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Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units

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Welcome to our Happy Home!
Gated entrance to property
Gated entrance to inside of front porch
Great front porch for morning coffee
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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San Juan, San Juan
  • Place, Calle Loiza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Jorge Children's Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units

Our colorful, lively 3 bed, 1 bathroom, 1 outdoor shower, solar powered house is located in the hip, artistic Santurce neighborhood; the heartbeat of the island. 4 AC Units including 1 in each bedroom. Less than a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk to the BEACH (that's 1 mile away!), and less than 1 mile to the famous nightlife of La Placita, Calle Loiza, downtown Santurce, Ocean Park, Isla Verde & Old San Juan. These vibrant colorful streets are filled with local art, murals and historic buildings dating from the 1500s. Less than 10 minutes from airport SJU! We know you will enjoy our happy, colorful home on Isla del Encanto!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$50 one time non-refundable pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
*Grill outside is turned OFF & cleaned (if used) *Clean all dirty dishes/utensils used and put away in appropriate labeled places *Turn family room AC unit OFF *Turn orange bedroom AC unit OFF
*All lights are turned OFF (including front porch chandelier & all 3 backyard lights: String lights & 2 black lamps located on house)
*Fill all ice trays & water pitcher in fridge
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 215035

About the area

San Juan

Located in Santurce, a neighbourhood in San Juan, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Condado Beach and Carolina Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Port of San Juan. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre and Pablo Casals Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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San Juan, San Juan

What's nearby

  • Calle Loiza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Jorge Children's Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barbosa Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playa Ocean Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sacred Heart Station - 15 min walk
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪☕Abracadabra Counter Cafe☕ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Casita Blanca - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪River China - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan BBQ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Neiva - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units on 1 May 2026 start from £115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Local Experience! 5 Minutes to Beach; Solar + Cistern & 4 AC Units located?

This family-friendly San Juan holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico and San Jorge Children's Hospital. Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and Condado Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sacred Heart Station is 15 minutes by foot and Hato Rey Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

EV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed for a lovely weekend break. The house was was very clean easy to find and really well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house, perfect location, and very gracious hosts with excellent communication! We will definitely rent again when back in San Juan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are so friendly and welcoming and provide everything that you might need and more! The home is super clean, has a great vibe and is very comfortable. We especially loved the outdoor shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myrna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cute, made you feel at home in PR. It was stocked w essentials. The location of the house was close to all - Old San Juan, local restaurants, Walgreens, Walmart, and most of all the beach.Thank you for allowing us to use the cooler and beach pails for my 3 yr old grandson.The host answered my questions right away. Very accommodating. Thank you very much for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome place! The hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly. They responded very promptly to communication and had no issues with me checking in late at night after my flight arrived late. The house itself is very cute and colorful, with working a/c units and all the amenities you could want. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is exactly as described and fit our needs perfectly. We were looking for something just outside the main tourist areas but also convenient and close to the things we wanted to do - and this residential area was just the right fit. As long as you know how to parallel park, the street parking is no problem at all. One thing I didn’t see mentioned in other reviews are the neighborhood roosters. Bonus if you want to get an early start to your day! But not so loud that you can’t sleep through the sunrise crowing if you were down the street at Bonanza a bit too late the night before. Wonderful experience, wonderful hosts, wonderful casita.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house decor is so colorful and fun. Ryan was very responsive to any questions we had. The house was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The outside shower was funOur family loved hanging out on the front porch and listening to the activity We missed out on eat at La Casita Blanca which we understand is amazing and right around the corner
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathiria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This will be my second time staying at this beautiful home that never cease to amaze me . I LOVE everything about this home . The space , the art , location and being able to move around the island so easily . The neighbors remember me from my last visit and made my visit even better . The host work very hard to make every detail in the house stand out . I love how welcoming they are every time I come I feel so loved with personalized messages . This house has everything and more you need to have an amazing vacation . Thank you to my amazing host for always exceeding my expectations you guys are AMAZING and work so hard and it shows !
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing experience!! It is a beautiful decorated house, very comfortable and with more items that you’ll ever need.Only issue is if you decide to rent a car, parking is not very accessible and you will need to park on the side streets. The streets can get very packed as that’s where the cars for those house park. The right side of the house is easier as the other side is very tight and has more house.Our hosts were more than accommodating, had some snacks for us, and were amazing! Absolutely recommend and if I return to San Juan, I will definitely stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so lovely and calm . Honestly had that a/c working during our stay. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this charming San Juan property! From the moment we arrived, the hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. They were incredibly responsive, provided excellent local recommendations, and truly made us feel welcomed and cared for throughout our entire visit.The house itself is absolutely adorable – beautifully decorated with thoughtful touches that made it feel like a home away from home. Everything was clean, comfortable, and exactly as pictured. The location couldn't be better! We were able to walk to so many amazing restaurants, cafes, and attractions. Being within walking distance of the hot spots meant we could easily explore the vibrant neighborhood without worrying about transportation. It was the perfect home base for our San Juan adventure.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone visiting San Juan. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgi M.

