KASA Roof Top 5 1 Bed 1 Bath for 2 Guests AMAZING Views Old San Juan

The position was excellent, in Old San Juan. The apartment was quiet - given the position in a noisy area. We appreciated the bars and restaurants at walking distance. The rooftop terrace was very nice, although we did not use it very much. Communication with the host has been very good, we had quick answers to our questions and requests. The bed was very comfortable.

There is room for improvement in the kitchen, both in terms of quality and quantity of the appliances. It was more than sufficient for people having their meals outside, but not for who wanted to dine at home.

I enjoyed the location, property, and the walkable surroundings. The facility was impeccably clean and provided a comfortable stay. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, possibly one of the most comfortable I've experienced in either a hotel or vacation rental - and I've stayed at the Bellagio in Vegas. :). I've been to Old San Juan before and have family on the island, but it was my partner's first time and I wanted to be close to alot of the tourist spots. We used the parking garage, Ballajo Parking, as well and it was never more than $17 a night. It was a short walk from the apartment - maybe 5 minutes? I felt relatively safe walking around the area with my partner at night as well and my partner did a couple food runs on his own. If you haven't been to Old San Juan before, there is a bit of a police presence as well.

The noise level was a bit bothersome, but it's understandable considering there's a hacienda on the other side of the walls. Thankfully, the noise is mostly drowned out by the A/C. Additionally, my partner forgot to lock the roof access door, resulting in someone opening it, although they apologized and left promptly. It was unexpected but keep your doors locked, folks!

The apartment is very cosy and nice. The location is ideal as it is close to everything in old San Juan. Clean, tidy and with all the amenities. The host is very flexible and accommodating. Highly recommended.

There was a small mistake/lack of clarity in the welcome instructions.

Overall the space was charming and has a lot of character. The apartment is placed in the heart of Old San Juan so it’s perfect for anyone that wants to spend a few nights as a tourist. The entire area is beautiful, lively and very walkable. Check-in was dead simple once you find the door (that is currently in the middle of the La Masa Pizzería Conceptual). The host was very responsive and communicative and I’m sure if I had any urgent needs they would have been addressed swiftly. While I’ve got a few minor quibbles (below) I really enjoyed the space and would definitely consider staying here again if I make it back to Puerto Rico.

While I loved the apartment, there are a few things to be aware of. First, in addition to the stairway to get to the 2nd floor (that the apartment is located on) there are two somewhat narrow spiral staircases. One to get from the living space to the bedroom, and another to get to the rooftop. If you are a larger human being, or have mobility issues you might want to avoid these apartments. (I stayed in #5, so the other units may be different). Having never been to Old San Juan it wasn’t apparent to me how loud it can get as there are a number of clubs and bars - so you can expect to hear music playing from about 11am until 2-3am even during weekdays. At the time I’m writing this, the lower floor of the building is home to a pizzeria and a bar, so expect to hear the low din of reggaeton for the duration of your stay. While the address provided by the host was accurate, it would have been helpful to know that the door to access the hallway to the residences is actually smack dab in the middle of (as of the time of writing this) a pizzeria. Gaining access was easy, but I definitely walked right past the door a couple of times. Ha. The shower water gets nice and hot, but don’t expect high end hotel water pressure - it’s a historical building and likely hasn’t had a plumbing update in quite some time. I didn’t mind but I know that’s a huge deal for some. The aprtment does include free wifi, but it isn’t blazing fast. Totally serviceable for web browsing and a bit of Netflix - but if you have business video calls or heavy file transfer needs, you’ll need to make other plans. At the time of my visit, there was a fair bit of rain and unfortunately the skylight near the bathroom had a leak. Thankfully I noticed and didn’t slip. The host has been alerted and hopefully this will be repaired soon. (Again - it’s a historical building, not the ritz).