| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 28 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/03/09 |
Positive
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Hostal del Sol was a very very nice, clean, and comfortable place we had the pleasure to stay at in Old San Juan. Felipe was extremely helpful and made our stay memorable! We were a party of 5 adults, and found the accommodations and facilities very charming and yet very modern and self contained. We would definitely like to come back again and when we do, we know where to stay! Just one note to Felipe would be to add a light/lamp fixture in the kitchen sink (under the cabinet above) and the cooking area...that was very minor. Thanks for the hospitality Felipe, and to future visitors- Enjoy your home away from home! Best wishes
A.Balaram |
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A Balaram, Cupertino, CA
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| 07/07/09 |
Positive
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Hostal del Sol far exceeded our expectations! My husband and I had a WONDERFUL stay there for our honeymoon. The apartment is in a wonderful location in Old San Juan; walking distance from so many great restaurants and shopping.
The apartment is comfortably furnished with everything we could have needed. It is also very beautifully and tastefully decorated. I can't say enough nice things about this place. We loved it! |
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Allison, Dallas, TX
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| 06/03/09 |
Positive
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| The apartment is awesome! A great location, amentities and safety. Two days was not enough there. The layout and furnishings are top notch and the place itself is large. This was a great start to our honeymoon and we couldn't have asked for more. In addition, Felipe is a terrific host and answered all of our questions and more. Why pay the same or more for a hotel when you can have your own place on vacation? |
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Ryan, Minneapolis, MN
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| 05/20/09 |
Positive
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A great place, on a quiet street right in the middle of Old San Juan. You really feel like part of the neighborhood, instead of the insulated feeling you get in a hotel. Just a block from 3 restaurants (El Jibarito has great local food at reasonable prices) and everything in town is in walking distance.
The apartment was completely furnished,and equipped with every ammenity. Having the Spanish doors open out onto the street level balconies was wonderful...we stood at the railing watching the world go by in the evenings.
Our only caveat is that the stairs to the sleeping loft are quite steep, took a little getting used to!
Our stay was enchanting, thank you Felipe!
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Joe and Tammy, Newfoundland, PA |
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| 05/04/09 |
Positive
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| During our stay in Puerto Rico on April 2009 we manage to rent apartment in Old San Juan called hostel del Sol. The apartment has everything what you need to have nice vacation. Grate place to spend the vacation with family or friends. I will definitely stay there next time too..:=) |
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Liis, Tallinn/Estonia |
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| 04/30/09 |
Positive
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When us 3 girls arrived at Felipe's apartment, we instantly fell in love. Months before arriving, we kept in touch by e-mail with Felipe and he was more than willing to answer any of our questions about the apartment. He went out of his way to make us feel welcome and throughout our trip (April 13-19, 2009) he gave us his contact number in case we needed anything. This was exceptional service and beyond what we expected. You will fall in love with the apartment when you see it. It's within walking distance to everything you need; shops, coin laundry, great restaurants. St. Germain Café & Bistro is just a 2 minute walk down the street, and we recommend this place for breakfast. If you plan to visit Puerto Rico, please don't stay at a hotel; you would be taking away from the REAL experience of being in Puerto Rico by staying at a resort. Live right in the heart of Old San Juan, and if you stay at Felipe's beautiful apartment, you will be experiencing it all! Thank you for everything!
-Alena
Victoria, B.C. Canada |
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Alena, Victoria, British Columbia |
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| 03/11/09 |
Positive
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| We couldn't have asked for a better stay in Old San Juan! We had an incredible first trip to Puerto Rico and I can't imagine ever staying in a hotel on a return. The apt has every amenity we could have asked for and many we didn't even imagine would be available (free Wi-Fi and a Brookstone wine chiller? Really?!?). Thanks to our gracious and welcoming hosts! |
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Emmi, San Diego, CA |
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| 01/22/09 |
Positive
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| The apartment was more than we had expected. Our stay here was absolutely fantastic. Everything was clean and modern. Don't even think of renting a car, everything was within walking distance. Thank you Felipe and Damaris, for our romantic getaway, Yours George and Jessica |
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George and Jessica, Garnerville, New York |
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| 12/09/08 |
Positive
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“I absolutely loved this place. It was clean,
charming and beautiful. As a
woman traveling to Puerto Rico by herself, I felt safe
in the apartment as well
as in the neighborhood. The street was very quiet,
but it was just a few
blocks from all of the action. I cannot say enough
positive things about
Felipe & Damaris. They were there to greet me, they
are very hospitable and
just genuinely nice people. They are also very
trusting and that is nice to
have someone who trusts you to stay in their
apartment. Everything in the
apartment is impeccable. I could not have been
more pleased and so look
forward to visiting Puerto Rico again and staying in
the same place on Calle
de Sol. Thanks so much Felipe & Damaris. |
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Tiffany Taylor, Long Beach, California, USA |
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| 12/08/08 |
Positive
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| My wife and I stayed here for three nights and four days and really enjoyed the Apartment and Felipe who was very helpful. I would highly recommend that people stay here when you want to stay in Old San Juan but dont want to pay high hotel prices. I will remember this place and will come back to stay here in the future. Thanks again Felipe!! |
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Mark Henning, Kinston, NC
252268-6624 |
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| 12/02/08 |
Positive
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Dear Felipe and Damaris,
We had a fabulous time staying at Hostal del Sol. It is in the perfect location to explore Old San Juan. The building has been renovated according to the original plans and we were impressed with the quality of the work and the fittings.
The town itself was a revelation to us with oodles of history to absorb and unbelievably good restaurants to savour. The weather cooperated and we enjoyed a wonderful week.
Thanks again for making your place available to us. We don't think we could have made a better choice.
Jenny and Alan Hunt. |
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Jenny and Alan Hunt, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada |
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| 12/02/08 |
Positive
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| We LOVED Hostal del Sol and can't wait to stay there again. I am a picky traveler and thought this place was AWESOME. Thanks Felipe and Damaris!!! :) Todd and Tim |
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Anonymous |
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| 09/08/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
“I absolutely loved this place. It was clean, charming and beautiful. As a
woman traveling to Puerto Rico by herself, I felt safe in the apartment as well
as in the neighborhood. The street was very quiet, but it was just a few
blocks from all of the action. I cannot say enough positive things about
Felipe & Damaris. They were there to greet me, they are very hospitable and
just genuinely nice people. They are also very trusting and that is nice to
have someone who trusts you to stay in their apartment. Everything in the
apartment is impeccable. I could not have been more pleased and so look
forward to visiting Puerto Rico again and staying in the same place on Calle
de Sol. Thanks so much Felipe & Damaris. “
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Tiffany Taylor
Long Beach, California, USA
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| 09/05/08 |
Positive
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| This property was absolutely FABULOUS. I stayed in the apartment for two nights (8/23/08 & 8/24/08). The owners were extremely nice. I feel the pictures do not do it justice. The apartmentis beautiful and located right in Old San Juan. They have all the amenities that you need and it is really clean. I said in the apartment by myself and I felt same and secure in the apartment as well as the neighborhood. I look forward to visiting Puerto Rico again and staying in this apartment. You cannot go wrong with this rental. It is perfect!!! |
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Tiffany, Los Angeles, CA
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| 03/07/08 |
Positive
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| The condo was exactly as pictured on the website. The two things that are most important to me when I rent are that the premises are clean & comfortable, both of which were delivered 100%. Perhaps most enjoyable was having morning coffee out in the courtyard in the centre of the building, planning how our day would be spent. The condo was convenient enough that we could swing back & drop off our purchases before we continued on with the rest of our shopping, sightseeing etc. Many thanks to Damaris & Felipe for sharing their condo & allowing us to feel as though we became a part of Old San Juan for a few days. |
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Olia , Grimsby,Ontario |
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| 03/03/08 |
Positive
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| The place was absolutely fabulous. Filipe was very accomodating and offered plenty of great information about the many places to dine and enjoy our stay. You could not choose a better location in Old San Juan than this unit. Sol Street was very quiet yet mere steps to the lively streets of the town. Thanks a million Filipe, Damaris and Mary! |
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Larry and Marisa, Denver, CO |
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| 01/15/08 |
Positive
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We stayed in this beautiful apartment during our
honeymoon in PR, and we could not have chosen a
better place. We loved the high ceilings, dark wood,
our loft bedroom, and the windows that open out
into the street. The apartment was spotless and
beautifully decorated. We walked everywhere we
wanted to go -- the apartment is right in the heart
of Old San Juan. Felipe and Damaris were kind and
accomodating in every way. We were sorry to leave! |
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Daniel and Katie, Atlanta, GA
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| 12/07/07 |
Positive
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It was a very nice stay at this property, which is very clean and convenient to many local shops. The property was equipped with all the necessasities when we arrived. We loved the apartment layout and its unique furniture. The 19 feet ceiling is definitely a plus. Our kids loved this place too!
