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LOOK NO FURTHER! ARUBA'S BEST BEACHFRONT LUXURY 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BALCONIES!

 
 
 
Aruba condo rental - View from Master Bedroom
View from Master Bedroom
 
Aruba condo rental - View from Master Bedroom

View from Master Bedroom

All granite & stainless dining counter in main kitchen

All granite & stainless dining counter in main kitchen

View from Deck across pool towards Caribbean Sea

View from Deck across pool towards Caribbean Sea

Some of the Cardio-Aerobic Equipment with Beach View!

Some of the Cardio-Aerobic Equipment with Beach View!

In Villa, Private Beach View Bar with HighSpeed Ethernet or Wireless

In Villa, Private Beach View Bar with HighSpeed Ethernet or Wireless

One of the 3 Guest Bedrooms (2 Queens AND a double Futon)

One of the 3 Guest Bedrooms (2 Queens AND a double Futon)

Separate Women and Men's Saunas and Locker rooms

Separate Women and Men's Saunas and Locker rooms

Additional Full kitchen inside Master Bedroom-Huge!

Additional Full kitchen inside Master Bedroom-Huge!

Master Bedroom KING bed and Queen sofa bed

Master Bedroom KING bed and Queen sofa bed

Balinese Guest Bedroom 1 (Queen)

Balinese Guest Bedroom 1 (Queen)

Childrens Playroom

Childrens Playroom

Comfy Guest BedRoom #2

Comfy Guest BedRoom #2

Bistro Set in Master for morning coffee

Bistro Set in Master for morning coffee

Huge Guest Bedroom #3

Huge Guest Bedroom #3

Lots of Beach Chairs by the secluded and cozy pool

Lots of Beach Chairs by the secluded and cozy pool

Better Sand and Clearer Water are not to be found on this Planet!

Better Sand and Clearer Water are not to be found on this Planet!

Even when its cloudy,(once in a Blue Moon) the beach is still beautiful!

Even when its cloudy,(once in a Blue Moon) the beach is still beautiful!

Games Galore and Space abounds in the Kid's Own Playroom

Games Galore and Space abounds in the Kid's Own Playroom

Another View of Master with its own Entryway from the Breezeway

Another View of Master with its own Entryway from the Breezeway

Happy 222 Guests on Superb Beach

Happy 222 Guests on Superb Beach

Balcony #1 with view out towards Beach

Balcony #1 with view out towards Beach

State of the Art Cardio/Eliptical Equipment

State of the Art Cardio/Eliptical Equipment

Master Suite with its own full Kitchen

Master Suite with its own full Kitchen

Another Bedroom with a Killer View

Another Bedroom with a Killer View

Per night (USD) $400 - $450
Per week $2,751 - $2,975
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps12
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 5 nights

Photos and Description of the Aruba vacation condo rental
Villa Condo - 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) - 2 Baths -2 Kitchens (Sleeps 12)

Are you seeking the Ultimate Aruba Vacation?

Do you love to be in the heart of the action, but tire of the crowds and the herd mentality?

Do you love luxury and having every possible amenity at your fingertips, yet hate having to pay through the nose to get it?

We invite you to stay Beachfront in the nicest most luxurious Condo Development on the Island! Our Villa was newly constructed in late 2007, and has been kept up to date and refurbished every year since through 2012. We are updating in early 2013 as well!

Oceania 222 is the answer to your Aruba dreams and is available now at a price well below that of the luxury hotels and timeshares, but without sacrificing anything except the hassles.

Giant Savings: In all cases, your savings staying with us at Oceania will equal or exceed 50% off the leading hotel and timeshare chains, thus affording you Ritz Carlton Accomodations at Comfort Inn prices.

Superior Views and Ambience: For example, the closest in size although somewhat smaller (1800sq ft VS 2100sq ft ) property is a three bedroom, three bath unit at Marriott's Aruba Surf Club timeshare resort designated 'Oceanview' (In Marriott terms, that's at the back end of the second building with a side ocean view, 420 feet set back from the beach)- ..compare that to OceanFRONT at Oceania 222)

See For Yourself: When we checked on line, under the Marriott 'lowest price guarantee', on Marriott's booking website, savings at Oceania222 reflected 60% or more- don't take our word for it, check it out for yourself!

