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Outdoor pool
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10641 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer

Explore the area

Map
Noord
  • Palm Beach
    10 min walk
  • Stellaris Casino
    12 min walk
  • Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba
    13 min walk
  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    19 min drive

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About the area

Noord

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the villa, you'll find Palm Beach and Stellaris Casino. Also, Aruba Racquet Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stellaris Casino - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyatt Regency Casino - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Arashi Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Eagle Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomba Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Puro Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hadicurari - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Iguana Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Carpe Diem – Great Escape – Dream Paradise - 5 Star reviewws!

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH OUR DESCRIPTION TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY RULES/FEES/ADVISE/AMMENTIES.

Bring your family and friends to a tropical paradise and book this gorgeous and spacious villa. It can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests with its 5 bedrooms - 3.5 bathrooms. This villa has all the ingredients needed: AC-hot water-beach chairs-WiFi-alarm system-safe-full equipped kitchen-BBQ- and above all amazing outdoor space with large and fresh swimmingpool to spend quality time in privacy, while only MINUTES away from the hotel strip of Palm Beach!

This villa is perfect for large groups of friends and family who are looking to spend quality time away from the busy resorts!
The 5 bedrooms in total will easily outdo any hotel experience and give everyone space and privacy.
Not just one but two master bedrooms have their own attached bathroom. The other three smaller bedrooms share a bathroom and an additional half bathroom.
Our master bedrooms have kingsize beds, two of the other bedrooms have a queen-sized bed and the fifth bedroom has two single beds.
The open kitchen is modern and fully equipped with all the necessary pots and pans and dishes to make sure you can prepare meals at home and save a bundle on dining out every evening. The appliances in the kitchen are brand new and we have a great ceramic stovetop, a dishwasher, microwave, a large fridge, blender, toaster, coffeemaker! The large large dining table on the patio by the pool will make dining in just as fun as any restaurant. You can even order a chef in to come and cook your meal!
The villa is completely airconditioned so you can enjoy and sleep on nice cold sheets after a long day sunbathing and visiting Aruba's beaches.

Our villa has a great outdoor space with a delicous fresh pool and chairs to lounge by the pool to enjoy the sun, but there is plenty of space to also enjoy shade at the hottest time of day. Outdoor shower, bathroom by the pool, loungechairs, large dining table, and to make things complete a great BBQ grill to have fun and cook outside.
We also provide great Tommy Bahama beach chairs which are very comfortable and easy to carry, so you can save on chair rental on the beach. Of course we also provide a cooler and beach towels!
We value our guests safety so our property is fully fenced so you will have all the privacy you need, we have a great alarm system with 24/7 monitoring and we also have a safe for you to store your valuables.
Our home has hot water and free WiFi.

Our villa is perfect for you! There is a tennis club right next door where you can obtain a day or week pass and also use the gym. They also have a casual restaurant for you to grab a bite.
You are about a 5 minute drive from the strip of Palm Beach with the High Rise hotels and all it's watersports, entertainment and restaurants.

We have been a Premier Partner at HomeAway. You will be in good hands with the Marin Family!
Read our 800+ reviews of the multiple properties we manage on Homeaway.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Upon arrival, there is a cash cleaning fee of $280 USD for the cleaning after your stay. This is not charged through VRBO because your rental payment goes to the homeowners' bank account in America. The cleaning gets done by a local company in Aruba, so it is more efficient to have the cleaning paid out on location.

We highly recommend you take out travel insurance as soon as you book your trip as this provides you with immediate cover for unforeseen emergencies. Travel insurance helps cover financial losses associated with surprise circumstances that could ruin a trip, including illness, injury, accidents, flight or other transportation delays, and other issues. Please understand that if you do not have travel insurance, any losses because of emergencies will be at your own risk and we uphold our VRBO cancellation policy and only refund according to this policy.

Your water and electricity is INCLUDED in your rental.
However, we do take meter readings and ask our guests to be energy concious and report running toilets, turn off AC when the rooms are not in use.

Property manager

Jose and Rixt The Marin Team

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside and use ashtray

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 6900 sq ft (641 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have a pack and play and high chair

