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Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes

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Room
Living area
Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes

A charming one bedroom & one bathroom apartment is located on the second floor of our colonial house on Sol Street, a quiet residential area in Old San Juan. Located in a quiet residential area, above our colonial house. It's a bright and stylish apartment with high ceilings, a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove, coffee-maker, microwave, toaster oven and large refrigerator, hi-speed wifi, and private terrace with a lush garden for sunbathing. Powered by solar panels, plus a water cistern on the roof.

Property manager

Lourdes
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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
Quiet hours between 10PM and 8 AM. We do not want to disturb our surrounding neighbors. This is a residential area.
No visitors in the apartment. No stay overs.
No bare chests in the common area or on the streets of OSJ. A casual dress code is what Sanjuaneros are used to, not Beach attire on the streets.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 584517

We should mention

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

About the area

San Juan

Located in San Juan, this apartment is in the city centre. 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 Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, ecotours and hiking nearby.
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San Juan, San Juan

What's nearby

  • Port of San Juan - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Condado Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Pan American Pier - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Verguenza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Mallorca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Jibarito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Finca Cialitos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Luna Rest - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Terrace for sunbathing / walking distance to historic sites & cafes located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maya M.

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

Beautiful spot in Old San Juan

Stay was wonderful and Host was lovely. Great location and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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

Old San Juan trip

Loved this spot! It was a little oasis in the middle of Old San Juan. The terrace was a gem to sit out on in the morning and drink my tea before heading out. Lourdes was in touch several times to make sure I had what I needed. It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

A true welcoming stay

Lourdes was attentive and helpful in all of her assistance and recommendations even with my combination issues. Both the home and hostess made for a memorable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

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

San Juan apartment

This was a great location right in the old city of San Juan. The hosts are helpful and super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

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

Great Location

We loved the Location and the Patio was the Cherry on top :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake N.

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

Great 3 Day Stay

Great location to see Old San Juan and cute place to return to throughout the day to cool off or rest!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Awesome Old San Juan

Great stay with Lourdes. Super clean and very efficient. Good communication and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen A.

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

Your own personal Oasis in Old San Juan

Stayed here on a business trip but wanted to experience Old San Juan. This home is on a perfect street that is just far enough away from the bar crowd that it stays nice and quiet, but close enough to the action that you can just walk a few blocks and you're in the mix of things. The apartment is well appointed and kept very clean. There is strong 100 MB Wi-Fi as well as a solid 5G cell reception, at least from Verizon. A big storm came through while I was there and it knocked out power to part of Old San Juan, which in turn caused the water to be turned off. Lourdes, the host, was very receptive and even sent over a plumber to see if there's anything they could do on the location but it was a city-wide issue. Luckily the water restored in a few hours so wasn't a big deal. I received a message from Lourdes that the water was back on before I even noticed it had returned. Great communication. The back patio is wonderful and a Great escape. Air conditioning works extremely well. It was almost too cold in the middle of the day when the temperature was the hottest outside. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone considering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

A great Old San Juan find

Very clean property. Central location. Friendly hosts. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn E.

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

Great location

fantastic location of this apartment. loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark k., Chicago, Illinois

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

San Cristobal in Old San Juan

The apartment has everything we (wife and I) needed and more. It is in a great location with easy access to all that Old San Juan has to offer. I really liked the floor plan of the apartment and we enjoyed having a Medalla on the deck in the late afternoon. Having the sleeping compartment to the rear of the apartment made for a restful/peaceful night’s sleep. Very few city noises – though I may have been too tired to have heard them. The owner’s attention to detail is to be applauded. I especially liked that they have installed solar panels and a backup battery system to provide continuous power in the event of a blackout. All air conditioning, fans and water systems worked great which led to a very comfortable stay. If you enjoy a good breakfast don’t miss La Carretta. Note: if you must rent a car, make it a small one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Micayla W.

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

Perfect location

We loved our experience at your apartment! The back porch was beautiful and private. The property had a great location for easy access around San Juan. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully lit with natural light and many windows. Terrace is just lovely and a wonderful place for breakfast. Landlady, Lourdes, is kind, informative and lovely. I did find the many levels of floor difficult to deal with in terms of safety and a good bedside lamp would be very helpful. Also kitchen utensils need to be replenished. All in all, apartment in fantastic location and I would return in a flash.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derrick B.

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

Wonderful place for 2 to stay!

We loved this place! Lourdes was very friendly and accommodating, providing plenty of fantastic local recommendations and tips. The apartment is clean, small, and exquisitely decorated, and the balcony! So wonderful! Would definitely recommend this place to a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property and the location were amazing. The only negative feedback I have is in regards to the parking situation. Please be mindful, if you're planning to rent a car, you won’t be able to park around the property. The closest parking garage is 10 minutes away walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephanie m.

