Vista Royal Jan Thiel. Private pool! Ocean views from amazing rooftop terrace!

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Exceptionnel

5 chambres5 salles de bain12 personnes371.6 m²

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Piscine
Parking disponible
Sèche-linge
Lave-linge
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Barbecue

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Jan Thiel, Curaçao

Baie de Caracas
‪1 min à pied‬
Plage de Jan Thiel
‪16 min à pied‬
Plage Mambo
‪16 min en voiture‬
Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
‪31 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

5 chambres (12 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 très grand lit

Chambre 2

1 très grand lit

Chambre 3

1 très grand lit

Chambre 4

1 très grand lit

Chambre 5

1 grand lit

5 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Salle de bain 2

Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Salle de bain 3

Baignoire · Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Salle de bain 4

Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Salle de bain 5

Toilettes · Douche en plein air

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio

Douche en plein air

Cuisine

Balcon

Jardin

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À propos de cet hébergement

Take a fly through tour of the house in this 2 minute 11 second YouTube drone video to get a more immersive view of the property. https://youtube.com/watch?v=dcs9PECgBGQ

Tranquility awaits you in this luxurious 5 bedroom/5-bathroom home! Drive through the motorized gate and park in the shade of the large carport (room for 3 cars). Enjoy a swim in the private pool surrounded by lush landscaping. Lounge on the covered patio with seating area and large outdoor dining table. Create a culinary masterpiece using The Big Green Egg smoker, gas BBQ, or in the modern, well-equipped kitchen. Admire breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, Table Mountain, and the Spanish Water from the amazing rooftop terrace. You’ll feel like you are at your own private resort! The house features 2 master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and access to a wraparound covered balcony, and an additional bedroom with separate bathroom located on the second floor. Two more bedrooms are located on the first floor that share a bathroom off the hall. Four bedrooms are equipped with King sized beds, one has a Queen-sized bed. There is also a full bathroom with a shower at the covered patio/pool area. The large kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer with ice & water dispenser, dishwasher, toaster, panini maker, blender, Nespresso coffee machine, and a large indoor dining table. The cozy living room has a comfortable sectional sofa and smart TV. Laundry is a breeze with a full-sized washer/dryer, iron & ironing board, clothes steamer, drying racks, and a large clothesline behind the house as well.

Situated in the sought-after Vista Royal neighborhood in Jan Thiel, you are less than a kilometer from a grocery store, Jan Thiel beach, multiple resorts with several bars & restaurants, shopping, and a casino, the Jan Thiel salt flats & inland lagoon w/ hiking trail, and the famous I Love Curacao cliff-side bench!
It’s a short drive to other resorts/beaches, tons of restaurants and shopping, the spectacularly beautiful Old Quarry golf course (voted best Caribbean golf course in 2018 and 2019 by USA Today!!!), charming Dutch Colonial downtown Willemstad, and so much more!

Up to 60 KWh electricity per day is included in the nightly price; additional usage will be charged to you at €0.55 per KWh deducted from the damage deposit. For stays of longer than 7 nights, a mid-stay cleaning will take place weekly after the 1st 7 nights charged at $100USD each additional cleaning.

Responsable de l’hébergement

James Brock

Hôte Premium

Langues parlées

Anglais

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Services et équipements

Piscine

Cuisine

Lave-linge

Sèche-linge

Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit

Climatisation

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Règlement intérieur

Arrivée après 16 h 00

Âge minimum pour la location : 25 ans

Départ avant 11 h 00

Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans

Événements

Événements non autorisés

Animaux domestiques

Animaux de compagnie non autorisés

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation. Les articles 1100 à 1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/

Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement

Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus

Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires

Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits

L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour

L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée

Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : une trousse de secours

À propos du quartier

Jan Thiel

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Jan Thiel, plus précisément à la montagne, près de la plage. Si l'emblématique Aquarium de Curaçao constitue une attraction populaire, vous apprécierez la beauté naturelle des lieux qui s'offre à vos yeux au détour des emblématiques Plage Mambo et Plage de Jan Thiel. Les agréables Parke Tropikal Zoo et Musée maritime de Curaçao méritent aussi une visite. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le jet-ski et le kayak tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour la randonnée et les balades en vélo.

Jan Thiel, Curaçao

À proximité

Baie de Caracas - 1 min à pied - 0.1 km
Plage de Jan Thiel - 16 min à pied - 1.4 km
Aquarium de Curaçao - 12 min en voiture - 9.6 km
Plage du Remorqueur - 13 min en voiture - 3.7 km
Plage Mambo - 16 min en voiture - 8.8 km

Comment se déplacer

Aéroport international de Willemstad Hato (CUR) - 31 min en voiture

Restaurants

‪Zanzibar - ‬14 min à pied
‪Mood Beach - ‬11 min en voiture
‪Hemingway - ‬11 min en voiture
‪Madero Ocean Club - ‬11 min en voiture
‪Heineken Snek - ‬7 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

L'hébergement Vista Royal Jan Thiel. Private pool! Ocean views from amazing rooftop terrace! dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?

