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Lives like a Private Beach Bungalow

Beachfront apartment in Willemstad with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Room
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mambo Beach
  • Place, Curaçao Sea Aquarium
  • Place, Renaissance Shopping Mall
  • Airport, Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)

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

Lives like a Private Beach Bungalow

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!


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 Blue Bay. 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.
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Willemstad, Curaçao

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Nultwintig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soi95 Restaurant | Curaçao - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Joy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MosaCaña Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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 Boulevard Marketplace are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Great Stay

Loved the property, the host was very responsive. Our family loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with nice little beach and pool. Modern inside and safe parking. I would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breath-taking view and best corner lagoon-front location at The Strand, walkable to hip district and convenience stores, but private and serene in genuine friendly neighborhood setting. Charmed choice for a long stay to explore the islands diverse beaches and historic sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very nice unit. Jacky met us upon arrival and departure. Literally steps to the private beach. Walking distance to downtown Punda restaurants and shops. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Dominique W.

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

Don B.

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

Paradise

What you see is what you get -PARADISE!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

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

Neal J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived 2 days late due to airline issues. Petra stayed in contact with me the entire time. Check-in was easy as Jacky opened the secure gate as we arrived. The condo was exactly as described and provided all the necessary comforts we expected. Wi-Fi was excellent, consistent hot water, with great water pressure, in all 3 bathrooms, washing machine and dryer, refrigerator, stove, oven, and dishwasher are all in great condition and working order.The condo has a secure fence and a security guard on site. Each condo has a gate entry/exit fob to come and go as you please. There is also 1 designated parking space for your car. If you have more than one vehicle, the second vehicle will need to park outside on the street.The condo is very secluded with its own little beach and swimming pool. It is positioned close to nice restaurants, a gas station, a grocery store, Willemstad city center, and dive shops. If you want the craziness of thousands of tourists sharing the same beach - it is a simple 5 minute drive to Mombo Beach. We dove with Scubacao, and Go West Divers - both excellent dive shops. We also fished with Captain Gordo and caught mahi-mahi. We had an excellent trip and would stay here again when visiting Curaçao!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

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

Great Place to stay!!

This place was wonderful. The location was perfect as well with many restaurant options within walking distance. Also, the snorkeling outside of the breaker was amazing (both night and day). Also, Miss Jacky was wonderful whenever we needed anything at all. We stayed for 13 days and our kids (15 and 13) loved it as well. Perfect place for a get away to Curacao!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

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

Great Vacation!

Great location! The listing was exactly as described & pictured, and was more than enough for our group of four adults. Having our own beach & pool was great, and so was proximity to some great restaurants! Petra was a great host & quickly answered any of our questions!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

steve o.

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

peter m.

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

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

Gerdy J.

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

Heerlijk appartement op top locatie

We hebben genoten van het ruime appartement op de begane grond.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve L.

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

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

Genevieve L.

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

8/10 Good

Michael R.

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

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

Jessica T.

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

Jeramy J.

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

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

Patti B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christiane M.

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

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

Michel B., Ottawa, Canada

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

Diane G.

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

chris m.

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

About the host

Hosted by Petra Spelter

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-"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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