1/2 Block Away from the Best Beach In San Juan

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Family room with good art to lift your spirits.

Living room to converse, enjoy & relax....12' high ceilings

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 62900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Breakfast available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

San Juan, San Juan

Carolina Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort
‪4 min drive‬
Condado Beach
‪6 min drive‬
San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Cribs

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This is a second story apartment, high angled ceiling, 1/2 block walk from the Ocean Park beach on the Park Boulevard area of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tower Garden just added for your enjoyment of Organic eating. The beach is right behind the house, Is one of the most known beaches for wind or paddle surfers , snorkel, kite surfers , surfers, and all types of water sports. It has two bedrooms, each one with a closet, two bathrooms and free WIFI. A train table is there for the young ones. A studio is also available on same property. Listing 490333 VRBO-sleeps two in this Honeymoon suite!.We have all the amenities and the second bedroom also has a queen size bed and a safety deposit box for your valuables and peace of mind. Two Baby cribs, train table, beach toys and a couple of air mattress w/power pump are available. The area is an old neighborhood in one of the most popular beaches in San Juan, close to restaurants, bus stop & hotel area, Great beach for paddle boarding and water sports and it also has a park with a playground and for exercising. The kitchen has electric stove with oven, microwave oven, full refrigerator. The washing machine and dryer are downstairs. Both bedrooms have air conditioning,ceiling fans and separate baths. 40kw generator and cistern as well! A couple of bikes if you'd like to explore the Old City! Contact me for any questions you'll love it!!!Car: Necessary??????

This complex is ideally located between the attractions offered in the northern and eastern regions of the island, allowing for a short drive to many activities. Top spots: Historic Old San Juan district, Bacardi Rum factory tour, Arecibo Observatory in Arecibo, Guajataca State Forest and Lake in Isabela, Rio Camuy Caves in Camuy, Condado Beach in San Juan, Isla Verde beach strip with many hotels and casinos, El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, Natural Reserve of Mosquito in Vieques, Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve and El Faro in Fajardo. In addition, the island features many diving spots, hiking, bike trails, natural attractions, historical sites, golf and tennis and casual and fine dining. For golf aficionados, the area boasts a number of exquisite golf courses, including the breathtaking Trump Coco Beach Golf and Country Club, home of the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open, that was held March, 20013. Course is 15 minutes away.

Property manager

Kike Toro & Ivonne Cruz

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have all the perks for your small ones!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 141104

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Juan

Santurce, a neighbourhood in San Juan, is home to this holiday home. Distrito T-Mobile and Plaza las Americas are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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 cycling and ecotours.

San Juan, San Juan

What's nearby

Carolina Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Isla Verde Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Condado Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

Domenech Station - 7 min drive
San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Punta Las Marias Shell - ‬8 min walk
‪New Chinatown Rest - ‬13 min walk
‪Buenos Ayres - ‬7 min walk
‪Donostia - ‬8 min walk
‪Uvva Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1/2 Block Away from the Best Beach In San Juan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1/2 Block Away from the Best Beach In San Juan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/2 Block Away from the Best Beach In San Juan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1/2 Block Away from the Best Beach In San Juan located?

Located in Santurce, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Barbosa Park and Carolina Beach. Condado Beach and Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Ronald I.

23 Mar, 2019

real nice

great place

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Gladys F.

1 Feb, 2019

Very nice place - lovely terrace for the morning coffee!

Residential location but walkable to the beach and restaurants. Very personable and accommodating onsite manager and owner. Facilities were nice, clean and spacious.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie R., San Francisco

11 Jan, 2020

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

Wonderful getaway location!

My husband and I loved our time here. Kiki was a fantastic host and incredibly helpful and thoughtful during our time there. Their home is in a perfect location, close to the beach, restaurants and shops. We loved the patio and beautiful artwork all around the house. I would HIGHLY recommend staying here, and hope to come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

10 Jun, 2019

Fabulous Location but Possible Mold Problem

The apartment (2nd floor in an older home) was quirky with a lovely terrace to sit and sip some wine while listening to the little frogs chirping away. There is a wonderful container garden on the terrace as well whose bounty you can use.The location so also great- half a block to a small beach and walking distance to restaurants. Now the downside, I have asthma and got sick with a mold reaction during our stay. The house next door is boarded up so that could have been the cause. There are also personal effects in the apartment: clothes and even a used razor! All in all, a mixed experience!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

