Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes
A charming one bedroom & one bathroom apartment is located on the second floor of our colonial house on Sol Street, a quiet residential area in Old San Juan. Located in a quiet residential area, above our colonial house. It's a bright and stylish apartment with high ceilings, a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove, coffee-maker, microwave, toaster oven and large refrigerator, hi-speed wifi, and private terrace with a lush garden for sunbathing. Powered by solar panels, plus a water cistern on the roof.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Wash the dishes
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Quiet hours between 10PM and 8 AM. We do not want to disturb our surrounding neighbors. This is a residential area.
No visitors in the apartment. No stay overs.
No bare chests in the common area or on the streets of OSJ. A casual dress code is what Sanjuaneros are used to, not Beach attire on the streets.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 584517
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
San Juan
Located in San Juan, this apartment is in the city centre. Port of San Juan and Pan American Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Condado Beach and Escambron Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum or Hiram Bithorn Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, ecotours and cycling nearby.
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Port of San Juan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
San Juan Gate - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Sacred Heart Station - 9 min drive
San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
La Verguenza - 1 min walk
Cafe Mallorca - 2 min walk
Café Finca Cialitos - 2 min walk
El Jibarito - 1 min walk
Mercado La Carreta - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes located?
Located in Old San Juan, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of San Juan National Historic Site and Port of San Juan. Condado Beach and Puerto Rico Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Very cute and quaint apartment in a perfect location. It was far enough from the nightlife so you could get a good night sleep, but just around the corner was the heart of Old San Juan. Walking distance to everything. Not much water pressure in the shower, but definitely not a deal breaker for us. Host was very responsive, bed was comfortable, and the A/c worked great. Would definitely stay again.
The apartment was absolutely wonderful. A block away from everything you need - bars, restaurants, shops, sites. Felt very safe there and the terrace was a great bonus. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Loved this spot! It was a little oasis in the middle of Old San Juan. The terrace was a gem to sit out on in the morning and drink my tea before heading out. Lourdes was in touch several times to make sure I had what I needed. It was a great stay.
Lourdes was attentive and helpful in all of her assistance and recommendations even with my combination issues. Both the home and hostess made for a memorable stay. Thank you.
My husband and I came for a quick birthday trip. Lourdes met us at the door with a warm welcome. She had gone up ahead of arrival and turned on the air to make sure the space was comfortable. Location was perfect for walking everywhere and away from the loud night crowds. More restaurants to choose from then one could ever visit. Caficultura was our first stop every day for coffee and breakfast. We had a rental car, for day trips, that we parked at Dona Fela, maybe a 5 minute walk down the hill. Easy in and out parking and quick to get out of the city. We were excited to see the castles open, even with the government shutdown. The only hiccup was that San Juan lost all the city water the day before we arrived and some sections finally got it back the night before we left. Public Restrooms were hard to come by and everything was served on disposables since no one could wash dishes. We bought a case of water at the local Walgreens for drinking and brushing teeth. Thankfully this apartment has a water cistern so we still had running water and all the plumbing worked, we just had to be conscientious to take quick showers. Overall the locals were upbeat and ultimately it wasn’t too inconvenient for us. Great trip, great apartment, great location.
Ashleigh F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Medora W., Ringgold, GA
11 December 2017
Great location
We stayed just after the power came back on. The apartment is located in a safe place, close to everything, and is quiet! We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this to anyone visiting Old San Juan.
Stayed here on a business trip but wanted to experience Old San Juan. This home is on a perfect street that is just far enough away from the bar crowd that it stays nice and quiet, but close enough to the action that you can just walk a few blocks and you're in the mix of things.
The apartment is well appointed and kept very clean. There is strong 100 MB Wi-Fi as well as a solid 5G cell reception, at least from Verizon.
A big storm came through while I was there and it knocked out power to part of Old San Juan, which in turn caused the water to be turned off. Lourdes, the host, was very receptive and even sent over a plumber to see if there's anything they could do on the location but it was a city-wide issue. Luckily the water restored in a few hours so wasn't a big deal. I received a message from Lourdes that the water was back on before I even noticed it had returned. Great communication.
The back patio is wonderful and a Great escape. Air conditioning works extremely well. It was almost too cold in the middle of the day when the temperature was the hottest outside.
Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone considering.
The apartment has everything we (wife and I) needed and more. It is in a great location with easy access to all that Old San Juan has to offer. I really liked the floor plan of the apartment and we enjoyed having a Medalla on the deck in the late afternoon. Having the sleeping compartment to the rear of the apartment made for a restful/peaceful night’s sleep. Very few city noises – though I may have been too tired to have heard them.
