Stuart fue un excelente anfitrión. Estuvo preocupado hasta de los más mínimos detalles para hacer que nuestra estancia fuera inmemorable. Logró que tuviéramos las vacaciones que esperábamos. La casa era exactamente como se ve en las fotos. Realmente una maravilla. No daban ganas de salir. Si bien está alejada de la playa, ello no fue un problema. Arrendamos auto y ello solucionó todo. Stuart nos hizo el contacto para que el precio fuera el más conveniente. Se preocupó del aseo, de proporcionarnos café, solucionar pequeños problemillas, datos para salir, etc. Todo muy bien. Sin duda volveríamos al mismo lugar.

Una excelente experiencia, el destino de viaje lo seleccionamos por la propiedad y cumplióo con todas las expectativas, realmente fue como tener un resort a nuestra disposición, la propiedad es tal como se ve en las fotografías, permite tener privacidad aún cuando vayan varias parejas. Todo funcionó de maravilla y Stuart nos dejó el teléfono y GPS, en la agencia de arriendo de vehículos, por lo que llegamos sin problema. La propiedad está a 8 minutos en auto de las playas, pero en realidad no había necesidad de ir a estas porque la casa tiene su propia playa, que no da al mar pero si a dos piscinas. Supermercados cerca lo que facilitó llenar la despensa y el freezer, (mucho hielo, para un calor que no bajo de los 34 grados). El barrio donde se ubica la propiedad no en de lo mas hermoso, de hecho dudamos a nuestra llegada que estábamos en la dirección correcta, pero luego nos percatamos que toda la isla es del mismo estilo. Una estadía y atención de lujo, en un lugar que será en nuevo standart en cuanto a arriendos vacacionales se refiere, pues superó todo lo que conocia.

Pools were great and provided refreshing breaks from the heat when on site. Outdoor dining area was really nice for evenings we ate in. We used a local concierge to prepare two dinners for all eight in our party and the dining no area served well for these. Home was only 10-15 minutes from Palm Beach and many restaurants. Rooms were great and provided different alternatives.

We are a group of friends from all over the world who have been getting together for more than 20 years for scuba diving and camaraderie. We've been almost everywhere but this was, by far, the best accommodations we've ever had. Everything about the experience was positive! Maria responded promptly and gave us all the info we needed prior to arrival, and Stuart took care of us once we were on the island. If we needed anything they were only a phone call, text, or email away. Aruba isn't the easiest island to navigate around when driving, so having the 4G phone with Waze (or (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Maps if you prefer) proved to be indispensable. While you are also provided us with a Garmin GPS, we found the apps on the phone where the way to go. Having these remove the vast majority of the stress associated with navigating in a foreign location (especially since there are very few road signs, lots of one-way streets, and an 'interesting' layout to the road system). As others have stated, the pictures and descriptions of the house are 100% accurate. The kitchen had everything we needed, and we actually did a significant amount of cooking. The bedrooms were beautiful, relaxing and very comfortable; and showering in the outdoor (but very private) bathrooms with the tropical breeze was fantastic. Aruba is very desert-like with little greenery and lots of cactus. So the contrast you feel when you step through the door of Bali Retreat Aruba from the arid environment to this tropical oasis is just outstanding. During out stay we were able to enjoy all the different 'areas' within the retreat, but we quickly found our favorite after returning to the house from the day's adventures (diving, beach visit, deep sea fishing, 4-wheeling). 1. Turn on the waterfalls in the main pool 2. Fire up some tunes on the Sonos sound system 3. Mix some cocktails 4. Lounge or float in the refreshing pool while recounting the days events. It just doesn't get any better ;)

Our stay at the Bali Retreat was wonderful! The only caution I have to provide is to be mindful of the utility bill due at checkout. 6 people traveled in my group and we were conservative with the electricity and water because we read in the description we could be charge for overage. With keeping lights off and moderate use of AC, we spent almost $200 extra in utilities. Other than that, this place was AWESOME and we had a wonderful time.

Stuart welcomed us with open arms and was a great resource. The house was everything the ad stated. Simply amazing.

Incredible! This house is incredible and we highly recommend it to anyone considering a visit to Aruba. This was our first trip to Aruba and Maria and Stuart made planning our visit so simple. They were very easy to communicate with before and during our stay. They recommended wonderful restaurants and great beaches to visit. Stuart provided us with a GPS and local cell phone both of which came in handy. The house is very luxurious. It feels like an exclusive resort. It is decorated beautifully, the landscaping is gorgeous and the sound system throughout the property is amazing. We loved swimming in the pools, resting in the hammocks, using the BBQ, and watching movies (yes, we made popcorn with the popcorn machine) in the cinema. There was something for everyone, including a wonderful workout space. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this magnificent property and really hope to visit again.

Stuart made every effort to make our stay enjoyable and even assisted my friend with obtaining help for a dental emergency. The villa itself is amazing and looks just like the pictures. The landscaping is beautiful and provides privacy to each outdoor feature. I truly felt like I was staying in a private resort. The area is quiet, peaceful, and you'll see a number of lizards, birds, and butterflies throughout the property. Due to its open living concept you will encounter mosquitoes so make sure to have bug spray and leave the bedroom doors shut. The villa gets a nice breeze but if you do use the AC it cools the rooms quickly and works well so a low setting should be effective. Stuart also provides you with a cellphone & GPS which made navigating the island easy and the phone was great for streaming music through their Sonos speaker system. I would certainly recommend this villa to family and friends and look forward to staying here again someday.

En el barrio donde esta ubicado el departamento de Fernando tenes comodamente cerca las mejores playas de Aruba para llegar caminando en 5 minutos. El departamento tiene todo lo necesario para pasarse unos dias increibles. Fernando es una persona muy dispuesta a solucionarte el tema del traslado. No tuvimos ningun inconveniente en nuestra estadia.

El apartamento es una excelente opción de estadía en la isla para quienes quieren salir de los hoteles todo incluido y disfrutar de las diferentes playas y atracciones. El apartaestudio cuenta con lo necesario para cocinar y tener una confortable y amena estadia. La piscina es muy linda y brinda momentos de relax. En general todo muy bien y volveríamos a hospedarnos. El anfitrión Fernando es muy atento y dispuesto a brindar información de manera inmediata, desde que reservas hasta el final de la estadía. Igualmente, contarás con toda la privacidad qué necesitas. Muy recomendable alquilar un vehículo para movilizarte en la isla, el transporte público es limitado. Recomendadisimo!!!

La casa un verdadero hogar, muy comoda, limpia, segura. Lo que cualquier persona necesita para pasar unos días increíbles. Fernando merece un párrafo aparte, es un señor con todas las letras siempre atento a lo que uno necesita, con una sonrisa en la cara y con ganas que uno pase sus mejores días. Del tipo de persona que siempre va a estar en las buenas y en las malas, nos volvimos encantados con su forma de ser, un verdadero compañero.

Excelente ubicación (la mejor diría) y una atención fantástica. Fernando y su familia son muy cordiales y siempre a disposición para lo que haga falta. El departamento es genial y tiene todo lo necesario para pasarla excelente!!! Altamente recomendable, no duden en llamarlo!!!

Hemos pasado 2 noches en el apartamiento de Fernando. Esta a 20min del aeropuerto y muy cerca del norte que es la mejor region por las playas con el faro cerca ! Excellente experienca !

The room was very close to the beach which was nice. It is located right behind the Ritz and Marriott. The room was clean and a good value.

Fernando's listing was beyond magnificent! The apartment was more spacious than the photos implied and the location was superb. Past the sheer beauty of the apartment, Fernando was a marvelous host and provided us with excellent suggestions for restaurants and activities for all palates and adventure levels. We were so lucky to have found this perfect listing on the happy island!! :)

Had a great time in Aruba we cannot wait to come back. This property is conveniently located only a walk away from everything. Fernando does a great job at making sure he communicates with his guest if they need anything.

Precioso lugar frente al mar con un bello jardín en el patio de la casa, ubicada en un vecindario muy tranquilo y bonito. La anfitriona muy amable. La isla es espectacular y en general una gran experiencia !!!

