Our classic beach house and master suite casita is powered by state of the art solar energy powered by TESLA POWERWALL that provides a rustic, peaceful, private, romantic, and truly off the grid getaway. On 5 lush acres which ends on our mountaintop--Its charms are simple and unpretentious. We hope you find peace and tranquility as well as perfect beach days every moment of your visit. Private dead end road, gated entrance, double sized deck, 2 bedroom house with sleeping alcove and master suite casita sleep up to 7 comfortably. Endless water and island views. One of a kind. Relax and recharge in paradise. Please note: a 5% donation is made with every rental to Fundacion de Culebra to fund educational opportunities on Culebra.
Solar-Powered, Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Isla
Flamenco, Culebra, Puerto Rico
- House1800 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay5 nights
Main house has 2 full bedrooms & sleeping alcove. Master suite casita sleeps 2
Owner
Hilary Vartanian
Member Since 2010
Premier Partner
This VRBO partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english, french, italian
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 16, 2018
About Hilary Vartanian
We are a New York City family who is passionate about the the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and the environment. Having traveled the world we have found a true peace and a slice of paradise here on Culebra.
Hilary Vartanian purchased this House in 2004
Why Hilary Vartanian chose Flamenco
This house is one of a kind on a peaceful, protected part of the island. The house has always drawn great people and our repeat renters are a testament to the comfort and beauty of the island and our home.
What makes this House unique
a large property with neighbors few and far between, a friendly helpful caretaker and a home that has every amenity needed for a relaxing beach getaway. Solar powered and fully stocked for a comfortable family or multiple couple getaway.
Amenities
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen, Master bedroom with private entrance to deck
- Bedroom 21 queen, Main house. Private entrance to deck
- Bedroom 31 queen, maser suite casita w kitchenette, full bathroom, deck
- Bedroom 41 twin/ single, sleeping alcove in main house.
- 3 full, spacious bedrooms (one is master suite casita next to main house) Master bedroom has sweeping views of ocean and the harbor and private entrance to deck. Master Suite Casita has queen bed, full bathroom with walk in shower, kitchenette and private deck with water views. 2nd bedroom has private entrance to deck, reading area, and queen bed. Main house also has sleeping alcove. All bedrooms have direct access to decks. additional sleeping alcove is perfect for a child, babysitter or additional guest and has one twin bed.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower, Second full bath is in the casita
- Bathroom 3outdoor shower
- 2 beautiful, modern bathrooms with showers built for two with Rainfall showerhead, terracotta tile and sandstone. Please note second full bathroom is in casita and has gorgeous shower built for two. outdoor shower (hot, warm, and cold water) with custom mosaic privacy wall.
Location Type
- Beachall beaches a short drive or hike away.
- Mountain Viewnestled in the beautiful hills of Culebra. Complete privacy.
- Ocean ViewSweeping views of Ensenada Harbour St. Thomas and the Caribbean Sea.
- Rural
- Village5 minutes from Dewey/Downtown Culebra
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Local Activities Guide
- Activities Guide
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- InternetExcellent WIFI and streaming capabilities
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided
- Living Roomspacious living room with gorgeous views and comfortable seating.
- Alarm Clock
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Mobile Phone
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless InternetExcellent WIFI and streaming capabilities.
Kitchen
- Kitchenfully stocked kitchen, full refrigerator, gas stove/oven, and large outdoor grill off the kitchen.
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Makerin both house and master suite casita.
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensilsfull set of dishes in both house and casita
- Freezeryes
- Grill
- Blender
- Kitchenette
- Microwaveyes two one in main house one in master suite casita.
- Mini Refrigerator
- Ovenyes
- Pantry Items
- Refrigeratorfull size refrigerator in main house. Under counter refrigerator in master suite casita.
- StoveIn main house. gas stove/oven. Full outdoor propane grill. No stove in casita.
