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

Write a review We had the perfect vacation! Our trip to Puerto Rico could not have been better. We had the opportunity to stay here in this beautiful well equipt Condo. I do have to say, that the front desk was helpful, the access to the pool and beach were right at your finger tips! Being that we were there for a week, we had everything that we needed! The condo was very clean and trust me, I am a picky woman! It is not your five star resort however, BETTER! We did not have to deal with the traffic of the resort nor pay those resort fees. We were centrally located to what we wanted to do. We booked a tour to El Yunque through on of the near resort, to "La Wawa" the bus to Old San Juan and saw the attractions. Charlies car rental was great and even offered free shuttle to the airport if you rented from them. But most of all.. I want to thank the owner for providing such a home like feeling while we were down in Puerto Rico. Plus, the communication between he and I was great, open and honest! Gracias! The view from the balcony and the bedroom are even better then advertised. We enjoyed our lunch and breakfast on the balcony daily. We walked down to the beach every morning and it was very clean and swim able. There is even a guy who rents chairs and umbrellas on the beach. The security guards at the condo were very friendly and helpful. The condo is very centrally located, there are many restaurants and nightly entertainment within walking distance, but if you do decide to rent a car the parking was also very ideal (closely located to the elevator). The condo was clean and very comfortable, we cooked there and found the kitchen to be pretty well equipped. We never used the pool, but it looked very nice!!! And Alfredo and his area contacts were very friendly and helpful, we would definitely stay here again!! This place is close to everything! I really liked the fact the building is very secure and monitored 24/7. The actual apt is very cozy and clean. The major hotels are close by and for this price you can not beat it. I would recommend this to anyone. Great View, Great Apartment, We had a wonderful honeymoon. Never thought this place would be so beautiful. We had a more than pleasant stay with two small kids. Right in front of one of the best beaches in PR and conveniently located in front of Walgreens, restaurants, discos, shops, nearby supermarket and gas stations on one of the most visited avenues. Apartment was just perfect, cozy and had everything we needed and more. We recommended to our friends This apartment was just like a hotel resort, except cleaner and more private! With access to a pool, basketball courts, security, cable and a less populated part of the beach, it had all the ameneties of a hotel. I stayed here with three friends for our spring break and it was the perfect price in a great location. The beach at Isla Verde is clean and swimmable. I would highly recommend this apartment for families and young vacationers alike. 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! Great location, great price! We were in the heart of everything, good food, bars, beaches etc. We didn't need a car. Very secure and clean place. We have paid more and received far less. We will be back next May! Thanks, N. Bains