Culinary Escape, Prime Location, Pool, Beach Access & Nearby Restaurant
4.8
Outstanding(64 Reviews)Apartment in San Juan
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment rental
Luxuriously appointed and with great attention to detail, our Chef's Delight apartment puts you in a privileged location within walking distance to the best that the Condado has to offer.
Less than 15 minutes from airport, you can be in the ocean less than 45 minutes after your plane lands.
Chef’s Delight features modern decor, is fully air conditioned and features wifi throughout. It contains all that you might need for a quiet, relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable vacation, from kitchen utensils to beach chairs to large flat-screen TV in each bedroom and in the living room.
This is another fine property brought to you by The Marco Polo Collection, a collection of fine vacation rental properties! You will be in excellent hands with our professional staff, with many years of experience, drawn from Puerto Rico, the U.S. and Europe.
The building has direct access to the beach, which is 25 yards from the lobby door. There is a full-sized heated pool and a children's pool. It is also a short walking distance to restaurants, offering anything from local foods to pizzas to sushi and steak houses. Beach chairs, towels, an umbrella and cooler are provided for guests' use.
Supermarkets (open 24/7) are also close by.
If your visit is for medical tourism, the property is a short walk away from the Presbyterian Hospital and Medical Center.
A House Book is also provided as a helpful guide for our guests. It provides guidance to grocery shopping, pharmacies, restaurants and bars that are all within a short walk, as well as throughout the city and around the island. Oh, and the building has a security desk at the entrance to the lobby that is manned 24/7.
Chef’s Delight owns 1 dedicated parking space available.
Although you can find everything within walking distance, there are bus stops on Ashford Avenue very close to the building which has buses that go all the way to Old San Juan, so a car-less vacation is definitely feasible.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
Less than 15 minutes from airport, you can be in the ocean less than 45 minutes after your plane lands.
Chef’s Delight features modern decor, is fully air conditioned and features wifi throughout. It contains all that you might need for a quiet, relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable vacation, from kitchen utensils to beach chairs to large flat-screen TV in each bedroom and in the living room.
This is another fine property brought to you by The Marco Polo Collection, a collection of fine vacation rental properties! You will be in excellent hands with our professional staff, with many years of experience, drawn from Puerto Rico, the U.S. and Europe.
The building has direct access to the beach, which is 25 yards from the lobby door. There is a full-sized heated pool and a children's pool. It is also a short walking distance to restaurants, offering anything from local foods to pizzas to sushi and steak houses. Beach chairs, towels, an umbrella and cooler are provided for guests' use.
Supermarkets (open 24/7) are also close by.
If your visit is for medical tourism, the property is a short walk away from the Presbyterian Hospital and Medical Center.
A House Book is also provided as a helpful guide for our guests. It provides guidance to grocery shopping, pharmacies, restaurants and bars that are all within a short walk, as well as throughout the city and around the island. Oh, and the building has a security desk at the entrance to the lobby that is manned 24/7.
Chef’s Delight owns 1 dedicated parking space available.
Although you can find everything within walking distance, there are bus stops on Ashford Avenue very close to the building which has buses that go all the way to Old San Juan, so a car-less vacation is definitely feasible.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of San Juan
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(64 Reviews)4.8
We had a great time here. The location was great. The owner left a few groceries for us for when we arrived. There was chairs, towels, and umbrellas for the beach.
4.8
Property was rundown and old. There was construction going on early in the am. Asked for early check in at 1 and didn’t get in until 3. There was cockroaches as well. Ice dispenser did not work in fridge. The hallway getting to property smelled of marijuana everyday. Overall there are much better properties in the area.
4.8
The location of the condo was perfect. We are able to walk or grab an Uber to wherever we needed to be. The owner was kind to leave us some started grocery items in the fridge.
There were plenty of towels for our stay. They also provided beach chairs and towels. Access to the beach was easy and convenient. The building is old. It appears they a doing some renovations to building. There is security on site which we appreciated.
The unit itself could use some work. It was overall clean, but some areas could have used a little more cleaning. Mainly the decor could use a good cleaning. The kitchen had an issue with small white bugs all over the counters and the sink. We found some bug spray and we had to spray twice a day to keep them at bay. The owner did have some put bait traps during our stay.
The furniture could use some updating. The bed in the first bedroom was uncomfortable and sits very low to the floor. The love seat in that bedroom recliner did not work.
I feel they should upgrade to a bed that sits higher up if they can. The living room furniture could use an upgrade as well. Not a comfortable piece of furniture at all. The tv in the main room had the setting for assistance is on and you cannot turn it off because the original remote for the tv was missing. To have the tv talk each time you change the volume was annoying. Overall we had a good stay. There were a few annoyances than can be easily fixed if the owner chooses to address them.
4.8
Great sty and great host! They provided everything we needed.
