I've been to Aruba 8 times, so I went into this rental knowing the neighborhood and where we were renting, If you're just stumbling onto this rental, it's located steps from the best snorkeling on the island - Boca Catalina, and just a short walk from Arashi Beach, a popular hangout for people staying in hotels looking for a fun spot off campus. The house is also a very short car ride from the California lighthouse - so bottom line is that this house is in literally the best and most expensive neighborhood in Aruba.
On the house - it was awesome. We had a large group, 15 family members. Best feature is that 4 of the 7 bedrooms are located in an attached apartment style unit connected by a massive outdoor space...so it felt like you were in a resort hotel where everyone had their own private space.
The home comes with a live-in housekeeper as well, she will do your laundry and help clean up the kitchen's, and she has clean towers and linens all neatly organized in the laundry room off the kitchen of the main house. Joli doesn't really speak english so just be patient or have your google translate at the ready to communicate with her. Thankfully we had some spanish speakers in our group, and we invited Joli to Christmas dinner while we were there...she quickly became family to us!
Outdoor space is great - huge pool, hottub, outdoor kitchen with nice grill (Joli cleans the grille too!). There's a pool table as well. You could hang out outside and probably be content to just sit there for a week - FYI i left my amazon echo there on the counter - if you get to enjoy it, you're welcome!
Quick tip to newbies to arube considering renting this house - a car rental is essential. It's easy to food shop at super food - and you're super close to the high rise hotel area so there's plenty of shopping, restaurants and stuff to do for a quick 4 minute drive from the home. We rented Jeep's and drove the dunes near lighthouse beach and tore up the trails on the way to the natural pool and caves (must see).
anyone - could go on forever, needless to say...couldnt be happier with the home - only complaint is that it's not cheap (i scooped it up as a new listing for a 20% discount!).
Thanks again - Alex, for renting your amazing home to my family.
