We have stayed at the Hix House 3 times over the past 5 years, and it is a wonderful experience. Architecturally, it is beautiful. Conceptually, it is a great Caribbean experience.

It is off the beaten track, quiet, secluded, surrounded by tropical flowers and trees. It is open-air (no glass or screens) with enormous panoramic picture window openings. There is a full kitchen in every room, and the staff brings you fresh breakfast supplies every morning (homemade bread, island fruit, fresh coffee for the French press, etc).

You will love coming back here and making dinner with your travel partner after a long day exploring the beaches in a run-down jeep. The pool is surrounded by lemon trees and great for a late night swim. The roofless showers in the second floor rooms are amazing under the stars as well.

The hotel is eco-friendly, doing things like watering the plants with greywater and using solar power to heat the showers, and does not allow children under 12. It is the perfect romantic escape. This is true to the point that we returned after two fantastic visits to have our wedding here.

We visited Hix Island House for 10 days in April. We stayed in Matisse, which was beautiful, we really liked the roof top deck. As other reviewers have said, the staff was all helpful, the fresh bread, eggs and coffee a great addition to our stay.

We relaxed, did not miss TV or telephones. Luxury camping is a great description. We enjoyed the other guests as well, this is the kind of place that attracts interesting people.

My wife and I took a quick trip from New York to Vieques in May and stayed in the Hix House.

In past trips to the Caribbean we had stayed mainly in very nice resorts like Caneel Bay in USVI, but this time we were looking for something less expensive, but still not like a big overblown resort.

Hix Island House was just as described. It was peaceful, interesting, very in-tune with nature, etc. Within the first minutes of arrival we saw geekos and hummingbirds from our "window" (which is nothing like a real window!) We really enjoyed it despite its minimalist, very casual approach.

Vieques too was fun and interesting. Great beaches with virtually no one else on them. Wild horses everywhere. Pretty decent restaurants (we ate twice at the Chez Shack and highly recommend the walk from the Hix House on a starry evening.) We enjoyed the Bio Bay -- it was a little touristy (as far as anything can be touristy in Vieques) but a fascinating natural wonder that we're unlikely to experience anywhere else.

With the right expecations, Hix is a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!!! If you have the wrong idea of what it is, however, you might be sadly disappointed.

Hix Island House, Vieques: My wife and I have just returned from what we consider our best vacation – ever. Not enough superlatives to describe Hix Island House and Vieques. The accommodation was perfect for the ultimate getaway. No television, no noise, no windows even - just beautiful and tranquil surroundings and a chance to get away from the maddening crowd. Rat race behind us we could enjoy the architecture of the Hix complex (it’s stunning in an understated way) and the natural landscaping surrounding it from vantage points such as the private patio of our loft, a roof deck, the low-chlorine pool and even a hammock slung between trees in a quiet paddock on the grounds. You feel very much at peace and in a state of permanent relaxation whilst there. We spent a few days just lounging around, enjoying the fresh coffee, bread, and fruit and such that Hix supply to the lofts each day, cooking, reading, napping and simply trying to take in all of the flowers and accompanying wildlife that our loft (Adobe) was nestled within. The open-air shower with a panorama of flowers, trees and fauna was a joy each morning as was waking up with the shutters and doors open to sunrise. We slept under the mosquito nets provided and had no problem whatsoever with bug nuisance… The resident host of small (and cute) Geckos etc. saw to that I think! When we did need anything the staff couldn’t have been more helpful & friendly – If you go, I recommend going to the owners’ cocktail party – they have a house on the complex with (if possible) even more breathtaking views… J Crew shot a catalogue at Hix I think – I can see why. As for the rest of the island – unspoiled, laid back and fun. Hire a Jeep (4 wheeler necessary) and explore. 2/3 of the island is a nature reserve and that which is open to ‘explorers’ will by way of unmade roads and fun in a Jeep take you to secluded/deserted beaches – On the way out to ‘Green Beach’ we enjoyed two undisturbed days on a small beach (complete with cabana) and not a person in sight. Bio-Bay on a dark night is well worth it (the water glows when agitated) and snorkeling is also good. We enjoyed Chez Shack (a shack come gourmet restaurant) in the middle of the island as well as tapas and sunset at BBH. I could go on – but most of all – it is a complete get away from work-a-day life. We’ll go back to Hix and enjoy Vieques again. I recommend staying at Hix and getting back to nature, flying from San Juan by charter flight to Vieques rather than trying the ferry and definitely hiring a car… Oh and don’t worry about the hire cars – their ‘Check Engine Lights’ are all, and always, on… Stay at Hix Island House - have a great time!!!