Vacation Rentals by Owner

Simply Amazing

Guest: Randy S. (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/30/12 Review Submitted: 05/13/12

This was our second trip to Vieques but our first time in this wonderful bungalow! All I can say we will never stay anywhere else! This place is perfect. The beach literally out your back door, restaurants and shopping just a quick drive away, and a cozy and well-equipped house with a pool, gorgeous backyard, and plenty of living space. There is so much to do on Vieques and it's hard to make specific recommendations. It's best to just explore and discover the place on your own. The island is raw and completely non-commercial, and this is what makes it so enchanting....never mind the beautiful beaches, great snorkeling, and wonderful food! We can't wait to return!

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A stunning little Oasis

Guest: Toni F.
Date of Stay: 01/25/12 Review Submitted: 02/27/12

My husband, myself, and three of our friends stayed at the end of January and could hardly force ourselves to leave. The house is lovely with its white walls and open concept. The best part is the bedrooms can stay VERY dark...so the first morning when you wake up and walk out to the family room which has sunlight pouring in everywhere and then walking right out the door to the blue water and palm trees...it felt like the Puerto Rican version of Dorthy coming into technicolor in the Wizard of Oz. Best moment of the trip...we realized we weren't in Wisconsin any more. Coffee in the morning at the table or in the hammock...grilling out...going down to the beach and looking at the insane amount of stars at night...and a great proximity to Isabella Segunda. Aurelio is a huge help if you have any questions...Gail and Michael make sure that you have everything you need to have a great trip. They even arranged to have Enid (sp?) pick us up at the airport...and when she heard we weren't getting our car until the next morning she insisted on taking us to the grocery store to get drinks and food for our first night. And she showed us around the grocery store and gave us tips on where to go for what. So helpful...and the little things that make you feel well taken care of. Stay here...rent a car...grill out...walk the beach (night and day)...drive to Navio and all the other STUNNING beaches on the Island... and I dare you to not get a little weepy about leaving. We will be back.

Owner response:This is exactly how Mike and I want our guests to feel when they vacation at the Bungalow. We share these same feelings. In fact, we are going to Vieques next week and this review helped me remember how much we enjoy it whien we are there, too! Looking forward to some peace and quiet and a lot of relaing on the beautiful beaches. We hope you decide to enjoy our bungalow, too. Gail Gordon

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Great way to experience the island

Guest: Jolene G. (null)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

If this was not the place with the most beautiful beaches on earth, we would have been happy to just relax here in this bungalow. It has everything you need or could want for the perfect vacation. Fully furnished kitchen, outdoor cooking and eating space. Super comfortable beds, hammock, lounge chairs, beach chairs, water toys for the pool. I could go on and on. This is the perfect way to experience this beautiful place. Probably the best thing is the view. Great sea glass and shell hunting right out the front door. My husband and I had a wonderful time. We will be back.

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Beautiful Beach front cottage

Guest: Marian J.
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/06/11

The cottage was wonderful. It was right on the beach. They provided plenty of beach and bath towels. The kitchen was stocked with enough cook ware to allow you to cook a meal if you wanted. Everything you would need to go to the beach was provided. The house was very clean and neat. The property manager Aurelio was great. On the way to the house he pointed out points of interest.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway.

A wonderful beachfront bungalow

Guest: Marian J.
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/01/11

We had a lovely stay at this beachfront bungalow. The listing description did not do justice to how nice everything was. It exceeded our expectations. There were plenty of beach and bath towels. The kitchen provided enough utensils for cooking. The house was very clean and well maintained. Micheal and Gail along with the caretaker Aurelio were very friendly and helpful. Answering all of our questions. Also their neighbor Nancy was very friendly and helpful. Not only would I recommend this property to anyone and everyone I plan to make a trip back there. The Bio Bay is a must. Words cannot describe it. We recommend the Vieques Adventure Company with the clear bottom kayaks.

