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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Willemstad
  • Caracas Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Curaçao Sea Aquarium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mambo Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape to Villa Hammaka - Enjoy Amazing Waterfront Views!


Villa Hammaka is a private house right on Curacao's Spanish Water bay, with breathtaking views of the beautiful landscape and sunset skies right from your private beach and pier. After leisurely waking up, you can enjoy the morning breeze while having breakfast on the porch or under the pergola by the beach. When you are ready, grab some snorkel gear and search for the hidden "treasures" around the pier. Afterwards, you can catch up on your reading while relaxing in one of our hammocks. If you want to be more adventurous, you can take a car to experience the many attractions Curaçao has to offer. Be sure to get back to the house in time to pour your favorite drink, put your toes in the sand and capture the breathtaking sky at sunset.

Can you picture yourself here? We can accommodate you! The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and can sleep a total of 6 people. All of the furniture is teak and the linens are high quality, with 400 thread count sheets. This is our private beach house that we are sharing with guests when we are not there, so we only provide what we would want for ourselves!

We ask for a minimum of 3 nights, with discounts for weekly and monthly rentals.

If you rent our car, we will pick you up at the airport and tell you about the "must see" spots on the island! If you don't rent our car, we do recommend that you rent a car from an agency to get around if you would like to leave the house to replenish supplies or even just to see the local area because there is nothing within walking distance of the house and no mass transportation close by.

To give you an idea of distances, the closest grocery store is around 5-10 minutes away by car. The Jan Thiel beach area, which has four restaurants, from casual to upscale, as well as beach bars and shopping, is around 5-10 minutes away by car. The downtown "Punda" area, where the historic "handelskade" is located, is around a 15 minute drive from the house. You will find shopping, restaurants, bars and the cinemas there as well. The Santa Barbara resort, where you will find golf, tennis and restaurants, is also around 15 minutes away in the other direction. So, you are basically within a 10 to 15 minute drive of most everywhere you'd like to go!

If you want to check out the other side of the island, called "banda abou" (literally meaning "other side"), it will take you around 30-45 minutes, depending on how far you want to go.

We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy our weekend home!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Mambo Beach. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 11 minutes by car from Curaçao Sea Aquarium and 12 minutes from Jan Thiel Beach
Escape to Villa Hammaka - Enjoy Amazing Waterfront Views! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Heather de Paulo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Escape to Villa Hammaka Your own Private Slice of Paradise!

Escape to Villa Hammaka - Enjoy Amazing Waterfront Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Our stay could not have been better. Heather picked us up promptly at the airport and took us to the Villa. She showed us everything we might need to know and was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all of the places and things Curacao had to offer. We rented her car which was very reasonable and perfect for exploring the island. The house was well appointed and had the best views. We could have stayed for a very long time and not run out of things to do and see. The dock and outdoor area were very comfortable and it felt like a true vacation. We felt completely safe and had no issues with mosquitos. There was light boat traffic and a few dogs barked, but nothing excessive and sleeping was never a problem. Will definitely stay again if we ever get lucky enough to get to Curacao again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
My husband and I enjoyed our peaceful escape to Curacao. Staying at Villa Hammaka was a nice experience. We enjoyed the tranquility of being right on the water. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets and all the amenities we needed for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Owner very friendly. House was very nice and right on the water of the bay with a beautiful view. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winterhaven on Spanish Waters
The house is located in one of the best locations and views in Curaçao, and the website description and photographs are quite accurate. The host Heather couldn’t be more accommodating and communicative with any question or concern we had. We wish we could have more stars to provide to her in this review! Our only disappointment was related to some dog barking. It wasn’t all the time and it was only problematic here and there. Perhaps it’s the culture. Never late at night, so no issues with sleeping. The ability to swim off the dock, or just sit there with drinks and apps watching windsurfers or the sunset was beyond delightful. The warm weather allowed us to have dinner outdoors every night. We wouldn’t hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend this fabulous property. Thank you sincerely Heather (and Barry)!!
Stayed 70 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice villa on Spanidh waters
Cette villa est située sur ce qu’on appelle la bas les Spanish Waters, un grand havre naturel qui abrite de nombreux bateaux et compte plusieurs marina. La villa est spacieuse, propre et fonctionnelle. La propriétaire, Heather, est facile à joindre et toujours disponible. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié son aide, la cuisine bien équipée, les chaises sur le bout du quai, les deux patios, les levées et couchers du soleil, les hamacs. On peut se baigner autour du quai mais le fond est en vase et herbes et doc pas très invitant. Nous avons habituellement préféré explorer les autres plages de l’ile. A améliorer: remplacer les bancs inconfortables en face de la télé par un sofa et ajouter des chaises longues.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found!
We have just returned home from 5 glorious weeks at Villa Hammaka. The villa was absolutely perfect for 2 couples, each having your own king sized bed and bathroom. The property is extremely private and very well maintained. We made use of the charcoal BBQ and ate under the pergola on the deck every night. There is great snorkelling right off the dock and the water is so warm and quite calm. Heather, the owner, was so accommodating and super responsive to our requests or questions. She even picked us up at the airport and delivered us back when it was time to return home. She was lovely! We rented her vehicle which was great for sightseeing and traveling around the Island. I cannot say enough about our stay.....we will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER P., Frederick, USA

