View from the Balcony of Casa Dos Chivos
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View from the Balcony of Casa Dos Chivos
A View of the Great Room
View From Veranda
Master Bedroom
Upstairs Fully-Equipped Kitchen
Spacious Bathroom
Lower Floor Bedroom
Lower Floor Kitchenette
Exterior View
Ocean Views from the Balcony
Lower Floor Bathroom
Lower Floor Seating Area
The neighbors drop by to pay a visit
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay
4 - 5 nights
24 Reviews of Property 126612 in Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
3 Bedroom House, SatTV, WiFi, A/C, Panoramic Ocean Views!
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Casa Dos Chivos
Submitted: April 24, 2013
Stayed: April 2013
Awesome House and value for the price. I was by myself and thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was peaceful, well situated on the Island to the local farmer's market, Maritza's Car rental, gas station and the super market.
I loved that is was not right on the beach but high on the hill, the flower fragrances wafting through the air were intoxicating. I would not have been able to have that experience on the beach. The house was well equipped with amenities, including a hair dryer, snorkeling fins, beach chairs and a pair of teva sandals I borrowed to hike the rocky beach shorelines.
The kitchen was well stocked not only with cooking equipment but also cooking spices and condiments from previous guests which came in handy. They were all fresh too!!
The house was very clean all around. The bathroom was also well stocked with a good hair dryer, small first aid kit, skin care sundries and other toiletries that came in handy. Check the stock before you go to the market ;)
Rene' the property manager picked me up at the airport, took me to the car rental office and drove me to the house. She also took the time to show me some restaurants, where the market is and how to get to various areas on the island on the map provided by the car rental agency.
The owners provided SUPERB customer service prior to, during and after the stay. I am a hospitality professional and can be a bit of a snob about that... these guys are 5 star material. :)
Take the time to read the guest book thoroughly.... It has VERY good information regarding the beaches and getting around. The menus are a little outdated as are some of the pricing lists for the activities so call the companies and restaurants for current information.
I highly recommend Casa Dos Chivos and plan to return with friends in the near future.
Elizabeth S.
I loved that is was not right on the beach but high on the hill, the flower fragrances wafting through the air were intoxicating. I would not have been able to have that experience on the beach. The house was well equipped with amenities, including a hair dryer, snorkeling fins, beach chairs and a pair of teva sandals I borrowed to hike the rocky beach shorelines.
The kitchen was well stocked not only with cooking equipment but also cooking spices and condiments from previous guests which came in handy. They were all fresh too!!
The house was very clean all around. The bathroom was also well stocked with a good hair dryer, small first aid kit, skin care sundries and other toiletries that came in handy. Check the stock before you go to the market ;)
Rene' the property manager picked me up at the airport, took me to the car rental office and drove me to the house. She also took the time to show me some restaurants, where the market is and how to get to various areas on the island on the map provided by the car rental agency.
The owners provided SUPERB customer service prior to, during and after the stay. I am a hospitality professional and can be a bit of a snob about that... these guys are 5 star material. :)
Take the time to read the guest book thoroughly.... It has VERY good information regarding the beaches and getting around. The menus are a little outdated as are some of the pricing lists for the activities so call the companies and restaurants for current information.
I highly recommend Casa Dos Chivos and plan to return with friends in the near future.
Elizabeth S.
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
An Unforgettable Stay in Vieques!
Submitted: April 17, 2013
Stayed: March 2013
My partner and I stayed in the top floor of Casa Dos Chivos in March for 9 days. The property is beautiful, larger than it appears online and is conveniently located between Isabel II and Esperanza. We were close to groceries (Mercados), restaurants and the many gorgeous beaches the island offers. That being said, a rental Jeep is a must when visiting the island. If you haven't been to Vieques, GO! It is (thankfully) not your typical cruise port destination but is a genuine Caribbean gem of an island that provides the perfect respite from life's everyday hustle and bustle. Our noted favorites about the Casa and Vieques ...
- the large veranda where we spent evenings sipping cocktails before dinner overlooking the Caribbean. Unforgettable!
- the availability of a washer and dryer.
- WIFI that worked great!
- the fully-stocked kitchen and grill (we bought freshly caught fish for a couple of dinners at the pescaderia in Isabel II).
