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Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace

Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Port of San Juan

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroom242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Juan
  • Place, Port of San Juan
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Rico Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pan American Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

San Juan

This apartment puts you in the centre of San Juan, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Port of San Juan and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Condado Beach. .Apartment features a washing machine, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a hairdryer are also available.

What's nearby

  • Port of San Juan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Condado Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Distrito T-Mobile - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Puerto Rico Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Pan American Pier - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Domenech Station - 11 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Taberna Lúpulo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chocobar Cortés - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Cookies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Jibarito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafetín Serie 1.0 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a palace? Ours is a romantic 200-year-old architectural wonder built for one of San Juan's earliest rum barons and remains one of the most beautiful properties in the old city. It features soaring, 18-foot ceilings, cathedral-style acoustics, marble floors and Moroccan tiles. You'll be surrounded by simple beauty, shower in a gigantic Roman spa, cook in an inspirational kitchen and listen to the coqui frogs in your private courtyard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

WE OBSERVE AND STRICTLY ENFORCE QUIET HOURS AFTER 11 PM. NO PARTIES ARE PERMITTED.
You acknowledge that the house is built around open air space and that you may encounter more dust and sea salt than spaces that are completely closed
LIGHTS AND AC MUST BE TURNED OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 660813649

Property is also known as

573557

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace?

The closest beach to Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace is Condado Beach (3.6 km).

Does Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace?

No, Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Live Your Best Life In An Actual Palace Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeff P.

Interesting property we unfortunately were not able to stay at due to travel disruption (broad-scale and lasting through the booking). As such, it would not be fair to comment regarding cleanliness or "most other". Would, however, note we are familiar with this building (gorgeous and well situated on Calle Devan Justo); and can minimally advise per: Two issues: (1) Make SURE you are VERY aware (when booking) there are both Upper and Lower (halves) of the property; in descriptions or listing, there are 3 and 6 beds options; if you choose the 3 room option you get the ground-level where the door at the stair to access 2nd lvl. is locked. Suggestion to always rent the whole house to ensure 2nd.access and more privacy. While obvious the first/ground-level option is partialcularly "at sidewalk level" ----just know this is a VERY, VERY busy street with shops/bars close-by. We love the city energy, flavor, and loud life of people and cars; just make sure you know people will be looking into the interior areas unless you close the shutters (or have the whole house/private areas upstairs). Most important (2); buy travel insurance like we did. Cannot recommend this enough noting the owner's strict cancellation policy poor communication (cut-pasted "hope you enjoyed check in" despite our several notes/notices of issues); before the later "you should have purchased insurance" (we we did); owner will not collaborate with VRBO's extenuating circumstances and keeps host/cleaning fees
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jed R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a great space, and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures for this listing don’t do it justice. The home is so much more beautiful in person and you’ll want to stay here forever. Great location and our girls trip went amazing here! Property manager checked in with us to make sure we were okay and was very communicative. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TK T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Place is beautiful and location is so convenient. Great for big groups or families
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad V.

Liked: Cleanliness

unique place

Enjoyed the stay, parking was/is not good deal, huge fines for parking in street near building. {where locals park}. Character of building is worth the stay. Wear insect repellent, as open roof does allow for woodland creatures.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvia s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old school colonial experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to stay in Old San Juan

I booked this for a friends trip to Puerto Rico and it was perfect for our stay. Incredibly convenient to everything in Old San Juan. Everyone on the trip was wowed by the house and the architecture and the air conditioning was clutch for those 90+ degree nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Stayed for three nights and enjoyed being close to everything in Old San Juan. Beautiful old hacienda style home. This is the place to stay if you want to enjoy sights and nightlife. If you want a quiet restful night sleep, this is not for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette H., Falmouth, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of charm for 3 couples

Unique special home for 3 couples. 18ft ceilings in this beautiful place with lots of ceiling fans throughout to help combat the heat. There is only AC in the bedrooms, which were so cool and lovely. The one bathroom worked out fine for us all as well, as the shower room is separate. Location, location, location was perfect for access to restaurants and shopping. Don't bother with a car for this part of your trip, but if you do, parking lots are nearby and cost about $30/24h.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

We had such a wonderful time. This place and the location is perfect!! We absolutely loved our time and would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J., boston

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

First time to san juan for mist of us and we coukd not ask for a better place. Locatio ,location and location. Walking distance to so many great restaurants, shopping and bars. Night life was amazing and all just a few blocks away. Did I mention how great the location is? The weather made me catatonic when I contemplated my return to hell, otherwise know as Maine. Lest i get off track… the lone bathroom and shower was never an issue. We will definitely make an encore appearance here soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Totally Unique and Amazing!

