With a balcony or patio

With a balcony or patio in Puerto Rico

The evening is the best part of the day here. It cools down, the light goes gold over the water, and the street gets louder in a good way. A balcony or a patio is what lets you be in that rather than watch it through glass — and in the old city, a balcony over a colonial street is the view people come for.

These homes all have private outdoor space: a wrought-iron balcony in Old San Juan, a walled patio in Santurce, a terrace with a table that seats everyone. Not a shared roof deck — yours, for the length of your stay.

Worth knowing: Rooftop and courtyard spaces get full afternoon sun. Anything west-facing is best after about five.