Cas Grandi is a quiet residential neighborhood on a hillside by Spanish Water, between Jan Thiel and Brakkeput. Homes here sit higher up, with a steady breeze and views, and the beach is a short drive down the hill.
Where is Cas Grandi?
Cas Grandi is in Banda Ariba, the southeastern part of Curaçao. It borders Spanish Water and sits between Jan Thiel and Brakkeput. Downtown Willemstad is about 15 minutes by car, and Hato airport about 30 minutes. The name is Papiamentu for 'big house', which fits: many homes are detached and sit on large lots.
Living on the hill
What sets Cas Grandi apart from the coastal neighborhoods is that it sits higher up. Homes are built on rolling ground against a hill, so there is nearly always a fresh trade wind. On an island that is warm all year, you feel the difference, especially out on the terrace in the evening. Many homes look out over Spanish Water, the surrounding hills or the sea, and from some spots you can see Tafelberg mountain. Higher lots usually get wider views, though this varies a lot from street to street.
What the neighborhood is like
Cas Grandi is a residential neighborhood, not a resort. There are no beach clubs or boardwalks, the streets are quiet, and most residents live here all year or for much of it. Housing is mainly detached villas with private pools, in modern and more traditional styles, along with some new-build bungalows and a few small apartment complexes. Families and retirees often choose Cas Grandi for space and quiet with the shops and restaurants of Jan Thiel close by. Vacationers who would rather rent a villa with its own pool than a condo in a busy resort end up here too.
Beaches, groceries and getting around
There is no beach in Cas Grandi itself. The nearest beaches are under ten minutes away by car, including Jan Thiel Bay with its beach clubs and restaurants, and Caracas Bay. Mambo Beach is also an easy drive. For groceries you head to the supermarket at Jan Thiel or toward town. In Cas Grandi a car is a necessity. Walking to the beach or a store is not realistic given the distances and the hills, and public transport on Curaçao is limited. If you are visiting on vacation, plan on a rental car.
Buying or renting in Cas Grandi
With a house on a slope, it pays to have a thorough building inspection that looks at retaining walls, the driveway and drainage during heavy rain. Ask whether the land is freehold (eigendom) or government leasehold (erfpacht); with leasehold you pay an annual ground rent to the government. Because most homes here are standalone villas rather than resort units, there is usually no association fee, but upkeep of the garden and pool and any private security are your own cost. Buyers typically pay a 4% transfer tax, and total closing costs usually come to 6 to 8% of the price.
Proverties vacation rentals in Cas Grandi
In Cas Grandi, Proverties rents out vacation homes, every one of them with a private pool. There are two modern apartments with their own pool and a terrace that opens straight off the living room. For larger groups there is a spacious villa with four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and a green garden. Another villa has a terrace with panoramic views over the island and the sea. The homes currently available are listed below. If you are looking to buy or rent long-term in Cas Grandi, let us know by WhatsApp or phone at +599 9686 5241, or at [email protected].
