OLD SJ 1ST fl apt ON EXCLU ST W GREAT BAY VIEW ! | Apartment in San Juan
2 Bedroom Apartment in Catedral, San Juan
This Old SJ apart is unique for an Old San Juan short term rental :
1 The apt has a completely private entrance from st - 1st Floor --3 steps to living room - no carrying luggage up narrow stairways
2. Owners live in the building
3. It has A Great view of pelicans,San Juan Bay+ all ships entering and leaving harbor
The famous "Plaza La Rogativa" is directly in front of house
4. It offers GREAT security + Police vigilance. House is directly across from Governor's residence
5. The house is located steps from entrance to "El Morro" National Park / 4 blocks from supermarket and main plaza , 2- 7 blocks from parking lots + garages
2 bedrooms - ONLY ONE BEDROOM r with AIRCONDITIONING , living room , kitchen + outdoor patio wi fi , cable This aparment has air conditioning in only 1 bedroom but has good cross ventilation from patio in back and front entrance .
The 1st bedroom is located after the living room . The doors between the living room and this bedroom were removed in the interest of ventilation and aesthetics. The 1st bedroom is followed by a small hallway located between the 1st and 2nd bedrooms where the bathroom is located . There is a door separating the hallway from the 2nd bedroom but there is NO door between the 1st bedroom and the hallway if privacy is an issue. The renovation of this Spanish colonial home to create 2 1st floor apartments resulted in 1 room after another in a straight line.
This 1st floor apartment is in a renovated Spanish Colonial home . It is 1 of the oldest Spanish colonial homes in the old city. The entrance to apartment is about 20 yards from the fortified Old City Wall . The apart is about 2 1/2 ft above the level of the st which improves the view.
The 1st bedroom is located after the living room . The doors between the living room and this bedroom were removed in the interest of ventilation and aesthetics. The 1st bedroom is followed by a small hallway located between the 1st and 2nd bedrooms where the bathroom is located . There is a door separating the hallway from the 2nd bedroom but there is no door between the 1st bedroom and the hallway if privacy is an issue. The renovation of this Spanish colonial home to create 2 1st floor apartments resulted in 1 room after another in a straight line.
The property is located on a privileged and very special street. called "Caleta de las Monjas" -the Street of the Nuns. - also known as "the street of the statues " - there are 3 statues on the fascade of the Cathedral and 3 more in the small plaza at the beginning of the st. - in front of the Hotel El Convento. At the end of the street there is a very large bronze statue right in front of the house. . "Caleta de las Monjas " is a very unique street with San Juan Cathedral at its beginning and El Morro National Park at the end along with the PR Governor's mansion known as "La Fortaleza" It is also one of the most painted streets of the Old City by local artists.
Caleta de las Monjas is a residential sreet but is only 3 blocks from the main plaza of Old San Juan known as "Plaza de las Armas" which has a Pharmacy , the Old City's only Supermarket, a Marshall's , 3 fast food restaurants ,and both an outdoor and indoor coffee /internet cafes - Many other shops , restaurants and bars are within 3 to 5 blocks. There are no bars or other businesses on this st. . There is very little vehicular traffic - mostly residents and police who are assigned to the protection of the "Fortaleza" .
""Caleta de las Monjas"" is probably the safest and most secure street in Old San Juan .There is a small police barracks attached to the Governor's mansion one block from property in addition to the Hotel' Convento's security and cameras. The Governor of Puerto Rico enters and exits the executive mansion from the gates directly in front of the property
At the beginning of "Caleta de las Monjas " is San Juan Cathedral and the Hotel Convento a 4 Star Hotel which was once a former Convent. At the very end of the street is located the Governor''s Mansion known as "La Fortaleza" and the back entrance to the National Park "" Ël "Morro"" which is very popular for walking , and kite flying.. The property itself is directly in front of the Governor's Mansion's gardens and back gate. The fort known as Ël Morro"is about an 8 minute walk from property.
The property is only 6 houses down the street from the 4 Star Hotel ""El Convento"" which offers a " tapas" bar and a restaurant. Taxis are available 24/7 in front of the Hotel..
By car the property is about 15 traffic free minutes away from the airport. and about , 5 minutes to the nearest blue flag beach Ëscambron" which is next to the Caribe Hilton . You can also access this beach via bus followed by a 4 minute walk or via a free trolley followed by a 10 minute walk.
Parking is available free on the streets of the Old City . There is also a large outdoor lot about an 8 minute walk from the property. There are also several indoor parking garages 7-8 blocks from property.
The 1st floor apartment has a large rectangular living room with 1 large futon -. with Cable TV. There is 1 air conditioned bedroom with a queen bed and an + bedroom with a full bed. . The kitchen has an electric stove, refrigerator , blender and microwave. This 1st floor apartment also has a private outdoor patio shaded by an overhanging mango tree.
The bay can actually be seen from every room except the bathroom.
There is a shower with a hot water heater ;the sinks -bathroom and kitchen- receive unheated water.
The outdoor private patio can be used for dining & morning coffee & is very cool at all hours of the day due to the shade from the mango tree. There is sun entering the patio from about midmorning for about one hour .
This is a great apartment especially for a family or group since living room and bedrooms can accommodate up to 6 or 7 persons if privacy is not a consideration. There are 17 foot ceilings with ceiling fans in all rooms and also floor fans .
The house is located in the quietest and most peaceful corner of the Old City. The property is located on a residential street with very little vehicular traffic and NO noise from jukeboxes and bar activity . There are only 10 residences and 3 larger condominiums located on Caleta de las Monjas not including the Governor's mansion which borders this street. The presence of a police barracks attached to the Governor's Mansion gives this corner of OSJ a special tranquility and security
Owners also live in this house and are available for a late checkin. We can also hold luggage if a late checkout is not possible.
This 2 Bedrooms Apartment provides accommodation with Oceanfront, Guest Services, Child Friendly, for your convenience. This Apartment features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Apartment has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this Apartment has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Catedral. Enjoy your stay in Catedral at this Apartment.
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Is this Catedral apartment pet-friendly for guests?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
Does the Catedral apartment have a swimming pool?
No, this Catedral apartment does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
How much does it cost per night to stay in Catedral apartment?
Best-rates for the Catedral apartment starts from $163 per night with includes Accessibility, Kitchen, Oceanfront, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Laundry, Ocean View, Wellness Facilities, Internet, TV, View with all other facilities. Cabinns™ offers a wide range of accommodation options for all types of travelers. Our goal is to match every traveler with their perfect cabin, resort, or rental while providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Is Catedral apartment a family-friendly place to stay?
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this apartment Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the apartment has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Is the Catedral apartment wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?
Based on the information received from our partner, the Catedral apartment has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
What is the minimum night stay policy for the Catedral apartment?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Catedral apartment indicates 1 day stay policy at this apartment. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
What cancellation policy is in place for Catedral apartment?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Catedral apartment are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.
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