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Oceanfront Villa in Private Residential Area

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A clear view of a swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery, overlooking a calm sea under a partly cloudy sky.
A spacious living area with a view of the ocean, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with a counter and stools.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are two lamps, a window with blinds, and a door with a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Martha Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Groot Santa Martha
  • Place, Santa Martha Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cas Abao Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Bay
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Suite Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Soto

Located in Soto, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cas Abao Beach and Grote Knip Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Groot Santa Martha

What's nearby

  • Santa Martha Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cas Abao Beach - 32 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Grote Knip Beach - 39 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Blue Bay - 59 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Blue Bay Beach - 60 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PortoMari Beach Club - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Café Daai Booi - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tur Tur Snack - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Marfa’s good-hangout @ williwood - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Immanuel Café - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Villa in Private Residential Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanfront Villa in Private Residential Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Villa in Private Residential Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Villa in Private Residential Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Villa in Private Residential Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Villa in Private Residential Area located?

Nestled on the beach, this Soto holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Hundu and Santa Martha Beach. Cas Abao Beach and Manzalina Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Divers Paradise! Best diving on the island right in front of the house! We loved coming home from a day of diving to slip into the infinity pool with a cold drink, enjoyed every sunset on the large porch, and slept so well in the comfortable beds and chilled bedrooms. The home has folding doors that open to allow the open breeze in the main part, and each bedroom has its own AC unit for cool sleeping. The kitchen is well stocked too. The house manager was responsive and helpful for all our needs, we absolutely loved it here!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house and view

This house was perfect for our stay! The view is incredible. We loved the pool and snorkeling right out back. Definitely staying here again if we come back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Perfect guest. Welcome whenever she wants to return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Property was clean and well taken care of. The snorkling was outstanding at the property.We had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you very much for your revirw. We strive to make your stay a memorable one. Come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway location great for relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Curacao. The house is away from the major city so the atmosphere is quiet and the views are excellent. The pool was a nice extra benefit. This property has everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Car rental is a must for grocery runs and to check out all that the island has to offer.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Villa

Our family of four had a wonderful vacation at Coral Cliff Villa.Communication with the owner and house manager was very good, they answer all of our questions in a timely manner before and during the stay.The Villa is beautiful and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed the pool, and eating breakfast and dinner outside with the famouly ocean view. Would recommend staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Views

Location was perfect -- it was very hard to find a reason to leave the house. The view from the pool was amazing, and the house very comfortable. Close to beautiful beaches and snorkeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
hank you Todd, it was a pleasure having you as a guest. Thanks for choosing our home Osvaldo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The views, the villa, the location!! Heaven
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Beautiful place, everything was perfect. Would only recommend advising that the sofa bed is not big enough for an adult to sleep on. Over all absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2023
Excellent guests. I would love to have them back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Paradise in Soto

Thank you for sharing this beautiful home. From beginning to end everyone was there to guide us with our questions and make our stay AMAZING! The snorkelling and restaurants nearby were wonderful as well. Your property managers were beautiful humans with a beautiful vibe!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home!

My family and I loved our stay in Curaçao. The location of the home is perfect if you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle- the views are spectacular. Communication was great and the host was very welcoming! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in Curaçao

This house was an amazing week of true paradise! Exploring all of the famous west side beaches of Curaçao within a short drive, but returning to the house to completely relax in the amazing infinity pool with such unbelievable views. It really was a perfect house for our family to relax and recharge. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location

What an amazing place to stay to experience curaçao! The house is beautiful the location superb! The property managers live just down the street & were wonderful! The kitchen truly has anything you would need to make a beautiful dinner, cutlery, knives, pans & spices. Having a place outside Willemstad was a fabulous idea…,everything on the island is still close & you have total freedom… a morning swim & sunset in the pool were beyond wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October 16th - 23rd

Great property, fantastic views, access to the ocean and reef…we couldn’t have asked for more. Would go back in a second! Thank you’
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2021
Thank you very much Richard. I am glad you and your family had a great time. Hope you return in the near future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is amazing and the home perfect for our family of 5 using just the main house. We did not need the separate cottage. The house was very well appointed with all of the little things. The owner Gisele is more than just a responsive host, she is an inspirational person. The property manager Dirk lives nearby and a great guy. Could not have asked for any better experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great private getaway

A beautiful house with lots of room right on the ocean. This is a perfect out-of-the-way place for R&R. Since it is out of the way, make sure and stock up on food and provisions for your stay. There are a few markets on the way out of town from the airport-about a 35-40 minute drive to the house. Once settled in, you have a great view and setting on the deck and pool. Some good snorkeling is available just down the stairs from the deck. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would book it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property and very enjoyable vacation.

When you go on vacation and can forget work it is perfect! The villa was wonderful. We went off and enjoyed Curacao each day and loved coming home to enjoy cocktails at the pool, listening to the waves and the wonderful breeze. My husband and daughters loved the scuba diving and we all enjoyed the Blue Room and snorkeling. We enjoyed Shete Boka, and Hato Caves. We had a very enjoyable day in Willemstad and fun day at Klein Curacao. Great vacation, beautiful villa, great owner, and very helpful property managers.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
I am so very happy you enjoyed your trip. I am sure your write up will help future guests We appreciate your comments and would love to see you back in Curacao in the near future. Have a great day Osvaldo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

If you’re looking for an off the grid vacation you won’t find a better location We snorkeled, we swam, we relaxed, we explored, we watched the sunset! A perfect vacation The house has everything you would ever need. It’s exactly as advertised Both the owner and local contact were friendly and easy to work with. If I could give it 6 stars I would I’ll be back
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much Kenneth. Our people in Curacao do a great job trying to make vacations fo our guests a very memorable experience
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If You Love Snorkling and Lots of Birds

This is our second time staying at the property and we love it. If you are a good swimmer, you can climb the ladder and jump right into the water and see coral almost immediately. I snorkels almost every day, but I recommend fins to push you through any waves. The reef here is magnificent. We also loved putting out our papaya skins on a plate for the birds to eat. Of course the best part of staying here is the infinity pool and the amazing view!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dive week

This was our 2nd time renting Oceanfront. Group of 5 divers. Just as nice the 2nd time around. Perfect for our needs. Great location in a less crowded area with beautiful view, The new ladder made ocean access easier but you still had to wait for calmer seas for entry. The house included everything needed, kitchen well supplied for any type of meal. The separate bedroom and bath made for spacious living. This was a clean well kept house. A very relaxing stay, Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2024
Thank Paul See you hopefully next year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is our favorite rental ever!

