Casa Orquidea WiFi 1 block from the Caribbean – Home 4484289 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Casa Orquidea WiFi 1 block from the Caribbean – Home 4484289
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
You'll be proud to call our renovated 3-bedroom home your place in Vieques --and you'll love the WiFi!
Layout
Two master bedrooms - one has a queen bed and a bath en suite, the other is slightly larger, with a king bed, a desk, seating area looking out on the patio, and a bath directly across the foyer.
Each has a closet, A/C unit, ceiling fan(s), jalousie windows, bedside lighting.
One smaller bedroom has a single bed, ceiling fan, closet, desk, jalousie window, bedside lighting.
In addition, a roll-down bamboo curtain can close off part of the Living Room where a nice fold-out sofa (with a real mattress) creates a comfortable fourth sleeping niche, with A/C, ceiling fan, and big windows.
Both tiled baths have large counters, two wash basins, great lighting, stone-tiled shower stall, exhaust fan.
The outside shower, enclosed by a variety of flowering vines, may become your preferred alternative to boring, inside hygiene --a rainfall showerhead, plenty of hot and cold water, and great big sky above.
The Living Room has a really nice couch, big rocking chairs, game table, TV with a DVD/VCR, A/C, ceiling fans, jalousie windows.
The completely new Kitchen meets "mainland" standards, with tiled work counters, mahogany dining counters, lots of cabinets, all the equipment.
The Front Porch has nice wicker seating and a ceiling fan.
The Patio has chaise lounges, rattan chairs, picnic table. Lots of nice plants, flowering and fruit trees, lots of friendly visitors: all sorts of birds, countless geckos, the occasional kitty cat and every so often a local iguana.
Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fans and Windows
No matter what the season, you'll be comfortable at Casa Orquidea! Our favorite is opening all the screened windows and enjoying the steady Trade Winds that blow from front to back, but the A/C and ceiling fans are sure nice to have in the summertime.
Fully Equipped Home Kitchen
Having a proper kitchen gives you the convenient, economical option of enjoying any meal you want right at home. We have a large refrigerator, microwave, gas range and oven, a Weber "Q" gas grill, as well as garbage disposal --good sharp knives, a coffee machine, a blender, a toaster, and lots of other tools are also here for you to use, plus all the utensils and dishes you'll probably ever need.
While on the subject of meals....breakfast with the hummingbirds out on the patio is a great way to start the day! Packing a cooler with homemade sandwiches (on bread just baked around the corner) for lunch improves even Vieques beaches. And sitting around one of our dining tables, inside or out, is a great time to share details of the day's adventures, especially if it's over grilled fish caught that day and some ice cold Medalla's.
Laundry Room
Our full-sized washer and dryer let you pack light --remember, the dress code in Vieques is ultra-casual-- and helps keep piles of clean, dry towels ready. The slop-sink can also come in handy.
Beautiful Landscaping
Every day will provide a new discovery in the many tropical plants surrounding Casa Orquidea. Go ahead, cut a few and fill one of our vases --the snips are in the drawer to the right of the sink.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, 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 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
John P.
- Calendar last updated:
- 26 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 13 reviews
Very Good
13 reviews
- Excellent
- 9
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Wonderful Place to Stay in Paradise”
Karen and John, Thank you so much for opening up your home to us. Everything that you provided was very helpful and your housekeeper was very good. We enjoyed being able to walk down to the strip a… More
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“beautiful house in great location”
We had a great time in Vieques. Casa Orquidea is close to all the great beaches in the south of Vieques and walking distance to the Malecon, where you can find restaurants and bars. Casa Orquidea is a… More
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“Great Location”
Casa Orquidea is perfectly located, walking distance from el Malecon - Great dinning . The House is big, nice bathrooms and very nice Kitchen. The owners are extremely nice, and easy to contact. They … More
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“Paradise indeed”
Our family of 5 and a friend spent 4 glorious days at Casa Orquidea in December. The owners were extremely helpful in providing information about Vieques and about "getting to Vieques". Th… More
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“Unforgettable Trip in Paradise”
My wife and I couldn't have asked for a better stay in Vieques. Both the house and the island were amazing! The house was fantastic! It is located right in the heart of everything; dining, shopp… More
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“Great Caribbean Vacation House!”
John and Karen have a great house on a beautiful secluded island. The house is equipped with all the amenities you need for a great beach vacation. The car is great to get around to all the different … More
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Response from the owner Mr. Samolis --thanks, and glad you enjoyed your stay. You were wise to get your rental car reserved and delivered to the house --glad we could help on that.
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“Repeat Visitor to Casa Orquidea”
I have enjoyed Vieques and, the Plunkets home so much over the years that I have vacationed there four times. If you're looking for a Caribbean vacation with beautiful beaches, peace and quite, a… More
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“Comfortable, homey, perfect location”
Vieques, particularly the town of Esperanza, is a great mix of relaxation and adventure. This house matches that type of vacation. While it's a stone's throw from bars and restaurants, it … More
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“Great Service...until you get to the house”
John and Karen were very responsive and friendly when setting up using their rental on Vieques. They provided information on how to get to Vieques from the main island, things to do, places to eat, w… More
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Response from the owner Karen and I are mortified that you and your girlfriend had such a difficult and dissapointing time --we will refund half of your $500 rent and invite you to come try Casa Orquidea again as our guest. Regrettably, I did not see your email. You and your firend ran into a perfect storm of adverse circumstances, for which we offer sincere apology. We try to provide a great place --use it ourselves quite frequently and have many loyal guests-- but we failed in your case, clearly. We flew down to Vieques on March 15, returned the 22nd and have addressed most of the problems: -- re-emphasized to the cleaning team that toilet paper, paper towels, and A/C on is always the rule for arriving guests. Trash is regularly hauled away --guests who left as you arrived were total slobs, sorry -- re-assembled proper set of A/C remote controls. (A/C guy says he went by, no one home, but he should have left the new one for you, sorry.) -- dishwasher pump finally came in, and should be installed this week. months-long comedy of errors getting this done, but we will be putting "dishwasher" back on the website very soon. --fixed the showerhead, not sure what happened there --didn't use the kayak last trip, had no idea it had been damaged, but will address this I'm off, to re-read "Don't Stop The Carnival" --it may make this fiasco seem less awful.
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“Casa Orquidea”
Great place. It's much larger than the pictures on the internet showed. The location is great, easy walk into Esperanza for restraunts. There is a starfruit tree in the back which was loaded with… More
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with JOHN (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.
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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 JOHN 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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Or send JOHN (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
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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 JOHN (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. JOHN (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 JOHN (the owner) before booking?
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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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- 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 JOHN (the owner) a message.
If JOHN (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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