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Ocean View Puerto Rico Condo [#134796] | View Property

Condado
Condo, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
$100/nt US Dollars
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• Amazing, Awesome, and Beautiful

  Amazing, Awesome, and Beautiful

  • Guest Robert L.
  • Date of stay 05/08/13
  • Review Submitted 05/14/13
  This condo is absolutely amazing. The view and location is awesome. The beach right down there! The stores and the bars are conveniently located within walking distance. The neighborhood is very chic and friendly. This property is very clean and well maintained. There is a pool and a gym. It was also easy to booked. Paul and Betsy were very nice and accommodating! Staying here definitely influenced our awesome experience at Puerto Rico. I wouldn't need to think twice about staying here again. I would come back in a heart beat!

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• A Great Rental

  A Great Rental

  • Guest JSB
  • Date of stay 01/16/13
  • Review Submitted 02/06/13
  This was our second stay in a condo at the Ashford Imperial; our first in this condo. It was just as advertised, clean, decently equipped and, of course, in a great location. Paul and Betsy were very easy to deal with and accommodating. This building is in the heart of Condado - 10 min. from the airport and about 15 min. into Old San Juan. Restaurants, the beach and shopping (including a supermarket) all within walking distance. We really like this building - full of very friendly people - both renters and owners. Really, the only downside to our visit was the fact that they were re-doing the interior of one of the elevators during our stay, which meant there was only one operating elevator - a minor inconvenience and no one's fault... all in all, a great vacation.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• good deal

  good deal

  • Guest JP
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/28/13
  The apt is as advertised and we really enjoyed ourselfs. The location is perfect, in the middle of a trendy district and very close to a lot of nice bars and restaurants. It is a 45 minutes foot walk to old San Juan or you just grab a cab. Everything works in the apt and the lobby guards are allways friendly. If you are looking for a good deal and a nice apt in a trendy district, this is it. However you must consider that living in a trendy district can impact your sleep because it is very loud and the bar just below the balkony has a lot of partys till 2/4am. Paul was very helpfull and the paying process is too easy. Highly recommend this apt for younger couples who will have some fun in PR. Thx Paul

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• Highly recommended!

  Highly recommended!

  • Guest Mario r.
  • Date of stay 11/20/12
  • Review Submitted 12/02/12
  I highly recommend this apartment! I rented it for a week over the Thanksgiving holidays and it was perfect. The neighborhood/location is great. Steps away from the beach, across the street from the Marriott where you can go to the casino and book tours (El Yunque, Culebra, Icacos, etc). You also have plenty of restaurants, bars, a Walgreens and a Starbucks next door. The neighborhood is very safe with plenty police around at all times. The apartment itself was clean and just as advertised. The building has a pool and a 24 hour doorman. The owner, Paul, is very attentive and was quick to respond and answer any questions I had before my trip. Highly recommended!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great Apartment in the heart of Condado...

  Great Apartment in the heart of Condado...

  • Guest Josue_fly
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 09/16/12
  I am so glad we chose this apartment for our stay in San Juan, the last 3 nights. Paul was great and made himself available for whatever we needed, very friendly and helpful. Apartment is just like the pictures and description. Location is perfect in the heart of Condado right next to all the restaurants, bars, 1 block from the beach and major hotels with lots of activities. I would definitely try to book Paul's apartment next time I visit Puerto Rico!!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: That is " accomodate" sorry.

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• Excellent Location and Condo

  Excellent Location and Condo

  • Guest Ivan & Elise d.
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 02/03/13
  This was a great location and apartment for my wife and I. We stayed here a couple of days on our way to Culebra Island. The condo pictures and listing descriptions given are accurate. The condo was within 10 minutes from San Juan airport and the area is fabulous and close to the beach with great eateries and a vibrant atmosphere. The view in the mornings from the apt is great and make you want to get going to the beach for a water sports, sunshine, people watching or just plain beach fun. I enjoyed running on the beach in the mornings and then lounging in the pool with a magazine or book to read. My wife liked all the great eateries to choose from and shops in the area. The front doorman, Raul, was friendly and informative. The apartment is clean and well maintained and Paul, the owner, made it very easy for us to book and pay for our stay. Paul was also open to our questions and always followed up with them by phone, text or email. Over all, this was a great stay for my wife and I. We would return to this condo as well as recommend it as a great spot for a couple or single person. You will get a great high end location in San Juan with great customer service from Paul. I only wished we could have stayed a few more days and enjoyed all the condo and the area had to offer. Next time.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great condo and location!