The owner’s attention to detail is to be applauded. I especially liked that they have installed solar panels and a backup battery system to provide continuous power in the event of a blackout. All air conditioning, fans and water systems worked great which led to a very comfortable stay.
If you enjoy a good breakfast don’t miss La Carretta.
Note: if you must rent a car, make it a small one.
We loved our experience at your apartment! The back porch was beautiful and private. The property had a great location for easy access around San Juan. Thank you so much for having us!
Beautifully lit with natural light and many windows. Terrace is just lovely and a wonderful place for breakfast. Landlady, Lourdes, is kind, informative and lovely. I did find the many levels of floor difficult to deal with in terms of safety and a good bedside lamp would be very helpful. Also kitchen utensils need to be replenished. All in all, apartment in fantastic location and I would return in a flash.
We loved this place! Lourdes was very friendly and accommodating, providing plenty of fantastic local recommendations and tips. The apartment is clean, small, and exquisitely decorated, and the balcony! So wonderful! Would definitely recommend this place to a couple.
Overall the property and the location were amazing. The only negative feedback I have is in regards to the parking situation. Please be mindful, if you're planning to rent a car, you won’t be able to park around the property. The closest parking garage is 10 minutes away walking.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
stephanie m.
27 January 2019
Fantastic
It was a perfect spot in a perfect setting.
stephanie m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
8/10 Good
David W., Raleigh
31 March 2018
Quaint condo. Very comfortable~
Old San Juan is wonderful. This condo is in the heart of it all and walking distance to shops, restaurants and etc. AC units work very well. The back patio is very nice to sit out on in the evenings. The kitchen is small and there are limited utensils/cookware if you plan to cook. There was no coffee maker so we bought an inexpensive one and left it there - you're welcome. :) All in all it was a nice comfortable place to stay and explore Old San Juan. We would definitely rent this condo again.
*A few things to note:
- If you plan to rent a car, there is no parking at the condo. You will need to park at a parking garage, which is 4-5 blocks away. We parked at Dona Fela parking garage and it was inexpensive. We rented a car so we could do day-trips to other parts of Puerto Rico - Luquillo, the rain forest and etc.
- Uber only operates in San Juan. They do not operate anywhere else (including the airport) on the island so you will need a taxi. There is a taxi stand about three blocks from the condo.
David W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Margarite G.
7 February 2018
Lovely place, great location
Only thing missing was a coffee maker & teaspoons:)
Margarite G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
RODNEY S.
6 August 2017
Great Apartment
I loved staying in this apartment for the simple fact that it was near everything that we wanted to see. The apartment itself was very nice and quiet, and it had everything you needed while we were on vacation. The best feature was the patio which you could see Old San Juan at night. For our next trip to Puerto Rico we will rent this property again.
RODNEY S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
3 May 2017
Beautiful, fun, perfect!
We had a great time staying in "La Terraza". The apt is charming cozy and super cool. The terrace is beautiful with lots of nature and sun! The location is perfect, Old San Juan is such a fun town, the night life is amazing and theres so much to do during the day. If you are staying in PR, this is the place to be.
About the host
Hosted by Lourdes
Caribe Rentals is a family short & long term rental agency designed by Miguel Maldonado and Lourdes Suárez. A creative-retired couple that has been living in Old San Juan for many years. They have tailored four cozy apartments for you to choose your next vacation or business travel: two in Old San Juan and two in Miramar.
Miguel is the mastermind behind the interior decoration of the rentals and is in charge of maintaining the lush gardens. Plus, he has great stories from his hippie years in Puerto Rico. Lourdes is a retired French and Humanities professor, and your direct contact during your booking and stay.
For them good communication comes always first, when hosting friends, family and other travelers. They look forward to providing you with a joyful, homie and relaxing vacation! Feel free to look through their unique apartments and contact us if you have any questions.
Why they chose this property
We decided to retire in Old San Juan, by investing in this old colonial building with the idea to host travelers on our second floor. We love the old city lifestyle! You'll see the beauty and uniqueness of this place. San Juan has a vivid community, dense history and is walking distance to a variety of cafes, restaurants and cultural events.
Also we enjoy conserving part of Puerto Rico's architectural history by taking care of such a lovely colonial building, in Sol Street, one of the few residential areas in OSJ.
What makes this property unique
- Quiet residential street. - Very close to the ocean and to all the historic sites. - Solar powered. 17 solar panels on the rooftop + battery backups, guarantee us power in any eventual power outage. - A large cistern on the rooftop guarantees water in any eventuality! - We are equipped for hurricane season!!
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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