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Isla Verde Beach
Esj Building
Bed room
bed room
ESJ Tower Pool
ESJ Tower pool at night
living room
dining room
Pool room at ESJ Towers
Ping pong room at ESJ Towers
half bath
playground at ESJ Towers
Game room at ESJ Towers
Kitchen
Kitchen
Layout
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps10
- 1 Bathroom,
- 1 Half Bath
20 Reviews of Property 932254 in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
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Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932254
+1 413-2189544
Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
LOVELY!
Submitted: April 6, 2013
Stayed: March 2013
This was the perfect girls getaway that we have had in years! We were 3 friends trying to get some relaxed, nature connected and fun vacations in The Caribbean. This is our second visit to PR and we loved every minute out of it; more than our first one. Some people might get a little concerned about traveling to the Island and having this kind of stay, but we must tell you that it was an incredible experience. The area and the condo are extremely safe and quite. You'll get tired (in a very good way) of seeing police officers patrolling the beaches and the streets; and for the fact that we were 3 young ladies hanging out by ourselves at anytime, this was a huge plus, since we felt really safe all the time. In the other hand, the condo has absolutely everything you might want and need and has a very relaxing ambiance. Something that we loved as well about staying here, is that you are right in the ocean! It just takes a few seconds to feel the beautiful sand on your feet. And having the chance to alternate between days, in what beach to hang around, by just getting to the back or to the front of the condo, was another amazing plus for us! We had a lovely and fun vacation thank you for all your help and kindness. We will definitely stay at your place again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
Prime Location and Unbeatable Value
Submitted: April 1, 2013
Stayed: February 2013
Was furnished with all amenities, tastefully decorated, very clean and beach was great. having all the amenities of a hotel within a condo environment, perfect. Location was ideal
for dining, lots of choices very short drive, if you wanted or even better to walk. Very safe to walk to many
great places to eat. A Chilis at end of driveway to ESJ towers, we allowed our 16 yr olds to walk over
and grab a bite to eat, absolutely safe. The grocery store was within a 1/2 mile drive, could walk if needed to, however we took our car with our party being total of 6 people, bought lots of snacks for growing boys. Pool was wonderful with lots of seating, game room, billards, ping pong, lounge area for drinks and watching big screen tvs down stairs was a plus. Having a restaurant on site was very handy also. ESJ Towers had a conceirge counter and an attendant at the desk 24/7 made it so convenient for information we needed. We walked down to Intercontinental several time and had lunch at their bar right on the beach, drinks were great, food was great, and to sit right on beach was a plus.
would recommend this to any couple looking for the complete package and many, many thanks to Ricardo for all his suggestions. Called her a couple time just to get dining advice, and he was
so quick to respond and so very gracious. This condo is a top notch find.
for dining, lots of choices very short drive, if you wanted or even better to walk. Very safe to walk to many
great places to eat. A Chilis at end of driveway to ESJ towers, we allowed our 16 yr olds to walk over
and grab a bite to eat, absolutely safe. The grocery store was within a 1/2 mile drive, could walk if needed to, however we took our car with our party being total of 6 people, bought lots of snacks for growing boys. Pool was wonderful with lots of seating, game room, billards, ping pong, lounge area for drinks and watching big screen tvs down stairs was a plus. Having a restaurant on site was very handy also. ESJ Towers had a conceirge counter and an attendant at the desk 24/7 made it so convenient for information we needed. We walked down to Intercontinental several time and had lunch at their bar right on the beach, drinks were great, food was great, and to sit right on beach was a plus.
would recommend this to any couple looking for the complete package and many, many thanks to Ricardo for all his suggestions. Called her a couple time just to get dining advice, and he was
so quick to respond and so very gracious. This condo is a top notch find.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932254
+1 413-2189544
Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
Outstanding!
Submitted: April 1, 2013
Stayed: November 2012
We stayed at this property during the Thanksgiving holiday 2012. I will start by saying this our first experience with VRBO and our first trip to Puerto Rico and we couldn't be more pleased. The condo is well appointed with all of the comforts of home. It is very clean, in a secure building and located in a quiet and safe neighborhood. There is a Walgreens and a Pueblo supermarket within walking distance so we were able to enjoy several meals at 'home' due to a very well equipped kitchen. Ricardo was available via text, email and phone at any time to answer any questions and the onsite staff met us promptly upon arrival. There are three luxury resorts within walking distance (Ritz, El San Juan, Intercontinental), as well as, several local restaurants. Our favorite restaurant is La Playita where the staff, service, view and food are all wonderful. On one of the days we rented a car from Enterprise at the El San Juan Hotel and drove through Condado and into Old San Juan. We did some site seeing and had great day. All expectations were exceeded and we highly recommend this property.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932254
+1 413-2189544
Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
EXCELLENT GETAWAY!!!