  Great condo and location!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 06/26/12
  • Review Submitted 07/31/12
  I stayed at this condo for four nights with my two kids. The condo is exactly as shown in the photos. The location is excellent-everything you need within a couple of blocks. The beach is a block away and my kids loved that they had the swimming pool to themselves when the waves were too rough for mom. As far as noise, Condado is a lively and fun place. You will be hard pressed to have absolute silence. We were not bothered by any noise. Dealing with Paul was a delight. I highly recommend staying in this condo.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• Unprecedented location, charming apartment, WONDERFUL experience

  Unprecedented location, charming apartment, WONDERFUL experience

  • Guest Sara
  • Date of stay 06/11/12
  • Review Submitted 07/11/12
  I stayed in this condo for just shy of two weeks and I can say with certainty that our stay here made our trip. As everyone seems to agree, the location is perfect. Public transportation in Puerto Rico (even in San Juan) can be a challenge, so staying somewhere so central made our stay 100 times easier. The apartment is in the middle of a commercial strip with shopping, restaurants, and a greater concentration of nightlife options than arguably anywhere else on the island. The apartment was comfortable for two people, was clean, had all the modern conveniences and a peerless view. We spent a great deal of time on the balcony enjoying the view and soaking up the sun when we weren't on the beach (which is only a block away). Paul, the owner, was incredibly friendly and personable and was intent on making our stay as comfortable as possible. We will, without question, be returning to this apartment on our next trip to San Juan.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• My stay in Condado

  My stay in Condado

  • Guest Pina
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  My boyfriend and I stayed in Paul apartment for a week in June and were very satisfied with the apartment. The view from the apartment to the beach is amazing and the walking distance to the beach is literally five minutes. The noise outside of the apartment is a bit loud, but we didn't mind, seeing as though were used to noise where we live. There are plenty of restaurants to stop and enjoy an inexpensive breakfast or dinner and the nightclubs nearby are free. I would recommend this apartment to any couple or group that are looking for a nice inexpensive area to stay in.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• Wedding in Puerto Rico

  Wedding in Puerto Rico

  • Guest Berna
  • Date of stay 05/16/12
  • Review Submitted 06/29/12
  I rented this apartment for a week in May 2012. I have to say that Paul, the owner, is a great person to deal with and very open to constructive feedback. This small apartment is perfectly located in the middle of the nice and busy district of El Condado but without all the noise; walking distance to nice restaurants, hotels, etc. The building is very secure and the lobby looks great. The apartment is small but very clean. Perfect for two persons I would say. The view is breathtaking. To my taste, it needs a little bit more of TLC but overall, it was worth it.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• As to my last review that I listed "beautiful and comfortable"

  As to my last review that I listed "beautiful and comfortable"

  • Guest chloe m.
  • Date of stay 03/30/12
  • Review Submitted 04/05/12
  The place is beautiful. Paul shared with me that had I called him, they would have replaced the microwave immediately. I really didn't see it as that big of an issue. But a new microwave is due to be installed as well as the stove. These cons were extremely minute compared to the absolutely wonderful location and balcony views. This apartment is a MUST STAY, you won't be able to beat it for the price, this place could easily be a 250-300 dollar a night with its lovely views and superb location and top of the line security , you will feel safe, secure,and relaxed. And did i mention the laundry and exercise facilities? Absolutely perfect! I highly recommend!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Beautiful & COMFORTABLE

