About Us
Welcome to Our Nest
A family-run mini resort perched on a mountainside in Vieques, Puerto Rico, where trade winds, tropical views, and warm hospitality come together. A place to remember and write new memoirs. Hello!, I'm Waldo and my wife Ileana and we are here to happily host you.
Our Story
Birdnestudios was born from a love of Puerto Rico and a desire to share its beauty with the world. Perched on the side of a mountain on a 1-acre plot, our property overlooks the Vieques channel and the majestic El Yunque mountains — a view that never gets old.
We designed and decorated each of our four apartments in our own tropical style — colorful, spacious, and full of character. Every unit has its own private jacuzzi, and the property is surrounded by lush gardens, a churuata (an Amazonian umbrella), and the constant comfort of Caribbean trade winds.
We are Waldo and Ileana, and this is our home. We live on the property and are always available to welcome you, answer questions, and make sure your stay is everything you dreamed of. We take great pride in our little paradise and we want you to feel it the moment you arrive. But time is calling us back to San Juan for the last stage of this magnificent journey. Some day this property will change hands and build new memories and a new legacy. We are sure it will be solemn, beautiful, and a story to share. Meantime it's here for you to love and live. After many years of hard work as a banker and international business consultant, and Ileana's successful glass artist career, we made Vieques our permanent home. We have three grown-up children — Natalia, Tamara, and Alex — proud of all three. Hoping to meet you soon.
— Waldo & Ileana
Est. 1997
Vieques, Puerto Rico
What Makes Us Different
Personal Welcome
We greet every guest personally and show you around so you feel right at home from the start.
Tropical Style
Each apartment is uniquely decorated with Caribbean colors, local art, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Privacy & Tranquility
Seclusion, privacy, and total relaxation in a formidable tropical paradise — our top attributes.
Clean & Safe
We follow Puerto Rico Tourism Company protocol and the Airbnb Clean safety program for every stay.
Registered with Puerto Rico Tourism
Birdnestudios is fully registered with the Government of Puerto Rico and holds an official Tourism ID number. Please do not rent from properties that are not registered — your safety and peace of mind matter to us.
Always ask for a Tourism ID number before booking any short-term rental in Puerto Rico.
Come Stay With Us
Explore our four apartments and find your perfect nest. We would love to have you.