We have been to Culebra many times and even lived there for a time a while back. This was our first time staying on this side of the island, as we were looking for peace, seclusion, and quiet. For the first week, there was construction on the house in front of the property. The owner was not on the island for the first week but was very responsive and extremely apologetic about the construction. This would have been a key piece of information to have before booking. The second week was quiet, but the heat was oppressive, especially without air conditioning or a cross breeze. We were not able to leave the porch sliding door, front door, or bathroom door open for the breeze due to substantial holes in the screens.
The tv is pretty much non-functional, even for the occasional movie. There was so much buffering that nothing played without stopping or kicking us out. We were able to use my laptop to watch movies at night without buffering.
With all of that said, the owner was kind and responsive, and the view is out of this world. We recognize that Culebra is rustic, and that is what we like about it, but this was brushing up against even our rustic comfort zone. We enjoyed our stay overall, but the basement apartment could use some updates. Before booking the next time we visit the island, we will be asking about the a/c, construction, and whether the casita is attached or free-standing.