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"We had a wonderful stay at this lovely home. The location was perfect for staying away from the commercialized areas but close to everything we wanted to do because nothing is really far away in Aruba. We especially enjoyed walking out the front door with our snorkel gear in hand and needing nothing else because we could walk across the street and get right into the water for great snorkeling. There is plenty of snorkeling gear (masks, snorkels, fins, water shoes) available but would suggest just bringing your own mask if you snorkel a lot so you don’t have to try to find one that fits you well without leaking. We also had some amazing meals very close to the home including La Tavola (don’t miss this place, it’s incredible), Marina Pirata, and Flying Fishbone. There was plenty of room for 5 adults and 3 bathrooms is a major plus. Air conditioning works great too. The only very minor issue we had was with figuring out the alarm, but the host promptly answered a text and then took our call to walk us through it. We could not have asked for better communication. Hosts were exceptional and even helped with our dinner reservations before our arrival. There are so many more great things I could say about this property (I.e. great view, comfy hammocks, nice backyard, and felt safe), but bottom line is you won’t regret staying here. Just rent a car or Jeep so you can see and experience the entire island. "

"The property was clean and in a great location for beach access as it was right across the road. Water is clear and great for snorkeling as we saw many people doing that activity. The host of the property, John, was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed from the day we arrived. He even saw us walking from getting food and turned around just to d"

"Marcia went above and beyond!!! Top notch!!❤️❤️❤️🌴"

" We loved our stay at the house and would definitely come again! We were 3 couples. Everything we needed was there & two blocks away is a supermarket and food truck. Although more “remote” than the hotel areas we always felt safe. We brought our water shoes so the rocky beach was no issue although we did visit Mangel Halto which was a quick 5 minute walk from the house. We took cabs to and from restaurants and such as we were drinking but we were offered to rent a van which would have been great. Someone checked in on us and the pool was cleaned as well during our stay. Beds comfortable, super clean but the outdoor area is all you need!! That pool and view!! 100% recommend"

"A great house to ourselves to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. So close to the Mangel Halto beach."

"Villa is right next to the Spanish Lagoon in a residential neighborhood. The property has a wall with a gate around it. The landscaping and plants are beautiful and well maintained. It would be best to have a rental car if you stay here, as it’s not in the tourist area. The villa shares a large parking lot with the marina on the lagoon. Mangel Halto beach is less than a five minute drive from the Villa. There is a fabulous restaurant right down the street called Marina Pirata, only a minute or two walk. There are a few very friendly cats that hang around the villa, we enjoyed being greeted by the cats every time we came ‘home’. I would absolutely stay here again."