Owner response:We are very happy when our home can help make a guest's vacation a wonderful memory. Aurelio, Mike and I work very hard to make the house somewhere we would want to vacation and it is rewarding to hear our work has paid off. Gail Gordon

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Beachfront Bungalow

Guest: Gail R.
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/30/11

Our family vacation on Vieques was everything I had hoped for and more. The beaches were fabulous, one more beautiful than the next. The bungalow was perfect for our stay, very clean and well equipped. The pool was a big plus, relaxing there after a long day at the beach. My grandson had a ball collecting hermit crabs and lizards! He really enjoyed fishing on the beach behind the house. Our biggest decision was whether to turn off the air conditioner and fall asleep listening to the waves or to keep it on and maybe sleep in a little later and not hear the roosters in the morning. Oh to have such problems! Everyone we came into contact with could not have been more friendly and helpful. Aurelio met us at the ferry, there were 5 of us and a lot of bags so he even made arrangements for us to go in a van following him. He showed us around, pointing out restaurants, groceries etc. Very very helpful. The biobay is a must, we will never forget it. Hope to go back someday, I am retired from an airline and have traveled pretty extensively. Vieques is definitely at the top of our list of places we would like to return to. The beachfront bungalow is a great base to explore the island from, would not hesitate to stay there again. If you want a relaxing vacation and a great place to stay, this is it.

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Barefoot Bungalow

Guest: LM (MD)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/19/11

My family recently returning from staying in this clean and comfortable barefoot bungalow. The view of the ocean from the covered porch is outstanding. We enjoyed the wonderful pool framed by hibiscus trees and the cottage is well equiped for cooking and relaxing. We ate at the cottage almost every night including getting fresh fish and lobster. The house manager was very accomodating and I hope someday that we can return. It was a very nice vacation and the beaches in Vieques are beautiful

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Most Relaxing Vacation Ever!

Guest: Jonathan (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/22/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

The vacation was everything and more than we hoped it would be. The island and beaches are absolutely beautiful, and the people we met were great! The bungalow was outstanding. We love the location of it, and the views from the patio are unforgettable. Grilling outside around dusk was just awesome! If I were to have any criticism on the bungalow (and this is a small thing) it would be the bathrooms. Maybe an update would be nice. The shower head in the bathroom to the right needs to be replaced or cleaned. Other than that, the place was great! We loved the pool, and really enjoyed eating breakfast each morning on the porch looking out to sea. The house was very clean and in good order. All of the linens were clean and ready to go when we arrive. The pool was also very clean (if we weren't in the ocean, we were in the pool.) Thanks so much for the pina colada mix. We put it to good use! The beaches on the island were the main attraction. We were on the beach everyday and loved it! Aurelio is the man! I'm telling you, that guy is worth his weight in gold! He was there at the airport when we arrived, and was happy to answer any questions we had and was very good about explaining the area around the house to us. We got lost coming back to the house the first night. It was dark and the lack of street signs made it impossible to find the bungalow. We called him to guide us back and he was very patient with us. After unsuccessfully finding the bungalow still, Aurelio of nice enough to guide us to a landmark, come meet us and drive us back to the bungalow. I'm sure he had better things to do on a Sunday evening :) He also got the dish tv fix while we were there, and was nice enough to get us some fresh fish to grill. I really can't say enough about him! Our vacation was wonderful, and we WILL be returning. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your bungalow. It was a blast!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Paradise by the sea

Guest: Kay (Minneapolis,MN)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 05/14/11

My family had a wonderful stay at this house by the sea. The view is spectacular, the neighborhood and beach are very quiet and the house is quite suitable for a family of five. I especially appreciated the comfortable beds with nice quality pillows and sheets. The owners and caretaker were very helpful before and during our stay. Vieques is a great destination. The beaches on the south side of the island are amazing and the horses roaming the island are quite fun. The Bio Bay is a 'must experience'. I hope to book a return visit sometime.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Lovely family vacation

Guest: Ann B. (New York)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/09/11

We spent a memorable week on Vieques Island. The Gordon's home worked beautifully for our family, with views of the Atlantic Ocean, a never ending supply of towels, comfortable beds and outstanding island beaches this is a vacation that we will remember fondly for years to come.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Life in the tropics

Guest: Hawkeye (Iowa)
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

Our party of 4 had a great week in Vieques, our 2nd stay on the island. There's nothing like nearly deserted beaches and bays to snorkel and swim. We bought groceries locally and the house had all the hardware to grill and cook with. We went on an all day sailing excursion. Our house was the relaxing home base for all our activites. Be sure you have a car to get around. We were in the ocean in front of the house within an hour of arrival and couldn't get over the sights and sounds of the ocean. Since we traveled lightly, we enjoyed the washer & drier. The pool was a cool break and an quiet place to watch iguanas and crabs. The local manager went above and beyond helping us with our rental car pickup. We are recommending the cottage for 2 couples or families with children and will consider returning in the future. Thanks for a memorable week in the sun.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

