Private Beach! Best snorkeling in Culebra!!!

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Check out the area

Culebra

Culebra Ferry Terminal8 min walk
Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega)17 min walk
Luis Pena Island7 min drive
Flamenco Beach11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful wooden cabin right on the beach! Enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets right on the water. Have your morning coffee with your toes on the sand and gorgeous views of Vieques and Luis Peña islands! The house sits right next to the Marine Biological Reserve. The best snorkeling in Culebra right at your front door! Only about a 10 minute walk from town!

Air conditioned. It has 2 rooms with queen size beds, 1 room with 2 dbl bunk beds. Nice L shape balcony upstairs with views of the beach. The kitchen and the bathroom are located downstairs along an open/airy terrace were you can lounge on the many hammocks available to snooze the afternoon away!.

Two showers available (1 hot water, 1 outside shower). Cottage comes with linens, regular towels (sorry no beach towels!), kitchenware, micro, blender, ice chests, lounge chairs on beach, hammocks. The owner will be more than happy to receive and welcome you into his house and to make your stay an unforgettable one! We know you will be back to our beautiful hidden getaway!!!

Suitability - NO SMOKING in premises, perfect for a large family, two small families or 2-3 couples looking for an adventure getaway, NO PETS!

Property manager

Tulio Ortiz

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strict enforcement...wooden house, nature reserve

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Property Registration Number 614965

About the area

Culebra

Located in Culebra, this cottage is on 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.

Culebra

What's nearby

Punta Melones - 5 min walk
Culebra Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
Luis Pena Island - 7 min drive
Flamenco Beach - 11 min drive
Flamenco Peninsula - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Pandeli - 9 min walk
Culebra Coffee - 8 min walk
Mamacitas Guesthouse Hotel Culebra - 10 min walk
Blac Flamingo Coffee - 15 min walk
Bar Happy Landing - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach! Best snorkeling in Culebra!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach! Best snorkeling in Culebra!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach! Best snorkeling in Culebra!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach! Best snorkeling in Culebra!!! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Punta Melones and Culebra Ferry Terminal. Flamenco Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

1 Apr 2024

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

A great beach house with snorkeling

We loved the location and eclectic cottage at Melones Beach! As advertised, short walk to one of the best snorkeling spots on the island and 10 minute stroll into town. Host was responsive and helpful and had clear, informative instructions about the property!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo H.

18 Mar 2024

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

Culebra PR Vacation

Tulio Ortiz was an excellent host!!! He made us feel right at home - even met us in town to follow him to find the house faster. He walked us through the home to show us where everything was & how to work everything. Very thorough w/instructions. He helped guide us with referrals on restaurants, photographer & excursions. Side note: We highly recommend Captain Bill Catamaran for your boating excursion. Juan Carlos Garavito Photographer for your amazing family beach pics. This house offers the ultimate outdoor experience: beach front (beautiful sunrises & sunsets), snorkeling, roosters, iguanas, etc. Great place for families to relax together. Tulio provides hanging hammocks, bath & kitchen essentials & beach toys as well. Just a side note for those over 6’ tall - watch your head on lower level! Not a complaint just watching out for others☺️ Overall our family of 4 w/ 2 boys (7 & 12yrs old) absolutely loved this location! We hope to back!! Thank you Tulio for your excellent hospitality and sharing your beautiful place with us!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

29 Feb 2024

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

Great spot

Really nice location and so peaceful. It’s rustic but with all the necessities we needed. Hot shower, toaster oven, hammocks galore! Our kids were entertained with hermit crabs, chickens, iguanas, and some sweet shy snakes. The beach access and short walk to town for groceries or a meal out was a treat. Good to rent a vehicle (golf cart) to get to further away sandy beaches. Tulio was a text away for any questions and his place was clean and just we wanted in a getaway. Internet is there but we also didn’t use it much! Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janet P.

24 Jan 2024

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

Walk to town and Melones Beach

The cabin is rustic but comfortable. The snorkeling at nearby Melones Beach is really spectacular. In the evenings we closed up the upstairs and turned on the air conditioners to keep the bugs out.

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

20 Nov 2023

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

Incredible in every way!

This space was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. Traveling with two little kids can be a challenge, but thanks to Tulio’s incredible hospitality, our visit to Culebra was comfortable and easy. Tulio not only provided a pack and play and bug net for our infant, but even came to the house to help set it up and offered for us to bring those with us when we left the house. What a difference this made!! The space was beautiful, check in and out a breeze, and all of it left us wanting to return again. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tulio Ortiz

I grew up in San Juan but spent all of my Summers, X-mas breaks, Easter vacations, and holiday weekends living in Culebra with my grandparents and family. Joined the USNavy for 5 years at the age of 19. I graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans and after 12 years of living in the US mainland returned to PR. I have three beautiful children.

Why they chose this property

My family has lived in Culebra since 1886. Back then, Culebra was pretty much developed as an agricultural project by the Spanish Crown. My great great grandfather came over from Spain and became owner of some land, bought some more, and the rest is history. Sardinera beach II (Melones we call it!) has been owned and loved by my family and friends forever. Come share it with us for a while!

What makes this property unique

From the moment you disembark or fly into the island you will fall in love with it. It's hard to describe but, if you ask anyone that has been to Culebra and they will tell you. The moment you get off the main road into the access road you will feel transported into a different world. Pass the tunnel of acacia trees and at the end you will see the yellow house sitting in the sunshine. A nice open area downstairs filled with brightly colored hammocks invites you in! But what really catches you eye and ears is the view and the sound of the ocean right in front of you. Lots of trees run along the beachfront. They provide a nice shade for when the Caribbean sun gets a little too frisky. Pass the trees and on the edge of the water, you'll see the island of Vieques in the distance. The small waves that run along the top of the reef in front of the house come towards you to die at your feet! If it's late in the afternoon you can just have a seat on the sand and enjoy one of the most spectacular sunsets you will ever see! Make sure you have a 'sundowner' in hand. Want to eat out? Town is just a 8 min walk away. Want to snorkel in the Biological Reserve? Walk 20 steps into the water,
swim to the right, and you are there! Want to go to world famous Flamenco beach, Soni beach, Tamarindo, Carlos Rosario? Take the public transport or better yet, rent a golf cart or 4x4 and go exploring. Want to go to Tortuga beach in the island of Culebrita, or Luis Peña? Want to go diving? We'll arranged it for you! Come on down and enjoy!

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