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Steps from Beach 2BR-1.5 Bath w/Parking @ ESJ

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Private kitchen
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carolina, Puerto Rico
  • Isla Verde Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Balneario de Carolina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SIG-Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps from Beach 2BR-1.5 Bath w/Parking @ ESJ

Summary:
Enjoy this 3rd-floor Two Bedroom, just 5 minutes from SJU Airport ✈️ and steps from the beach 🏝️. Fully equipped for your stay with a king bed + 2 double beds and kitchen 👩‍🍳 + washer/dryer in unit. Self check-in anytime after 3 PM, one free parking 🅿️ spot, and access to paid laundry 🧺 machines. Free luggage storage 🧳 before check-in/after check-out. A 24/7 supermarket is 5 minutes away.

**NOTE: Pool is closed**

Book your Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 escape today! ☺️

The Space:
• Spacious 980 sq. ft. Two Bedroom located in ESJ Towers.

• Situated on the 3rd floor with private balcony

• Features a king-size bed + two double beds

• Fully equipped kitchen 👩‍🍳 for preparing meals during your stay.

• Includes a washer/dryer in the unit

Guest Access:
• Luggage storage 🧳 in the lobby area.

• Direct access to the beach 🏝️, open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM (hours may vary).

• Includes one free parking space 🅿️ in the garage.

• Beach chairs and an umbrella rentals are available on the beach.

• Washer and dryer included in the unit

The Neighborhood:
The ESJ Towers is located on one of Puerto Rico's finest beaches. Walking distance from major hotels, Hotel San Juan, Intercontinental, Embassy Suites . Supermarket Pueblo is also walking distance (open 24 hours).

ENTREVINOS is also EXCELLENT across from CVS inside the small shopping mall, great ambiance from Thursday through Sunday, great wine selection (basic bar drinks also.) many reasonable good bottles starting at $29

METROPOL
Walking distance make a left out of the driveway, great Latin food, huge menu, and live music at the bar.

MEAT MARKET
Inside The Fairmont El San Juan, next door, excellent steaks and sides, make it a night and stay for live music in the lobby Fridays and Saturdays and people watch or try dancing to Salsa, my favorite bar!
This hotel also has a chic nightclub with GREAT music CLUB BRAVA, a great atmosphere and you can walk there, it's next door!

El ALAMBIQUE
Funky beach restaurant bar with good food on Tartak St.where CVS is, just walk towards the beach and make a left at the end.

IN CONDADO
LUISA serves gourmet Spanish Cuisine and the best paella ever! (REALLY!)
Carlo, he's a beach vendor who makes the most delicious Shrimp or Octopus marinated "salad" with a Coconut arepa. Don't be afraid of beach food, it is safe and delicious! He's on the beach every day around 1- 2pm

For a taste of our famous fritters, go to the beach, at Pinones, a five-minute ride, open kiosks selling all manner of fried food cooked over a wood log, delicious! Try an Alcapurria.
MY FAVORITE for Latin and FRESH seafood is CAYO CARIBE, there's one in Condado,

On the way to OLD SAN JUAN
Ladis for fresh fish is a short ride on the way to Old San Juan Great view and great for drinks and appetizers unless you are ordering a whole Lobster (STEAMED ONLY) or a whole Snapper (Fried only) you will be disappointed as they tend to overcook anything else, but the view WOW!

IN OLD SAN JUAN:
BARRACHINA (where the Pina Colada was invented)
LA VERGUENZA a real scene, with music and PR Street food, a must-see.
LA FACTORIA Party all night long! seven rooms with music, GREAT cocktails, arrange for an Uber pick up in front or nearby as there are many bars in the area, big young adults area.

SANTURCE:
LA PLACITA for bars nightlife and good restaurants, open late, how the local's party (safe)
In Condado- PASEO CARIBE lives music on FRIDAYS ONLY also lots of restaurants, outdoor and indoors, lots of fun!

GROCERY STORES/PHARMACY
Near us walking distance is PUEBLO Supermarkets, you can expect to find the same items you find in the USA. as well as liquor. It's a 5-10 minute walk, straight out of the building's driveway across the street to the end of the street, make a right and it's at the end of the street, taking an Uber is a good idea if you are buying a lot.

Across from The inter Continental Hotel, to the right of us,(closer than CVS),it's a small grocery and liquor store, all walking distance from the apt. They also serve a great breakfast.

CVS drugstore has a nice grocery area for essentials and a liquor store also.

We have a great Tour company
it's Covid compliant, CALL to make reservations.
CONCIERGECONEXIONPR.COM
Great to experience areas outside of San Juan, like the Rain Forest, ATV tours, horseback riding in the countryside, Bioluminescent Bay in Fajardo, and much more!

Enjoy!