A great November trip

Guest: Ella (Puerto Rico)
Date of Stay: 11/19/10 Review Submitted: 02/10/11

Took my family and in-laws from Sweden for a November break during Thanksgiving weekend. We had a wonderful time and were pleasantly surprised that the house actually looked as seen on the pictures. The bedrooms were fantastic and the bedlinen felt as a 5 star hotell experience. The cleanliness of the house was great and the kids enjoyed the pool at the back. Would love to come back here again, the view was amazing and the breeze from the ocean is something to remember during cold winter months in Sweden. We had some problems with our rental car but the property manager, Aurelio, always helped us out. Aurelio also met us at the airport at our arrival and gave us excellent introduction to the islands restaurants and beaches-many thanks. During the days we went to explore the beaches and during the night we tried some of the restaurants of Esperanza. However, the biggest memory will be the Bio-Bay-fantastic! Hope to see be able to visit this wonderful place again very soon, thanks for a great experience!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

A Cottage by the Sea

Guest: James (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

"Charming" is how I would describe this little gem. We enjoyed our 10 days here very much. We've been to Vieques a number of times and have rented homes in various parts of the island but the location of this casita is great. Close to town and right on the water, providing that wonderful sound and pleasant breezes even when we were there in August. The house manager was very helpful. He picked us up at the airport , showed us to the house and was available during our stay for any questions we might have. The kitchen was well-equipped which we enjoyed, as we cooked at home quite a bit. I especially liked taking naps in the hammock in the yard, strung between two palm trees. Everything we needed was provided, from beach chairs and cooler to coffee grinder and wine opener. What's true of Vieques in general is true of Casa del Sol y Mar, if you're looking for a Club Med style vacation, this may not be for you. But for a beachfront, caribbean vacation house with the most beautiful unspoiled beaches imaginable just minutes away, this place can't be beat.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kristen Smith (East Greenwich. RI)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/01/10

This cottage is great! It's located in a neighborhood just outside Isabel II, so you are close to the town for all the amenities, but also close to the great beaches on the Southern part of the island. The kitchen is well stocked and roomy to work in and all the bedrooms are a good size. Having the washer/dryer, beach towels, lawn chairs, cooler and beach toys are a definite plus! The house is very neat and the pool in the back is great for the afternoons when you've had enough sun, but the kids still want to swim. The beach out front is pretty to walk along also. With the alarm system and the safe, we felt very safe. The entire house is very private. HIghly recommended!

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Hooray for Casita del Sol !!

Guest: jenny (Charlotte, Vermont)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

Hi Gail! We had a lovely time and are so pleased we chose to rent your little house on the beach. It was VERY HOT the first three days and we suffered a bit, but the AC was a blessing as was the pool and beach a step away. My husband and I really enjoyed swimming on the beach every morning and evening as well as some great snorkling when the surf wasn't too riled. Mostly pretty coral and smaller, friendly fish, but did see a HUGE fish that lurked in the deep and resembled a Grouper. Great, easy pools to follow and explore - just had to be careful on the inand out to find the right spot without urchins. We rented a car and went to several practically deserted gorgeous beaches with the house cooler packed with refreshments, the frisbee, boogey board and beach chairs that were so nicely provided! Lots of great color for everyone (some redder than others!!) and pina coladas every evening with provisions generously supplied by you guys. We re-stocked several times, however, once everyone had acquired a taste for the island drink, with or without the rum! I brought a DVD player that we hooked up and the kids shared some great films with their dad before bed. We went out a couple of times, but mostly cooked for ourselves on the barbecue or the little kitchen. There was a giganto iguana that visited for a swim on several occasions which enormously pleased our 10 yr old, Felix (amphibian-o-phile). My husband stayed for one week and our eldest daughter had to leave after 3 days for theater audiions in NYC, unfortunately, but a great time was had by all and we promised her we'd come back. Thank you for a great location which was perfectly described....no disappointments or surprises...worth every penny. ALL GOOD! Jenny

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

Guest: Seeking Sun and Ocean in Ohio (Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

