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The Space:
SUMMARY
Nestled in the 500-year-old historic city of Old San Juan, the elegance and eclectic nature of Villa Mosaico is the ideal base camp to explore Old San Juan's history, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Our chic and intimate 1 bedroom - 1 bathroom boutique apartment offers a serene retreat amidst the bustling streets of San Juan. Although laying in a calmer residential street, Villa Mosaico is a short walk from the nightlife and restaurants of Calle San Sebastian and El Morro Spanish fort.
While Villa Mosaico conserves the colonial structure of traditional Spanish architecture, with soaring ceilings, wooden windows, and welcoming ornate doors, its interior has been fully renovated to preserve its history while elevating comfort and coziness. The modern furnishings and amenities ensure you don’t miss out on today’s comforts with state-of-the-art amenities including a fully equipped kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, and two smart TVs. There is a full bathroom that has access through the living area and the bedroom. The unit includes a washer and dryer in case you need to do some laundry while in San Juan. Every corner of Villa Mosaico has been meticulously curated, ensuring your stay feels both luxurious and deeply rooted in Puerto Rican heritage.
Whether you’re here to explore San Juan or simply unwind in style, our boutique apartment promises a stay to remember.
LIVING AREAS
As you enter, you’ll be greeted by traditional marbled white and black checkered floors, mix with eclectic and modern decor. Villa Mosaico has been remodeled with an eye for detail. You will enter through the living room area that features a comfortable modern sofa, a smart TV with Apple TV media box, high speed internet, and a spectacular vibrant wall paper that adds charm and personality to the unit. Villa Mosaico features three double doors balconies that you can completely open to the street or leave closed with windows to let sunlight in. Villa Mosaico has beautiful high cathedral ceilings that make the quaint apartment feel spacious.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Villa Mosaico sleeps 2 guests in a comfortable queen-sized bed adorned with plush linens for restful nights. The modern bedroom features air conditioning, a closet with hangers, room darkening shades, and a smart TV with an Apple TV media box for video streaming applications such as Netflix & Hulu. The bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with standing shower that can also be accessed though the living area.
KITCHEN
Villa Mosaico’s kitchen was just updated with new cabinets and modern black stone countertops. In Puerto Rico, we say love enters your house right through the kitchen, so you will surely spend time socializing and cooking in the beautiful kitchen island with seating for 3. There is a coffee maker, kettle, 2-burner stovetop, microwave, and fridge with ice maker. It is a small but fully equipped kitchen perfect for an extended stay.
LOCATION
Staying in Old San Juan is a truly unique experience filled with charm and character. From Villa Mosaico, you can comfortably walk anywhere within Old San Juan. The apartment is located on one of the quieter streets but still steps away from all the action. We recommend taking a cab or Uber from the airport and using Uber while you stay at Old San Juan. Renting a car is not necessary unless you are planning on road tripping. This is a truly walkable location with everything you need a short walk away. The apartment does not include parking. Nonetheless, there are convenient parking lots close to the apartment.
There are many things to do in the surrounding areas, here are some of our favorites, all within walking distance:
Explore the El Morro Fort. There are daily tours of the fort and the large green areas have spectacular ocean views. Take a tour, have a picnic, and fly a kite. This is a must-do.
Explore the iconic Calle San Sebastian nightlife. There is a large assortment of bars on this strip which is a favorite among locals on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Breakfast at “La Mallorca”. This is a Puerto Rican landmark well known for its locally inspired breakfast and pastries.
Savor Stuffed Avocado. Healthy and "trendy" spot where you can create your own avocado bowl.
Take a stroll around “Paseo La Princesa”, a waterfront walkway which you can start off at El Morro and finish of the walk with a rum tasting at Princesa Gastrobar at the end of the trail.
GETTING AROUND
This property does not include parking. If staying within the general San Juan/Metro area, we recommend moving around via Uber. If you decide to rent a car, there are various paid parking garages around Old San Juan - pricing varies as some charge by the hour and others have a flat rate.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance, especially during the peak months of Hurricane Season, which are July to October. Travel insurance is inexpensive and will reimburse travelers for most expenses associated with canceling travel outside of the cancellation window; however, this will depend on what the coverage purchased covers. Make sure to review and understand the options before purchase. Disclaimer: we are not associated with any travel insurance companies.
AMENITIES
West Indies strives to deliver top-notch service and amenities to guarantee our guests feel at home while visiting our properties. All of our properties are outfitted with freshly laundered bed linens and towels. We provide 2 bath towels per guest and 1 beach/pool towel per guest. Our properties typically include at least 2 beach chairs and an ice cooler.
West Indies provides the disposable amenities necessary to get your vacation off to a comfortable start. These amenities include 1 set of hotel size soaps and shampoos per bathroom, 3 garbage bags, 1 roll of paper towel, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 dish soap, 1 dish sponge, and a small amount of laundry detergent. We do not provide unlimited disposable amenities. It is your responsibility to review what is included in the property and stock with whatever else may be needed for the duration of your stay.
HOUSE RULES
Check-in time is at 4:00 pm
Check-out time is at 11:00 am
NO SMOKING: Smoking is strictly prohibited. A smoking fee of $500 will be charged if violated.
NO PETS: No pets are allowed at any time. A $300 fine will be charged if violated and you will be expelled from the property.
The host will not pay for a hotel, vacation rental, or transportation expenses incurred because of an interruption in water or electrical service. If water or electricity is interrupted for more than 3 hours, guests have the option of canceling their reservation and requesting a refund for the nights not used. Under no circumstances will we refund consumed nights.
All bookings are contingent on signing a short-term rental agreement that will be sent via email. It must be signed within 48 hours of booking or before entering the property, whichever happens first.
Maximum occupancy of 2 adults/children at all times. This includes visitors.
Max. occupancy is strictly enforced and exceeding it may result in immediate cancellation of booking or being expelled from the property.
Towels and linens must only be used for their intended purpose. Do not stain them with food, grease or any other substance. Do not use towels to clean up any mess. Stained towels/linens will be charged.
Do not hang towels from the balcony or windows. A $100 fine may be applied if you break this rule.
Subletting not allowed
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:
The West Indies Vacation Rental staff is eager to ensure everything about your vacation is 5-stars. Once you reserve, our Vacation Planning Team will send you detailed property information, suggestions on where to eat and what to do, as well as the contact information of the Property Manager that will be available to assist you during your stay. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want additional suggestions and expert opinions on what to do during your vacation. We want to make your experience the best it can be!