The location is excellent, very close to many attractions; you can just take a nice walk or hop on the free trolley going around downtown. We rented a car for the whole week, and we ended up not needing it for 3 days. The only issue is that the parking along the street is quite limited, but we were able to find one always, even though sometimes it may take a little while, which is quite common in any downtown area anyway.
The experience with the owner is also very pleasant. Felipe had been very helpful from the very beginning by answering our questions in a timely manner. We also greatly appreciate his generous offer of deducting one day rent from the total since we missed our flight and arrived on the next day.
We would highly recommend this property to others, because not only it is a great place to stay but also the owners are very considerate nice people.
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Jenny T., Springfield, VA |
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| 09/24/07 |
Positive
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| Lovely old world accomodations with all modern amenities, in the middle of Old San Juan. Charming and comfortalbe apt, mingled with the modern living luxuries, of an upscale hotel. Very comfortable bedding along with wonderful air-conditioning. Apt.within walking distance of tourist sites, shopping and lovely resturants. The proprietors are very hospitable and accomodating. |
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Awilda Jimenez, Bronx NY
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| 09/07/07 |
Positive
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I live in Puerto Rico and decided to vacation locally. What a great choice was made by picking Old San Juan and specifically this apt. at 211 Calle Sol. It was so close to restaurants, monuments, etc. and supersafe. The apt. is so comfortable and homey (it has all the ammenities one could ask for, including DirecTV). It is definitely a steal for the money and I am already planning my next trip to Old San Juan and will definitely be staying at this apartment again. The owners have made it a home away from home with state of the art appliances (as a matter of fact, it's even better than my home). There is a wonderful courtyard and the ambiance of the builing is so chic.
Try breakfast at La Bombonera (2 1/2 blocks away) and lunch or dinner at El Jibarito (2 blocks away). Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy Old San Juan. Thank you Felipe and Damaris for making this apt. an option for all families, since it comfortably sleeps 4. |
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Noemi, Vega Alta, PR
(787) 346-3293 |
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| 08/21/07 |
Positive
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Lucky for us, we had the chance to stay at Hostal del Dol in Old San Juan. It was the first place we looked into and could not find any place nicer for the money. Felipe and Damaris have out done themselves in creating an upscale historical apartment that is situated in a great location that is quite yet just a short walk to all that Old San Juan has to offer. It's situated just blocks from all the shopping and nightlife. If you want to experience Old San Juan with all the modern amminities during your stay, Hostal del Sol is the perfeact place! Thanks to Felipe and Damaris for being such great hosts. Look foward to our next stay at Hostal del Sol.