We travel quite a bit but have never stayed in a place like this. The location is unbelievable (if you like quiet, privacy and lots of amazing birds and snorkeling right out your door). I don't even want to go anywhere else on the island. Note that this is our second time renting this home and we look forward to coming back again in future years. My favorite moments are coffee in the morning while looking down over the coral. We've seen so much wildlife right from the deck. From pods of dolphins, to sea turtles, to barracuda.... nevermind the amazing birds. Thanks so much for sharing your home!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely charming house

Very spacious house, oceanfront, you can listen to the crashing waves all the time. Although certainly not a recent build, the house is full of charm and yesteryear glory, yet with all modern conveniences (A/C, dishwasher, washer/dryer, state-of-the-art mosquito screen on the porch). There are neighbors on both sides, but we never heard them. Osvaldo and Dirk were easy to communicate with and answered all our inquiries with patience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Perfect for large groups

The property manager, Dirk and his wife, did an excellent job greeting us and showing us the house. The location right on the ocean with a pool makes it perfect for large groups considering the cost and how large the house is. Sadly, for smaller groups like ours who just want space and a nice place to stay, this house has not been maintained by the owner. Many little things wrong with the house, fans not working, drains slow to drain, a door that either doesn’t latch or doesn’t close depending on the humidity. Many little things wrong that detracted from the beautiful view. A car is a must and the nearest stores and restaurants are at least 15 minutes away.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Villa in Paradise

If you're looking for the best place to stay in Curacao, look no further, this villa is it. When you first arrive, you are greeted by property managers Dirk and Inge and are given a complete tour of the property. They live just a stones throw from the villa and will help you with anything you need. Osvaldo, the owner was excellent to deal with and very responsive. Always responded back to me within minutes. He even allowed me to switch my dates due to the island shutdown during the pandemic. Very accommodating with no penalty. The villa sits on a cliff and has the best view on the island. Snorkeling right in front on a great reef. You will need a rental car for this end of the island, very private and isolated, but worth it. It is so quiet there. Just the way I like it. You will find yourself spending all your time in the infinity pool, the view is breathtaking of the Caribbean. My wife Kim and I spent 2 weeks and had the vacation of our lives. Look no further, this is the place you want. Sincerely, Bobby Loesch -Pennsylvania
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2021
Thank you very much Bobby; I am delighted you found the place so relaxing. We enjoyed having you stay at our property and hope to see you again. Have a safe trip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Caribbean Escape

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! After a long 20 months of COVID restrictions, we all needed this vacation and Curacao was the perfect escape. The house spacious, clean and was stocked with everything we needed. The location was picturesque, peaceful and remote (not easy to locate initially but worth the adventure; you definitely want to rent a car to explore the island). Highlights of the trip included climbing Mt. Christoffel, Shete Boka, Willemstad, the Ostrich Farm, and several beaches including Playa Porto Mari, Kokomo, Playa Piskado (snorkeling with turtles) and Playa Grandi. Local restaurants were excellent including Cactus Cafe in Westpunt (the African peanut soup with banana was excellent) and Shelterrock Paradise (family owned/operated; great food and hospitality). Snorkeling directly out from the house was some of the best on the island. The reef was healthy and vibrant with corals, diverse fish population and even eels and octopus. Inge and Dirk were ever so helpful with our orientation and periodic check-ins. They clearly wanted to ensure our needs were met. Oswaldo was excellent in his communications during this entire process, from booking thru re-booking last year due to travel bans, and guiding us to the property. He was very prompt with his replies and always so courteous! We highly recommend this property for couples, families or gathering of friends. We'd come back a second time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2021
Thank you Susan; it was a pleasure having you in our home in Curacao. We strive to make each guest vacation a memorable one. We are indeed very happy that you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable for our 3-generation party of 6 - grandparents in the master bedroom/bathroom on the west end and parents with children ages 6 and 3 in the queen and twin bedrooms with shared bathroom on the east end. The mattresses, bed linens, and bedroom air conditioners all felt good after winding down from the daily excursions.We ate and usually hung out on the expansive patio with its delightful view and immaculate pool, so the modest living room served well as an occasional space for an adult to read a book alone or with a child or two. We chose not to use the auxiliary one bedroom/bathroom dwelling unit.The kitchen was functional - well-supplied with the basic dishes, etc. and a selection of spices - though we couldn't get a couple of the gas stove-top burners to work and found that milk and raw chicken spoiled in the refrigerator after a few days.The wind and sea calmed down enough one afternoon and the following evening for the two moderately strong swimmers of our group to snorkel from the ladder out back to see coral and fish on a grander scale than found at our favorite beaches - Lagun, Jeremi, and Knip. The drive to those beaches and anywhere else was a hassle because the only route was through the new large resort under construction. This construction also has closed the beach we were counting on for a daily 16-minute walk and stay of an hour or two most days, as suggested in the property description-a "deal-breaker" if only we had known.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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