Title: AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635975874048&destination=Santa+Elena%2C+Santa+Elena%2C+Santa+Elena%2C+Ecuador&selected=69364110&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! ## Photo gallery for AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! ![Pool - AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! (Ballenita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69364200/69364110/5062c091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! (Ballenita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69364200/69364110/344037eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! (Ballenita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69364200/69364110/41771779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! (Ballenita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69364200/69364110/effef510.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! (Ballenita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69364200/69364110/c0981ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to AGUACLARA, a tranquil haven in the hills of Ballenita. Unwind with a drink from Margaritaville bar, bask in the sun by the pool or find serenity on your private balcony overlooking the sea. Enjoy table games and hammocks amidst lush tropical vegetation. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 1932292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £251 30 Mar - 31 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! Tucked away in the hills of Ballenita is this exotic, beautiful artist-inspired 3 floors rustic mansion with a fantastic panoramic sea view! Enjoy sun-filled days at the pool with your favorite drink in Margaritaville our cute bar. AGUACLARA is private and secure, for families who want a complete quiet unique place. Breath peace and relax, with the morning birds and the parakeets in the afternoon. AGUACLARA, includes next to the main house a large, two bedroom additional suite. This paradise is ideal for spiritual retreats , family reunions or business meetings or small romantic weddings. In this dream place can sleep up to 24 people. The facilities includes: big pool with a bar, two balconies overlooking the sea, a bamboo cabin in the pool area. 7 bedrooms, 12 beds, 8 bathrooms, 2 barbecue pits , 2 full kitchens, televisions , bar, WiFi internet , hot water, air conditioners. Laundry room facilities including washer and dryer and also provides three refrigerators . Table games, hammocks. AGUACLARA has wide and varied spaces, surrounded by tropical vegetation. There are five outside video surveillance cameras. The entire house is embellished with a variety of antiques and artifacts, you can enjoy dining with an exclusive antique solid silver cutlery. Outside of the dining room is a "mini rainforest" with small water cascading through it . Next to this you will find a 12" one piece of amazon wood table in front of the oversized bbq pit/ stone oven! Also, maid and pool services will be provided for your comfort at no cost! All of these in one place, waiting for you to enjoy it! AGUACLARA is: your dream destination! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 7 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - Security system - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 32,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4950000/4940300/4940282/ff0ee69e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hostería Punta Blanca Santa Elena - Pool - Hot tub - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 41 reviews £46 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=4940282&PinnedHotelID=4940282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5298000/5297938/06941c8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Decameron Punta Centinela Santa Elena - 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 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 Safety features at this property include a security system and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as House Vrbo Property Relaxing in front of the sea! TIME TO RELAX IN FRONT OF THE SEA! Salinas TIME TO RELAX IN FRONT OF THE SEA! Private vacation home TIME TO RELAX IN FRONT OF THE SEA! Private vacation home Salinas ## About the area Located in Santa Elena, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. El Paseo Shopping La Peninsula and Locals Point are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Lobería and Parque Marino Valdivia. With windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Ballenita travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballenita.dx553248635975857172) [View more Holiday homes in Ballenita](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballenita-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635975857172-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-2.20715%2C-80.87594&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7e0n4BAZvxDGI6r2WTXfLDwGA4c=) Ballenita, Santa Elena ### What's nearby - Parque Marino Valdivia 5 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Ballenita Park 6 min drive \- 2.6 miles - El Paseo Shopping La Peninsula 10 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Punta Barandua 13 min drive \- 7.1 miles - Punta Blanca Beach 15 min drive \- 8.5 miles ### Restaurants - Patio De Comidas 6 min drive - Picanteria Marquito 5 min drive - Comedor Y Cevicheria La Sirenita 5 min drive - Cevicheria El Chef 8 min walk - Rincón Manabita 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! ? ### Is AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! ? ### What time is check-in at AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! ? ### What time is check-out at AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! ? ### Where is AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fritz 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I wonderfully place to get away so relaxing and peaceful we love the beach view I recommend this place 😀 ##### Fritz Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ---