Charming oceanfront home with private swimming/dock

We just returned from a 2 week stay at Casa Marise. We are from Canada so to get away while it is -40 at home was wonderful and worth the price, our exchange rate is terrible at the moment but we would rebook in a heartbeat.

The house is secured with a gated entry and the entire place feels very safe and private.

Great snorkeling right off the dock, perfect sunsets, with a steady stream of ships passing by. There are binoculars in a case on the desk that came in handy.

We cooked almost every dinner in the house. No restaurant could beat the view. And the nearby grocery store has a wide selection of products.

The large kitchen is very well appointed, the only thing I missed was a good chef’s knife, the blades in the knife block set were all badly damaged and beyond the point of sharpening/repair.

There are plenty of bath and beach towels in the house and the bed in the master bedroom was great.

We did have an unfortunate incident when we came home one evening and the master bathroom, bedroom and entire living room was flooded with over an inch of water. The waterline under the bathroom sink had burst and had likely been running for a few hours. We swept water out of the house with brooms and towels. We couldn’t reach the property manager but she was quick to contact us in the morning and send a repair man. Since the house is tiled everything dried quickly.

We had been watching our water usage but after the burst pipe we were over. The property manager didn’t even question it which we both appreciated. Communication with the homeowner and property manager was great.

We had friends who stayed on the opposite side of Willemstad during our stay, it did take over half an hour to get there as rush hour is a real thing on the island, we loved coming back to our quiet community.

We went to a few different beaches; Porto Mari, Kokomo beach and Cas Abou. Cas Abou was definitely our favorite; it’s a beautiful white sand beach that doesn’t require water shoes, the water is incredibly clear and we saw tons of fish and even an octopus.

The coolers were very handy to bring to the beach.

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We look forward to visiting again one day.

We just got home from Casa Marie the end of January 2016. This time it wasn't so hard coming home because we have our reservation secured for the month of January next year. The first time we were there was 3-28-09. We loved the home and the location so much but were not sure we could afford to go back. We are now retired and we will be back every January because it feels so much like home. Marise is a wonderful owner and friend. Any problems that may occur are handled immediately. There is nothing better than sitting on the patio watching cruise ships, tankers, tug boats, etc. unless it's snorkeling in our own "fish bowl" off our own dock in front of the house. The parrot fish, tangs, sergeant majors, etc. are wonderful. There is a cove in the rock in front of the house that is terrific to swim through. The assortment of birds, lizards and iguanas on the property are something else. We have been so fortunate to have found Casa Marise.

My arrival date is a little off because I am a year late writing this review but I wanted to make sure I wrote one for this fantastic property. We stayed there for 10 days in late July, early August 2014. We loved it! The house is so open and was more than large enough for two people. We spent most of our time on the back porch watching the boat traffic and staring out into the Caribbean blue. The winds kept the house cool enough but it was nice to escape to the a/c in the bedroom at night for sleeping and for showering in the bathroom. The one drawback to having the windows and doors open all of the time was that there were lots of mosquitoes in the house, even at night. My boyfriend dove right behind the house and I snorkeled. He thought the diving there was really good. The snorkeling was a little deep but I still saw a good amount of fishlife and coral. The location of the house was perfect. We drove into Willemstad or Petermaai every night for dinner and/or to visit the casino. We also drove to other dive sites such as Playa Lagun and Porto Marie. Nothing was ever too far since the house was centrally located. It was quiet at night and we always felt safe. We showed pictures to all of our friends and family at home and now they all want to stay there. We would be happy to recommend it and hope to return again some day.

It was my first time in Curacao and I wanted to stay somewhere on the water and in a convenient vacation, when I laid my eye on Casa Marise. This was one of the cutest places I have ever visited. The house is very spacious with a large kitchen and family room. The kitchen has modern appliances yet local charm. There are two bedrooms in the main house so it sleeps four people - perfect for family and friends. One of the bedrooms and the kitchen have huge windows facing the beautiful view of the ocean. The house has WiFi so you can stay connected. There is also a guest house that can accommodate more people. The best part of the house is the back yard which opens up the most gorgeous view. The most beautiful water color i have ever seen. You also get a private dock from where you can go swimming in the ocean, not every hotel can offer that!

On top of all the charm of the house, Casa Marise has a great location. It is minutes away from the center of the city and sandy beaches of the island. I went for my birthday trip and I would not spend it any other way, if I ever go back to Curacao I would stay at Casa Marise again for sure!

This was my first trip to the Caribbean and I wasn't sure what to expect. As our plane landed and we drove to the house, my excitement grew. We parked the car inside the locked gate and unloaded our luggage. When we walked into the house, my jaw dropped. It was beautiful!! An open living room with two large doors to the back yard, (the backyard was the OCEAN - what??!!) Incredible! I left my bags in the middle of the room and immediately walked outside. It was everything I could have imagined and MORE! Perfect house, comfortable beds, amazing kitchen, covered backyard patio, and the perfect brick grill. We spent the week swimming in the ocean (house has a private dock with ladder directly into the ocean), grilling delicious chicken in the backyard, drinking coffee (house has a coffee maker) and having some wonderful evening conversations. My wife spent a lot of the time laying on the hammock and reading her book. I would highly recommend this house and will definitely be staying there when we come back to Curacao.