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Located in Isla Verde, this beachfront condo building is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Isla Verde Beach and Carolina Beach. Pine Grove Beach and Balneario de Carolina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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10/10 Excellent

carolina g.

May 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

SPACIOUS AND CLEAN

We really liked the apartment we stayed in, it was very spacious, clean and very close to the beach. I recommend it. The only thing we didn't know was that the pool was being remodeled and we didn't know that but everything else was nice.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Christy B.

Mar 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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Disappointed

The hotel and room was clean, however not much going on at the hotel. Pool has been closed for 2 years (per staff) and lobby bar was not open much at all. Like a ghost town in the hotel. Room looked over the pool that looked terrible since It has been empty for so long. Beach view was minimal at best, since the trees have grown up. Overall not a good stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy A.

Jul 7, 2022

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Awesome place to stay.

Great walking location to different restaurants, and the Casino. The condo could use a little upgrade but overall great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

George R.

Feb 8, 2019

Great apartment

We love Puerto Rico

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

jaime d.

Jun 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo

We had a great time in Isla Verde/Carolina. Lots of restaurants near condo and directly on the beach. Host Maxine was very accommodating and responsive. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Feb 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ESJ Tower

Great location right on beautiful Isla Verde beach. Unit as advertised. Unfortunate that the pool and hot tub were under repair, but a 5 minute walk to the El San Juan hotel with all its amenities. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bette Z., Plover, WI

Feb 23, 2023

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Great location on the beach. Pool not open but everything else was great!

Great location. We didn't rent a car and didn't need one. Taxi and Uber available. Lovely week on the beach in a very nice 3 bedroom condo!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Jan 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I truely enjoyed the stay in this property. It was unfortunate that the pool was still under constructions but the beach was very close and I walked on the beach almost everyday! I also had a nice run to Piones in the mornings. The property owner was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Aug 6, 2021

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Great location on the nicest beach

Very good property that is being renovated. Room is older but clean. Beds are decent. Great AC! All appliances work and having two showers is nice after the beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Selena T., Richmond Heights, OH US

Jul 15, 2021

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Lovly Place

I love the layout of the property, just need some updates and supplied with essentials. Maxine is great owner, easy to talk to, and welcomed suggestions.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Jan 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost all good!

We had a wonderful stay on Isla Verde beach. Maxine, our host, was lovely and kind. She let us stay past check out time, made sure we had everything we needed. She was also very responsive before and during our stay. Probably my favorite host ever, The condo was very nice, spacious and had comfortable beds. The kitchen was well-stocked with essentials for cooking and eating. The location was great - handy for restaurants, groceries, etc. The beach was a short jaunt and easily accessed. The only thing I think is important for future travelers to know is that the pool area is bad - while it’s stated it is closed for construction there is clearly no construction happening, and unlikely it will ever be, There is an ocean view if you look past the dilapidated pool. It looks like the pool area was beautiful years ago, but don’t go there hoping that construction is complete! Beyond that one thing it was a great stay. Thank you Maxine!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian H., Mundelein, Il

Dec 30, 2019

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Nice Location with Pool and Beach

Our family enjoyed our stay. The condo offers access to nice pool and beach and is close to restaurants, activities and San Juan. Lobby of building and pool area are nice but the rest still shows some signs of hurricane damage (nothing overly significant). When you arrive definitely ask for towel cards and wristband for access to beach - we went a couple days without those because we didn’t specifically ask for them. Overall an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Jun 11, 2019

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Beach Paradise

Maxine is a great hostess, she is very accommodating and gracious! We had a great time in Isla Verde. The beach and pool were right there and so much fun! The hotel is still being remodeled but we were not inconvenienced by it at all. The apartment is very comfortable and had plenty of room for our group of 4 adults and 2 teens. Thank you Maxine, we hope to be back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Carrollton GA

May 10, 2021

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GREAT location, Wonderful host!

The property owner is very accessible and friendly, which makes all the logistics very easy to deal with. As for the property itself, you have the beach right outside the gate, a well-kept and large pool on the 1st floor, a supermarket only a 5-minute walk from the property, and multiple restaurants all next door. You cannot beat this location if you want to avoid having a car in San Juan. Highly recommended for first-time visitors to Puerto Rico, as this place will make your stay east, comfortable, and pleasant!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

GRISSELLE H.

Jan 7, 2019

Gorgeous and spacious beachfront apartment with pool, jacuzzi and hotel lobby! Can’t ask for more!!