Great spot
The owners are top notch folks, helped us from arrival to departure and very detailed oriented. Nice little house, secure, off the main drag but close to all amenities Curacao has to offer. Our 2 kids loved chasing around lizards and iguanas in the yard and the dock is awesome to relax at in the evenings.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

Wonderful, relaxing vacation!
We were so lucky to have found Heather and Villa Hammaka for our weeklong stay on Curacao. We loved the privacy of this beautiful property, and enjoyed beginning and ending each day relaxing in the hammocks overlooking the bay. Heather met us at the property when we arrived and showed us the fully stocked closet with bath and beach towels, chairs, fishing equipment and more. She told us about the closest grocery stores and restaurants - we took her recommendation to visit a new gelato place up the street and ended up going 3 times during our 5 night stay! AC in the main bedroom made sleeping very comfortable, and we loved the big shower head. Heather was very helpful when we had an issue with the security system and the water going out, due to construction next door - we never felt bothered by the construction, no early morning or late night interruptions! It was wonderful after spending a day in Willemstad or at the beaches on the west side to come "home" and relax in a hammock with a glass of wine. We truly feel regenerated after our trip to Curacao, and have Heather and Villa Hammaka to thank!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

jan t.

Relax in paradise
Villa Hammaka is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the warm, breezy days in Curacao. The quiet cove and dock are the best place to start your day with your morning coffee or end your day with a glass of wine in the evening. Heather gave us lots of information about things to do on the island and nothing is very far away. The house was the right size for our family - nicely furnished, comfortable beds, everything very clean and neat. The kitchen is well equipped if you want to stay in and cook but there are many places to eat nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Woodstock, Ontario Canada

Amazing sunrise, beautiful breezes
We stayed at Villa Hammaka for the first part of our 12 day vacation on Curaçao. We also stayed on west side of island which is quieter but would recommend staying on both sides of island, we would do the same thing again. You can see the sunrise really well on villa Hammaka side, no sunrise views on west side. Partial view of sunsets at Villa Hammaka beautiful pink skies, full on view of sunsets on west side. The villa was very well stocked with plenty of towels and everything you need in the kitchen. The bed was very comfortable and really nice shower too, there was another bedroom but we didn't use it as it was only the 2 of us. We enjoyed grilling some steaks and burgers on the charcoal grill out on the deck. We enjoyed a day of swimming off the dock and laying on the floatie tied to the dock. In the mornings we would get up before sunrise and sit and watch the sun come up with our coffee and enjoyed the breezes and the sailboats. Close to nice beaches, restaurants, grocery stores and Willemstad to enjoy the city. At the end of the day it was nice to come and enjoy the breezes and lay in the hammock. Heather was lovely and very informative and always available for any questions we had. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Heather S., Summerville, OR USA

