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Reviews of Villa Manila with private pool and jacuzzi at Cas Abao resort

Villa Manila with private pool and jacuzzi at Cas Abao resort
Cas abao, Willemstad

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

June T.

Liked: Cleanliness
No a/c
The first night we had no air conditioning. Was not fixed until next day at 5. With limitations. So after traveling, shopping, sweating nobody slept. Then we ran out of gas in kitchen so had to go out and eat. Then ran out of gas for bbq. We did ask for refund for first night. She was going to ask owner. Sent her a what’s app. Crickets. Then we had a blackout last night. But I can’t blame them for that.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Hi June, Thank you for your review. Again our apologies about the ac not working one night. Yes we did fixed the ac the next day. We did bring bbq gas the same day when you asked for it. We live on an island and unfortunately those bottles do get empty and unfortunately for you and us both bottles run out when you were here. About the crickets: We didn't message you but you used a lot of electricity so we left it by that and didn't charge this. This was even more than a full day returned so indirect you did receive a refund. Yes the black out was on the whole resort. We couldn't have done anything but wait for the utility company to fix the issue. We thank you again for your patience. We did appreciate you telling us the issues so we could solve them. It was a pleasure meeting you.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Overall a fantastic house and location. A few minor issues needing addressing but all good! Rooms are very spacious and ample seating areas. Huge kitchen! Great outdoor space with pool and Hot tub!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
House was wonderful and the location away from the traffic and bustle of the city was perfect. You are very close to great beaches which made it easy to get to them early to secure our chairs and umbrellas for the day. House had everything we needed, including washing machine soap, which i dont think is on the listing. If this is your first trip to Curacao - make dinner reservations! Everywhere. Every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words, you were a great guest.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Villa
This is a large, fantastic villa. The location in Cas Abao is very quiet and picturesque. Close to the main beach, it also has it's own private beach. The villa has everything you need, including a pool. The hosts are wonderful and very attentive to your needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with a partial ocean view
The house is nice with tile throughout. It is clean and pretty well functioning. There are a few quirks though. The dishwasher does not do a very good job. The icemaker quit about halfway through our stay but we were buying ice anyway so it was not a big problem. The TV and audio were not available due to a code that even the owner doesn't know. The bedrooms do not get decent wifi. It would be reallynice if there was furniture for the upper deck as it has an awesome view, or you can drag some up there.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, short drive to amazing beaches
Our stay at Villa Manila was incredible. We spent most of our time that we were home in the pool area. The kids (7 and 11) loved having a private pool, and the parents loved lounging by it! The house is spacious! You do have air conditioning in the bedrooms (essential) and plenty of bathrooms. The sunsets from the rooftop deck were gorgeous. Note: you do need to rent a car. From here, you are a 10-30 minute drive from numerous world-class beaches (Cas Abou (next door) and Grote Knip (25 minutes) were our favorites, but they are all great). Most restaurants were 15-20 minutes away, but there is a grocery store about 12 minutes away. Drive to Willemstead one day to see the Dutch architecture, beautiful colors and the floating bridge. Cross the bridge for the little market. We also did an ATV tour with Lorenzo (ATV and Buggy tours) that was great! A wonderful stay on a magical island. We will never forget it! The hosts were great and communication before and during our stay was perfect through WhatsAp. All questions were answered promptly! Enjoy~!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Thank you. We appreciate your review. It was a pleasure having you as our guest.

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Judy W., Kakabeka Falls, On, Can.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house and location!
We were fortunate to spend 3 weeks with our friends on the beautiful Curacao! This is our fourth trip to the island and we chose to stay at Villa Manila. The house is luxurious, more than we needed, and found the kitchen well stocked for 4 people that love to cook - a variety of pots, pans, utensils, bowls, etc. The bedrooms were roomy, comfortable and more than enough closet space. Our favorite- the rain showers with open ceilings, gazing at the sunshine or moon, as we showered! The pools were well needed in the heat and well maintained. The pool cleaner was there twice weekly. We enjoyed every morning and evening outside on the pool patio. Location was key, we loved being on this side of the island, close to Cas Abou beach and many more. Nihaira was a very pleasant host, who was attentive to anything we needed or questions we had. We would highly recommend staying at this house and hope to return again. Bob and Judy Wade and Tina Ontario, Canada
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for you great review! It was lovely having you and we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
This house was prefect. It had everything we needed and a great location. The host was very responsive & gave us lots of suggestions for our stay. My only recommendation would be to upgraded the linens on the beds but not a big deal.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2023
Hi Nicole, Thank you for your message. We have updated the linnen they are not old. We will check if maybe something went wrong. Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate and it was a pleasure having you and your lovely family. Kind regards, Nihaira and Anneke

6/10 Okay

Scott S.