Submitted: April 1, 2013
Stayed: February 2013
Two of us stayed in this apartment for four nights. We found Ricardo the owner to be very helpful every step of the way and the apartment to be exactly as described. The kitchen had everything we needed and the apartment was very clean in a well maintained and friendly building. The beach was very safe with tourists and locals and was patrolled by police on segways and horseback. The apartment is in a great location, a 5 minute walk to Walgreens and a 15 minute walk to the grocery store. We made our breakfasts and lunches in the apartment and went out for dinner each night. The bottle of wine and two glasses waiting for us when we arrived was a very nice touch as was the coffee and condiments in the refrigerator. The view was amazing and we loved listening to the sound of the ocean and watching the paddle boarders and swimmers. We rented a car and drove to El Yungue National Rain Forest, Fajardo, Ponce and Guanica. We did not have any trouble finding a parking spot on the street for overnight parking. This was a quick five day weekend getaway for us and our only regret was that we didn't stay longer. The neighborhood is very safe and the locals are friendly, helpful and accommodating. We would recommend this apartment to anyone who wants a romantic vacation in beautiful Isle Verde. We are looking forward to returning to San Juan and staying in this apartment again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932254
+1 413-2189544
Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
What you see is what you get
Submitted: April 1, 2013
Stayed: February 2013
Excellent apartment, very cute, the owners are great and very good people, what you see in the pictures is exactly the same,and I traveled to Puerto Rico and the hotels are expensive, this apartment is While comfortable, the bed super good, is furnished like your own home, just in short very very very good, I recommend it 100 percent.....just goooooooooo , really, every year I travel to the island and never have never found something so cute, comfortable, and excellent conditions as seen in the internet
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932254
+1 413-2189544
Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
The condo was larger than we expected which was a good surprise!
Submitted: April 1, 2013
Stayed: March 2013
The condo was larger than we expected which was a good surprise. We are a family of 8 and everyone had enough room to move around. The master bedroom was very large and had a walk in closet. The second room was the same size as the master bedroom with out the walk-in closet.
The kitchen was well equipped with modern appliances. The condo was very clean and didn't have any problem in the 2 days we were there. There were extra towels and sheets provided.The beach was a few steps away .There were supermarkets close by to keep the kitchen stocked. We enjoyed visiting Pinones and the family enjoyed eating at Bebos where you can get the most bang for your buck.
We are recommending this unit to our family and friends and plan to return again.
The kitchen was well equipped with modern appliances. The condo was very clean and didn't have any problem in the 2 days we were there. There were extra towels and sheets provided.The beach was a few steps away .There were supermarkets close by to keep the kitchen stocked. We enjoyed visiting Pinones and the family enjoyed eating at Bebos where you can get the most bang for your buck.
We are recommending this unit to our family and friends and plan to return again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks again for staying with us
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Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932254
+1 413-2189544
Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
Last Minute Reservation
Submitted: April 1, 2013
Stayed: March 2013
We missed our flight and had to stay in Puerto Rico a extra day. Luckly this condo was available as March is a very busy season and hotels in the area were all sold out. This place has a great location as it was only minutes away from the airport and is beach front.
The owner was able to get us into the condo with our last minute reservation. When we arrived the carpets where damp as they had just shampooed the carpets but we where notified that was going to be the case. Overall the place was very clean and the kitchen had all the basic essentials drinkink glasses, plates, pots, pans ect....
Our stay was short but next time I'm in Puerto Rico I will be try to book a reservation at this condo for a longer period of time.
Thanks again!
The owner was able to get us into the condo with our last minute reservation. When we arrived the carpets where damp as they had just shampooed the carpets but we where notified that was going to be the case. Overall the place was very clean and the kitchen had all the basic essentials drinkink glasses, plates, pots, pans ect....
Our stay was short but next time I'm in Puerto Rico I will be try to book a reservation at this condo for a longer period of time.
Thanks again!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932254
+1 413-2189544
Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
Great location. Condo disappointing.
Submitted: April 1, 2013
Stayed: March 2013
PROS:
Great location. Loved the timer switches for the lights, especially as we have small children. Staff at ESJ was very helpful and friendly. We were not due to fly home until 9pm, but had to vacate the apartment by 11:00. I did request a late check-out, and told it was $50.00 extra, but only till 13:00. To stay longer, we would have to pay for an additional night! The staff understood our predicament and offered to hold our bags and allow us to use the fitness room to shower, should we feel we needed to use the facilities.
CONS:
The entire building is dated and beach access from the building is between hours, closing at 7pm. Luckily there are public access areas to get on and off the beach. The condo was disappointing. It clearly needs updating and I cannot state when the pictures were taken, but the walls had marks on it. The carpet did not look as clean, as in the pictures. The paint color was beige, which made the condo appear dark and dingy. Was very surprised by the lack of information from the owner. We have rented condos in the past and usually there is a booklet of some sort that gives you information about the condo itself, the facilities and the surrounding areas. There was nothing. We relied very much on the staff at ESJ to obtain information.
Kitchen: Outdated. But it is exactly what you see in the photos. The cupboard doors above the cooker and counter are slightly broken. We had to be careful as the hinges did not keep the doors in alignment and we were not sure that it would break. The most disgusting thing was that the dishes in the cupboard were dirty. I pulled out the first plate and it had some sort of oily, sticky residue.
