Villa Dushi Bida 1021

Summary:

Dushi Bida means "the good life" in Papiamentu, and this elevated villa on Coral Estate's west coast delivers exactly that.



- Chlorine-free magnesium pool with uninterrupted Caribbean Sea views

- Three bedrooms sleep up to 6 guests, including a king-size master suite

- Open-plan kitchen and covered terrace built for indoor-outdoor living

- Elevated position for extra privacy and a constant sea breeze



The Space:

Villa Dushi Bida sits on one of the higher points within Coral Estate, a position that gives it uninterrupted panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea and a sea breeze that runs through the villa most of the day. The open-concept layout uses large windows and sliding glass doors to blur the line between the bright interior and the covered terrace outside, so the sea is rarely out of sight, whichever room you're in.



Bedrooms & bathrooms

The villa sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size box-spring bed and opens directly onto the terrace through its own sliding doors; its en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower, sink and toilet. The two remaining bedrooms each have a comfortable double bed - one of them extra length, at 210 centimetres, for taller guests - and share a second bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. Air conditioning and quality linens are standard throughout.



Kitchen

The open kitchen looks out over the sea and is equipped for a proper holiday kitchen: an electric stove with extractor fan, an American-style fridge with ice and water dispenser, oven, microwave, dishwasher and a Nespresso machine. It opens straight onto the terrace, so cooking and entertaining naturally spill outside.



The magnesium pool

Rather than a standard chlorinated pool, Dushi Bida has its own private magnesium pool. The water is gentle on skin and eyes, kind to muscles and joints, and needs none of the sharp chemical smell of chlorine - a small daily difference guests tend to notice from the first swim.



Terrace

The covered terrace is where most of the day happens: a lounge area for the slow mornings, a dining table for meals with the sea as a backdrop, and direct access down to the pool. Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV are available indoors for the evenings you'd rather stay in.



At a glance

Villa Dushi Bida comfortably fits up to six guests across three air-conditioned bedrooms, with a private magnesium pool, sea-view kitchen and terrace, and an elevated position that keeps the view - and the breeze - to yourself.



The Neighborhood:

Coral Estate is a gated resort on Curaçao's quiet west coast, in the region locals call Banda Abou, just outside the village of Sint Willibrordus. It's a residential estate built around a simple motto: peace, space and safety, with 24/7 security on the grounds. Nature runs right through it: cactus, divi-divi trees and dry kunuku scrubland on and around the resort and the sea opening up in front of you. A short drive away is Jan Kok bay, where the island's iconic pink flamingos wade through the shallow salt pans. Almost everything you need sits together at the Coral Estate Centre: a spa, a dive school, a small boutique and a bakery. The bakery is where the day starts, with a croissant and a fresh smoothie and it turns into a pizzeria in the evening. Down on the ocean side are two restaurants. Karakter sits on the resort beach, where you can spend the whole day on a lounger and have food and drinks brought to you or eat at a table with your feet in the sand. Koraal serves the same view from its terrace up on the cliff. Three of the island's best beaches are close by: Daaibooi and Playa Porto Marie around 10 minutes by car, Cas Abao about 15. This is the calm half of Curaçao, with quieter bays, better diving and space to yourself.



Getting Around:

Coral Estate sits about 25 minutes from Hato International Airport (CUR) and roughly 25 to 30 minutes from Willemstad, so the whole island stays within comfortable reach while you're staying on the quiet side of it. Do you need a car in Curaçao? For a stay here, yes. There's no supermarket inside the gate and the beaches, dive sites and restaurants that make the west coast special are spread out along the coast road. With a car you can chase a new beach every day, start the morning with an early hike in Christoffel Park or drive into Willemstad for shopping and dinner. We keep our own rental cars on the estate and rent them exclusively to our guests, so you can arrange one directly with us instead of queueing at the airport desk. Get in touch and we'll talk you through the options and have the car ready when you arrive. We can also arrange a taxi for you, for the ride from the airport when you land, back again on departure, or an evening out in Willemstad without worrying about the drive home. Let us know when you need one and we'll book it.



Other Things to Note:

A few practical things, so there are no surprises when you arrive. - Your holiday starts with a drink on us. Every guest is welcome to a free drink at Karakter, the Coral Estate beach restaurant at the water's edge. - Booking with us comes with 24 hours to think it over. If you change your mind within that time, you can cancel free of charge, no questions asked. - Your accommodation is cleaned before you arrive, the beds are made and fresh bath towels and beach towels are waiting for you. Staying five nights or longer? Cleaning and fresh linens and towels are included every three to four days at no extra cost. - The rate you see is based on the number of guests you enter, so do check that it matches your party before you book. It always includes the use of one bedroom per two guests. Would you rather spread out over more bedrooms? You can add one or more extra bedrooms for an additional charge per night. This also can be arranged after booking, so just get in touch and we'll take care of it. - Fancy a barbecue? We can arrange one for an additional charge. We'll have it ready to use when you want it, gas, charcoal or electric depending on the accommodation and we'll clean it after you leave.
 - Normal electricity and water use is included in your rate, based on running the air conditioning around 8 to 12 hours a day. That covers a comfortable stay for almost everyone and the vast majority of guests stay well within it. If usage goes well beyond that, a surcharge applies.
 - A refundable deposit of USD 500 is arranged at check-in, preferably as a credit card authorisation. It covers any damage or loss during your stay and is released in full after check-out once everything is in order.