A Guide to: Culebra Beach Villas

• What You’re Booking:

Private residence (not a hotel). No front desk, daily housekeeping, room service, or hotel amenities.

Privately Owned Villa:
You are renting a privately owned unit, so we kindly ask that you do not remove bath towels, kitchen utensils, or any other items from the villa. It can be difficult to replace lost or damaged items, as most of them must be sourced from mainland Puerto Rico or shipped from the U.S.

This Is Not a Hotel:
While we strive to provide you with all the essentials for a comfortable stay, please keep in mind that this is a private residence, not a hotel. As Culebra is a remote and unspoiled island, access to household items is limited, and it often takes extra steps to bring supplies here. Certain items you may be accustomed to having at home may not be readily available. We recommend planning ahead and bringing any specific items you may need to ensure a smooth and comfortable stay.

• Self-sufficient stay:

We stock thoughtful essentials, but island logistics mean certain items may be limited or substituted. If a particular luxury is a must, please confirm before booking.

Please note that we do not provide certain items such as shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, iron, kitchen towels, paper towels, cooking oils, spices, aprons, insect repellent, first aid kits, additional cleaning products, or a power generator.

• INTERNET / WIFI:

Due to remote location, WiFi can be disrupted occasionally due to faulty weather or else.

• About Culebra, PR (Important)

Pristine and undeveloped. Culebra is a virgin island surrounded by natural reserves and lush nature, think beaches, reefs, and stars, not resort nightlife.

Rustic reality. Intermittent power/water/Internet outages can occur (we provide workarounds where possible).

• Tropical setting = wildlife and insects.

Culebra is a lush, protected, tropical island. This is a private residence on a tropical island. Wildlife and insects are part of life here.
Despite professional pest control and thorough cleanings, zero sightings are impossible. You may encounter chickens, roosters, geckos, frogs, iguanas, hermit crabs, birds, and insects such as mosquitoes, no-see-ums (midges), ants, and occasionally palmetto bugs (large roaches common across the tropics), small roaches. They are part of the natural ecosystem, not a sign of poor housekeeping.

What we do:
Regular professional pest control and preventive treatments.

What you can do (prevention checklist):
*Keep doors/windows closed to avoid bugs coming inside. Bugs can still be drawn to indoor lights if doors or windows are left open at night.
*Store food tightly; wipe crumbs; empty trash daily into sealed bins.
*Rinse sand and keep wet gear outside; shake towels before bringing them in.
*Use repellent, especially at dawn/dusk; run A/C or fans to discourage bugs.
*Turn off outdoor lights when not needed (they attract insects).
*Do not feed or handle wildlife. Respect the natural reserve.

Outdoors, you might encounter iguanas, wild deer, horses, dogs and cats.

Supply and services.
Groceries, pharmacy items, and hardware are limited; special brands may not be available on-island.