Needs attention
We began our stay with no keys or gate code. With no cell signal we had to drive back out to the main road to try contact the host for a way to enter. The gate was to be opened but when we got back it was still closed. Thank you to the nice couple who came along and let us through the gate. Anneke was on-site elsewhere and arrived from another villa to let us in , bring us some towels and give us the tour of our place. We were tired after a days travel and hung out for a bit and went to bed. Next morning we got up and noticed some stains on the sheets that I won’t describe and realized that the bedding had not been changed. We messaged Nihaira and she came over. We showed her this disgusting ugliness and took her to the kitchen where we had swept up a full dust pan of dirt. The cleaning people who are brought in to look after the villa are not doing their job. Speaking of cleaning, the pool had not seen a real cleaning in quite some time. The pool company assured Nihaira that the had done the job but the debris in the pool told a different story. The second week they did not show up and there was iguana poop and a critter in the bottom of the pool yet said they were there that day while we were out. Nihaira arranged another fellow to clean the pool and it was the cleanest we had seen it in over a week. We were there one day when the pool guy showed up and if he was there for 2 minutes that would be exaggerating. Now without dwelling on these negative experiences the villa itself is quite nice. It does need a major cleaning including the curtains and furniture but it was nice. Rained every day so our rental car got lots of use. (With all the moisture came the no-seeums. Make sure you take good bug juice if you are going) found some great restaurants and had a great meal catered in the villa by Housen’s Culinary Experience. Our chef Rene did a fantastic job with preparation and presentation. Before I sign off I have one more complaint. We were not made aware by VRBO that there were restrictions on the use of water and power. We only left the AC on in our bedroom and used the water sparingly and still had a bill at the end of our stay US$300 which was based on 4 people and there were only 2 of us. We only were aware of this restrictions because we read through the book of do’s and don’ts for the villa and I would have wanted the bill if you had kids or a were a larger group. Our hosts were great and we appreciated the help they gave
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location and a very clean peaceful place for us to call home for the week. The location was centrally located with short trips by car to the greatest secluded beaches on the Western side of the island while still being close to the main touristy areas to explore shops and restaurants. And when we were not out exploring we had our own beautiful private pool we could relax by and also watch the beautiful sunset from our rooftop. Great find and we will be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Val R., Baden

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but needs some basic maintenance
Our group of 5 adults stayed at Villa Manila for 15 nights, the villa is very clean, has a wonderful central location for exploring the island, there are lots of towels, dishes, and kitchen was well stocked but for a few items like wine glasses and a good knife. The property manager Nihaira and her assistant Anneke are very responsive to questions and gave us wonderful suggestions for what to do and see on the island. The patio area is really lovely with lots of shade. Tons of birds visit the infinity pool to have a drink of fresh water so that was a highlight of our day watching the birds come and go. We would only give 3 stars overall however as there were a few things that needed attention. The dining table was broken and unusable, the bedroom ceiling fans were not all working (one was not working from the beginning of our stay and the other 2 stopped working near the end), the large pool went green and although the pool man cleaned it, it never came back to clear. We were thankful to have the smaller jacuzzi pool and just used that to cool off. There were a few items in the house here and there that need some attention, and we did inform the property managers, they were happy for the feedback and indicated they would take care of the items in short order. If those things are fixed the property would definitely be at least 4 &1/2 stars.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Hit
We loved our stay at Villa Dushi. Nihaira was helpful before and during our stay with information on car rentals, testing locations to fulfill travel requests, etc. The house was lovely and had plenty of room for the family to spread out. it was also conveniently located to the beach, and less than 30 minutes to the airports and town. We hope to be able to visit again! Thanks from Texas!!!!♥️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Igor T., East Brunswick

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Private
Excellent property , spacious , well built and equipped . Has everything a family needs for a vacation stay . Very close to two best beaches in Curacao . Host very attentive and available at short notice . I Highly recommended !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa and excellent communication from host
Villa Manill was a fantastic property for my family of 5! Awesome water views, great pool just steps away and amazing beaches and national parks were just a short drive. Nihaira was an impeccable host. She helped us with every detail and question we had and also helped us book a car rental from a local business. My advice is to fully read the binder when you arrive and to stop and get soap for the showers (I didn't think to ask and this wasn't included...not a big deal!). If we ever make it back to Curacao we will definitely consider this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Week Away in Paradise - Villa Even Better in Person!
The property was everything we hoped it would be and more! The ideal setting for a week away, even during covid times. We felt extremely safe and comfortable, the villa had everything we needed, the pool was perfection, and our hosts were extremely attentive and helpful. SO worth it, especially for the price. Can't recommend this property and the hosts enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

John W., Montana

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Manila
We loved our stay at Villa Manila! The location, about 25 minutes north of Willemstad, was suited to our needs. We were divers and there was a dive center closeby on Cas Abao beach. We were very comfortable in the house and used the swimming pool often and accessed the roof frequently for outstanding views of sunsets on the sea. The house was nicely designed for relaxing. The open concept living and dining room and kitchen with the bedrooms separated from the rest of the house was a very quiet and efficient layout. Everyone we met was welcoming and helpful. Once we established communication with the property manager, everything went smoothly. We would have liked more specific information for accessing the property several days before we arrived on the island. Nihaira, the property manager, was a dream to work with. She answered our every question promptly and we appreciated her invitation to be at the Dushi Villa stand during the Carnaval parade. Villa Manila was the perfect base for our first visit to Curacao!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Jan for the great compliments. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope our roads cross again in the future!