Location: Esperanza, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, Caribbean (We are located only 1 block to the oceanfront Malecon) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Home
Pura Vida is an inviting home located in Esperanza, the quaint fishing town of Vieques as well as the most popular tourist area. The three bedroom, one bath house is located in a great neighborhood, only 1 block, or less than a 5 minute walk, to the Malecon.
*** Please visit our web site to view additional pictures, maps of our location on the island, floor plans and real time availability calendar***
There is a lack of rental cars on Vieques, and if not reserved ahead of time, they may all be sold out. Avoid being left without a car to explore Vieques. Our SUV has three rows of seats holding 7 passengers. If you are a larger group staying at Pura Vida, a 7 passenger SUV negates the need to rent two vehicles, you can everyone fit in one SUV, thus saving you money on both rental fees, gas etc.
We are baby and child friendly! We had our first child in November of 2007, our second in January 2010. We enjoy bringing them to the island and they love Media Lunas gentle waves and shallow beach. At Pura Vida we have a Pack N Play crib, child booster seat for feeding (works well instead of high chair), and two convertible car seats for our Jeep, capable of forward and rear facing. We also have a bunch of beach toys, child snorkel gear, books, games and puzzles to keep kids entertained. That is if they aren't worn out after a long day at the beach. We are happy to provide these child amenities to our guests free of charge, pending no abnormal damage to them. We also have a TV, DVD player, vast library of adult and children DVDs and a Playstation 2 with games for you to enjoy.
Although we offer a SUV, our convenient location allows one to easily enjoy much of what Vieques has to offer without driving. Stroll to dinner and dine overlooking the Caribbean, grab a drink at one of the oceanfront bars, spend the day at the park, or experience the beauty (and nightlife) of Esperanza Beach and the Malecon, all within walking distance.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : All bedrooms have AC
- Linens Provided : All linens provided, as well as beach towels.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : 2 twin beds
- Convertible Bed : 1 small sofa which turns into a bed. Suitable for one adult or two small children.
- Crib : We have a Pack and Play type crib.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library : 50 + DVDs, including many Disney and children movies
- Video Game Console : Sony Playstation PS2 which doubles as a DVD player. Large library of adult and children movies, as well as some PS2 games.
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Enjoy hundreds of channels of music, live news, sports, NFL games on our Sirius Satellite radio.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full kitchen, blender, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, crock pot, concrete countertops
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Automatic ice maker included.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Very comfortable 8 piece front porch furniture to enjoy the trade winds.
- Gazebo
- Other Amenities
- Sirius Satellite Radio Forward/rear child car seats for Jeep Pack N Play Crib Baby monitor Child Booster seat Playstation2 (doubles as DVD player) with games Large assortment of adult and children DVDs
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season (May-Oct) .. $1000/week.
High Season (Nov-Apr) .. $1300/week.
Holidays ............... $1500/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Pura Vida- 7 Seat Suv, 1 Block to Malecon, Kid/Baby Friendly
Year Purchased: 2006
Owner's Map of Esperanza
We purchased Pura Vida in the summer of 2006. Myself (Jeff), my wife (Michelle) and our two kids (Andrew born 2007, Caroline born 2010) are the proud owners of the property. We have put countless hours of sweat, capital and time improving and maintaining the home, which is not exactly easy on a remote Caribbean island!
We feel we provide an excellent location, value and convenience with our vehicle at Pura Vida, and many others feel the same. We have had many repeat guests who have become friends each year, hopefully you will become not only a guest but a friend as well. Each year we continually invest with capital improvements to make your stay more comfortable. We've installed an outdoor shower, completely remodeled the kitchen (summer 2010), and continually update and replace amenities for your satisfaction.
Our rentals have doubled each year, and we had over 200 days rented in 2009, even more in 2010. We would not have rental numbers such as those without amazing and knowledgeable care takers, and satisifed guests. No house can claim to be all things to all people, however we feel we offer a tremendous value and location.
Property Photos
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- Pura Vida, with Gazebo and large front porch with furniture - Puerto Rico, Caribbean Vacation Rental
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- Large front porch, super comfortable furniture, even hooks for hammock swing - Puerto Rico, Caribbean Vacation Rental
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- Recently remodeled kitchen with custom concrete countertop and all amenities - Puerto Rico, Caribbean Vacation Rental
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- Bar area in kitchen for cocktails and music with Sirius satellite radio
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- Living Room
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- Linving room with dining table looking towards master bedroom
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- Master bedroom with King Bed and AC. Also there is a couch/futon
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- Blue Room with Queen and AC
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- 3rd bedroom with 2 twin beds
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- Red Beach
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- The Malecon, one block away from Pura Vida
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- Blue Beach
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- Coqui Frog
Traveler Reviews (16)
Guest: Big Earl
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Date of Stay: 02/09/11
Review Submitted: 05/11/11
We were very pleased with our overall experience in Vieques at Pura Vida. The communication was excellent with Jeff before our arrival. He gave us a lot of useful information for our stay.
