We flew from San Juan to Culebra for our honeymoon (make sure you go from Isla Grande airport is small, no SJU). You arrive in Culebra, Marina Bahia give them a call and come and pick you up. The first thing you notice about the island and Marina Bahia itself is that everyone is very happy to be there. Nellie is like a mother to her guests. When Juan took us to our room, we found it’s really like a condo with bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and kitchens are very comfortable living space /. He opened the curtain and jokingly said, “This is a horrible view of you.” Wow. We are looking over the harbor and across to the mountains beyond. I love going out on deck to read. Be careful not to step on small lizards everywhere when you walk around the lush landscape.
Food at Bahia Marina is simply the best. You rather feel obligated to eat at every restaurant last on the tourist map they give you, but do not. We went back to the pan-burning shells appetizers them all, and hope we have done more. The bar at the pool nice and relaxed and they pulpo (octopus) salad is excellent. Be sure to book a massage with Susan while you’re there, he is really good to make you relax and enjoy yourself so do this as soon as you arrive. His card should be available around the resort.
You could easily rent your car there at the front desk. We booked on Thrifty.com, but not necessary. Everyone says to get the Jeep but I think we can get away with regular compact. This concludes Marina Bahia: we want to eat before going to the airport, but not sure if we have time. The staff said, “No problem. Take your rental car to the airport and leave it there. We’ll take it” We are very impressed with the level of service. And hope to return to celebrate the birthday of the future!