Waterfront Condo with Spectacular View of San Juan Harbor

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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San Juan, PR

Port of San Juan
‪2 min walk‬
Pan American Pier
‪3 min drive‬
Puerto Rico Convention Center
‪6 min drive‬
San Juan (SIG-Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci)
‪17 min drive‬

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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1 bedroom/1bathroom apartment in excellent condition. Spacious, comfortable and safe. Pleasant cross breeze due to layout. The apartment has a balcony with a spectacular view of the San Juan harbor with El Yunque in the background.

Located at La Puntilla, it is just steps away from the 'Paseo de La Princesa' promenade, the Governor's mansion and all other monuments and historical points of interest in the old city. The apartment is within walking distance of all restaurants, bars, boutiques, grocery stores, etc. in Old San Juan.

Situated on the same street as the Coast Guard and U.S Customs, the area is monitored by local and federal police. The apartment building is right in front of el Museo del Arsenal (see pictures).

Conveniently located near the bus terminal, a secure municipal public parking lot, and a ferry that will take you across the San Juan bay to Cataño where you can visit the Bacardi Rum Factory.

These rates are for parties of 2. The couch is not a sleeper sofa. We can provide an inflatable mattress and extra linens for parties of 3 if we are notified in advance. Please indicate the number of people in your party when booking.

Please contact me for monthly rates.

We charge a check-in fee for all arrivals. An additional $25 will be charged for arrivals between 6pm-10am, as well as arrivals on all major holidays (ie. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Three Kings Day, etc.). The additional $25 check-in fee is also charged when a guest's anticipated arrival time is delayed by more than one hour. Please let us know your arrival time when requesting a reservation. Check-in time is flexible depending on our staff's availability.

*Please note, THE APARTMENT IS ON THE FOURTH FLOOR. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR!

*There is only AC in the bedroom. The living room/kitchen are have a nice cross breeze from the bay.

*The apartment has two balconies.

*We are a small father/daughter family operated business. We love our apartment in Old San Juan and we are happy to share it with guests who are respectful of our property and house rules. We cannot be held responsible for local/municipal water and electrical outages and we are not equipped with power generators. Although infrequent, it is important for our guests to know that these outages can occur. We do not offer refunds for municipal power outages (water, electric & internet). We encourage all travelers visiting Puerto Rico to do their research regarding the history of Puerto Rico, its relationship to the U.S., and current events in Puerto Rico concerning public infrastructure and services.

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Olivia Melendez

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Languages

English, French, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We charge a $25 late check-in fee for all arrivals between 6pm-10am, as well as arrivals on all major holidays.

The $25 check-in fee is also charged when a guest's anticipated arrival time is delayed by more than two hours.

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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

Property Registration Number 141359

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This property does not have any lifts

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

About the area

San Juan

Located on the waterfront, this condo 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 Hiram Bithorn 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 ecotours nearby.

San Juan, PR

What's nearby

Port of San Juan - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
San Juan Gate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Pan American Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Puerto Rico Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

Sacred Heart Station - 9 min drive
San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Casita De Rones - ‬3 min walk
‪Barrachina - ‬6 min walk
‪Princesa Gastrobar - ‬5 min walk
‪Señor Paleta - ‬5 min walk
‪Triana Tapas & Flamenco - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Condo with Spectacular View of San Juan Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Condo with Spectacular View of San Juan Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Condo with Spectacular View of San Juan Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Condo with Spectacular View of San Juan Harbor located?

Located in Old San Juan, this condo building is steps away from Paseo de la Princesa and Port of San Juan. Condado Beach and Puerto Rico Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Carolyn A.

25 Jan 2025

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

Adequate economy unit

Unit is in great location, but in an old, worn building. Noisy during the day from ship repairs on the nearby docks and at night from party noise from the old town. But a good price.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

19 Nov 2024

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

Good

In san juan for work. Rental was convenient for me and walking everywhere is also convenient. There is a TV, and you would need to bring your own firestick to use. I didn't use it but wanted to is no t.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

9 Sept 2024

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

Great apartment in old San juan

We stayed a week in August. Perfect location and quiet. Location is as listed. Owner communication, checking and follow up to our questions was awesome. Bedroom AC is a must. We loved our time and would recommend staying here. Mark and Dee.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorri M.

