Villa Aurora | Traditional Spanish colonial apartment in beautiful Old San Juan

Summary:
We would love to host you at any of our properties. Please find property details below, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions before booking!

The Space:
Nestled in the 500-year-old historic Spanish colonial city of Old San Juan, Villa Aurora is the ideal venue to explore Old San Juan history, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. The villa has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a spacious living room alongside the modern kitchen and a counter style dining area for 4. One of Villa Aurora's top feature is a beautiful indoor patio with a dining table for 6. You will appreciate the combination of old-world colonial structural design and new world amenities such as air conditioning throughout the villa, wifi, TV, and tropical yet simple decor. The location is ideal for those looking to be close to the action in Old San Juan, next to restaurants, a plaza and all that you need to see in this beautiful historic city. The villa comfortably sleeps 4 adults. This is a historic building in a 400-year-old city and as a result, it has original checkered, distressed floors throughout. Property offers washer & dryer, perfect for an extended stay. Apartment is located on the first floor of the building with direct access of the street, therefore guests could hear loud noises. 

IMPORTANT NOTE (PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING):

THE BUILT-IN AC UNITS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE. HOWEVER, WE HAVE INSTALLED PORTABLE AC UNITS IN ALL ROOMS AND THE LIVING ROOM TO ENSURE YOUR COMFORT DURING YOUR STAY. WE HAVE ALREADY OBTAINED A QUOTE FOR A NEW AC SYSTEM, BUT BECAUSE THE BUILDING IS LOCATED WITHIN THE HISTORIC COLONIAL DISTRICT, CITY APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE INSTALLATION. WE ANTICIPATE HAVING THE NEW SYSTEM INSTALLED BY JUNE 2025.


LIVING AREAS

As you enter, you’ll be greeted by its traditional old colonial esthetic with its black and white checkered floors and its beautiful wood Spanish style windows. The living room is decorated with white & green colors which makes the space feel tropical and breezy. Features a comfortable sofa, fans, state of the art flat-screen TV, AC, dining counter table for 4 and a modern kitchen. The living area opens to a stunning interior patio with a dining table for 4, perfect for dining al fresco. Please be mindful and respect quiet hours when using the interior patio for the sake of our neighbors. 

 
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Villa Aurora has two bedrooms that comfortably sleeps 4 adults. The 1st bedroom has a king size bed with personal nightstands, full bathroom and closet. Decorated with rich terracota hues. 2nd bedroom has a queen size bed, with soft blue tones throughout. Both bedrooms have AC and are appointed with fresh linens for a good night's sleep!

PACK AND PLAY (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY): We can leave a complimentary Pack and Play at the property upon request. This should be requested upon booking or no later than 5 days before arrival. Pack and Plays are subject to availability.


KITCHEN

Villa Aurora has a comfortable and practical kitchen, beautiful wood cabinets and granite countertops. The kitchen has a coffee maker, stovetop, oven, microwave, and fridge. We include enough paper towels, trash bags, and dish soap for guests to comfortably start their stay. 

 
LOCATION

Staying in Old San Juan is a truly unique experience filled with charm and character. From the property, you can comfortably walk anywhere within Old San Juan. The apartment is located on one of the quieter streets but still steps away from all the action. We recommend taking a cab from the airport and using Uber or taxi while you stay at Old San Juan. Renting a car is not necessary unless you are planning on road tripping. This is a truly walkable location with everything you need a short walk away. The apartment does not include parking. Nonetheless, there are convenient parking lots close to the apartment.  
There are many things to do in the surrounding areas, here are some of our favorites, all within walking distance:

Explore the El Morro Fort. There are daily tours of the fort and the large green areas have spectacular ocean views. Take a tour, have a picnic, and fly a kite. This is a must-do.
Explore the iconic Calle San Sebastian nightlife. There is a large assortment of bars on this strip which is a favorite among locals on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Breakfast at “La Bombonera”. This is a Puerto Rican landmark well known for its locally inspired breakfast and pastries.
Savor Stuffed Avocado. Healthy and "trendy" spot where you can create your own avocado bowl.
Take a stroll around “Paseo La Princesa”, a waterfront walkway which you can start off at El Morro and finish of the walk with a rum tasting at Princesa Gastrobar at the end of the trail.


GETTING AROUND

This property does not include parking. If staying within the general San Juan/Metro area, we recommend moving around via Uber. If you decide to rent a car, there are various paid parking garages around Old San Juan - pricing varies as some charge by the hour and others have a flat rate. 


TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance, especially during the peak months of Hurricane Season, which are July to October. Travel insurance is inexpensive and will reimburse travelers for most expenses associated with canceling travel outside of the cancellation window; however, this will depend on what the coverage purchased covers. Make sure to review and understand the options before purchase. Disclaimer: we are not associated with any travel insurance companies.


AMENITIES

West Indies strives to deliver top-notch service and amenities to guarantee our guests feel at home while visiting our properties. All of our properties are outfitted with freshly laundered bed linens and towels. We provide 2 bath towels per guest and 1 beach towel per guest. Our properties typically include at least 2 beach chairs and an ice cooler.
West Indies provides the disposable amenities necessary to get your vacation off to a comfortable start. These amenities include 1 set of hotel size soaps and shampoos per bathroom, 3 garbage bags, 1 roll of paper towel, 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 dish soap, 1 dish sponge, and a small amount of laundry detergent. We do not provide unlimited disposable amenities. It is your responsibility to review what is included in the property and stock with whatever else may be needed for the duration of your stay.  

 
HOUSE RULES

Check-in time is at 4:00 pm
Check-out time is at 11:00 am
NO SMOKING: Smoking is strictly prohibited. A smoking fee of $500 will be charged if violated.
NO PETS: No pets are allowed at any time. A $300 fine will be charged if violated and you will be expelled from the property.
Building quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Please keep noise levels down during these hours out of respect to the neighbors.
The host will not pay for a hotel, vacation rental, or transportation expenses incurred because of an interruption in water or electrical service.  If water or electricity is interrupted for more than 3 hours, guests have the option of canceling their reservation and requesting a refund for the nights not used. Under no circumstances will we refund consumed nights.
All bookings are contingent on signing a short term rental agreement that will be sent via email. It must be signed within 48 hours of booking or before entering the property, whichever happens first.
Maximum occupancy of 4 adults/children at all times. This includes visitors. 
Max. occupancy is strictly enforced and exceeding it may result in immediate cancellation of booking or being expelled from the property.    
Towels and linens must only be used for their intended purpose. Do not stain them with food, grease or any other substance. Do not use towels to clean up any mess. Stained towels/linens will be charged. 
Do not hang towels from the windows. A $100 fine may be applied if you break this rule. 
Subletting not allowed


INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

The West Indies Vacation Rental staff is eager to ensure everything about your vacation is 5-stars. Once you reserve, our Vacation Planning Team will send you detailed property information, suggestions on where to eat and what to do, as well as the contact information of the Property Manager that will be available to assist you during your stay. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want additional suggestions and expert opinions on what to do during your vacation. We want to make your experience the best it can be!