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Serene Island Retreat: Minutes to Beach, Water Views, Starry Nights - Sleeps 6

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with a wicker console table, framed artwork on the wall, and nautical decor.
A cozy room with a dining area, a bookshelf, and a small sailboat model.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, ceiling fan, and window with curtains.
A garden with steps leading up to a stone wall, surrounded by various potted plants and a small statue.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Culebra, Puerto Rico
  • Place, Playa Melones
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Melones
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamenco Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Casita

1 Queen Bed

Main House Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Sleeping Alcove

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Casita Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main House Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower Main House

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Culebra

Located in Culebra, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Flamenco Beach and Culebra National Wildlife Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Culebra Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Culebra, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

  • Playa Melones - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Punta Melones - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Fulladoza Bay - 14 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 18 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Flamenco Beach - 20 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiosko de Mami #8 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blac Flamingo Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pandeli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mamacita's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Batey - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Island Retreat: Minutes to Beach, Water Views, Starry Nights - Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serene Island Retreat: Minutes to Beach, Water Views, Starry Nights - Sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Island Retreat: Minutes to Beach, Water Views, Starry Nights - Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Island Retreat: Minutes to Beach, Water Views, Starry Nights - Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Island Retreat: Minutes to Beach, Water Views, Starry Nights - Sleeps 6 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Culebra National Wildlife Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Culebra Ferry Terminal and Punta Melones. Playa Melones and Playa Tampico are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing trip and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
We love having you Miles you are welcome anytime! Cheers Hilary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property in a great location on Culebra. A thoughtfully laid out perfect Caribbean home. Very clean, but also very well appointed, grill kitchen, etc. We were there a week and we felt like we just started to the surface of things to do! Very private, if you love nature it's for you, we saw mule deer and and giant land hermit crabs from the porch. Extremely convenient to great beaches and snorkeling sites. Will say that the host is not kidding - you do need a Jeep for access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot! Private but close to beaches and town! The house is well accommodated!

We have stayed here before and definitely will again! Just love this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Megan: We love have repeat guests and you are always welcome. Thank you for the kind words. Be well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for visiting Culebra

Lovely house. It was great to stay in the smaller house while our teens stayed in the bigger house. Easy to get to the assorted beaches and town. I hope we can stay here the next stay in Culebra
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
So happy our space met your needs! We look forward to hosting you again….
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Family Trip

Terrific place for our family to spend a week in Culebra. Property was comfortable and secluded, very private. Located on top of a hill where we could enjoy views of trees and the water in the distance. Relatively close to town and the surrounding beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy beach retreat

The house felt just like our home in Vermont, tucked away up in the hills with total privacy. It’s definitely a family dwelling, and the back porch is legendary. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2023
Thanks for the gloing review Orion! We look forward to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Great VRBO experience, perfect location but you definitely need a jeep to get up the hill. The view is amazing and the space is very nice. The guest space is also very nice and gave us lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

Casa Estrella is a thoughtfully designed and curated home. We enjoyed the views, breezes, and walk to the snorkeling beach. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
We loved having you and always say the house draws wonderful people! Looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total relaxation

The house and casita were a perfect housing situation for our family of 6. The kids stayed in the house, and the parents had peace and quiet in the casita. We would 100% stay here again! The breeze at night was amazing. We were very comfortable here
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
So happy our little slice of paradise worked for you all! Looking forward to hosting you again…
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Secluded Culebra Get-a-way

Wonderful stay on Culebra in a secluded, quiet location. Beautiful sunrises over Ensenada Honda and star-filled nights from the deck. Loved the outdoor shower. Easy to get to all the island destinations, but one does need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get up the 15% grade, dirt driveway/road. Responsive hosts and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2025
Thanks for the review Mark! We loved having you and glad you found some peace and quiet. The outdoor shower is our favorite too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in Culebra

Beautiful home. Beautiful view. It’s close enough to town/restaurants/beaches but off the beaten path enough to get away from people. It has most everything you need. Kitchen is well stocked. The snorkel stuff was awesome. You definitely need a Jeep. Bring hand and body soap. We would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

The property is very private, clean and comfortable! The evening breeze in the main house and casita make for a restful and peaceful nights sleep. The book collection and board games were also great fun. The communication and responses from the owner were timely and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa Estrella, a house in the stars

It’s my second time renting this beautiful property. The simplicity of the structure, the quiet of the mountaintop, the morning birds, the starty nights!! I will go to Culebra once or twice a year, will always rent this house!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2022
Dear Ines: You are one of many repeat renters we that we are so fortunate to have. We like to say the house draws great people and you are at the top! See you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, Peaceful, Unique

This house and property were the perfect getaway for my family. It is well-appointed, spacious and quiet - remote enough to have your privacy, but a short drive to restaurants and shops. Beautiful sunrise views from the deck, large living areas, comfy beds, well-stocked kitchen. And your host provides you with an excellent amount of information to help you make the most of this beautiful little gem of an island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful getaway!

What we were looking for with this trip was to get away from all of the stresses of every day life and to mainly just go relax for a while. This property proved to be exactly what we were looking for. It had ample space for all 6 of us, a wonderful view that included several rainbows, a huge supply of books for us to peruse, and a short commute to town (~5 mins) and several beaches (~15 mins). We will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Peter it as a pleasure to host you, and, although we can't take credit for the rainbows, it is a sign you will return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

Perfect group trip to Culebra! The house was everything we were expecting. The one drawback was that one of the bedrooms does not have a door and is open to the rest of the house. However, it didn’t take away from our great vacation and stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Coronavirus HangOver

Wonderful property been there multiple times. It was the background problems all virus related that made us leave early. Owners terrific in helping.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thank you Walter! We are so happy we were able to help thru the current uncertainty and make sure you were all ok. Can't wait to have you back when this is all behind us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break in paradise!

