Reviews of Property: Spacious Ocean Park Condo Only 3 Blocks to Beach
Description
Condo, 1100 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
Amenities
beach, near the ocean,
air-conditioning,
internet access,
satellite or cable,
TV
Rates
per property
(USD)
$175 -
$250/night
$1,000 - $1,400/week
$1,000 - $1,400/week
John and Vera
202-362-3539
Speaks: English
31 Reviews of Property 127981 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Great Find in Puerto Rico (Ocean Park)
Review Submitted: March 15, 2008
Date of Stay: January 2008
John & Vera-
We wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that we really enjoyed our stay at your Condo in Ocean Park. This was our first trip to Puerto Rico and we found your place to be fantastic, clean and very well kept. The location is also very nice as you are close to the beach, a lot of restaurants, etc in walking distance. We also appreciated your recommendations in terms of some of the restaurants as Pinky's (fantastic breakfast), Op's (great Italian Food) and the french bakery is great as well. We did spend a day at El Yunge which was a great experience we will never forget, and also went to Fajardo and did some snorkeing off the coral reefs! If anyone is ever looking for a recommendation have them contact Mingo's Charter Service as he was reasonable and really knew what he was doing! Overall a fantastic trip with a lot of great memories. We will definitely contact you again as we would love to come back to Puerto Rico and see some other areas we were not able to get to this time around. You are wonderful to work with and made this very easy for us. Thanks again for everything! We will definitely recommend your place to anyone that is looking to travel to Puerto Rico as we found it to be an incredible value and quite a find!
We wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that we really enjoyed our stay at your Condo in Ocean Park. This was our first trip to Puerto Rico and we found your place to be fantastic, clean and very well kept. The location is also very nice as you are close to the beach, a lot of restaurants, etc in walking distance. We also appreciated your recommendations in terms of some of the restaurants as Pinky's (fantastic breakfast), Op's (great Italian Food) and the french bakery is great as well. We did spend a day at El Yunge which was a great experience we will never forget, and also went to Fajardo and did some snorkeing off the coral reefs! If anyone is ever looking for a recommendation have them contact Mingo's Charter Service as he was reasonable and really knew what he was doing! Overall a fantastic trip with a lot of great memories. We will definitely contact you again as we would love to come back to Puerto Rico and see some other areas we were not able to get to this time around. You are wonderful to work with and made this very easy for us. Thanks again for everything! We will definitely recommend your place to anyone that is looking to travel to Puerto Rico as we found it to be an incredible value and quite a find!
A truly relaxing getaway
Review Submitted: June 22, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
Arriving at casa gertrudis was a pleasure. I have always preferred staying in places that offer the opportunity to experience the life of the residents of that country, while still affording the comforts of home. This is exactly what we found at gertrudis. We were a matter of minutes from the beach and had no problem carrying a days worth of supplies the distance. Additionally we found the locals to be very helpful in identifying local eateries or attractions beyond the beautiful Oceanside. Gertrudis is a short ride away from old San Juan and some of the most quaint shopping I've seen in my travels as well as historical sites well worth a visit. I would highly recommend gertrudis for the traveler interested in a vacation where you don't feel like being restricted and reduced to being simply a tourist.
Good place in San Juan
Review Submitted: April 14, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
Dear John and Vera! We liked your apartment in Puerto Rico a lot. Apartment is clean and well equipped with all you need during stay in San Juan. I especially liked the CD collection, my mornings started with Spanish tangos :). Apartment is close to beach, several shops, restaurants and airport. All the best to You John and Vera!
Cosy place for a good vacation
Review Submitted: April 7, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
Casa Gertrudis is a really cosy and tasteful place in a good location - not far from Old San Juan and almost everything in a walking distance - beautiful beach, shops, food, etc. We were two couples with a car. The condo was spacoius enough for all of us and had a lot more amenities than we expected - broadband Internet, all the kitchen gadgets, beach stuff, audio-video things etc. The house is at the end of a small cul-de-sac but we did not have any problems with parking space (car was not-so-small Ford Taurus). We had a great time and really enjoyed our staying at Casa Gertrudis. I could recommend it to anyone :) Finally, Vera and John were very helpful and friendly to as well as the property manager Edwin and neighbor Tato.
