Casa Blanca Rustica

The House and Location

Our family lives in the metropolitan Boston area. What we wanted in our Vieques vacation home was a completely different scene from the artificial world of the city, the crowded, noisy, urban environment, (which we also love, for reasons, you, an urban dweller, might understand).

We wanted to get closer to nature; we yearned for unlimited views of peach and lavender sunrises and sunsets hovering over the blue green waters of the Caribbean, on the less populated southern shores of the island. We wanted to see long vistas of sea and sky, of rolling hills, strolling livestock, meadows, and pastureland. We wanted privacy, quiet, and calm, away from ambient lighting, so we could pull up the deck chairs, spot the Milky Way and planets, and count shooting stars (we counted 13 one night!). We knew from renting on Vieques for five years that this was not asking too much.

We wanted to live comfortably, while surrounded by lush tropical greenery, away from noisy neighbors, and pick mangos and limns right from the balcony, from our own fruit trees.

We also needed the spice of funky Esperanza with it's shops and bars, the dive shop, and kayak rentals . Mostly we wanted the short drive (5 minutes) to the beauteous mile-long, palm shaded Sun Bay beach, In other words, no Bravos de Boston for us! (We already live in the real Boston)!

Luckily, we got what we dreamed of ( youll like it too!). Whats our Vieques home like? Paradise. Its a secluded, light- filled, 8 acre hideaway, nestled in gently sloping hills with views of the Caribbean, Goat island and Esperanza. At about 400 feet above sea level we enjoy the cooling embrace of trade winds, [especially on the hottest days!] . The house is surrounded by tropical plants and flowers, and is so very quiet.... contented horses and cattle eye us with curiosity as they graze. The Great Room At 30 x30 feet with its 14' high, wood- beamed ceilings, the Great Room is a perfect acoustic shell for listening to music. Sometimes we crank the boombox, push back the furniture, and dance on the white tile floor. We love the open kitchen/dining area, which accommodates cooks and kibitzers alike. The kitchen is well stocked with all the tools needed to turn out fabulous meals. The Great Room area, with lots of light, is just right for reading and TV viewing. We have a separate corner for setting up our laptop, or , for playing cards, or doing a puzzle. To complete the picture, the interior is cool white, the furniture.. rattan, the paintings.. original water colors of the Island.

Amenities

The house is on two floors, surrounded by porches and balconies, sleeps 6-8

First floor Great Room, One bedroom with double bed, and One with twin beds opening onto the 70 foot balcony, large shared bath.

Downstairs: Master Bedroom with king size bed, built in closets, large bath
en suite; Also..
One bedroom / bath combination, with twin beds; laundry room and enclosed patio.

Fully appointed kitchen, with electric stove, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher/ microwave/ all small appliances, blender, toaster, juicer, dishes, linens, for 8

Boombox( bring your CDs)  12 feet of books, puzzles

Beach chairs , beach towels, all linens

House manager arranges for airport pickup, car rental, cleaning services, and provides general information

A Typical Day

We start our mornings with a sunrise walk down our road to the main road- its about 1/2 a mile, and more interesting than any stair master ! After breakfast on the patio, we head into Esperanza for shopping or just read, or we head off to snorkel , swim, and picnic at Sun Bay, Media Luna, or Green Beach. Others of us nap a little--whatever. Later in the afternoon theres the sunset watch- almost always breathtaking! ...After dinner, we put on a CD, turn out the lights , pull up the lounge chairs on the patio , and watch massive clouds transform themselves over dreamy moonlight reflections on the ocean. The tree frogs start their symphony and we gradually drift off to sleep. ... so ending another grueling day in Paradise!

Long term rental is negotiable..........

For Further Information
Contact:
Steve Nickse 617-590-9119
steve.nickse@verizon.net  
or 
Gail Nickse 
gail.nickse@verizon.net

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