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About Dr Gary Lesker, Owner

We love to travel for all the right reasons and that is only 90% of the story!

At the time we acquired Oceania 222, it was supposed to be our year-round residence, but my company made us an attractive offer elsewhere.

We were given first choice of units and views during the preconstruction process and after careful research taking wind direction and sun exposure into account, wisely decided to select 222 as our home.

Our projections turned out to be accurate since rooftop gardens and patios in Aruba soon proved to be folly. If you read reviews on Trip Advisor/Flipkey you will see that being outside on the roof in Aruba's strong steady wind is not recommended!

Dr Gary Lesker, Owner purchased this condo in 2004
Why Dr Gary Lesker, Owner chose Aruba

We have traveled endlessly in search of the best beach and we keep coming back to to Eagle Beach Aruba as the world's best

Why?

Safety in the water and out of the water ----------

no crass commercialism or overpopulation like the sad state of once beautiful Palm Beach directly to the North--------------

no beach or neigborhood crime----------

Purity and Clarity of the water ----------

Perfect water temperature 83F ---------

INCOMPARABLE Views ---------

Superior Sand Quality-white and fine -----------

Length and Width- widest and longest in Aruba ---------

No vendors or annoying watercraft ---------

No Sharks or Jellyfish ---------

No Rip Currents/Undertow, perfect swimming conditions for ALL abilities ---------safe for kids and toddlers (with Parent's supervision of course)!

What makes this condo unique

Our Local Manager, Juan Carlos Vargas, is always available to help with special requests, answer questions about Aruba, make restaurant recommendations and give advice about sight seeing excursions and activities.

Aruba condo rental - View from Master Bedroom

View from Master Bedroom

All granite & stainless dining counter in main kitchen

All granite & stainless dining counter in main kitchen

View from Deck across pool towards Caribbean Sea

View from Deck across pool towards Caribbean Sea

Some of the Cardio-Aerobic Equipment with Beach View!

Some of the Cardio-Aerobic Equipment with Beach View!

In Villa, Private Beach View Bar with HighSpeed Ethernet or Wireless

In Villa, Private Beach View Bar with HighSpeed Ethernet or Wireless

One of the 3 Guest Bedrooms (2 Queens AND a double Futon)

One of the 3 Guest Bedrooms (2 Queens AND a double Futon)

Separate Women and Men's Saunas and Locker rooms

Separate Women and Men's Saunas and Locker rooms

Additional Full kitchen inside Master Bedroom-Huge!

Additional Full kitchen inside Master Bedroom-Huge!

Master Bedroom KING bed and Queen sofa bed

Master Bedroom KING bed and Queen sofa bed

Balinese Guest Bedroom 1 (Queen)

Balinese Guest Bedroom 1 (Queen)

Childrens Playroom

Childrens Playroom

Comfy Guest BedRoom #2

Comfy Guest BedRoom #2

Bistro Set in Master for morning coffee

Bistro Set in Master for morning coffee

Huge Guest Bedroom #3

Huge Guest Bedroom #3

Lots of Beach Chairs by the secluded and cozy pool

Lots of Beach Chairs by the secluded and cozy pool

Better Sand and Clearer Water are not to be found on this Planet!

Better Sand and Clearer Water are not to be found on this Planet!

Even when its cloudy,(once in a Blue Moon) the beach is still beautiful!

Even when its cloudy,(once in a Blue Moon) the beach is still beautiful!

Games Galore and Space abounds in the Kid's Own Playroom

Games Galore and Space abounds in the Kid's Own Playroom

Another View of Master with its own Entryway from the Breezeway

Another View of Master with its own Entryway from the Breezeway

Happy 222 Guests on Superb Beach

Happy 222 Guests on Superb Beach

Balcony #1 with view out towards Beach

Balcony #1 with view out towards Beach

State of the Art Cardio/Eliptical Equipment

State of the Art Cardio/Eliptical Equipment

Master Suite with its own full Kitchen

Master Suite with its own full Kitchen

Another Bedroom with a Killer View

Another Bedroom with a Killer View

Nearest Airport : Queen Beatrix Airport at 4 Miles
Nearest Beach : EAGLE BEACH
Nearest Barpub : THE SCREAMING EAGLE at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : THE TULIP at 0.1 Miles
Car: recommended

You have found the ultimate beach location! There are few exclusive villas that have a beachfront location rivaling this one on the entire island of Aruba.

