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Enjoy your time at the Shades

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sint Willibrordus, Curaçao
  • Place, Daaibooi Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cas Abao Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Mambo Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Enjoy your time at the Shades

Villa the Shades is a located on the third layer of a luxury comfortable monitored 24/7 Resort "Coral Estate" Rif St. Mari. The functional way of building location and an abundance of luxury, tranquility, shade and comfort where you can enjoy the sun and the refreshing breeze also throughout the year.

Around the villa is an oasis of greenery and tropical plants. As banana trees, cacti, yuccas, palms, aloe vera and papaya, which can also provide the required privacy. The villa also has 5 bedrooms, three modern bathrooms, porch, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen and private pool which offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea

If you choose to stay with us you will enjoy modern home comforts in a traditional setting. Whether you are looking for a short weekend break or a longer holiday,
we offer a range of packages that we think cater for all. Not only will you benefit from the beautiful Villa the Shades and stunning immediate surroundings,
We are a short walk from Karakter & Koraal beach and only 20 minutes by car from Willemstad town center and many other attractions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8914764
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Marie

St. Marie is home to this villa. Queen Emma Bridge is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Porto Marie Beach and Cas Abao Beach.
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Sint Willibrordus, Curaçao

What's nearby

  • Daaibooi Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Porto Marie Beach - 14 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cas Abao Beach - 31 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Blue Bay - 36 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Mambo Beach - 46 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza and More - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Café Daai Booi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪PortoMari Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marfa’s good-hangout @ williwood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Immanuel Café - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Enjoy your time at the Shades have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Enjoy your time at the Shades pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enjoy your time at the Shades?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy your time at the Shades?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy your time at the Shades?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy your time at the Shades located?

Situated in St. Marie, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Daaibooi Beach, Landhuis Jan Kok and Porto Marie 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. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location that is incredibly well maintained. House is stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay and you simply can't find a more relaxing location in Curacao!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was wonderful! It was necessary to leave the windows open during the day to let air in. Depending on the time of day, bugs and mosquitoes can be rampant but there are candles to light to ward them off that the host provided. It was a great stay for the week we were in Curaçao!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed. The view is incredible. The location is great. It's perfectly situated for driving into Willemstad and for checking out all the amazing beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2025
Allison and her friends were absolutely wonderful guests. They treated our home with so much care and left everything perfectly clean. They are exactly the kind of group every owner hopes to welcome! Allison, our home is your home… now and in the future. You’re always welcome back, and we would be delighted to host you again. Thank you for being such kind and thoughtful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Beautiful View and Great House

Excellent house, in a great location with one of the best views ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Love the View from Coral Estate

We enjoyed our stay. Bridgette was a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Great location and house.

We loved the house and location. Very quiet neighborhood and clean house. We explored all over the island and snorkeled at many of the beaches and this house was a perfect location. We loved every part of Curacao!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

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

Christmas Getaway

Beautiful house. Great inside/outside living. Best house we have stayed in curaçao (been here 3 times). Brigette was excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2022
Many thanks for your review Wes, much appreciated! Kind regards Brigitte & Ron
Verified

8/10 Good

bo d.

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

Friends in Carib

Very nice stay……comfortable. Very laid back. View from deck is outstanding. House is spacious and value priced. Threat of dengue fever was worrisome. Use of mosquito netting in bedrooms would’ve been nice. Mosquito repellent is advisable, despite te“wonderful breeze that is constant dat and night. Overall I would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

niels r.

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

From cold Canada a week to Curacao

The property was great for us and all is there to have a great time. Great view and also a great breeze on top of the mountain. Open the front door and let the breeze do the rest! The location is quiet so if you prefer that in the evening…..perfect. It’s a real short drive to the best beaches of Curacao and if you want to visit Willemstad you are only like 20 mins away. Make sure you check out restaurant “De Buurvrouw”, great place. The pool and BBQ were also great and you can enjoy lovely “mocking birds” that show up in the morning and evening. And they do like fresh water in the dish :) Overall, our experience has been great. If we come back to Curacao we will definitely have no issue staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Villa exceptionnelle

Idéalement placé. Dans un domaine privé à deux pas d'une plage magnifique ou nous avons nage avec les tortues. La villa est très bien entretenue et offre un grand confort . Sa piscine est très agréable et la vue est simplement magique Nous conservons cette adresse qui nous a fait passer d excellentes vacances Un grand merci a ses propriétaires et a Brigitte qui nous a réservé le meilleur accueil
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Perfect Family Getaway for Holidays

Our Family of 6 had a great time in this spacious home. We were met by the property Manager Brigitte who was fully accessible from the time we reserved the house to the time we left. WE used the pool several times a day and enjoyed the view from the patio everyday at Sunset which is just perfect from Coral Estates. The location of the house was perfect for beachgoers as it is in the middle of the Island so all the great beaches are within a 20 minute drive of the house. One of the highlights of staying in Coral Estates was the Security. The Security gate was very well managed, and there was a patrol car always around looking after guests if needed. The kitchen, and the grill got a lot of use as did the big dining room table. The air conditioning was only needed at nights as the breezes thru the house once the windows were open kept the house cool. If we ever come back to Curacao, we will stay at 640 Estates again. Thank you Brigitte
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan o.

