I will say it was just perfect. The location is exceptional, with a beautiful view, and peaceful environment. The beach in front is very pretty and pleasant, and perfect to go on morning or afternoon walks. It is an open style house to enjoy nature, so it is important that you all go aware and prepared to deal with bugs, midnight sounds, and possible storms, but none of it counteracts all of the amazing experiences this house has to offer. And Vieques is just extraordinary.

Also Karen was so helpful and attentive to everything me and my party needed I am coming back for sure

Encantada was unbelievably beautiful. Waking up every morning with an open air stunning view was amazing. The concrete style house makes for a fun setting for large gatherings or a wedding. We got married in front of the house which was a gorgeous setting for a wedding ceremony. The beach in front although rocky is also a great setting for pictures. There is an impressive industrial kitchen which was great for cooking for the whole family. The outdoor showers in each room are also a fun touch. We did have an issue that the pool wasn’t fully filtering but that was fixed towards the end of our stay. Also, beware of the bugs. All of the rooms are open air and the house is well equip with candles and off but I got at least 30-40 bug bites (mosquitos and nociums) on my arms the first night. We plan on coming back with a group of people for our anniversary in the future. The town of Esperanza was very friendly and had great food. We also caught fresh grouper on a fishing trip, had a local in town fillet them for us and then grilled them at the house. This was our best meal of the trip! The owners at Encantada are extremely friendly and worked with us throughout several different rescheduling processes for our wedding. People like this deserve the utmost regards and praise.

We love it so much this is the second year we are back. Encantada is the perfect space to gather responsibility as everything is open and everyone has room to spread out. For sunrise lovers, sunset lovers, nature lovers, beauty lovers, fun lovers, Encantada is your perfect stay with Karen being the perfect hostess making sure all is set up to your needs. Everything ran smoothly at the airport for our flights in and out. If you manage to get out of the enchantment of the house, we recommend three musts: The biobay experience, Red Beach, and Black beach.

We had an amazing time! The property has an excellent location- walk to town, walk to beach. Architecture and design of the house makes you feel in paradise in every single corner with amazing views of the ocean, green scenery, horses cruising by. The pool is something else; we spent most of the days and nights in the pool! Would definitely come back!

Super comfortable, great beaches right in front of the house, amazing pool. Short drive (or long walk) into town with plenty of wonderful restaurants. Vieques is back and looking good.

Beautifully designed while capturing surreal scenery! Not one guest was unimpressed!

My review is similar to the others - first the house and views are better than the photos, truly a very special place. We spent sunsets on the rooftop, as well as star gazing at night (amazing clear sky), and long days in the luxurious pool. The location is also fantastic as it's isolated and private, but walking distance to the mercado. Vieques in general is very lovely and we enjoyed exploring the island and sampling everything from local cuisine (the food truck court is great) to fine dining at Cafe Del Mar. Highly recommend renting a car. And like the others said, mosquitos and bugs are part of the experience. The bugs were hilarious (not abundant but big and scary) and manageable, the mosquitos pretty bad but the house provides lots of fans and sprays to help. Karen is a gem and both Daniel and Tania were wonderful to communicate with. And like someone else said, while the house can sleep many people (sofa beds abound), it's really a 5 bedroom, with 4 ensuite. Also absolutely loved the outdoor showers. Overall a terrific find.

Karen was so helpful and made checking in easy. The property was just as I thought it would be, based on the photos. Spacious, clean, lots of room for everyone to spread out and not be crowded at all. The pool was perfect! Great for laps and just lounging around. There was a coffee maker, dishwasher, large fridge and freezer, two sets of washers & dryers, and a couple of hairdryers. Having beach chairs, a cooler and plentiful towels was a bonus. Located an easy few minute drive to town, and just a minute to the beach in front of the house. It will be hard to top this place!

Las palabras no pueden describir el sentido de satisfacción que ofrece su estadía, desde el espacio hasta cada y uno de los escenas que ofrecen sus recorridos. Súper recomendada!

