Short version: great house, great owner, better than advertised, more below. But first, Vieques itself (first trip) is so organically rich, real, lived-in and and un-touristy I almost hate to say so publicly lest I contribute to spoiling it. This home is in a very-safe-feeling area of houses (some fancy, some knockabout) about a 10 ish minute stroll down a hill looking out over the sea, past occupied (not just vacation) houses, wandering chickens and horses, and the occasional friendly neighborhood dog, to the Ferry Dock. Great, responsive and helpful owner provided many useful suggestions by messaging which helped us make the most of a last-minute plan change which diverted us from a planned trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico instead to Vieques due to a passport glitch -- super way above and beyond feedback and advises from a remote owner. Interior of the home was perfectly clean, everything worked, furnishings tasteful and in nice shape, beds comfortable, kitchen good for cooking -- all better than hoped. We loved many things about Vieques -- one can find an empty beach -- repeat: empty beach! -- the ratio of tourists to locals is low, you can drink the water, feels very safe, the wandering horses are mind-blowing -- but the overall is that Vieques is a real, not a manufactured, experience. If you want an island that is the equivalent of a fenced off all-inclusive or a Disney package experience, it's very probably not for you. Now, one huge caveat: vehicle. We got very, very lucky and found a vehicle to rent after we got to the island, but it was just dumb luck. To see the many, many beaches you practically MUST have a motorized transport and these are at a premium. One way told us the way to visit Vieques is first to confirm a car, then to confirm a house, and then to buy the air. Sounds about right to me. You don't need much of a vehicle -- a golf cart will do (car is better) -- nothing is more than about 20 minutes away at 35 mph from anything else -- but there are many things you won't see if you don't have a vehicle. Writing this, I wish I were back there now. Oh, and the best time to see the bioluminscent bay is when there is no moon but we went at half moon and it was still magical. Bon voyage.

This charming villa is close to everything you need, but also far away enough to feel secluded. It has all the amenities you could ask for (and more!). I stayed for an indulgent three weeks on the island and I felt like this was my home. There is a private entrance, brand new AC in the master, two patios (one with full sun off the master and one in front with plenty of shade), a giant kitchen, dishwasher, outdoor dining... everything! Regina, the owner, was so helpful with local events and restaurants. Having traveled to Vieques many times, I was surprised how many new spots she was able to show me! I loved every one of them! To top it off, she would periodically stop by and leave things on my patio... bananas from the yard, freshly baked biscotti and banana bread...! I highly recommend Villa Tres Palmas. There is a familiarity and comfort about Regina’s home that is unmatched anywhere else on the island.

This lovely apartment on Vieques was exactly what I hoped. Regina, my host, was lovely, helpful and kind. The apartment was beautifully decorated and equipped with everything needed to have a beach holiday. I will definitely book with Regina again. Note: The beautiful yard and wide patio were perfect for morning reading and yoga. You could walk to the beach.

Nuestra estancia en Villa tres Palmas fue excelente. Una casa maravillosa para las mejores vacaciones en Vieques.

We never met our landlord in person, but we were better served than in other occasions! The house is in a safe and beautiful area, not top far from town. Anyway, you need a car to stay mobile. The furniture is in good condition and the kitchen appliances are in working order. Once, we had a water outage, but quickly our landlord informed us about the background and when it is available again. We can definitely recommend this place for its reliability and cleanliness. The only downside was that Internet access is limited to the bedrooms.

We arrived following our host's instructions and everything was as listed. It's a very roomy 2 bedroom, 2 bath home which was great considering we traveled with our grown son. The street was nice and quiet except for the lovely night songs of the coquis. The house itself was situated close enough to town and with our rental car we were able to get to the awesome beaches. The kitchen is roomy so that everyone can pitch in to make a great meal. It's well stocked with pans, dishes, glasses, etc. . . With a quick trip to the grocery you're all set. I hope to come again one day.

Charming house, lovely views from a cool and private hillside in the cozy north shore neighborhood of Bravos de Boston. We felt safe at all times. The owner was very helpful - she lives on the property and is very unobtrusive. She is on the property if needed but otherwise we did not see her. She provided a lot of helpful information about the island. Already booked our return trip next year!

My family spent a week in Vieques at Villa Tres Palmas and had an amazing vacation. The villa was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Everything felt new. The kitchen was well equipped, beds were very comfortable and bathrooms were bright and spotless. The yard was pretty and we enjoyed a night dining on the terrace under the stars. Regina, the owner, was very helpful and able to provide a lot of great recommendations. We can't wait to come back to Vieques and Villa Tres Palmas.

My husband, 16 year old son and I stayed at Villa Tres Palmas for 3 nights in March 2015 and absolutely loved it. The apartment was spacious, comfortable and well-appointed. It sits on a hill surrounded by a nicely tended yard overlooking hills with a view of the ocean in the distance. There is a large patio equipped with a table and 4 chairs, as well as two comfortable lounge chairs. The bedrooms both had good air conditioners which we only used at night, since there was a lovely breeze blowing most of the time. Both bathrooms were very nice with plenty of space. I liked the bath towels so much that I’m going to look for some at home! The property is in a local neighborhood with lots of local character (including wild horses!), a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk from town. There is also apparently a small beach within walking distance. We mostly drove, so we could visit different parts of the island. I’m not sure I’d want to walk on those narrow, hilly roads at night anyway, although daytime would be fine. There was a washer and dryer for guests to use, as well as several nice beach chairs and a cooler for trips to any of Vieques’ numerous beautiful beaches. I can’t think of a single thing we wanted that hadn’t been provided. The owners, Regina and Tom, were really nice and incredibly helpful. They know the island well, and were available with suggestions and recommendations when we needed them (Regina even gave me her cell so I could text her with questions while we were out exploring!) but were otherwise completely unobtrusive. I would stay at Villa Tres Palmas again in a heartbeat, and would recommend it to anyone visiting the island.

Great location and perfectly maintained property. Highly recommend this rental for couples and families.