- Toaster
Dining
- Diningindoor dining room for 6 and outdoor dining for 6 on deck. Dining table for 2 in casita and outdoor casual lounge area on casita deck.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 7 people
Entertainment
- Games for Kids
- Books
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Game Roomping pong table below the deck of the main house
- Games
- Books for Adults
- Music Library
- Ping Pong Table
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Toys
- Video Library
Outside
- Outdoor Furniture
- BalconyCovered balcony/deck at casita
- Deck / PatioLarge deck that accommodates all of main house. Separate covered deck at casita. full hammock on the main house deck and lounge chairs. Casual seating on covered casita deck
- Deck Furniture
- Gated Community
- Beach Towels
- Outdoor Grillgas grill.
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Wood Deck
- Yard
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Onsite Services
- Housekeeping
Attractions
- forests
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- rain forests
- reefs
- restaurants
- ruins
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- photography
- scenic drives
- walking
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- sailing
- deepsea fishing
- hiking
- mountain biking
- paragliding
- pier fishing
- fishing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
33 Reviews
Wonderful4.9/5
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Terrific Island Home
5/5 Stayed Mar 2018
John S.
This was a lovely home for a stay on Culebra, located on the southern tip not far from Playa Punta Soldado. It is located at the top of a hill, behind a gate, and is quite secluded. There is a view of the bay and very wonderful breezes at all times. You can see two other homes on an adjacent hill in the distance, but beyond that, it is like you're all alone. A 4-wheel drive is a must to get up there.
The main home is an open layout with the living area, dining area and kitchen all flowing together. There is a lovely and large deck for outdoor dining or sitting. There are two bedrooms, each with a queen or full size bed (I don't recall which). There is also a sleeping alcove with a twin bed off the living area (it is quite open to the rest of the house). As noted in other reviews, this is open concept. In addition to the alcove, one of the bedrooms has no door and it is open at the top as well (for air flow I would presume). So, if you're looking for privacy and sound proof bedrooms, this is not the place. Our early risers puttering around the kitchen definitely stirred the the rest of the house.
The kitchen is stocked well enough if you want to cook. We prepared one full dinner and didn't lack necessary kitchen tools. A big grill outside makes cooking out easy. There was a supply of basics - spices, seasonings, oils, etc. They encourage you to bring drinking water, which we did.
Some reviews noted a limited supply of water. We didn't have any problems like that at all - plenty of hot and cold water, though we tried not to go wild on our use. Electricity was never an issue and the wifi was strong. Our Verizon phones, though, didn't get signal up there. There is no air-conditioning, but with the breezes it would not have been needed or wanted.
We also enjoyed the casita - a second cottage just above the main house. It has a queen bed, full bath, kitchenette and another lovely deck. This was a great escape and has all the privacy that the lower house may lack.
Kudos to owner Hilary who may have been one of the most responsive hosts I've interacted with. We booked right before Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, so I had some anxiety about even going. Hilary was great at assuring me and always quick to respond to messages. Thanks Hilary. And she also had a local caretaker Jesse who met us at the airport and helped get us situated.
We hope to return.
Submitted Mar 18, 2018
Owner's Response:
Thanks for your lovely review and sharing your experience. We were delighted to have you and always say the house draws wonderful people -- like you.
We look forward to having you back! Best, Hilary
Beautiful, Quiet, comfortable home.
5/5 Stayed Feb 2018
Dave M.
We loved our stay in February of 2018. The island has revovered well from the hurricanes. Hillarys' home is well designed, open, airy and has a magnificent back deck that overlooks the bay. It is sunny in the early mornings and then wonderfully shaded in the hotter parts of the day. We could have spent the whole trip on the deck. We became addicted to the outdoor shower. Culebra is quiet, the beaches are amazing and the night sky is unspoiled and spectacular. The owners make staying here easy and welcoming...we highly reccommend it.
Submitted Mar 17, 2018
Owner's Response:
Thank you Dave! We loved having you and agree the outdoor shower is addictive! We hope to have you back again.
Warm regards, Hilary
Lovely retreat!
5/5 Stayed Apr 2017
Linda G.
Our family of four rented this lovely hilltop home over Easter break. It has been lovingly decorated and has an AMAZING collection of DVDs, CDs, and coffee-table-style art, reference, and fiction books! We really enjoyed exploring these in our down time at the house and also enjoyed the gardens around the entryway.
