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Ocean View Old San Juan Historic House, CASA LILA

Ocean View Old San Juan Historic House, CASA LILA

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From the roof top wood deck.
View from the wood deck.
Front entrance through Norzagaray street.
Stairs to wood deck.
Norzagaray street.

Overview of Ocean View Old San Juan Historic House, CASA LILA

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Old San Juan, San Juan
  • Popular LocationPort of San Juan11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPan American Pier3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuerto Rico Convention Center6 min drive
  • AirportSan Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Ocean View Old San Juan Historic House, CASA LILA

Five Hundred yr old house is located in the Old City. Have a leisurely walk to experience the colonial architecture of hanging balconies and cobblestone streets that would make you feel like you have gone back in time. The city is surrounded by a massive wall and fortifications that were built to protect it from land invasions; the house is across the street from San Cristobal Fort.

Old San Juan is the home port to the most important cruise ship lines. Duty-Free shops and exciting nightlife, lots of international cuisine restaurants.

Spectacular uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean and colonial San Cristobal fort. Recently beautifully renovated. The entire house is rented to guests.

The second level is reachable only using spiral stairs, for the elderly or people with difficulty, there is a queen sofa bed on the first level, also, a full bathroom.

Kids must be supervised all the time, the house has spiral stairs and balconies.

Maximum capacity is 6 guests.

Keywords: Ocean View House, CASA LILA

Property manager

Rosa Avalo
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parties are not allowed, and gatherings are allowed until 10 pm, please, be considerate to neighbors.
This is a non-smoking unit, however, smoking is permitted in the interior patio, please do not let smoke enter indoors.
General trash should be taken to green/gray dumpsters and recyclables to the blue ones.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 0679221425

We should mention

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

About the area

San Juan

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Old San Juan, a neighborhood in San Juan. Port of San Juan and Pan American Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Condado Beach and Escambron Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum or Sixto Escobar Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Old San Juan, San Juan

What's nearby

  • Port of San Juan - 11 min walk
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - 16 min walk
  • Pan American Pier - 3 min drive
  • Condado Beach - 5 min drive
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacred Heart Station - 8 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Verguenza - 3 min walk
  • Los 3 Cuernos - 7 min walk
  • Cafe Berlin - 7 min walk
  • Caficultura - 7 min walk
  • El Jibarito - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Million Dollar View
Excellent location for access to local events and shopping. Fantastic view of ocean. The home could use a main floor half bath. Overall you will not be disappointed with this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
My husband and I have been to Puerto Rico a few times via cruising but this year for our annual get together with friends we wanted to stay and explore the beautiful historic Old San Juan. We chose this property for its location and we were blown away by its historical charm and decor but with all the modern amenities you would want. The views are spectacular! Morning coffee in the courtyard was so tranquil and it set the mood for our day of exploring all this beautiful city has to offer. Our late afternoon drinks on the rooftop were a must before we headed out for dinner and experienced the nightlife of OSJ. To top it all off, Rosa is a dream host and responded within minutes of anything we needed which wasn’t much as she has truly thought of everything. We can’t wait to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josef U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true Immersion Experience.
I wanted an immersion experience for our yearly family get together. I can find nice boxy hotel rooms anywhere. Rosa’s villa delivered. The experience of living in a 500 year old house in Old San Juan looking out over the ocean was unforgettable. We spent most of our time in the indoor patio overlooking the sea and watching passing traffic, both foot and vehicle-very cool during the Iron Man competition. No roughing it in this historic villa. Any modern convenience desired is here. From gourmet kitchen to waterfall walk-in shower. I can’t say enough about our experience, just being walking distance to everything is so convenient. In addition Rosa is the best communicator I’ve ever dealt with regarding rentals- thank you, Rosa.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Week
I have had the pleasure of visiting Puerto Rico on numerous occasions. This time I chose to spend my entire week in Old San Juan at Rosa’s home. It was a great experience, to spend the days exploring the back streets and little gems downtown. Ample places to relax and dine out each evening, ending the night on the roof deck by the ocean. There were two of us at Casa Lila, so it was nice to have a private bath connected to each bedroom. It was a pleasant and relaxing week in Old San Juan. Thank you Rosa for your hospitality.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda & Douglas B., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captivating, enchanting, charismatic!
Rosa is a perfect host, easy to communicate with and quickly responsive when needed. Bedding and linens are all top quality and so comfortable! Old San Juan is a gem. But I didn’t expect this hypnotically beautiful, historic, artwork-filled house to gently entwine and bewitch me with such force that it would be so agonizing to leave. The house itself, along with its location, is idyllic perfection. The roof deck! The bedroom balcony! The hammocks! The pictures tell you what words cannot begin to do justice to. But the interior seaside courtyard!! She is now a cherished old friend that is part of my soul. Thank you Rosa, I will never forget my stay at Case Lila!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rosa Avalo

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I am a chemical engineer and a cheese expert, being founder of the first aging cheese manufacturing plant in the island.

Why they chose this property

I chose Old San Juan because of its historical background and well preserved monuments. My property is one of the few historic houses with spectacular Atlantic Ocean view and it is located across the street from a 16th century fort.

What makes this property unique

Tax free shops, grocery stores, beach, 5 star restaurants, bars and all at walking distance. Safe to walk and friendly and quiet neighborhood. Public parking space within three blocks, one spot for free for my guests only.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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