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La Casita de Abuela

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House entrance
Property grounds
Keyless entry through driveway or front door
Entryway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hato Rey Central, San Juan
  • Place, Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza las Americas
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

La Casita de Abuela

This remodeled house is centrally located close to the airport, theaters, concert venues, and major roadways to the Island.

Old San Juan is just minutes away for your walk into history and unique little shops. Explore El Morro castle and touch the past.

El Coliseo is a short walk if planning to see Bad Bunny, Marc Anthony, Daddy Yankee, Farruco, Anuel, Festival de la Salsa or any number of events.

Plaza Las Americas Mall and The Mall of San Juan the T Mobile Center are just a short ride from this little house.

Uber and taxi service is available 24/7 at reasonable rates.

From here you can access any major roadway to travel north to old San Juan, south to Ponce, east to the rain forest or west to the Centro Ceremonial Parque Indígena de Caguana, or the surfing waves of Rincon.

This is an up and coming neighborhood near the financial district. La casita is on a residential street with some commercial activity during standard business hours. The house is very private, and fully air conditioned.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 190296
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

San Juan

Located in Hato Rey Central, a neighbourhood in San Juan, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Distrito T-Mobile, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Condado Beach and Carolina 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Hato Rey Central, San Juan

What's nearby

  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Calle Loiza - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Plaza las Americas - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Hato Rey Station - 6 min walk
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dulce Capricho - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tinto Y Blanco Hato Rey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chinchorreando - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Casita de Abuela pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Casita de Abuela?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Casita de Abuela on 14 May, 2026 start from S$143, 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 La Casita de Abuela?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at La Casita de Abuela?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Casita de Abuela?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Casita de Abuela located?

Located in Hato Rey Central, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and Condado Beach. Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico and Museum of Contemporary Art are also within 1 mile (2 km). Hato Rey Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sacred Heart Station is 9 minutes.

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. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Great place to stay

This vrbo was great for our stay Very clean and would stay here again
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2023
Thanks Michelle we’d love to have you and your family visit us again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was adorable and exactly as pictured, with everything I needed for a comfortable stay.The location was perfect for me, as I was attending a week-long class at ISLA within walking distance. There’s even a neighborhood rooster who doubled as my backup alarm clock, making sure I was always on time! ;-)There are plenty of nearby restaurants, as well as a gym that offers a convenient 15 day pass. The train is also close by, making it easy to get around.Uber and Lyft rides to Condado and Old San Juan were very affordable and convenient.The neighbors and locals were incredibly friendly, adding to the overall experience. This is a great place to stay if you’re looking for an authentic Puerto Rico experience and an opportunity to practice your Spanish.I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaritza G.

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

Amazing Stay

Quite the ultimate beach house! Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Throughly enjoyed everything about my stay in Puerto Rico. Host was amazing as well as the property. Everything I imagined and more. Will definitely be booking again. Big recommendation
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuor M.

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

Very comfy

Great place great communication very accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan D.

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

It's amazing lil house very clean and modern very welcoming and home feeling

It was great easy check in and out found everything I needed for the week to save money and cooked breakfast and dinner very private felt safe and car garage was aswome hope it available next time we come back,
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2021
Thank, Juan! We hope to make your stay even better the next time you visit our casita.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Clean, convenient and well equipped.

Location was great nearby train and bus stations. Nearby convenience store for any necessities. Host provided beach chairs, and towels which made getting out to the beach convenient without having to purchase things. Loved the back patio area and was very comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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

Beautiful house!

Everything was clean and as it showed in the pictures! It was a quiet, relaxing home. I loved that it was close to everything we wanted to experience in San Juan. Communication with the host was easy, and they were very quick to respond to any questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi E.

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

Cozy Casita

All as was shown in the listing. Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of teas and coffee from which to choose to start the day. Beds were comfortable. Felt safe. Area was well lit. Nice back patio area. Do need to bring your own soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael H.

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

Stop Searching— STAY HERE!!

What a wonderful stay! The home was centrally located to all areas of the surrounding San Juan areas that we needed to get to. The home is beautiful, spacious, and had everything we needed for a week-long stay. The host, Gil, was attentive and responsive to the few questions we had. Will absolutely book here again. Thank you Gil!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelica G.

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

Has everything you need!

The house is really welcoming spacious and it has everything your need for a stay away from home. Its location is very central as it has quick access to the freeway, food and other neighborhoods where you can find more restaurants and nightlife. Communication with host was easy and always very attentive! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoé H.

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

Wonderful space to make a temporary home

We really enjoyed the layout of the space and the relaxed feeling! Spent a lot in back which was especially nice when it was raining! We were able to cook some great meals, sleep in, and get up early. Neighborhood felt safe late at night when were were driving in from a night out. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene L.

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

Accurate: Diamond in the Rough

Gil was responsive with getting us checked in a timely manner although we arrived late bc of getting out of the airport (Covid19 travel restrictions) and getting our car rental. The home is beautiful, comfortable and clean and close to everything in the San Juan area by car. We felt safe staying at this location and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2021
Darlene! Thank you for visiting our casita. We wish we had more guests as courteous and conscientious as you and the members of your party.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

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

Casita Is A Gem

The Casita was very comfortable. Having the beach chairs and towels available allowed us to pack lighter for our luggage. The washer and dryer meant we didn't need to pack a lot of clothes. The patio was spacious and comfortable. A nice spot for the evening meal. We enjoyed a few meals outside and also relaxed with a good book. We had a wonderful visit. Gil was very responsive and gave us some tips about the local area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mayra A.

