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Fabulous location. Walk to beach and town. Large deck with fantastic views!

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Sunset view from deck
View of home from water
View to Luis Pena Cay from kitchen/living room
One of the spacious decks with 180 degree waterview
The view as you walk to entrance of villa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Punta Melones
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Culebra
  • Place, Punta Melones
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Melones
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamenco Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous location. Walk to beach and town. Large deck with fantastic views!

Offering breathtaking views from east to west, Pastel House at Melones is a superior choice for a casual and relaxing Culebra vacation.

Pastel House at Melones offers one of the island’s best locations – close to town, yet in quiet location with excellent snorkeling available just steps from your villa at Melones Beach.

Near constant breezes are captured by the enviable position of the home on a hillside with wide open space to the east and west, utilizing the cooling Caribbean tradewinds to maximum advantage.

. A well-equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, comfy lounge areas and an expansive decks to enjoy fabulous sunsets over Luis Pena Cay. Water toys, snorkel gear, beach chairs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
You need to contact me for approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you have to cancel we will put the property back on the market and refund you any of the days we are able to rent it for.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 523791
Property # 473416vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Culebra

Culebra is home to this villa. Culebrita Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Flamenco Beach and Culebra National Wildlife Reserve. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Punta Melones - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Melones - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flamenco Beach - 19 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Culebrita Beach - 33 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 33 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiosko de Mami #8 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pandeli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blac Flamingo Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mamacita's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy Dock Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous location. Walk to beach and town. Large deck with fantastic views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fabulous location. Walk to beach and town. Large deck with fantastic views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous location. Walk to beach and town. Large deck with fantastic views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous location. Walk to beach and town. Large deck with fantastic views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous location. Walk to beach and town. Large deck with fantastic views! located?

Situated in Culebra, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Punta Melones and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Flamenco Beach. Playa Melones and Culebra Ferry Terminal are also within 10 minutes.

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. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ann is an exceptional host....quick responses and gave us lots of helpful tips. The house was beach vibe casual and the views were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky & Blake C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing from the front porch. The house was quiet and so close to Melones beach. Close to downtown. The rooms were spacious and the AC was wonderful. I will definitely be back. The host was quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and the place were amazing. She was very helpful and the place was super. I will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, quiet and beautiful. Perfect location to escape. Mrs. Ann was an amazing hostess. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Incredible!

Absolutely loved our stay! Perfect location and the views were unreal. Our host was very accommodating and gave great recommendations! The house came with everything you need to enjoy a day at the beach and snorkel. Would highly recommend and can not wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

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

Dream location!

We loved it, and appreciated the little touches that made our stay even more comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

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

Beautiful Carbi home in paradise

Mesmerizing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Fantastic

We loved staying at the Pastel House. Easy to get to and perfect view every night at sunset! Ann was super helpful before and when we arrived. We for sure will be coming back and staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Perfect accommodation, excellent balcony.

Ann was a helpful host. We loved the porch and incredible sunsets. We ate all or meals outside and appreciated being "out of town". Very private, relaxing and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Amazing view

We have been to Vieques many times but this was our first time at Culebra. Ann was so great with her information and we loved the island. Although we had a car, the houses location allowed us to walk to dinner every night so that was great since parking is tough in town. Highly recommend but remember it is a beach house not high end.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kait S.

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

Amazing

I'm a single woman who brought my two boys 13,10, here for 5 days. Anne is a gracious host, I never once in Culebra felt unsafe. The location is perfect. The house is awesome, rustic Caribbean and has everything you will need. If you're looking for a resort vibe, think again. If you want a chill awesome vacation book here.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald G.

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

Wonderful time.

Great view from porch. Comfortble and homey atmosphere. 5 minute walk to Melones beach. About 15 minute walk to Dewey. There were many moments we just hung out on the front porch entranced by the view. And Ann the manager was helpful, available welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn C.

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

Loved our stay at Pastel House

It was like staying at a family lake cottage: well-loved, a but rustic, but comfortable and with just enough amenities. For us, perfect, but not for everyone (i.e. people looking for more of a resort-type accommodation. If you are the type who would be put off by mis-matched silverware or glasses this place is not for you.) We especially loved the huge covered deck and spent most of our non-beach time here, enjoying the view, reading, swinging in the hammock. The book shelves are filled with many years worth of beach reads - it was nice to have the time to plow through 2 of them during our stay. There is a good supply of beach chairs and snorkeling equip. We travelled from 30deg temps in new england and so relished the heat and humidity, but we were also grateful to sleep in the air conditioned bedrooms. The location was perfect, really close to town but surrounded by lush bougainvillea. Close to Melones/snorkeling, central to routes to other beaches. Ann, the property manager lives downstairs, but we never really saw her. At the same time she was very accommodating and easy to reach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hisayo F.