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No loud noise after 10pm please
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No loud noise after 10pm please For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Villa Carpe Diem – Great Escape – Dream Paradise - 5 Star reviewws! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Awsome trip
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We had an amazing time for our first girls trip. we did not even want to leave ! our host was very helpful and we will definitely be booking again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Property was as advertised . Clean. Great space . Pool in great shape . Overall a wonderful experience .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star
Jose and Daniel were very accommodating everything was accurate in the listing excited to come back and stay here again next time
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Paradise
We had an amazing stay! Everything about the house was absolutely perfect. We received a ton of helpful information about the house and Aruba from the owners before we even left. Check in was easy - Daniel the property manager was prompt and attentive and incredibly helpful. He sat with us at check in and gave lots of local recommendations for food and activities that all were spot on! The house was spotless, well appointed and everything worked. Location is perfect and Ting Wei - the local grocery had everything we needed. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great vacation!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tensae K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Our stay here was amazing. The house had all the things we needed, communication frlm the team was great, and Daniel (property manager) was so helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal House and Amenities - Highly Recommend
The house is exactly as advertised. The owner was responsive to anything we needed (which wasn’t much). The place was stocked with great beach towels, and plenty of them. Numerous beach chairs that were good quality and easy to carry. Pool setup was top notch and included rafts, fins, and snorkel equipment. Chairs around pool were comfortable and of nice quality. Outside table was large enough for the 8 of us to eat and play games. The hammock was a real hit with the whole family (ages 11 to 75). Beds were comfortable and pillows were plentiful. Less than a 7 minute drive to multiple beaches (including Palm and Eagle). You should rent a car if you stay here as parking is easy around Aruba and at this house. Kitchen was stocked with everything needed, though the grocery stores around the house were a lot (a lot!) more expensive than the ones near airport and town. Ice maker in freezer was robust and a travel beach cooler was even provided in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S., Saint Charles, Missouri, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Vacation
This was our 4th vacation to Aruba. Villa Carpe Diem was perfect for our family. We have 3 adult children, their spouses and 3 small kids. The host made sure we had 2 high chairs and 2 pack and plays for the 2 little ones. Move in was smooth, with the key right at the front door and Daniel taking us through the house. Daniel's restaurant recommendations were spot on! The house allowed us to swim in the pool at all times, walk to the beach (the sign on the street helped point us through the cactus jungle), prepare some meals, enjoy carry out from some great local restaurants and more! The cooler and beach chairs made the short trip to Boca Catalina perfect. Without question, all our expectations were exceeded. Jose & Rixt's properties will certainly be high on our list for future trips to Aruba!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odete W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The property was better than depicted in the photographs. We had everything we needed and we’re located within minutes to stores, restaurants and beautiful beaches!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home
From the moment I booked this home everything was perfect. The hosts (Jose and Rixt) got right back to me whenever I had a question, no matter how small the question they answered it right away. The location perfect. At the end of the road is a path that takes you right out to the beach by the Ritz. 5 minute walk. The home has beach chairs, cooler and beach towels. The house was the perfect size for all of us. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. The pool area was beautiful and great size for us. There is a laundry room and an outside shower to wash the sand off after a day at the beach. Daniel the property manager was incredibly sweet and very helpful. We were so sad to leave. I definitely recommend this home for your family. You won't be disappointed. Thank you so much for your hospitality and we will see you again!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Westford

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home
The house was wonderful! Plenty of room for us all to spread out and have our own space. Having the pool was a blessing, just shower off outside and jump in after a hot day at the beach. The kitchen was fairly well equipped as long as you're not planning anything too extravagant. We were minutes from the high risers and Eagle Beach. Quiet neighborhood. Well kept inside and out and clean. Brought the cooler, chairs and beach towels on all our day trips. Can't wait to return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Time
We had a great stay at Carpe Diem. The house was in a great location close to restaurants and wonderful beaches. While we didn’t use the pool much, choosing to enjoy all Aruba has to offer, we enjoyed eating and playing games in the outdoor seating area at night. The house was well stocked and we had zero issues while staying there. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aruba vacation
House had everything we needed. The outside pool area was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amy G
The house was perfect! Fit total description. Perfect central location! Outdoor living space with pool was beautiful. Loved having the grill too. Only negative feedback I would have is toaster needs replaced and Kings are a little uncomfortable. But, We will return to this beautiful island and would definitely stay @ Casa Mia again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Paradise
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Carpe Diem in Aruba. Our family was impressed by the property, the house, and the outdoor pool area. The owner provided us with a very detailed book that gave recommendations about local restaurants, tours to book, and stores to shop in. We were very comfortable in this house and had the best time in Aruba!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property was as described and host was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional stay for our family - Plenty of space.
Can’t say enough great things about our stay at Villa Carpe Diem. We had 6 adults and 4 kids and the house was immaculate. Air conditioning worked great, the pool was very clean and got a lot of use after our daily beach trips. 1.5 miles from Arashi beach and super close to all of the action downtown. The host(s) were super accommodating and there was even a high chair and pack and play for our 18 month old. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need along with 10 beach chairs and a cooler. Weber gas grill is great if you want to do a BBQ. I would definitely recommend and will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

angel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome for family of 8
Plenty of room! House was great. Just like the pictures. Kids enjoyed the pool at night while we cooked and ate outside on the huge dining table. Plenty of privacy and comfortable. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation house
We enjoyed your beautiful home! Plenty of room for everyone! Everyone also enjoyed the pool and outdoor shower was great for rinsing off after the beach! Any small issues that came up were handled immediately! Thank you!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R., Syracuse, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
The property is very clean with a nice outdoor patio and pool area. Modern appliances and fully equipped to meet your needs. Daniel was very responsive. The property is only a 4-5 minutes from the high rise Palm Beach area where the main dining and entertainment district is. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife didn't want to leave
We really enjoyed our stay at this Villa in Aruba. We loved the pool and outdoor space and felt really at home in the residence.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherisse E., West Michigan/Austin Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd stay and still the charm
This was our third stay at this property and we still love it. House has everything you need and the outdoor space is great for sun and shade. The location is great.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Enjoyed are stay at Carpe Diem. Great house and outside garden area. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for multi-generation vacation
We had a great time staying as three generations. The house is just as pictured and described and was fantastic for our trip. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022