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Beautiful 1st Floor Apartment with Private Patio

Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Port of San Juan

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Patio - Guests have exclusive access
Bedroom - Doors open directly onto patio.
Typical colonial architecture, an arch divides the bedroom and the living room
Double size futon unfolds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Full 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 1st Floor Apartment with Private Patio

Charming one bedroom, one bathroom furnished ground floor apartment in historic Old San Juan, located in the residence of the late Master Puerto Rican painter Alfonso Arana.

This beautiful building of restored Spanish Colonial architecture is characterized by thick walls and brick-stone floors; all doors of the apartment open to a private, lush, interior garden. With ceiling fans throughout (no air-conditioning), this lovely apartment has an airy, tropical feel.

This is an “L” shaped, open floor plan apartment with a fully functioning kitchen. The bedroom has a queen size bed, and is separated by an archway from the living room, which can easily be used as a second bedroom. This setting is ideal for individuals, couples, and small families.

Our apartment is on Calle San José, just around the corner from the Cathedral and City Hall and two blocks from the main square, Plaza de Armas, the supermarket and open-air cafes.

Attractions
•San Jose Church (1 block)
•La Casa Blanca, home of Ponce de Leon (1 block)
•The Cathedral, which houses Ponce De Leon's remains (Across the Street)
•Pablo Casals Museum (within walking distance)
•El Morro Fortress (within walking distance)
•Felipe Fort (within walking distance)
•San Cristobal Fort (within walking distance)
•San Juan Cathedral (within walking distance)
•Isla Verde Beach (7 miles)
•Condado Beach (3 miles)
•San Juan Nautical Club (3.5 miles)

Other Puerto Rico attractions include:

•Luquillo Beach (30 miles)
•El Yunque Rain Forest (25 miles)
•Arecibo Observatory (50 miles)
•Camuy Caves (50 miles)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to COVID-19, we have relaxed our cancellation policy. Feel free to contact us for more details.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Property Registration Number 141359

We should mention

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

About the area

San Juan

Located by the sea, this apartment 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Juan, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

  • Port of San Juan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Condado Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Pan American Pier - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Sacred Heart Station - 10 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Factoría - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Taberna Lúpulo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Birra y Empanadas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Cookies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafetín Serie 1.0 - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 1st Floor Apartment with Private Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful 1st Floor Apartment with Private Patio?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 1st Floor Apartment with Private Patio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 1st Floor Apartment with Private Patio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 1st Floor Apartment with Private Patio located?

Located in Old San Juan, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and Port of San Juan. Condado Beach and Puerto Rico Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Rosa Meléndez Ibarra

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Why they chose this property

Luis Alfonso and his two sisters, Rosa and Isabel, spent their early childhood in Old San Juan. Their house was in the Caleta de las Monjas until their departure to France in the early 1970's.
In 1985 their father, the late painter Alfonso Arana, returned to buy this house in Calle San Jose and it became the family home. It is a beautiful building with the patio on the ground floor and beautiful terraces upstairs. Alfonso Arana used to call it "his Palace."
In 2009 Luis Alfonso and his siblings decided to open the house for guests, and furnished the downstairs apartment for vacation rentals. Luis Alfonso lives on the 2nd and 3d floor of the house, and his sisters reside in Massachusetts and in Connecticut. We love our Old San Juan home and hope you enjoy your stay there!

What makes this property unique

Volunteers or Relief Workers working for Non-Profit / NGOs, will receive a small discount (Standard Rate) in recognition for the their valuable contribution to the recuperation effort, after the natural disasters that have affected our country. The three night minimum stay could also be reduced to only two. Please describe the work that brings you to PR and send appropriate documentation to benefit of this offer. Gracias!

Favor preguntar por las tarifas especiales para artistas o residentes de otros pueblos de PR que necesiten un lugar en el Área Metro por razones médicas, de trabajo, estudios, etc.

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English, French, Spanish