Vacation home by the sea on Curaçao — 3 Palabrua
By the sea actually means by the sea with us. 3 Palabrua sits twenty-five metres from the Spanish Water, with its own jetty and two shared beaches. No “sea view through a row of other villas” — the water is right at your doorstep.
A vacation home by the sea isn't the same as with sea view
Many vacation rentals on Curaçao advertise with “sea view” or “ocean view”. In practice, that often means: a glimpse of blue through a row of other villas, or descending a few hundred metres of hill before your feet are in the water.
At 3 Palabrua it's different. From your terrace you look directly over the Spanish Water. Twenty-five metres and you're on the jetty. Another ten steps and you're in the water. No street between, no hill to descend, no intermediate destination. It's the sea, directly.
Moreover, the Spanish Water is not open sea but a large, sheltered bay — about three kilometres long and one and a half at its widest point. That makes the water always calm and clear, even when the wind is strong inland. Perfect for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking or mooring a small boat.
How Curaçao vacation homes are classified by water access
With sea view
200–1000m from waterView of the coast, often over other villas. Hill descent needed to reach the water. Most Vista Royal and Cas Grandi villas fall in this category.
Right on the sea
3 Palabrua · 25mWater is literally on your doorstep. Own jetty or beach from the villa. 3 Palabrua on the Spanish Water belongs here — with the extra calm of a sheltered bay.
On open sea
0m, rougher waterVillas on the north or west coast directly on ocean. Beautiful but rougher water, higher waves, less suitable for children. Coral Estate, Westpunt and Bahia fall under this.
A vacation home by the sea for up to four guests
Sleeping & space
Two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. King-size in the master, two separate single beds in the second. Maximum of four guests.
Water access
Own jetty 25m from the front door, two shared beaches with sun loungers, and the shared resort pool. Snorkelling is possible directly from the jetty.
Comfort & tech
Fully equipped kitchen, AC in every room, wifi throughout, American-style fridge with ice cube machine, Nespresso, washing machine, Smart TV.
Ready to wake up by the sea? From €129 per night, direct with Jan & Wendy.
Check availability & rates →What you can do right by the sea
The direct proximity to water enables many activities without first getting in the car. From our jetty or beaches you can:
- ✓ Step directly into the water for snorkelling — the Spanish Water has small fish, sea urchins and soft corals close to shore
- ✓ Rent a kayak or SUP board from one of the providers on the same bay (5 min walk)
- ✓ Rent a boat for a day on the water or a trip to Klein Curaçao
- ✓ Fish from the jetty, or let kids safely wade in the shallows
- ✓ Watch the sunset with a glass of wine on the terrace — the sun sets on the western side of the bay
For the wider range of activities — beaches, beach clubs, snorkelling spots on the west coast — see our Things to do page.
Real reviews about the spot on the water
“As far as we're concerned, this was the most beautiful spot on the Spanish Water. The fully furnished house has everything you need and is wonderfully positioned in the breeze. With a jetty, private beach and a pool, you really couldn't ask for a better place.”
Booking.com · 10/10
“The location in a secure complex on the Spanish Water. The wind blows all day, which is wonderful. Good clean air conditioning and a fan. The ice machine was a favourite with our kids.”
Booking.com · family · 9.5/10
“It was a pleasure to stay at Aqualife 3 Palabrua. Wendy and Jan were very friendly hosts and we will return to this accommodation.”
Booking.com · Pepijn · 9.4/10
Average 9.5 on Booking.com · 9.2 on Micazu · 4.9 on Google · 18 reviews total
Questions about living by the sea at 3 Palabrua
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A vacation home by the sea with the water really at your door
3 Palabrua isn't "sea view" with asterisks. It's a specific villa 25 metres from the Spanish Water, with own jetty and beach. Booking directly with Jan & Wendy means personal contact and no platform commission.