We are a family of 5 who enjoyed having the pool, good sized yard, and direct access to the beach. The beds were very comfortable and having both the pool to relax in and the air conditioning in the bedrooms after a warm day was great. The house is well provisioned for cooking which saved us from eating all of our meals out. While not on the side of the island where the choicest beaches are, it is an easy 10/15 minute ride to those beaches, and the main town with the most dining and store options is only a couple of minutes away by car. Having the beach chairs to take with us was great. Overall Vieques is a somewhat "rustic" location without any traffic lights, high rises, traffic jams, crowds, shopping, beach peddlers, etc. (but lots of other "wild domesticated animals" was exactly what we were looking for. And it is a fun place to practice your Spanish! Don't be in a hurry to get there or to leave, but the boat ride once you are underway is a scenic way to spend an hour and a half.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

We were ready to move in!

Guest: ViequesDreamer (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

I traveled to Vieques at the beginning of March with three girlfriends. We found this house online and were admittedly a little nervous that the property wouldn't live up to it's website and photos. However, once we stepped foot into the house, we forgot all of our concerns. The house exceeded our expectations -- great beachfront location, comfortable beds and linens, ample towels, washer/dryer, fully stocked kitchen, and great beach amenities like chairs, umbrella, and cooler. We really couldn't have asked for anything more. The house managers even had a welcome basket waiting for us when we arrived with all of the ingredients for pina coladas and coffee the next morning. What else could we ask for? This was our first visit to Vieques and were unfamiliar with the area and the beaches. The only thing for future guests to keep in mind is that you can't swim at the beach behind the house b/c it is too rocky and you must get a car b/c taxi service on the island is virtually non existent. All in all, we had an amazing stay and would return to this house in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very good vacation home --

Guest: camilla s. (Nashua, NH)
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 04/18/10

We stayed here with our kids (5 & 2) for a week. This was our 2nd visit to Vieques but our 1st stay in Isabella II. (Previously we stayed in Esperanza w/o a car, so we were looking forward to exploring other areas & beaches.) We had a very pleasant stay in the Casita, but I am surprised to see how many 5 star reviews the home has gotten. To me, 5 stars means an impeccable property with no issues. I cannot honestly say this is true and my review below details why. (I'll let you read the other reviews to hear about the positives.) Upon arrival, the property manager Paul brought us to the home and showed us around. He was very nice, but spent a little too much time empasizing the importance of the home's security system. This left us feeling nervous, especially because the road leading into the home is a little run down with several homes in a very bad state of disrepair. This is normal many parts of the Carribean, but this combined with Paul's ADT-101 lecture plus the owners' warnings in the home's welcome binder left us feeling uncertain. By the time we had left, we really felt a lot of this was overdone, but unfortunately it really let the wind out of our sails on that first night. The house itself is great with a nice kitchen and yard and comfortable beds. The photos on this site show its best features. The bathrooms were clean and had plenty of hot water. They are island "chic" with pink tiles & fixtures. The rest of the house was clean too, but I found shards from a previously broken glass under the kitchen island and counters. There are no dressers in the house, so we were not able to fully unpack and lived 1/2 out of our suitcases for the week we were there. Oddly missing is a clothesline. We put one up but it was promptly taken down by the property managers when we left. They felt it was a liability and security risk, which I did not understand since the yard is fenced and the gate is locked. The pool was clean and warm, but there were a few loose/broken tiles on the far side which were sharp. We had to keep our kids away from these. The yard was great but the porch is not screened and there are crazy bugs at night. One evening we were able to eat outdoors before sunset, but the next night the picnic table was attacked by flies as soon as we took our hot dogs off the grill. We ended up having to move inside. Overall, the property is a safe choice. It is not luxurious, but comfortable, safe and well equipped.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

The view is even more beautiful in person!