Getting Around:
Everything within Isla Verde is pretty much walking distance! If you choose to go to Condado, Old San Juan or anywhere else outside of Isla Verde I recommend either Uber or renting a car. Sometimes the cost of parking and gas is higher than the uber itself- just some tips for your vacation here on the island :)

Other Things to Note:
• Conveniently located: 5 minutes from SJU Airport, 10 minutes to the Convention District, 15 minutes to Plaza Las Américas, and 35 minutes to El Yunque Rainforest 🌿

• Power outages are a possibility. The building's generator powers only common areas (e.g., elevators) and not the unit.

• WiFi Enabled Smart T/V

• One towel set per guest is provided for the duration of your stay; no mid-stay replenishment.

Interaction with Guests:
The ESJ Towers has been my home for the last 35 years! I am available when needed :)

Property manager

Chana Cohen
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 638987

About the area

Carolina

Located on the beach, this condo is in Isla Verde, a neighbourhood in Carolina. Distrito T-Mobile and Plaza las Americas are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Isla Verde Beach and Carolina 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.
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Carolina, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

  • Isla Verde Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Balneario de Carolina - 10 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Pinero Station - 8 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Cuba - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lupi's Mexican Grill & Sports Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Bodeguita - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hijole - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from Beach 2BR-1.5 Bath w/Parking @ ESJ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps from Beach 2BR-1.5 Bath w/Parking @ ESJ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from Beach 2BR-1.5 Bath w/Parking @ ESJ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from Beach 2BR-1.5 Bath w/Parking @ ESJ located?

Located in Isla Verde, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Isla Verde Beach and Carolina Beach. Pine Grove Beach and Balneario de Carolina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment in a great location

The apartment looked better in person than in then pictures. Very clean, and it had everything needed for the stay. Beach access is just steps away from the lobby, easy and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameena Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, with beach access. Close to restaurants/hotels/airport

Gated high rise apartment complex. Felt very safe at all hours. Easy self check.Very clean, well stocked kitchen/bathrooms.Furniture/decor/mattresses were a little dated and worn.The location however was ideal and central to all the places we wanted to visit. Nice area to sit and watch TV/eat.Nice underground well lit parking space included in rental.Walkable restaurants near by.You should call ahead for reservations for dinner though, as restaurants can get very busy in the evening (our wait was 55 mins at metropol) Overall a great stay and would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

Rental was perfect for family of four! Spacious, well-stocked kitchen, plenty of linens and spotless! Beach is right out door of the lobby. Rental chairs for $5 day on beach but owner also had three in the unit which was great. Cvs, restaurants, bars all easy, quick walk away. Old San Juan about a 12 minute drive. Escambron beach about ten min drive. We had a wonderful time. Owner is lovely and extremely responsive when we had questions and asked for some recommendations. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vaca 2022

Very nice loved our stay wish we had more time will be back. thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location; beach area is really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mayra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ESJ BEST LOCATION!

Family of 5 slept comfortably in this 2 bedroom, 1 half condo. Just as advetized. Chanda was GREAT.!! The beds and pillow wete very comfortable. Kitchen had everything you need... but we bought too much food and ended up eating out mostly. The pool was big and beautiful but a lot of rules, sometimes my 10 and 11 year old didnt know how to enjoy it. Beach access is great, location is amazing. Close to airport, Old San Juan and restaurant restaurants, casinos, stores. We ended up getting most sonvorniers from Walgreens up the street. No real ocean view, but a slight viewing fro balcony. Pleanty of towels, sheets, pillows, pillow cases. Bring your toiletirs, swim suit and enjoy your vacations. GRACIAS
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

I truly loved my stay here. Place was fully stock with all necessities. Rooms were spacious and place was super clean, which was a plus for me. I felt so comfortable in this apartment. Location is near all you need, pharmacies, restaurants, beach and market. Totally recommend this for a family of five or less. Chana was also great from the check in to the check out. Thank you for a pleasant stay and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needed more supplies

This building was under renovation and So I can understand some of the mess of the building but the entrance was very difficult to find and we had 24 hours of no power on the 4th day. The first 2 nights there was loud music playing all night long outside the building. The condo itself was clean and the pool was beautiful but compared to other VRBO's I have stayed at there was limited supplies. They only provided 2 rolls of toilet paper, 1 roll of paper towels and only 4 small towels total for 4 people. When I called the owner she did bring over more small towels but said we had to provide paper products. I will say the location was great and within walking distance of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GreT stay

We really enjoyed staying at Chana’s place. Unfortunately COVID put a damper on being able to enjoy some of ESJ’s amenities or be able to enjoy the pool beyond 6 pm. Other than that the apartment was great and we enjoyed our stay. Will be back next year.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The BEST!!!!!