18 Dec 2023

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

Great location

Close to everything but away from the late night noise

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robby T.

7 Jan 2023

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

Perfect location

Perfect location with beautiful views. Our hosts were very responsive and the condo is quite charming.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorena L.

24 July 2020

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

Perfect host, perfect location, perfect stay!

The host(s) were friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay at this location again! Check out Cafe Manolin for the best coffee :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

11 Apr 2023

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

Great getaway

The view and breeze was amazing. Location was close to everything we wanted and needed. What a great find!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

24 Mar 2023

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

Great location, clean, well run

We stayed for 9 days and our experiences were in line with others. The property is well run, amazingly clean, and centrally located in Old San Juan. The bedroom AC is powerful, the washer and dryer work great, and the water pressure is on point! Would stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

28 Jan 2023

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

Great Location

Great location, walk to everything in OSJ. Great walking/jogging path by the water close by. Quiet complex.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

12 Dec 2023

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

Great time.

Lovely views from this very nice condo. We enjoyed the cross breeze as had balconies on two sides. Kitchen had everything for cooking, large fridge, stove. Washed and dried clothing, nothing went home dirty. We purchased food daily from SuperMax, short walk. We highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Alexandria & New Orleans, Louisiana

14 Mar 2023

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

Location! Location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming condo. The view was breathtaking. The location was close to everything in Old San Juan. The communication with the host was timely and helpful. We walked to many restaurants, bars, tour groups, and churches. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa f., Wilmington, NC

9 Nov 2018

Great location and views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the view was better than expected. The sights and sounds of the cruise ships made for a colorful morning on the patio with coffee. The walk to shops and restaurants was short. Olivia was so accommodating for our arrival and departure. We are considering returning again but this time with our children.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana G.

11 July 2022

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

Amazing!!

I have been to Puerto Rico five times but this was my first solo trip and I couldn’t have had a better experience or place to stay. Olivia was so attentive and quick with communication if I needed anything and the property was just beautiful. I felt extremely safe during my entire stay and I know I couldn't have picked a better property to stay at. I will absolutely be back and will try and stay here again if it is available!!

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Minerva R.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of potential. Great location

Location is great. Beautiful views. living area can use an air conditioner. Great cross breeze in the afternoons but in the morning it’s was extremely hot. Couldn’t sit on the couch, all clumps. The apartment can use an overall makeover down to the pots and pans. The host was very responsive and available.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana G.

25 July 2023

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

Round 2 in the best apartment!

I had stayed here last year during my first ever solo trip (5th time to Puerto Rico) and had the trip of a lifetime and I know a big part of that was because of this beautiful little apartment I got to stay in. I had such an amazing trip last year that I knew I had to come back again this summer and stay in this exact same place. Olivia and Maria are fantastic and the location just couldn't be better for exploring Old San Juan. I absolutely cannot wait to come back for the years to come and make sure I stay here for at least a part of those future trips! Thank you, Olivia for graciously sharing your gem of a spot with the world!

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

3 Jan 2023

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

Wonderful Breezy Apartment

With its wonderful view over the San Juan harbor there was always a great breeze of air and as such no need for air condition in the living room/kitchen. The three doors to the balconies provided a significant view of the harbor and Old Town., especially after sunset.The road to the apartment leads only to the condominiums and to the US Coast Guard station and with that traffic is very light. The apartment had all the amenities ones need, even an extra room for washing machine and dryer. We concluded we could live there

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dace T.

7 May 2023

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

Amazing location and apartment had everything u need for your gateway

Location was perfect, in walking distance to everything. Balcony of the apartment was our selling point, you could open all 3 drawers and have that PR experience, plus breeze was all u needed. We ended up renting a car to explore PR more, parking was easy. Garage near apartment was only 3$ or you could park off the street, if there was a space. Plus apartment had also beach towels and beach toys available for our kiddo, which was a plus. Olivia, was kind enough to put inflatable mattress that way we all could sleep in bed room. She also answered all questions super quickly.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kiomara B.