Absolutely the best place to stay while in Aruba it's basic and if you need a fancy hotel with a pool and a lot of commotion this is probably not the best place for you. If you want to relax unplugged and on wine and travel the road less traveled and on wine and travel then this is the place for you. The description is exactly as it describes across the street is a beautiful lagoon. Very relaxed environment John the host was fantastic very accommodating great with directions amazing local food abounds everywhere around. Please note that it is basic accommodations but great accommodations. We had cable TV as well as the kitchen so we could cook as well as wonderful areas to relax in a natural environment setting every morning we could watch the beautiful song birds and hummingbirds fly around

We had an incredible trip to Aruba! John greeted us on the street to help us get settled in and offered several recommendations and tips for the area in which we stayed. The Savaneta area is more residential and very peaceful. The apartment was exactly as pictured and very clean. There was a previous review that mentioned WiFi doesn't reach the back of the property, but we didn't have much problem with this. It went out a few times, but nothing worse than we experience with our own provider at home. Definitely recommend renting a car; parking is incredibly easy right in front of the property and you will want to be able to explore the island. The common area is very quiet and private, sharing your space only with other renters. DO NOT miss the snorkeling at Mangel Halto (quite literally RIGHT across the street from the apartment). It was the most incredible display of sea life I have ever seen and snorkel gear is provided free of charge with the apartment. Be sure to bring your water shoes, there were lots of sea urchins and rock, but totally worth it. You are also a short walk from Marina Pirata, which has an incredible view of the sunset. You can have dinner on the dock and feed the fish. ZeeRover is also nearby and should be on your list of places to try. We went for lunch TWICE. This rental was definitely perfect for our trip. Just enough space for the two of us and not in the mix of all the people harassing you to go to a timeshare presentation. You're only a 10 minute drive from the resort areas if you want beach and restaurant variety. The peaceful, laidback vibe at this property was absolutely priceless and came at a fraction of the cost of staying in one of the hotels on the island. I would highly recommend this property to anyone travelling to Aruba! John was the perfect host. Not intrusive, but available if we needed anything. By far, my favorite Airbnb experience to date!

Marie and John were wonderful hosts. The room was clean and comfortable and we loved the outdoor porch area! We were greeted as soon as we arrived and they were very accommodating through out our entire stay. They gave us great suggestions on things to do, where to rent a car, etc. The house is right across the street from a great place to dive, snorkel and swim. There is a beautiful reef and a sunken ship all right there. We thought the location was perfect as well, you are out of the hustle and bustle and it is a great central location to go to any of the attractions with a quick drive. We would happily stay with Marie and John again!

Wonderful place to stay – no doubts! We found this place away from the bitten path of tourists but still close enough to local food stores. We really enjoyed watching amazing views and sunsets just across the street. Marie-Louise took good care of us providing with all necessary appliances in the kitchen, fins and masks for snorkeling, and with a beach chair as well. She also gave us a good piece of advice to rent a car, and it enabled us to admire a quite unusual tropical nature of Aruba around all island. Definitely a great deal for the money.

It was a very relaxing place to stay! We couldn't have imagined it better. There was ample privacy. It was a great location for us, and gave us a true feel of the island.

Just had a fantastic stay at Alessandra's place. The location is paradise, the water fantastic, and a great place to snorkel. There are great local restaurants, recommended The Flying Fishbone. And don't forget to stop at the local bar for an interesting and inexpensive beer. We stayed in the cottage at the rear. It is comfortable and clean. The dining is outdoors and the kitchenette is accessible from outside. But all functional and quite relaxing. If you want to get a look at the real Aruba, start here!!

We really enjoyed our 6 nights stay ! It was calm and zen and we relaxed a lot in the welcoming courtyard ! It was cleaned and confortable. John and Maria were really nice. The snorkeling, just in front of the house, was terrific ! We would come back any time !

La estadía en Studio Apartment fue excelente, Susana es muy cordial y amable, este sitio es muy lindo, igual que en las fotos, nos sentimos mejor que en un hotel, recomendado 100%,

Nuestra experiencia en Aruba fue de lo mejor y consideramos que gran parte de este éxito es gracias a Susana y Paul por el excelente servicio y espacio que nos brindaron para disfrutar nuestras vacaciones. Desde el momento que hicimos la reserva ellos nos ofrecieron respuestas inmediatas a todas nuestras preguntas, el día que llegamos nos fue a recoger Susana y nos llevó al sitio de alquiler de carros que se encuentra muy cerca al aeropuerto. Luego llegamos al departamento y simplemente nos encantó! Todo está súper independiente de la casa donde ellos viven. La piscina la disfruté en distintos momentos del día, era muy rico salir del departamento y tenerla a pocos pasos tuyos. La cocinita nos ayudó muchísimo a preparar distintas cosas ya sea para llevar a la playa como para cenar en la noche. El alojamiento cuenta con un baño en la zona de piscina, parrilla, bar y una hamaca deliciosa donde te puedes relajar después de un largo día de playa. Encontramos sillas para la playa, coolers, equipos para buceo, toallas de playa, etc. Es esencial alquilar un carro para recorrer las distintas playas que la isla ofrece. La perrita de la casa se llama Lola y es un encanto, he regresado a mi país extrañándola mucho ya que es súper educada y le encanta que le hagas cariño. Mi esposo y yo recomendamos este lugar a ojos cerrados, el cariño, la hospitalidad y el buen servicio harán que tu viaje sea una experiencia inolvidable!! :)

La estadía en este apartamento atendido por el sr. Paul y la sra. Susana fue muy grato, son EXCELENTES anfitriones. Eramos 4 personas y el lugar es muy cómodo, cuenta con todo lo necesario para cocinar y disfrutar tanto en la piscina como en la playa. Nosotras no tuvimos la oportunidad de alquilar un carro y aunque pudimos movernos bien en autobus y conocer la isla de norte a sur, tuvimos que caminar bastante, por lo que recomendamos el alquiler de vehiculos a quienes quieran pasear por la isla de una manera mas cómoda. Definitivamente regresaria a este lugar y lo recomendaria 100% a quienes quieran conocer Aruba.

We really were amazed, we loved this place! the house and all areas are spectacular. The studio apartment is perfect for a comfortable holiday, much better than a hotel, with the advantage that you have a pool almost for yourself. We stayed for 14 days in this beautiful and cozy apartment. All very clean and well organized. Susana and Paul are excellent hosts, always pending that we were comfortable and we wanted for nothing. Very talkative and friendly, we really felt like at home. We were invited to a barbecue that they prepared and we talked for a long time. No doubt when my husband and I go back to Aruba again we won't hesitate to stay at their home. Everything was wonderful and look forward to returning soon. De verdad que quedamos fascinados, la casa y todas sus áreas son espectaculares. En cuanto al apartamento tipo estudio es perfecto para pasar unas cómodas vacaciones, muchísimo mejor que un hotel y con la ventaja de que tienes una piscina prácticamente para ti solo. Nosotros estuvimos alojados por 14 días en este hermoso y acogedor apartamento. Todo muy limpio y bien organizado. Susana y Paul son unos excelentes anfitriones, siempre pendientes de que estuviéramos cómodos y no nos faltara nada. Muy conversadores y amigables, de verdad que te sientes como en tu propia casa. Nos invitaron a una parrilla que ellos mismos prepararon y estuvimos conversando por un largo rato. Sin duda alguna cuando mi esposo y yo volvamos a Aruba no dudaremos de quedarnos nuevamente en su casa. Maravilloso todo y con ganas de volver prontamente.

Es un lugar excelente muy bien ubicado muy comodo limpio y organizado con todo lo necesario para cocinar ,descansar y disfrutar de aruba. Son personas agradables paul y susana.mi bebe mi esposo y yo la pasamos muy bien esperamos volver pronto

Buenísima opción para conocer la esencia de Aruba, desde que tomamos el Studio por la web, Susan y Paul se pusieron disponibles a cualquier duda a nuestra llegada, fueron por nosotras al aeropuerto y nos consiguieron un auto rentado a muy buen precio! Nos recomendaron lugares tanto para turista como locales, No tengo palabras para describir nuestra increíble experiencia en Aruba! Mil veces recomendado!!!

El lugar es fantástico, cerca de la zona hotelera a 5 minutos en carro, que recomendamos rentar para poder acceder a las playas de la isla. Limpio, agradable, privado y muy acogedor. Susana y Paúl son excelentes host, te hacen sentir como en casa, 100% recomendados! Si quieres tener un detalle con ellos, llévales una cerveza de tu lugar de origen, les encantará!

