Lives like a Private Beach Bungalow

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5135 sq m

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Willemstad, Curaçao

Curaçao Sea Aquarium
‪4 min drive‬
Renaissance Shopping Mall
‪5 min drive‬
Mambo Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

You will have direct access to the crystal clear bahia (lagoon) with a sandy beach at the Caribbean Sea. Excellent for swimming and snorkeling. The luxury condo is in a gated and secured resort with a private parking place. A tropical breeze flows through the apartment day and night, unless you prefer using the central air conditioning. An undisturbed 180° view to the horizon of the sea and vessels passing or entering the harbor, let you enjoy the sunset and the evening atmosphere on your terrace.

The apartment is spacious, fully air-conditioned and has a stylish, modern interior with with art from a local artist and has cable TV.
The apartment has its own private free high speed WIFI.

All in walking distance to the UNESCO listed historic center and harbor of Willemstad - Punda.
The recently renovated "Pietermaai Small" area with its small streets and colorful houses is the ultimate Curacao experience.
Best restaurants, night life and shopping all reachable without a car.

Exceptional location in the Caribbean. Attractively priced, the best in Willemstad.
Lives like a "beach bungalow", snorkeling and scuba diving on your doorsteps.

Best to have a look through our guest reviews!

Property manager

Petra Spelter

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Willemstad

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Pietermaai District, a neighbourhood in Willemstad. Curaçao Sea Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mambo Beach and Jan Thiel Beach. Curaçao Maritime Museum and Parke Tropikal Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Willemstad, Curaçao

What's nearby

Curaçao Sea Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Queen Emma Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Handelskade - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Renaissance Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Mambo Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Plasa Bieu - ‬17 min walk
‪Plein Café Wilhelmina - ‬3 min drive
‪Cafe De Buren - ‬3 min drive
‪Juice Bar - ‬17 min walk
‪Subway - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lives like a Private Beach Bungalow have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lives like a Private Beach Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lives like a Private Beach Bungalow ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lives like a Private Beach Bungalow ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lives like a Private Beach Bungalow located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pietermaai District apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sahara Casino and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mambo Beach. Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao and Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

22 Jan 2025

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

Awestruck from the moment we stepped in the door.

The views and the location are absolutely amazing. We were on the first floor to where we would literally walk out from our dining table area on the deck and directly to the Lagoon.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

29 June 2024

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

Serene beauty in a quiet setting

We absolutely loved our stay. The location was great and the private lagoon and view from our condo was unparalleled. Beautifully maintained property that was quiet and peaceful. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve o.

7 Jan 2025

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

Great condo, great location

This is a well equipped condo. Nice kitchen, 3 beds, 3 baths and washer/dryer. WiFi was good. TV had NFL, EPL etc. It’s on the ground floor so one can walk right out to the beach that is private to the complex. There are only 20 units so we were always able to find a shaded beach chair. There is also a pool. Very relaxing. We snorkeled in the protected lagoon and saw many fish. Yes, there are better snorkeling spots on the island, but it’s nice to be able to just hop in. Sandy, shallow beach is nice for little ones. One can walk to many restaurants. On New Year’s Eve one can see fireworks up and down the coast, a great display.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

23 June 2024

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

Wonderful experience

We enjoyed our stay at Petra's beautiful place. The whole complex was well maintained. The flowers and beach were beautifully cared for each day we were there. The accomodations were as described and met our expectations!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

5 Sept 2023

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Great Stay

Loved the property, the host was very responsive. Our family loved it!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique W.

11 Aug 2024

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

Paradijselijk

Excellent location, within walking distance of a handfull of very good restaurants, or a bit futher Willemstad, Manbo beach, plenty of snorkling opportuniteits close to the appartment, setting was quiet, away from the wind with an amazing view.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve L.

16 Sept 2024

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

Just as listed - Lives like a bungalow!

