Reviews of Rooster Run Glamping Camping has rooftop and off the ground camping experience for 1 to 16 in a single tent and views of The Rain Forrest and to Culebra across the Atlantic Ocean w Tents, Linens, Deluxe Air Beds, Warm Shower and More at a Great Price

Phoebe, Thank you for taking the time to reply. First, thank you for your warm praise for my hospitality and sincere desire for your comfort and safety. You left several thoughts regarding your discomfort that I would like to respond to. The underlying problem that I observed was your older Mom's limited mobility. The tent I provided you was the more expensive 5 persons and larger tent where you could stand and have plenty of room to move around. You may remember I offered a very popular inside bedroom and private bath with traditional beds for a very small price difference of the tent. However, you chose to stay with the tent on the roof. The roof was mentioned in the listing and has to be accessed by stairs. No one has had issues regarding the stairs in any of the other reviews, but most campers have good mobility and are usually not senior citizens with mobility difficulties. Camping in a tent is not for everyone, and frankly, I wish non campers or older folks with health issues wouldn't try to do more than they are physically able to do, because the money they may save is overshadowed by the challanging conditions they may experience due to their conditions. The distance from rooftop tents to the restrooms and private showers is right at 100 feet, give or take a little, and offer new and clean accommodations, but they are on the first level. Again, there are no problems mentioned by other previous guests. Thank you for your idea of a "waste bucket." Where the trip may not be ideal, I don't know if a waste bucket is doable by a business because of health concerns and regulations. You can or may be able to bring your own waste bucket if you like, providing you maintain the obvious issues. I can't see where I, as the business, can offer such without additional fees. Which cleans the spill in the event a camper knocks a bucket over? What di I do with a soiled tent and linens? Yuk The BathHouse is a much more hygiene and manageable alternative to waste buckets... at least in my mind. What about the nature aspect of camping on Vieques? There are easily 50,000 + -, wild chickens on the island. They are everywhere, and they never stop doing what chickens do while Roosters do what they do with no known way to control their nature and Unfortunately, they don't sleep when we sleep and roisters may start talking to each other 24 hrs a day. That's one reason Rooster Run Guest House and Camping is called Rooster Run because they are everywhere on the island. I sincerely thank you for your positive points and respect your other comments. My hope is that other potential camping guests don't try to camp if they have limitations such as mobility, bathroom needs, or a sensitivity to the sounds of nature, or not accustomed to sleeping on air mattresses. Your mattresses were actually single person high-end backpacker's mattresses and slightly smaller than traditional twin mattresses that may be on a bunkbed. I have full size, and queen mattresses if requested. Again, it's very rare for campers to complain about the beds, but the lack of camping experience can create an unexpected result. For that, I truly regret your experience, had you said anything; I would have made a change for you. For other potential camping guests reading this review... please read many other reviews as well where Rooster Run Guest House and Camping has a 9 + overall review. Also, please recognize any physical conditions you or your guests may have and opt not to push your limitations just to save a buck. Our inside rooms have private baths and ac. Bring ear plugs if the sounds of nature interfere with your ability to rest comfortably outside... because Vieques has lots of the sounds of nature. Request a full or queen bed for additional comfort, and I'll do all I can to accommodate your request. As my reviews indicate, I truly try for everyone to have the best possible experience without breaking the budget. Thanks again. Please come again. Rollin and Lady-Girl

Phoebe, Thank you for taking the time to reply. First, thank you for your warm praise for my hospitality and sincere desire for your comfort and safety. You left several thoughts regarding your discomfort that I would like to respond to. … Show more

Regret you felt this was what it was. You stayed for $21/person and expected the Hilton or Mariot... Part of the problem was you said your reservation was for two adults, and you brought three... so that certainly set the tone. You said you had never camped before, and it rained, so I am sure the rain, the outdoor aspect, and not having a private bathroom didn't help your opinion. Im sure. Thank you for recognizing the staff with a 10 :-) I wished the other criteria had met better approval, and I will work on that. I suggest you not try accommodations less than the Wyndham?...Its a tough act for anyplace to follow where you spent the night before. After all, going from 5 star $100's per night resort to camping on a remote island and paying less than $22/night/person in a crowed tent had to be a shock! Congrats for trying

Regret you felt this was what it was. You stayed for $21/person and expected the Hilton or Mariot... Part of the problem was you said your reservation was for two adults, and you brought three... so that certainly set the tone. You said yo… Show more

juan, thanks for a great review. Lady-Girl and I truly appreciate everything you said. We want to be there as much as possible for everyone. Please remember the May through September offer for friends and family. Hope to see you again soon!

juan, thanks for a great review. Lady-Girl and I truly appreciate everything you said. We want to be there as much as possible for everyone. Please remember the May through September offer for friends and family. Hope to see you again soo… Show more

Thank you for sych a nice and thoughtful review. Whether my guest(s) are single ladies traveling our a large group, I like to anticipate what will make your time on Vieques special. There are many natural challenges that you may not expect and I try to make those challenges easier to deal with. The message that most miss is that Vieques should not be just a day trip. Set more time aside to really fall back to a more simple time and see what it's like to really get away for a few days. Please remember your May-Sep offer to enjoy just such a stay. Thanks again and remember it's not the time you take that counts, it's what you do with it. I hope to see you all again soon! Thank you to everyone for their volunteer tree planting, a perfect excuse to come back to check on your 👶 🌳 Rollin and Lady-Girl

Thank you for sych a nice and thoughtful review. Whether my guest(s) are single ladies traveling our a large group, I like to anticipate what will make your time on Vieques special. There are many natural challenges that you may not expect… Show more