Beautiful property away from any of the busy areas of Culebra-which isn’t much to begin with. Great snorkeling at Punto Salato within minutes and all the other beaches are easy commutes. Flamenco is truly beautiful and found turtles at Tamarinda every time. Owners were very helpful and responsive. Jesse met us at the airport to show us to the property and was a lifesaver when we had some issues with the rental car office. Main house was a bit bigger than we expected and our 14 yet old loved the privacy of his own casita! Highly recommended slice of paradis!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2025
So happy our property met and exceeded your expectations and yes Jessie is a Greta asset if any wrinkle pops up in planning. looking forward to hosting you again! Cheers…
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isolated with great views

The house and casita provided an excellent private home base for our vacation in Culebra. The beaches and town are easily within a short drive. The secluded hillside location is quiet and picturesque. An improvement would be a clothesline, especially since each person is allotted only two towels for the week and beach excursions are a major activity on Culebra and Culebrita. We had 6 adults and one child. It felt spacious and well supplied for preparing meals and leisure entertainment. This is a great vacation house.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2022
We were so delighted to have you with us Sharon and hope to host you again! We will also provide a clothesline for future guests, thank you for the suggestion!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, Quiet, comfortable home.

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.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Dave! We loved having you and agree the outdoor shower is addictive! We hope to have you back again. Warm regards, Hilary
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spectacular private setting for those seeking peace and solitude.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A lovely house - perfect for a family to enjoy time together and the island.

I stayed here with my two children (ages 13 and 15) and my friend and her two daughters (ages 13 and 16) for spring break and we all had a wonderful time. We were all able to fit in the house itself - with enough room for privacy and alone-time, as well as hanging out and playing board games at night time. We loved every last thing about this house - and even got used to the drive up the hill to get to it! We didn't end up cooking anything other than breakfast at the house - primarily because no one wanted to be in charge of that - but the kitchen looked like it would be fine for cooking. The bedrooms were lovely, two of the kids fought over who got to sleep in the alcove, one of the kids slept in the couch in the living room, but we found it that didn't interfere with the use of the living room at all. We loved the outdoor shower and found boogie boards in the mud-room. The house is so peaceful, so airy, so sweet. And close to everything (what isn't, I guess). We loved everything about it. And Hilary was so helpful and lovely to talk to. Jesse and Debora, who helped us in, were amazing too. Everyone was very kind and thoughtful. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Brooke! We were delighted to have you and are so fortunate to have such lovely guests. We hope you will join us again and are thrilled you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely retreat!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot on a wonderful island!

We had such a fantastic four days in Culebra and only wish we had stayed longer. We felt this house was perfectly situated - very quiet and breezy, especially out on the deck. We were worried about the driveway after reading the description but it was fine, and pretty exciting, particularly the first time! We were very grateful the caretaker Jessie helped us secure a jeep rental before we arrived and was available to help with a water issue that occurred while we stayed and was resolved that same day. Also appreciated all the tips on where to go and what to do while on Culebra. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
We loved having you and you were the most delightful guests! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

The good and the bad

We had a great time in Culebra and will be back. But we won't stay at this house again. The house has so much potential, but we had 2 main issues. 1) We had messaged the property owner prior to booking because we have had some back luck with places being clean in the past. She said that she was a "neat freak" and that we would be happy. Not so. The bedsheets were clean, but the house really wasn't. There was hair in shower drain (not much hot water, 7 min max). The floors had sticky stuff throughout the whole house, and they needed swept. There was a layer of grime on most surfaces. Anything that fingers can touch was dirty. This house was in desperate need of a deep clean. The shower was very dirty. I understand that it is an island, but there was lots of what I think was gecko/lizard poop all over the floors. It swept up easily, but it was a lot. My wife and I found the broom and mop and cleaned the house ourselves. Despite the charged "cleaning" fee. 2) We think this house needs AC. It was nice being on the top of the hill, and about 30% of the time AC wasn't needed. But there were nights we were lying in bed when the breeze wasn't coming and we were sweating and miserable. It was 76 degrees with 80% humidity and no air flow. Just because the house doesn't need AC sometimes, doesn't mean it doesn't NEED it sometimes. We ended up fighting over who got to sleep in the corner single bed by the front windows. It was the only place that got enough air to get a good nights sleep. Maybe other times of the year this isn't an issue, but it was February, and we were not comfortable. And during the day it was far too hot in the house to stay around. At least provide more fans, like large industrial fans that could move some serious air. The fans there did not do much. Jamie helped us a lot in our check in and our check out. She was very nice and responsive. She made a great recommendation for a driver to help us from the port and helped with our Jeep rental. Thank you The house is decorated nice and the beds were comfortable. They have a great selection of board games and our family played them every night. They also have a great selection of books. The potential of this house is huge. If it got a deep clean and some AC, it would be amazing. Finally, the communication was great prior to us arriving. But as soon as we got there and told her about how dirty the house was, it was crickets.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you for the feedback and we are sorry the house did not meet your expectations for cleanliness. We manage the house extremely carefully and In the many years we have rented the house yours was the first with this kind of feedback. As you can imagine with Covid there have been some challenges with employment on island and will be replacing the housekeeper. Thank you and we are glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise.
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