We had a great time!
Review Submitted: March 25, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
We had a wonderful time on trip to Casa Gertrudis this February! The apartment is very comfortable and very nicely remodeled. The living room, dining room and kitchen were very spacious and the beds in the bedrooms were super comfortable! Getting the keys from Edwin (property manager) was very easy and the procedure went very smoothly.
The owners provide lots of towels, beach chairs and a cooler, all of which were useful to us.
The location is very good, within quick walking distance to Kasalta and other eating places.
We had a wonderful time on our trip, and would have loved to stay longer. We will definitely stay at this apartment again.
The owners provide lots of towels, beach chairs and a cooler, all of which were useful to us.
The location is very good, within quick walking distance to Kasalta and other eating places.
We had a wonderful time on our trip, and would have loved to stay longer. We will definitely stay at this apartment again.
Home Away from Home
Review Submitted: February 7, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
Our recent stay at Casa Gertrudis was delightful. Our daughters prefer to soak up the sun on the beach and my husband and I would rather linger over coffee on the charming patio. The location enabled us to each do our own thing. The property was very clean and well maintained. John and Vera are extremely friendly and accessible and gave us great directions to all the nearby attractions. We used a taxi to go to Old San Juan two days and we were surprised at the low fares. Another night we walked to the hotel district in Condado and ate at one of the local restaurants. We got caught in a rain/windstorm but it only lasted about ten minutes and added to our large list of fond memories of beautiful San Juan. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
A Good Time Had By All 3 of Us
Review Submitted: August 5, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
The location was perfect and the amenities were top notch. Just a block or two away from one of San Juan's best beaches and conveniently located close to shops, stores, and places to eat. Our only gripe was that we didn't stay long enough...
We Love Casa Gertrudis
Review Submitted: May 8, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2007
We recently had the good fortune to stay at Casa Gertrudis. Its the perfect place to stay in San Juan. Tucked away in a quiet Ocean Park neighborhood, Casa Gertrudis is in the ideal location: a couple of blocks from a beautiful, large beach, within walking distance of Condado and a short cab ride to Old San Juan. Its a lovely oasis away from the hustle and bustle of other parts of town. The apartment itself is finely appointed with crisp white wall and wood molding in the Spanish colonial style. The handsome artwork that adorns the walls shows the care attention to detail of the owners in making the apartment welcoming and special. We particularly liked the patio for morning coffee or cocktails; it has the feel of a narrow street in Old San Juan. We stayed at Casa Gertrudis with our three children and our older daugthers often would wander off to some of the local dress and shoe shops to try out their Spanish. Obviously we had a great time at Gertrudis and would recommend it highly.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: May 2, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
This was my third stay with friends at Casa Gertrudis. We have always enjoyed our stay here. We absolutely the convenience of its location. It's a short walk to the beach, to stores, to restaurants, to the bakery, and even to the casino! This time we shopped for food at a brand new market on Loiza Street called Meats N'More...it even has organic food! We love Vera and John's home...it's like a home away from home...warm, cozy, comfortable. Trip #4 coming soon...
Excellent getaway!
Review Submitted: March 30, 2008
Date of Stay: March 2008
We left our cold Midwest winter behind for one week of warmer weather on the beach in Ocean Park. The condo was perfect for a couple of professional woman who needed a week away. We instantly felt at home when we were met with the property manager. Our favorite days were spent walking a few minutes to local restaurants (try Pinky's and the bakery) and at the beach. Ocean Park beach was lovely shared mostly with Puerto Rican natives. Condado is much more touristy and about a mile away with the usual chain restaurants and hotels. Old San Juan is only 15minutes away in traffic. As a runner, I loved being on the main jogging path in our area. We enjoyed a day in the El Yunque rainforest as well. The condo neighbors were kind and helpful. Driving was fine, but parking in San Juan was at a premium almost everywhere. I would recommend Casa Geturdis to anyone looking for a relaxing beach vacation!
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