We had a wonderful time, the apartment is spacious, fully equipped, the beach is great and the pool and jacuzzi are new! We had everything we needed plus the owner was very caring all the time. Highly recommended for families or group of friends. Location is priceless close to everything you may need. Some renovations are in progress around the building but without any burden to visitors. We will definitely come back!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mia M.

Jul 31, 2021

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Perfect location

Family of 7 in Puerto Rico for a week vacation. The condo was clean and spacious. I had minimal communication with my host which in my eyes is a good thing. Besides asking for towels I didn’t have any issues to discuss with her. Location is perfect. Pool on site and a 3 min walk to the beach. Restaurants and shops within walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Jan 9, 2019

Perfect Location and Beautiful, Spacious Condo

My husband and I have been vacationing in Isla Verde since we were married 38 years ago and have stayed many times in this condo-hotel. Our adult children decided to join us this time with our grandson and the space was perfect for them, beyond everyone's expectations. The unit has an extended patio overlooking the pool with a view of the beach and ocean, an updated kitchen, two bathrooms, and laundry. The owner was very responsive. Highly recommend!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Dec 18, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Terrific location, nice view of pool and ocean, and short walk to beach. 3rd floor is convenient. Pool and beach do close early. Small store in building for essentials. There is a bar in lobby and at pool. Restaurants and grocery store within walking distance. Can rent chairs and umbrella at beach. Short Uber to Old San Juan is worth the trip. Unit is clean and has a lot of essentials for cooking, laundry, beach, etc; even a folding grocery cart for shopping. Enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kali A.

Jul 3, 2023

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Most Delightful Host Experience

The property was perfect. There is so much I love about the area. It is next door to the Fairmont, which was ideal as it's my favorite hotel in San Juan, also where I book cabanas on weekends with my kids. It has a beautiful, sandy beach, great for running or lounging on the sand or swimming in the ocean without worry of crashing into a giant rock, like in Condado. I enjoyed sunsets on the balcony almost every night. The host, Maxine, was so sweet and kind, was super prompt in response to any questions I had throughout my stay and made recommendations for restaurants and activities in the area. Maxine also made sure that I had everything I needed for the home. The property is well cared for and was very comfortable for me and my two children.

Stayed 44 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Mar 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break w/ Niece

If I could give 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat. This wasn’t just a place to stay, it was a beautiful experience from beginning to end. The condo is spacious, super clean, and well-equipped. The ocean view (and soon-to-be fixed pool view) was the perfect backdrop for relaxing. The location was also ideal. We were close to everything — the airport, the mall, Old San Juan, amazing restaurants, and of course, the beach was right there.But what made this trip truly unforgettable was Miss Maxine. I’ve stayed in many rentals over the years, and I can honestly say I’ve never met a host like her. She is warm, kind, thoughtful, and treats you like family from the moment you connect. This trip was special and emotional for me and my niece. We had just lost my brother, her father, about a month before. Miss Maxine knew this and treated us with so much compassion. She helped arrange an early check-in without hesitation and made sure everything was perfect. Her messages, her energy, and her heart brought us a kind of peace that's hard to explain. Talking with her felt like reconnecting with someone you've known your whole life.Miss Maxine, thank you for being the soul behind this stay. You didn’t just open up your condo — you opened up your heart. We’ll never forget this trip, and we’ll absolutely be back. You are an angel. It makes me tear up typing this, but I know my brother is smiling down, grateful his daughter had a chance to smile, relax and have some joy again in her life!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyha W.

Apr 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The retreat girlfriend’s weekend

Three of us stayed at the retreat and found it to be spacious and comfortable. The view from the patio was lovely (provided you can look beyond the abandoned pool area that is a little of an eye sore unfortunately). Maxine was a gracious host and accommodated an early arrival and an extra night’s stay. Communication was stellar from booking to checkout. We also appreciated the full disclosure that the pool was not working but booked anyway since the beach is literally also right outside the door. Our only suggestion was that a notebook be provided with “helpful hints”. We got the impression that there was one in the house at some point though it wasn’t there during our stay. Maxine answered all our questions promptly so it didn’t take away from our visit though if we’d had it, we might have been able to save her a few texts 😊. Overall a great stay and a very welcoming host.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline S.