20 Feb, 2013

fantastic Ocean Park apartment

I attended a wedding with four other friends (2 couples and a single guy), and we had a blast. Having two bedrooms and a futon served our needs perfectly, as did the 2 bathrooms - which was helpful with getting ready for the wedding. We especially enjoyed the outdoor patio, which is an ideal spot to begin the day reading books in the sunshine and to end it with a few drinks, and the proximity to the beach (roughly a 3-minute walk). The owner was regularly in touch with me to answer questions and willing to accommodate our needs as necessary. Even though there are two other apartments on the property which he rents to residents, we never saw them and felt like we had the place to ourselves. If you're looking to spend most of your time in Old San Juan, there's more convenient locations, but you'll likely end up paying more than these reasonable rates. Taxis are typically $20-25 to get wherever you want to go, but my group found occasional difficulties trying to get a cab to pick us up. From what we could tell it wasn't that it was especially far as much as many of the taxi drivers on the island seemed lazy. But once we found a reliable company that we liked (the name of which I promptly forgot), we continued to use them for the remainder of the trip. Overall, we loved our vacation and would definitely return should we find ourselves back in Puerto Rico.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Coulter R., Tinton Falls, NJ

20 Dec, 2014

Wonderful weekend getaway

My wife and I had a wonderful weekend in San Juan staying at Kike's place. We rented a car and stopped for lunch right after getting off the airplane and Kike was very flexible about meeting us afterward. There is ample parking if you rent a car. Many vacations you get back and need another vacation. Not at Kike's place. We felt so rested afterwards. He showed us around the unit and pointed out all the important features, like the espresso machine!!! Having a latte on the patio in the morning was how we spent our mornings. The condo is very well appointed with artwork and personal touches that make you feel like you are staying at a friend's house. The beach is a stone's throw from the beach. It is like a block and a half away because you have to walk laterally. It rained once a day while we were there, but that only lasts for a short while and then clears up. The beach is modestly sized and the best entry points into the [warm] water are in front of the high-rise income that is off to the right (while facing the ocean). We stumbled upon a local dive BBQ chicken place five or six blocks away that is frequented by the local constabulary. Very inexpensive and awesome food. Hang a right coming out of the condo and then left on Avenida las Americas and continue until just before Highway 26. We are definitely going back there with or without our kids or other relatives and I will definitely recommend it to our friends.

8/10 Good

Lee T.

4 Mar, 2021

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

Ocean Park Beach Area

Great place to stay. Walking distance to the beach. Kiko is great to work with. Makes everything convenient. Close to some excellent little restaurants. Easy access to a lot of sites.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Akiva W.

9 Mar, 2020

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

Family vacation near the ocean

Kiko's property is very tastefully decorated and the location is perfect if you'd like to be near the ocean. Kiko was extremely friendly and I think he's the kind of person who will try and go out of the way for his customers. Our only caveat is that the property is only two bedrooms (with air conditioning only in the bedrooms) so it was perhaps a bit too small for our family of six (and with only a small water heater in one of the bathrooms, we probably could have used a bigger place.)

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mindy R.

10 Apr, 2019

Authentic Puerto Rican stay - good location

Our family of 5 stayed at Kike's property. We have 3 kids ages 12, 9 and 6 and it was perfect for all of us. The 2 boys slept in one room and our little one on the air mattress with us in the other room. Kiki was a very helpful, friendly and a reliable host, keeping in touch with us our entire stay. He had some goodies for the kids and a bottle of wine, eggs and milk ready for us upon our arrival. The home is in a safe location and also in a good area to get to many places easily. (Short Uber ride to Condado strip and not too much further to Old San Juan). The beach is a very short walk from the house. We could have stayed in a hotel but staying at this home really had an authentic PR feel to it. There are AC units in the 2 bedrooms and they worked great. We just used them at night when sleeping and had all the windows and door to balcony open during day to let in the breeze. Of course there are mosquitos in PR so just bring some good bug spray if they bother you. I loved the fresh veggies on the balcony!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

J. Marcos P.

16 Feb, 2017

Great Property.

The owner was really helpful. The property has a great location. I will recommend this property to people traveling with family.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

24 Mar, 2016

Great place and friendly owner

We enjoyed the house a lot. Good, quiet location. The owner was very nice and provided a lot of extras for free: milk, cereal, wine, a round of welcome drinks, etc. Was a good experience.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thao T.

24 May, 2015

Good location

Good location to get around. Place is a bit noisy, not for light sleeper. Overall, good deal for 3br

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

coulter r.