Even within Oceania, nothing can match the position of 222 with all three large balconies capturing direct beachfront sunset views, while sheltered from the constant wind ARUBA is famous for

ITS now 2013 and we were BOOKED SOLID through most of 2012. 75% of our yearly bookings are made from mid-January through March so please act as soon as you are ready! WE HAVE BEEN LISTED ON HOMEAWAY.COM and VRBO.COM continuously since 2007 and have a lot of experience with effortless bookings and smooth check ins.

The point is , book as early as you can.

EVERY YEAR , Christmas Week, New Year's Week, President's Week,Passover/Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July and Thanksgiving are reserved six months in advance.

If you are after one of these extremely popular family weeks, its 'FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED' So contact us soon as you can. Every year, without fail, we get 75 -100 requests for those special weeks AFTER they are already reserved.

Other Activities: One of World's Ten Best Beaches right in front of villa.

Golf: We are minutes away from the very prestigious Divi Links (walking distance) and just a short drive to the gorgeous 18 hole Tierra Del Sol Golf Course and Country Club.

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Rental Rates for this vacation condo rental in Aruba

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$400
5 nights
 
 
Low Season Spring
Apr 17 - Jun 27
$400
$2,751
5 nights
 
 
Summer Season
Jun 28 - Sep 3
$450
$2,975
5 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Property Damage Protection $49
Christmas Week is priced separately at $4730
New Year's Week $5060
President's Week $4950
Jan 3rd through April 19th $3850
Apr 20th through June 27th $2750
June 28th through Aug 31st $2970
Sept 1st through Dec 18th $2750

Cancellation Policy

Policy available by contacting owner when booking.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation condo rental in Aruba

