White Sand Residence
Vacation rental in Porto Istana
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
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About this vacation rental
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a seasonal outdoor pool and a refrigerator, as well as a stovetop and free WiFi. Other amenities include premium bedding, towels, kitchenware and utensils, and a dining area.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Porto Istana
Available Rooms
Standard Studio
1 King • 1 Sofa • 377 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Superior Apartment
1 Single • 1 Sofa • 377 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Superior Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
1 King • 1 Sofa • 484 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Standard Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
1 King • 1 Sofa • 484 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
2 King • 1 Sofa • 646 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Reviews
5.0
We spend our 20th Anniversary in this lovely place Giordano was very helpful defined we want come back.
2.5
We spend our 20th Anniversary in this lovely place Giordano was very helpful defined we want come back.
0.5
Worst experience ever! Simple is that. Poor customer service or support from Expedia, and wrong information provided. The phone number of the hotel is not updated in the profile so we couldn’t even reach the reception of the hotel out to advice them about my late check-in. We (the Expedia customer service and I) tried many times to call the residence for 2 hours... So I ended up missing my check-in (because it is only open from 5PM to 7.30PM) and my night, so basically payed for nothing (meaning be prepared to not get refunded and to give away your money). Since I booked for 2 nights, I showed up the next day, and the guy told me that he could usually have rented the room if someone would have showed up... and there’s also another hospitality fee (€1.50) from the city that no one if mentioning. Terrible experience.
1.0
Worst experience ever! Simple is that. Poor customer service or support from Expedia, and wrong information provided. The phone number of the hotel is not updated in the profile so we couldn’t even reach the reception of the hotel out to advice them about my late check-in. We (the Expedia customer service and I) tried many times to call the residence for 2 hours... So I ended up missing my check-in (because it is only open from 5PM to 7.30PM) and my night, so basically payed for nothing (meaning be prepared to not get refunded and to give away your money). Since I booked for 2 nights, I showed up the next day, and the guy told me that he could usually have rented the room if someone would have showed up... and there’s also another hospitality fee (€1.50) from the city that no one if mentioning. Terrible experience.
4.0
My communication to property informing the presence of my pet was never delivered so I had to pay additional costs not anticipated. Property nice, in a great relaxing area convenient to beaches and restaurants and shops but you need a car to move around. Nice property with nice swimming pool. Apartment needs some walls and flooring maintenance just aesthetically the rest was fine. Only there 4 nights
2.0
Lovely little self catering villas within a smallish complex - self catering only, there is no restaurant or bar. Reception is only open for specific times which we hadn’t realised and we arrived when nobody was there to let us in (we went to the beach!). There is a decent size pool that has views of the surrounding hills. Only a short walk through a small housing estate (5-10mins) to the most beautiful beach with white sand and crystal clear blue water, and most importantly a little beach bar overlooking a gorgeous bay with islands in the distance and little boats floating on the water. The beach is very large but split into a few smaller beaches by rock formations, it is easy to move between them for a different experience - some have more on them such as sun loungers & a bigger bar.
The villa is self catering and provides everything you would need if you are planning a low key self catered beach/swimming pool retreat with the family. We were only there for one night as part of exploring the island so didn’t really speak to the staff at all, the TV didn’t work and we didn’t get any advice on the local area.
We ate dinner in the local town that we had driven through (slightly too far to walk so a car is needed) there are a few restaurants in the town which is easy enough to navigate. It’s a lovely little area, but quite quiet and family focussed.
1.0
Lovely little self catering villas within a smallish complex - self catering only, there is no restaurant or bar. Reception is only open for specific times which we hadn’t realised and we arrived when nobody was there to let us in (we went to the beach!). There is a decent size pool that has views of the surrounding hills. Only a short walk through a small housing estate (5-10mins) to the most beautiful beach with white sand and crystal clear blue water, and most importantly a little beach bar overlooking a gorgeous bay with islands in the distance and little boats floating on the water. The beach is very large but split into a few smaller beaches by rock formations, it is easy to move between them for a different experience - some have more on them such as sun loungers & a bigger bar.The villa is self catering and provides everything you would need if you are planning a low key self catered beach/swimming pool retreat with the family. We were only there for one night as part of exploring the island so didn’t really speak to the staff at all, the TV didn’t work and we didn’t get any advice on the local area.We ate dinner in the local town that we had driven through (slightly too far to walk so a car is needed) there are a few restaurants in the town which is easy enough to navigate. It’s a lovely little area, but quite quiet and family focussed.
0.5
full of moscito all over Our room. No service...no help .....we checked out again after 50 minutes!!!!! Do not want to pay for this!!! you can not sell this types of room...not clean. Please contact me. I do not want to pay for something like this.....I have booked and paid many other hotels in hotels.com
FAQs
How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Porto Istana?
The average price for a rental in Porto Istana is R 2,286 per night. This rental is R 0 above the average.
Is parking included with this vacation rental?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at White Sand Residence. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this vacation rental?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at White Sand Residence. Enjoy the water!
Is White Sand Residence pet friendly?
Yes! This vacation rental is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at White Sand Residence?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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