Oceanside Paradise - sleeps up to four - Sabana Westpunt

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Relax in the calming setting of Turquoise Splendor

Turquoise Splendor, your quiet, peaceful, vacation home.

Settle into the main floor eating area or walk through to your private patio.

The main floor patio is perfect for a slow morning breakfast or coffee.

The fully equipped kitchen is ready for your Curacao culinary adventures.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Westpunt

Forti Beach

4 min walk

Grandi Beach

10 min walk

Knip Bay

16 min walk

Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)

41 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Oceanside Paradise - sleeps up to four

Turquoise Splendor, at Marazul Dive Resort, is a tastefully decorated tropical two floor unit with private front and back entrances, located on the Caribbean Ocean. Relax on either the main floor deck or upper floor balcony as trade winds rustle the palm leaves and enjoy the relaxing Marazul garden with limited ocean view.

As you walk into your vacation home you are greeted with an open main floor consisting of a comfortable sitting area, kitchen, dining area and full bathroom. The sitting area has a new sofa bed and a television ready to be linked to your laptop (please bring a HDMI cable). The kitchen is equipped with everything needed for your Curacao culinary adventures; a five burner gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, and all the necessary dishes and cutlery. Main floor air conditioning provides comfort, or use the ceiling fans to move the cooling ocean breeze throughout the main floor. The main floor has a high quality sofa bed that pulls out to a full size bed that comfortably sleeps two people.

Settle into your expanded, air conditioned bedroom on the second floor with a queen size bed, full bathroom, walk-in closet and safe. Glass doors open to the shaded patio with its calming view, comfortable chairs/table and day bed.

The unit has a total area of 91.5 square meters (985 sq ft). All windows are screened. There is 220 and 110 volt throughout the unit. Hot and cold water is available in both bathrooms and the kitchen.

Marazul Dive Resort is gated (code access), guarded at night, well maintained, and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Less than a minute stroll from your patio, on the ocean side of the resort, is a salt water pool surrounded by palm trees.

Marazul Dive Resort has a manager who helps take care of all your needs. There are linens, towels, toilet paper and soap in the unit upon your arrival. The unit is self-catering, daily cleaning is not provided.

The unit is available for both short term and long term rentals.

A sea wall sits above a 9 meter (30 foot) cliff overlooking the Caribbean Ocean. Sunsets from here are absolutely spectacular! The vast semicircular bay is accessed via two stairways (one on the right and one on the left of the resort) where you can slip into the turquoise colored Caribbean Ocean for a swim, snorkel or dive.

Additional Amenities:
- Salt water pool
- Pool side lounge chairs
- On site snorkeling / diving / swimming.
- Private WiFi
- Charcoal grill (charcoal briquets are not provided)
- on-site coin operated washing machine
- short drive (under 15 min) to multiple beaches and restaurants

Though we will not be on the island while you are guests at Turquoise Splendor, we will do everything possible to keep in close communication through email.

Property manager

George and Deborah Ridley

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is a strict no smoking policy in the unit

Dive tanks are not to be brought into the unit or onto the deck. The tiles in the unit are not replaceable.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sabana Westpunt

Located in Sabana Westpunt, this condo is near the beach. Tula Museum and Savonet Museum Curaçao are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shete Boka National Park and Forti Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Westpunt

What's nearby

Forti Beach - 4 min walk
Grandi Beach - 10 min walk
Grote Knip Beach - 16 min walk
Kleine Knip Beach - 5 min drive
Kalki Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue View Sunset Bar and Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Bahia Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Sol Food - ‬12 min walk
‪Go West Diving - ‬3 min drive
‪Jaanchi's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside Paradise - sleeps up to four pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Paradise - sleeps up to four?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Paradise - sleeps up to four?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside Paradise - sleeps up to four located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Forti Beach and Grandi Beach. Knip Bay and Grote Knip Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marco T.

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot to explore the north-west of Curacao

Nice little arragement of houses with pool and snorkeling cliffs + pool. We had a great family time there!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!!

We spent two weeks at Turquoise Splendor, from Dec. 30 until Jan. 13, 2024. We have no complaints and and know that if you want a relaxing trip with as much snorkeling as you want, this is a great destination. Rene was mostly available if there were any questions along the way. We had a great time and will recommend this place with no reservations.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri R., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

19 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing snorkel vacation!