El sr. Paul Rubio y la Sra. Susana, son excelentes personas, nos hicieron sentir en casa , el lugar es espectacular , limpio, privado y excelente para un buen descanso . Estuvieron pendiente de cada detalle . La familia le da las gracias por su atención y lo recomiendo al 100 % . En nuestro próximo viaje no dudaría en contactarlo de nuevo. mil gracias por todo.

Hola a todos, Inger &Francis son los anfitriones perfectos...nos recogieron en el aeropuerto, nos acompañaron a la oficina de alquiler de coches, a la llegado nos ofrecieron una grata bienvenida con cerveza local muy fría

Los anfitriones nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Muy amables y serviciales. El apartamento está muy bien equipado, toallas, utensilios de cocina, etc, además de ofrecernos el kit completo para la playa. La ubicación está a unos 10 minutos en coche del centro de la capital pero no es ningún problema, nos arreglamos perfectamente. En general, la estancia en Boleros Alto Vista ha sido muy satisfactoria. Gracias a Inger y Francis.

Inger&Francis son unos anfitriones espectaculares, cuidan hasta el último detalle. El apartamento es tal y como aparece en las fotografías, incluso mejor. La cocina está totalmente equipada, no le falta de nada, es como estar en tu propia casa. Además, Inger y Francis te facilitan todo lo necesario para ir día d playa (equipo de snorkel, sillas, nevera, toallas). Nuestra estancia en Aruba ha sido maravillosa y si volviese no dudaría en alojarme de nuevo en Boleros Alto Vista, totalmente recomendable.

Hola, Es nuestra segunda visita a Boleros Alto Vista y como siempre gracias a nuestros anfitriones Inger y Fracis Leo, tuvimos una estancias maravillosa. Una bienvenida muy dulce con frutas y chocolates. Gracias!! Esperamos pronto volver para seguir disfrutando de Bolero Alto Vista!

Ha sido una experiencia estupenda visitar Aruba, sus playas y su gente. Inger y Francis, personas responsables en todo momento, desde el la negociación para la reserva, respuestas a tiempo y muy atentos como generosos, luego al momento de nuestro arribo a Aruba estuvieron pendiente en todo momento, nos proporcionaron toda la información que necesitábamos para llegar al sitio de hospedaje e incluso, la información general de lugares estratégicos para estar en Aruba y disfrutar. Del apartamento debemos confesar que es mucho mas de lo que esperábamos, totalmente nuevo, ese olor a madera, nos sentimos como en casa, desde vajillas hasta sillas de playa, genial!. Inger y Francis nos recibieron con presentes de bienvenida, un detalle muy especial, lo que hizo que nos sintiéramos bastante gustos y cómodos con nuestros anfitriones. Realmente recomendamos a boleros alto vista, si quiere un lugar para sentirse en casa, en familia.

Desde el momento de la llegada nos estaban esperando y nos recibieron con una botella de champaña. El aseo y la casa impecables. A demás la casa cuenta con dotación para la playa que con gusto ellos lo ponen a la disposición. Nos ayudaron para conseguir una simcard para el teléfono y nos indicaron lugares para visitar. También estuvieron pendientes de nosotros durante la estadía sin perturbar la privacidad. La casa es muy privada y pareciera que fuera nuestra. Nos hacen sentir como en casa. Si volviéramos a Aruba no dudaríamos en hospedarnos nuevamente en Boleros Alto Vista. Gracias Inger & Francis

La estadia en la casa de Inger & Francis fue maravillosa. Las fotos describen perfectamente la realidad. Esta ubicada en una urbanizacion residencial sumamente tranquila, segura y a pocos minutos de los sitios de interes. El ambiente esta cuidadosamente decorado lo que la hace tan acogedora que parece que fuera tu verdadera casa. Todo nuevo, bello e impecable. Y todo esto se complementa con la gran calidad de personas que son los anfitriones. Siempre estuvieron pendientes de todo con una actitud tan agradable y carinosa. Esperamos volver, eso es seguro. Mil gracias por hacernos sentir tan a gusto. Fue un verdadero placer concerlos.

Inger met me at the space when arriving to Boleros Alto Vista, the directions to get there were clear -- in general not many signs on roads in Aruba -- I rented a car. She gave me a tour of the space & made me feel super welcome. You can tell they love to host, so many thoughtful amenities including snorkel gear, beach chairs, & a cooler. Space was clean & wi-fi was clutch. Location was perfect. Close enough to the beaches, but far enough away from the touristy high rises. Also close to other things on the north east side of the island. Would definitely stay again!

La casa está situada en San Nicolas al final de la isla a 30 minutos en auto de la capital, a 5 minutos del súper en auto y a 5 minutos de baby beach para mí la mejor playa La casa está equipada con lo que necesites y hermosamente decorada La s ñora que te recibe Evelyn siempre está presente y dispuesta para lo que necesites La casa tiene al fondo un portón por donde ingresas a la playa que está solamente para los integrante de la casa ya que nadie más llega para allí Es un lugar hermoso y tranquilo para descansar El aeropuerto queda como a 20 minutos en auto y es muy fácil conducir por Aruba y lo necesitas si o si si será tu destino Pasamos unas hermosas vacaciones La isla la recorres en 2 horas de una punta a la otra ya que es muy pequeña y tienes muchas actividades para hacer tanto de día como de noche Realmente fue una hermosa eleccion

Pasamos unos días geniales, la casa es excelente y posee una playa casi privada, donde pudimos hacer snorkel y relajarnos con nuestros hijos, ni que hablar de los dueños de la casa y de Sra Riet, atentos a cada detalle nos hicieron dentro como en casa, muchas gracias!!

This is a very spacious house for 6 people. Absolutely comfortable and perfectly equipped and tastefully decorated. The kitchen particularly has everything you could possibly need for cooking, entertaining, cocktails, coffee, BBQ, etc. All bathrooms had the necessary essentials and even some fashion magazines in all languages ;). There's an illuminated deck with sofas, BBQ and a dining table. All this with a great view of the Aruba multi-color sea, no mosquitoes or bugs. We spent most of the time there. The house has access to a small beach that is blocked naturally by rocks for the rest of people. Sand is white and the water very clear for swimming. Ironically this beach feels too isolated some times, so if you feel very lonely you have Rodgers and Baby beach a mile away. My personal recommendation is Rodgers... no crowds but some company. The hostess was great, she was waiting patiently for our arrival and even left generous groceries for us (including an italian Prosecco) because we arrived on sunday afternoon and most places were closed. We had a small issue with one shower and was taken care of immediately. I had only one initial surprise only and it was how close the house is to the refinery, but as far as I could see, there was no activity there at all, no noise, smells, or something that could spoil your stay there. On the contrary, I saw what I think was security staff from the refinery passing by on the streets from time to time, and it made us feel more secure. To summarize: Will never go back to the high or low rise hotel areas. Our family had an incredible time there (we have a 18 month baby girl), quiet beaches, kitesurfing on Boca Grandi (5 min away), all groceries nearby, wi-fi in the house... we can not wait to come back. Please note the house is not new, is one of the original homes from the community of the refinery but was perfectly renovated and perfectly maintained. A car is a must and there is a 30-40 min drive from Playa Linda, Radisson etc(URL HIDDEN)

We went for a long weekend and enjoyed every minute. The Colony is on the other side of the island, far away for the big hotels, in a compound that was originally built for expats from the oil refinery and it is truely a unique spot, right next to one of the best beaches on the Island, Baby Beach. If you are looking for a special, 100% private place that is off the beaten path and you have the means, this is the place for you. The owners have thought of everything and the house is spectacular. We will definetly be back.

Thank you Rene and Kris. Your house in Aruba is beautiful and very comfortable. It had everything we needed. It was great having the little private beach and the back patio is amazing. We ate every "at home" meal outside and used the grill for most cooking, Coffee in the morning and wine at night overlooking the ocean just can't be beat. We felt very welcome. We enjoyed the bubbly the first night. Thank you! Lynn was wonderful and accessible if we needed her. This is definitely a quiet part of the island. Baby Beach and Rogers Beach were not crowded at all. Thirty minute drive to resort areas if you wanted to go to that area for shopping, sightseeing or change of scenery.