- the tasteful and lovely decor in the Casa.
- the wild horses!
- the many sounds of Vieques (yes, including the roosters!).
- our favorite restaurants ... Conuco and El Quenepo
- our favorite beaches ... La Plata and La Chiva
- the large veranda where we spent evenings sipping cocktails before dinner overlooking the Caribbean. Unforgettable!
- the availability of a washer and dryer.
- WIFI that worked great!
- the fully-stocked kitchen and grill (we bought freshly caught fish for a couple of dinners at the pescaderia in Isabel II).
- the tasteful and lovely decor in the Casa.
- the wild horses!
- the many sounds of Vieques (yes, including the roosters!).
- our favorite restaurants ... Conuco and El Quenepo
- our favorite beaches ... La Plata and La Chiva
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
The perfect Vieques getaway!
Submitted: April 17, 2013
Stayed: March 2013
My partner and I stayed in the top floor of Casa Dos Chivos in March for 9 days. The property is beautiful, larger than it appears online and is conveniently located between Isabel II and Esperanza. We were close to groceries (Mercados), restaurants and the many gorgeous beaches the island offers. That being said, a rental Jeep is a must when visiting the island. If you haven't been to Vieques, GO! It is (thankfully) not your typical cruise port destination but is a genuine Caribbean gem of an island that provides the perfect respite from life's everyday hustle and bustle. Our noted favorites about the Casa and Vieques ...
- the large veranda where we spent evenings sipping cocktails before dinner overlooking the Caribbean. Unforgettable!
- the availability of a washer and dryer.
- WIFI that worked great!
- the fully-stocked kitchen and grill (we bought freshly caught fish for a couple of dinners at the pescaderia in Isabel II).
- the tasteful and lovely decor in the Casa.
- the wild horses!
- the many sounds of Vieques (yes, including the roosters!).
- our favorite restaurants ... Conuco and El Quenepo
- our favorite beaches ... La Plata and La Chiva
- the large veranda where we spent evenings sipping cocktails before dinner overlooking the Caribbean. Unforgettable!
- the availability of a washer and dryer.
- WIFI that worked great!
- the fully-stocked kitchen and grill (we bought freshly caught fish for a couple of dinners at the pescaderia in Isabel II).
- the tasteful and lovely decor in the Casa.
- the wild horses!
- the many sounds of Vieques (yes, including the roosters!).
- our favorite restaurants ... Conuco and El Quenepo
- our favorite beaches ... La Plata and La Chiva
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Great place to stay
Submitted: November 26, 2012
Stayed: November 2012
Everything at this place is great. They have everything you need for a great stay on the island. The kitchen is well stocked and to have a washer and dryer and provide beach fun stuff is icing on the cake. The view is awesome from the porch and the house is close to both cities. Overall, it was an incredible week of a relaxing vacation.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Casa Dos Chivos
Submitted: July 1, 2012
Stayed: June 2012
I went to Vieques for my niece's wedding. I had never heard of the island before. After researching the places to stay we chose Casa Dos Chivos. When we arrived we were very pleased with the accomodations and Renee was wonderful. The place was well decorated and looked exactly like the pictues. I fell in love with the island and we made every day an adventure. We saw most of the beaches and had some of the best food I have ever eatten. It was so nice to come back every evening and play games with the family. Michael and Patrick have all the ammenities you could want: beach towels, games and books. They have thought of eveything to make your stay the best ever. My favorite time of day was early morning, having coffee on the porch, looking at the ocean and listening to the birds and roosters. Everyday a group of horses would go bye and we would all watch in awe. I would highly recommend Casa Dos Chivos to anyone.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Fabulous place!! Beautiful views and VERY clean!
Submitted: June 4, 2012
Stayed: May 2012
Casa Dos Chivos is fabulous! It is a beautiful home that is meticulously maintained with incredible views! We stayed in the upper unit for 8 nights and could not have been more pleased. Renee, the property manager, picked us up at the airport after a small rental car fiasco and went so far as to find us an alternative is case our car did not come through. She was helpful and attentive throughout our stay. The home itself is as nice as it looks in the pictures. It is spacious and clean and has everything you need. Having a washer and dryer was GREAT! The towels and linens are all clean and high end. The location was perfect for us - it is about 5 minutes from Isabel II and 15 minutes from Esperanza.
