Casa La Vista (House with Views)

We are a family of 4 with girls ages 10 and 13. This was our third trip to Vieques and third house rental on the island, all for one week. We choose Vieques when we want to rent a house and are feeling budget-concious (If we're going to St. John, we have to split with another family to make it work) The new pool and views from Casa la Vista are really great. The pool's location a little uphill of the house creates both privacy and separation. You can decide if you like the separation. The bedrooms are spacious and if you are a big family or sharing, their multiple-bed configuration is a big plus. Bathrooms are fine, although we couldn't coax any real hot water out of the master shower. Living room is fine but not luxurious. The veranda with it's space, views and outdoor bed are really fantastic. The kitchen, not so much. I think they are probably doing a good job of upgrading the house over time, and I hope the kitchen is next. Fridge is tiny, and the housekeeping staff may be hurrying through cleaning the kitchen. House rentals are tough this way, because the people who rented before you may be slobs, and their bad habits can get passed down to the next renters if attention isn't paid to this detail. Parts of the kitchen and the old fans and some corners of the house are a little bit "grody".We really loved the location compared to previous stays in Bravos de Boston. The better proximity to Garcia Gate and Esperanza makes being on Vieques simply better if you like those south shore beaches. Kudos to the owners for the addition of the fantastic pool and finishing touches on a splendid veranda. We have rented over a dozen different homes in the Carribean over the years, and we would rent this one again, especially if the improvements keep coming. Bang for your buck, a fine vacation rental.