Nice luxury apartment with all the amenities in a great location.The beach/lagoon is THE highlight and we did not see the point of visiting any others on the island. Renting a car is HIGHLY recommended as it gets super hot out. Petra was awesome from beginning to end; Friendly, helpful and responsive to all our inquiries. We truly can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

29 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful week

Our second time staying here. Great space, excellent location. Walking distance to downtown and may restaurants close by.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

4 Feb 2024

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

Ocean Front

The home was extremely clean and the views were spectacular. Lots of restaurants in walking distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

4 Jan 2020

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

Curacao vacation

Perfect vacation

Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michel B., Ottawa, Canada

18 Mar 2024

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

Excellent vacations

We stayed at The Strand for the second time, in a different unit from the first time, but we enjoyed it just as much. The location allows us to walk to Punda, the sea is very good, the apartment is comfortable and well equipped. Communication with Petra was excellent

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter m.

24 Nov 2024

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Breathtaking views, great stay

When we arrived we were greeted and showed around the property and our unit. It was everything that we thought it would be. It was right on the beach you could just walk out the door and there was a beautiful beach and a sparkling clean pool. Petra the owner was very accommodating as we had a problem with the fan in one bedroom that didn't work we notified her and within a couple of hours she had bought a new one and brought it and set it up for us. Much more than we expected. The rooms were very clean the unit was well stocked with everything you needed to cook if you felt like eating in there was also a few restaurants down the street that you could walk to. She also provided snorkeling gear that was left for anybody to use and we took great advantage of that the snorkeling was fantastic right outside the door I would highly recommend anybody to come and stay here and we will definitely be back thank you again Petra for a wonderful vacation for a girls trip to the beach

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane M.

11 Apr 2024

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Like a paradise

We are now in the apartment for the third time and are once again thrilled by the beautiful furnishings, the management, and the location with our own beach.We come again !!!

Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

2 Mar 2024

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Paradise

What you see is what you get -PARADISE!!!!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

25 Feb 2023

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Lovely and very convenient

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The apartment is very comfortable, delightfully close to the little beach, and cooling by the tradewinds meant we seldom used any AC. Several excellent restaurants in walking distance, and the museums etc just a short drive away....when we wanted to leave the super relaxing and quiet front porch and view.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michael R.

13 July 2024

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Nice Week

We had a nice stay in Curacao and The Sands gives you the opportunity to walk into town and eat at some nice restaurants. The unit was nice. The central air unit went out prior to our arrival, and Petra provided portable A/C units for the bedrooms. One of the units did not work. We were able to sleep relatively well, but you may want to wait until the A/C unit is fixed before visiting. Overall, a nice stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

24 Mar 2023

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Louise

We had a wonderful stay. Thank you.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

8 Mar 2023

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Perfect beach vacation!

This was the perfect beachfront vacation for our first trip to Curaçao! The location was beautiful, with a walkout patio to the beach. Lots of beach chairs available every day, great snorkeling and swimming. The condo was clean and the perfect size for two couples. Petra was prompt in responding to questions as was her assistant Jacky. Great location to walk to shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

10 Jan 2023

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True ocean front

Family of 4, with 2 teenagers stayed for a week over New Years ‘22. Great condo with beautiful art by Nena Sanchez, steps away from the beach that has both a pool and a private lagoon. No need for air conditioning during the day, nice breeze flow through the condo. Petra was very helpful and easily reachable.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

6 May 2024

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This will not be our last time here!

We have gone to many Carribean islands and stayed in many wonderful condos but this one ranks # 1 for us. We have never been this close (just a few steps) to the ocean. It was walking distance to town which was a plus. The kitchen was fabulous for cooking breakfast everyday and could not have been a better dining experience on the patio just steps from the lagoon. There was plenty of shade with several palapas. The pool was refreshing after a day of snorkeling destinations. We enjoyed Serafina, Fish & Joy Bistro, and Rozendaels restaurants just 3 blocks away. We also did a free walking tour of Willemstad which was amazing and turned us on to RustiQ which was a great evening experience with delicious apps and drinks and live music. We loved the whole vibe of Curaçao every where we went. We will return!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steve L.

