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5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Welcome to La Perla Roja! Renovated cozy cottage w/ POOL & parking in great location, minutes to SJU & Old San Juan. Walk to Ultimo Trolley beach, Ocean Park beach, and Isla Verde beach. Walking distance to all Calle Loiza, Isla Verde & Ocean Park amenities. Gated shared courtyard with outdoor dining space & grill. Full AC with Wifi & smart TV. NOT A RESORT, for the traveler wanting a local experience, not a tourist trap. Must enter middle bedroom to access bathroom / front bedroom.
Dakota is available locally and is happy to provide any support possible. Depending on his availability he might meet with you to welcome you personally if needed - there are coded keypads for any-time access.
If you find something that you would like changed - please let me know ASAP and I will see what I can do. Waiting until you check-out doesn't help you or me.
This is a great little area. 3 blocks to beach.. 1/2 block to a large grocery store with everything you need. 8 blocks to Bargain City / All Ways 99 which have any other specialty items you might need. Typically 10 minutes to Old San Juan / 10 minutes to the airport. The beaches are beautiful and low key.
There are also beach chairs next to unit 3 available on a first come, first served basis.
Super convenient - equipped as a home - and walkable to all the amenities... my favorite thing about this space is the inviting outdoor courtyard.. Tropical evenings are meant to be enjoyed outside with a drink in hand.
If you’re looking for resort hotels and tourist traps, this space isn’t for you. This home is for the traveler who likes to blend in with the locals and truly experience a culture in its daily rhythms.
Fall asleep to the calls of the coqui frogs and the cricket songs, wake up to the mourning doves and parrots in the nearby trees. Stroll to the beach for a morning swim, after grabbing a quick breakfast and cafe at the local grocer. For lunch, walk over to the bustling Calle Loiza for some amazing local hip cuisine - Or grab some fresh fruit from the corner stand.
As a treat in the evening, a quick drive and a sunset stroll around romantic Old San Juan is always fun, as the ocean breezes wash away the heat of the day - the walk helps to burn the calories from the delicious frozen tropical fruit ice cream that is sold by the street peddlers in the square... You’ll never find ice cream quite like it anywhere else...
For a day of adventure - head to the rain forest, or go caving, or drive through the salt flats to reach Playa Sucia, and some of the best beaches on earth. The experiences on the island are endless!!
Uber is very convenient here. It's best to rent a car for driving around the rest of the island. Get the automatic toll included - it makes life much easier.
One must go through the second bedroom to access either the bathroom or the main bedroom. The only beach essentials included are beach chairs and towels, beach chairs are next to blue house.
San Juan has declared a state of emergency for its water supply - due to poorly managed infrastructure. Sometimes the city suffers water outages that impact thousands of people - we never want this to happen to our guests, but occasionally it does and is outside our control. Our apologies!!
NO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 ALLOWED, DUE TO OPEN POOL. Pool is 8'wide x 16' long x 5' deep and is shared with all units.
Guidebook & WiFi info is provided digitally in your Airbnb reservation details. It is not printed within the home.
San Juan is filled with stray cats, lizards and other creatures - you will likely see them in their daily routine. I also have a small 8 pound dachshund - kept in my quarters and separate outdoor space.
This unit comfortably holds 4 people, it can hold a maximum of 6. And while 6 full grown adults have used it and enjoyed their stay, it’s very close quarters.
On average about once a month the power will go out for up to 4 hours. The island power system is still not at full capacity from the hurricane. While I hope this doesn’t happen to you, please let me know if it does. Please leave the fridge closed, and consider going to the mall (Plaza Las Americas) or something else fun on a different power grid if this happens.
*Gay owned and operated establishment, be kind or kindly move along.
Questions about local real estate - or curious about the team here?? We are happy to help!!
Dakota is available locally and is happy to provide any support possible. Depending on his availability he might meet with you to welcome you personally if needed - there are coded keypads for any-time access.
If you find something that you would like changed - please let me know ASAP and I will see what I can do. Waiting until you check-out doesn't help you or me.
This is a great little area. 3 blocks to beach.. 1/2 block to a large grocery store with everything you need. 8 blocks to Bargain City / All Ways 99 which have any other specialty items you might need. Typically 10 minutes to Old San Juan / 10 minutes to the airport. The beaches are beautiful and low key.
