This 6th story non smoking apartment, in a high rise Condomium building, overlooks Ashford Avenue in the Condado District, and has a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Just a block away from Condado Beach, Ashford Avenue has casinos, restaurants, and shopping accessible without a car. Condado is an urban residence and tourism area in the largest, and capital, city of San Juan. The apartment has wi-fi internet, and a secure dedicated parking spot in an underground garage. Capacity 2 guests only. New windows and sliding door are installed (end of 2018). With thicker and laminated glass, noise from the street is SIGNIFICANTLY reduced from what it was. Photos have been updated. New blinds have also been installed. A new top grain leather sofa (not for sleeping on) has been delivered. The apartment is a studio that was converted into a one bedroom. The walls, ceiling, and floors are concrete several inches thick, and the entrance door is solid wood. Five other apartments share the same floor, and all use the same elevator lobby to come and go from. The front of the apartment, looking toward the Atlantic Ocean, consists of windows and a sliding door leading to a balcony. In April 2017, the air conditioner was replaced with a unit that is quieter and more energy efficient. The bed frame has been replaced, and new a new dresser purchased as well. The bedroom has a queen size bed. There is no other space for sleeping besides the bed, maximum capacity is strictly no more than two people. The apartment includes wi-fi, a cook top, microwave, full size refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, towels and linens, and cable TV. A small ice cooler is available for outside excursions. There are also large flat screen televisions in each room with cable service. A dedicated parking spot in the secure underground garage is included with this rental. The bathroom was remodeled in 2021, and new tiles installed everywhere else including the balcony. The building has 24 hour security, and access to the elevators and areas outside the lobby is secured to authorized people only. The common areas are monitored by security cameras and a recording system. You'll be able to access the apartment, as well as the swimming pool, free internet hot spots on the ground floor and lobby, laundry facilities and gym equipment on the second floor. The owner will be available to answer questions by Airbnb Messenger, and telephone only in emergency when Airbnb Messenger is not available. There is NO daily housekeeping during your stay. Housekeeping will inspect for damages after departure. Any questions about housekeeping should be directed to the owner for quality control purposes. Depending on length of stay, guests may need to purchase paper products (bath and kitchen). Food items are not provided with the exception that food preparation items like herbs and spices found in the kitchen cabinets may be used by guests if needed. The Condado District is a residential urban area in the capital city of San Juan that can be bustling with activity, especially on weekends or holidays. Ashford Avenue is two lanes one direction, but it is not a high speed street. There is a small grocery store called Freshmart immediately next door, a locally owned grocery store called Eros' Market is in the next block to the east. There are at least 15 restaurants and many other shops available nearby. There is a casino across the street at the Marriott Resort, and another a few blocks to the West the La Concha Hotel and Vanderbilt Hotel. The beach is one block away, and beach lounge chairs can be rented near the Marriott Resort on the beach. In addition, Walgreens and CVS pharmacies are one block away. Starbucks Coffee is also nearby. Condado beach access is one block away. Old San Juan is about 4 miles away, accessible by private car, Uber, taxi, or during daylight hours public transportation. This rental has a secure underground parking spot included. The 24-7 security guard can assist with summoning taxis. Uber drivers are easy to get. There is a bus line that leads to Old San Juan, ending at the Covadonga bus terminal. There are also battery operated scooters that riders can rent using a cell phone app, however they are not allowed on the sidewalks. By law, 7% hotel occupancy tax must be collected on the cost of lodging and cleaning fee. The amount has been included in the listed prices, and will be submitted by the owner to the Treasury of Puerto Rico. The location is about a 15 minute drive from Luis Munoz Rivera International Airport. Taxis are readily available outside baggage claim. Uber is available in designated areas of the Airport outside the lower level baggage claim. There are more expensive car rental companies on Airport property, and there are options involving taking a short ride on a free shuttle to off Airport rental locations where possibly better deals on car rentals can be found. The Airport is in the Municipality of Carolina, and not actually in San Juan. Bookings are only accepted from guests with the green "verified ID" badge and MUST include submission of a valid government ID to AirBnb. Guest must provide their legal name that matches their government ID and must be present and occupy the apartment during the rental period. ID is verified at check in. Reservations are not finalized until the required rental agreement is electronically signed. For more information about "verified ID", consult with the AirBnb help section. Shampoo is not included. Paper towels and toilet paper are provided, as well as beach and/or pool towels. Guests may have to go shopping for supplies, food, water, beverages, etc, depending on their intended use of the vacation rental.