Jan 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but condo needs some updating

We spent 4 nights at this ESJ condo. The location is great, close to restaurants, shops, casino, beach. The apt has 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths and a fully equipped kitchen, although the dishwasher and kitchen light weren’t working and the toilets leaked when flushed. The apt was clean, but the patio was dirty and there was bird poop and broken ceiling pieces all over the patio furniture. The furnishing and decor are quite outdated, but functional. The reserved parking was great, however the spaces are on the smaller size so larger cars might find it a bit tight. The onsite swimming pool is a disaster, out of commission and has been that way since at least 2022 and they are not working on it at all. During the last 2 days we were there, the whole island had no power. The ESJ condo tower had a generator, but it only supplied power in the common areas and for the elevators, but none of the individual units had power. We had to use the flashlights on our phones to see our way around the condo at night. There were two lanterns on the patio but both had dead batteries so we weren’t able to use them and the nearby grocery was closed when we went to buy batteries. Other nearby hotels, stores & restaurants had back up power so we were still able to go out to get food & drinks. Maxine was responsive to our questions, called maintenance when we first realized that the condo had no power. Check in was easy and WiFi worked well when we had power.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Mar 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area, very convenient

Great spot to stay! Very close to several necessities, grocery within 1/4 mile, and several restaurants. Bar, snack shop, and games area all within the complex. This is the hotel district so all the food prices at restaurants are somewhat inflated. Parking garage with free parking and reserved spot super helpful. Very safe area, no problem walking around at night by yourself. Apartment was spacious and beds are very comfortable. Appreciated the leather furniture instead of cloth especially in a VRBO. Lots of towels available and loved having a washer and dryer in the unit. We were a family of 4, two older boys and it worked perfect. Wifi was enough to support our devices, but could use an extender to the back bedroom. There were chairs for the beach and beach toys for littles. We added some inflatable floats to the collection for riding the waves. Clean, but could use a deep clean to get in the corners and in the cabinets. Keep in mind I'm kinda a clean freak. Light switches kinda confusing and craftsmanship on renovations and repairs was not of high quality. Overall would be on my list to stay there again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Y.

Apr 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice place

I stayed with my GF and her two teenage boys. The Good: Communication was good and questions were answered promptly. The beach is at your doorstep. Lots of good stuff in the kitchen. I liked the dual dishwashers: teenage boys eat constantly so we were constantly doing dishes. I also liked the wheeled grocery cart for my frequent walks to the grocery store. What Could Have Been Better: The pool. The listing was upfront about the pool being out of service, so we knew it going in. There's a hotel next door with a pool you can use, but you can't just walk over and pay a fee: you have to reserve a spot online and day passes were always sold out. There were packages available but you had to buy $200 (or more) in food/drinks and an adult had to be present, so you couldn't send the teens next door by themselves. Plan ahead and reserve a pool spot as soon as possible since they go fast. We ended up doing alternative activities - and there were many: a banana boat and parasailing were right on the beach. While the condo itself is in great shape, the building it is in could use some work. The hallways could use some paint and there were dings in the wall. Personally, I didn't care but my GF didn't like it. I'd be inclined to stay again, but it would hinge on the pool being available. We did adapt and there's other things to do. The host was upfront about it being out of order, so we have no cause for complaint, but I don't think we appreciated how much we missed it.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Mar 17, 2019

"Like-home" condo perfect for our family

My husband and I traveled with my aging mother and college-age daughter and son. The condo was the perfect size, comfortable, and felt like home. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking up a nice meal: large refrigerator with an ice-maker, large oven and stove top, dishwasher, garbage disposal, plenty of dishes, pots and pans, utensils and glasses. Everything in working order and clean enough to feel healthy. While the decor and environment does not feel new, it feels "lived-in" and "homey", like you don't have to worry about bringing in a little sand from the beach. The patio has a lovely view! WOW!! The outdoor furniture is worn and a bit weather beaten, which is understandable. All the chair cushions needed help but we just covered them with towels. The beds are comfortable enough, although the sheets and towels could use refreshing. It is very easy to access the pool and the beach which was important since my mother cannot walk far or on uneven surfaces. You can exchange your beach towel as many times a day as needed so no washing necessary. The fitness room is small and cramped but has all new equipment. The tv's in the fitness room are not working so bring your own music or entertainment. The lobby has a lovely lounge but the bar was not open for service. I do not recommend eating breakfast at the restaurant in the condo, food was mediocre, coffee weak and price high. Internet was spotty, but who cares when you are in the Caribbean! Overall, the condo was just perfect for our needs. Do not expect a super modern and all updated decor, just a "home-away-from-home" atmosphere to relax and enjoy the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

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10/10 Excellent

carolina g.

SPACIOUS AND CLEAN

carolina g.

4/10 Poor

Christy B.

Disappointed

Christy B.

8/10 Good

Timothy A.

Awesome place to stay.

Timothy A.

10/10 Excellent

George R.

Great apartment

George R.

10/10 Excellent

jaime d.

Great condo