Beautiful Spanish colonial home in the north side of Old San Juan where most residents live. One block from the ocean. Unique opportunity to discover the city while staying in an exquisite setting and enjoying the colonial architecture of this space. Old San Juan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where colonial architecture mixes with contemporary Puerto Rican culture. Over 1,200 square feet of living space to yourself. Spanish colonial architecture with 15 feet high ceilings Iron Wood beams (Ausubo wood), clay bricks, black-and-white checkered floor and interior courtyard that extends one's living space. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom. Every room in the house has a ceiling fan to keep cool temperatures. The master bedroom has a beautiful Indonesian hand carved canopy king size bed, ceiling fan and air conditioner. The guest bedroom has a full size bed with a ceiling fan. The bright and fully equipped kitchen opens to the interior patio where you can sit down, relax and look at the sky at any moment. The dining room seats up to 6 people. The house really has everything you need to enjoy your stay in the Caribbean.
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No smoking inside the house or patio. Please cross the street to smoke, to be considerate with the neighbours whose bedrooms are facing the streets.
Keep noise down between 10pm and 9am. The interior patio magnifies the sounds. After 10pm lower the voices and music to keep the neighbors happy
Please read the house rules. There is a Welcome guidebook in the kitchen to read and to get familiar with the house and other suggestions
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 705700
About the area
San Juan
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Old San Juan, a neighbourhood in San Juan. 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 Sixto Escobar Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
Puerto Rico Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Pan American Pier - 7 min drive - 5.1 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
El Jibarito - 1 min walk
Café Finca Cialitos - 3 min walk
Mercado La Carreta - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan located?
Located in Old San Juan, this holiday home 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our first visit to Puerto Rico. Our stay was excellent. Really enjoyed the location and the ease of exploring Old San Juan. We especially enjoyed our morning walks along the city walls. Highly recommend!
This was an amazing vacation. The property is beautiful. So close to many stores, restaurants, and not too far from El Morro. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Alexander L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Keith
4 May 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, walkable to many spots for dining, shopping, quiet beach, bars and just taking in the local culture. Very clean home. Owner extremely nice and got back quickly. Excellent
The loveliest colonial style, eclectic art filled home in a quiet, residential area of Old San Juan. Haydee was a kind & informative host - I truly appreciated her thoughtful dining & cocktail recommendations & especially loved La Madre and St Germain Bistro. The verdant courtyard is the center & star of the home, so peaceful & welcoming. I’m a sucker for a great shower while traveling & I was not disappointed. The location was only a short walk to many places of interest, including Castillos San Cristóbal & San Felipe del Morro. I ran to El Escambrón beach, which was lovely and not overly crowded. I cannot recommend this jewel of a home enough - & look forward to returning as soon as I can.
We had an amazing stay at Lincoln Center on Calle Del Sol! It was so clean and we loved the indoor-outdoor living. It is very centrally located but quiet at night. We will be back soon! Thank you Haydee
Loads of charm, great location, and excellent communication from the host. We loved this space so much! Plenty of room for our family of four. Well provisioned for food prep and cooking, and just a short walk to the grocery. 10/10 property, I can’t imagine better accommodations for a stay in Old San Juan.
Beautiful Property in a Romantic part of Old San Juan. Close to everything in Old San Juan
This property was perfectly set in the beautiful historic Old San Juan. Only minutes walk to all the local attractions. My family loved its authentic feel, The host was very responsive and meet us on property to give us insights to restaurants and local sites. I highly recommend this location. Perfect for my family.
Great Location, wonderfully charming 1st floor apartment!!
Easy check in. Wonderful two bedroom, 2 bath apartment.
So quintesential Old San Juan charm. We loved the court yard and all of the conforts of home.
We would definetly stay there again!!
Tom Murphy
The apartment is perfect. It has everything you’d need from the kitchen supplies, to beach towels, to a comfortable bed with air conditioning, ideally located for a visit to Old San Juan. Beyond that, the feeling of the place is inspired. The art work, the interior courtyard, just everything felt right. We were sorry to leave.