Other great things about the house: BIG bed, AC in bedroom, Direct tv (though you almost never use it), lots of great books!, beach chairs, umbrella and cooler, spices in the kitchen
Local Recommendations:
Isabel II- Roys for coffee and local gossip
Al's Mar Azul - for yummy bar food, FABULOUS sunsets, drinks, and kareoke
Esperanza - Duffys for Fish Tacos and drinks
Lazy Jack's for drinks
Trade Winds for dinner - my fave!
Mid Island - Next Course for dinner - the small plates are especially good!
Beaches/Other - visit them all! They are all breathtaking and are all different! Get out on Mosquito Pier... it's pretty special and a great place to snorkel.
Our whole rental experience was perfect. We appreciate the owners' commitment to maintaining and sharing such a wonderful place and Renee's (property manager) availability throughout our stay and her friendly and warm attitude.
Other great things about the house: BIG bed, AC in bedroom, Direct tv (though you almost never use it), lots of great books!, beach chairs, umbrella and cooler, spices in the kitchen
Local Recommendations:
Isabel II- Roys for coffee and local gossip
Al's Mar Azul - for yummy bar food, FABULOUS sunsets, drinks, and kareoke
Esperanza - Duffys for Fish Tacos and drinks
Lazy Jack's for drinks
Trade Winds for dinner - my fave!
Mid Island - Next Course for dinner - the small plates are especially good!
Beaches/Other - visit them all! They are all breathtaking and are all different! Get out on Mosquito Pier... it's pretty special and a great place to snorkel.
Our whole rental experience was perfect. We appreciate the owners' commitment to maintaining and sharing such a wonderful place and Renee's (property manager) availability throughout our stay and her friendly and warm attitude.
Owner's Response: Thank you Jennifer for your kind words about our house and Renee. We have worked really hard to make Casa Dos Chivos a special place in Vieques and we're always delighted to get positive feedback such as yours.
Michael & Patrick
Michael & Patrick
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Casa Dos Chivos: A wonderful gem of a villa on the unspoiled island of Vieques
Submitted: March 18, 2012
Stayed: March 2012
Having just returned from a fantastic week on the island of Vieques and Casa Dos Chivos, no photographs can do justice to location overlooking the sea and the north side of the island as well as the thoughtful detail that Michael and Patrick have put into their two-level villa. As one couple, we rented the one-bedroom unit on the top floor and enjoyed sweeping views of sea and sky from our wonderful veranda.
Renee, the manager for the property, greeted us at the airport, helped us collect our rental car and provided us with lots info to get us started. When we arrived the villa was spotlessly clean. Casa Dos Chivos takes your breath away when you step through the door: it is tastefully decorated and so comfy. We love to cook so we appreciated the well outfitted kitchen and gas grille. The set up for our ipod, wifi, and dvd collection with flat screen tv are thoughtful touches - but the library is the best with a wide variety of beach reading to please any taste!
We explored many of the beaches (Blue Beach was our favorite) but loved returning to "our home" at the end of our Vieques adventures. We slept so soundly in the quality king-sized bed and woke up with coffee on the veranda every morning. The hosts provided beach chairs, umbrellas, and coolers so lunch on the beach was easy. The washer and dryer are so convenient, too!
Michael and Patrick also have a great guest guide that is an easy overview of getting oriented on the island - beaches, restaurants, activities are all there. The guest comments are also rich in details making it easy to have a great vacation even as first-time visitors.
We fell in love with the island vibe and can't wait to return to Vieques and Casa Dos Chivos. The people are friendly and kind - we gave a local named Pedro a ride to work one morning and when he saw us at the market 2 days later he gave us a big hello like we were long lost friends. It was a nice experience!
We also fell in love with the horses that seem to be everywhere on the island - especially the little foals with their moms. Amazing! This feels like the real Caribbean experience that we all long for when the weather is tough in the Northeast...warm turquoise waters, soft white sand, warm Easterly breeze and swaying palms trees.
We would suggest flying to Vieques as the ferry is unreliable - there are three airlines that fly into Vieques and we had a great experience with Vieques Air (VAL).
We will happily return to Casa Dos Chivos again!