This place was unlike anywhere we have ever stayed on vacation, and I say that in a VERY good way! Upon arrival we were greeted with an expansive layout, which included a huge kitchen, living room and dining room and that was just the start. The open-air huge courtyard was something out of a movie, it is hard to describe how old-world it was! When it rained it was magical. Two out of the three bedrooms had small corner sinks which was nice to get ready in the evening and morning (the third bedroom didn't have a sink, but the main bathroom does so that was helpful). Each bedroom had a very strong AC which was welcome. Just be aware that the rest of the apartment does not have AC, but the airflow is amazing with the shutters open in the main living area. We honestly didn't have any issues with it. The spa shower and tub were like something out of an old movie set. You will just have to experience them for yourselves! Very cool! Jon communicated frequently and was easy to reach if you needed anything, but we were good the entire stay. The location was literally smack dab in the middle of Old San Juan, so it was a quick jumping off spot to the entire town. We had a car, and there was an easy to find garage parking about a block away, but honestly, I'd recommend NOT taking a car into Old San Juan due to the limited street parking. It is just a major headache and is an additional cost to pay for (nothing to do with the rental, just FYI for those with autos).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location!

We loved our stay! The bedrooms were very comfortable and we all reported sleeping better than usual! We were there during an exceptional heat wave but the AC units in each bedroom were quiet and effective. Though we could hear the revelry of the street sounds, it did not bother our sleep. Located right in the middle of Old San Juan we could walk to all the sites — including Castillo San Felipe del Morro — and restaurants as we wanted. A short Uber ride got us to the beach. The one suggestion we have would be to add a grab bar at the entrance to, and another in, the shower for those with mobility issues. All-in-all, 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina E., Cincinnati, Oh

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful place, just as described,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Rum baron in old San Juan

The rum baron house is awesome. Plenty of room and the single bathroom is was not an issue at all - we were 4 adults. The location is fabulous for Old San Juan, so close to a lot of great spots. The bedrooms have AC if that is needed and Jon as great to communicate with. We would definitely stay there again next time we head to PR.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deesha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience

Absolutely recommend - the property is beautiful with a gorgeous courtyard and is well situated in Old San Juan. Jon was very responsive and communicative. Highlight of our trip and would love to stay here again. Don't hesitate to book if available!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

We had a great time staying at Jon’s place in Old San Juan. In addition to the very cool aesthetic and clean quarters, the location is perfect! Within steps from the front door we had access to many bars, restaurants, and walkability to all of Old San Juan. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the 200yr old Rum Mansion

This was a perfect location in Old San Juan for walking, shopping and dining. The property was above and beyond our expectations. We were so excited to to get out and see Old San Juan that we didn't have enough time to enjoy all the property had to offer - from the amazing kitchen to the outdoor sitting area. We would love to stay here again should we visit Puerto Rico. James - Arizona
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Rental!

Words can hardly do justice to how amazing this property is. You'll feel like royalty staying here, and you'll find yourself right in the middle of the most exciting part of San Juan. The location was even more impressive than the pictures can convey. It was clean, welcoming, comfortable, and beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home in Old San Juan

The pictures truly do not do this property justice. It is absolutely beautiful! The air conditioning in the bedrooms kept us very cool and we had no issues at all with the temp. in the rest of the home. The location is perfect with everything you need in walking distance. It was the perfect stay for my birthday trip and whenever I’m in San Juan again I will be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Living the culture

The accommodations were exactly as described. The living space is open air (no A/C) and the bedrooms are A/C. If you are not open to that experience this is not for you. My 19 yr old girls LOVED the feel of the openness and embraced the culture. While you can hear everything outside it was part of the experience and became part of the memories that we brought back with us. There were 6 of us and 1 shower area but we easily managed showers. The same with the room with the toilet and sink… Simply not an issue. Each bedroom had a sink and mirror which Allows convenience to getting cleaned up to go out. We were 3 blocks from groceries. Eateries and bars were within blocks in every direction! Jon the host was very responsive anytime he was contacted. There was no parking there but a parking garage a few blocks away and a little further was outdoor parking.. All easy to get to. The beds were very comfortable. My ONLY critique would be for the kitchen to be a bit more stocked. There is enough to get by but with 6 people it was challenging . Would definitely stay again! Thank you Jon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and historic space!

The pictures don’t do this place justice! It is awesome and we enjoyed it from the moment we arrived. The fans and many doors throughout help to keep it from being too hot and the rooms are nicely cooled with individual units at night. It would be good to know that on Friday and Saturday there can be some noise outside occasionally as people return home from bars and stuff at night, but by no means did it have any dramatic effect on our trip.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is the place to stay if you are spending time in OSJ.

Place is very cool & historic, high ceilings, great layout and the location couldn't be any better. Jon was very responsive and check-in/check-out was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house, we would stay again in a heartbeat

The pictures do not do this property justice. This home is so unique, with high ceilings, great ventilation, perfect location, very comfortable beds, cool shower, and kitchen with nice appliances, 3 sinks and ample accessories. We absolutely loved the opportunity to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022