31 Oct 2024

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Beautiful view, good location

This is a very nice condo and was a good location for us - we went to Curacao primarily for the snorkeling. We like to cook in when on vacation and the kitchen was a little lacking (no sharp knives, nothing to measure anything-liquid or solid). There were items like oil, salt, etc. that others had left (we contributed a few things too). We only used the master bedroom-bed was comfortable. Only real issue was lack of air conditioning in the master bedroom. When Petra checked us in, she said there was a fan in that room, which there was, but it was only helpful when we turned on the A/C pretty high (24) and put the fan in the doorway to the bedroom so that it pulled the cooler air from the living room. This was okay for us as we didn't have anyone staying in the other bedrooms, but we feel it would have made it uncomfortably cold in the other two bedrooms which had working A/C. We snorkeled twice at the unit (beyond the breakwater and to the right toward Avila Beach Hotel- one time it was very good- good visibility with lots of schools of blue tang and other fish and the other time it was very low visibility so very dependent on the wind and churn. We brought our own snorkel gear, but the unit does have some gear in a drawer in the kitchen (masks, fins, snorkels). We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

9 Feb 2018

The views are all you need

Just returned from out stay at The Strand in Curacao. Petra was a great host, she met us midnight to welcome us, give the keys and show us around. She was thoughtful enough to bring some, coffe, juice, bread and iso we did not wake up hungry and with an empty fridge. The apartment is quite comfortable, nicely furnished and with lots of towels. The kitchen is well enough equipped that you can turn out a nice breakfast or lunch there and the washer and dryer are a huge help. The views are amazing, we loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean in our room each night, the little private beach and pool are so nice sometimes it's hard to pull yourself away to go explore. All in all a very nice stay i can't think of anything that was missing or would have made it better for our family.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison G., Boston, MA

25 Feb 2023

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Perfect stay

This was our first trip to Curacao and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Communication was superb and although Petra wasn’t available for our trip Jackie was helpful with arrival and showing us around the property. The condo was clean and spacious. As others have said we did not need air conditioning but opened the huge sliding doors to allow the breeze in. We ate out most nights and couldn’t have been happier with the food at all restaurants. We walked to all but Mambo beach. We swam with the turtles and took a boat ride to Klein Curaçao which was wonderful. Beds were super comfortable. Beach was our own and the covered beach chairs was much appreciated. Sitting on the expansive deck at dusk was spectacular. Not one complaint. We will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeramy J.

25 May 2024

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An awesome place to stay

When I started looking for a place to stay on Curacao I was looking for a place on the beach. I'm so glad I close this one. Petra reached out as we got closer to the date of arrival to get our flight information to ensure she'd be there when we got there. She was waiting for us at the unit when we arrived. She gave us a run down of the condo. Showed us how to get in and out of the gated facility (which is cool, it has automatic gates). Showed us the assigned parking spot for our unit. And then gave me her info incase we had any issues. The unit is fantastic. We had 5 adults. 2 married couples and one single adult. We pushed the 2 twin beds together for 1 couple, the king size bed was amazing. And the room with the single bed was perfect for our group. The unit had all the amenities that we needed. We cooked breakfast nearly everyday, and cooked dinner a few times as well. We has everything we needed to cook with for all cases. The unit is ground floor and the back wall is a huge door that looks out onto the private beach and private cove. This was the most amazing part of our stay..... the view, the beach, the snorkeling. It was all right there outside the backdoor. I could sit at the table on the balcony and then walk 10 steps and be on the beach. 15 steps and be in the water. AMAZING. And the snorkeling was great also. Tons of fish. The sea wall on the cove kept the cove calm. The location is within walking distance of many great restaurants. We loved it!!!!!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui R.

18 Feb 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Petra Spelter

-"The Strand" apartment complex is prime location, next to the renewed Avila Hotel. On walking distance to Willemstad, nicely restored old Holland Punda district, with the best restaurants on the island..
The management of the property at The Strand apartment E1, is professional handled by Mrs. Petra Spelter.

Why they chose this property

best and newest investment of this kind on Curacao

What makes this property unique

Ground floor apartment with direct access to the white sanded beach and pool, snorkeling and scuba diving. Tropical gardening at the entrance and in front of the beach porch. Nice breeze flows and freshens through the apartment during the day- and air-conditioning needed mainly during the night hours.

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English, Dutch

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