My wife and I had planned a cruise out of San Juan in April, but at the last minute the cruise was shortened due to a mechanical issue and we found ourselves with 4 nights in Puerto Rico and wanted to try something new. Friends of ours had been to Vieques, raved about it, and thus it was on our "bucket list". So we decided at the last minute to go there. We were very fortunate that Dos Palmas was available! It is in the heart of Esperanza in a residential neighborhood and a five minute walk to the Malecon, Esperanza Beach, and Sun Bay which was spectacular. We also took a short cab ride to Caracas Beach which is probably one of the nicest we have ever been to. We wanted to get a rental car, but it was a holiday week and given the last minute nature of the trip there were no cars available. Honestly, that worked out just fine because we could walk almost anywhere and the cabs were very reasonable and on time.
The home was very nicely furnished, tastefully decorated, impeccably clean and well stocked with anything you needed for the stay with towels, beach chairs, snorkeling gear, kitchen spices, etc. It was like we never left home ! All you really need to do is bring yourself and everything else you need is there ! We really liked the book left in the living room with brochures on where to go, where to eat, etc.
The owners, Chip and Angie, were great to deal with and helpful in booking the home and answering questions we had.
My wife and I are also VRBO owners for a home on the Outer Bank of North Carolina and we know the effort and care it takes to make a great vacation home and experience. Chip and Angie get a "10" in our books for this wonderful home. You can really tell they care about it and want their guests to have a great vacation.
The wild horses were fun to watch as they walked down the street and we enjoyed the wildlife around us. Regarding the roosters - - it is a tropical island and wildlife is everywhere. We actually enjoyed seeing and hearing them ! It truly beats the sounds of traffic, sirens, car horns, and all the city noises back home any day !!!
Steve and Maribel
Towson, MD