Some like the resorts, big hotels with glitter and glamor. We chose Kris's accommodation because it's like stepping into a comfortable, soothing dream. The scenery and the house just wrapped around us and lulled us into a dream. We slept and woke in a setting we'd never experienced before. We're definitely going back as soon as we can.

This place is paradise. The hosts went above and beyond ... we will be coming back to this house 10000% a true gem all around. Thank you Kris & Val for such great hospitality!

Beautiful House on Quiet End of Island House is awesome, looks better in real life than the pictures. Kris and Evelyn were amazing hosts and made it all very easy. If you want quiet, a house suitable for anything from a couple to a big family, your own private little beach, and to be away from the noise and bustle of the tourist strip (about 30 mins drive away), this place is for you. You are about 15 mins from Savaneta, where we found the best snorkeling on the island (Savaneta reef and Mangle), we rented from the scuba shop 500 meters away from the house, and you have good swimming right from the house and also at nearby Rodgers beach or Baby Beach. Only negative is that to the right of this beach is an oil refinery (not currently going) which mars the views from the beach itself.

Aruba Es increíble! Y Patrizia es una excelente anfitriona, da muy buenas recomendaciones y siempre es muy atenta. El apartamento es pequeño pero confortable y la zona de la piscina es muy agradable y hermosa. Totalmente recomendable.

La Casita was the perfect getaway for my husband and me. Patrizia was an excellent host, and we loved having access to the beautiful, private pool area. If we're lucky enough to return to Aruba in the future, we'll definitely consider staying at La Casita again!

We had a prefect time in La Casita! The place is so cute and comfortable, the outside area is amazing, and it is so close to the beaches and restaurants! Patrizia was a great host - very welcoming, great communication, and all of her recommendations turned out to be amazing! If you have a chance to book your vacation in this place - don't think twice!

I can't say enough great things about Patrizia and her wonderful poolside apartment. She greeted us when we arrived and immediately showed us around the property. Then she drove us around to all the local beaches and even took us to the grocery store! The apartment itself is perfect for 2 people and is within walking distance of Palm Beach and all the restaurants and attractions around that area. We will DEFINITELY be back to stay here again!!!

We had a wonderful time at La Casita. The studio was clean and big enough for 2. Everything was working fine. The pool is very nice and also the area around the pool is very cozy. Patrizia was gone the first few days, but her maid was there for us and answered all questions. Also Patrizia was reachable via sms and answered very quickly and gave us valuable information. When she was back, she called us a taxi and let us stay longer until we needed to go to the airport. We were very satisfied and would recommand her place without any doubt.

Listing was as described...a 1BR / 1BA oasis near the nice high rise hotel areas. Accommodations were very good, and the host was very welcoming...offering ideas on restaurants, beaches, and excursions in Aruba. Couldn't be happier with the trip and would recommend Patrizia and her 1BR pool house to any vacationer. In summation: welcoming host + great property + good weather = terrific vacation. Thanks! --Jeff

La Casita by the beach is like a small paradise. Our host Patrizia is a lovely soul. Her communication before our arrival was excellent. She provided a list of places of interesst and restaurants. This was very helpful and we enjoyed several of the suggestions from her list. The description of the property and the pictures are very accurate. My husband and I spent a week here on our honeymoon. We liked the cozy apartment and the access to the pool where we could relax after a day of exploring on the island. The beaches of Aruba are so beautiful! The only aspect of our stay that we did not like was the fact that we were asked to turn off the A/C unit each time we left the apartment. After returning from an all day excursion the apartment is very hot and it takes a while to cool down. We enjoyed the quiet evenings lounging at the pool. I will note that several of our relaxing nights at the pool were hindered by the presence of the maid. It seemed like she was always creeping around at the most inopertune time. Overall we had a wonderful honeymoon! We love Aruba!! Airbnb is a great resource to save on lodging.

Patrizia was an amazing host and her place was flawless. Great time.

Exelente, muy tranquilo y central el apartamento, la señora Cristina muy amable y pendiente de nosotros

Estamos muy agradecidos del servicio. La ubicación excelente. Limpieza muy buena. Recomiendo el lugar.

Cristina es una gran anfitriona, muy cumplida y preocupada por qué tuviésemos una buena estaría en la Isla.

Un lindo y acogedor lugar, Cristina es muy amable y se preocupa de todos los detalles para tener una estancia agradable y placentera. Un excelente lugar, la mejor elección para quedarnos

I stayed for one week at Tina's Place and Cristina was an excellent guest. She made us feel more than welcome and I felt like she went above and beyond to assist us in anything we needed. The place was very clean and lovely. A/C units work very well as well as everything else. I have no complaints. I would definitely recommend staying here to anyone. Although I would recommend to rent a car to make your stay in Aruba in general smoother.

Cristina was an excellent host. This is the 2nd time we stayed with her. Always offered to help us out, including pick us up from the airport, and provided us with beach chairs. She was always in communication with us, and told us where to go in Oranjestad for local places to eat or drink. We would definitely stay with her when we visit Aruba again!

Location in a residential area, not walk able, if you have no rental car than this is not for you, no shops or anything around, to the beach it would be 30-40 minutes walk through industrial area in hot sun, the airbnb address was not accurate, even after we booked we received directions to an area more south of the displayed area in airbnb, so further away from the beach. The apartment was a little bit run down, could use a renovation, very basic, very few windows, felt like a basement apartment. Cristina was very nice and friendly and drove me to the airport after my friends left earlier with the rental car (we had different flights). Aruba is nice but would stay somewhere else the next time if i have to drive to the beach and shops anyway.

The place is as advertised. But as some have mentioned know what it is, read the reviews. If you are looking for an all inclusive resort or even a place on the beach look elsewhere. But if you want to stay in a cheap airbnb in an actual Aruban neighborhood this place is great. Tina is a great host, incredibly easily reached and quick to reply. I was here for a friend's wedding at Divi and this place worked great for that. Place even had a cooler and beach chairs... What I'm saying is have a great trip to Aruba and use this place.

Janine and Rick were great! This place is great! Everything about it is great! This being our first time using Airbnb, we were skeptical, but we couldnt have been any happier with our experience. I honestly have nothing negative to say...a great place to stay, with wonderful hosts. If I had to add one thing, it would be that there is no microwave in your amazing little outdoor kitchen. Stove, sink, pots and pans, etc are all there though. Just something to keep in mind.

Rick and Janine were very welcoming when we arrived! Rick is so full of energy and came to our car and greeted us with open arms and Huge hugs!! He gave us a map and showed us the hot spots to snorkel and the best restaurants to go to! The Mangooz apartment was exactly as it was shown in the pictures. It was clean and very comfortable. I Loved the outdoor kitchen, it had everything we needed to cook some light meals and have our coffee and tea in the morning! The Neighborhood was also very nice and we felt very safe their. It was so nice to meet Spencer the Dog everyday as he came to visit us as if we were his own family! The Swimming pool was absolutely fantastic and very private! We had a great time meeting their boys and hanging out with them in the back Patio. Rick let us borrow the snorkels and goggles and brought us a cooler and beach chairs! If you need HOT, Hot water for a shower you will only get tepid room temperature water. It was not cold but not hot. But if you're outside long enough you will get hot and enjoy that water!! You will need a car to get around Aruba, so the money we saved staying at the Mangooz apartment instead of staying at a Hotel gave us enough to rent a car. We also saved by going to the Grocery store and buying food and making it their in the morning before we left for the day. Overall, the excellence of their hospitality gave us a top 10 experience with the Mangooz home and owners! We will definitely return back to stay there if we go back to Aruba.

Het verblijf was erg leuk. Zoals een echt boerenverblijf hoort te zijn, heel authentiek. Hartelijke ontvangst.

We werden ontvangen door Rick & Janine. Het zijn hele vriendelijke mensen. Alles zag er mooi en gezellig uit, net als op de foto's. We hebben heerlijk van de appartement, tuin en zwembad kunnen genieten. Ook hebben we een nieuwe vriendje Spencer (hond) erbij. Kort om het was een perfecte verblijfplaats. Zeker een aanrader!

Rick & Janine were awesome. Their 2 bedroom space was roomy, clean, and inviting. They checked in with us to see if all was well and supplied us with new towels 2 times throughout the week. We were even supplied with beach chairs and snorkel gear. We would definitely stay with them again!

