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Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan

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House entrance
Dining table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Juan, San Juan
  • Place, Calle Fortaleza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castillo de San Cristobal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan

Beautiful Spanish colonial home in the north side of Old San Juan where most residents live. One block from the ocean. Unique opportunity to discover the city while staying in an exquisite setting and enjoying the colonial architecture of this space.
Old San Juan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where colonial architecture mixes with contemporary Puerto Rican culture.
Over 1,200 square feet of living space to yourself. Spanish colonial architecture with 15 feet high ceilings Iron Wood beams (Ausubo wood), clay bricks, black-and-white checkered floor and interior courtyard that extends one's living space. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom. Every room in the house has a ceiling fan to keep cool temperatures. The master bedroom has a beautiful Indonesian hand carved canopy king size bed, ceiling fan and air conditioner. The guest bedroom has a full size bed with a ceiling fan. The bright and fully equipped kitchen opens to the interior patio where you can sit down, relax and look at the sky at any moment. The dining room seats up to 6 people. The house really has everything you need to enjoy your stay in the Caribbean.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Smoke-free house. Including patio
No smoking inside the house or patio. Please cross the street to smoke, to be considerate with the neighbours whose bedrooms are facing the streets.
Fines for unnecesary noise start at $500 increasing to $1,000 for repeat offenses. Please keep noise down specially between 10pm and 9am to avoid fees
Please read the house rules. There is a Welcome guidebook in the kitchen to read and to get familiar with the house and other suggestions.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 705700
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

San Juan

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Old San Juan, a neighbourhood in San Juan. While the natural beauty of Condado Beach and Escambron Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Port of San Juan. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum or Hiram Bithorn Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby.
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San Juan, San Juan

What's nearby

  • Calle Fortaleza - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castillo de San Cristobal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of San Juan - 6 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Cafe Mallorca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caficultura - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Jibarito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Finca Cialitos - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan on 29 Aug, 2026 start from S$314, 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.

What time is check-in at Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Colonial Home in Old San Juan located?

Located in Old San Juan, this holiday home 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. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, good area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awsome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

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

Wonderful Stay in Old San Juan

This was an amazing vacation. The property is beautiful. So close to many stores, restaurants, and not too far from El Morro. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

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

First Visit to Puerto Rico

This was our first visit to Puerto Rico. Our stay was excellent. Really enjoyed the location and the ease of exploring Old San Juan. We especially enjoyed our morning walks along the city walls. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha J.

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

Unique stay

What a wonderful home full of character and filled with Puerto Rico vibes. Our host was more than helpful during our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Excellent rental

We had a great time staying here. Excellent location and the host was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2023
It was great hosting you in Old San Juan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

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

Old SJ

Lovely property in walking distance to everything you need in old San Juan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, walkable to many spots for dining, shopping, quiet beach, bars and just taking in the local culture. Very clean home. Owner extremely nice and got back quickly. Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

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

Get away

The apartment was perfect, The location was walking distance to many attractions, restaurants. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Wonderfully authentic experience

We had an amazing stay at Lincoln Center on Calle Del Sol! It was so clean and we loved the indoor-outdoor living. It is very centrally located but quiet at night. We will be back soon! Thank you Haydee
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Beautiful Property in a Romantic part of Old San Juan. Close to everything in Old San Juan

This property was perfectly set in the beautiful historic Old San Juan. Only minutes walk to all the local attractions. My family loved its authentic feel, The host was very responsive and meet us on property to give us insights to restaurants and local sites. I highly recommend this location. Perfect for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Thank you Mark. It was really a pleasure hosting you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Old San Juan was unforgettable thanks to this incredible home. The location truly can’t be beat—just a few blocks from amazing restaurants, historic sites, and all the charm of the city, yet somehow perfectly quiet at night, even on a lively Saturday with music and people everywhere.The house itself is a masterpiece. The art, colors, and décor are beautifully curated, giving the whole space a vibrant, unique personality that feels both stylish and welcoming. And the master bed… wow. It was like sleeping on a cloud.One of our favorite features was the beautiful interior courtyard. It felt like a hidden oasis—calm, airy, and perfect for relaxing. The hammock was the cherry on top.We’ve stayed in many rentals, but this one set a new standard. It absolutely ruined us for all other places. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2025
Thank you Rebecca, it was really a pleasure to host you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

An absolute gem

Loads of charm, great location, and excellent communication from the host. We loved this space so much! Plenty of room for our family of four. Well provisioned for food prep and cooking, and just a short walk to the grocery. 10/10 property, I can’t imagine better accommodations for a stay in Old San Juan.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Brian and his family were the best guests ever. Very friendly and communicative and left the house in excellent conditions. It was an honor to host them in Old San Juan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

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

Amazing accommodations in Old San Juan

The apartment is perfect. It has everything you’d need from the kitchen supplies, to beach towels, to a comfortable bed with air conditioning, ideally located for a visit to Old San Juan. Beyond that, the feeling of the place is inspired. The art work, the interior courtyard, just everything felt right. We were sorry to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2023
Thank you Ray, it was a pleasure hosting you and your wife in Old San Juan!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gaillard M.

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

Great get away

Haydee is a wonderful hostess Her home is located wonderfully in Old San Juan However, the hot water heater was out and the roof leaks Cold showers on vacation with friends and leaking roofs, was not what we expected as we brought our friends to a new location to show off a remarkable location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2022
It saddens me to read this review. This is the second time I host Gaillard at my house. I am a very responsible host and go beyond to ensure my guests enjoyed their stay. As soon as he told me there was no hot water I checked the water heater and realized it was leaking. Gaillard was kind enough and went to the roof with me to try to fix the leak while I got a technician to repair it. He had told me not to worry since it was a short stay. I immediately coordinated an appointment to fix it. As soon as we were able to enter the house after they left, the tank was replaced for a new one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudette C.