  Beautiful & COMFORTABLE

  • Guest chloe m.
  • Date of stay 03/30/12
  • Review Submitted 04/05/12
  As soon as we arrived at the place we were thrilled. The lobby is absolutely chic! With really attractive 24/7 security guards who were very helpful. The pool has color lights at night. The bed is really comfortable. With a few minor updates it could be absolutely perfect. The microwave needs to be replaced its a little scary it starts flashing and making electrical noises when you turn it on. The large burner on the stove needs to be replaced as well. If you don't plan on cooking then these cons shouldn't be an issue. The balcony could use a balcony set like 2 chairs and a table to make the place even better (there is one plastic chair on the balcony, and two rusty beach chairs). The view is really nice, the bathroom could use some modern redecorating as well but everything worked just fine water was hot. A great plus about this place was location, you don't need a car, especially since they pass out parking tickets to most areas close by, so pay for a parking garage or dont bring a car at all. The restaurant/club./bar next door was perfect for us. A pretty classy urban crowd that played electronic, hip hop, dance, reggae, and reggaeton. The DVD player works just fine, although we couldnt get very many channels on the tv, but YOU'RE ON VACATION so don't waste time inside watching tv anyways. Plenty of restaurants and high end stores in walking distance, 2 walgreens both in walking distance starbucks basically next door. I was really pleased with this place and would most definitely stay again, it is a very safe and secure building. Oh and plenty of extra towels and blankets were provided for us as well, plenty of closet space. We had a great time here and cannot wait to come back. Paul has been absolutely wonderful to work with and cannot wait to business with him again. He was flexible worked with our schedules and made our trip a smooth success. Hoping to make reservations in May! Oh and the couch was replaced and is super chic and comfy. The curtains worked fine. Thanks again for everything. GREAT DEAL FOR THE PRICE, I FELT LIKE I LUCKED OUT!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Addition to previous review

  Addition to previous review

  • Guest Hadas
  • Date of stay 12/22/11
  • Review Submitted 01/08/12
  The previous review, titled "Decent apartment in amazing location" was written by me. I would like to add to that review to describe my experience with Paul, the owner, after he read it. Paul contacted me once I posted that review and expressed his concern, saying he wish I had contacted him while we were in the apartment. He explained that had I called him then, he would have had his agent come rectify the situation immediately. He told me that since reading the previous review, he will be getting a new couch and fixing the curtains. He even offered to compensate me for the trouble. I declined his offer, because, as I stated in the previous review, we had a very good experience staying in the apartment. The location is fantastic and the balcony view was great. With the improvements that Paul plans to make, I would recommend it highly.

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• Decent apartment in amazing location

  Decent apartment in amazing location

  • Guest Hadas
  • Date of stay 12/22/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  My mother, brother, and I stayed in Paul's apartment for a week. Renting from Paul was easy; he responded quickly and everything was set up for us nicely when we arrived to Puerto Rico. As others have noted, the location is fantastic- close to tons of great restaurants and the beach, and a short ride from Old San Juan. The balcony view is really amazing and we enjoyed eating our breakfast there each morning. The apartment is big enough for 3 adults to stay in. There is a relatively large closet which you can't see from the pictures and is a good place to store your luggage and hang your clothes. The apartment was also well supplied with dishes, cookware, a broom, etc. Additionally, the TV is bigger and more modern than the one shown in the picture, and there is a DVD player. The pool area of the apartment is also nice, clean, and private. However, this apartment is not as luxurious as it appears in the photos. There is a lot of "wear and tear" on the furniture and the walls, such as peeling wallpaper and curtains that do not fully close. Everything felt a bit old and well used. The worst part was that the pleather on the couch was flaking off to such a degree that we had to cover it with a sheet so that it wouldn't stick to our clothes when we sat on it, and had to sweep up the little pleather pieces off the floor each day. The cable wire for the TV was frayed so that the TV was often staticy until you played with it. Additionally, the hot tub in the apartment building doesn't work, and the guard told us it hadn't been for the past 6 months. Finally, the apartment is located right above a bar, and on the weekend, it was extremely loud in the apartment at night. Overall, it is a great apartment that met our needs well. You just shouldn't expect it to be truly a luxury apartment.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Amazing Condo, Perfect Location, Best Vacation Ever!