This is the perfect getaway if you like to snorkel or scuba! Accommodations were basic but perfect for us! Definitely rent a car and tour the surrounding beaches as well. Many dive shops around. We saw turtles galore! Also iguanas, eels, and tons of fish! The bed was comfy for hubby’s bad back, too! Floors can be a bit slippery when wet. Buy groceries in Willemstad before driving up, get condiments as well. There is a lovely panderia (bakery) on the way in Tera Cora by the California market (which is closed). The property is gated and quite safe. Bring refillable water bottles as water here is clean to drink - and tastes good, too!! The stairs up and down to the water aren’t too bad but getting in and out may be tricky with folks with mobility issues (no prob with the pool, though). Watch out for fire coral on the ladders - if you get some on you get hydrocortisone at the botika. I got a nasty rash from it so be careful! The upstairs deck is shaded with a wonderful daybed to relax, eat breakfast, have a glass of wine, Snooze or read. The owners are very eager to help if needed. Book a table early at Sol Food for pizza - it’s really good! Cactus Cafe is also great! Jaanchie’s food was ok, but Jaanchie is a sweetheart and quite the character - go to see him and try out the iguana there! We heard of others who had difficulties with their rentals but we had only one issue which was very quickly resolved. I recommend this property!!!

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

17 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Dive Vacation

We spent 3 weeks in Marazul 25B and enjoyed it very much. It is quiet while located close to dive sites, beaches and parks. We could dive from the shore in front of this property or join the boat dives with Go West Diving. We had everything we needed for a great vacation.

Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Andover, MA

1 Feb 2019

Awesome place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay here very much. We liked that the apartment was comfortable and clean but not fancy or fussy. We had breakfast each morning on the lower porch and enjoyed sitting outside upstairs in the evenings. It was nice that there were tables inside and out to give you options. The pool was lovely and we also swam from staircase to staircase in the ocean water for exercise. The breezes in this area make the warmer temperatures very comfortable. There was also easy access to the National Parks and to a couple of restaurants with delicious food and very reasonable prices. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

George R., Calgary, Canada

21 Nov 2018

It is a fantastic, relaxing vacation property. Exceptionally clean, with great ocean view.

A wonderful place for a relaxing vacation. Clean, well maintained, great saltwater pool, beaches within walking distance, phenomenal sunset views at the resort.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W., Toronto

29 Mar 2018

Excellent Spot

We found the accommodation very comfortable and the owners are very easy to work with. The bed is super-comfortable and the downstairs seating works well for a couple. Being in the back row is a bit quieter than the waterfront accommodation, which suits our needs quite well. The 30m walk to the pool is certainly easy enough. The Internet works very well, which was needed to keep in touch with clients back home. With a LAN cable, a video conference call is as good as from a downtown office at home. Marazul is a friendly community and we plan to come back for a fourth year in 2019.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Ann B.

27 Mar 2018

Affordable accomodations great location

Thank you Deborah and George we had a relaxing stay at Turquoise Splendor last week. After diving, I particularly enjoyed lounging up there with a book while sipping a cool beverage then ultimately snoozing on the lounger on the upper deck . The bamboo shade lets the sun through in a soft diffused manner so not to blind you. In the bedroom, the memory foam mattress topper, the fan and periodic use of the A/C while sleeping made for a cool and comfortable sleep. We loved the rain shower and ample hot water in the en-suite bathroom. The screens on the windows and doors were great and made the apartment a bug free zone. The kitchen has a good supply of pots, pans and dishes along some start up spices and an assortment of small appliances like a blender, juicer, toaster, toaster oven and microwave to make whipping up meals, snacks and beverages simple. I love the location of Marazul it's handy to drive up to Dive West at Playa Kalki or walk to Playa Forti or head south to the other beaches along the NW side of the island. Marazul has a great house reef to scuba dive or snorkel on and the stairs down to the water made for great access to the ocean. If grilling fresh caught fish is your thing drive to the fish monger at Playa Grandi which is the bay to the right where the fishing boats are anchored. The fisherman come in about 3:30 and the fisherman will clean what ever you want (if they have it). He only accepts cash and in ANG Guilders. We had some great Wahoo, tuna and barracuda from him. There are some great restaurants up in the Westpundt area, I particularly like Jaanchies, and Landhuis Misje. Sol Foods is great too and dining on the upper deck to watch the sun go down is a treat. Rancho El Sobrino is right next door for grabbing a meal when your to lazy to cook. We love Marazul this is our 2nd stay at the resort and we'll be happy to return on a future trip to Curacao.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by George and Deborah Ridley

George and Deborah, residents of Calgary, Canada are looking forward to hosting your Curacao vacation. We purchased Turquoise Splendor in 2017 and desire to provide the best possible Curacao vacation.

Why they chose this property

After traveling to many destinations in the Caribbean we had the privilege of vacationing in Curacao first in 2014 and again in the spring of 2017. We have fallen in love with the island and the people.

What makes this property unique

Marazul Dive Resort is a quiet, well maintained property that suits our desire for a restful, rejuvenating vacation, yet close enough to Willemstad to access everything the city has to offer.