Renee, the manager for the property, greeted us at the airport, helped us collect our rental car and provided us with lots info to get us started. When we arrived the villa was spotlessly clean. Casa Dos Chivos takes your breath away when you step through the door: it is tastefully decorated and so comfy. We love to cook so we appreciated the well outfitted kitchen and gas grille. The set up for our ipod, wifi, and dvd collection with flat screen tv are thoughtful touches - but the library is the best with a wide variety of beach reading to please any taste!
We explored many of the beaches (Blue Beach was our favorite) but loved returning to "our home" at the end of our Vieques adventures. We slept so soundly in the quality king-sized bed and woke up with coffee on the veranda every morning. The hosts provided beach chairs, umbrellas, and coolers so lunch on the beach was easy. The washer and dryer are so convenient, too!
Michael and Patrick also have a great guest guide that is an easy overview of getting oriented on the island - beaches, restaurants, activities are all there. The guest comments are also rich in details making it easy to have a great vacation even as first-time visitors.
We fell in love with the island vibe and can't wait to return to Vieques and Casa Dos Chivos. The people are friendly and kind - we gave a local named Pedro a ride to work one morning and when he saw us at the market 2 days later he gave us a big hello like we were long lost friends. It was a nice experience!
We also fell in love with the horses that seem to be everywhere on the island - especially the little foals with their moms. Amazing! This feels like the real Caribbean experience that we all long for when the weather is tough in the Northeast...warm turquoise waters, soft white sand, warm Easterly breeze and swaying palms trees.
We would suggest flying to Vieques as the ferry is unreliable - there are three airlines that fly into Vieques and we had a great experience with Vieques Air (VAL).
We will happily return to Casa Dos Chivos again!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Heaven on Earth
Submitted: February 3, 2011
Stayed: January 2011
What can I say? The house is utterly stunning. I knew it was going to be special after looking at the pictures on the website, reading previous reviews and talking with Patrick and Michael but I never imagined it would be quite so spectacular. Everything about the house is pure perfection – the location mid-island and close to markets, the site high on the hill looking out to the north, the roomy open living space and especially the fashionable décor. It could easily be featured in a design magazine. The furnishings, wall decorations and luscious colors of the rooms create an atmosphere of welcome luxury. The kitchen is beautifully equipped and the gas grill on the terrace adds to culinary possibilities. We chose to eat in every night except for one (dinner at Trade Winds in Esperanza on my husband’s birthday) and having breakfast on the porch became one of our favorite times of the day. This was our first visit to Vieques and we’ve fallen completely in love with the island. The beaches are amazing and, even at “high season”, wonderfully unpopulated. We’ve lived and traveled in many parts of the world but have never found a stretch of sand more spectacular than Blue Beach. And then there’s Caracas…and Green Beach…and Sun Bay. You can’t go wrong wherever you choose to set up your beach chair. Bioluminescent Bay is extraordinary; don't under any circumstance miss experiencing the phenomenon of moving your hand through the water and producing flashes of light. One tip: do arrange for your car early. We ran into lots of folks who were unable to secure transportation. We rented from Martineau and that, in itself, was a trip: two gas guzzlers with battery problems left us stranded first at the market and then at the house temporarily. I say temporarily because the 24-hour emergency number provided by the rental company produced speedy results each time. Eventually we got the Jeep Liberty we had originally reserved and from then on we were very happy campers. Finally, this will sound strange but I especially appreciated the well-oiled, easy turning locks to house, gate, and laundry room. I love it when things work they way they’re supposed to. We came to Vieques to escape winter and found a relaxed, friendly island where everyone we met seemed genuinely happy. All our plans for exotic future winter vacations have changed. We know where we’ll be next year if Patrick and Michael will have us.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Submitted: March 14, 2010
Stayed: March 2010
We loved our week at Casa Dos Chivos. Patrick and Michael anticipated our every need, from a well-stocked kitchen to beach towels and beach chairs. The house is as comfortable as it is spacious, clean and beautiful. Karen, the property manager, provided invaluable advice. It was reassuring to know she was just a phone call away.
We made reservations after sending our only child off to college. We learned that an empty nest can be awonderful place -- especially if it is in Vieques and is as well-feathered as Casa Dos Chivos.