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Janine and Rik were awesome hosts! So warm and helpful, with great directions on getting around the island! The apartment was just as the pictures showed and the outdoor kitchen a plus for us! We would definitely go back again! Thanks so much for being great hosts!!

We had a wonderful stay at Mangooz. This property has five separate units. The main building is where Rick, Janine, and their 2 sons live at one end. The other end has 2 1 bedroom units that share a kitchen, and this 2 betroom unit with it's own outdoor kitchen. There is also a1-bedroom unit with it's own kitchen, detached from the main buidling. Even though there are 5 units on the property, I felt like we had plenty of space and privacy. We could see and interact with other guests if we wanted, usually while at the pool, which is shared with all residents. The pool was very nice, although a little chilly sometimes. Janine and Rick are very welcoming, and helped us feel very comfortable. One of their teenage boys was also really helpful, and even played some board games in the game room with our family. There is a grocery store just at the end of the street for the essentials, but Rick recommended we visit some of the nicer grocery stores that were a 10 minute drive away and much higher quality. Rick was always willing to provide feedback and recommendations for our plans.

Disfrutamos de unas vacaciones maravillosas en el apartamento de Serena!! El lugar es increíble, super limpio, cómodo y con todas las comodidades requeridas. Esta ubicado en un area residencial pero muy cercano a restaurantes, centros comerciales y la playa. Katy su asistente es una mujer muy servicial, amable y dispuesta a colaborar en todo lo que se necesite. Solo tenemos cosas positivas por decir de nuestra estadía. Regresaremos a Aruba a quedarnos nuevamente en este lugar!!! Muchas gracias por todo.

Exelente lugar,sin duda volveria

Exelente lugar,muy bien ubicado todo a mano

Recomiendo totalmente el departamento de Serena para estadías en Aruba. Está muy bien ubicado, muy cerca del Paseo Herencia y del Palm Plaza Mall. Es exactamente como se ve en las fotos. Muy bien decorado, prestan atención a todos los detalles. Ofrecen toallas y toallones de playa, lo cual es muy bueno, con recambio cada 4 días. El departamento tiene wifi y Netflix ( si tienes usuario). Todo funcionaba correctamente y Katy respondió todas nuestras consultas. Lo recomendaría a cualquiera :-)

This apartment was exactly as pictured! It is in a residential area about 5 minutes away from the high rise hotels and the beach, so it was very convenient to enjoy the restaurants, casinos, and palm beach area. It was extremely clean, and the bed was the perfect mix of firmness and memory foam. Kathy is the onsite host, and she was very courteous and helpful. She even called a taxi for us to get to the airport. It was a truly wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here if they don't want all of the bustle of the hotels.

We really loved these apartments it felt like home from the minute we arrived. Very clean and modern exactly how the pictures show it to be, to anyone considering booking these apartments, you will not be disappointed. The communal area/pool is always kept clean and tidy, excellent BBQ area. Katy does a great job and was extremley helpful and friendly and also called us a taxi when we were leaving, thank you Katy. The location is great, quiet neighbourhood, very peaceful only around 5/10 minutes walk to the plaza and beach, there's also a supermarket close by. These apartments were wonderful, will definitely be coming back to stay again. Thank you Serena!

Very Nice, clean and well' decorated studio located close to where Aruba's action and nightlife is ! Although, I recommend to rent a car because the grocery store is kind of far on top of everybags you would need to carry.... Also, with a car we were able to try many different beaches. Katy was so welcoming and ALWAYS available. We had a probem with A light and She fixed it right away! The appartement was perfect, the bed so comfortable and the Kitchen and BBQ area are super! I definely recommend this place !

Serena's place was very comfortable. The location was great as it was close to the beach and many restaurants . The condo was vey clean and beautifully decorated. The pictures were spot on. She supplies beach chairs which came in handy. The pool was extra special after a day at the beach. We look forward to staying again! Thanks for everything.

Roxanne es una persona escepcional, y la villa es fantastica! Llegamos sin problemad desde el aeropuerto con un coche que alquilamos, las indicaciones de Roxanne fueron precisas y muy faciles. Al llegar, teniamos las llaves esperandonos. Por su parte, Roxanne siempre estuvo atenta a si nos faltaba o necesitabamos algo y nos dio tanto privacidad como una buena charla entre amigos. La villa esta cerca de todo y lejos de nada, buena ubicacion en el centro de la isla. Si algun dia volvemos, sin duda volveremos aqui! Animo a todo el que quiera visitar Aruba que se hospede en la villa de Roxanne.

Outside patio is terrific. Ate most of our meals outside on the cool patio. Having the pool was awesome. Had all amenities we needed. Roxanne was very helpful and accommodating. We needed to check out late and that was not a problem.

Roxanne was an awesome hostess!!! We had the best time staying at Yellow Escape. It's a nice little house with all the amenities you could really ask for on a vacation. Her house is well equipped even with a grill in the backyard if you so desire like we did. The house was so clean and very spacious for a couple but may hold up to 6 persons. Even a washing machine is present to wash your clothes which my boyfriend was super excited about because he hates to travel with dirty laundry. She has a pool in the backyard which is also very convenient and pool chairs if you don't feel like leaving the house. There is a/c and wifi. What more could you really ask for!!! The supermarkets are close by which you can drive to and since te island is so small it's very convenient to drive to all the attractions and shopping from the house. I do suggest renting a car. Is the best and easiest way to get around there. Roxanne was so kind and so welcoming. We felt right at home there. I totally recommend her and give Yellow escape five stars for the experience we had there. Thank you s(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) much Roxanne!!!! You made our stay extremely pleasant.

Roxanne was a gracious hostess! My husband and I were very lucky as we got to meet the entire family. Roxanne's brother and his wife and their two children came in from the Netherlands. The whole family is warm and hospitable. They all went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The house is beautiful and the pool is quite warm and relaxing. We lived like locals for a week and it was absolutely wonderful. I would highly recommend the yellow house escape.

Roxanne is a great host. We needed an early check in and she quickly responded with a "no problem"! The Yellow Escape was just what we needed at the end of our vacation. Quiet neighborhood.

Had a wonderful time at Yellow Escape. The was a nice quiet place. It has all the amenities of home. Roxanne was an amazing host. She picked us up from the airport and recommended places to stay.

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Amazing! The real Aruba. Beautiful location. House was very clean and more than comfortable. Roxanne is a wonderful hostess and very accomodating. Private setting with beautiful view. Located central and a short car ride away to all areas. I can't wait to come back to yellow escape!!!

This place was a nice change from the North side of the Island. It was very relaxed and access to the beach was outside the double patio doors. The room was very lovely and recently renovated, with a nice bathroom and front deck. My son and I enjoyed our stay. It was very quite and John was very good to us. Toured us around his backyard oasis with a peacock, turtles and many lizards, Ethan loved it. He was even kind enough to give us some mango's form his tree out back. His wife was also very thoughtful and we felt at home here. I would recommend this place to anyone travelling to this side of Aruba. Also you should eat at ZeeRover.

Perfectly secluded away from the tourist traps and literally steps away from the best snorkeling on the island. John and his family were fantastic hosts who made the trip easy and enjoyable.

We had an amazing time in Aruba! Alessandra's place was great! I would definitely stay there again. The hosts John and Maria were so kind and helpful. They made us feel at home. They welcomed us and gave us insight about the Island and local restaurants! We visited the local bar right down the street from the house and the mussels were amazing! Also the snorkeling was great right across the street and they provide the gear! :) you will not be disappointed staying here!!

Had a wonderful vacation, hosts were so gracious and welcoming , can't beat the location, away from hotels, beach is awesome...great place to relax! Highly recommended!

The location is fabulous. It is a secret corner of Aruba. Great, no incredible snorkeling, white beach a block down, but the water right across from the home. We needed a car. Restaurants, groceries, etc. except for one were not walk-able for us. We could not have had a more enjoyable time. Clean, great communication, warm thoughtful people, and wonderful location. We couldn't ask for more.

Nice room. Small but perfect for two. Beach is across the road. Outside area awesome but mosquitos will eat you up. It was so relaxing I fell asleep outside and have multiple bites. My bad. They do have dogs that bark a lot at odd times. Door didn't lock but we had no problems with theft or anything. A little hard to find so know how to read a map or ask for directions. All in all, enjoyed my stay.