  Amazing Condo, Perfect Location, Best Vacation Ever!

  • Guest Billy
  • Date of stay 11/09/11
  • Review Submitted 11/29/11
  My fiance and I recently traveled to PR for the first time and rented Paul's condo, which was absolutely perfect. The condo is clean, comfortable, reasonbaly priced, and located in an ideal part of town. Our goal in visiting PR was to move around as much as we could and truly expericnce all that the island had to offer, so location was one of the biggest factors in selecting our accommodations. Condado Beach is a mere 10 min drive from the airport, and no more than 5 mins from Old San Juan. In addition, Condado has numerous restaurants and bars ranging from 4 Star fine dining to local mom and pop shops, as well as several high-end boutiques, in case you feel like shopping. If you want to venture off and explore, you are a brief 20-30 min drive from El Yunque National Park and the Fajardo Ferry Terminal (Culebra and Vieques are MUST sees). This condo was the perfect find and helped to make our PR vacation the best we've taken, to date. Thanks, Paul!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect Location, fantastic view, can't wait to go back!!

  Perfect Location, fantastic view, can't wait to go back!!

  • Guest Tim L.
  • Date of stay 06/01/11
  • Review Submitted 06/13/11
  My partner and I rented from Paul the first week in June. We had an amazing time, and truly can not wait to go back, in fact I have already contacted Paul about another week in October. The condo and building are exactly as shown in the photos. The bed was comfortable, the space very comfortable and usable for two people. The balcony over looks the main street of Condado Beach, and has a gorgeous ocean view. There are many great restaurants and bars within yards of the building. There are also a handful of resort hotels and casinos on the strip. The beach was perfect!!! The water was so clean, and perfect temp, we had heard things about rougher water, but we had none of that, it was perfection. We really liked the beach by La Concha, they will also rent lounge chairs for $5 a day ( well worth it ). This was our first time doing this type of rental, and we will do it again. Paul was very easy and pleasant to work with, and I would gladly recommend to renting from to anyone. He really made the whole process a breeze. We can not wait to go back!!! I would give the experience ten stars, but the ratings only go to five. Thanks for everything Paul!!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Awesome Time at in Puerto Rico!

  Awesome Time at in Puerto Rico!

  • Guest Renata
  • Date of stay 03/16/11
  • Review Submitted 03/30/11
  I just love San Juan! It is such a great place, beautiful historic side, gorgeous beaches and national parks, great restaurants and nightlife; so much to explore! But at the end of the day, we really wanted to go back to Paul's comfortable condo and enjoy the amazing view. Its location is fabulous, just close to everything, including the ocean! The condo is nicely decorated and so clean! I cannot wait to go back again!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Awesome Honeymoon!

  Awesome Honeymoon!

  • Guest Rachelle and Ryan
  • Date of stay 09/20/10
  • Review Submitted 09/28/10
  Paul was super helpful through every step of the way! He really wanted to make sure that we had a wonderful time in PR. His place was great! Nicely decorated and had all the amenities we wanted. Most people would pay more money for the view alone! Ashford Ave. is home to delicious restaurants, fun watering holes, and trendy boutiques. Most importantly,the beach is just a few steps away. I couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon. This whole experience kind of makes me want to move there!! Thanks, Paul for making our first week as husband and wife so memorable.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect Location, Amazing Apartment!

  Perfect Location, Amazing Apartment!