Most of our time at Culebra was spent at the various beaches, with a new snorkel adventure every day. The snorkeling directly from the beaches was better here than any other Carribean Island we have explored! (We have been to many). The Coral were in excellent condition and the plant and animal life was so diverse, with very dynamic terrain. We saw turtles, rays, and squid on multiple days and even found an Octopus! The reefs that required hikes to assess the beaches allowed us nice options to escape the Easter weekend crowds as well.
This home is in an excellent location for exploring the island with a lovely view of the bay and hillside from the deck. The jeep ride up to the house was a bit intense the first time through, as it is very steep, but we got used to it after a couple of runs. :)
The only set-backs for us were that we had anticipated having access to the laudry machine (and packed lightly for the Flamenco flight to the island) but found out on arrival that we could not do laundry or take showers more than rinsing off the soap/conditioner since the island was experiencing a drought. As it turned out, it was not at all a big deal, but something to be aware of as a possibility.
Also, we had not noticed from the pictures and description that the master bedroom did not have a door and was open to the main space (and twin bed alcove). These are just items that could be important, depending on the group you are traveling with.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience at this house and my husband especially loved all of the open natural space that the property offered for him to practice his Thai Chi! This home had such a personal touch and a very playful personality to it that made it very unique! We would definitely stay here again!
Submitted Apr 30, 2017
Owner's Response:
Thank you for the review! We pride ourselves on creating a comfortable environment for our guests. The island does go thru periods of draught and we were happy to accommodate your request to use the washer dryer during your five day visit when you requested it. Most houses on the island practice the same kind of water conservation.
In terms of the layout of the house, homes in the Caribbean are open concept as is ours and we have always found people have enjoyed the flow and design of the house. Although it is true there isn't a "door" to the master bedroom it was a design choice to have a step down into the master where you turn a corner to a completely private master bedroom with direct access to the deck.
The twin alcove is described as such and the picture also represents that. Our guest casita provides a separate master suite as well which can be added to the rental.
Thanks for your comments and we were glad you enjoyed your stay.
Spectacular private setting for those seeking peace and solitude.
5/5 Stayed Feb 2017
Jennifer K.
This was our second stay at Casa Estrella. It's perched very high on a steep hill with spectacular views and the most wonderful breezes. You must rent a 4WD to reach the house. as its completely private location is at the end of a steep dirt road. There's nothing more wonderful than breakfast on the big deck or dinner under the stars. We especially love this special house doesn't feel like a sterile rental unit. Rather it is a beloved family home with many wonderful books, great CDS and DVDS, games, art, etc. We love returning there after a day at the beach, taking an outdoor shower and savoring the complete peace here. The kitchen is very well appointed and there's a huge gas grill. Very special is a network of protected nature trails above the house. Hilary is a very experienced host and offers thorough information and support.
Submitted Mar 14, 2017
Owner's Response:
Thank you Jennifer! There is nothing we value more than repeat visitors such as you. We like to say the house "draws great people" and you are a wonderful example.
We look forward to your next visit!
Perfect Honeymoon Spot!
5/5 Stayed Feb 2017
Meghan T.Enfield, CT
Great house with sunrise views! We loved the location as it was minutes from a beach to snorkel at sunset! Easy to get to (4WD required) from town but very secluded and private. The property manager went above and beyond upon our arrival by bringing us to the beach when our rental car wasn't ready. The house had everything you could want and exceeded our expectations! We will be staying here again on our next trip to Culebra for sure!
Submitted Mar 3, 2017
Culebra is a mixture of physical activities with the most peaceful and beautiful environment.
5/5 Stayed Feb 2017
Randall H.
The house was secluded at the end of a dirt lane with gate. Be aware a four wheel drive is definitely needed. We enjoyed the solitude and away from it all environment. It is exactly what we wanted. The house has no HVAC, and you don't want it or need it. It was equipped with everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Submitted Feb 18, 2017
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Location
Flamenco, Culebra, Puerto Rico
Our house is on the exclusive east side o the island close to town shops and restaurants yet completely private and on 5 lush hilltop acres on a gated dead end road. A perfect getaway with the luxury of a private property and close to the amenities that Culebra has to offer.
Rates & Availability
Taxes and fees are additional
Additional information about rental rates
Cleaning Fee
$350