Saludos,
Jeremy and Marie Harlow
Stephenville, TX |
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Jeremy Harlow, Stephenville, TX |
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| 05/08/07 |
Positive
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This has been our third trip to Old San Juan, and
has been by far the most special. How lucky we
were to come across such a beautiful apartment in
the most perfect location! Within walking distance
to shopping, dining, and historical sites, we were
integrated into the daily excitement and
happenings of Viejo San Juan- yet slept peacefully
at night. Our thanks to you Felipe and Damaris! |
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Deanna, Massachusetts
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| 04/01/07 |
Positive
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| Great place, centrally located, lots of places to eat within walking distance. Felipe was excellent to deal with and everything was as described. Only negative was a bit noisy in the mornings (traffic noise)but that is to be expectd as it is in the heart of old San Juan. Other than that everything was fantastic. I recommend staying here if you want the wonderfull experience of living in old San Juan. |
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Scott, British Columbia
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| 02/26/07 |
Positive
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| What a beautiful, centrally located place to stay. Felipe was wonderful, and a gracious host. Well appointed rooms, with all the amenaties you would need and it's located in the heart of Old San Juan. Take a stroll to El Moro, or to De Cathedral de San Juan (tomb of Ponce de Leon)or to the many resturants around the area to enjoy authentic Criolle food. MMMMMMM....Can't wait to go back. Thanks for the pleasure of staying at your beautiful apartment Felipe! |
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Kim, San Francisco, CA
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| 02/18/07 |
Positive
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| Talk about being in the heart of Old San Juan. Beautifully decortated place, with all the modern convienences. Walking distance to everything, which made me feel like a local. Can't wait to return. Thank-you Felipe for being such a great host. |
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Maggie, sacramento, CA. |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks a million. Hope to see you sometime in the future. Your amigo from San Juan!
Felipe.
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| 08/30/06 |
Positive
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| Our stay at the apartment was wonderful. We were greated by Felipe's mother and his 6 year old nephew, who threw his arms around me. I have never been greated with such warmth in a hotel. The apartment is as beautiful as the pictures and is convenient to every part of Old San Juan. We walked to the forts, shopping, the pier and more. I am planning my stay for next year. |
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Nancy J., Philadelphia, PA |
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| 08/19/06 |
Positive
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| The Calle Sol property was beautiful. We were in the heart of Old San Juan and atomosphere made for an amazing vacation. The apartment was spacious, clean, and had all the comforts of home. We enjoyed our stay and it will always remain memorable since my fiance and I become engaged there. |
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Anonymous, San Antonio, Texas |
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| 07/08/06 |
Positive
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I LOVED THIS APARTMENT!!!
Great location: This apartment was around the corner (walking distance) from major outlet store, great restaurants, casinos, supermarkets, forts and so much culture!
Great lodging: The apartment itself was better than the pictures. Everything was brand new with a classic twist.
Great owners: Felipe and his wife are very nice. They will help you find tourist points of interest and local necessities (i.e. laundry, etc.). And they are just friendly people.
If you are thinking of renting an apartment in Old San Juan...this is the place. |
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Jo Lynn, Detroit, MI
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| 05/09/06 |
Positive
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I've just returned from a wonderful stay in beautiful Old Town San Juan, Puerto Rico. This apartment is just as pictured - high ceilings and well appointed. The kitchen and dining area is well furnished and the living room has tall shuttered windows that open overlooking Calle del Sol - perfect for watching the people go by. The bathroom is ample and well appointed with a large tile shower and tub. The only difficult thing is getting luggage up to the loft sleeping area. The apartment owners are very accommodating and everything you need will be right there for you.
Calle del Sol is a wonderful street about three blocks up from the main plazas and shopping area; go two more blocks up and you are overlooking the ocean. Nearby is a fine corner restaurant, and many other restaurants are close. A few blocks away are karaoke bars, just a few more and you are at the Cathedral and the old gate to the city which opens onto a beautiful walk along the bay to El Morro or to the beautiful fountain and wide walk back into old town San Juan. A coin laundry is on the corner 1/2 block away.
I do recommend this apartment. It's perfect for a family of four.
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Jay Miller, Little Rock, Arkansas USA
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