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

AMAZING!

We loved staying here. You can tell how much care was put into this place :-)There were so many good restaurants, and it was easy to get everywhere. We also easily found parking every dayThe hosts were amazing, and gave recommendations for everything from food to car mechanicsThank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D. D.

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

Wonderful!!!!

Great house, very clean!!!, multiple AC units and fans, short drive to airport, beaches, old San Juan, full of character, and more! Parking in side streets took practice but doable. The whole family (3 generations) loved this house!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

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

Great stay

Beautiful home I would Definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

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

5 Stars

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful 3-bedroom home in San Juan! The house was spacious, clean, and exactly as described in the listing. Each bedroom was comfortable and well-appointed, and the common areas were perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.Highly recommend this place for families or groups of 3 looking for something other than a high-rise stay or apartment in Puerto Rico.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haili R.

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

10/10 experience!!!

the house was very cutesy provided more than i could have imagined. The hosts were very responsive and gave us recommendations to beaches and restaurants . the vibes of the house was exactly what i was looking for on my first experience out there in santurce. Whenever i get the chance to come ever come back i will be staying here!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine L.

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

Breather in Santurce

Amazing time we had in San Juan. Santurce was super fun and fun. Really close to a lot of places we visited (Calle Loiza, Old San Kuan, Condido, Isle Verde, Loiza). We rented a car so it was easy to get around. Carrie and Ryan and baby Nolan were great hosts even leaving us the kindest note and dulces. My personal favorite part was the outside shower. Their home was neat and clean., Everything was so great and perfect. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurette R.

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

Quirky and cute

Nice central location. Ubered everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kindra M.

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

Perfect Puerto Rican Getaway

The house was beautifully decorated, very clean and fully stocked! The lanai makes for perfect family pictures and the house has everything you could possibly need or want! Dishes, utensils, grill, beach chairs, bikes and more! The hosts were always available for local recommendations and easy to reach! Will absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Elisa B.

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

Love the color!

The whole family enjoyed our stay at this unique home. It was exactly as pictured and described. We really enjoyed the themed rooms, avocado and banana were a lot of fun. We are a picky family and we all thought the beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian D.

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

Perfect location, comfortable and well stocked

The house was very clean and comfortable. Having the privacy of a little patio out back was excellent for our group to visit and work. The house was set up like a home with even travel mugs and zip lock bags for use. There were also plenty of towels and even beach chairs for use. The owner left delicious coconut treats as a welcoming gesture and it was much appreciated. Overall it was an excellent experience and I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melva B.

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

Good place to stay

Our stay in the home went well. There was an unexpected problem with the plumbing but the owners responded right away (their plumber was a great guy). The neighborhood is nice, with good coffee and ice cream shops walkable distances away. There was loud music in the evening but not late into the night. The house is so stocked as listed. I strongly recommend frequent use of the outdoor shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

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

La casita Verde

My family & I stayed here it was a group of 5 . They had everything we needed . Sunscreen , towels , water . Gave us complimentary Jell-O shots they were amazing along with a six pack of beer . Everything was very clean . The two rooms towards the back were very hot no AC units in them but we bought fans for both rooms & it was fine . Parking was alittle difficult to find but we made it work . Would definitely recommend anyone to book here . Can’t wait to come back . Everything was very close to us . 10/10 experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Getting real in San Juan, PR

The perfect place to land for our adventurous, long weekend! The colorful green house is super tidy, well appointed and just as cheerful as advertised. Centrally located to all of our activities (rainforest, beach and Old San Juan), it was a pleasure to be immersed in an area that was more genuine to experiencing Puerto Rico rather than a sterile resort area. Just a note for light sleepers - the house sits close to a busy city street and sometimes vehicles are not so quiet as they pass by so be prepared! A genuinely fantastic experience my sisters and I would be pleased to repeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Speltz

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We are originally from Minnesota and both went to college in Wisconsin where we met at UW-Stout. After graduation, we moved to Louisville, Kentucky for 4+ years then moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where we have been for 10 years. We got married in 2018, and havd been together for 15+ years.

We fell in love with Puerto Rico over our 2nd Anniversary vacation and decided to purchase our happy home 5 days after we left the Island. We have owned it for over 5+ years and love living and staying here as much as possible throughout the years.

We gave birth to our first son Nolan in July 2024, and then 17 months later gave birth to our second son Bernie in December 2025. Raising our boys in the tropical lifestyle (over snow!) brings us so much joy and we love sharing our Casita Verde with new friends from all over the world!

Why they chose this property

We LOVE our local neighborhood with true Puerto Rican locals. The kindest people we have ever met! Our walking distance to many restaurants, shops, businesses and the beach can't be beat. We love seeing the Ocean on some blocks and the mountains in other blocks.

What makes this property unique

We give so much care, love, and thought in every detail to provide the very best vacation for our guests! Our colorful and vibrant home is welcoming and will make you smile immediately upon entering.

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