Joseph, Thanks for a great review. Lady-Girl and I enjoyed hosting you and your friend. Our location is a 15 min ride tothe bio bay. Funny thing about living on a small island where I can be anywhere in 20 min or less is that where a 15 min ride may seem like a long way... the short walking distance from/to the ferry prety well off sets any perceived distance to the bio bay. A free ride was pretty good too:-) and the upgrade that saved you as much as $100 from the peak rental mark was good and I was glad to help. I'm not complaining about your concern for the location however there are some often overlooked mitigating circumstances:-). Factor in the cost to stay on the Carribean side of the island and the taxi fare to initially get there and our location is pretty darn good. The distance to stay at Rooster Run Guest House and Camping... well, It's about the same; all things considered... but a lot less expensive overall to stay at Rooster Run Guest House and Camping not to mention a short walk to the ferry late at night or early in the morning when you go home. Please remember to come back from May 1st through September 30th for your BOGO as our (IGP) initial guest promotion! Call 850.258.7647 for your details. Thanks again and see you soon! Safe and Happy Travels, Rollin and Lady-Girl

Joseph, Thanks for a great review. Lady-Girl and I enjoyed hosting you and your friend. Our location is a 15 min ride tothe bio bay. Funny thing about living on a small island where I can be anywhere in 20 min or less is that where a 15 m… Show more

Antonio, Your assessment is obviously your own and I appreciate you taking your time and giving your opinion. I can appreciate a budget mind but there are trade offs with walking vs. having a ride being one of them. The Carribean Islands are mostly of volcanic origin and can have some serious hills... serious hills. Hills equal views. Tough choice sometimes right? Taxis or prearranged transportation is always advised. I'm pretty sure I sent you information prior to your arrival for transportation, tours, and more? Www.viequesinsider.com in case I missed it. Camping is fun for most however there's a learning curve to camping. Pack the essentials; less is more sometimes. Don't wear anything you wouldn't be ok being wet in and have comfortable walking shoes. I went the extra mile for you all as I try to do for all our guests and you commented your appreciation and I thank you. I enjoyed being able to enhance your time here as well. My home is always available to share a meal with each other. Camping 'facilities' are inside and shared for now. The separate bathhouse is being completed soon. We will have two private but shared, toilet/sink areas, two private showers with warm water, and a couple outside open air showers and sinks for a refreshing shower under the palms. Bathrooms and bathhouses are commly shared...that's camping. However, campers sometimes practice different levels of water conversation: Like- ""if it's yellow, let it mellow, if its brown, flush it down". That's a common practce sometimes to conserve water resources. I don't require or promote the practice but it happens. Perhaps you followed a believer once? I appoligize for any inconvenience because I clean the bathroom sometimes twice a day and check it regularly throughout the day... but sometimes .. well sorry. Most tent travelers have a backpack vs. heavy luggage and combine that with walking anywhere and it can be a bad combination ... I know from personal experience. I also know that we do what we have to do and I get that. But, I try to help. Vieques is often times thought of as a 1 day trip... and you don't have a place to leave all the stuff you need for a longer trip behind anywhere.. so you have to bring it all and that can be a real pain sometimes! Please remember, I offer early luggage drop off and late luggage pickup for guests, as I have available space. "Stow & GO! :-) Antonio, the numbers of 9's and 10's that everyone has left shows folks can see the real value and beauty that Rooster Run Guest House and Camping is striving for. However, I can always improve. My goal is being the best overall facility available on Vieques where guests have a caring staff, clean and comfortable lodging, a safe and welcoming environment and know they will always have a home away from home at Rooster Run Guest House and Camping on Vieques in Puerto Rico.... All this at a Great Price! Maybe next time: your more comfortable traveling lighter, can stay for at least two paid nights to get a free ferry pick up, and be luckier in the bathhouse? :-) I wish you good luck traveling. We really did enjoy hosting you and wish you come back and stay longer next time. See you again, soon. Rollin and Lady-Girl

Antonio, Your assessment is obviously your own and I appreciate you taking your time and giving your opinion. I can appreciate a budget mind but there are trade offs with walking vs. having a ride being one of them. The Carribean Islands… Show more

David, Thank you for your kind words and the artwork and note you left. You all are always welcome here. Please remind me about your buy one night and get one free for May through September/25 as an additional thank you for writing any review. Lady-Girl and I are looking forward to hosting you and your guests again very soon! Be safe! Thanks again. Rollin and Lady-Girl

David, Thank you for your kind words and the artwork and note you left. You all are always welcome here. Please remind me about your buy one night and get one free for May through September/25 as an additional thank you for writing any … Show more

Thank you so much for sharing your visit to Vieques with me and Lady-Girl. You are a true camper and adventure loving person, and we loved hearing about your activities while visiting. I was glad that you could enjoy the breeze and views of the island of Culebra in the Atlantic Ocean from your tent. You are always welcome at Rooster Run Guest House and Camping. Lady-Girl and I look forward to seeing you again soon! God's Speed, and may he always look after you. Rollin and Lady-Girl:-)

Thank you so much for sharing your visit to Vieques with me and Lady-Girl. You are a true camper and adventure loving person, and we loved hearing about your activities while visiting. I was glad that you could enjoy the breeze and views … Show more

Thank you for being such a wonderful guest. I apologize for the wifi being down. Signals here are not like the states, and we are at the mercy of, literally the wind sometimes. I look forward to your return with friends and family, and thank you for your warm comments. We hope to see you again soon.

Thank you for being such a wonderful guest. I apologize for the wifi being down. Signals here are not like the states, and we are at the mercy of, literally the wind sometimes. I look forward to your return with friends and family, and th… Show more