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

8.8 (32 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Mercado Apartment | Villa Aurora | Traditional Spanish colonial apartment in beautiful Old San Juan

2 Bedroom Apartment in Mercado, Old San Juan

Summary:
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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.
The apartment is located on the first floor of the building with direct access to 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU SEE THIS NOTE IN THE LISTING, THERE ARE STILL PORTABLE AC UNITS BEING USED.
LIVING AREAS
As you enter, you’ll be greeted by its traditional old colonial aesthetic 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, 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.
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.
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.

This 2 Bedrooms Apartment provides accommodation with Laundry, TV, Wellness Facilities, for your convenience. This Apartment features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Apartment has 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Apartment has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Mercado. Enjoy your stay in Mercado at this Apartment.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Wellness Facilities
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 162263 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: 162263

Reviews

sophia f.
Sep 10, 2025 09:15:13 PM
Review Score:   4
Summary: Location was nice and we had everything we needed, yet without A/C, we would've stayed somewhere else. The listing said it had AC, yet the mini splits did not work !!!!!! We were there 5 days, texted her everyday, and no change or communication about it. We payed full price for this stay and it had no AC, she didn't even offer help or reimbursement . At one point, it was dripping water and we had to sleep with our heads where the feet go. It was very uncomfortable for that long and we did not want to spend time in this place due to that and was not a restful trip. Do not listen to the listing saying the ac works , unless you want to sleep in the heat.
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