines to clean and disinfect, the house is located in a privileged quiet street near La Fortaleza, Cristo Street, and La Princesa.

Walk alongside the 500-year old walls of El Morro Spanish Fort, while watching cruise ships enter San Juan harbor.

Visit art galleries, local artisans shops, boutiques, jewelry stores and outlets. Eat and drink at excellent Puerto Rican / International restaurants, and patio bars.

Enjoy live music at plazas, jazz, flamenco and salsa dancing - a rich cultural life.

The house is fully renovated, with high ceilings, arches and a classical Spanish interior patio. There are many decorating touches and liberal use of plants create a tropical environment that invites relaxation.

You will have full access to the house. We will provide you with a detailed description and instruction of all the facilities in the house, including the operation of all the appliances such as washer / dryer, dishwasher and microwave, Also included will be instructions for all remotes: satellite boxes, smart Hi Def TVs, and air conditioning units (one in each bedroom).

Old San Juan is the second oldest city established in the Americas by Europeans. It has been inhabited since the early 1500s. In addition, it is a beautiful city, a culinary and jewelry center, with a vibrant cultural life, museums, galleries, arts and crafts shops, and great shopping.

The house location is excellent with easy access to the most important sights of Old San Juan such as La Puerta de San Juan, El Morro Spanish Fort, La Rogativa, La Princesa, Ballaja, Las Americas Museum, City Museum, La Fortaleza, Plaza de Armas, Cristo Street, the Cathedral, SoFo, and many others.

Beyond Old San Juan but nearby, is a world class symphony hall and orchestra, music venues for all kinds of latin music, various museums, live theatre performances, and one of the most attended concert arenas in this hemisphere featuring artists from all over the world.

In addition, outside the metropolitan area you can enjoy a beautiful countryside, world class beaches and water sports, the only rain forest under the US flag, phosphorescent bays, the world's largest zip lining as well as many other eco-tourism attractions.

We will gladly put you in contact with more detailed tourist information so that you can choose whatever you would like to do.

If you like to take photos, enjoy music, eat, drink and enjoy life, this is paradise.

Notes:
* Extra charge per guest, per night will be applied when exceeding the 4 guests in the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features wheelchair access, a tennis court on site, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rafael Martinez

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Easy to get outside & smoke if needed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We provide one portacrib for infant if requested.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 141627

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Historic Spanish Colonial Home Exclusive Street House
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Charming Historic Spanish Colonial Home Exclusive Street House
Charming Historic Spanish Colonial Home Exclusive Street

Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rafael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacaciones familiares
Todos los años buscamos un lugar para reunirnos con nuestros hijos adultos.Es una tarea retante ya que para ellos es una sorpresa el lugar que escogemos. Seleccionamos esta casa en el viejo San Juan. Es una casita hermosa, acogedora, equipada y con todo lo necesario.La encontramos bien limpia y ordenada. Está ubicada en un lugar privilegiado, al lado de la Fortaleza, por lo que nos sentimos seguros puesto que hay vigilancia 24/7. Está cerca de restaurantes,lugares históricos y a pasos de la Catedral de San Juan. Nuestras vacaciones fueron fantásticas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk to everything
Great location with everything inside to make a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, but no A/C in common areas and no hot water
This property is the perfect location for taking advantage of Viejo San Juan. It's in a beautiful, quiet part of Calle San Francisco and you can easily walk to almost everything in that part of the city. The gate to get outside the city wall is right around the corner, and there are so many wonderful restaurants, bars, and historic sites within a mile's walk. The fridge, stovetop, and dishwasher all worked well and the TV, door lock, and WiFi were easy to use. With that said, a few things didn't meet expectations and made the property description seem inaccurate at times. Air conditioning is only available in the four bedrooms. The central courtyard is covered but open air, and the living room and kitchen are cooled only by fans. When it's hot outside, those spaces aren't going to be much cooler. Hot water was also an issue: we were told it may be slow to heat up, but we were never able to get any hot water, even when four people took consecutive showers. We followed all host guidelines on how to get hot water, but weren't successful. Finally, while the air conditioning in the bedrooms kept us cool, one A/C unit in a downstairs bedroom began to leak, dripping enough water onto the sheets and pillows to require us to move the bed, launder the sheets, and leave a wastebasket under the A/C to catch the drip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay in Paradise
I loved the location of the property. We walked through la puerta de San Juan every night to el paseo de la princesa. The Limber next to the Rogativa statue is very refreshing and only $1 the lady sells it from the window of her house. The rooms stay very cold and bed and pillows are very comfortable. We ate out most of the time but we were spoiled with the panini grill. Every morning we made sandwiches with cheese and ham and of course pan sobao that we got from the grocery store at the plaza just 2 blocks away. Our favorite restaurant was la Garita going toward La Perla. The Red Snapper was great and very fresh. I recommend going there early afternoon. I wouldn’t go there at night unless you are a local. Our other favorite was Patio de Sam. When we left we just walked up to The convento hotel and they called us a taxi, we were a group of 7 so it was difficult for the van type taxis to drive down our street. If you want to spend the day at the beach go to el escamaron. Taxi for 4 is only $20 one way. A most is the pigeon park and the Fort. All in all we had a wonderful time Miguel’s house is very spacious and the kitchen is completely stocked with everything you may need. The lock box is easy to use and you are next to everything away from the noisy part of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Home
This property is a lovely, well-kept historic home in a perfect location to easily get around Old San Juan. The home is well appointed and the beds were very comfortable. Great air conditioning in the bedrooms and all the appliances you would need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Convenient access to everything you want.
Great location on a quieter very pretty street close to everything you want to see in Old San Juan. Host was accommodating and easy to talk to. Over all great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
This is the second time we’ve stayed here. It is the perfect location in old San Juan- quiet but close to shopping, restaurants, the Gate and other sites. Great owners and great charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful experience
We had a fantastic stay for a long weekend getaway! The property location could not be better (close to shops, sights, restaurants) and I especially loved being close to the Governor's mansion as security was present 24 hours (just a nice peace of mind). Rafael was great with communication and you can tell he cares for him property and his guests. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Town Family Weekend
Visited family in Old Town for the weekend before heading to the beach! Such a great location with everything you need a walk away. The property is classic Old Town nestled in the heart of it all. Would definitely stay again if we return to San Juan.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay in Old San Juan
My family and I stayed here the week before Christmas and totally loved the place and the Old San Juan area. We stayed for 4 days during which we took in all of the historical sites (del Morro and San Cristobal, fountains, restaurants and shopping). We walked everywhere! One day we did a day trip to El Yunque to see the tower, waterfalls and swim/eat at Luiquillo beach. The house was located close to everything. The air conditioning units cooled us off from the hot days and everything else was great. Lots of room to spread out, watch tv and relax. I would totally recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in Old San Juan. A couple of notes for improvements - could use another couch as my family of 5 had to use a couple of the dining room chairs to watch tv, the shower hot water only ever reached luke warm even when running it for a while and the queen bed downstairs was extremely creaky when getting in/out and anytime my husband or I moved during the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria G., Pensacola

