Title: Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101906110&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. ## Photo gallery for Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. (Merida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906200/101906110/7d26ab1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. (Merida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906200/101906110/947254f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. (Merida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906200/101906110/39e11c9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. (Merida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906200/101906110/dca85295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. (Merida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906200/101906110/f481630a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the beach, Sand Castle Villa offers a serene escape with a covered courtyard patio featuring sea and garden views. Unwind in the rooftop terrace, BBQ facilities or outdoor kitchen while taking advantage of free private parking and WiFi. This villa is equipped with 3 air-conditioned bedrooms plus a barkarda room, 3 1/2 bathrooms, and plenty of seating areas. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 182799 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beachfront. Direct access to safe sandy beach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8lFPyUdPc&list=PLLsKqnF7YcTFBnI2AEecFg3gNGAs9CHXw https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story\_fbid=8400450716727027&id=100002865471476&rdid=NfF4bG4jq7aiOkSX Suitable for groups up to 25 persons, Sand Castle Villa features a covered courtyard patio with sea and garden views. This beachfront property offers access to a rooftop terrace, free private parking with security cameras as well as free WiFi. The property features barbecue facilities and outdoor kitchen. The villa is equipped with 3 air-conditioned bedrooms plus air-conditioned barkarda room, 3 1/2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with large 2 door refrigerator. This air-conditioned villa provides 2 seating areas. The property also has undercover patio with outdoor seating and dining areas. 2 levels of gardens with direct access to beach area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8lFPyUdPc&list=PLLsKqnF7YcTFBnI2AEecFg3gNGAs9CHXw ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,799 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3940000/3936400/3936349/e338d25b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Blu Cebu Mabolo - 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Please use outdoor facilities No smoking indoors. Please use ashtrays outdoors. Please use adjacent parking area (free) Guests above the reservation number must be approved prior to arrival - P500 per pax per night All guests must sign attendance book upon arrival Parties and gatherings are strictly prohibited without prior approval (which must be agreed at time of booking) No loud noise/music after 11 pm ### Pets Pets allowed Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60 Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood Located in Merida, this villa is on the beach. WWII Veterans' & Centennial Park and Philippine-Japan Peace Memorial Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ormoc Bay and Veteran's Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, motor boating, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our Merida travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Merida.dx553248635924198132) [View more Villas in Merida](https://www.expedia.com/Merida-Villas.d553248635924198132-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.937894,124.54223&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DdxaA%7DscwV%3FM%3FQ%40M%3FQ%40M%40Q%40O%3FOBO%40M%40QBMBO%40MBODOBMBODOBMDODMDMDODOFKDMFODMFMFMFKHMFMFKHMHKFKHMHKHKJMHIHKJIHKJKJIJIJKJGJKJGJILIJILGJGLGLILELGLGLELGLELELENELELCNELENCLCNCNCLCNANCLANANCN%3FLANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDLBNDLDLDLDNDLFLDLFLFJDLHLFJFLHLFJHJHJFLJJFJJHHJHJJJJHHHJJHHLHJHJHLHJFJHLFJHLFLFJFLFLFLDNFLDJDNDNDLDLDNDLBNDNBLBNBNBL%40NBL%40PBL%40N%40N%40N%40P%3FL%40P%3FL%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNANANANANCNANCNALCNCLCNCNELCNENELENELELENELGLELGLGLGLGLGLILGJIJGLIJILIJIJIJKHIJIJKJKHKHIJKHKHMHKHKFKJMDMHKHMDMHKFMFMDMDMFODMDMDMDODMDMDOBMBODO%40MBOBOBM%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAM%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOCMCOCOAMEOCMCOEMEMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMEMGMGMIMEKIMGKGMKKGKIKIKIKIKKKIKIIKKKIKIIKKIKIKIMGKIMIKGKGMIMGMGMGMEMGMEMGMEOEMEMEOEMCOEOCMCOEOCMAOCMCOAOAOCO%3FOAOAOAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CQutJhRSWA8bRd9_FIbyJEYKGN4=) Merida, Eastern Visayas ### What's nearby - Ormoc Bay 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - SM Center Ormoc 33 min drive \- 17.8 miles - Ormoc City Superdome 34 min drive \- 18.2 miles - Philippine-Japan Peace Memorial Park 34 min drive \- 18.0 miles - Veteran's Park 37 min drive \- 19.2 miles ### Restaurants - Rino's Best Chicken Barbeque 5 min drive - Puebla Roca 14 min drive - MJM Grand 12 min drive - JUB PUB 10 min drive - Burger cart ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beachfront. 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