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Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Port of San Juan

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Terrace/patio
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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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San Juan
  • Place, San Juan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta de San Juan
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Juan

Located in Old San Juan within a short walk of Port of San Juan, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Condado Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • San Juan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Puerta de San Juan - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • La Fortaleza - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calle Fortaleza - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of San Juan - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrachina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café El Punto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Meson Sandwiches - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nono's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Batey - ‬3 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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Easy to get outside & smoke if needed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
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.

Rules

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: We provide one portacrib for infant if requested.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 141627

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.
  • The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Old San Juan, just steps from San Juan Gate and La Fortaleza, and within a short walk of Port of San Juan. You'll also find Condado Beach and Distrito T-Mobile within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with tennis.

Are there hot tubs at Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU), which is 8.8 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street?

Yes, every accommodation at Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street comes with a balcony.

Charming historic Spanish colonial home in exclusive street Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at this home. All the beds were very comfortable. The afternoon we arrived, we had no electricity due to a power grid problem in that area. It was repaired about 9:15. No other problems. There is a good climb to get to the “action” (out door to left) and driveway to Governors house if you turn right. Guard presence in the area is higher as a result of the entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Phillips O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, near historic site, great restaurants and beautiful sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is in the perfect location. We walked to great restaurants, shops, historic sites, etc. The house itself was great for 4 women in their 50s, with two bedrooms and a bath on each floor. The common area was clean and inviting. We all loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Location is A. As a spaniard colonial house, A too. It's very clean and well equipped. This vacation among other experiences we did the Bad Bunny Concert. Next time Fiestas de la Sanse Street !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old San Juan vacation

We had an amazing stay! The hosts have clearly been very thoughtful about this beautiful historic property. It has a wonderful balance between original features and up-to-date amenities and appliances. Phenomenal location, with easy walking to anywhere in Old San Juan. Very detailed instructions for check-in (including getting to the property), for all the features of the house, and check out. Air conditioning felt great, but the parts of the house cooled by fans were also delightfully comfortable. It was charming and comfortable, and we had a great stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

San Juan Gem

We loved our stay and being in such a prime location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jace W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great and easy. The house is exactly what is advertised. The neighborhood was quiet and close to a lot things.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard R.

Fell a little short

Considering the age of this old Spanish Colonial house, one could tell that an owner spent a lot of money on restoration. Where it fell short was;A colony of ants in the kitchenA mouse trap under the bed which suggested a mouse problemPersistent mosquitos and mosquito bitesMold in the washing machine or drierHot water plumbing with very slow heating rather than electric instant heaters for the showersVery inferior TV reception and tuningHowever a very nice and clean neighborhood and friendly neighbors, and a relatively short walk up the hill to the shops and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

Everything about this property was excellent – location couldn't be beat, the property was up-to-date and clean, air conditioners worked in the bedrooms, fans only in the main space, just be aware this is in the city so there are no windows in the bedrooms downstairs and minimal upstairs, you can open the portals in the windows in the front doors and natural lighting comes from the canopy ceiling in the patio. We loved our week in Puerto Rico.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Rockport, ME

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location - charm galore

We were five including grandparents and 18yo son.We found the host very helpful and responsive. The rental is as described with much character and charm. The location is excellent on a beautiful quiet street between all the shops and restaurants and the ocean walk and well protected due to its proximity to the governor’s residence. The kitchen is well stocked but bring spices. There is EVOO, salt, pepper and Adobo and plenty of coffee filters. The beds are comfortable but bedrooms have no windows and are small and musty but that improves with the great AC in each bedroom. Only fans in the living area. The region is humid so those with mold allergy should be cautious. Others felt the hot water an issue is prior posts but we had no issues. Very nice bathrooms.Appliances work great (no oven) and Dishwasher, Washer dryer a bonus.We loved the area and do not rent a car! Parking is really tough. There is an Enterprise in Condido you can get one for the day. Uber is great here. Be careful when swimming in rough waves. There is quite an undertow at some beaches and peaceful bays at others.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal location!

Rafael was extremely responsive and helpful. It is an absolutely charming house and close to many significant things in Old San Juan. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David V., Wisconsin USA

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Perfect for us in every way. A better location in Old San Juan would be tough to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect wedding location

perfect location,right by wedding at hotel convention2 doors from governor gate could not feel safer we loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
LOCATION The location is the reason to rent this property, can’t be beat. However the second floor bedrooms will be hard to access for children or elderly or adults with any issues with stairs. It’s a narrow circular metal staircase. I stayed upstairs because the rest of my party were not going to comfortably able to access stairs. Bedding and bed Super comfortable , it’s small but did what we needed. Had everything it stated, I recommend finding a small store ahead of time online for coffee and essentials for kitchen or pack coffee for first morning. WiFi and hot water were slow or didn’t work but the host had a manual for issues. He did work with us regarding our flight delay issues and we were very grateful to him for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The place to stay in Old San Juan.

Perfect Old San Juan location. Very responsive property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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