Villa Hammaka Rocks!
This house has many positives that make it well worth taking a closer look for your Curaçao vacation rental! The house is located on a *secluded* lot on the Spanish Waters inlet, a place where boats & catamarans (flying flags of a variety of countries) come for safe harbor. There is also a nearby marina with sea kayaks, kite-surfing & SUPs (stand-up paddleboards) available to rent and a variety of activity on the water to entertain. Several points of interest nearby: the historical fort, shopping, restaurants, public parks & beaches and other activities. (We were there for scuba diving and found a couple of dive shops close by.) Your safety is a chief concern of the home owners, providing its occupants a real sense of security. The house is behind a remote-controlled gated entry and has lines-of-sight beams surrounding the perimeter as well as the house itself, to be secured each night before retiring. And, the security company may stop by if something is disrupting the beams (such a long towel blowing on the clothesline). The interior of the house is spacious without taking up a lot of real estate— a very efficient layout. 2 bedrooms, each with a king bed (ideal for a traveling couples) and private bath; and, a nicely equipped kitchen/living area. In addition, there are several outdoor spaces to be enjoyed—a large covered area w/ large dining table, a smaller table under the pergola right by the water, and yet more seating out at the end of the dock. We also appreciated the outdoor shower for rinsing off scuba/snorkel gear after use. Heather de Paulo was responsive to our Qs related to the house & tourist attractions—before & after arrival; and had some basic groceries waiting for us in the refrigerator since we were arriving very late. She also provided airport shuttles, since the house may be challenging to find for island first-timers. Don’t overlook the vehicle (Toyota RAV-4) that is offered—it was clean and can get around anywhere your touring may take you. It was a huge bonus to have waiting for us at the house and not have to deal with one more thing at the end of our long travel day getting to Curaçao. One down side: Construction started on the neighboring property mid-week with a couple days of lot-leveling excavator work. Hope it is over soon—the noise was not loud-- but constant and started about 7:15am and went until 5:45pm.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Karly E.

Wonderful home, beautiful views and very relaxing!
We loved this home and loved our trip to Curacao! Heather and Barry were so helpful, responsive and made every effort to make our trip a great one! The home is even more beautiful than the pictures give it credit. You'll be blown away upon arrival. I would give 4.5 stars if I could, only negative were the power outages (we had two) which made it so we couldn't leave one day for a beach trip and one evening for dinner, due to the security gate not able to open. Other than that, this home and the owners are fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rudi S., New York

Much nicer then it looks in the photos..
We loved our stay at Villa Hammaka and the great hospitality by our hosts. The water views from the villa are spectacular (much better then expected) and the outdoor setting is calm, serene and private. The inside of the house is simple but with taste and just lovely for my kids and wife. No issues. You can almost spend your entire vacation sitting around the house. Our host Heather helped us find the villa on the first day and really made us feel at home. We are grateful to her and her husband for their hospitality.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Amazing
The house is situated in a beautiful spot of the bay. The quality of everything in the house is excellent. There is an amazing number of fish under the dock. Great snorkeling only 10-15 mins away. Sunsets are very special on the deck. Heather went out of her way to make our stay great. The only bad thing is having to leave Villa Hammaka when our vacation ended.

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

Amazing Bit of paradise on the Spanish Waters
We just spent 2 weeks over the holidays at this fantastic villa on the Spanish Waters, relaxing in the hammocks and lounging on the dock, so much so that we didn't want to leave. The layout is perfect to accommodate 2 adult couples. The villa has great indoor outdoor space, with large sliding doors to open up the living spaces, a large covered dining / sitting area just off the house, and a patio area beneath the gazebo by the water. The location by the bay provides a constant, refreshing breeze coming off the water. The villa is in a very convenient location, 15 minute drive to downtown Willemstad with several good grocery stores nearby and easy access to dive shops and beaches. Director's Bay, a short 5 minute drive away, became our favorite snorkelling/dive spot. We also rented a small sailboat from nearby Prosail, which is just around the corner. A few of our favorite restaurants are Piri Piri and Seaside Terrace. Heather, the owner was very welcoming and responsive to any requests that we had. She picked us up at the airport and brought us to the villa, pointing out attractions and amenities along the way. At the villa she gave us a good walk through, pointing out it's features and how everything worked. The villa surpassed our expectations as the space and the surrounding areas turned out to be even more breathtaking in person than what the photos convey. We would like to thank Heather for her great hospitality and look forward to returning some day soon!

