Amapola House stands on ancestral land that has been owned by the same family since the times of the Spanish Main. Amapola House is the culmination 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 campesina 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, a world war and family fragmentation caused by economic 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 the new Avilés home "Amapola House", after the beautiful hibiscus flowers that bloomed in Amelia's garden.
A remodeled version of Amelia's old house still stands on the original pilings. Amapola House was built nearby, at the site of her eldest son's home, which was demolished after being severely damaged by termites.
Amapola House is a four-level home that includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a Starlight Veranda, a vast rooftop ocean-view Sunset Terrace with a jumbo spa, plus recreation and utility levels.
Amapola House contains a gallery of never-seen photographs of Old Rincon, going back several generations. It also contains heirloom antiques, including a mahogany and rock-glass mirror that has survived several generations. It was found under Amelia's old house by its new owners, who graciously returned it to the Avilés family. The mirror had been damaged by the ravages of time and prolonged exposure to the elements, but was carefully restored by Amelia's grandson and placed in a prominent place at Amapola House.