There are also beach chairs next to unit 3 available on a first come, first served basis.
Super convenient - equipped as a home - and walkable to all the amenities... my favorite thing about this space is the inviting outdoor courtyard.. Tropical evenings are meant to be enjoyed outside with a drink in hand.
If you’re looking for resort hotels and tourist traps, this space isn’t for you. This home is for the traveler who likes to blend in with the locals and truly experience a culture in its daily rhythms.
Fall asleep to the calls of the coqui frogs and the cricket songs, wake up to the mourning doves and parrots in the nearby trees. Stroll to the beach for a morning swim, after grabbing a quick breakfast and cafe at the local grocer. For lunch, walk over to the bustling Calle Loiza for some amazing local hip cuisine - Or grab some fresh fruit from the corner stand.
As a treat in the evening, a quick drive and a sunset stroll around romantic Old San Juan is always fun, as the ocean breezes wash away the heat of the day - the walk helps to burn the calories from the delicious frozen tropical fruit ice cream that is sold by the street peddlers in the square... You’ll never find ice cream quite like it anywhere else...
For a day of adventure - head to the rain forest, or go caving, or drive through the salt flats to reach Playa Sucia, and some of the best beaches on earth. The experiences on the island are endless!!
Uber is very convenient here. It's best to rent a car for driving around the rest of the island. Get the automatic toll included - it makes life much easier.
One must go through the second bedroom to access either the bathroom or the main bedroom. The only beach essentials included are beach chairs and towels, beach chairs are next to blue house.
San Juan has declared a state of emergency for its water supply - due to poorly managed infrastructure. Sometimes the city suffers water outages that impact thousands of people - we never want this to happen to our guests, but occasionally it does and is outside our control. Our apologies!!
NO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 ALLOWED, DUE TO OPEN POOL. Pool is 8'wide x 16' long x 5' deep and is shared with all units.
Guidebook & WiFi info is provided digitally in your Airbnb reservation details. It is not printed within the home.
San Juan is filled with stray cats, lizards and other creatures - you will likely see them in their daily routine. I also have a small 8 pound dachshund - kept in my quarters and separate outdoor space.
This unit comfortably holds 4 people, it can hold a maximum of 6. And while 6 full grown adults have used it and enjoyed their stay, it’s very close quarters.
On average about once a month the power will go out for up to 4 hours. The island power system is still not at full capacity from the hurricane. While I hope this doesn’t happen to you, please let me know if it does. Please leave the fridge closed, and consider going to the mall (Plaza Las Americas) or something else fun on a different power grid if this happens.
*Gay owned and operated establishment, be kind or kindly move along.
Questions about local real estate - or curious about the team here?? We are happy to help!!
Amenities at Welcome to La Perla Roja! Renovated cozy cottage w/ shared POOL & parking in great location, minutes to SJU & Old San Juan. Walk to Ultimo Trolley beach, Ocean Park beach, and Isla Verde beach.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Carolina
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
This little gem is a perfect little oasis in the busy town. Sheltered from the view of the road or even neighboring houses…the pool area was definitely giving resort vibes. Dakota was so friendly and very knowledgeable of places to see or go eat at. Made our short stay memorable. We’ll definitely come back. Inside was charming and clean. Most importantly, Every room had its own a/c unit and the beds were super comfy too!! Felt safe walking to restaurants, and taxis/ubers were quick to show up. No waiting.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
We having a great time , the location everything is is very near by. The host very communicative . The property is in very good condition and have all necessary for the stay . I totally recommended. Thank you
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Dakota was a wonderful host. The little bungalow was within walking distance to a number of wonderful restaurants and very near the beach. We enjoyed the pool on the premises as well. He went out of his way to make our visit delightful and gave some solid recommendations on places to eat. I’d definitely visit again!
6 / 10Average·Dec 2025
Very loud outside till midnight. The room was old, and the bathroom was very small and outdated.
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"This little gem is a perfect little oasis in the busy town. Sheltered from the view of the road or even neighboring houses…the pool area was definitely giving resort vibes. Dakota was so friendly an..."
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