The house is beautiful, comfortable, a DREAM. Location is privileged, close to all beautiful beaches and to Esperanza town. Karen, the manager, was excellent, helpful and always available for our needs. The only drawback (for us) is that the house is ”eco-friendly” :::: no A/C, not that bad because the breeze from the ocean kept the house ventilated and fresh. BUT! having no windows or screens, made us vulnerable to unexpected insect visitors: mosquitoes, spiders, baby cockroaches crawling in our beds, salamanders, lizards, beautiful butterflies... is like being in a concrete tent, completely exposed to nature and, this my friends, is part of the adventure. Believe me, is worth it and you won’t regret renting this house. You will take home beautiful and hilarious memories to share with your friends and families!

This. Place. !!! From beginning to end our experience at Encantada was a dream. Yes, the pictures are stunning but they honestly cant begin to capture everything it really has to offer. The open air layout allowed for this stay to be unlike any other. Waking up, naturally, in the morning with a soft breeze and the sounds of the ocean followed by, coffee in bed watching horses gently run across the beach was a perfect start to every day in Vieques. Never having been to Vieques before we relied quite a bit on Tania and Daniel, to say that they were helpful on all fronts would be a huge under statement! They were more then willing to answer any and all questions, give wonderful recommendations and their welcoming, friendly attitude really helped to set the tone of our whole trip. The PDF they provided served as our guide for all things! Bars (Lazy Jack’s) Beaches (Playa La Chiva) Sailing Charters (Sun Bay Shuffle) just to name a few. I have to say one of my favorite activities was the sailing charter to Sun Bay. Captain McCoy (aka Matthew McConaughey’s island twin) and his first mate Pauly were AMAZING. Captain McCoys wife, Chrissy, was a joy to work with while booking this and prepared a phenomenal lunch for us while we were on board! The views while sailing and when anchored were magical, the rum punch was delicious, and of everything we did on Vieques this would be my #1 MUST DO. Back to the house! The kitchen and living room set ups were on point, perfectly conducive for any size party. We cooked breakfast at the house each morning while we listened to music (1 portable speaker provided) and had mimosas. We grilled in the evening and all ate around the beautiful, community style table. We could all be together and didn’t have to worry about large party dinner reservations, I think this was key! The couches were also clutch after a long day in the sun (and a long night at Lazy Jacks)! My favorite hangout in the house though was definitely the pool. I’m pretty sure we didn’t leave the infinity pool and lounge chairs for the entire first two days. Lastly, I cant talk about Encantada without mentioning the outdoor showers. They were exceptional. Encantada was magic. Vieques was a once in a lifetime vacation for a perfect mixture of relaxation and fun. I would recommend Encantada at the highest level!!!

Wonderful place to stay with views of the beach and sounds of the ocean and wildlife. Loved getting a shower under the stars and cooking in the elaborate kitchen. The pool was amazing and our kids didn't want to get out of the water.

Where do I begin...I stayed at Encantada for a few days for my Bachelorette party and needless to say, it was the best vacation of my life. To say that the pictures don't do it justice is a huge understatement. As we walked in, we were all speechless at the views we were going to wake up to, the modern design, and the cleanliness of the house. We had 15 people staying at Encantada, and with the vastness of the house, you wouldn't have even known there were that many girls in one house! The safety of the house was also a huge pro for us, with 15 girls celebrating a bachelorette on an island we've never been to, the multiple doors and locks made us all feel immediately safe. Not only did we feel safe while in the house, but we also felt super comfortable walking around Esperanza (the nearby town). We could all walk down the street for drinks, lunch, dinner etc. easily. Prior to arriving in Vieques, Daniel was extremely helpful and prompt in responding to our questions. Not only would he answer my emails in a timely manner, but the information that he prepared and provided to us was invaluable. He had a very organized PDF of general information about the island, where to eat, where to drink, a list and description of each beach, certain excursions that were must-dos, taxi numbers, travel information, car rental locations etc. We referenced this PDF at least once a day, and none of their recommendations disappointed! Once we arrived at Encantada, their property manager Karen met us at the house upon arrival (after setting up a taxi to pick us up from the airport!). Karen was extremely helpful, personable and a great resource for us while on the island. She responded to our texts quickly and with pleasure. She was very organized and prepared with all of the information we were going to need for the week set out for us as we arrived. One day, we went on a horseback riding tour around the island through Esperanza Riding Company (another recommendation we found on the PDF). Let me tell you, from the trails through the woods, to the streets, to the beaches (even the black sand beach) this was more than I could have expected. Elizabeth was knowledgeable and super helpful for our inexperienced riders! Although I tried to put my experience into words, it is very hard to do so. This was the most amazing place I have ever stayed, the nicest people and the most beautiful island I've visited. I would highly recommend staying at Encantada over and over again!