Our room was cool, clean and cozy. The bed, linens, towels were all comfortable. Just across the street the swimming was great, sunsets were beautiful as well as the best snorkeling on the island by far and without the crowds (Catalina Cove to Arashi being a far second for snorkeling). Being in the middle of a local neighborhood made for a peaceful authentic experience. Mini Market is 2 blocks away with a decent munchies/beer/wine selection. The Mangel Halto bar (3minute walk) is an experience in itself and everyone we met were so very friendly making us feel like one of them after consecutive days visiting (reccomend the amazing mussels, Chicharron, a few beers 'to go' and then set in front of your room on the beach and watch the sun set while having a picnic on the lounge chairs). Also worth mentioning is the breakfast food truck about 3/4 mile south (you will definitely do both of these places more than once). Maria and John were so kind and accommodating and are a big part of what makes this place so special. If John is in town you may even be lucky enough to start the morning with his special homegrown Columbian coffee which was the best. Would love to return and would recommend it highly!

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Estimada Mirtha, muchas gracias por tu gran hospitalidad, tu casa es muy cómoda, limpia y muy bien ubicada y equipada, nos encanto la casa, Aruba y su gente!!, disfrutamos mucho nuestra estadía y volveremos con seguridad!

La casa es muy cómoda y perfecta. Parece nueva. Tiene todo lo necesario para disfrutar al máximo la isla. Mirtha, la anfitriona, es una excelente persona. Muy atenta y amable. Responde super rápido todas las inquietudes y te ayuda a tener unas vacaciones perfectas. Espero volver pronto y recomiendo la casa.

Mi primer experiencia en AIRBNB, una excelente experiencia. La descripción de la casa es exactamente lo que encontrás. Incluso, es más bonita que en las fotos. Mirtha es la mejor anfitriona que uno puede tener. SIempre dispuesta a cooperar, a dar consejos, a verificar que todo esté bien. Ella vive al lado así que está disponible para lo que uno necesite. La casa es hermosa, está perfectamente equipada, tiene lavarropas, lavavajilla, toallas, sillas y otras cosas necesarias para la playa. La ubicación es perfecta, pero necesitas un carro para ir a la playa si estás con niños. Sólo tengo cosas buenas para decir, recomiendo mucho esta casa y agradezco muchísimo a Mirtha y su familia que siempre estuvieron listos para asistir. Definitivamente, vamos a volver pronto!!!

Ha sido una experiencia gratificante, la casa mejora en persona, camas confortables, casa limpia, wifi que funciona muy bien, zona tranquila pero cerca de todo y anfitriona atenta, inmejorable

We had a wonderful stay here. Very clean, bright and comfortable. Bathrooms and showers were great. We loved dining poolside each day. The air conditioners cooled the house down quickly when needed and were sufficient. All the appliances (fridge, microwave, oven/stove, blender, toaster and coffee maker) were more than adequate. The pool was small, but just right for four "lounging" adults. The location was good (close to a "has everything" grocery store"). The kitchen could have used a few more non stick pans (there is only one small one) for cooking ease but other than that, it was fine to cook in and easy to maintain while staying there. Don't let the neighborhood fool you when driving in, we felt completely safe and comfortable in this very private house. We would most definitely stay here again. Casa Carolina was a 5 minute drive to Eagle beach, 10 minute drive to our favorite beach (Arashi) where we enjoyed some amazing sunsets. 30-45 minutes to Baby beach. There is great shopping in the high rise hotel area and downtown where the cruise ships doc. Be sure to shop around for excursions, the prices vary and the best deals are found on the beaches behind the hotels. We enjoyed a sunset dinner cruise, but the price without dinner was much more reasonable. The Pirate ship snorkeling trip was GREAT fun...they even served a delicious BBQ lunch. Thanks for a great stay, Mirtha!! We'll see you again! :)

If you're planning on going to Aruba I cannot recommend this place more. The house is amazing and Mirtha is incredibly helpful and friendly. Not only friendly but she provides everything you need for the home and the beach.

This home was absolutely Perfect!!! The photos are exactly the way the house is. The back pool area is so relaxing and serene....You have your own private oasis!! The neighborhood was quiet. The home is centrally located. Very near restaurants, grocery, and Eagle Beach. If staying here I would definitely plan on a rental car. Though close to everything I wouldn't say it's within a walking distance. Value Aruba Rental Car had the best rates we could find. You can make reservations online. We enjoyed all the extra amenities that Mirtha's home had to offer. Each bedroom has its own AC unit, there are great beach chairs to use, coolers,plenty of beach towels, extra towels, sheets, and blankets. The kitchen has every appliance and utensil you would need.... right down to wine bottle opener, and wine glasses! We also paid an extra $25 to have a grill to use. We grilled out several times in our 10 day stay. Homes in Aruba typically do not have water heaters because it is so hot there. Therefore showers are lukewarm. I recommend showers in the pm when the water has been warmed by the sun through the day. After hot days in the sun lukewarm water was not a bad thing. Mirtha was very quick to respond to any questions I had. She even went out her way to make us dinner reservations for us to a place we couldn't get a hold of by phone. I will definitely stay in her home again when I return to Aruba. Mirtha and her family were excellent hosts!

Ms. Mirtha's house was everything we could have asked for and more. She was prompt with both check in and check out, and provided all the basic information we needed to both take care of the home as well as get started with navigating our own vacation. The home was safe and secure, in a quiet and lovely neighborhood that was steps away from local grocery stores and restaurants, near key roads on the island that were easily accessible. It comfortably slept and entertained 4 people, to include an expansive master suite and beautifully designed pool/cabana courtyard perfect for relaxing, playing, and enjoying an outdoor meal. Convenient modern appliances, washer/dryer, powerful air conditioning and water pressure were also greatly appreciated. We would recommend this home to anyone wishing to enjoy a local/diy/cost efficient vacation that both has modern amenities and island charm. When we come back to the island, we will be staying here again guaranteed!

Disfrutamos muchísimo de nuestra estancia en la casa de Mariza. Es exactamente como se ve en las fotografías, y el porche delantero es incluso mejor - perfecto para desayunar por las mañanas y hacer bbq por las noches. Los límites de agua y electricidad son más que suficientes, y no hay problema en absoluto por no tener agua "caliente". Nos encantó poder usar sus sillas y toallas para la playa y el cooler! El barrio es muy tranquilo y nos sentimos seguros en todo momento. La ubicación es perfecta si no estás buscando unas vacaciones rodeado de resorts y turistas por todas partes. El mejor snorkel de la isla (Mangel Halto) está a 5 minutos en coche, igual que Marina Pirata, un restaurante que nos encantó! Y en general, todo está muy cerca: supermercados, playas para todos los gustos, restaurantes... Mariza es una gran anfitriona, fue un placer conocerla! nos recogió en el aeropuerto, nos enseñó la casa y estuvo pendiente de nosotros durante toda la estancia. Aconsejo seguir sus recomendaciones!!

La disposición de Mariza para recibirnos y asesorarnos fue la mejor! Nos esperó en el aeropuerto, nos acompañó a reclamar el auto y cuando llegamos a su casa nos indicó en un mapa qué sitios podríamos visitar durante nuestra estadía en la Isla. La casa estaba en muy buenas condiciones, todo estaba muy aseado y contaba con todas las comodidades. El sector en el que está ubicada la casa es muy tranquilo.

mi estadia en la casa no fue nada placentera,ya que al otro dia de haberme hospedado se me presento un cuadro alergico por el fuerte olor a humeda en la sala con cosas viejas en ellas,en el cuarto hasta las cortina olian a polvo la cobija tenia un olor a humedad(demasiado tiempo guardada)por esto no disfrute mucho mi estadia en la isla,cobra como los apartamento que estan cerca de la zona hotelera ,y esta casa esta ha 7km de la zona, hubicada dentro del monte,no tiene tv,wi fi,estas incomunicado por completo en pleno siglo 21,si consumes mas de 30 kw,tienes que cancelar la diferencia,si consumes mas de 4$ de agua cancelas la diferencia,estas restrigido de muchas cosas, el tranporte mas cerca esta a 1 km y pasa cada 30 (URL HIDDEN) momento de afiliarme a ustedes pense que sus servicios fuesen mejores,por primera vez que voy a la isla me lleve una decepccion muy grande con el hospedaje,ustedes deberian de ser mas cuidadosos al seleccionar los tipos de hospedaje que van ha ofrecer ya que esta en juego su reputaccion por ser los responsables de todo este proceso,habiendo pasado por todo esto como creen ustedes que yo los pueda volver a utilizar o por lo menos ha recomendar con alguien,si lo que ofrecen no es lo mejor o por lo menos algo agradable .tambien quisiera saber porque el cobro de 10$ mas del monto del alquiler