Fantastic

It was a perfect spot in a perfect setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

David W., Raleigh

Quaint condo. Very comfortable~

Old San Juan is wonderful. This condo is in the heart of it all and walking distance to shops, restaurants and etc. AC units work very well. The back patio is very nice to sit out on in the evenings. The kitchen is small and there are limited utensils/cookware if you plan to cook. There was no coffee maker so we bought an inexpensive one and left it there - you're welcome. :) All in all it was a nice comfortable place to stay and explore Old San Juan. We would definitely rent this condo again. *A few things to note: - If you plan to rent a car, there is no parking at the condo. You will need to park at a parking garage, which is 4-5 blocks away. We parked at Dona Fela parking garage and it was inexpensive. We rented a car so we could do day-trips to other parts of Puerto Rico - Luquillo, the rain forest and etc. - Uber only operates in San Juan. They do not operate anywhere else (including the airport) on the island so you will need a taxi. There is a taxi stand about three blocks from the condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margarite G.

Lovely place, great location

Only thing missing was a coffee maker & teaspoons:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Medora W., Ringgold, GA

Great location

We stayed just after the power came back on. The apartment is located in a safe place, close to everything, and is quiet! We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this to anyone visiting Old San Juan.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY S.

Great Apartment

I loved staying in this apartment for the simple fact that it was near everything that we wanted to see. The apartment itself was very nice and quiet, and it had everything you needed while we were on vacation. The best feature was the patio which you could see Old San Juan at night. For our next trip to Puerto Rico we will rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, fun, perfect!

We had a great time staying in "La Terraza". The apt is charming cozy and super cool. The terrace is beautiful with lots of nature and sun! The location is perfect, Old San Juan is such a fun town, the night life is amazing and theres so much to do during the day. If you are staying in PR, this is the place to be.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucas B., Saint Petersburg, Florida

Magnificent!

I had a wonderful time at this property it is perfectly located in old San Juan. It was in walking distance of everything i wanted to do like exploring the forts and tasting some authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Lourdres and Sofia were very accommodating and even going above and beyond with the locations of some excellent restaurants and a laundromat to wash cloths. Even when my key broke and it had to be replaced they responded within seconds and made what could have been a nightmare only a slight hiccup on the trip. I would recommend this property to anyone looking to explore everything old San Juan has to offer or even just cuddling up with a book on the lush patio and chilling out. I would definitely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiina E.

Cozy getaway in the heart of Old San Juan

I stayed at La Terraza for three nights with my Husband. The rooms were clean and full of Puerto Rican charm. We particularly enjoyed sipping mojitos the sizable porch, which makes up for the lack of view with privacy and tranquility from the cool breeze to the tinkling of the wind chimes and potted plants. We arrived during the annual San Sebastian festival, which is a city-wide party did goes all night. We found it difficult to fall asleep for the first two nights due to the boisterous partying and clear sound from the stage performances on Plaza de la Barandilla. Definitely felt like we were right there, front row, even if we couldn't see anything. Once the festival was over, La Terraza was a beautiful oasis from the heat of PR and a cozy landing for our vacation. Lourdes and Sofia were prompt with their communication. Once we arrived, we were given the code to a lock box on the door which contained our key. Be warned, you'll need your full body weight to pull the door into position to open and close it. We found this a bit cumbersome, along with two flights of stairs to the unit, but quickly adapted. This would not be a good place to stay if you have trouble with stairs. We also made our own breakfast and a few dinners, as vegetarian food is not readily available in PR. We found all the necessary tools, including a percolator for our morning coffee and a small stash of spices. One of the better kitchen set ups that we have experienced. We were steps from everything we wanted to see in Old San Juan, even stopping back at the room for a mid-day siesta on more that one occasion. I would highly recommend staying here to friends and family. It is a great deal that made a very enjoyable vacation for us both.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

melissa g.

Clean and Convenient

The property was exactly as described and suited our needs perfectly. Lourdes was there to meet us to let us in and answered all questions we had. The deposit was returned immediately after we left which was a pleasant surprise. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joris M.

Great stay in awesome apartment

Me and my girlfriend stayed in this very nice and cosy apartment for 2.5 months. We had a really great stay. All attractions are on walking distance. The neighborhood is also very nice and we always felt safe. Highly recommended!

About the host

Hosted by Lourdes

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Caribe Rentals is a family short & long term rental agency designed by Miguel Maldonado and Lourdes Suárez. A creative-retired couple that has been living in Old San Juan for many years. They have tailored four cozy apartments for you to choose your next vacation or business travel: two in Old San Juan and two in Miramar.

Miguel is the mastermind behind the interior decoration of the rentals and is in charge of maintaining the lush gardens. Plus, he has great stories from his hippie years in Puerto Rico. Lourdes is a retired French and Humanities professor, and your direct contact during your booking and stay.

For them good communication comes always first, when hosting friends, family and other travelers. They look forward to providing you with a joyful, homie and relaxing vacation! Feel free to look through their unique apartments and contact us if you have any questions.

Why they chose this property


We decided to retire in Old San Juan, by investing in this old colonial building with the idea to host travelers on our second floor. We love the old city lifestyle! You'll see the beauty and uniqueness of this place. San Juan has a vivid community, dense history and is walking distance to a variety of cafes, restaurants and cultural events.

Also we enjoy conserving part of Puerto Rico's architectural history by taking care of such a lovely colonial building, in Sol Street, one of the few residential areas in OSJ.

What makes this property unique

- Quiet residential street.
- Very close to the ocean and to all the historic sites.
- Solar powered. 17 solar panels on the rooftop + battery backups, guarantee us power in any eventual power outage.
- A large cistern on the rooftop guarantees water in any eventuality!
- We are equipped for hurricane season!!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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