Perfect location! Great walking distance to Mambo Beach and restaurants. We loved the condo and property with the pool and lagoon. It felt safe and was very clean and well maintained. Great outdoor area to grill out, eat, and relax. Would love to stay here again and would highly recommend it to friends.
This is an amazing property! Quiet, private property and a very short walk to the Mambo beach shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The private, secluded, crystal clear lagoon was perfect for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing. One of the best VRBO properties we've stayed. One thing to aware of is the cost for electricity. There is an allocated useage included but additional charge if exceeded. Even though it was HOT, we kept the doors open for a welcoming and comfortable breeze and had the AC on occasionally and still exceeded the alotted electricity.
Property is ideally located. Unit is right at the pool . Nice little beach good swimming and snorkeling. Lots of close by restaurants. Condo was as nice as the pictures and in a quiet property.
As a family, we spent 10 days in the apartment. Thenplace is very expensive for what you get. I went twice to Curaco and I believe you can better for cheaper price. Here our pros and cons:
Pros:
- very clean apartment
- well located, 2 minutes walk to Mambo Beach, 10 minutes drive to Willemstad or other cities
- nice little resort with access to private beach, pool
- beds are confortables
- furniture outside is confortable
Cons:
- arrival and departure are awkward. Property manager does not make you feel comfortable to be in their apartment. It is as it they analyze if you are good people
- they verify for your consumption of power (electricity). So if you want to be below what they request, you cannot use air conditioning during the day, you take a 2 minute shower, and do not use the dryer
- they want to charge you for extra consumption and I do not remember signing for that when I reserved the place
- there is nothing left in the apartment from previous tenants so you end up paying for everything at grocery store: paper foil, oil, sugar, garbage bad. First time I see that on a rental location
- there is no kitchen table inside which is really not confortable. With the frequent showers, it was not possible to sit outside
- there is no user guide in the house: had no clue how to use stove and dryer. All is in Dutch
- there is only one set of key to get in and out of apartment. We always had to manage our departure with our teenagers
Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Hans and Michaela, the proud owners / managers of Palms & Pools! More than 10 years ago, we visited Curacao for the first time and stayed in an apartment at Ocean Resort, where we fell in love with the place. We promised each other that if we ever had the chance to own an apartment there, it would be a dream come true. And that dream did come true! We have totally renovated the apartment and we want our guests to experience the same feeling of joy during their stay at our apartment.
The unique 5* resort is situated in a central location on the island of Curacao, directly on the ocean, and features a crystal clear lagoon that can't be found anywhere else on the island. Imagine enjoying the white sandy beach and private beach right in front of your door, with a stunning view of the ocean and lagoon. The waves gently crashing on the coast and palm trees swaying in the background make for a perfect tropical setting. The resort offers various amenities, including well-kept tropical gardens to stroll through and a large swimming pool with a children's pool for the little ones. You can work on your tan and relax on the shaded sun loungers. The resort's convenient and central location puts entertainment, food and drink, and nightlife within walking distance at Mambo Beach Boulevard. Hemmingway Bar, Lions Dive Resort, Cabana/Mood Beach, Sea Aquarium, and Dolphin Academy are all within walking distance. Additionally, many tourist attractions are easily accessible by car from the resort's location, and you'll have your own reserved parking space for your rental car.
Palms & Pools offers guests a unique vacation experience with its stylish and fully renovated apartment, located in the beautiful 5-star Curacao Ocean Resort with a crystal clear lagoon. Guests can enjoy a private beach, resort pool, and well-kept tropical gardens. The apartment has top-quality amenities, including an open kitchen with high-end appliances, spacious bedrooms with luxury bedding, and free high-speed internet. The convenient location offers easy access to local attractions and entertainment, and guests have their own reserved parking space. Overall, Palms & Pools is a comfortable, private, and luxurious "home away from home" on the beautiful island of Curacao.