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Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street

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The house front, with historic door into Old San Juan located around the corner.
Looking to the outside from the living room.
View of the living room
View of dining area and entertainment center.
Entertainment Center with SmarTV, bluetooth soundbar and satellite  TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Juan
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Pan American Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We provide one portacrib for infant if requested.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Easy to get outside & smoke if needed.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Be sure all water faucets are off and take out the trash from the kitchen and bathroom areas.
Don't leave dirty dishes inside the dishwasher, and if you would be so kind strip down the beds your group used and leave the sheets on top of the beds. We would be very grateful.
Remember that unfortunately, we won't be able to ship any items left behind in the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Children under 13 not allowed in the second floor
Owner is not available after 10pm and before 7:00am
Take garbage outside to bins provided around corner

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 141627

We should mention

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

About the area

San Juan

Located in Old San Juan, a neighbourhood in San Juan, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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San Juan

What's nearby

  • San Juan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port of San Juan - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Pan American Pier - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrachina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café El Punto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Meson Sandwiches - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Batey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Champi - ‬2 min walk

About the host

Hosted by Rafael Martinez

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My wife and I love to travel. We know how important it is to stay in a comfortable, beautiful place that invites relaxation and enjoyment. That is why we have selected properties in the best locations in San Juan and prepared them so that you have a wonderful time in Puerto Rico, “La Isla Estrella”.

Why they chose this property

This was our house until 2017 when we decided to rent it to tourists visiting Puerto Rico. It is a premiere historic Spanish colonial home (over 250 years old) in the most prestigious address in Old San Juan, a Unesco World Heritage city.

Old San Juan has the air of a European city with majestic Spanish forts, a vibrant cultural life with music on the plazas, jazz piano bars, and venues for flamenco and salsa dancing, Visit the many museums, large art galleries, as well as artists’ cubbyholes. Enjoy gourmet Puerto Rican and world class international dining. There is an opportunity for a wonderful picture everywhere.

What makes this property unique

The house has been fully remodeled and has all the conveniences of modern living while maintaining the air of a Colonial home. It is very close to all major sights, shopping and other venues, yet it is on a quiet street.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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