4.8
This was by far my best experience with renting a property. I needed a kitchen to do some baking and it was perfect and well appointed kitchen. Great location also. We got in late on a Sunday and were thrilled to find a bag of coffee, milk eggs and other essentials provided for us; so nice to sleep in and not have to run out for groceries early in the morning. I cannot recommend highly enough.
4.8
We enjoyed our stay . Good communication with rental property . Nice welcome .
Great location on the beach
4.8
Our stay was GREAT customer service GREAT. I didn’t want to make any requests during my stay and wanted to wait till after I left. First, the mattress, I’m sorry but it needs to be changed. The springs in the mattress made it very difficult to find a comfortable spot to sleep, that followed by the constant noise in the locked closet which sounded like a boiler. It kept me up at nights especially when it kicked into high gear. The ironing board needs to be changed it could not stay opened we had to place it closed on a table to iron. The AC in the dining room was not working and we couldn’t watch TV because the pixels were fuzzy. That happens when the cable wires are too long and poor WiFi. Oh, the laundry detergent bottles were empty so I ended up using a little from the trial size that was there. The plus to my stay was central
Location to everything, secure, CLEAN apartment and friendly staff. Would I stay again…yes, if all of the above is taken care of.
4.8
Wonderful place to stay! They had goodies in the fridge! We enjoyed our stay
4.8
Loved the the space and we were within walking distance to so many places and/or a 15 min uber drive to every where else. Highly recommend!
4.8
Beautiful apartment. We felt secure. Hurricane damage still visible but didnt impact us in any way!
4.8
The air conditioner in the second bedroom did NOT work. Which most definitely was an issue because several of us is dealing with asthma with temperature over 100 degrees for the 4 days we stayed there.
Also, No privacy for married couples on vacation. Due to the fact that we had to keep the door open with a fan in it to try and get cool air into the room from the eating area. The whole reason for booking a two bedroom was for privacy.
The property manager
4.8
This unit was a perfect spot for me and my three teen daughters. The unit was clean and had everything we needed, the pool and beach right downstairs was super convenient. The building is located in a happening, safe and very walkable area of san juan. We happened to lose power for a full day during the week for somekind of upgrade but Judith communicated and was very hands on with trying to help. Despite the power loss for a full day I still give 5 stars, that should say somethnig!
4.8
We had a very pleasant stay and our host was a great communicator. The building has all kinds of rules but don’t worry about the pieces falling off the building, just make sure you don’t break a rule.
4.8
We had a great time
4.8
Comfortable. Plenty of room for the whole family.
4.8
It even came stocked with some essentials like coffee, filters, and a few beverages. :)
4.8
Loved the unit, amazing kitchen.... sorry we weren't ready to cook on vacation but I would of loved to have spent time cooking in it. All was great... communication was very good and quick. no problems with the unit. Would return!
4.8
We have visited Condado a few times this year so we were more than familiar with the building and the area. The location of this building is absolutely perfect for someone staying in Condado since there is so much walking. Overall the unit was great, but I will say we missed the ocean views we’ve had in the past (that’s no fault of the Chefs Delight owners).
The reason we missed the ocean views and sounds was because we stayed in the “2nd bedroom”. At night the air conditioning unit was super loud turning on each night. The other issue was the mattress. Unlike the larger bedroom there wasn’t a memory foam mattress. It was super uncomfortable and we felt every movement so neither of us slept well.
The location of the unit definitely made up for the uncomfortable sleep, but the change of mattress in the smaller room would make this a 9/10 review.
4.8
Same
4.8
The property is as described by others. The outside of the building definitely needs updated and sparked a bit of concern. The condo itself has been updates.
Pros
1. Space; two beds and two baths
2. Location on Ashford
3. Fully equipped kitchen
4. Washer/dryer
5. Nice touch of snacks on arrival
6. All beach supplies
7. Anything you can possibly need for a vacation, books, games, iron, hair dryer
8. Very strict about elevators, beach access etc. which we found comforting.
Cons
1. The lighting is dim
2. The seating in living area is fake kind of leather that you slide off. Not that comfy
3. The pillows were flat, bed in second bedroom hard
4. There were ants on the kitchen counter and a few bugs in the kitchen area. (Spray is in the closet) All food was kept in the fridge. Even crackers. This being said, we understand the climate actually attracts insects of this type.
4.8
Everything was perfect. The owner even gave us some food and drinks. Location is perfect for the beach and close to lots of restaurants. Also not far from old San Juan.
4.8
Great location / clean and well equipped
Everything was perfect. The owner even gave us some food and drinks. Location is perfect for the beach and close to lots of restaurants. Also not far from old San Juan.
4.8
This was our first time vacationing in PR. We had a very good time and lot of fun. The house is very good for families and the best part is the kitchen stocked with everything you need. Also the location was perfect right on condado with access to beach directly behind the property. Will definitely recommend.
4.8
My family had a great time. Perfect for a beach vacation in the city!