Guest: Intowntraveler (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 02/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/10

We rented this house based on the gorgeous pictures of the view and we were not disappointed. In person, it is absolutely breathtaking to see the surf, hear the surf and through the beautiful palms in the Gordon's back yard. It was this single factor that most quickly transported us into our vacation. Awaking in the morning and looking out, and going to sleep at night hearing the surf was just amazing. The house was more than adequate for our needs. The Gordon's are property owners who really care and were very responsive via email throughout the entire process. This lent an a level of security to renting a place over the internet. They returned our security deposit in a timely manner as well. I took a lot of long walks from the house into the surrounding neighborhoods and loved all the sights and sounds of the island, with roosters crowing, dogs, horses, iguanas, etc. Vieques is an authentic and charming island. If you are looking for a Lilly Pulitzer vibe this is probably not your place but if you are looking for a very low key and "real" experience, this is it. The beaches were amazing. Our favorite was Media Luna. You can get all over the island in a short amount of time. A car is necessary no matter where you stay. We also liked taking walks on the Gordon's beach right outside the door. As others mentioned, it is not swimmable, but our friend found a little fishing whole down to the right and saw major fish! We walked toward the left and collected a lot of really cool coral and shells washed up on the beach which I shipped home via US Mail (the other nice thing about being in Vieques - you are in the US and thus have access to things but honestly feels like you are a million miles away from the US). I think for the price, the Gordon's cottage is a very good value. It has a million dollar view! and is comfortable inside and offers a pool as well, which our kids loved. The bathrooms could use a little bit of updating but for island living it was fine. Rent with confidence!.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Lyn_HAC124017 (Winter Haven, FL)
Date of Stay: 02/06/10 Review Submitted: 02/06/10

AWESOME..is the view..as well the house..as well as the island. We hit all the beaches that were open to the public, we took pictures of the horses even having one stick his nose right in my car window. The Blue Caribe kayak tour was good but the night was too light to really get the full effect. All the places we at were really good, our favorite was Belly Buttons, and Tradewinds friday night for the lobster. We do recommend flying over verses the fairy, though we took the fairy, we had a 2 hour wait on the evening trip. We also found out that the local airline is cheaper than Cape Air. Then there are the bakerys in town...need I say More. All in all it was a great week another one to add to our scrapbook. Thanks Mike and Gail and Thanks to the care takers Paul & Ricci. Paul gave us lots of good info.

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Absolutely perfect!

Guest: Cody T (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

This place was everything I hoped for and more. Like one of the other reviews stated, it's very hard to research a rental solely based on online photo's and reviews, especially if you've never been to the island before. I must have spent hours reading reviews and doing research before I felt confident on booking Casita del Sol y Mar. After talking with the owners all doubts went out the window. They were very friendly to answer any questions I had and the grueling countdown to vacation began. When we arrived on the Island Paul escorted us to the house where he was eager to show us the in's and out's of the property and the island itself. A very warm touch was to be greeted by a welcome basket so that no time is wasted mixing up some Pina Coladas. The property is very well maintained with lush plants and modest but very comfortable bedding/furniture. Having 6 people in the house was never a problem mostly because most of your time is spent outdoors anyway. The beach access from the fornt yard was great! It's not a very large beach so it seemed that most of the people that had access were the neighboring homes which made it very secluded. I would reccomend some water shoes if you plan on going in the water in front of the house because there are quite a bit of sharp rocks and spiny creatures. But the plus side is, this gave way to some great snorkeling right in your front yard! I would say a car is a must because it seems like every place we went on the island was so different and worth checking out. This place is perfect for families, couples, or in my case friend reunions. I can't wait to book again next year and hopefully make this an annual place to stay!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/10

We had a wonderful week of walking the beach, drinking coconut milk, finding shells and sea glass as well as exploring the other beaches on the island. We swam daily in the pool and made ourselves at home in the cute casita with comfy beds. We recommend this house and destination as a quiet get-a-way with beautiful weather and roaming horses. Wish we were there now with 12" of snow on the ground here!

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Heaven on Earth

Guest: BTRAJ (Pasadena, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

Our family decided early last summer to take a vacation together for our first ever Christmas away from Missouri. We planned a trip to Vieques and San Juan - hoping to get a good feel for life in Puerto Rico. Finding the Casita Del Sol Y Mar turned out to be a perfect match for us. Our contacts with Michael and Gail were amazing. I still love hearing from them. Paul and Ricci, the caretakers, answered many questions before our arrival, then greeted us at the airport and got us settled in. Getting to Vieques from LA, St. Louis and Chicago wasn't easy, but oh so worth the effort. The house was just what was expected - roomy enough for five adults, equipped with everything we needed, including a lovely welcome basket of goodies. The location is convenient, but a car is a must. We could have easily stayed right in the neighborhood for a full week just enjoying the secluded nature of the property, the beach, pool, front porch and hammock! The house and surroundings were ideal for our three adult children. The casita felt even more like home, due to a precious dog that visited us every day and may have been sleeping over on the front porch. The island offers more than we dreamed possible. Snorkeling, people and horse watching, fun bars and restaurants and the beaches. Should we reveal that Orchid was our favorite? It is a gorgeous beach, good snorkeling - take food and water with you as you'll want to stay all day. The ultimate experience is a trip to the Bio-Bay. We booked a private "tour" with three canoes and a delightful guide. When the darkness settles in, the magic truly begins. Once you experience the Bay, you'll remember it for a lifetime. Vieques Island did indeed give us a feel for the laid back "island life". The Casita was the perfect "home away" from home in every way. We'll never forget our short time there, but certainly hope to return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Barefoot Bungalow is so accurate!

Guest: Cate O. (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/06/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

Barefoot Bungalow is so accurate, since we didn't wear shoes the entire time we were there! We had a wonderful time. Loved the house, the island, the people, and the food. It was all so good and just what we were looking for. There is not much you could do to improve the house--it fit our needs and expectations perfectly. In fact, we thought having two bathrooms was divine! Everything was in tip-top condition, and you had pretty much anything one could need. We loved having a washer and dryer, so we could pack lighter. And the pool was so special at the end of a busy day. With the sun setting so early, there were a lot of hours between the beach and bed, so it was nice to have a safe place to jump in and cool off right before going to sleep. We also had a wonderful time with the local cuisine. Many of the restaurants were still closed for the slow season, but we did get to Coconuts, Bananas, Duffy's, Tradewinds, Roy's Coffee Shop, Belly Buttons, the sandwich shop in town, the Argentinian place in town (I think Momafongos?), and Coqui Fire. We LOVED Coconuts and actually went there three times. We even got to know some of the staff and saw many of the "regulars" around the island during the rest of the week. There is so much more I could share about all the fun and adventure we had on this trip, but I've got to get back to work (uggg). Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful bungalow with us. Oh, I almost forgot---thanks so much for the sweet and unexpected basket of treats, we especially loved both the coffee and the rum! That was so thoughtful.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Falling Asleep to the Sounds of the Ocean!

Guest: jayssa (NC)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

We had a wonderful time! The house was perfect, and the beaches were the most beautiful and secluded beaches in the world, and we've been all over. One of the most amazing things was looking at the stars at night. There is no light pollution, so we sat for hours in the hammock and just starred at the sky. I've never seen so many stars! Amazing! The house was perfectly located, which allowed us to fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean. We were glad that we rented a car because that was a must, and it took us to all of the beaches, and restaurants. Paul was a great guide. He picked us up on time, and told us exactly what we needed to know about the island and all of the best places see and where to eat. We will definitely be back, and this time we may bring along a few of our children.....or maybe not :) One of the beaches had wild horses, and it looked out into the Caribbean Ocean! WOW! We saw iguanas and other beautiful wild life. While some beaches are calm and shaloow, others are wavy and like somthing out of a movie, where you see two people all alone on the beach. it was really like that. I can't wait to come back! Thank your for the opportunity to experience Vieques!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Dan90 (Galena, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/20/09 Review Submitted: 09/20/09

Hi Gail & Michael, Sorry we never connected by phone! We had a very nice time at your beach rental. It was perfect - liked the decor, the bed was very comfortable & the location was great. We appreciated having satellite & free phone service. We hung out in the pool a lot or down at the beach with our coffee in the morning or wine at night. We snorkeled there twice. It was VERY hot, but we didn't use the AC. We preferred cooling off in the pool then using the ceiling fan, so we could still listen to the ocean & night-time sounds! The weather turned out to be perfect. A little stormy the first day when we arrived, as remnants of TS Erika were still lingering. After a little shower Sunday afternoon, the only other rain occurred a couple evenings after dark. We loved the beaches & couldn't believe how empty they were. Our favorite was Navio - we used the "boogie boards" there. Blue Beach was very pretty, but we just stopped by there to take pictures. The biobay was amazing! We used Abe's & kayaked out to the middle. There was just one other couple & no one else around. A little lightening off in the distance, but an otherwise calm evening. We loved all the little lizards & saw the iguanas a couple times around the pool. Very cool! Thanks again for allowing us to visit your lovely home! We wish you all the best with your investment & hope to visit again someday! Ken & Dan.