La casa de Mariza es ideal cuando uno quiere conocer a fondo Aruba, alejándose un poco de la monotonía de un resort. Está cerca de todo y si lo acompañas con el alquiler de un vehículo, es un excelente punto para arrancar! Mariza fue siempre muy atenta en varias solicitudes y gestiones sin cargo, una excelente asesora para los que no conocen la isla. La casa, HERMOSA, denota a una persona muy culta y logra que uno se desenchufe del todo =)

Mariza’s home is as she describes and she is a most generous and interesting host. The location is such that you can walk to a quiet beach area where you are able to enter a beautiful swimming area through the mangroves. I wanted a quiet, out of the way place where I could also enjoy walking and swimming…this was it! As a woman traveling alone, I always felt safe. Mariza was very helpful with planning for my stay and offered to collect me at the airport…she even drove me to the grocery market to buy my food for the week. Because I wanted to keep it simple, I was easily able to stay without renting a car. If you want to go exploring, you will definitely want to rent a car. I especially enjoyed the breezy porch with the view of the sea/lagoon and relaxing in the hammock. I would recommend you bring a beach towel as the towels she offers are limited.

My husband and I came to Aruba for 2nd time as our BabyMoon Trip and we used Mariza's home again because we love her home! Everything is included and feel so peaceful without any distractions! such no internet and no people to bother us- perfect for a quiet getaway!! Highly recommend to stay her place! :)

Mariza's wonderful home and hospitality made our stay in Aruba a memorable, pleasant and relaxing experience. This is a place away from hotels and close to the real, basic pleasures of the island. The worst part about our stay was having to leave to go home!

It was a nice and convenient stay. Mariza explained all well and answered out questions.

La sra Desiree es una gran anfitriona desde el primer día de nuestra llegada fue muy amable, uno de sus grandes gestos fue ir al aeropuerto a esperarnos, y a nuestro regreso también nos llevo. la casita es muy cómoda y agradable quedamos inmensamente satisfechas.sus hijos son jóvenes muy atentos y educados. recomiendo este hospedaje cuando quieran visitar Aruba. Los dias que compartimos en la casita los sentí como en casa . gracias sra Désirée la considero una amiga esperó verlas pronto . Un fuerte abrazo

Si Desiree fue una excelente anfitriona, que a pesar de la diferencia en el idioma nos entendimos muy bien, su casita fue muy acogedora con sus animales muy particulares que en ningun momento molestaron , tal cual se ve en sus imágenes con todas sus comodidades. En los días que estuvimos, nos fue fácil el traslado ya que frente a su casa pasa el bus (para los que no quieren alquilar un vehículo), menos el día Domingo pero ella nos indico con un pequeño mapa donde debíamos tomar el bus, que era en la avenida principal no muy lejos. Hay un mini-mercado en la esquina muy cómodo para pequeñas compras. En general el barrio es tranquilo y seguro.

Saludos. si mi experiencia alla fue muy grata,Desire fue una persona muy hospitalaria, ama la naturaleza. y se preocupo por si necesitaba cualquier cosa. el hospedaje estuvo bien, me gusto mucho.

La experiencia fue excelente, Desiree es una persona muy amable, con gran sentido de hospitalidad, la casita es espectacular ya que cuenta con todos los elementos para un hospedaje cómodo y tranquilo. Nos encanto la armonía del lugar y su generosidad en todo momento. Contamos con su amabilidad para conseguir un carro en alquiler muy económico, tuvo la gentileza de buscarnos y llevarnos al aeropuerto. Su cariño hacia los animales te conecta aún más con la naturaleza y disfrutar de la tranquilidad por unos días. En ningún momento fue impedimento la diferencia de los idiomas, ya que Desiree siempre trató de entendernos y hacer de nuestro hospedaje un placer. Muchas gracias por todo Desiree, quedamos con muchas ganas de volver.

I stayed at Desiree's place for a week and in short it was wonderful. The apartment is beautiful and comfortable, Desiree is a fantastic host and the island is a pure joy. I arrived on Christmas day and as it was impossible to find anywhere to eat, Desiree kindly invited me to join her and her family for dinner, a great welcome. Throughout the week she was available when I had any questions or for a nice chat. The apartment is in Savaneta from where it is very easy to explore the island. You do need a car though. Desiree looks after the apartment well and in fact has built a second one and a third one is in progress. The place is clean, has all the amenities you need, incl A.C., and a nice outdoor space. I would recommend this place and am hoping to visit again with my partner.

Desiree was very welcoming and accommodating upon my arrival and her two grown children, (who are both absolutely charming kids), were also very helpful. Desiree is a true champion of animal rights (go visit the donkey sanctuary!) I enjoyed all the critters on the property. The apartment is even cuter than it looks in the pictures; very clean + a lot of cute and surprising touches. The neighboorhood is quiet, safe, and based on my experience, very friendly. Like many have said, it's best to have a car to fully explore Aruba, so I was grateful to be able rent the (kid's) 4WD car during my two week stay... =More authentic fun in that functional but fully ilandized little car. If you are looking for a resort experience, this place won't be for you, but if your are looking for a beautiful, peaceful, safe, clean, authentic, charming place to lay your head down after a sunny day on Aruba, I highly reccomend this place and all the people in it.

We had a great stay, Desiree was very welcoming. The experience was very unique especially if you would like to stay away from a touristy area. If you're an animal lover, this is your place!

Desiree's directions were superb and we found the apartments quickly. The courtyard is beautiful with an outdoor après beach shower. The air quality is fantastic, and one can drink directly from any tap as the water quality is the best in the world! No need for bottled water on Aruba. This location is very quiet and rural, however 5 minutes takes you to great food shopping. Some of the best beaches in the world are only a 10 min drive. It helps if you speak Spanish, however many speak English and everyone speaks Dutch. The food is very European both in quality and style - and relatively inexpensive. Beer and spirits are comparable to US/Canada pricing. Apartment #1 is the most compact of the three however we quickly adjusted to the scale, the vaulted ceilings helped, and it proved to be very comfortable and functional. Easy to use, the kitchen area and the fridge kept things cool and beer cold! The stove is propane and you must not over gas it - meaning burn with a blue flame not yellow! The air conditioning was quiet and flawless. The wind blew day and night and lulled us to sleep. Contrary to Tripadvisor reports, over our 10 day stay we had zero bug bites, no mosquitos no sand fleas?!! If you love animals this stay will fulfill your desires to mingle with the furies. After consultation with Desiree we were able to feed the donkeys, dogs, cats, turtles, iguana and Pete the Pig. In Aruba heards of goats roam freely, so do not park your rental car under a tree - they may use it as a step ladder to reach for food! Aruba has very low crime and the people are friendly if not downright loving! The spirit on the island, fresh air, peace and quiet and Desiree's choice in beds made for some very deep sleeps! Desiree was kind and bought us too many groceries to kick start our stay! She was generous with her time and helpful with her knowledge of the island, and she met our few special requests with good humour and sincerity. We enjoyed meeting her two adult children as well. We find ourselves missing Aruba now and attribute this in large part to Desiree and her hospitality. As Arnold says, "We'll be back."

Had a nice time with my girlfriend staying at Cherie's. Everything was clean, shower was amazing, and Lester and Cherie are very sociable. Cherie made us a great dinner one night and even took us to a local dance place! I will note that you do really need a car here and some enthusiasm to explore around. Cherie is very knowledgable and helpful in this regard. Definitely check out the southern cliffs beyond the lighthouse, really cool. Overall stay was good with a great host.

We had a fantastic three weeks at Cherie and Lester's wonderful house in 'The Colony'. The house is exactly as described in a very quiet neighbourhood close to Baby Beach, Roger's Beach - 20 minutes walk and for kite surfers, Boca Grande beach is only 5 minutes drive. Look for 'Pechi' and his Pro Kite School Aruba van on Boca Grande if your looking for lessons - he is fantastic. Restaurants are relatively close in San Nicolas and Savenetta and very reasonably priced. Jags dive shop is conveniently located on Baby Beach - they are an excellent crew. The kitchen is well equipped, the bathrooms clean and modern and the beds are very comfortable. Everything was perfect for our needs. Cherie and Lester are the perfect hosts who showed us a wonderful time in Aruba and I know we will be back. I have to mention Suzanna - a very sweet dog - who welcomed us immediately and accompanied us everywhere. We felt at home immediately. Thanks for a great time.