Where do I start. This condo is perfect. It’s in a great location, ministers from the airport, food shops and the beach is literally in the back yard of the building. Check in was smooth, we landed earlier than check in, although we wasn’t allowed to check in sooner, we were able to leave our luggage in storage and head to get some food walking distance. Everything we needed was in the condo, fully stocked kitchen, super clean beds and bedroom. The balcony is very nice and you get a glimpse of the ocean, breathtaking. The POOL was so much fun, and the VIEW THE POOL HAS TO THE OCEAN IS GREAT FOR pictures. We can’t say enough good things about this place. The owner was super sweet and called me to check and see if we needed anything lo We def are goin to book here again.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Location, location, location

This is the second time that we have stayed in on of Chana's condos in this building and we will certainly be back! The room is clean with a full kitchen and comfortably sleeps at least 6. It has three tvs and wifi so everyone was happy. The balcony allows you to sit outside and still enjoy the beautiful weather. The lobby of the building has a guide for travel (we didn't use), a full bar, restaurant, coffee shop and little store. In addition, towels are provided at the beach and the gorgeous pool. The room too is fully stocked with bath towels, sheets, blankets and pillows. It is also very roomy. The best part without a doubt though is that off of the lobby is Isla Verde Beach! It is literally steps away! The building rents chairs, but we were there for 10 days and it made more sense to buy chairs at one of the nearby stores. In addition to the amazing beach, this is walkable to the grocery store, drug stores and many restaurants. It is truly a perfect location!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nice condo in Isla Verde

We enjoyed staying in Chana Cohen's condo at the ESJ Towers. The Condo was clean and comfortable. The staff at ESJ towers was very helpful. This typical 1970s condo building is a little dated. The pool and Isla verde beach are nice. We visited Old San Juan and the El Yunque rainforest which were marvelous. We can recommend La Casita Restaurant, Metropol, and Piu Bello. All are within walking distance. The sights are very crowded during the 4th of July holiday weekend. I can definitely recommend this condo.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation in Puerto Rico

I have actually stayed in the ESJ towers on previous occasions because of the convenient location. This is the first time I stay in one of Chanas' apartments and had a great time.. The facilities were clean , well maintained and totally comfortable, even has Wi-Fi. The only downside is the view from the balcony, not much to it.I highly recommend the restaurant called " Made in Puerto Rico", great typical food and unique atmosphere.It is also walking distance from the apartment. I would definitely recommend this rental to my friends and family. I would also consider using it again in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Experience!!!

We were pleasantly surprised as to how spacious the condo was. We are a family of 5 and everyone had enough room to move around. All the rooms were nicely sized. The master bedroom was very large. The kitchen was well equipped with modern appliances. The condo was very clean and in the 12 days we were there we did not see a single pest. There were extra towels and sheets provided.The beach was a few steps away .There were supermarkets close by to keep the kitchen stocked. We enjoyed visiting Pinones and the family enjoyed eating at Bebos where you can get the most bang for your buck. We are recommending this unit to our family and friends and plan to return again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda F., Hopewell Junction, New York

A great time!!

This apartment was great!! It was immaculate and looked exactly as the listing photo. From the moment we entered we knew it would be comfortable. The kitchen had new appliances and the bedrooms were very clean and gave us a good nights rest after a fun-filled day at the beach. The proximity of the ESJ to nightlife was just a short walk away. This was great for our 4 girl get away. Th property is also not far from Old San Juan. We definetly recommend it and our family will only rent from Chana Cohen during our visits to PR. She is always helpful and always provides us with a great rental property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Get to know yourself

This will be my third time staying at Chanas its always like coming back home to family This is the perfect place to stay everything walking distance even buses ,book tours even a convience store if u dont want leave hotel Bring your cameras the view is breathtaking (sunsets) from balcony Casino and music next door This is one of the nicest beaches Chana has always come through when I needed her would not stay anywhere else. Her apts are clean and look like the photos Book tours to The Caves are great with the Observatory to see one of largest satellite dish Theres nver enough time to do all OLd San Juan just the take the bus outside Hotel
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M., Clifton NJ

ESJ Towers

Had a Great time appt was clean and everything u need for a good Vacation,easy access to the Best Beach In Puerto Rico, Casino next door, Restaurants closed by

About the host

Hosted by Chana Cohen

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I live in the ESJ Towers for the last 34 years.
Puerto Rico is my home .I love the culture,food, weather,sandy beach and above all the people!!! Very friendly and welcoming.I love swimming and yoga.I believe life is about relationship ,connections and doing good. I feel blessed to meet new people,share new ideas and share the vibes.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful two bedrooms fits for a safe family vacation or business trip with all the conveniences: PK,fully equipped Kitchen, on the beach, walking distance to restaurant,supermarket,pharmacy, 24 hour front desk,concierge for booking tours in the Island.Lobby with game rooms, restaurant, bar, cafeteria. Friendly stuff. Pool,hot tub. Its my HOME!

What makes this property unique

My property is very cozy,comfortable!!! Perfect for a family vacation with all the amenities to feel home away from home.
New stove,refrigerator,2 plasma T.V ,recently painted,new curtains.It make s you feel home!!

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests