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Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach

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Enjoy morning coffee on the porch
Welcome to Casa de Pepito
Free roaming horses are a frequent sight on the beaches and around the island
It's an easy walk to world-reknowned Sun Bay Beach
A cook's kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Coqui

1 King Bed

Tortuga

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach

Enjoy your morning coffee or dinner al fresco on the spacious wrap-around porches of this light and breezy, fully-renovated house close to the Malecon in Esperanza.

Featuring a modern, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, a gas stove, dishwasher, eat-in bar, and high ceilings with fans in every room, Casa de Pepito was designed to take full advantage of the prevailing breezes. Sleep soundly in either the Coqui room with king bed, dressing room and private bath, or the Tortuga room's queen bed with private bath, all furnished with pure cotton bedding and thick cotton towels. While the trade winds keep the house cool on most days, the bedrooms are air-conditioned for sleeping comfort on warmer nights.

Numerous fine restaurants, shops, bars and night life, a small grocery and local bakery, as well as water sport rentals and world famous Sun Bay Beach are just a short walk away. There is also a lovely park close by with a children's playground, adult workout equipment, a jogging path, picnic pavilions and public bathrooms.

Casa de Pepito is equipped with beach chairs, towels, umbrella, and coolers; beach toys and snorkel equipment; books, games, puzzles, a flat screen TV with a small DVD library, WiFi/Internet, and a CD player with a collection of CDs.

The two spacious bedrooms with en suite baths make this house ideal for 2 couples or a small family. And because you can walk to just about everything, you won't be stranded at home if someone else takes the car to a remote beach for the day. It's both the perfect central location to explore the island from, and the ideal place to just hang out on the porch reading, or stroll down to the waterfront for lunch, a drink, or a little shopping.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 120910

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vieques

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Esperanza, a neighbourhood in Vieques. Vieques Ferry Terminal and Isabel Segunda Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bioluminescent Bay and Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vieques

What's nearby

  • Esperanza Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museo de Esperanza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Coconut Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Esperanza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sun Bay - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Vieques (VQS-Antonio Rivera Rodriguez) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Jacks Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Choli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bananas Guesthouse, Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ReinaNam - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mama Mía - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach on 17 Mar 2026 start from £169, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem in Esperanza--Easy Walk to Waterfront, Restaurants, Shops & Beach located?

Located in Esperanza, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Esperanza Malecon and Museo de Esperanza. Playa Esperanza and Coconut Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tony a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. The host was very accommodating. The location is nice, the house was clean, the AC worked great. We picked some star fruits from the tree in the front yard, they are actually good fresh, unlike the ones we get in the grocery stores where we live. Walking to the restaurants and bars on the malecon is very close. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donal O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host's representative, Linda was welcoming and put us in touch with a company that rented cars at a reasonable priceThe house facilities were generally good, except that the water temperature, in spite of Linda's best efforts were never above lukewarm throughout the 16 days of our stay. In addition, a lot of the dinnerware had chips.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Great Stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing get away

Property was well managed, clean and safe. We would rent the same Hidden Gem again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place in wonderful Vieques

Could not have asked for more! Had wonderful help from Linda on arrival as we landed late and she helped arrange for picking up our rental car. The house was spectacularly clean and comfortable. The location is excellent and the time flew by.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William John V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! House was as advertised. Great a/c's in the bedrooms and plenty of fans in the kitchen/living room to keep things cool. Easy to park the rental car.Literally a 7-10 minute walk (in flip flops) to a small grocery store that had almost everything we needed at any given time.Walking distance to two beaches, and also to where most of the tours meet up (snorkeling and bio-bay tours), as well as restaurants. Great hosts! Non-obtrusive but super responsive if we ever needed anything. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in Esperanza

This is a perfect house for two couples. We loved being within walking distance of the beach and restaurants in Esperanza - it’s a great location for exploring the island. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking, and we loved sitting out on the porch. We had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Comfortable home within easy walking distance of the shops, restaurants and beach of Esperanza. Property manager was a lifesaver when our flight was delayed, causing us to miss the ferry and our car. Overall lovely place from which to explore Vieques.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This was a great place for two couples. Able to walk to great restaurants. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location & owner communications.