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

Great location…

It is a great place to stay…unfortunately, the water heater stopped working the first day and it was not a pleasant experience taking cold showers. We also experience some trouble with the electronic gate. Without these incidents, it would have been a superb stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2024
Update: the gate was repaired and is working well We also addressed the hot water issue There’s plenty of hot water
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Winning in Puerto Rico

Better than advertised. Spacious, clean, affordable. We rented a car to explore the entire island during our stay. Easy access to main thoroughfares with a gas station less than a block away. 100% better than a hotel room and communication was easy. Gil's responses were timely, everything was in order. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a 5-star place to call home while visiting Puerto Rico, this is it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great business trip stay!

The property was great. The 1st moment showed it all. They had a garage door that opened into a private parking place. They had pre-programmed that door and the entrance door. The stay went off without a problem. The home was well stocked and the covered outside patio was a dream. I am quite sure we will stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2023
Thanks John! We look forward to having you drop by for another visit soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette T.

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

Truly a Diamond in the Rough!

The Host is very amicable and friendly! Made suggestions and helped us navigate our visit. This location is very reasonably priced and close to pretty much everything, even if you have to hop in a Uber. Walking distance to the train and all the conveniences needed! Popeyes, CVS, etc. The Casita is cozy and reminded me of being in my tia Lulu's house but with all the modern upgrades! The Veranda is just perfect and spacious and a great place to have a morning cup of coffee where you will here a Rooster crowing nearby, putting a smile on your face as you know you are in PR! The Host, Mr. Rivera and his Casita is a perfect place to stay! I highly recommend it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto V.

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

Pick this one!!!

House is so pretty and clean. Has smart assets that make your saty very combinient. Location is perfect. I was told by a local that it was a bad neighborhood but I didn't see that or experience anything bad. Neighborhood was quiet at night time. Perfect to rest with the sound of coquis. Hostess has beach items that were aviable for use. Nice patio we were a big group that stay on different locations but this one was the meeting point to have a cocktail before going to explore the city. Really nice property I would stay here next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your response. We appreciate your opinion.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haticha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our house. Gil was an excellent hostess. She was also ale if I had any question. We had so much fun and we felt safe even though some of the houses in the neighborhood look not safe place. People are super nice around the property, neighbors. We will definitely be back. Gil has everything you need: beach chairs, towels, blankets, bags. Kitchen, air fryer, stove, cook wears, fridge so on. You will feel you are in your home. Laundry machines!!! You name it. I will recommend it to my friends and family to stay in this property. You will love it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davinder S.

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

It’s close to everything

It’s awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore M.

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

Haus super

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.Wir werden dieses Haus weiter empfehlen
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia T.

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

La casita muy cómoda .

La ubicación de la casita es buena, porque caes a todos lados. La limpieza es excelente A+ todo en su lugar y bien espaciosa por dentro, la decoración espectacular, los aires acondicionados funcionan muy bien y el agua con muy buena presión. Lo único que debo recomendarle al dueño para mejorar la estadía son dos cositas: poner televisor en el cuarto y en la sala, no creo que esto sea imposible y muy costoso, y una compañía de Internet mejor o mas capacidad. Pero en resumidas cuentas todo en la casita es perfecta, inteligente y segura. No se dejé llevar por el vecindario porque todo queda cerca y tiene mucha seguridad. Por lo menos nos sentimos bien seguros en la semana que estuvimos. Muchas gracias por todo.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Nos alegra mucho que la visita les halla gustado y se sintieron cómodos y seguros. Tenemos unos proyectos planificados para mejorar la estadía y hacerla más placentera. Tomaremos sus sugerencias en cuenta.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michiel v.

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

wonderful place on wonderful Puerto Rico

A wonderful place. THe Casita has everything you need to rest after a busy day of beaching, hiking, or sightseeing. Place is modern and clean, new and clean bathroom, good internet (we watched movies on our laptop), good kitchen with a great coffeemaker, airconditiong to escape the heat from outside. Very safe setup with a keyed driveway gate. It comes with beach towels and beach chairs, a cloth drying line, and a hose in the patio to rinse off. Beds are very comfortable. Place it very strategic for daytrips to El Yunque, Arecibo, Old San Juan, and the northern beaches. One warning for future guests: there are some major potholes in the road. Please drive slowly, and around the potholes, to avoid damage to you bumpers.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emerson E.

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

Great stay

Location was excellent, close to everything, and the house was exactly as described in the pictures! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by GILBERTO RIVERA

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This property has been in the family for many generations. We recently remodeled it as a tribute to grandma who we believe would've loved the changes. We enjoy this sweet little home and open it to our guests to also care and enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

This house is located in an urban neighborhood setting. Public transportation is available by bus or train. The expressways to all major thoroughfares are easily accessible.

What makes this property unique

The casita is centrally located. It's less than 10 minutes from the airport, Old San Juan, the Convention Center, across the street from El Coliseo Agrelot, and major beaches.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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