Oui, cet hébergement dispose d'une piscine.

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement Vista Royal Jan Thiel. Private pool! Ocean views from amazing rooftop terrace! ?

Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Vista Royal Jan Thiel. Private pool! Ocean views from amazing rooftop terrace! ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Vista Royal Jan Thiel. Private pool! Ocean views from amazing rooftop terrace! ?

Le départ a lieu à 11 h 00.

Où se situe l'hébergement Vista Royal Jan Thiel. Private pool! Ocean views from amazing rooftop terrace! ?

Vous rêvez d'un séjour face à la mer ? Cette maison de vacances se trouve à moins de 2 km de Baie de Caracas et Plage de Jan Thiel.Plage Mambo est à 4,2 km de distance.

9,6

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.

9,6/10

Propreté

10/10

Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement

9,8/10

Arrivée

9,8/10

Communication

9,8/10

Emplacement

9,6/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

10/10 Excellent

Antoine C.

26 avr. 2025

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great house

The House was perfect for hanging out as a group and for splitting up as to have some alone time. Plenty of places to eat in the area our fav was Pasawa and Salmon Grill. The property manager Mandy was great very responsive, friendly and knowledgeable even when we called for a minor issue they came out to assist on a holiday. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We plan to stay there again on our next trip.

Séjour de 11 nuits en avril 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe P.

13 avr. 2025

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Home away from home

The villa is wonderful and there are many thoughtful and considerate things to make it feel at home. The hosts provide everything you could need.Our group included adults, children under 10, teenagers and a baby and it suited our needs. Even in a large group, there are places you can escape to including the rooftop and corners of the balcony. The location is excellent. Walking distance from a Jan Thiel beach and a supermarket. We were able to fit all of our cars on the drive. It is worth hiring a car to explore the island and reach closeby restaurants etc. Willemstad is a relatively short drive away.The hosts and Mandy are very responsive and lovely. Thank you for allowingǰ us to stay in your home x

Séjour de 10 nuits en avril 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

19 mars 2025

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great house close to the water

Large house with plenty of open spaces. The rooftop was great for hanging out at night.

Séjour de 8 nuits en février 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

17 févr. 2025

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Well appointed villa with all you need

Loads of room for the 10 of us. Kitchen well stocked, excellent appliances, comfy beds, and aL kinds of outdoor space to enjoy. Managers were very helpful for taxi recommendations, rental car recommendations

Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

12 févr. 2025

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Lovely Home in best location on Curasao

Our first vacation in Curasao. The house is beautiful and very clean. 2 bedrooms one bath downstairs and one full bathroom outside by the pool. 3 bedroom 3 bathrooms upstairs. Some of the beds have 2 twin mattresses to make a king. If you and your partner are middle of the bed sleepers, chose a room with a king mattress. The kings made of twins tend to separate making for uneven sleep.Kitchen is nicely equipped which made for 4 nights for home cooked meals. Pool area is covered and meals outside allow you to enjoy the breeze.

Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

8 févr. 2025

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great location

Great location and house, short walk to jan thiel beach. Property and pool were great! View from the roof and sunset dinner on the roof we're highlights.

Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2025

8/10 Bien

William D.

10 janv. 2025

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful Villa

The property was amazing and the property manager was extremely responsive. If you want to have a reunion and hang out, this property is perfect.The location is far from the best beaches on Curacao and the traffic while we were there was pretty bad. Convenient access to the marina at Caracas Bay.

Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

4 janv. 2025

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great House, Great Location, Great for Families

The house was exactly what we were looking for. It was clean and spacious, with plenty of communal areas to gather and rooms to keep to one's own (teenagers). The outdoor space by the pool was fantastic and really the ideal place to spend your time. Also, having been to Curacao several times, we found this location to be our favorite with its proximity to Jan Thiel beach, supermarkets, great restaurants and more. And Mandy the property manager could not have been more helpful and communicative – would not be surprised if she had some sort of hand in arranging the perfect weather.

Séjour de 10 nuits en décembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

15 déc. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing Place

What a great location and a wonderful villa. The owner and property manager were very responsive, friendly and helpful. We highly recommend it and we will go back.

Séjour de 14 nuits en novembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

11 nov. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Five Couples

The property is in an excellent location in a very upscale neighborhood. There is a grocery store within 1 mile as well as a beach and restaurant's. Mandi was our host and was there as soon as we arrived and explained everything about the house to us. On the fifth day we had an issue with one of the A/C units as well as a locked door to one of the rooms. We had both items fixed as soon as reasonably possible. I highly recommend this villa.

Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

28 août 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great family vacation

The house was exactly as advertised, the property manager Mandy was wonderful, and the location was perfect. We walked to Jan Thiel beach, it was less than a 10 minute walk.

Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

7 août 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great Property!

This is an amazing property and you cannot go wrong with this rental. It is in a nice neighborhood, 1/2 mile from a casino, small grocery store (larger ones are within 3-4 miles) and Jan Thiel beach. Communication with owners and Mandy (property manager) were excellent. We did have some minor issues on day 2 but Mandy was there quickly and resolved. On our last full day we had A/C issues but Mandy had someone there within an hour and it was just a breaker. Unfortanately, later that evening another unit went out (which I expect was the real problem) and one of the bedrooms had no A/C that night. Wasn't much could be done at 7 pm on a Friday night. We went over on our A/C allowance and the owners credited half back to us for the issues without our asking which I thought was generous. Very impressed how they handled the issues; high level of customer service. Would 100% stay here again. Thanks for a wonderful trip.

Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

31 juil. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful Vacation Property

We were

Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2024

8/10 Bien

Wensley

24 juil. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement, communication

Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

3 mai 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

True 5 Star Jan Thiel

Large property with beautiful pool and third story roof access via stairway for amazing ocean views. Absolutely everything for a relaxed holiday. Bedrooms are large and comfortable…ditto showers etc. Kitchen is modern and has an abundance of cookware and utensils. Loved the game selection provided. Bring HDMI cable as Wifi is weak away from main downstairs living area. Overall: 5 Star!

Séjour de 16 nuits en avril 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., Denver, Colorado

17 mars 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful Villa

Myself and various friends stayed in the villa for the month of February, 2024. Everything about the villa was exceptional. The house is very spacious and has several outdoor gathering spots. Surprisingly, we hardly made use of the rooftop area. It was pretty windy during our stay, with even a few days of rain. We spent most of the time in the pool area with its great gathering table and plentiful loungers. The washer, dryer and big clothes line were especially nice to have. The kitchen had everything we could ask for and we used the grill a lot. There is an information binder that has useful information about the house and activities on the island. Mandy, the house manager, is a gem! We had a couple of requests and she fulfilled them immediately. She was always accessible and made check in and checkout seamless. Casa Laman is at the southern end of the island and very near a very adequate grocery store, several restaurants and some snorkeling beaches. We especially liked the restaurant Fuego which is very near the villa. We recommend renting a car and visiting the beaches north of Willemstad. We especially liked snorkeling at Blue Bay Beach and Coral Bay. We weren’t as impressed with the turtle beach at the north end of the island - mostly because it was over run with busloads of cruise ship passengers Overall we liked everything about our stay and highly recommend Casa Laman

Séjour de 27 nuits en février 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

13 janv. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Stunning house and location

This house is amazing! We just got back from a multi-generational family vacation and the house fit our needs perfectly! First, we arrived at an immaculately cleaned home. It is very spacious and spread out, so no one felt on top of another. The kitchen has top notch appliances and equipped with everything you could possibly need for cooking and snacking, including the icemaker which makes craft ice cubes! The laundry facilities and clothesline are a bonus. The outdoor spaces include coverings for shade. The rooftop patio offers panoramic views of the ocean. You get both stunning sunrises and sunsets from here, as well as constant wonderful ocean breezes. It also has two large tables with chairs which allowed our whole group to gather together. The main floor outdoor space also has a large covered seating area as well as lounge chairs around the pool. Needless to say, we spent most of our time outdoors! And at night, there is enchanting lighting everywhere, including the pool, offering extended outdoor time. The villa also offers gated parking for several cars with remotes provided. We can all say with certainty that our stay at the villa surpassed our expectations for a wonderful island family vacation. We highly recommend this home for a great getaway. Hoping to be able to repeat our stay sometime!

Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Emily M.

22 déc. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful home

This home was so lovely for our family trip to Curacao. Unlike many vacation rentals, this house is actually set up for a group to cook and live in the house. We enjoyed the barbecue and sitting on the roof for every dinner. The house felt roomy and cozy at the same time. We enjoyed our stay at this home!

Séjour de 8 nuits en décembre 2023

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

9 mai 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

AMAZING - A Must Stay!

