Old San Juan, San Juan
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
Casa Lila is a beautiful well taken care of property. My family and I loved it. The accommodations and amenities were top notch. The house is a 500-year-old Spanish colonial, and it still has that charm with fully updated comforts. The bathrooms (3) were all updated and fully functional. The kitchen had all the major appliances that provided comfort and functionality. The beds were all spacious and comfortable. The host provided very clean linen and we had our own a washer and dryer. The place was spacious and practical. Superb location for walking in Old San Juan, to Castillo San Felipe Del Morro, Paseo De La Princesa, art museums, San Juan proper, etc. In one of the rooms, you wake up to the sunrise over looking Castillo San Cristobal. Itโs literally across the street. We will rent this property again come our next San Juan, PR vacation.
Very cool space, excellent location, amazing views, great host!
Casa Lila is a charming historic house with a wonderful ocean view. Close to everything. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Plenty of hot water with large bathrooms (no bathtub). Great Washer & Dryer with plenty of towels. Kitchen also well stocked with cookware. Rooftop was amazing (yoga in the AM/sunset & cocktails in the PM) Tips: WiFi - if you need it, make sure to get the correct password upon arrival. Upstairs Bedrooms - not easy to carry heavy luggage up to the bedrooms! Bakery - most closed at 5:00 pm vs websites/Google of 6:00
Had a wonderful stay in this beautiful old home that hi-lights the history to old San Juan. Location is perfect views of ocean and access to restaurants.
Rosaโs Casa Lila is very much an oasis of art pieces, tastefully decorated and a beautiful place that exceeds your needs. Itโs in Old San Juan where you have a beautiful view of the ocean. The ocean breezes were so nice-and the waves breaking were therapy. We sat on the balcony and listened to the waves for hours. Rosa was great with communication, always tending to our needs. We were a bit needy because of the Coronavirus outbreak during our stay. We had to navigate PR under the rules the Governor set in place and Rosa was more than helpful with everything. We will definitely go back as there is so much beauty to see. Driving a car in PR is fine and easy to navigate (we are from CT, USA). The parking garages are low priced. The beds were comfy. The towels are superior. There is no TV, WiFi signal was good-we had no problems. Work space for laptop. Large dining space. Beach chairs/towels. Plenty of lighting, powerful ceiling fans in main floor and a/c throughout. There is a spiral staircase to go up to bedrooms and bathroom...be mindful when you need to carry your suitcases up-the carry on wheelies are easier. Looking ahead to definitely return. โฅ๏ธ
We had a wonderful experience at Rosa's home in Old San Juan. You will not find a better location and view of the ocean. The close proximity to restaurants and shopping made exploring the area so fun! A historic fort is literally steps away. Rosa gave us many great suggestions for food and activities in the area which we thoroughly enjoyed, including Rosa's own amazing cheese and wine tapas bar which we dined at twice during our stay. I spent most mornings enjoying my coffee on the wonderful rooftop patio. The views from up there are second to none! The house was so beautiful that it was hard to leave! We plan to return to Old San Juan again in the future would love to stay at this house again! The only downside was the steep spiral stairs leading to the bedrooms, I almost didn't make it with my heavy suitcase. Otherwise, a perfect experience! Thank you so much for the hospitality Rosa!
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.
This historic home is so unique and well-kept. I loved just walking around and looking at all of the items on the walls. Rosa is clearly a world traveler and dedicated to your comfort. We enjoyed incredible views of the ocean and were with in steps of some of the best restaurants in Puerto Rico . I intend to stay there again!
Casa Lila is a beautifully appointed, historic home conveniently situated within walking distance of all the attractions, shops, and restaurants in Old San Juan. The proximity to the ocean is a bonus, not only for the spectacular view from the bedroom balcony, but also for the breezes which freshen and cool the house and back courtyard patio. This is an ideal property for a romantic vacation or for a small family with older children. Both bedrooms are on the second floor which can only be accessed by a steep spiral staircase and this would likely be difficult to manage for toddlers or older adults with mobility limitations. At the top of the stairs are two ample bedrooms each with a full bathroom. The master bath is beautiful with a large tiled shower. The owner of Casa Lila, Rosa Avalo, made the rental process simple with prompt communication during the booking process. She also provided an exhaustive list of her favorite activities and restaurants both in Old San Juan and throughout the rest of the island. Her recommendations for dining never disappointed, and all were accessible with no more than a 10 to 15 minute walk. Since parking is quite difficult on the narrow streets, walking around Old San Juan is the preferred mode of travel, and I never felt unsafe at any time of the day or night. For guests with a car, parking garages are located a few blocks away from the property and are reasonably priced. My wife and I had the good fortune of meeting Rosa as we checked out. She is a gracious and welcoming hostess whose elegance is reflected in Casa Lila. I would stay at this property without hesitation the next time I travel to San Juan.
This is truly one of the most memorable houses I have ever rented. The view from the back bedroom is breathtaking. We loved opening the dining room french doors to the charming outdoor courtyard. The house was uniquely decorated, and couldn't have been better equipped. The only negative is the steep metal staircase to the bedrooms, but was not an issue for myself, husband, or teenage daughters. All that being said, what really made our vacation was Rosa. Not only was she extremely helpful answering numerous questions before our trip, but was just as attentive during our stay. There was a lot of construction going on next door, and we ended up losing power (and a lot of our groceries) the last couple of days of our stay. It was Easter and Rosa was on a cruise. Despite it being something out of her control - and the fact she was on her own vacation - she still responded immediately and helped us remotely. I hope we will be able to return someday, meet Rosa in person, and take one of her cheese classes! She is a very classy person, and most gracious hostess!!!
What a charming home! My husband and I found Rosaโs vrbo online, booked it and exchanged some detailed emails with Rosa prior to our arrival. Rosa was so helpful, suggesting sites to visit and recommended restaurants. She made it clear that we were to fully enjoy her โsecond homeโ. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - and her homemade cheese which was left for us in the fridge. We even made a return visit to Rosa after our cruise so that we could participate in one of her amazing cheese-making workshops! We know that any future plans to visit Old San Juan will mean an email to Rosa to book another stay. Highly recommend!! Thanks Rosa!
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