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Guest: Dan 7 (Galena, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/20/09 Review Submitted: 09/20/09

We had a very nice time at your beach rental. It was perfect - liked the decor, the bed was very comfortable & the location was great. We appreciated having satellite & free phone service. We hung out in the pool a lot or down at the beach with our coffee in the morning or wine at night. We snorkeled there twice. It was VERY hot, but we didn't use the AC. We preferred cooling off in the pool then using the ceiling fan, so we could still listen to the ocean & night-time sounds!The weather turned out to be perfect. A little stormy the first day when we arrived, as remnants of TS Erika were still lingering. After a little shower Sunday afternoon, the only other rain occurred a couple evenings after dark. We loved the beaches & couldn't believe how empty they were. Our favorite was Navio - we used the "boogie boards" there. Blue Beach was very pretty, but we just stopped by there to take pictures. The biobay was amazing! We used Abe's & kayaked out to the middle. There was just one other couple & no one else around. A little lightening off in the distance, but an otherwise calm evening. We loved all the little lizards & saw the iguanas a couple times around the pool. Very cool! Thanks again for allowing us to visit your lovely home! We wish you all the best with your investment & hope to visit again someday!

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Guest: Fontan family (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09 Review Submitted: 08/29/09

This is a beautiful bungalow in a georgous setting! The ocean is right outside the front door with a nice little beach. The house is very well stocked with everything you need and more. The pool in the back is fantastic, we used it everyday. The beaches in Vieques are some of the best we have ever been to and we are beach people. The water is beautiful and clear for snorkeling. The variety of beaches and wild life on the island were great. We saw wild horses, iguana, lizards, crabs and animals that looked like little minks. Our kids loved it. We also found some great dining on the island. We would love to come back again.

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Guest: drisco (New York)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gordon: I am thanking you from myself and my family for the wonderful time we had at your "A Beachfront Bungalow". I can't start to tell you what we loved best about this beautiful home. There are so many things that you have done to make this a wonderful vacation spot. Tom and Alberto were such great managers. They met us at the ferry with a friendly smile and drove us to the home. They were very professional and very eager to show us around. When they took us to the home I was floored as well as my daughter and son-in-law were. The place was beautiful with the view of the Atlantic Ocean from the porch. Everywhere we looked there was beauty. My 2 yr old grandson and 9 yr old nephew fell inlove with the pool. We went early some mornings and collected shells from the waterfront, in front of the home and just strolled along the shoreline. The best time for me was like 6am when I would go swimming all by myself and reflect on the day before and what we were going to do that day. If anyone rents this home you will not be disappointed because it is a great place to go. I hope to go there again for vacation. Emma- Geneva,NY 06/09

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Guest: J.K.C. (Afton, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

A Beachfront Bungalo was everything we hoped for, and more. It was exactly as advertised and pictured on its web site – which is important when you don’t have an opportunity to visit a property before renting it. It was casual, comfortable and accommodating and the new owners have thought of all the little things that make a beach vacation perfect: blender, lots of generous towels, plenty of beach chairs, a cooler, a grill, etc. Even had a washer and dryer so we could pack light and have room in our carry-ons for our snorkeling equipment. There’s a nice snorkeling spot just a few minutes walk from the house and several other great sites within a short drive. The location couldn’t be better: private without being remote, on a lovely beach perfect for long walks, and minutes from superb restaurants and fantastic beaches. The on-island property managers were professional, helpful, and responsive. The garden pool provided a wonderful respite from the sun. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and can’t wait to come back to A Beachfront Bungalow Best,Julie

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Guest: Melanie
Date of Stay: 06/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/29/09

Our family had an amazing time on Vieques and at Casita Del Sol y Mar. The island itself was gorgeous. The beaches were pristine. The villa had everything we needed and more (towels, chairs, grills, kitchen supplies, etc.). The place was clean and spacious. We were located right on the Atlantic Ocean. There was even beautiful fringe coral located steps away from the villa that we snorkeled on multiple occasions. The coral and fish were extremely colorful. The beach has a nice sandy area to swim too. We even had our own private pool at the villa equipped with an outdoor shower. It was nice to be able to wash off after a day at the beach. The vacation was better than I ever expected it to be. The owners are amazing. They contacted us while on the island and made sure we had everything we needed. We had no problems arriving at the villa either. The onsite management was great. We definitely want to come back again!