Wow, this Villa was amazing! We booked a girl's trip for 7 - 50+ ladies and we couldn't have asked for anything better. The home was very spacious, super clean, and modern. The kitchen is huge and came equipped with everything. All 5 bedrooms had large king-size beds along with 5 bathrooms, 1 bath was right by the pool, so you didn't have to run inside. We loved the large dining room table and the large patio table with tons of seating. The pool was wonderful and refreshing, we were in it every day, even before and after the beach or whatever we did that day. Loved the balcony outside the two primary bedrooms, and the roof-top patio was spectacular. The location was perfect, we were so close to Jan Theil Beach, with lots of restaurants, and grocery, it was so convenient and even within walking distance for some. We explored every part of the island and loved every second of it. It was so nice to come home to this amazing villa when we actually left it. Mandy the property manager was super responsive, and the check-in and out were seamless. I can't say enough how much we all enjoyed ourselves and I would recommend this place and its location on the island 100% You will want to experience it yourself. We will be back for sure!

Séjour de 8 nuits en avril 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C., Moncton, New Brunswick

29 avr. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing house and location

We flew in from Canada to enjoy a one week vacation in Curacao with 6 other adults and we were happy we found this beautiful gem. This spcaious house not only accommodated 7 of us, it super-ceded our expectations with all the modern finishes and rooftop patio. 5 bathrooms and everyone received their own large bedrooms!! This house was full equipped with everything we needed. The green egg was a bonus!! Check in was simple and the property manager Mandy was present and personable if we needed anything. She even gave us each a welcome gift. Greatly appreciated! Location is key, when we got tired of swimming in the spectacular pool we would easily walk to the beach, about a 10 mins walk to the popular Jan Thiel beaches. There is also a supermarket and shops along the way. We highly recommend this house and this group will be returning. Tks again for the great hospitality! You will not be disappointed! Cheers! Kevin and Mindee

Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2023

8/10 Bien

Nathalie B., Cobourg, Canada

10 avr. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great family vacation

Great house with a great layout, plenty of space for our entire family of 7 adults and 2 kids. Nice pool area; pool is a perfect size with plenty of pool toys. The bedrooms and beds were very comfortable. Rooftop terrace offers great views of the ocean and sunset always accompanied by a nice breeze. We did encounter some appliances issues that caused some inconvenience, but all issues/concerns were dealt with promptly. The property manager was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. All in all everyone had a great time and really enjoyed Curaçao.

Séjour de 28 nuits en mars 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mylene F.

12 févr. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Family stay

Great location close to Jan Thiel/ nice restaurants. Nice spacious house. Beautiful views from the top deck. One minor remark is that the hot water capacity was kind of small For the amount of people able to stay in the house. Overall we had an awesome stay and will definitely consider to return!!

Séjour de 11 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anaeis O.

28 janv. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Such an incredible stay!

So much better than expected. It was super clean! And the house is huge. We were 7 people and it never felt crowded. The location is so close to the beach and you feel as if you are a part of the neighborhood. It’s a very safe area and the house has extra protection with an alarm system which made us all feel ever safer. The hosts were the sweetest and made sure everything was provided for and with fast replies. I truly had a great experience and would book this house again. At first i was a little worried about going over the electricity limit but honestly as a group that’s not the most responsible with things like that it was a lot easier than I expected and never was a nuisance. it was well worth it and I highly recommend a stay here! Thank you for everything!

Séjour de 6 nuits en janvier 2023

2/10 Horrible

H W.

15 août 2022

Les points forts : Emplacement

Les points faibles : Propreté et exactitude de l’annonce

Wij vinden de prijs kwaliteit niet in verhouding

Matig tot slecht

Séjour de 8 nuits en juillet 2022

Qui vous reçoit ?

Vous êtes reçu par James Brock

Me and my wife Cheryl live in the Chicagoland area in the United States. I am a Soldier in the U.S. military for over 36 years and my wife has worked in property management for over 25 years. We absolutely love the Caribbean, and it has been our dream to retire to the islands. When we found this home, we knew we finally found our perfect retirement place. Curacao is an amazing island, and we can't wait to eventually move there permanently when we retire. We visited the island in 2022 for the second time and fell in love with the people and the island amenities. We have visited over 12 different Carribean islands, many of them more than once, and after visiting Curacao a second time, we knew this was going to be our future retirement location.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?

The neighborhood of Jan Thiel is the nicest neighborhood on the island. You are surrounded by the ocean with amazing cliff views. It has all the amenities you could ask for within walking distance. It is also just a few minutes' drive away from the capital of Willemstad which offers everything you could ask for.

Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?

Our rooftop terrace! This is what made us fall head over heels for the property. Walking through the house, we already knew it was the house of our dreams. However, climbing the stairs and seeing the views from the rooftop was what let us know we weren't going to find a more unique and amazing place than this. Additionally, when we are relaxing poolside, it makes us feel like we are at your own private resort. The walls and landscaping surrounding the property gives you the ultimate feeling of privacy, and the sounds of the palm leaves rustling in the breeze provides absolute serenity.