Property Type:
  • condo
  • floor 2
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2100 sq. ft.
  • 3 stories
Location Type:
  • Beach ...
    Arguably, the best swimming and wading beach in Aruba- many think ANYWHERE!
  • Resort ...
    everything you need at your fingertips.
  • Beachfront ...
    steps to the sand on Eagle Beach- consistently rated as one of the World's Ten Best-If comparing other units at OCEANIA be sure to ask: WHICH building and how close to the front? 222 is CLOSEST!
  • Oceanfront
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Sports & Activities
  • Romantic
  • Adventure
  • Luxury
  • Family
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Gym
  • Hair Dryer
  • Alarm Clock
  • Security System
  • Telephone
  • Split-System Air Conditioning
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Filtered Water
  • Toilet Paper
  • Towels Provided
  • Fitness Room / Equipment
  • Laundry Soap
  • Alarm System
  • Secure Parking
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking Off Street ...
    gated
  • Elevator ...
    We selected the best beach view during construction
  • Broadband Access ...
    bring your laptop, or iPad,tablet and/or smartphone for FREE hi speed wireless connection
  • Mobile Phone ...
    there is no additional charge for this complimentary cell phone
  • Washing Machine ...
    private,in villa.
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    private,in villa.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    precise, central air throughout; 3 individual thermostatic controls
  • Linens Provided ...
    Brand New as of Oct 20th 2012
  • Internet
  • Water Cooler
  • Wireless Internet
Kitchen:
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Blender
  • Stove
  • Lobster Pot
  • Grill
  • Refrigerator ...
    2 full size fridges and Ice makers
  • Microwave ...
    2 full size built ins
  • Kitchen ...
    (2) there are TWO kitchens, unique feature: a full kitchen in the Master Bedroom Suite as well as in the main kitchen/dining area
  • Stove
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , Ensuite in Master BR
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Between BR#2&3
  • Bathrooms purposely do not have tubs. Rather, the space was put into very large walk-in Showers
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king , 1 sleep sofa /futon , plus Queen Sofa Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , 1 baby crib
    Bedroom 3 - 2 queen , 1 baby crib , 1 sleep sofa /futon , plus Double Sofa Bed
  • A Unique feature of this Villa is that all three bedrooms are significantly separated for maximum privacy. The Master Bedroom has a luxurious ensuite private Bath, while the other two bedrooms share a large bathroom located between them. We can sleep 12 people- with 12, its a bit crowded, but with 8 adults and 4 children still very comfortable.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Radio
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Games for Kids
  • Stereo
  • Foosball
  • Toys
  • VCR
  • Game Room
  • Television ...
    (3)
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Aruba Cable TV provided 3 flatscreen TVs, Complete Karaoke System (professional)with selection of CDs
  • Music Library ...
    I-Pod docking stations (2) provided in Master Bedroom and Livingroom
  • Video Library ...
    lending library of DVDs and VHS- Marathon Video (local chain, nearby)
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Gated Community
  • Beach Towels
  • Wood Deck
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Small Cooler
  • Tennis ...
    several lighted , fully enclosed courts on the premises
  • Balcony ...
    (3) all three balconies face the Caribbean Sea and are shaded and MORE IMPORTANTLY protected from the constant strong wind- this is CRITICAL in Aruba !
  • Large Cooler
  • Tennis Court
  • Beach Chairs
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • wheelchair accessible
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • non smoking only ...
    Cigarettes and Cigars may be enjoyed on the Pool Deck or from the Balconies only
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    must be 21 and able to provide credit card details
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
Pool / Spa:
  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Sauna ...
    separate for men and women in fitness center
  • Private Pool ...
    85 degrees,Ocean View, Waterfall, Romantic Colored Pool lights at night! Shared with Oceania Residents only-very private.
  • Heated Pool
  • Communal Pool
Onsite Services:
  • Housekeeper
Attractions:
  • playground
  • ruins
  • churches
  • marina
  • live theater
  • cinemas
  • reefs
  • health/beauty spa
  • theme parks
  • synagogues
  • duty free shops
  • water parks
  • restaurants
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • shopping
  • gambling casinos
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • paddle boating
  • miniature golf
  • beachcombing
  • horseback riding
  • boating
  • photography
  • shelling
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • laundromat
  • Babysitter
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • water tubing
  • kayaking
  • wind-surfing
  • jet skiing
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • surf fishing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • deepsea fishing
  • water skiing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • snorkeling
  • snorkeling/diving
  • golf
  • parasailing
  • hiking
  • tennis
Notes: Aruba is known as 'One Happy Island' and has always been known for safety, Be that as it may, you'll be glad to know that this is a resort with full security 24/7, The entrance is fully guarded and even the parking is tucked inside this gated community. Oceania 222 finished construction in October 2007 and is has been a favorite for Five Holiday Seasons already. 2007-2012 In addition to the listed amenities, there is also a complete fitness center on the property featuring state-of-the-art cardio equipment including treadmills, stair climbers, saunas, and elliptical trainers There are fully enclosed, regulation lighted tennis courts. Kids will be able to enjoy themselves in their Special Play Room featuring toys and games, a Foosball Table, TV, and DVD. The Business Center has free broadband wireless internet, a conference table and a wireless printer. The Swimming Pool and lounge area is cooled by the Ocean breeze and boasts a waterfall-very romantic, yet still very kid-friendly.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation condo rental in Aruba

Look No Further! Aruba's Best Beachfront Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 3 Balconies!
average rating of 4.7777777 based on 19 reviews
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Look No Further! Aruba's Best Beachfront Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 3 Balconies!
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Aruba Caribbean
United States
5

Arlan Cohen

5 of 5
Submitted: November 1, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
This Condo was terrific. It was huge, had a great view of the pool and the beach, was steps from a beach that was itself beautiful and uncrowded. With a car, you are literally ten minutes at the most from the major hotels and a great supermarket, with a fine restaurant, the Screaming Eagle a block away, and a casino, the Alhambra easily walkable, about 3/4 of a mile away. The Condo was clean, had all the conveniences you need, excellent wifi in the unit itself, excellent A/C for the hotter days. Nice, A/C gym that we used, pools were well maintained. Caretaker, Juan Carlos always available if we had questions.

Even the further reaches of the Island, the Lighthouse, the Nature Park and Donkey Sanctuary, took us less than half an hour to reach.