4.8
Springbreak with family in PR
This was our first time vacationing in PR. We had a very good time and lot of fun. The house is very good for families and the best part is the kitchen stocked with everything you need. Also the location was perfect right on condado with access to beach directly behind the property. Will definitely recommend.
4.8
Candado
My family had a great time. Perfect for a beach vacation in the city!
4.8
The kitchen and unit in general were super well stocked and they even provided some basi groceries when we got there!
4.8
The location and the pool worked for us. The outside of property does not look very good but the inside is very nice. We felt safe walking the area.
4.8
We enjoyed the location and the pool
The location and the pool worked for us. The outside of property does not look very good but the inside is very nice. We felt safe walking the area.
4.8
This location is great and besides the space, I chose it because it offerred parking. Easy access to the beach, and location is great to walk around the Condado and just a shirt drive to Old San Juan. I did find it a bit tight for 6 people since there are 2 full size beds, a couch (which my son found confortable) and a futton which was not as confortable. My boys are very tall so the futton was defenitely not the best option, yet all we had. However, they have beach/pool towels, washer and drier. They had orange juice, eggs, bed, bananas, coffee, various boxes of cereal which were great for next morning's breakfast as we arrived late. The doorman/ security were very nice and accomodating as well. If I come back with 2 less teens boys, most likely I will stay here again.
4.8
great location to venture San Juan
This location is great and besides the space, I chose it because it offerred parking. Easy access to the beach, and location is great to walk around the Condado and just a shirt drive to Old San Juan. I did find it a bit tight for 6 people since there are 2 full size beds, a couch (which my son found confortable) and a futton which was not as confortable. My boys are very tall so the futton was defenitely not the best option, yet all we had. However, they have beach/pool towels, washer and drier. They had orange juice, eggs, bed, bananas, coffee, various boxes of cereal which were great for next morning's breakfast as we arrived late. The doorman/ security were very nice and accomodating as well. If I come back with 2 less teens boys, most likely I will stay here again.
4.8
Chef’s Delight was a wonderful condo and very comfortable. The description was exactly as is. We had everything we needed and then some. The owners were very hospitable and welcomed us with a stocked refrigerator for an immediate meal and a much needed cocktail after a long travel day. We were in walking distance of great places to eat. We had one question for the property manager and they were prompt in replying and even checking back afterwards.
The only problem was the condition of the building itself. The building is under quite a bit of much needed construction. The outside does not match the interior and that was a disappointment.
I will still give it a 5-star because the condo itself and the customer service. Both were equally fantastic.
4.8
Family Vacation
Chef’s Delight was a wonderful condo and very comfortable. The description was exactly as is. We had everything we needed and then some. The owners were very hospitable and welcomed us with a stocked refrigerator for an immediate meal and a much needed cocktail after a long travel day. We were in walking distance of great places to eat. We had one question for the property manager and they were prompt in replying and even checking back afterwards.
The only problem was the condition of the building itself. The building is under quite a bit of much needed construction. The outside does not match the interior and that was a disappointment.
I will still give it a 5-star because the condo itself and the customer service. Both were equally fantastic.
4.8
The condo was exactly as described. The bathrooms are significantly smaller than expected but till nice enough. The A/C is super cold bring an extra blanket because it’s either sweltering hot or freezing. The pool access is great as is the beach access. It was super sweet that the owners had complimentary rum and coke and light snacks available. They also provided beach towels and chairs which made the beach trip super convenient. Would recommend and would stay again.
4.8
Perfect location, great beach access, building under construction
The condo was exactly as described. The bathrooms are significantly smaller than expected but till nice enough. The A/C is super cold bring an extra blanket because it’s either sweltering hot or freezing. The pool access is great as is the beach access. It was super sweet that the owners had complimentary rum and coke and light snacks available. They also provided beach towels and chairs which made the beach trip super convenient. Would recommend and would stay again.
4.8
As expected and clean
Nice stay friendly and accommodating staff
4.8
Apartment was exactly as pictured. Beautiful place with full kitchen and two wings with bedrooms and 2 baths. Quick access to beach, all beach necessities were included in condo. Owners were Accommodating and friendly.
4.8
My stay
Apartment was exactly as pictured. Beautiful place with full kitchen and two wings with bedrooms and 2 baths. Quick access to beach, all beach necessities were included in condo. Owners were Accommodating and friendly.
4.8
Although titled as “Chef’s Delight” it was lacking in a few culinary necessities but doable.We had a positive experience.
4.8
none
I just didn't like the wood rim around the bad,
but thankfully I never did hit my shin on it.
Albert
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in San Juan?
The average price for a rental in San Juan is R 3,429 per night. This rental is R 2,670 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Culinary Escape, Prime Location, Pool, Beach Access & Nearby Restaurant. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Culinary Escape, Prime Location, Pool, Beach Access & Nearby Restaurant. Enjoy the water!
Is Culinary Escape, Prime Location, Pool, Beach Access & Nearby Restaurant pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Culinary Escape, Prime Location, Pool, Beach Access & Nearby Restaurant?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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