Living Room: Pictures are accurate, but what is doesn’t show are the cupboards on the back wall. One door was broken, and the entire doors were not maintained. The closet was full of odds and ends and very dirty.A SMART TV was installed, but with no instructions on how to use it.
Bathroom: As per another review, the water temperature went from burning hot to cold in a matter of seconds. We spent much time adjusting the temperature while showering. At one point lost hot water, but only one evening. This was not only inconvenient, but a safety hazard. I have two children, 5 and 7, and had to sit and adjust thetemperature every 10-20 seconds, as at one point, the water was so hot that it was burning them.
I could say more, but the word limit does not allow me to expand further. I will not return here.
Great location. Loved the timer switches for the lights, especially as we have small children. Staff at ESJ was very helpful and friendly. We were not due to fly home until 9pm, but had to vacate the apartment by 11:00. I did request a late check-out, and told it was $50.00 extra, but only till 13:00. To stay longer, we would have to pay for an additional night! The staff understood our predicament and offered to hold our bags and allow us to use the fitness room to shower, should we feel we needed to use the facilities.
CONS:
The entire building is dated and beach access from the building is between hours, closing at 7pm. Luckily there are public access areas to get on and off the beach. The condo was disappointing. It clearly needs updating and I cannot state when the pictures were taken, but the walls had marks on it. The carpet did not look as clean, as in the pictures. The paint color was beige, which made the condo appear dark and dingy. Was very surprised by the lack of information from the owner. We have rented condos in the past and usually there is a booklet of some sort that gives you information about the condo itself, the facilities and the surrounding areas. There was nothing. We relied very much on the staff at ESJ to obtain information.
Kitchen: Outdated. But it is exactly what you see in the photos. The cupboard doors above the cooker and counter are slightly broken. We had to be careful as the hinges did not keep the doors in alignment and we were not sure that it would break. The most disgusting thing was that the dishes in the cupboard were dirty. I pulled out the first plate and it had some sort of oily, sticky residue.
Living Room: Pictures are accurate, but what is doesn’t show are the cupboards on the back wall. One door was broken, and the entire doors were not maintained. The closet was full of odds and ends and very dirty.A SMART TV was installed, but with no instructions on how to use it.
Bathroom: As per another review, the water temperature went from burning hot to cold in a matter of seconds. We spent much time adjusting the temperature while showering. At one point lost hot water, but only one evening. This was not only inconvenient, but a safety hazard. I have two children, 5 and 7, and had to sit and adjust thetemperature every 10-20 seconds, as at one point, the water was so hot that it was burning them.
I could say more, but the word limit does not allow me to expand further. I will not return here.
Owner's Response: Our check-out has always been at 11:00 AM for a reason. This is a 2 bedroom condo and requires a lot of cleaning and 3 hours of laundry work to get everything cleaned. When guest check out late this can have an impact on the next guest's check-in as the condo might not be ready in time.
We do have a $50 fee if you want to check out later than 11:00 AM to accommodate our guest request but it's limited to a certain time before it's considered another night. Why do we have a fee? Because we have to increase the cleaning staff so the condo is ready by 3:00 PM for the next guest.
All our fees are clearly printed on all customer invoices.
We do have a $50 fee if you want to check out later than 11:00 AM to accommodate our guest request but it's limited to a certain time before it's considered another night. Why do we have a fee? Because we have to increase the cleaning staff so the condo is ready by 3:00 PM for the next guest.
All our fees are clearly printed on all customer invoices.
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Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
Isle Verde, San Juan
Submitted: March 8, 2013
Stayed: February 2013
Small leak under sink, sliding door rollers need replacing, sleeps 10 needs a bigger coffee pot than a 4 cup cofffee maker. outside of those few details, all was very good.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car
Owner's Response: Great guest. Left the condo in good conditions.
Thanks again
P.S. Maid identified the sink leak while cleaning and it has now been fixed.
Thanks again
P.S. Maid identified the sink leak while cleaning and it has now been fixed.
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Amazing Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condo at Esj Towers. Huge Pool.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932254
+1 413-2189544
Isla Verde
Puerto Rico
James Macey
Submitted: February 8, 2013
Stayed: January 2013
Unit was not up to condition represented. Needs to be upgraded ie counters, cabinets, appliances we were supposed to have a tv in bedroom did not work . We were there 2-wks was not fixed in all that time.we We will not return to this rental.Shower was terrible couldn"t regulate water temp at all.
Owner's Response: The pictures on the listing represent the condo 100%. If you’re looking for granite or marble counter tops look again at the pictures as that’s not was is shown. The water heater is brand new and was installed about a month ago and I’ve personally stayed in the condo since then I never had a problem regulating the water. The condo uses a in line water heater system which is different than the large water heaters typical homes have. Water is heated instantly instead of having a reservoir of heated water such that you need to leave the water running for about a minute or so before heated water is delivered. The hotel maintenance staff checked the problem with the cable and discovered problems with the lines going into the bedroom TV. The room needs to be rewired by the cable company but unfortunately they didn’t come while the guest was there. However this problem didn’t cause any loss of service to the Smart TV in the living room. Guest was always able to watch cable TV and stream Netflix in the living room.
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