The location of this property is excellent. The owner and property manager were very responsive to any questions we had and ensuring our stay was as comfortable as possible.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A sweet home away from home

We loved our stay here! Perfect location. Comfortable. Great for our small family. Property manager was responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood

The neighborhood is quiet and family centered with access to local beach and town center.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation ever.

We loved this property and loved the island. We will definitely stay here again. The property manager, Linda, could not have been nicer or more helpful. The house has everything you need and is close to beach and restaurants. We rate our stay a 10 out of 10. LOVED EVERY MINUTE!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much Needed R&R

Great property close to restaurants/bars/beaches. We rented a golf cart to explore the other side of the island also, perfect for what we wanted to do. Communication with the property manager and owner were great. Would definitely recommend- Vieques is beautiful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coming back

It's been a while since we were here. This was our 1st time on the Esperanza side. Great location. Walking distance to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay, perfect location

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. Very clean and well equipped. Location was great and walkable to downtown Esperanza. Nice local market and sandwich shop a block away. Property manager was awesome. Picked us up at airport and dropped off. Overall, great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stayed here with my 11 year old daughter for 5 days. The property is nice, just needs a little bit of upkeep. The area is very nice, walkable to the restaurants, grocery store and the malecon. It is in a local neighborhood so you feel part of the community. The owner and the manager are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, safe, and convenient

It was our first trip to Vieques, and we didn’t really know where to stay on the island. We picked the right spot. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, only a short walk to the Malecon. The house offers everything you could possibly need, and we felt safe and comfortable with our 3 young children. We will absolutely return and will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay in Esperanza!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Casa de Pepito! The space was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. It was great being walking distance to all of the places we visited in Esperanza, plus there was a nice driveway for our rental car (for visiting other parts of the island). Communication beforehand was a breeze too — Linda even got us a lovely gift for our honeymoon!The only detractor for us was the neighbor’s dogs: they have three large dogs that live outside and they bark all the time, including all hours of the night. I am only including that note in case you are a light sleeper, in which case I would suggest ear plugs. Thank you Catherine and Linda for the great stay. We will be back again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small island getaway

The house layout was perfect for two couples. Comfortable living area and kitchen as well as bedrooms. There was always an ocean breeze which enabled us to sit out on the porch whenever we wanted to. We walked to the Malecón restaurants at night. House manager was very attentive to solving a few issues we needed help with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vieques

We had a great time at the island. It was nice being just up the road from the main restaurant area but not so close we could hear it at night. We appreciated the fans/a/c for comfort but also to try and block out the roosters that roam and make noise all night. We loved the beach stuff we could use and enjoyed the beautiful beaches each day. Catherine was so helpful for any help we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Vieques Paradise

This home is centrally located in Esperanza, the smaller Vieques town. Large, clean front lawn leads into a well appointed and supplied 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. All good! Location, manager, supplies all get a 5 star rating. Loved my stay and will return again. Richard S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House and Perfect Location

This house was perfect for us. We have stayed there before and likely will again. Two large bedrooms each with a large modern bathroom. The kitchen had enough room to easily prepare meals and the living room was comfortable. But the best part was the veranda that surrounded the house where we has coffee, happy hour and ate many meals. The house is easy walking distance to the Malecon, the water, the restaurants/bars and a small grocery store.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars!

This property was beyond our expectations! Location was a block from a grocery and two blocks from the boardwalk. The property had beach towels, chairs and snorkel gear and all of the necessities. The property manager was there upon arrival and provided excellent information about the island and the rental. If in Vieques again, I would 110% rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great proximity to main strip and beach

The proximity to the beach and main strip is fantastic but the neighborhood was a bit different than expected with some abandoned houses and a port-a-potty place next door. We were there during an island-wide blackout and were a little freaked out for a bit with only one working flashlight but it only lasted 24 hours. The owner provided a lot of helpful information prior to our trip especially with grocery details. The house was clean and well-equipped for the most part—plenty of kitchen supplies, towels, beach supplies including snorkeling gear. Beds were comfortable and the AC worked well. People weren’t kidding about the roosters—you may want a white noise machine if you’re a light sleeper. This isn’t specific to this property—you hear them all over town!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Cretu

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Our house is in a wonderful neighborhood, with a lively mix of local Viequenses, American and European expats, and several local artists. Just, smile, wave, and say "Hola!" and you will become an instant part of our local Esperanza family.

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