No doubt that if/when we return to Aruba, if this condo is still available, we would try to rent it again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear Doctor:
we are so glad to get this positive feedback from you and your family!
thank you for taking the time to write an unsolicited review and by the way, we especially appreciate your consideration to return. Most of our guests have stayed with us before and we are always happy to have you back. Thank you, Thank you!
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Look No Further! Aruba's Best Beachfront Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 3 Balconies!
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+1 480 5709140
Aruba Caribbean
United States
5

Couldn't Get Any Better!

Couldn't Get Any Better!
5 of 5
Submitted: August 23, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Great location-Eagle Beach is the best! Oceania 222 is clean, great for a family, close to the beach and better than any hotel stay.
The staff was helpful and friendly---couldn't ask for better. 4 Beautiful/clean pools.

Best Grocery store: Ling and Bros. -familiar products, everything you need.
We did have 3 different vehicles from EconoCar....enough said---they did make everything right...third car was the charm. RENT A CAR! Drive around and explore---safe, fun and beautiful!

Just a great vacation, relaxing-BEAUTIFUL! Easy to get around and a ton of fun! Loved this condo!!!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
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Look No Further! Aruba's Best Beachfront Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 3 Balconies!
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+1 480 5709140
Aruba Caribbean
4

Overall great - a few thing to change

4 of 5
Submitted: August 7, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
I had a great time on this trip. Here are my comments.

Positive: The location of this property is great with lots of great restaurant options in walking distance. Pools were really nice and clean. Grounds are kept very nice and secure. The remote to our TV was broken and the manager was very responsive in getting a replacement in 1 day. The condo was very clean and VERY spacious and had everything we needed in the kitchen. The walk in closets were amazing. The view from the balconies were awesome. The condo is OceanFront as advertized but it's not ON the ocean. You have to cross a street to get to it. It's not far at all but I was thinking that OceanFront meant ON the beach. NOT a big deal at all. We were not happy that 3 of the 5 pieces of equipment in the workout room were out of order but on day 3, we realized there is another work out room by the tennis courts and that one was wonderful! We wished we knew that sooner.

Negative: The manager of this property only gave us 1 key and we had 6 people in our group. We asked for more but he refused. He said that he never had a group that didn't stay together all of the time (I question this). Our group did most things together however, if two people went to the store, they would come back with groceries and not be able to get in and have to go in search of the others at the pool. It was a MAJOR hassle. The toilet clogged up the first time we used it and we had no plunger which was a bummer. We had to borrow one from another unit.
The condo was nicely stocked with nice electronics but if I could change one thing, I would have a TV in the living room. We were there during the olympics and it was a bummer that we couldn't gather as a group in the living area to watch TV and be social at night. Everyone had to go to their individual bedrooms and that seemed very unsocial. Our friends stayed in another unit and we found ourselves going there at night so we could hang out together in their living room since it was more cozy than ours and it had a TV. The living room is nice but not very condusive to gathering...a bit too stark and cold.

The only other thing I didn't care for was they chained the gates at night when a keypad was aleady there. We walked home from dinner at night and had to walk all away around the property (with no sidewalk) but that is not the owners fault. Overall, we had a wonderful time, the property was great. I would go back if I was promised an extra key.
Owner's Response: Hi and thank you for the generally positive review.

Be assured the key situation has already been solved and will not affect future visitors thanks to your comments.

See our explanation below attached to the other review given by different members of your party for the same stay dates.

Our property is ,as you mentioned, OceanFront. Due to governmental building restrictions in place on Eagle Beach related to the nature preserve, sea turtle nesting and view, you just cannot get any closer than that.

The extra nigh time chaining of the beach access gates are a security measure that was voted on favorably by the Home Owners Association. The majority favored the extra peace of mind over the small inconvenience of walking 300 feet to enter through the Guard Station.

Lastly, we are sorry that you didnt care for the configuration of the living room. Nothing has been changed to detract from the many photos and videos online which demonstrate the interior of the unit exactly as it exists.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Aruba Caribbean
Valparaiso, IN USA
5

What a wonderful place... can't wait to go back!

