This is the story of a vision that began several generations ago. It was a simple vision- a strong and safe house, with enough space for a family. That dream was strongly held by Amelia Avilés, of Rincón, Puerto Rico, who as a young wife and mother in the 1920's, loved the land that she lived on as much as she loved her family.
Amelia held on to her vision, even during the tough times of economic depression, the world war and family fragmentation, caused by forced emigration- but she never got to see it fully realized.
Her vision was not forgotten by a loving grandson, who to honor her memory, chose to call his new home Amapola House; after one the many beautiful flowers that bloomed in her garden.
A newer version of Amelia's old house stands on its original pilings. Amapola House was built nearby, where her oldest son's house stood. The old wood house was severely damaged by termites and had to be demolished.
Amapola House is a four-level home that includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a treetop sunset-view veranda, a vast rooftop ocean-view terrace with a jumbo spa, plus recreation and utility levels.
Amapola House will be used as a beach-area vacation home for its owners and will be available as a vacation rental or exchange when the owners are not in residence. It will contain a gallery of never-seen photographs of Old Rincon, going back several generations.
The new home is being built by the Rincon firm of ARC Engineering, a constructor with a notable track record and a growing reputation. This home will be completely self-sufficient, with its own water supply and back-up power plant
As the construction of Amapola House progresses, so will this site, with pictures, drawings and insights about the fulfillment of Amelia's vision.
Amapola House is now completed and accepting reservations for stays.