To say this trip was worth it is the understatement of the year. I (easily) convinced a group of my girlfriends to go with me for a long weekend. The owners, Tania & Daniel, were SO helpful and responsive as we figured out logistics about where to reserve a rental car, how to get to the island (Plane > Ferry), and what to expect as far as grocery shopping. In fact, only hours after Tania told me she and Daniel had a local chef, Beverly Davenport, cater dinner for them consisting of paella & tropical fruit crumble (YUM), did I connect with Beverly myself to ask about her availability. Another decision I highly recommend, as Beverly was a dream and knew her way all around Encantada–making it a relaxing evening filled with fresh seafood and smiles at the big dining room table. Upon arriving on the island, Karen, the Property Manager, had a cab waiting for us. She met us at the house to answer any questions we had and make us feel right at home. She was the sweetest and answered my text inquiring about island yoga within seconds later that weekend. The pictures on this listing are obviously to die for, but let me tell you, the views are even better in person. We woke up each morning to the sunrise (you can pull down the blinds if you want but I recommend the warm island breeze), spent our days going from pool to ocean (again, the PDF provided was SO helpful here for figuring out which beaches to explore), and ended our nights cuddled up on the couches (with a bottle of wine) watching the sun set before heading up to bed. Concrete floors and walls made cleaning up a breeze. Fans were strategically placed in each room to keep the bugs away. And, the fridge is giant, meaning plenty of room for Medallas (a light local beer). When we wanted to go out for lunch or dinner we ended up referencing the Encantada instagram as it had pictures of food/drinks and helped us decide on where to go. I highly recommend Robin's for a $10, 32 oz. mojito and Tin Box for fresh sushi or BBQ (yes bbq AND sushi). Another thing we did from the PDF was the Bio Bay tour through Abe's. If you haven't seen this phenomenon, it is definitely worth it–although make sure you go during a new moon! I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Encantada (or Vieques)! Never have I ever felt at home so quickly. Counting down the days until we can go back...

The house was fabulous and Karen was supremely helpful. We had a group of 12 and the house fit us perfectly with each couple having their own space. The open downstairs allows people from the pool, kitchen, and couches to all be part of the action. The sunsets are magical whether from the house or the beach in front of the property. The pool is honestly where we spent most of our time and it was great for lounging in the sun or floating in a tube and reading. The house’s location allows people to walk to Esperanza without needing a car. It really is an ideal house for a group of people that wants to be around each other but still allows for privacy for people/couples. The house was ready when we arrived, clean, and came well equipped to cook throughout our stay. If you have a large group this house is ideal and we highly recommend this property and Karen, the property manager, to anyone looking for a perfect place in Vieques.

We just returned from our stay at Villa Encantada. The home and property are so unique that there really are no words, or pictures, that can quite capture all the wonderful feels. It’s truly a place you must experience to get the full picture. The home is completely open air living. The kitchen/dining/living area merge seamlessly with the pool area. All which overlook the beautiful ocean, palms and view of wild horses grazing. The landscaping that lines the path to the beach is resort beautiful. We had many ultimate frisbee games on the large grassy area. We were a group of 16 traveling with kids age 11-19. The house comfortably slept and housed us all. Everyone slept so well with the fresh open air. The kitchen is well supplied and the owners also have many beach accessories- chair, coolers, towels, etc which is very useful. We rented 3 jeeps for our group and the garage was handy in storing the jeep’s hardtops or parking the jeeps inside with roof off if rain threatened. We would also walk to Esperanza at night for dinner which was a perfect walking distance away. There’s also a colmado walking distance that the kids enjoyed walking to and purchasing treats. The sunsets on the rooftop and by the pool are priceless. The house and property are super private which is unique being on such a large oceanfront plot of land. Daniel, Tania And Karen were all super wonderful to communicate with. Daniel responded to my original inquiry within minutes and answered all questions thoroughly and with care. They all went out of their way to accommodate us- we are so appreciative! This my immediate family’s second time to vieques and my sisters and their families first. Vieques is a beautiful place to visit and explore but staying at Villa Encatada was definitely the highlight for all! We hope we have the privelege to return! Thank you so much for an amazing week!

Thanks for a beautiful stay!