What a wonderful place... can't wait to go back!
5 of 5
Submitted: August 7, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
My wife and I honeymooned in Aruba 20 years ago. We returned for the first time in July 2012 with our 16, 14 and 11 year old boys. We were joined by my parents (79 and 87 years young), my brother and his wife and my sister. 7 adults and 3 teens total. While we didn't have a lot of privacy, we had plenty of space in this unit. We ALL loved every minute of our week long stay. The property was perfect for our needs including the multiple pools and grounds that are meticulously maintained. The unit is on the second floor, but there is a an elevator that worked great. Eagle beach is amazingly beautiful and this property being directly across the low-traffic street made it the perfect spot.

The property was exactly as described in the VRBO listing. There were very few people staying at the property, so we really felt like it was a private resort all to ourselves. Still, we felt completely safe as this gated property has 24-hour security staff on site. All of the security and maintenance workers were very considerate and polite.

If considering this property, I would say you absolutely need a rental car - while there are restaurants nearby, you'll need a car to really enjoy the island. We visited the Arikok National Park, Baby Beach, San Nicholas (had to get back to Charlie's Bar), and several of the many wonderful restaurants in Oranjestad.

FYI.... we paid for a 1-hr rental of two wave-runners from a guy just a short walk down the beach from this resort and had a blast! (Just beware the guy running the wave runner business cut our 1-hr rental 20-minutes short and insisted our time was up, so be sure you agree ahead of time on the exact time to return the rentals before taking off.)

Everybody agreed, this vacation was the best of many nice family vacations that we've been blessed enough to enjoy. Can't wait to get back and we would definately consider renting this same property again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thank you for the nice review and we sincerely hope you will come back
business
Look No Further! Aruba's Best Beachfront Luxury 3 Bedrooms, 3 Balconies!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p175902
+1 480 5709140
Aruba Caribbean
3

Aruba Vacation

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Submitted: August 7, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Overall the condo was nice - we were able to get in early which was a nice surprise. The maid let us in - there was no one there to meet us. We were pleased. Couple of things we didn't like - 1 key to share with 6 adults, we didn't have any beach chairs other than plastic ones - so they were not easy to carry to the beach. It is a great place for a family. There is only 1 pool with a rest room near it - the others had no rest room close. Overall we have a fantastic time. It was a very quiet place. Our friends had another unit in the same building that much a lot more pleasing to the eye - more upgrades and nicely decorated.
Owner's Response: This is only the 15th review received in almost five years. The likely reason for this is that we do not solicit reviews from guests yet, over half of our guests are repeat renters who are happy enough to return.

You are absolutely right that one key among six guests is neither adequate nor convenient. In the past we have always provided one key per every two guests. Keep in mind that since this is a private residence and not a hotel, key distrribution and replacement as well as return is sometimes more challenging than what you would encounter in a hotel. I asked our onsite manager about this and he informed us that the previous guests did not return all the keys issued. As a precaution, he rekeyed the locks but failed to get adequate replacements. We have since remedied the situation and although it does not help you retroactively, I wanted you to know that because of your comment the problem was solved for future guests.

The Guest Guide sent to you via email well in advance of your check in explained the check in procedure and did not say there would be someone there to meet you. Most Guests have preferred to just pick up their key envelope at the Guard Station upon check in and be left alone to settle in immediately. I am glad you were able to get in earlier than anticipated.

Beach chair availability also was explained in the Guest Guide. There are plenty of lounges surrounding the pools and if more elaborate seating other than the carry to the beach chairs provided in the unit were required they could have been rented at the concessions nearby at La Cabana or La Quinta, five minutes on foot from our gate, or purchased inexpensively at the nearby Supercenter.

No doubt your friends unit was visually more appealing to you with the upgrades you noted and decoration more to your taste. The photos posted of our Villa on the sister sites of Homeaway and VRBO are unretouched, accurate amateur photos shot with an inexpensive camera and portray both the interior and exterior condition and decor as it really exists. We refurbish,replace, and upgrade every year during September and October which are our two slowest months and are sorry to hear we fell short of your expectations.
Again,we are delighted to get insolicited reviews and although yours was positive overall, be assured we will use your comments to make future stays better
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