This is an old property, described accurately. It is well positioned and is an especially good value comparatively speaking. I wouldn't plan to spend hours "at home" but as a place to start your day with a cup of coffee in the courtyard and return at days end to sleep it was perfect. The host was very accommodating and responsive. Check other properties to appreciate the value.
Loved everything about the surroundings. Nice layout with open-air atrium. Could hear birds chirping from atrium. This atrium connects to master bedroom, which is very comfortable. All other rooms on main floor so it would be easy for someone with mobility issues to stay here. Gorgeous artwork throughout, very tasteful furnishings and everything needed for kitchen. Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms - maybe more with young kids.
Most of all, this place is within easy walking distance (about 5 minutes) to main tourist sites but the neighborhood is quiet and two streets over from where all the shops and restaurants are. Just lovely!
We had a great time! Host was a great communicator, met us at the property as she lives next door. Showed us around, went through the map with us pointing out favorite spots for us to try and checked in throughout our week stay. We had a later flight and she allowed us to leave our luggage for a bit instead of dragging it around town with us on our last day. We also had a minor incident of breaking something on accident within the property. She was very gracious and understanding about it. Would recommend and stay again! The only thing to note is there is no screen, door or anything between the open air patio and the rest of the house. Bugs were not an issue though which I am grateful for.
This Veijo San Juan home was absolutely perfect in every way. Situated in the residential area in the NE quad of Veijo San Juan near San Cristobal, it was extremely quiet and peaceful, with very little auto traffic as the street is calm and narrow. It’s truly in a beautiful location with easy fast access to main roads from the nearby parking garage (no street parking).
Inside, the home is something of a wonder. Beautifully decorated rooms with comfortable furniture and beds, large open spaces with high ceilings, two complete bathrooms—one on each end of the home. Dissecting the home in half is an open air courtyard filled with live plants and a fountain. The kitchen is open to this area. The layout is super ideal for two couples, or adult family travel with two good sized bedrooms that each have a bathroom and are on opposite ends of the home. It’s great for privacy! The kitchen is well equipped and more than enough. The fridge is ice cold! And the artwork throughout, and architecture, is so pleasing and interesting that it’s a joy to step back in for the night. Our host was so kind and generous with her time and her communication excellent! The home has everything you need, and it feels so personal. I would choose this home again and again. My adult son and I truly had a magnificent stay!
Haydee is a wonderful hostess
Her home is located wonderfully in Old San Juan
However, the hot water heater was out and the roof leaks
Cold showers on vacation with friends and leaking roofs, was not what we expected as we brought our friends to a new location to show off a remarkable location
This home has authentic old Puerto Rican character within easy walking distance of everything in old San Juan. Despite its age, it was very comfortable. The host was very helpful and replied quickly.
We did not have a car, which is a good thing because parking would be very challenging!
Five great female friends/sisters/niece decided on a trip. Quaint Colonial was the perfet place. We were able to enyoyed the local beaches, sights, shopping and restaurant then return to a most relaxing, fun home. We loved the center courtyard with the hammock and outdoor kitchen. We slept 2 per bed plus Haydee supplied a single blow up mattress that was perfect. It was tucked out of the way in a small room; stayed perfectly inflated and was very cozy. Check-in and out was incredibly simple. There were no outragous house rule, just simple respect for neighbors and property. Haydee was readily available via text/phone if necessary.
Note about the area: Cell service is spotty at the beaches/forest area. If you are traveling via uber/taxi, make sure you have pre-arranged return transportation. We came across 2 groups that were desperate for return transport.
Donna M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by haydee
I am from Puerto Rico and live in Old San Juan. I spent most of my time between my house in Old San Juan and the countryside which allow me to always be in beautiful natural surroundings. I am fortunate to live in this unique place within its history, colonial architecture and best of all great community. Love to share it with you!
What makes this property unique
This house is very unique as you will be able to enjoy all the colonial architecture elements of a late 1700 hundred home built by the spaniards. High ceilings with Ausubo beams, checkered floor, open kitchen with two beautiful archways to the courtyard, interior courtyard, soles truncos, and even an underground cistern underneath the patio used to collect rain water.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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