Casa de Kathy - Walk to the Beach/BioBay – Home 6787261 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Casa de Kathy - Walk to the Beach/BioBay – Home 6787261
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
This charming two bedroom apartment, which sleeps five, is on the first floor of Casa de Kathy. Casa de Kathy is located in Esperanza, the PREMIER tourist area on the south coast of Vieques. We are a 5-7 minute walk to the town beach and a 15 minute to walk to Sun Bay. We are a fifteen minute ride to Playa Caracas (Red Beach) in the Wildlife Refuge. On the boardwalk ("malecon"), only two blocks away from the apartment, you will find reefs for snorkeling, restaurants, shops, and BioBay tours. One block away there is a convenience store and a bakery.
The owner, Kathy, lives on the second floor and is available to orient you to the beaches and advise you on your tour to the world's best bioluminescent bay! Since 2003, Casa de Kathy has been rated EXCELLENT on Tripadvisor. Great value for families…children welcome. Kathy promotes sustainable, green business practices.
THE APARTMENT INCLUDES:
Queen bed, two twins and a sofa bed (sleeps five) ** AC and wall fans in all rooms ** Living room with sofa bed ** Large, fully-equipped kitchen ** Spacious tiled bathroom ** Quality linens, beach towels, beach chairs & coolers, portable barbecue grill ** Decorated with Caribbean artwork ** Great wifi connection ** Personal DVD player and movies ** Guidebooks and maps ** Outside dining area ** Use of second floor balcony with panoramic ocean view ** Pack & play crib
GREAT LOCATION:
We are located on a quiet, residential street in Esperanza where tropical flowers and fruit trees are abundant. Great ocean views, sunsets and breezes from the main balcony. Walk, bike or take taxis to your destination … car not necessary. If you decide to rent a car, there is on-street parking in front of the apartment.
Minimum stay varies from 1-4 nights, depending with the season. One and two night reservations are often accepted for bookings when your arrival is within 2-3 weeks. Sleeps up to 5 people. We recommend no more than 4 guests for longer rentals.
BEACHES, BIOBAY AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Beaches Near By:
Good Beaches within walking distance from Casa de Kathy
• Esperanza Beach (7 minutes walking).
• Sun Bay, Media Luna, Navio (between 20 to 60 minutes walking)
• Coco Beach (7 minutes)
Good Snorkeling within walking distance
• Under the long pier in Esperanza
• Cayo Afuera (Outside Key), the island in front of the restaurants, is the best close-by snorkeling. Rent a kayak or borrow my dive ring to avoid being hit by a boat.
• Shore in front of the Malecon (get in at Bananas and swim west towards Trade Winds).
• Coco Beach is west of the Malecon and has good snorkeling. Black Sand Beach – One hour to walk there and come back leisurely.
Beaches in the eastern Wildlife Refuge (formerly the U.S. Navy base):
All the refuge beaches have pretty white sand and are good swimming and snorkeling.
• Playa Caracas (renamed Red Beach by the Navy). Snorkel on the east side (left).
• Playa La Chiva (Blue Beach). snorkel on the east side of the big island in the bay and along shore on the sandy point in front of the island.
• Playa La Plata (Silver Beach).
You need a car or bike to get to these beaches. Taxis to Red Beach: $15 for two people each way, $20 for four. Taxis to Blue Beach: $45 up to three people.
North & West Coast Beaches - Playa Gallito (just before the airport), the beach on the east side of the Mosquito Pier and the end of the pier, and Playa Arenas (Green Beach) are popular for swimming and snorkeling.
Bio Bay Tours / Snorkeling Trips - One of Vieques’ most famous and enjoyable attractions is the “Bio-Bay”. It is best experienced with little or no moon.
• Abe's Bio Bay & Snorkeling
• JAK Water Sports (clear bottom kayaks)
• Melaya's Bio Bay Tours
• Taino Bio Bay Tours
• Bieke Eco-Tours
• Fun Brothers
• Island Adventures (electric & paddle boat)
Horseback Riding:
Esperanza Riding Company – trails on the coast and behind Esperanza
Taxi Horses - trails along beaches and hills on the north coast near the airport
Sea Gate Hotel - trails outside of Isabel II, near ferry dock
Other Attractions - I recommend a trip to the Conde Mirasol Fort & Museum and the Punta Mula Lighthouse in Isabel II. It is also worth a trip to the Puerto Ferro archaeological site north of the entrance to Sun Bay, about a quarter of a mile on the left. In the west, visit the 375 year old ceiba tree, Mosquito pier, the ecumenical chapel & Laguna Kiani.
SHOPPING AND OTHER STUFF:
Stores - El Dulce Panaderia (bakery) and Colmado Lydia (variety store) -one block away. La Tienda Verde (Green Store) at the entrance of Esperanza is a bigger variety store.
Spanish Language - If you are a native English-speaker and also know some Spanish, be brave and USE IT. Although many people in Vieques understand English, they will appreciate you trying to speak their primary language.
ATM’s – There are two ATM’s in the banks in Isabel II. And a few private ones in Esperanza.
Unlimited Wi-Fi is available.
Recycling We recycle aluminum, plastic, cardboard and paper.
Best Radio Station: 90.1 Radio Vieques
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Mountain Views
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Iron
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Kathy G.
- Average reply time:
- 40 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 13 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Reviews
Very Good
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“What more could you ask for?”
Kathy has obviously been doing this for a while - pretty much everything we needed was right within reach including beach chairs, towels, AC and fans, kitchen and bath supplies, TV, music and a fascin… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Ken and his family were happy, laid back guests and were a pleasure to host. They did not rent a car but took a taxi to our famous Playa Caracas in the Wildlife Refuge to do some snorkeling. They also walked to the Esperanza beach and snorkeled at the pier. I enjoyed getting to know them.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great! Mangos, cute pets, and great location.”
We stayed here for two weeks during our honeymoon in June of 2015. Kathy was very friendly and helpful. She was always willing to discuss/provide tips on the best beaches, places to eat, or how to ge… More
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Response from the owner Thanks to Brian and Brie for this very positive review. I enjoyed hosting them. I do need to clarify that they did NOT stay in the two bedroom apartment which has a full kitchen, living room and two bedrooms. The studio accommodates two people. Also note that both apartments have modern air conditioners and fans in every room making them very comfortable. Guests are encouraged to use all of the amenities, including the AC whenever they wish. Kathy
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Kathy (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Kathy (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Kathy (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Kathy the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Kathy (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Kathy (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Kathy (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Kathy (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kathy (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Kathy (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Kathy (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kathy (the owner) a message.
If Kathy (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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