El Studio
- Location
- Artist's Workshop
Studio
If you are planning an art residency or a trip to Puerto Rico and are looking for a well located and affordable studio for short term rental you have just found it...
The studio is most comfortable for two people but will host up to four.
- Water, electricity, linnen, towels, beach towels, coffee, soap, shampoo included.
- Well equiped kitchen, fridge, washer/dryer, ironing board/iron in the apartment (no microwave).
- High speed internet access (cable and wireless) for free - just bring your own laptop! Several hotspots/internet cafes in the area.
- Phone (not free) can be be used upon request.
- Private balcony with ocean view; shared roof top with 360° view of ocean, San Juan Bay, Puerta de Tierra and Old San Juan.
- Interesting neighbours/neighbourhood.
- In the Studio: No pets, no drugs, no violence!
- No private parking. You can park in the neighbourhood. Use the sidewalk for loading/unloading only.
- Please be aware that this is a very urban location, meaning, that you'll have to be "sound proof" regarding traffic noise and political campaigns.
The living room offers two comfortable futons to hang out or sleep on.
The studio has been newly furnished in January 2007. New windows were put in in July 2007. Internal renovation took place in February/March 2010. The kitchen is simple but well equipped and easy to maintain. There's Puerto Rican coffee à discretion. Feel free to consume the drinking water, wine, tuna cans, spaghetti sauce and other food or beverage that might be stored under the counter. Replace it before leaving or leave some money.
There's a small office corner with printer/copy machine/scanner and fast internet connection - just plug-in your notebook and enjoy working with ocean view! WLAN works, too: even on the roof top.
Behind the curtain is the master bedroom (two beds than can be separated, mosquito net covering beds are available.
Prices Art Residency
In walking distance: Old San Juan (20 Min.), Escambron Beach (10 Min.), Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera (8 Min.) as well as grocery shopping, banks and restaurants. For fancy restaurants, close-by hotels and more click here.
Address
Ave. Muñoz Rivera 302, Apt. # 3
Puerta de Tierra, San Juan
Puerto Rico 00901
Click here for additional contact information or contact the owner Lisa Ladner quickly via studio@el-status.com
Availability
The following dates are already taken:
(tax and cleaning included,
may change anytime)
min. stay/pay is 3 nights,
up to 4 people
USD 90/night
USD 600
= 26 to 30 nights:
USD 1400
El Status Studio is an ideal place to spend some art related weeks in the metropolitan area. There are artists in the building, the art schools, museums and galleries are close by and there is a workshop (with electricity and WLAN) on the roof top that has been used by painters and video artists alike.
Some of the artists who stayed here or used part of the infrastructure are Miguel Luciano, Adal Maldonado, Mario Marzan, Izel Vargas and Lydia Cubano.
Public buses stop almost in front of the building and take you to Old San Juan or to Condado, Miramar, Santurce, Hato Rey, Río Piedras,... (Galleries, Museums, Universities, Art Schools,...)
Car rental: Grab a car right at the airport and deliver it there again. If you arrive/leave during office hours I suggest Target, Baldorioty Branch. Park your car in any of the sourrounding streets, preferably in the Matias Ledesma (between Shell and condominium).
Links:
www.puertadetierra.com
www.sanjuancapital.com
www.gotopuertorico.com
www.topuertorico.org
www.el-status.com/places.html
...more links and area infos on the "Location" page!
Health:
There are medical centers and doctors close by. Please protect yourself from Dengue, read official information (pdf).
Security:
Yes, Puerta de Tierra is somewhat famous for being a "hot barrio" due to the drug addicts that live in the near-by housing projects. Car windows are being smashed regularly, so don't ever leave ANYTHING in your car and be sure you ALWAYS close all doors to the building and apartment. But there's no need to feel paranoid: simply be carefull and don't walk empty streets. Most people in the neighbourhood are really nice and helpful and the drug users in their good moments, too ;-) In case of emergency you'll find police officers driving by regularly or having coffee in the gas stations just left and right of the building. Also there is a police headquarter right in the same borough.
This is the view from the balcony...   ...that will make you want to stay for ever (despite the traffic noise)! |
The hallway connects the storage room with the living room. In the apartment you'll find enough empty shelves to unpack your suitcases. |
The studio has no television - bring your laptop to watch DVDs! - but you'll find Puerto Rican art on the walls, books, musical instruments, a CD/Radio player with CDs, a spectacular view and friendly neighbours. The apartment enjoys natural cross ventilation (sea breeze!). Additional vents (no AC) are in place. |
  The master bathroom features sink, toilet and a shower (warm water, extra water tank for comfortable pressure and dry seasons). The guest restroom has a sink and a toilet. In the storage room you'll find a washer and a dryer. The shelves (not in the image) are packed with toilet paper, beach towels, shower gel, shampoo etc. |
The Crescent Beach Condo was built in 1934. El Status Studio is located in the first floor (balcony on the right). The roof is partly covered and can be accessed at any time. Have a look at the roof top atelier and the view from there! |
 Escambron Beach, also known as "La Ocho" is just a 10 minutes walk from the apartment. Of course you can also take the bus or car. To see an area map and satellite images, click here. |
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