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

Aartsy haven in beautiful Old San Juan

The loveliest colonial style, eclectic art filled home in a quiet, residential area of Old San Juan. Haydee was a kind & informative host - I truly appreciated her thoughtful dining & cocktail recommendations & especially loved La Madre and St Germain Bistro. The verdant courtyard is the center & star of the home, so peaceful & welcoming. I’m a sucker for a great shower while traveling & I was not disappointed. The location was only a short walk to many places of interest, including Castillos San Cristóbal & San Felipe del Morro. I ran to El Escambrón beach, which was lovely and not overly crowded. I cannot recommend this jewel of a home enough - & look forward to returning as soon as I can.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelly C.

Lovely colonial get away

Lovely place! Pictures are accurate, the place is quaint, cozy and has lots of charm and character, yet very spacious for a party of 4. I particularly enjoyed the fact that there is no TV.Close to grocery stores, restaurants and shops. Located on a quiet street, Haydee was a great host, came to meet us as soon as we arrived and even checked on us the following day. Please read all of her recommendations and pointers which are found in her emails and a binder in the property’s. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
It was a pleasure to host Nelly and her family. They were very friendly, communicative and conscious about supporting the local economy. It is always nice to meet and have families like them stay at my house. Hope to see them in the future again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Charming Stay

This is an old property, described accurately. It is well positioned and is an especially good value comparatively speaking. I wouldn't plan to spend hours "at home" but as a place to start your day with a cup of coffee in the courtyard and return at days end to sleep it was perfect. The host was very accommodating and responsive. Check other properties to appreciate the value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Great location & beautiful place

Loved everything about the surroundings. Nice layout with open-air atrium. Could hear birds chirping from atrium. This atrium connects to master bedroom, which is very comfortable. All other rooms on main floor so it would be easy for someone with mobility issues to stay here. Gorgeous artwork throughout, very tasteful furnishings and everything needed for kitchen. Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms - maybe more with young kids. Most of all, this place is within easy walking distance (about 5 minutes) to main tourist sites but the neighborhood is quiet and two streets over from where all the shops and restaurants are. Just lovely!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2023
It was really nice to meet you both. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Old San Juan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Family spring break

We had a great time! Host was a great communicator, met us at the property as she lives next door. Showed us around, went through the map with us pointing out favorite spots for us to try and checked in throughout our week stay. We had a later flight and she allowed us to leave our luggage for a bit instead of dragging it around town with us on our last day. We also had a minor incident of breaking something on accident within the property. She was very gracious and understanding about it. Would recommend and stay again! The only thing to note is there is no screen, door or anything between the open air patio and the rest of the house. Bugs were not an issue though which I am grateful for.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Quaint Colonial Courtyard Rexalation

Five great female friends/sisters/niece decided on a trip. Quaint Colonial was the perfet place. We were able to enyoyed the local beaches, sights, shopping and restaurant then return to a most relaxing, fun home. We loved the center courtyard with the hammock and outdoor kitchen. We slept 2 per bed plus Haydee supplied a single blow up mattress that was perfect. It was tucked out of the way in a small room; stayed perfectly inflated and was very cozy. Check-in and out was incredibly simple. There were no outragous house rule, just simple respect for neighbors and property. Haydee was readily available via text/phone if necessary. Note about the area: Cell service is spotty at the beaches/forest area. If you are traveling via uber/taxi, make sure you have pre-arranged return transportation. We came across 2 groups that were desperate for return transport.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

A Magnificent Home Perfectly Located

This Veijo San Juan home was absolutely perfect in every way. Situated in the residential area in the NE quad of Veijo San Juan near San Cristobal, it was extremely quiet and peaceful, with very little auto traffic as the street is calm and narrow. It’s truly in a beautiful location with easy fast access to main roads from the nearby parking garage (no street parking). Inside, the home is something of a wonder. Beautifully decorated rooms with comfortable furniture and beds, large open spaces with high ceilings, two complete bathrooms—one on each end of the home. Dissecting the home in half is an open air courtyard filled with live plants and a fountain. The kitchen is open to this area. The layout is super ideal for two couples, or adult family travel with two good sized bedrooms that each have a bathroom and are on opposite ends of the home. It’s great for privacy! The kitchen is well equipped and more than enough. The fridge is ice cold! And the artwork throughout, and architecture, is so pleasing and interesting that it’s a joy to step back in for the night. Our host was so kind and generous with her time and her communication excellent! The home has everything you need, and it feels so personal. I would choose this home again and again. My adult son and I truly had a magnificent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect. Love the location. Beautiful authentic Old San Juan stay. I love the cats that love at the Abraham Lincoln monument across the street. Walking distance to night life and small grocery store, and many souvenir shops and more. No parking. Don't rent a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget G.

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

Oasis

Lovely place. Enjoyed no electronics in space to fully enjoy our surroundings. Tins of character and well stocked kitchen. Loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you in Old San Juan!

About the host

Hosted by haydee

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I am from Puerto Rico and live in Old San Juan. I spent most of my time between my house in Old San Juan and the countryside which allow me to always be in beautiful natural surroundings. I am fortunate to live in this unique place within its history, colonial architecture and best of all great community. Love to share it with you!

What makes this property unique

This house is very unique as you will be able to enjoy all the colonial architecture elements of a late 1700 hundred home built by the spaniards. High ceilings with Ausubo beams, checkered floor, open kitchen with two beautiful archways to the courtyard, interior courtyard, soles truncos, and even an underground cistern underneath the patio used to collect rain water.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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