This is a good accommodation to stay, if you want to enjoy the Baby Beach or Rodgers Beach, if you like to bike or if you like the local wildlife or give you energy on a cliff. Cherie and Lester made available to tourists two bicycles to explore the surroundings. Both beaches are within 15 minutes walking. Accommodation is spacious with all the amenities for a family of 5 or 6 people. The neighborhood is quiet, though, with a splendor rundown. Hear the birds singing and you can enjoy a romantic evening in the restaurant of the beach Baby. You can enjoy the live music accompanying Lester to different places on the island (Aruba) where Lester plays as a professional musician. Thanks Cherie and Lester, for their kind hospitality.

Cherie en Lester zijn zeer gastvrij en dringen zich niet op. Je kunt van van alles gebruik maken; snorkel en strandspullen etc. Lester is daarnaast nog een goede drummer en weet leuke plekjes te vinden op Aruba. Samen de arubaanse grotten bezocht. Van Cherie hebben de laatste avond nog Dansles gehad en veel gelachen. Topweek!

The area is unique, with a very interesting history, and a great place to explore. The local dogs are extremely friendly and will tag along. On our last day we had a pack of 6 (including Jean and I). What a fun time! You need to be open to a very laid back, beach vacation.

The 2 bedroom apartment was wonderful, we only used the master bedroom. It had a private entrance, large living room with a tv and nice spacious and easy kitchen with a good fridge and freezer. The bathroom was brand new and the shower was fantastic. Lot's of windows and a constant breeze, we didn't need the A/C, but it was available if we did. We really enjoyed exploring the "true" Aruba in the south before we went north. It has great beaches, both with and without waves and the history of the Lagos Community (find it on a (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) page) is really interesting. Local supermarkets were less expensive to buy food and liquor before going to the hotel zone. Cherie helps with restaurant and nightclub suggestions. We were really glad we got to spend 2 nights there.

During our 15 day visit to Aruba, we stayed at two resorts, and at Cherie and Lester's place for the last four days. All three generations of our family loved this place the best. It is very comfortable, and it definitely has a homey feel with it's 1950's modern architecture. The neighborhood is full of history and a mix of beautiful new homes and abandoned old colony houses that make it interesting to drive and walk around. The Seroe Colorado has magnificent views and the remains of the WWII guns which protected the refinery add to the sense of history of this remote location of the island. And the close proximity to Baby and Roger's beaches was exactly what we were looking for. Cherie and Lester are absolutely the best people and hosts, we couldn't have asked for a better experience because of them, and we loved the dogs too, especially dear Susanna with her unique personality. If you are looking for a change from the resorts on the other end of the island and want to try being off the main grid and totally relax, then this would be a great place to do that and we highly recommend the apartment and the hosts for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Cherie and Lester are wonderful hosts. They went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and provided many tips on the must see locations and best happy hours on the island. We had a blast and also got to check out Lester's band and meet some great locals. The place is clean and definitely has a home away from home feel. We stopped at a market in town and picked up some basics to make breakfast and have snacks for the beach, this really came on handy. Baby beach is beautiful and only a five minute drive - this was our favorite beach! You can rent an umbrella and chairs for fee or if you plan accordingly arrive early to snag one of the shaded areas. The location is secluded and does require a car if you want to explore the island. Our goal was to relax and get a taste of the local life and that's exactly what we got. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Cherie and Lester!!

La casa excelente, bastante cómoda y como se ofrece en las fotos.! Jan y Andrea nos ayudaron bastante.! Y nos dieron buenos consejos de la Isla. Gracias por todo.! Definitivamente excelente para descansar y pasarla bien. The house is great, Excelent as advertise, jan and Andrea great host.! They help us a lot. Hope to comeback soon. One Happy House.!

Jan siempre estuvo atento de nuestra llegada, la casa excelente como se observa en la pagina: cómoda, limpia, relajante, amplia, para los niños super confortable y segura el área de la piscina. Me encanto y volvería a ir, ademas Andrea me dio sugerencias lugares en la isla muy oportunas. De verdad muchas gracias por su excelente atencion

La casa es asombrosa a atencion ofrecida por Jan es excepcional y esta en una zona muy relajada accesible exxelentes servicios aireacondiicionada si buscas descanso y pasarlas bien no dudes de verdad exxelente propiedad

Jan fue muy amable con todo lo que se requirio de la casa y el automovil. Las fotos indican tal cual es la casa, grande y comoda. Estamos muy agradecidos y satisfechos con nuestra estadia.

Wat een geweldig verblijf hebben we gehad! Het was heerlijk in het huis met alle mogelijkheden. Een prachtig zwembad met heerlijke bedjes om op het water te drijven. We hebben veel gebruik gemaakt van de barbecue. Jan heeft ons opgehaald van het vliegveld en ook weer weggebracht. We hebben ons echt welkom gevoeld. Zeker een aanrader voor een ieder die een bezoek wil brengen aan Aruba!

Everything was perfect! This was my first AirBnB and everyting worked just great. We meet up at Jan´s place, everthing was in perfect order and worked just as agreed. The house is great and aboe expections, as well the car. Jan was more then helping and made sure that everything we needed help with worked out. I really cannot find anything that can be improved, this was perfect. Will return for sure.

We hebben een heerlijke week gehad in het ruime vakantiehuis van Jan. Alles was aanwezig voor het echte vakantiegevoel. Van koelbox, snorkels en strandstoelen en de huur van de auto om op pad te gaan tot het zwembad, airco, zonnebedden en uitgebreide keuken voor een dagje thuis. Jan is een hele vriendelijke goede gastheer. We komen graag een keer terug!

The house is lovely, comfortable and had everything we needed. We also rented the car and we've definitely made the right choice. Jan is a great and experienced host, communication was excelent. We enjoyed Aruba and our stay at Jan's.

la experiencia fue realmente excelente , muy buena atencion y siempre pendiente de lo necesario para hacer nuestra estadia mas comoda , gracias frank y gracias kim! son realmente muy amables y buenos anfitriones , recomendado 100%

La casa queda excelentemente ubicada, y se entregó en perfectas condiciones. Es bastante cómoda, cada habitación cuenta con su propio baño.

Tremendo anfitrión, completamente recomentable. Muy buena ubicación, la casa es espectacular. En un barrio muy tranquilo, pero, al mismo tiempo muy cerca de palm beach, la playa, las fiestas y todo lo necesario, ya sea que arriendes un auto como hicimos nosotros o vayas a pie. Este lugar es muy bueno para quedarse.

Frank was very helpful and explained all of the things pertinent to the stay. The place itself was a great alternative to the hotel; I think renting a car is a must if you want to explore the island a bit more. There is also a minimart 30 seconds from the villa which was extremely convenient. Overall a great experience and had so much fun in Aruba.

Everything was amazing!!! All 8 of us enjoyed the home and stay, Ivan was also a great asset to have as he made sure we knew where all the attractions were and provided us with a rental. We will totally be back next year. Thanks again!

Great experience at Merlot Villas. Would love to go back with my friends!

The listing is very accurate and the villa is very beautiful. It is clear to see that the villa is well maintained. Communication from initial booking to check out was consistent. Unfortunately we were unable to use to dishwasher because it was INOP, however Ivan did offer to have the housekeeper clean our dishes. The gesture was very nice but we declined. Also, if you are there on a day when the pool is cleaned, please do not go in until the next day. We were advised to wait 1.5 hours and we waited at least 3 hours, but our bathing suits were ruined as if we had just bleached them. Oh well! Based on our overall experience in Aruba, it's not on our lists of Islands to revist, however I do highly suggest renting this beautiful villa as an alternative to a hotel. :)

Was a nice place Have to supply your own garbage bags, toilet paper, all shampoo, and soaps. You have to be very careful not to exceed the 50$ limit of hydro. There was no laundry detergent Nobody comes in mid week to clean, or change the sheets. Very close to the beach Frank is responding very quickly to your questions. All in all a good time.