Spacious Beach Pool Zen Casita 50 Steps Ocean Safe Gated Free Park 5min Airport

A PERFECT DAY AT BEACH & POOL ZEN CASITA
Your day begins gently. The trade winds drift through open windows, carrying the faint scent of salt air and tropical flowers as morning light floods the room. You pad barefoot to the kitchen, brew a fresh cup of coffee, and carry it outside to the pool terrace — where a chorus of hummingbirds and Puerto Rican parrots are already mid-performance in the waving palm trees above you.
After a leisurely breakfast at the outdoor dining table, you grab your cooler — already packed with ice from the house ice maker — the beach chairs - and take the 50-step stroll to the ocean. Isla Verde, Ocean Park, and Balneario El Alambique are all within walking distance, so you take your pick. Waves, sunshine, and warm Caribbean water fill your morning.
Back at the casita by early afternoon, you rinse off at the outdoor shower, then slip into the mosaic turtle, grab a floater for a pool dip, slow float beneath the palm canopy. The bougainvillea blazes pink above you. The trade winds keep everything cool. Time dissolves.
As the sun begins to dip, you dress for the evening and head to La Placita — just 8 minutes away — for live salsa music, cold drinks, and the kind of spontaneous dancing that only happens in Puerto Rico. You return to the casita late, slip under cool linens with the sound of distant waves, and sleep like you haven't in years.
This is your day. Every day. At Beach & Pool Zen Casita
WHO IS BEACH & POOL ZEN CASITA PERFECT FOR?
This casita was designed to welcome every kind of traveler who comes to Puerto Rico with an open heart:
Beach Lovers — With four world-class beaches within walking distance and the ocean just 50 steps away, you will never run out of sand and surf.
Couples & Honeymooners — The zen aesthetic, king-size bed, private pool, and candlelit outdoor dining make this a deeply romantic escape from the everyday.
Families — Sleeping up to five comfortably, with a safe gated street, a pool for the kids, a fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals, and endless nearby adventures for all ages.
Remote Workers & Digital Nomads — Reliable WiFi, a quiet gated street, generous indoor space, and the most inspiring office view imaginable — a pool surrounded by tropical birds and swaying palms.
Girls' Trips & Friend Groups — A stunning home base for island exploration by day and San Juan's legendary nightlife by night. La Placita, Old San Juan, and Condado are all minutes away.
Wedding Guests & Event Travelers — San Juan's event venues, hotels, and ballrooms are all within a short drive. Rest and recharge in peaceful luxury between celebrations.
Stopover & Transit Travelers — Just 5 minutes from the airport, the casita is the perfect overnight retreat for those passing through Puerto Rico, which is far more peaceful and personal than any airport hotel.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD — PUNTA LAS MARÍAS
Punta Las Marías is one of San Juan's best-kept secrets — a quiet, authentic residential beach enclave tucked between the tourist energy of Isla Verde and the bohemian charm of Ocean Park. It is the kind of neighborhood where locals actually live, where surfers carry boards at dawn, where cats nap on sun-warmed walls, and where the pace of life is deliciously, unapologetically slow.
The streets are safe, walkable, and lined with tropical character. Within minutes on foot you will find casual beachside restaurants, surfing shops, local bakeries, and coffee spots beloved by neighborhood regulars. It is the authentic Puerto Rico that most visitors never discover — and from Beach & Pool Zen Casita, it is your front yard.
A NOTE FROM SUSAN, YOUR HOST
Welcome to my little piece of paradise.
I created Beach & Pool Zen Casita with one intention — to offer guests a space that feels as nourishing & homey as a vacation should feel. Every detail, from the Donghia Thai wicker furniture to the hand-painted mosaic turtle at the bottom of the pool, was chosen with care and intention.
I am proud to call Punta Las Marías home, and I love sharing this magical corner of Puerto Rico with travelers from around the world that’s why I’ve lived here for 30 plus years it’s the most secure beach community in San Juan with the bohemian Loiza Street and McLeary Ave just a short walk away.
Whether you are here for a weekend escape or an extended island stay, I want your time at the casita to feel effortless, beautiful, and deeply restorative.
I am always available to share my favorite local spots, hidden beaches, best restaurants, and insider tips to make your Puerto Rican experience truly unforgettable.
Come as a guest. Leave feeling like a friend.
Embrace Life Everyday — Susan, Puerto Rico