21 May 2023

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

Excellent Location

The apartment is very nice in an excellent location. Very clean and the best...the cross ventilation and the balcony. However, the apartment needs update as for example: the living room futon. Terrible! We couldn't spend minute's sitted on it because it's so uncomfortable. Also the shower curtain needs to be changed, it looked worn out. Lastly, even though the apt description indicate that no TV is included, not having it makes a great difference. We really would love to have one particularly during the evening after long days!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

26 May 2022

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

Beautiful top floor view

This apartment was PERFECTION! The location was in a quiet street away from the busy streets of San Juan but still so close EVERYTHING in walking distance! Many restaurants, shopping boutiques, bars, food trucks and marina/dock. A perfect location for first time tourists and others who just want to get away from their busy, fast-paced lives. A favorite was having breakfast with the balcony doors opened and coming “home” at the end of day to open them again to see the beautiful city lights of Cataño, across San Juan). You get visitors from time to time (pigeons) but they are so respectful and do not come in. They simply like to sit outside and experience the beautiful views. The best location I’ve stayed in Puerto Rico, this far! Thank you Olivia!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

sheri s.

30 Apr 2023

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

Awesome

Staying here for us was everything and more than we expected. The view was amazing. The apartment was so convenient, everything within walking distant. Loved seeing the ships coming in and going out. Could hear street music almost all the time and especially on the weekends. The only concern would be if you would have a problem walking or claiming stairs. Our age is 78 and 80 we took our time with the stairs. Wonderful having air-conditioning for sleeping. Olivia and Luis he father were wonderful to commutate with, making it a positive experience. God willing we are looking forward to a return visit. Wouldn't change a thing. LOVED,LOVED,LOVED IT ! Sheri

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

13 Feb 2023

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

Great stay in Viejo San Juan!!

We had such a lovely 2 weeks in San Juan….great food and fun and all of it just out your door! Do expect noise at night, but it never lasted all night. We were really fine-I used earplugs but my husband didn’t. Very spacious & comfortable, bed comfy, ac worked very well as did the WiFi. When we arrived first day, the tv wasn’t working-they replaced it the next day!! Met Maria the manager assistant-she was lovely and helpful. Places we really enjoyed: The coffee/sandwich kiosk just at the corner of Plaza de Armas, which is lovely anyway. (Also around the plaza is a Marshall’s for anything you forgot and the Supermax hgrocery!) Just across the street is the Consular Bar & restaurant, part of the Palacio Hotel. It usually opens at 7 am and it’s lovely….good food & service, great cocktails & coffee, pretty surroundings. So many good restaurants in a few square blocks. Great walking city down the Princesa walkway then around the old city wall by the sea to the El Moro fort. Can you tell I miss it?

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful La Puntilla Condo

My wife and I had a lovely time at Olivia’s Condo in Old San Juan. We arrived late at night and the check in process was a little intimidating for first timers to the island. As there are no lock boxes allowed on the condo property, you do need to make a small trek into the streets of San Juan to grab it from a separate property. We unfortunately had an inconvenience happen due to a small error on their end but Olivia took care of us quickly and effectively and graciously offered a discount to help out with this inconvenience. She definitely communicated effectively and we are grateful for that. The condo itself is adorable. You get a lovely view of the harbor and get some amazing breezes coming through your doors. Lovely AC in the bedroom. Stocked kitchen. Towels, and some basics are supplied for potential beach trips as well as some toiletries. The location is super convenient. No parking on site but there is a very affordable parking lot right next to the condos that costs $3 a day! You are within walking distance of the entirety of San Juan and i cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you from both of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Jan 2020