  • Guest Elliot
  • Date of stay 09/16/10
  • Review Submitted 09/28/10
  My wife and I stayed at this condo mid September and had an absolute fantastic time. You really couldn't ask for a better location. Plus throw in the amazing view, nice decorations and great communication from the owner...it was a perfect vacation. Also highly recommend the resturant/bar Bar Gitano located right outside the entrance to the apartment, incredible Spanish food. I know we will be back to visit San Juan again and will certainly be staying here!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great location

  Great location

  • Guest EvyfromSTL
  • Date of stay 05/17/10
  • Review Submitted 06/02/10
  My sister and I just came back from Condado. We stayed at Paul's apartment and everything was really easy. The Condado Culinary Fest was happening the week we were there so we just took the elevator down every evening and enjoyed live music, food, drinks and dancing in the streets. Small detail that we appreciated: I am not sure who prepared the place for our arrival but having 3 trays of ready ice-cubes waiting for us in the freezer was very thoughtful.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• • Guest Lauren & Franz
  • Date of stay 03/25/09
  • Review Submitted 03/25/09
  We enjoyed our stay in San Juan so much! This apartment is so convenient to everything... the shops, the beach, plenty of restaurants etc. The place was clean, nicely decorated and provided us with a nice environment where we could relax. We had such a great time! Thanks for everything! We would recommend this apartment to everyone!

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• • Guest Jules3
  • Date of stay 06/19/08
  • Review Submitted 06/19/08
  I feel like we lucked out finding this place for our first visit to the island! We were very pleased when we entered the condo and found it clean, spacious and it had everything we needed to be comfortable and relaxed. Convenient location. Perfect view. Friendly staff. The building was quiet and not crowded like a hotel or resort atmosphere could be. If you are looking for a place in the heart of San Juan, we would recommend this condo to anyone!

  Owner response: Hi Jules.Thanks so much for the detailed comment. It was a pleasure corresponding with you. Hope to hear from you soon.I am so glad you enjoyed yourself.

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• • Guest Rie Oshiro
  • Date of stay 05/07/08
  • Review Submitted 05/07/08
  We really enjoyed our stay at this condo - the location was very convenient and most of all, the view was wonderful! It was very nice to wake up every morning to see the beautiful ocean. The owner of this condo was very helpful and we will definitely come back to stay here again next time we'll be in PR! Thank you!!

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• • Guest Paulette1
  • Date of stay 04/22/08
  • Review Submitted 04/22/08
  Location, location, location....walking distance to beautiful beach,restaurants,shops,bus stop.Very clean,attractive apartment in a safe secure building. Very happy with our choice and would recommend to friends and family. If and when returning to the area, we would stay here again. Paulette and Zheng

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• • Guest Anne18
  • Date of stay 04/14/08
  • Review Submitted 04/14/08
  Very nice,Paul. I'm going to keep San Jaun in mind.

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• • Guest Shawne1
  • Date of stay 11/20/07
  • Review Submitted 11/20/07
  We were very pleased with are stay here. The view from the balcony was so pretty. The room was decorated very well. Everything was in walking distance. I would recommend this place to anybody.

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• • Guest ski1
  • Date of stay 10/25/07
  • Review Submitted 10/25/07
  I was so wonderfully pleased with my stay here, I couldn't wait to get back to give my review.Everything was great, couldn't have picked a better place to stay. The security at the front door was extremely nice.They were very helpful with letting me know about all the shops and fine dining in the Condado area.When I got to the room and walked in, it felt like home.The room was very cozy, comfortable,very clean,and had everything we needed to feel at home.When you enter the balcony you have the most beautiful view of the oceans blue water. I would recommend this condo to any and everybody. And I can't wait for my next visit to Pr, because this is where I will be staying.

  Owner response: I am so gald you liked the place. Thanks for the great comment. When I went a few weeks ago it was the first time I had seen my furniture as this is new for me since July. It looked even better than I thought it would look.I was so happy with the decor and I am glad you noticed it as well.

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• • Guest Jennifer Alexander
  • Date of stay 10/16/07
  • Review Submitted 10/16/07
  This room looks amazing! Paul, I definitely would like to hear how your trip went! Happy Travels, Jen (met at the WRSNM conference)

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• • Guest Carlos1
  • Date of stay 09/07/07
  • Review Submitted 09/07/07
  This room was perfect for our stay in Condado Beach. Located right on a main avenue, everything we needed was in walking distance with the beach across the street and wonderful views from the balcony. The room was refreshing, crisp and clean, supplied everything we needed, easy booking and friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again, also can't beat the price!

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