20 Apr, 2015

Repeat Visitor

Our first stay at the Toro's place was just my wife and I and it was lovely. This time we took our daughter and my mother-in-law. It was a wonderful trip. My mother-in-law took one bedroom, my wife and I took another bedroom, and our daughter slept on the pull out futon. There was more than enough room for all of us. The kitchen was well stocked and we only had to go shopping for our own particular comfort foods. There is also a great hole in the wall dive chicken shack named Randy's not too far away that does take out. That time of year it rains a lot in the afternoon (still 80 deg), so if you want to hit the beach, do it in the morning. We love the Toro place and will continue to go back there when we are in Puerto Rico.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

5 Mar, 2015

Peaceful getaway!

Wonderful location! Great host! Good place for families with small children. Would absolutely stay here again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Raleigh, NC

4 Mar, 2015

Beautiful location and wonderful host!

My prior accommodations fell through last minute and the host was able to put us up on very last minute notice! The house had everything we needed, plenty of space, wonderful bedrooms, and our favorite spot was the outdoor patio where you could see the ocean from. The host was very responsive and helpful, would definitely stay there again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

gary v.

1 Mar, 2015

Two bedroom apartment on second floor.

Home is conveniently located in Ocean Park near San Juan, PR and near a bus line. Owner is gregarious individual who offered his our room with several items of liquor and food for our consumption. The home was nicely furnished, especially for families with young children. Problems with had with the unit was: located two blocks from projects, beach area was not very pleasing to swim, and the air conditioner unit in the back room was very noisy. Although we did not have any criminal experience, the house appeared to be the only one in the neighborhood without a security fence. The price of the room was very reasonable. And the room had a nice balcony to lounge.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY S.

6 Feb, 2015

Nice area ...Near the ocean ..

the hospitality extended by the owner was excellent we completely enjoyed our stay ....conveniently located

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

5 May, 2013

Fun Spring Break

The condo is beautiful and very nicely decorated. Exactly as described. We loved the balcony. The house is furnished with everything needed for a very comforatble vacation. Kiki was wonderful to work with and made everything very easy for us. Recommend renting a car and visiting all of the surrounding beaches and sights.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sabrina R.

19 Apr, 2013

Great Stay for a Great Price!

Kiki overall was very prompt in responses, but we had to wait over a week to receive the refundable deposit check. We have rented many properities over the years, and this was the first rental that the owner cashed the refundable deposit check versus giving the check back at the end of the trip. Either way,all payments were satisfied and there are no big complaints on the financial side. The apartment was a great location for our stay in PR. The layout of the apartment is much larger than it appears online. We were very impressed with the amount of room and amenties. It was a great price for our stay. This place is great for a family and is very close to the beach and restaurants. However, I would not recommend this place to those that like to stay up and hang out after 10pm. To make sure we didn't disturb anyone downstairs, we returned to the apartment only when we were ready to go to bed. Luckily, we had another friend's house that could accommodate the late night gatherings. My only recommdendations to the owner is to have a second set of keys and be available to do a walk-thru during check-out. Other than that, thank you again for the lovely (& safe) accommodations and hope to return to PR in the near future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 Feb, 2013

Beautiful apartment- great stay!

We were a group of 6 friends coming to vacation in San Juan and we enjoyed this accommodation immensely! The apartment is the top storey of a cute house just a short walk away from the beach. The whole place is furnished and decorated with great paintings and there are books and magazines on the tables and shelves. There are two bedrooms (one with an attached bathroom)- with queen sized beds, and a large lounge with a futon that can be used as a bed. There are also air mattresses if you need more sleeping space. We really enjoyed the outdoor patio/balcony area which had a few lounge chairs and some space for hanging out. There is a grill as well so when we didn't feel like going out we could barbecue at our own place! The owner was especially nice and hospitable. The place is stocked with some foods/ juices and many seasonings and spices- akin to what you would have in your own kitchen! He told us to feel free to use whatever was in the kitchen. There were also beach towels hanging in the closet for our use, and house towels in the bathroom. There was also space for our car within our driveway. So to summarise- it's a beautiful place- GREAT location right next to ocean park beach. We travelled and drove around a lot but found this to be extremely comfortable and a great home base for us.

About the host

Hosted by Kike Toro & Ivonne Cruz

Professional couple's San Juan home available for your enjoyment....in the neighborhood where I (Kike)grew up.

Why they chose this property

Only block in Metro SJ that doesn't have a Condo, all private two story or single story properties...centraly located and walking distance to the Bakery where US President had lunch! Kid friendly w beach/toys and booster chairs, train table, and two baby cribs!