La Finca Caribe


We just returned from a glorious week in Vieques where we stayed at La Finca. What an incredible find! La Finca is the perfect combination of restful, beautiful, rustic, comfortable and completely charming!

Corky and Bill (owners) are ideal hosts - they are both so warm, friendly and knowledgeable. They happily answer all questions you have and their guidance is invaluable! They can help you plan your day, help you choose a great beach or restaurant or anything else you might want. They have snorkel gear, beach chairs, sandals, boogie-boards, etc all of which they loan their guests as though you were their family or friends (which you will be by the time you leave if not sooner!).

We stayed in Casa Nueva which is spacious, clean, well-equipped and very comfortable for the three of us. The two private outdoor showers were a true highlight for us. The house had everything we needed including a complete kitchen, plenty of fans for great night-time sleeping, and a covered outdoor porch where we ate every meal - there’s even a Weber grill if you feel like grilling!

The grounds of La Finca are as well-cared for as their guests. The landscape is lush and beautiful and, despite it’s grooming, somehow remains just wild enough to not feel fussy. There are all kinds of tropical plants and flowers as well as a bountiful star-fruit tree and plenty of coconuts.

The pool is alluring and refreshing at the beginning and end of the beach day. It offers you the perfect swim to wake yourself up before you head off to a gorgeous beach and a lovely way to relax as another incredible day on Vieques comes to a close.

La Finca is truly that perfect home-base in paradise!!

The location of la finca is excellent...not more than 15 minutes to anywhere on the island...travel narrow uncrowded two lane roads, dirt as you near the beaches...everything was hassle free...we found the local population to be friendly and accommodating....the grounds are spectacular...a sensual delight...GREEN and BLUE ...we ate our filled of star fruits and coconuts picked on the property...the sound of the rain on the tin roof at night and the view which we had from our bed each morning of the sunrise over the jungle vegetation to the sea are with me still....star viewing from our deck or the pool at night was amazing....Corky and Bill are available and filled with humor and helpful facts from snorkeling spots to dining...it is only a short walk to the Chez Shack, where once a week its owner barbecues and fills the air with steel drum band music...the other guest were like-minded and even though the property was fully booked with kids as well, we rarely interacted without intention...the house was simple but efficient,colorful and CLEAN....I thought I might want accommodations right on the beach, but this property is the heart of the island with views and the sounds of the Caribbean... a feeling of living outdoors ....we are talking about returning soon. Thanks Corky and Bill!! PS: Rent a jeep in advance.

My girlfriend and I chose this place because of 3 major characteristics we had ascertained from this website and a few others: privacy, food (and drink) preparation facilities, and a overall sense of authenticity about the place.

We scored, big-time. Paul and Jodi were impeccable hosts, not only fulfilling smaller request, but selflessly offering endless amounts of advice, tips, equipment, and good company. We stayed at the cabanita, which was very clean and comfortable and the private roofless shower was a big plus. Definitely more privacy than the Casita, which is right off the main house and showers.The larger houses are tantalizingly setup for a larger group or family trip.

La Finca is a place where you can unplug and really feel like you're on vacation. If you can't go a day without TV, AC, or WiFi without going stir crazy, then you might want to find a more typical motel type of place. However, for us, the extraordinary main house, with its comfortable and airy living room, panoramic decks with hammocks and wicker chairs, and fully outfitted kitchen was a home-away-from-home, quite literally. Some people loath cooking and couldn't imagine relaxation and food-prep in the same sentence. But for you chefs out there, the facilities are top notch and we often out-did the local eateries on Finca's porch-side Weber grill. One evening, "stranded" at the property due to Vieques' gasoline shortages, I was forced to make cocktails out of rum and fresh-squeezed starfruit from the tree at the edge of the lawn for us and other guests that happened to be milling about. Writing my own "Run Diaries" I suppose.

Bottom line: A stunning and captivating property, with a great vibe and fantastic managers. Recommended for all travels who want a more unique and social lodging experience as opposed to a more compartmentalized hotel or resort setup. For us, a perfect blend of privacy and community. We cannot wait to return.

We arrived at Vieques from Fajardo after experiencing the unparalleled beauty of El Yunque and were looking forward to seeing the beaches. Once we arrived at La Finca, Paul welcomed us cordially and showed us the grounds. Beautiful and well put together were my first thoughts. We stayed in the Casita right by the main house and after several minutes of unpacking, we were headed off for provisions and to get a better sense of the island. Paul helped with directions and offered advice on where to go first.
The central location of La Finca Caribe was truly convenient and the atmosphere was a combination of the mellow and bohemian virtues I value in seaside living. The animals on the property were amazing and early one morning, wild horses made their presence felt on the premises. The hospitality shown to us was like no other and we look forward to returning with a bigger group to take advantage of the larger guest houses.