We stayed at Casa de Amistad for three nights, and thought it was absolutely wonderful! The hosts went out of their way to make everyone feel at home - when we arrived, we were given the tour of the place and a detailed map and advice about the island. They have pretty much everything you need (towels, snorkel gear, beer in the fridge).

The rooms are very nice, the air conditioning works well, the common areas are very comfortable too. We befriended a number of the other guests, and a number of the locals down at Mar Azul at the end of the block.

No negatives at all, really - the place is an incredible bargain, very well situated, and enjoyable. We liked being in Isabel II since it seemed more like an actual Puerto Rican town; Esperanza on the south side, though it's closer to Bioluminescent Bay and Caribbean beaches, while nice, seems overloaded with 'Americans' and is basically just one strip along the boardwalk.

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa De Amistad. The owners were wonderful! We arrived in Vieques on the ferry. The ferry ride was awful and we were miserable and drenched by the time we got there. They took our towels and washed and dried them for us and got us to our room quickly so we could change and get warm. They were just great guys and really nice and helpful! Our room was great. We got a room with a separate bathroom, so I was a little unsure of the setup before we arrived but it was really cool. You have a key to the bathroom and no one else uses it but you so you can leave your stuff in there and it is no problem. The pool area is really cute and the main floor is cool. The owners are artists and they have their work hanging up downstairs. The place just had a really good vibe and it was our favorite stop of the trip.

If you've seen the pictures on the internet, it looks exactly like them. The place is beautiful, down the smallest details. My mom and I stayed here, and we loved it. It should appeal to a younger or older generation without kids. Everything is very comfortable.

Owen is your host. He is very attentive, and if you need any favors, ask him. While I was there, he drove the rental car back to the rental agency for one couple because they could not.

I picked this place because it had a kitchen, but beware that the kitchen is only for light use, for example, warming stuff up. They didn't say anything to us because we were using the kitchen, and we saved a bunch of money by not eating at the overpriced restaurants on Vieques.

This is just a general note about Vieques, but there is a lot of noise. There are the coqui frogs, the crowing roosters, and the people. Bring earplugs or turn on the AC if you are sound-sensitive.

There is a tv room, a book exchange, a kitchen, a pool, a sitting room, a front porch, a sun deck, and a cafe-style dining room. There is a lot of public space, and if you wanted, you could spend your entire vacation in the hotel just chilling and chatting with other guests. Mom and I loved it.

Casa de Amistad is the best choice for Vieques. It was perfect for getting acquainted with island life. We were welcomed into a cool little oasis by two wonderful hosts who made our stay very relaxing and memorable.
We enjoyed and took advantage of the location by taking walks through the small village and witnessing a different culture. There is a bakery nearby where we would buy fresh pastries early every morning and enjoy them in Amistad's beautiful courtyard (there is also a well stocked market a couple blocks away). The warming kitchen is very practical with fresh coffee every morning. They also have a little indoor dinning area, a small library, internet bar, second floor open air covered lounge, just so many things.
If you are making your first trip to Vieques or are returning then I would recommend Casa de Amistad without hesitation. The value is incredible for the accommodations, atmosphere, and the help you will receive from the hosts.