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

A+

We could not have asked for a better VRBO in Old San Juan! We rented this for 4 nights after our Carnival Cruise. Perfect location, walking distance to entire town. We so enjoyed exploring each day. Amazing views of the city and Cruise ships. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony and the cross breeze was amazing each day! We did use the air conditioner in the bedroom at night as it was a bit muggy and we could drown out any noise or light coming in. Rental had everything we needed, made use of washer & dryer which was very helpful coming off a 7 day Cruise. Note that this rental is on 4th floor with no elevator. Owners are excellent in communication and so helpful with anything we needed. Favorite places included: Spiga for coffee and Brie toast. Triana Tapas & Flamenco for dessert Coconut Flan and the Flemenco show at 7:30 each night is fun! Stuffed Avocado Shop was great, we got it to go and took back to rental for a casual night. El Jibarito for local cuisine, try the cheese balls! Senor Paleta for awesome Popsicles. Sat on back deck by water of La Casita (super close to rental; pink building) good drinks and food! We loved exploring the forts which you can easily walk to. Took the Ferry on Pier 2 to Bacardi Factory. You can also walk to a beach by San Cristobal - Playa Pena Beach across from the El Capitolio- about a 20 minute lovely walk. So much to see and do and this rental was PERFECT!!! Thank you Luis and Olivia!! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Brenda I., San Juan, Puerto Rico

11 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Listing needs to be updated

The property is well maintained and in a great location. I had two issues, one is that there is active construction across the street. It will be there for awhile, based on what they are building. I came to work virtually and booked this place for a quiet experience. Well unfortunately due to the construction, M-F 8am-5pm, there was a constant beep noise that was loud and distracting. It is the sound a truck makes when backing up. That beep didn't stop through my whole stay those hours. I ended up having to work out of the back room to be able to hold my mtgs. When I contacted the owner there response was "I have no control over that." I get that, but please let ppl know through your listing that there is noise, so ppl can decide if that works for them. Second, the tank of the toilet cracked, about 4 days into the stay. There had been a faint line when I got there, but I didn't pay attention to it until I found toilet water all over the floor into the dining room. The owner did get someone to do a temp fix until my stay was over, which is great, but later followed up and blamed me for the tank and wanted to charge me the deposit money. I was appalled as there is no way I did that and can't even imagine how it would happen. Just be warned, great location, but constant noise and make sure to document the apt. when you get it so you don't get charged your deposit.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard M., Poughkeepsie, NY

20 Mar 2019

A Three Star that Should Be a Five

This apartment is located in the heart of Old San Juan by the bay where the cruise ships dock and there is a balcony with a wonderful, unobstructed view. The unit has screened, shutter style doors that provide a nice breeze throughout the unit. The photos and owner's notes on VRBO would lead one to believe that the unit is in pristine condition, but we did not find it to be that way. The unit is badly in need of repairs and a paint job. In the bathroom, he faucet is detached from the sink, so when you use the water the faucet flops around. In two out of my three showers the water never got warm despite allowing the water to run for several minutes. The shower never actually got hot. Two of the three shutter doors in the living room were broken. With one of them, one side of the door would not open at all. With the other, the lock down mechanism was bent so that you needed to jimmy it every time it was opened or closed. Again, while the balcony had a beautiful view, we observed that several of the supports that attach the railing to the balcony were rusted entirely through. The unit is on the fourth floor so this is a serious safety issue. When we arrived, there were several floor mats hanging on lines in the utility room. The owner's father apologized that the cleaner had left them. But amazingly, he did not put the rugs on the floor where they belonged, despite our paying a cleaning fee but left that for us to do. We also noticed there was no TV. The owner's father said that there was internet and that if we wanted to we could watch TV by streaming on the internet. We have rented from Homeaway and VRBO before and understand that some owners do not provide cable or satellite for TV viewing, but we hadn't before experienced where a renter was expected to bring their own viewing device. Another issue is that the living area furnishings are seem old, uncomfortable and ugly. Instead of a couch there is a futon which has no arms and was covered with an old bed spread. The chairs in the unit are straightback rattan with worn out cushions. Overall,it's not a place where most people would want to hang out. The over all feeling of this rental is that it is runned down. It is a shame because it is not that huge and it would not take much make repairs and update it. As said, it is a marginal three star rental that should be a five.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

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