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

Perfect vacation spot!

My 11-year-old son and I stayed at the Pastel House, and we absolutely loved it. First of all, the view of the ocean and Luis Pena was amazing. We loved having breakfast and dinner outside with this view. The house provided everything we needed. Beach equipment such as snorkeling gear, beach chairs/umbrella, cooler, beach towels, etc are particularly useful and they were all in great condition and we used them every day! We also used the grill a lot for preparing dinner outside. The location is also perfect as it is so close to everything - beach, town, and all. What makes this place so special is Ann who is always available to make your stay as comfortable as possible. She communicates clearly and proactively before and during the stay, and respond any questions we had very quickly. She is a very kind and caring person, and we were very happy to get to know her during our stay. We will absolutely love to come back here in the future and we recommend anyone who is looking for a laid back island vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

rose e.

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

A mixed bag

The location of this property is amazing. Fantastic views of the water, Luis Pena and the ferries coming and going. The one BIG issue we faced the week that we were there was a water shortage. The water cut off every day. Anne ( the property manager) told us about her system of filling up the water jugs underneath the sink. This is what we did so we would have water to clean ourselves when we got home from the beach. Anne explained that there is a cistern but there is no pump so there is no way for the water to get into the house. I don't think this is an acceptable way for a rental property to handle a chronic water problem on Culebra. The owner should provide a better back up system!! ( i.e. install a pump!) I gave "cleanliness of property" a 3 star because we found a dead scorpion the day we moved in. There was a broken tile on the kitchen floor. at the front entrance. we did not enter through that door because we did not want it getting worse. Also, the shower head was attached with a plastic bag.. we didn't use it much ( lack of water) but I don't think this would stand up to water pressure. Some nice touches.. beach chairs and snorkeling equipment, but this place definitely needs some more help before it's ready for prime time rental
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

townsend m.

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

Great Week With the Family

We loved Pastel House. The place had tremendous views of the ocean, an open floor plan, and lots of charm. It's classic rustic Caribbean in style and feel---perfect for easing into the day and evening. Melones Beach and fantastic snorkling are only a short walk away. Ann was a great host. We already looking forward to a another visit in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Perfection!

Thank you, Ann, for giving us this wonderful view of the water and the perfect home away from home. We had the best vacation ever! Michelle, Edwin, and Simon (age 7)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

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

Awesome rental as advertised!

Stayed for eight days. Place was ideally located about half mile from town but yet secluded. Host communicated well and no complaints.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

The loca8of this property was perfect! Ann was amazing. We had a fabulous time

We are already planning our next trip there!! Cannot wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Fantastic views

Great views & host. I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely stay

The location is perfect. The island is magic. The host is very nice.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff C.

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

Wonderful place

While the pics on VRBO do not accurately reflect the state of the property, it is important to remember that Culebra has recently been hit by a number if major hurricanes. Ann and her friends have done an incredible job recovering from these disasters and created a wonderfully clean and comfortable vacation rental. The location was perfect for our party. Amazing snorkeling beaches within walking distance. Close to the main port, but far enough away to feel totally isolated. And Ann was incredible. She went out of her way to help our party arrive comfortably and stay comfortable for the entire week. So thankful for her generosity and lovely personality. Pastel House was great for us and we look forward to a return visit. Thanks Ann!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikha G.

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

Rustic and Perfect home

We had an incredible experience at the Pastel House. It’s rustic and simple. But that suits us perfectly. Right by the best snorkeling, beach chairs included, 180 views from the porch. What more do you need. Our host was responsive and attentive. I look forward to coming back again. Soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Great location!

This is a beach house in the best possible location. Nuff said. It is in a secluded area with few other houses with the best views, but it is also very close to town - a big plus. The best snorkeling on the island is just steps away - to the west of the peninsula at Melones Beach. (swim to the right after getting in) But as others have said, it is basic accommodation with only the master bedroom having air conditioning. If you want a luxury stay, then this is not for you. If all you need is a nice hammock on a beautiful porch overlooking the water, then jump on it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orion L.

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

Incredible as usual

The location of Casa Pastel is perfect, close to town yet secluded. Some of my greatest memories are on that porch after a day at an impossibly beautiful beach. I’ll continue to stay here for years with my family, so long as they’ll have me!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

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