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You Won't Be Disappointed

Guest: drisco (New York)
Date of Stay: 06/29/09 Review Submitted: 07/15/09

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gordon: I am thanking you from myself and my family for the wonderful time we had at your "Casita del Sol Y Mar". I can't start to tell you what we loved best about this beautiful home. There are so many things that you have done to make this a wonderful vacation spot. Tom and Alberto were such great managers. They met us at the ferry with a friendly smile and drove us to the home. They were very professional and very eager to show us around. When they took us to the home I was floored as well as my daughter and son-in-law were. The place was beautiful with the view of the Atlantic Ocean from the porch. Everywhere we looked there was beauty. My 2 yr old grandson and 9 yr old nephew fell inlove with the pool. We went early some mornings and collected shells from the waterfront, in front of the home and just strolled along the shoreline. The best time for me was like 6am when I would go swimming all by myself and reflect on the day before and what we were going to do that day. If anyone rents this home you will not be disappointed because it is a great place to go. I hope to go there again for vacation.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Amazing Vacation!

Guest: Dr. S. (Madison, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 06/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/02/09

Our family had an amazing time on Vieques and at Casita Del Sol y Mar. The island itself was gorgeous. The beaches were pristine. The villa had everything we needed and more (towels, chairs, grills, kitchen supplies, etc.). The place was clean and spacious. We were located right on the Atlantic Ocean. There was even beautiful fringe coral located steps away from the villa that we snorkeled on multiple occasions. The coral and fish were extremely colorful. The beach has a nice sandy area to swim too. We even had our own private pool at the villa equipped with an outdoor shower. It was nice to be able to wash off after a day at the beach. The vacation was better than I ever expected it to be. The owners are amazing. They contacted us while on the island and made sure we had everything we needed. We had no problems arriving at the villa either. The onsite management was great. We definitely want to come back again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Can't Wait To Go Back

Guest: J.K.C. (Afton, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 05/25/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/09

Casita del Sol y Mar was everything we hoped for, and more. It was exactly as advertised and pictured on its web site – which is important when you don’t have an opportunity to visit a property before renting it. It was casual, comfortable and accommodating and the new owners have thought of all the little things that make a beach vacation perfect: blender, lots of generous towels, plenty of beach chairs, a cooler, a grill, etc. Even had a washer and dryer so we could pack light and have room in our carry-ons for our snorkeling equipment. There’s a nice snorkeling spot just a few minutes walk from the house and several other great sites within a short drive. The location couldn’t be better: private without being remote, on a lovely beach perfect for long walks, and minutes from superb restaurants and fantastic beaches. The on-island property managers were professional, helpful, and responsive. The garden pool provided a wonderful respite from the sun. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and can’t wait to come back to Casita del Sol y Mar.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Everything we hoped for, and more!

Guest: J. C. (Afton, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 05/24/09 Review Submitted: 12/06/09

A Beachfront Bungalo was everything we hoped for, and more. It was exactly as advertised and pictured on its web site – which is important when you don’t have an opportunity to visit a property before renting it. It was casual, comfortable and accommodating and the new owners have thought of all the little things that make a beach vacation perfect: blender, lots of generous towels, plenty of beach chairs, a cooler, a grill, etc. Even had a washer and dryer so we could pack light and have room in our carry-ons for our snorkeling equipment. There’s a nice snorkeling spot just a few minutes walk from the house and several other great sites within a short drive. The location couldn’t be better: private without being remote, on a lovely beach perfect for long walks, and minutes from superb restaurants and fantastic beaches. The on-island property managers were professional, helpful, and responsive. The garden pool provided a wonderful respite from the sun. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and can’t wait to come back to A Beachfront Bungalow Best, Julie -Julie, Afton, Virginia

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Cozy and Comfortable

Guest: Debra Polzin (Lakewood, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 01/26/09 Review Submitted: 01/16/10

This was the best place to be on the island. It was the perfect home for the six of us to share. It was right on the beach so you could hear the waves 24/7. The beach in front was great for walking in the morning and evening. The pool was refreshing with a beautiful array of plants surrounding it. This house had all the amenities needed to make you feel at home. Some of the world's best beaches are on this island within close distance to this house. There were six of us in this house for a week and we never felt it was too crowded for all of us. We hope to return one day.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.