We made reservations after sending our only child off to college. We learned that an empty nest can be awonderful place -- especially if it is in Vieques and is as well-feathered as Casa Dos Chivos.
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Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Submitted: January 1, 2010
Stayed: January 2010
We absolutely loved staying at Casa Dos Chivos. This was our 2nd trip to Vieques in 18 months. We fell in love with the island the 1st time and stayed in a nice casita in a good location, becoming initiated to "navigating" life on Vieques; ie, got familiar w/grocery shopping, chose our favorite beaches (Caracas, Navio & Sombe), learned Colmado Mambo had more obscure necessities (eg, Benadryl) than the larger Morales stores, learned our way around the island in general.
For our most recent trip (11/16-12/1/09), Andrew checked out VRBO to see if we could do better than the 1st place in which we stayed for comfort, cleanliness, amenities and location--which had been pretty good. Also, it had to be a "single family home" vs. one in which a studio or 2nd part was rented to strangers. We decided 1 gets what 1 pays for (Dos Chivos was about $200 more per week, but reasonable), and the photos were enticing. Since we knew the various barrios, we liked the convenience of Dos Chivos's location to the road to "our" beaches, the grocery stores, the Tuesday produce market, and to both Isabel II and Esperanza (and the home of "the flan lady", Yvon), while remaining sufficiently isolated and private in a lovely barrio away from main roads, on a hilltop with a fabulous view.
The Website does not do justice to Dos Chivos! It's much lovlier, "classier", larger and even more comfortable than we'd expected! It was ultra-clean, totally comfortable in terms of lay-out, furnishings and amenities (even a fabulous library!), super convenient for getting where we wanted to go, very private w/phenonenal hilltop Atlantic breezes! We used the a/c only once or twice, and were glad it was there. The laundry room is terrific and everything was well-stocked. The beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and cooler were just what we needed! Every cooking accoutrement was at hand. The veranda kept Sioux glued to the view for hours. The feeling of openness was fabulous: the jalousie windows allowed for excellent ventilation and the floor-to-ceiling double-doors made it feel like we weren't even inside.
We had gone there with the idea of talking to a Realtor about buying, but as more days passed during our 2-week stay, we changed our minds. We decided we could not afford a place nearly on par with Dos Chivos + management as great as Karen, so we'd just make DOS CHIVOS our "Vieques 2nd home"! Dos Chivos is exactly what we'd design for ourselves (were we as creative as Michael and Patrick, eg, th
For our most recent trip (11/16-12/1/09), Andrew checked out VRBO to see if we could do better than the 1st place in which we stayed for comfort, cleanliness, amenities and location--which had been pretty good. Also, it had to be a "single family home" vs. one in which a studio or 2nd part was rented to strangers. We decided 1 gets what 1 pays for (Dos Chivos was about $200 more per week, but reasonable), and the photos were enticing. Since we knew the various barrios, we liked the convenience of Dos Chivos's location to the road to "our" beaches, the grocery stores, the Tuesday produce market, and to both Isabel II and Esperanza (and the home of "the flan lady", Yvon), while remaining sufficiently isolated and private in a lovely barrio away from main roads, on a hilltop with a fabulous view.
The Website does not do justice to Dos Chivos! It's much lovlier, "classier", larger and even more comfortable than we'd expected! It was ultra-clean, totally comfortable in terms of lay-out, furnishings and amenities (even a fabulous library!), super convenient for getting where we wanted to go, very private w/phenonenal hilltop Atlantic breezes! We used the a/c only once or twice, and were glad it was there. The laundry room is terrific and everything was well-stocked. The beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and cooler were just what we needed! Every cooking accoutrement was at hand. The veranda kept Sioux glued to the view for hours. The feeling of openness was fabulous: the jalousie windows allowed for excellent ventilation and the floor-to-ceiling double-doors made it feel like we weren't even inside.
We had gone there with the idea of talking to a Realtor about buying, but as more days passed during our 2-week stay, we changed our minds. We decided we could not afford a place nearly on par with Dos Chivos + management as great as Karen, so we'd just make DOS CHIVOS our "Vieques 2nd home"! Dos Chivos is exactly what we'd design for ourselves (were we as creative as Michael and Patrick, eg, th
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