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We just returned from Culebra on December 4, 2017 and the island is lush, beautiful and open for tourism. We have added a new photo of the island and bay as seen from the property on December 1st.
Come to Culebra and enjoy a cool drink on your private, breeze swept, porch which overlooks one of the most beautiful bays in the entire Caribbean. Casa Ella is only a short distance from the center of town. Enjoy the privacy of having your own house with off-street parking and landscaped grounds in a small, safe and friendly neighborhood. The spacious grounds have flowering shrubs and palm trees. A perfect island getaway.The house has two separate and very private villas. The 1 bedroom villa, shown here, is 825 sq ft with a large master bedroom (king bed), a living room, large designer...We just returned from Culebra on December 4, 2017 and the island is lush, beautiful and open for tourism. We have added a new photo of the island and bay as seen from the property on December 1st.
Come to Culebra and enjoy a cool drink on your private, breeze swept, porch which overlooks one of the most beautiful bays in the entire Caribbean. Casa Ella is only a short distance from the center of town. Enjoy the privacy of having your own house with off-street parking and landscaped grounds in a small, safe and friendly neighborhood. The spacious grounds have flowering shrubs and palm trees. A perfect island getaway.The house has two separate and very private villas. The 1 bedroom villa, shown here, is 825 sq ft with a large master bedroom (king bed), a living room, large designer bathroom, a modern kitchen, wide covered balcony and expansive sun terrace. The villa has satellite TV, outdoor gas grill, broadband internet access with wifi, indoor & outdoor showers, beach chairs, backpacks and coolers. The house has a full laundry room. Culebra is among the 'Best Secret Islands on Earth' (Travel & Leisure), has one of the '6 Caribbean Beaches to See Before You Die' (New York Times), and nearby Flamenco Beach is 'One of the Top 10 in the World' (Travel Channel). Flamenco Beach is just 6 minutes from Casa Ella by car, golf cart or scooter. Casa Ella's central location on the island is convenient to all restaurants, shops, town, ferry and airport. A few friendly watering holes in town have live music or karaoke on some nights. Restaurants range from simple island cooking to elegant gourmet dining. Small local markets and unique island gift shops provide for all your needs. A weekly open-air produce market offers an array of fresh fruit & vegetables.All you need are flip flops and sun block. Nature is a major attraction on Culebra. Endless white sandy beaches dot the island. Many are within a few minutes ride from the villa. Enjoy deserted beaches, beautiful reefs, fabulous snorkeling and diving. There are no malls, resorts or golf courses. No passport or fancy clothes required. English is spoken everywhere. To get the most from your visit, renting a car or golf cart will give you the best mobility and opportunity to explore and experience all aspects of the island.Kick back and relax. Come for the simplicity and beauty. Enjoy snorkeling the colorful reefs, scuba diving, nature walks, photography, biking, kayaking, fishing, boating, hiking, observing hawksbill or leatherback turtles or bird watching in the extensive Culebra Wildlife Refuge.Bring your sun block, camera, a good book, relax and have a good time.
Casa Ella is nicely appointed and all you really need. Culebra was a small and relaxing island with nice beaches and good snorkeling! We saw Turtles, Rays, lots of beautiful fish & coral. Harspoons & Black Flamingo Coffee down the street from the house are excellent food choices. Maria was so nice and a wonderful resource. Weekends while we were there were busy with people ferrying over from the main island but during the week it was pretty quiet. We would definitely consider going back to Culebra & Casa Ella again.
Visited July 2019
Written August 4, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
James Russell W
2 contributions
Absolutely wonderful accommodations in this hidden paradise
This was our 9th trip to Culebra and our 9th rental of this house - that should speak volumes!! The house is truly wonderful with easy access to all amenities as well as beautiful views of the Ensenada. The owner and caretaker truly care that your visit is enjoyable and that the accommodations exceed your expectations. Beaches, snorkeling/scuba, restaurants and wonderful people - still my favorite getaway!
Visited May 2018
Written May 24, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Suzanne F
Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala5 contributions
Perfect location
This place far exceeds my expectation.Fully equipped Maria and Glenn are most helpful but not intrusive. The view is exquisite and the breezes both cool and keep mosquitos at bay.Well maintained and lovely layou.t Views of the bay from bedroom and living room. Fully equipped spacious kitchen. Great shower with high volume and washer and dryer large. I totally recommend.
Visited December 2017
Written January 4, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KateandMartin2015
Rockville, MD1 contribution
Great Place to Stay
My husband and I loved our stay in Casa Ella. We were greeted by Maria at the airport when we arrived. Maria gave us a tour around the town in her car, and let us pick some groceries for the week, because we did not rent an transportation vehicle for our stay. Maria also checked with us after few days to see whether we needed anything, and if everything was well.
The house was clean and very well maintained. The kitchen was well supplied with all essential cooking equipment and some staples such as spices and sugar. The house had a nice breeze going through, which was very pleasant, especially since there was no a/c. The place was quiet, except the roosters at night, but that had nothing to do with the house. The noise was all around the island and we got somewhat used to it by the end of our stay. Today, my husband and I laugh about it, because the noise was really unusual.
Another perk about this place was the location – it was within a walking distance from the main snorkeling beaches. We walked to many beaches and to the town. It took us about 20 minutes to walk to the town, and about 50 minutes to walk to Flamenco and Tamarindo beaches, and over an hour to walk to Carlos Rosario. A walk to Melones beach was about 45 minutes long. We did not see all of the beaches, but we went to Culebra for snorkeling and the best snorkeling places were within a walking distance.
I would recommend Casa Ella as it was a positive part of our stay at Culebra. We had amazing time and made memories for life in this magical place.
Visited August 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written August 27, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Terri W
Nashville, TN
Fantastic house, chill little Island, Amazing Vacation Every Time!
We've stayed at both the upstairs and downstairs of Casa Ella many times since 2007, and we always LOVE the house, and LOVE the island! Clean and charming, and has everything you need to make an easy, chill vacation. We've learned over the years to pack very little, because the house has a washer/dryer (although we just hang our clothes on the line like the locals), and we cook many meals AND make many delish frozen cocktails there ... the patio is the perfect place to enjoy the breeze and drinks. Outdoor shower and hose make it really easy to rinse scuba and snorkeling gear. And, we always feel safe and comfortable. Bonus - the house has cable and WIFI. We like to handle our work emails morning and evening (on the patio!!) and this makes it SOO easy! Location is perfect, very central on the tiny island, but makes it really easy to strike out and hit any number of beaches. A great litte veggie market has surfaced over the last few years, and between it and a few of the groceries on the islance, you have everything you need. Some really great restaurants on the island too. Always love our time at Casa Ella and always love Culebra!
Visited May 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written May 31, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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