What Our Guests Are Saying
It was okay.
It was okay. The unit looked like the photos. It was clean and comfortable. Appliances/AC worked well. Did not use the small burner/stove. This 2 bedroom/2 bath unit works well if the beach is your goal, a mere 4 minute walk. If you need wifi for work, or a quiet place to stay, this is not your place. The internet was inconsistent. There were repairs going on in or around the unit. At 4:30 the first night, we were woken up by a man screaming and banging, either in another apartment or outside…we couldn’t tell. The tv has no channels, a few streaming capabilities (must log on to your accounts), but otherwise useless. Unfortunately we would not stay here again.
The pool and beach access was the best part of the stay.
The pool and beach access was the best part of the stay. The pool was clean and great temperature. The beach located in the backyard of the community was amazing. The apartment looks exactly like the pictures. The AC and water pressure was good. The restaurants near by were not that great. We went out almost every meal but the Ubers were reasonable.
Man oh, man! What a beautiful and special place.
Man oh, man! What a beautiful and special place. I felt right at home, and well cared for. Very clean and the decor is very colorful and fantastic in person. The floral futon was a perfect place to take a nap after the beach. Beds, pillows and comforters were nice and clean and incredibly comfortable. I will definitely be renting the spot again next time I’m in Puerto Rico! Very highly recommended.
The place was very cozy and felt like at home.
The place was very cozy and felt like at home. The location was great and nearby everything. We got to walk around and explore new spots and loved it. The only downside was it being near the streets, some people driving by would be loud at night and the neighbors had dogs that kept barking which I know is out of their control but overall it was nice experience!
Our stay was excellent, the apartment is in a great location with exceptional access to the beach.
Our stay was excellent, the apartment is in a great location with exceptional access to the beach. There are several great restaurants within walking distance. One of our highlights was taking the electric scooters found all around the area we stayed in down Ashford Avenue all the way to Old San Juan. The apartment itself was very cozy with a great kitchen. We couldn’t get hot water and sometimes water would leak out of the shower, but those were not big issues. If we had to recommend anything it would be a drying rack for towels, we went to the beach and pool quite often and there were not many places in the apartment that we could conveniently hang our towels to dry. Overall, this was a great stay, would definitely consider coming back here in the future!
We loved it here.
We loved it here. The condo is in a great location that’s very close to everything in San Juan. Condado beach is 2 blocks away! It is a little tricky to find the place using Apple Maps but if you’re near a dry cleaning service just know it’s right next door. Our host was very attentive and responded to our requests quickly. He also provided us with recommendations of things to do which was awesome. Overall, it was a very positive experience.
Our stay at Otium was very stress free.
Our stay at Otium was very stress free. The place is a 15 minute walk from Ocean Park Beach which is amazing for swimming in calm waves and relaxing on the sand. They have an in unit washer and drier which was really helpful for washing clothes that got dirtied at the beach. Other reviews have said the pool was dirty but when we stayed there it was clean (though we didn’t swim in it.) The place is located in a gated community and we found it slightly difficult to enter the community depending on which direction you’re coming from on foot, but Ubers had no trouble getting in and out which is what we mainly used. Close to some restaurants which looked good, 10 minute Uber to the airport but quiet, and close to beach. The owners were very easy and quick to communicate with, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again!
The pool. Always a great temperature, very clean.
Highlights: – The pool. Always a great temperature, very clean. Nice chairs to sit in at the pool, well lit at night. – Beach access. While maybe unclear from the listing, it’s about a 2 minute walk from door to ocean, which we loved. Comes with beach chairs! Swimming was great as there is a little cove at the beach which protects the shore from huge waves. The apartment was very neat and tidy, coming with all the amenities promised. The kitchen is small, but worked for the 2 of us, though the fridge is only a bar fridge. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was small but high quality. It’s on a gated street near some resorts, but you’ll have to Uber to anywhere touristy (Old San Juan, Condado, etc.). There are a few walkable restaurants, grocery stores, and coffee shops. We had 2 requests during our stay, which Otium responded to quickly (though took a while to actually deliver the extra pillows we asked for). Overall, we really liked our stay! Would recommend for 2 people!
Great hosts and good value.
Great hosts and good value. Be aware that you can hear all of the neighborhood sounds inside the apartment and be sure to read the full listing before booking.
Great place to stay, very close to everything.
Great place to stay, very close to everything. If you planning to stay in the Metro Area ( San Juan, Carolina, Guaynabo and Bayamón) it’s not need to rent a car. Clean and Beautiful apartment. Plus the kitchen it’s great to cook. I would definitely be back.
Really enjoyed staying here.
Really enjoyed staying here. The place is very spacious and clean. I cannot believe how comfortable the beds are! Amazing!!! The sheets were super clean as well
I went with my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
I went with my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. The location was perfect! Plenty of places to go eat (bars & restaurants); even pizza if you were looking for “regular” food. There’s a grocery store about 2-3 blocks up so that you can cook your own food. Pool onsite and the beach is right in your backyard! You don’t need to rent a car. It was about $10-$12 to Uber from the airport and about the same to the Walmart! Gated community as well. The only thing I’d recommend is to swap the daybed to a couch or add plenty of pillows to it. I found myself bringing my pillows from the bedroom out a lot for better comfort while watching television. Is recommend this rental and is definitely look up this place again whenever I feel the urge to travel to Puerto Rico. Thank you for making my 40th memorable!
What you see is what you get!
What you see is what you get! Nice small space perfect for a simple get away. The pool was filthy and not usable and the bed was extremely hard. There were a couple power outages during the night and quickly realized there were no generators when it got hot in the apartment. The water temp and pressure in the shower was a bit of a pain. Juan was very helpful and proactive with our concerns when the water was cut off for several hours due to city issues.
We really enjoyed our time in San Juan
We really enjoyed our time in San Juan and this property served as a great home base. We had a couple of very minor issues with the property that we noticed on our first day, but the management was excellent about getting them resolved very quickly. On day two, our whole part of the city lost water but the management handled that situation excellently as well having water delivered to the property promptly. We were very impressed with the communication overall. This quiet and beautiful property is just a couple of blocks from a beautiful beach and we recommend the property and the management company highly
The apartment was perfect for a little stay.
The apartment was perfect for a little stay. The location being a perfect spot to get to events/restaurants as well! Everything was walkable and the apartment itself did it’s job well. If anything only small hiccups here and there but all in all a great location to stay at.
Great location and very responsive host.
Great location and very responsive host.