10/10 Excellent

Frederik V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal
Our ten day stay was ideal. You are near all activities at Curaçao (you do need a car), but the house and place provides everything you need for a Carribean vacation. The hosts are wonderfull, best Ibhave ever seen! My only wish was to stay longer..
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Traum mit kleinem Riff unter der Haus-Steg
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in dem Ferienhaus von Heather sehr genossen. Das Haus liegt direkt in der Spanischen Lagune (spanish waters) in Curacao. Es ist alles da um sich selbst zu versorgen. Wir haben dort gefrühstückt und öfters abends selbst gekocht. Mit unserem Leihwagen haben wir das nächstgelegene Restaurant in 5 Minuten erreicht. Supermarkt in ca. 10 Minuten. (ohne Auto geht nichts) Unter dem hauseigenem Steg kann man super eine bunte Fisch- und Korallenwelt bestaunen. Die Gastgeberin Heather hat auf Fragen per WhatsApp immer sehr schnell und freundlich geantwortet. Super Gastgeberin. Wir haben den Urlaub in dem Ferienhaus und Curacao sehr genossen und können es jedem nur weiterempfehlen diese tolle Insel zu besuchen und am besten in diesem super tollen Ferienhaus.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno A.

Liked: Cleanliness
geweldig mooi en rustig gelegen beachhouse.
zeer mooi gelegen villa direct aan het water. ook de ontvangst door de eigenaar Heather De Paulo was top.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uta K., Rostock, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location
Beautiful view, cosy house...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super holiday
Very Nice villa on a fantastic place with an even more fantastic Heather who is always there for you, even before we were on Curaçao we had already a fine contact. Higly recommended with a very nice landlord. We had a fantastic holiday. Heather thank you for everything, we will definitief come back sta ik!!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

marianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in a great house!
Heather's house is a little gem hidden in Spanish Water area of Willemstad. We highly recommend staying there to relax and do nothing but enjoy the nice Caribbean breeze on the jetty...
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valentin G.

Wunderbares Haus direkt am Wasser - sicher und ruhig
Traumhaft schön. Leben im offenen Haus. Sogar Motorboot zubuchbar!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Loek K.

Great location and perfect place to relax
Beautiful spot with great view on Spanish water. We loved the boat which brought a lot of fun to our kids. Warm welcome by Barry and his son. We love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jörg K.

genießen, entspannen und wohlfühlen
Wir hatten wunderschöne und erholsame Tage an einem, für uns, traumhaften Ort. Kommunikation und Information, im Vorfeld und während des Aufenthaltes, waren super. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt Lage, Ausstattung, Sauberkeit und Größe alles bestens. Ein Wiedersehen ist nicht auszuschließen, danke Heather.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johannes T.

Ideales Beach-House für Paare oder Familien
Tolle Lage am Spanish Water mit Blick auf die Segler vor Anker und den Tafelberg. Auto und Boot sind absolut notwendig. Bester Ausgangspunkt für individuelles Reisen mit Schwerpunkt Tauchen, Segeln, Boating. Das Haus ist sehr praktisch und qualitätvoll eingerichtet, exquisite Wäsche und Handtücher, sehr bequeme Betten, gute Bäder, traumhafter Grillplatz, Terrasse mit 180 Grad Blick aufs Wasser, ruhige und entspannte Gegend. Beste Ausflüge: Mit dem Boot zum St. Barbara Beach Hotel Anleger oder zum Piratennest. Mit dem Auto: Zum Tauchen zum Tugboat.