Ocean Front Condo on Beautiful Isla Verde Beach (#2632)

I have recently returned from vacation at this rental. It was wonderful! Old San Juan is too far to walk but there is a bus, A5, which picks-up right outside the building from 8am until about 11pm. Take the bus heading to your right on the same side of the street as the apt. I never had to wait for more than 1/2 hour going or coming back. The fare was 75 cents each way. Cabs are very expensive in Puerto Rico, about $20.00 from Old San Juan and $15.00 from Condado. The drivers never seem to use the meters. To save a few dollars, I often used the bus to go into town in the evening and paid for a taxi home. I also used the bus to go to Condado and Ocean Park. The stop is 6 or 8 blocks from each destination but safe to walk. A good map will come in handy just to get your bearings the first day or two. For a few days, I rented a car to explore other parts of the island from "Charlies" car rental, across from the unit. The price was about $42.00/day with taxes and insurance. If you rent a car from Charlie, you can get a free shuttle to the airport around the clock, any day. I walked along the beach several times to Condado. It took a little more than 40 minutes. A few times along the way, I had to use the street because of rocks, fences etc. But I felt completely safe. Isla Verde is a very self-contained town. There are restaurants, salons, bars and other conveniences. I didn't feel the necessity to go into San Juan or Condado each evening. Next to the rental unit is a wonderful open air bar called the Water Club, located on the roof of a hotel. There are overstuffed sofas and great views of the beach. It has been featured in Conde Nast Traveler magazine as an "in" place to be. The crowd was swank, the music was very New York, sevice was friendly and the lite-fare was good. Also, in the area is a cock-fighting arena. It is a legal sport in Puerto Rico. Interesting to see, once! Next to the club is a wonderful Cuban restaurant which should not be missed. I would go back anytime!