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

Rest & Sun!

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house. Privacy in the pool and deck area was a bonus. Brigitte answered any and all questions in a very timely and helpful manner. The mosquitoes loved our pristine northern blood so citronella candles were much needed in the evening. There are some items that need maintenance but overall the house worked well.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for your nice review and maintenance tips, much appreciated! Looking forward to welcome you back in future, regards Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Beautiful house / beautiful view

We had the opportunity to stay at this amazing house for a week. The view and amenities were fantastic and the property manager was responsive and friendly. I would love to return to this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Many thanks for your review, we love to see you coming back! Regards Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Christmas in Curacao 2019

The house was as advertised, beautiful, clean, well equipped, in a very nice and peaceful neighborhood. The property manager was friendly and helpful, she made the check-in and check-out fast and easy, and was quick to respond when we had questions about the house or the island in general. Highly recommend the property and the owner and manager. Would definitely stay here again if returning to Curacao.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Another Great Coral Estates Home

We loved staying at this house, It became a home away from home for us very quickly. From the stunning views to the comfort of all the rooms we were very satisfied. I love coming here and leaving the front door open as well as the patio doors, you get an awesome breeze most every day. There was rain almost daily, but short. Within 15 minutes you forgot it ever rained. The house has 5 bedrooms, three of which are accessible upstairs, the last two are really an "apartment" downstairs with a separate entrance. This was good for our family since it offered a little more privacy if wanted. I would definitely stay here again, But make sure you bring some bug lotion. We found the one that worked the best had the ingredient Picaridin in it. The owner Ron was in touch with us from when we first booked the trip. We had no issues while we were there. I love coral estates, its a beautiful gated community that really feels safe when you are there. It also has a big footprint (we used for our daily walks) Highly Recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Incredible Stay!

This villa is so beautiful. The photos don't even do it justice. The property was immaculate when we arrived and the warm breeze through the home was so refreshing. The ability to open the house completely up was such a nice attribute and opening all of the doors up in the morning and feeling the breeze was incredible. The entire home was very clean and the bedding and towels were lovely (the fresh flowers on arrival were such a nice touch!). Ron and the rental management team were very quick to respond to any inquiries we had about the area and we felt very safe and secure within Coral Estates. The pool stayed perfectly cool and the air conditioning in the bedrooms worked perfectly each night. All appliances worked well and we had no unexpected surprises. We had a wonderful stay and have already recommended the villa to our friends and family as everyone was asking where we were after seeing photos. All in all, a top-notch stay that was everything we expected and more!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina M.

Tolle Villa in super Lage

Schöne Lage, große Terrasse, sauber, super toller Meerblick, housekeeping 👍👍👍
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

Spectacular views

There are lots of things to do in Curacao. We explored Christoffel Park,Hato cave, the floating bridge and shopping in Williamstad. We went snorkeling in many beautiful coves where the water was turquoise blue and clear. The food was good at the Coral Estates restaurant. The house was just as pictured in the Homeaway site. It was clean and beautifully furnished and decorated. I couldn't find a measuring cup but had everything else we needed. We had a lot of meals at the house using the oven and the grill. Dining on the veranda was perfect for 8 people around the large square table. And the view from the veranda is amazing overlooking the Caribbean. The sea breeze was endless and comfortable. We did not want to leave, but hope to return here in the future. Ron, the owner was quick to answer our questions and Sharon brought us to the house when we arrived, was very nice and professional. Mary
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique v.

Amazing place!

The house was beautiful & the view was absolutely stunning! The location was great & close to many beaches. There is also a resort area inside Coral estates with an infinity pool, spa, and restaurants. We loved our stay & the owner Ron couldn’t have been more accommodating!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hello Enrique and family, Thanks for sharing your experience at our resort Coral Estate, we love to see you back! Best regards Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE-OLIVIER m.

Simply stunning with an amazing owner

There is so many things to say, if you are looking for a house this 5 bedroom house with million dollar view very homy with touches of elegance and class is for you. The moment you open the front door the view and it’s beauty strikes you. In a secure environment and very peaceful surrounding it is a really special place. Now the owner is simply amazing he sent us so many great advises and was extremely reactive. It was our first time in Curacao and we were amazed by how friendly and happy the people are in the island always a smile fluent in multiple languages. The east of the island is civilization while west part is full of gorgeous coves with wild pristine blue waters. So enjoy this house as much as we did truly amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

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Hosted by Ron Arendse

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