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place on a perfect street
Comfortable and clean. Convenient and quiet. My words cannot describe this charming 2 level place. Beds comfortable, air conditioning worked great. Washer and dryer were useful. Kitchen was well equipped. And it is a stones throw from the governors house and police garage! we always felt safe. I hope everyone who reserves this place has as much fun as we did! No need for a car. Spend money elsewhere!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
The house was the perfect home base for my family for our stay in old San Juan. My husband and I brought our daughters (early 20’s). It was very well stocked with anything we could have needed. Rafael was very easy to communicate with and hospitable. They have also taken a great effort to create a book guiding you through the city and giving tons of suggestions. The location is ideal, a short walk to everywhere you want to go, but on a nice quiet street. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Spanish colonial house- great location!
I stayed here with 3 other adult family members for a special birthday celebration. The house did not disappoint! It has 4 air conditioned bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, an updated kitchen and a beautiful interior patio with a spiral staircase. It is within walking distance to all the restaurants and shops. We walked every morning to the fortress. We took a 20 minute cab ride to Isla Verde beach which is gorgeous. Then another day we went to Condado Beach which is beautiful too but the ocean is too rough to swim in. I cannot wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lamont J., Glendora

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally awesome
Wonderful place to stay its as safe as can be being next to the governors mansion 5 min walk to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P., Orange City, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
We loved our stay!!! It was the perfect location. We walked all over Old San Juan and always found parking within walking distance!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Perfection is the only way i can describe this beautiful home. I am so glad this is the place i rented for my trip. The location is perfect and since OSJ is so walkable we saw and did everything. The home is exactly represented on the listing. Clean and well equipped. I loved the little courtyard. I did not venture up the spiral stairs, my young people stayed up there and it was nice to have the separation for our group. The host provided everything we would need, including trash bags, laundry supplies, soap, conditioner, shampoo, etc. There was a surprising selection of decent pots and pans. We only cooked a couple of times but it was nice to have more than one wonky aluminum skillet with the non-stick surface peeling off to choose from and even more surprising is that the knives were actually sharp enough to cut without risking amputated. The beds were very comfortable. I slept very well every night. I was not a fan of the memory foam pillows but that is personal preference. If you are anything like i am planning a trip and you collect listings for comparison, this listing will not disappoint. I will most certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old San Juan
We loved the location of the property and loved the house too. There were plenty of places to eat close by and so many things to see in the immediate area. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, phenomenal home.
This place is an absolutely perfect place for a small group vacation. All the amenities of a home, plenty of privacy for each group. Super super charming and in the heart of Old San Jaun. Earnestly considering coming back to this exact place in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Buck G., Rutland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO Spanish Colonial.
Location, location, location! A beautiful place to stay. Near to the gate to the fort, a small pocket park with a fountain, close to shopping and restaurants. The home was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The spiral stair case was a little difficult to maneuver, but we did. I would highly recommend this property to all. Thank you, Rafael
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Quiet street, convenient to all the activity and short walk to services and sites.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we expected
The house was lovely. It has old world charm in a great location. Accessing the house by car can be tricky as it is very close to the Governor's residence. Inform the guards that you are staying at the house. They will let you through. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home and perfect location
The home is lovely, comfortable, and full of charm. The location is perfect, close to everything in Old San Juan. It was great staying in the historic Spanish homes. Also, the house is well stocked with all supplies and extremely clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old San Juan
We had a great time in Puerto Rico. The house was in a great location. It was safe and easy to get around from. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location
Located on a quiet street just blocks from all the shopping and restaurants. Perfect location if you are staying in PR
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie F., Annapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! Beautiful home.
We couldn’t have asked for a better stay.! We felt extremely safe and were only a few steps away from all of the main attractions. The house was extremely clean and nicely decorated. We would definitely come back and stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022