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Guest: Jack M
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Date of Stay: 05/05/11
Review Submitted: 05/11/11
The check-in process was flawless. The Property Managers were great. Clean kitchen and laundry facilities available for use made for good value. The availability of transportation for rent proved more important than we first thought it would.
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Guest: Janie R.
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Date of Stay: 10/29/09
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
What a great place to stay on an amazing Island. David and I and our children Any & Zack came back for a longer stay on Viegues. Thanks Jeff for the outdoor shower… it helped things stay cleaner inside. Loved this island & the amazing beaches. Wonderful snorkeling on many of the beaches. The Bio-bay always blows me away. Joe & Mimi you are the best caretakers. We mostly loved the beaches and the people. Thanks so much!
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Guest: Peter & Taryn
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Date of Stay: 10/24/09
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
Thanks so much for a wonderful stay for the two of us! The island is beautiful and the beaches were GREAT! I could do this time and again. Snorkeling was wonderful. The food is wonderful the best isn’t advertised though we really enjoyed Coconuts and Trade Winds! Thanks again for a great week!
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Guest: Jesse, Michelle, Sydney, Carson, & Grandma Pat Tay
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Date of Stay: 11/20/09
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
Thank you so much Jeff & Michelle for allowing us to use your wonderful home. We truly enjoyed every minute of it. We loved all the beaches and the kids loved snorkeling at mosquito pier. The Bio Bay was amazing! It is a must do! Pizza at Lazy Jacks was grate and so were the wings at Banana! This is a very relaxing & wonderful 4 days. Next time we will have to stay longer! Love the outdoor shower!
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Guest: Jim & Julie , Dee Dryer & David
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Date of Stay: 02/28/10
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
We are two couples from Vermont – Jim & Julie , Dee Dryer & David – we loved our week in Vieques. We recommend the local food stands. The pulpo lady down the road from the Green Store, and the pinchos anywhere. Also loved Secret Beach for beauty and privacy and Navio for waves. Yoga and Hix House. The front porch here at night! Thanks so much for everything!
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Guest: Stephen, Tracey, Brett, Scott, David & Ben
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Date of Stay: 04/02/10
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your house. What a beautiful house! There are not words to describe the beaches everyone has something different explore them all!!! Thanks Joe & Mimi you were a big help and all you recommend was right on! Thanks again.
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Guest: Jane C.
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Date of Stay: 12/26/09
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
Dear Jeff & Michelle- Thanks so much for one great week in Vieques. We were regularly greeted and cared for by Joe and Mimi who were there to answer any questions, give advice and solve any problem. We snorkeled, dove, shopped, cooked and ate in your great restaurants. We visited the bakery every morning, the green store a lot, the fruit market and even found the fish store. We agree that the outdoor shower is a great addition and we think you’ve done a terrific job out fitting the house. The diary has given us lots of suggestions for beaches. The islanders have been warm and friendly and willing to answer any questions. Thanks
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Guest: Theresa M.
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Date of Stay: 03/11/10
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
Our family went on our first spring break get together & we picked here. The beaches were beyond our expectations; the house was very comfortable for all of us. We spent a good deal of time on the front porch. What a terrific gathering spot, we really appreciated the outside shower (we tried to leave some sand on the beach!) The location was great for walking around town & to the Malecon. We had some exploring time on rainy days that were great fun. We quit trying to see it all & decided to just come back!
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Guest: Dana J. and Kim S.
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Date of Stay: 05/30/08
Review Submitted: 05/30/08
Greetings from St. Louis - - - Kim had visited the island back in 1999 to celebrate a close friends '30th' birthday. We are very fortunate that my best friend of over 20 years now resides in Isabel! After seven vacations to Vieques she fell in love and started a new relaxed life on the island. Truly enjoyed staying here at Pura Vida!!! Awesome access to shops good eats the green store & the Malecon. Talking with Joe about how things have changed since Kim visited got us off to a great start. Thanks to American Airlines ---FLIGHT CANCELLED We arrived at the house one day short but Joe and Mimi were extremely accommodating to work around our misfortune. Favorite tips-BioBay Tour with Abe (Group of Six) - Perfect small and more informativeEl Quenepo for dinner - Best sangria ever consumed.Beautiful restaurant! Favorite beaches - Navio & Secret - The huge waves gorgeous white sand our photos look like postcardsCoffee and Breakfast - Love Belly Buttons Strawberry French Toast YummENJOY YOUR STAY! All the best!
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