Eco-Chic Island Escape! 2 bd House + Casita: Sleeps 6. Water Views Starry nights
Discover the magic of Culebra on our 5‑acre hilltop retreat with sweeping harbor views, constant gentle breezes, and star‑filled skies. Perfect for couples, families, or friends seeking a peaceful getaway, this eco‑friendly property blends rustic charm with beach‑chic, West Indies style.
Main House (2 bedrooms + alcove): Two queen bedrooms with ceiling fans and slate floors Bonus sleeping alcove with twin bed — ideal for your little pirate or mermaid Modern cottage kitchen with gas stove, full‑size refrigerator, and white‑tiled finishes Spacious living room and massive deck with panoramic views
5 private acres with gated entrance and private road Classic West Indies open‑concept design Outdoor shower and propane grill for island living Gentle breezes and unforgettable sunrises from the deck Romantic, family‑friendly, and completely off‑the‑grid (Tesla power wall)
Whether you’re sipping morning coffee with the trade winds, grilling seafood or churrasco under the stars, or simply resetting your soul in paradise, Casa Estrella offers the perfect blend of seclusion and comfort.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 210955
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Culebra National Wildlife Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
Culebra Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 3.8 km
Flamenco Beach - 15 min drive - 7.0 km
Culebrita Beach - 21 min drive - 8.7 km
Playa Tortuga - 21 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Mamacita's Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
Blac Flamingo Coffee - 16 min walk
Culebra Coffee - 5 min drive
Dinghy Dock Restaurant - 6 min drive
La Cocina Del Navegante - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Eco-Chic Island Escape! 2 bd House + Casita: Sleeps 6. Water Views Starry nights pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Eco-Chic Island Escape! 2 bd House + Casita: Sleeps 6. Water Views Starry nights?
As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eco-Chic Island Escape! 2 bd House + Casita: Sleeps 6. Water Views Starry nights on 14 April 2026 start from NZ$560, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Eco-Chic Island Escape! 2 bd House + Casita: Sleeps 6. Water Views Starry nights?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Eco-Chic Island Escape! 2 bd House + Casita: Sleeps 6. Water Views Starry nights?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Eco-Chic Island Escape! 2 bd House + Casita: Sleeps 6. Water Views Starry nights?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Eco-Chic Island Escape! 2 bd House + Casita: Sleeps 6. Water Views Starry nights located?
This family-friendly Culebra holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Culebra National Wildlife Reserve, 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.
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
Michael C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2025
So happy our space met your needs! We look forward to hosting you again….
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!
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
Amy H.
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…
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.
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.
Mark V.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 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!
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.
Orion L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
Thanks for the gloing review Orion! We look forward to having you back!
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.
Laura Dale B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2024
We loved having you and always say the house draws wonderful people! Looking forward to hosting you again.
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.
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.
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!
Robert N.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 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…
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!
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 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
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.
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.
Peter O.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 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!
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!
Wonderful property been there multiple times. It was the background problems all virus related that made us leave early. Owners terrific in helping.
William T.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 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!
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.
Sharon L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 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
10/10 Excellent
Dave M.
28 March 2018
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.
Dave M.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 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
So glad we listened to Hillary and rented a Jeep no way could we have got up there in a UTV especially that last section of the driveway :-) Nice away from it all place, I love d the ambience furnishings etc felt very at home. Just to warn future travelers in Culebra right now most restaurants are closed and if you land on a Sunday you better rush to the supermarket before 1:00 p.m., difficult finding food! Great views and breezes, great family space but if couples then not much privacy, we utilized the little casita as there were two couples and that worked out great
Tracey B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2021
Thanks Tracey we loved having you and are happy that you adhered to our guidance about a jeep! We love to share our beach house with like minded people and the house and casita are great for two couples! Hope to have you with us again. Warmly, Hilary
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
14 March 2017
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.
Jennifer K.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 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
10/10 Excellent
Brooke R.
25 March 2019
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!!!
Brooke R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 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
Linda G.
14 May 2017
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!
Linda G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 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
10/10 Excellent
John S.
2 April 2018
Terrific Island Home
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.
John S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
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
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!
Elizabeth W.
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!
About the host
Hosted by 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.
Why they chose this property
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 property 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. Fully stocked for a comfortable family or multiple couple getaway.