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1940s Colonial Gem · 2BR 2BA · Ocean Park · Steps to Beach & Loíza St

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Santurce, San Juan
  • Place, Calle Loiza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza del Mercado
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

San Juan

With a stay at this apartment in San Juan (Santurce), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and Condado Beach. .This apartment is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Puerto Rico Convention Center and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Port of San Juan.
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What's nearby

  • Calle Loiza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Ocean Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Plaza del Mercado - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Domenech Station - 5 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bebo's Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪River China - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Regina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tostado* - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café con Cé - ‬6 min walk

About this property

1940s Colonial Gem · 2BR 2BA · Ocean Park · Steps to Beach & Loíza St


Welcome to La Chiocciola — a beautifully preserved 1940s colonial apartment in the heart of Ocean Park, one of San Juan's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods.
Step inside and you'll immediately feel the character of old Puerto Rico. Original handcrafted tiles flow through the open-plan entry, dining, and kitchen area, creating a warm and authentic atmosphere. The fully equipped kitchen — complete with washer and dryer — has everything you need for home-cooked meals, and the adjacent dining area doubles as a comfortable workspace. Both bedrooms have queen beds and A/C for a restful night's sleep. The apartment has two full bathrooms — one en-suite and one conveniently located near the kitchen. The spacious living room features a queen sofa bed and A/C, comfortably accommodating 2 additional guests.
One parking spot is available on-site (shared, first-come basis).
Location could not be better. Just 2 blocks from the beach, walking distance to restaurants, supermarkets, and boutique shops, and just around the corner from the vibrant and colorful Loíza Street — one of San Juan's most beloved neighborhoods. A 24/7 supermarket is just 5 minutes away, a famous local breakfast spot is right around the corner, and La Placita de Santurce is only 5–7 minutes away — the heart of San Juan's nightlife and food scene. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is only 7 minutes away, making your arrival and departure completely stress-free.
Come experience the soul of Puerto Rico from the comfort of a home that has stood the test of time — now refreshed just for you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: A fee of 350 $ will be charged for smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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1940s Colonial Gem · 2BR 2BA · Ocean Park · Steps to Beach & Loíza St Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean place, great location great value. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Shaneeza

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lila H.

The host was very responsive. The house was stocked w towels, kitchen necessities, and other basics. Perfect location, near the beach and stores. Nothing fancy but everything worked. Highway right near by so a bit loud. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and convent apt

The host is always responsive, and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nance B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Not too far from the beach and OId Town San Juan and the Airport. No frills and everything you need for just a few nights stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE C., Mount Holly, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Puerto Rico!!!

My adult daughter and I rented this property for a 4-day stay. It was perfect for us. Easy to walk or go by Uber or Bus anywhere we wanted to go. Easy walk to the beach and to many of the near-by restaurants. No problem getting into Old San Juan. This is an older property, but perfect for us. So much room! We had everything we needed, and people in the neighborhood were so nice. I have rented VRBO's in several different countries, in addition to the USA, and this property was competitive with other properities we have used and enjoyed! We definitely did not want to leave, and can't wait to get back! I give it my highest recommendation. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T., Lafayette, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Live like a local!

A two bedroom, two bath unit at an affordable price is hard to find in Puerto Rico. This plain, but well furnished, unit in a small triplex worked well for us while we did a few days exploring San Jose before catching a cruise ship. We were within walking distance of the beach, but since we were in a residential home outside of the Condado area, we could feel like locals. And with the French restaurant, La Boulangerie, just a short walk away, we could eat great food that served a local crowd. (We tried another restaurant in Condado, and they obviously did not need to attract repeat customers. Eating where the locals eat is the way to find the excellent restaurants.) The original tile floors are very worn in some spots, but a quick wipe with a wet paper towel assured me that they were clean. Also, we should have asked for a second set of keys for my sister and her husband before we got there, but our host quickly got us a second set when we asked. I never found a smoke or carbon monoxide detector in the unit, though, which is a concern that I hope the host addresses. I did not know where to go to buy one myself. Maybe I just did not see it. The Super Max grocery store on Ave. Jose de Diego and Wilson Ave was about eight blocks away. When we trekked to the beach we went back home by the store, so that worked for us. We appreciated having the fridge for the beer, a stove for breakfast eggs, and a vase for the fresh flowers that we bought at the supermarket. I had some issues using the washing machine, but it got us by. Wished I had had the owner's manual in the house was all. Overall, I could see us renting this place again if we are back in San Jose with another couple. We enjoyed being located between the airport and old San Juan in the Santurce neighborhood. We made sure to check out La Placita of San Jose for its night life and restaurants since it was a short Uber ride from us. Walking about six blocks to the beach suited us fine, and we enjoyed walking west to the Marriot since we could see the marine occupants of the tide pools in the occasional rock formations along the sandy beach. This home was good value for the money, and we have good memories of staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Karl L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

Neighborhood looked a little dicey but no safety concerns. Close to places to shop and eat. Neighborhood and nightlife geared more to young 20 year Olds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Holly G., Tucson, Az

Liked: Cleanliness

Kyla's Homecoming in PR

This home is exactly as advertised. If you are expecting a 5 star luxury accommodation, re-read the listing. This is a local home very close to Calle Marginal and San Juan located in a charming up and coming neighborhood in Santurce. It is within walking distance of Loiza and close to so many really cool attractions. The neighbors are friendly, the neighborhood felt safe and we had no issues during our stay. My daughter loved connecting with her Puerto Rican roots and felt like she was a local while staying in this small and charming home. The split AC units work too well. I actually asked that my party turn them off while were were in the house because I got cold! We visited in late June early July. We had hot/warm water for all our showers. The only compliant anyone in our group had was that there was no coffee machine (there was a perculator but it did not work) but I had packed instant coffee, just in case so that was quickly solved! The home had many essentials that I have had to purchase at other VRBO properties (toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, suntan lotion, sun block and even aloe!) Cristian promptly responded to any inquiries and concerns we had and his property was very well prepared for us! We had a great stay and will be back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was nice!

It was close to everything and nice that it was away from all the business of old San Juan bud close enough to enjoy as well
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manfred L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The property is in a perfect location. Close to the beach, close to calle Loiza, close to everything we needed. Walking into the central AC on a hot day was the best feeling ever! Jennifer was an amazing and friendly host and was very helpful and responsive. We had an awesome time! And we would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our post-cruise stay

Owner was a pleasure to work with. Listing was as described. Close to a great bakery & restaurant and a 24-hour convenience store; quick walk to beach. Short drive to Old San Juan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Nice and quite apt. Close to freeway and San Juan. Close to beach and food outlets. Owner very responsive, on site, and takes care of his property. very helpful and friendly. The washer and dryer was a plus if you have small kids.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin S., San Antonio.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place.

This place felt like home. Close to calle Loiza and all the restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Pedro O.

Liked: Cleanliness

great experience

Everything was as expected. Enjoyed my stay. Friendly and accessible property manager
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, fully stocked, excellent communication from owner, manager.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn P.

Excellent location. Convenient and charming.

Great location! Walk a couple blocks and you are at condado beaches or trendy Loiza street. You can also walk to artsy Santurce, the museums there, and La Placita. The apartment is clean and spacious. The owner even arranged a private dinner for us at his gourmet Italian restaurant next door to be served upon our arrival. This is more than a typical stay at an apartment. It is an experience that cannot be missed!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018