Safir 22 Review

If you want to get away from all the hustle and noise of the hotels this is the place to stay. This villa is exactly as described, it is a very lovely, nicely appointed quiet place to stay in Aruba. We were graciously greeted by Ben and Ria (owners) on our arrival, they quickly gave us a tour of the premises and provided instructions on how to secure the property, and then left us alone to enjoy our vacation. The property is very convenient to Arashi beach, which has the best snorkling on the island, the property is off the beaten path but only about 1/2 kilometer South of Tera del Sol Golf course off highway 2b. The pool is great, especially if you don't feel like going to the beach. Renting a car to get around the island from this property is a must. We highly recommend Villa Safir, we will be back soon.

This was the first time we had rented a house on the island, and I plan to go back to this villa. It is so much better than the hustle and bustle of the low and high rise hotels. We loved the outdoor living space: the dining area, the gas grill, but especially the pool and the private views. It was amazing to wake up, take a dip in the huge, private pool, have breakfast on the terrace, and head to Arashi Beach. We were able to view beautiful birds, iguanas, and goats as they roamed about in the desert. The house is surrounded by wall and gate that does not detract from the view, but enhances it, ensuring privacy. The home is well equipped with everything we needed. The glow from the pool lights at night made the setting romantic and enabled us to use the pool throughout the night. The breeze on the terrace made the heat of the sun quite comfortable when not lounging in the pool. The villa is a wonderful place to return to after a day of sightseeing. Each bedroom had its own bath, so the villa would be a very comfortable place for a family. We plan to return with two other couples since all would have privacy. It's a great place to enjoy company, hang out at the pool bar and play games at night.
It was a little difficult manipulating all the locks to the villa when entering or waking up in the morning. We were not familiar
using keys to open the doors when inside. This was a minor inconvenience once we got used to the keys. The villa has a very good security system in place.
The villa itself was very clean and we loved the tile floors throughout. We would often open the front and back doors allowing breezes to flow through. Windows do not have screens and are not needed despite some pesky flies. We used the air conditioning only at night. The units cooled the rooms very quickly. It would be wonderful, however, if the owners put ceiling fans in the main parts of the house and even on the terrace to allow more circulation. If you want privacy and relaxation, you will not be disappointed in this villa!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway

This home is absolutely amazing! Our host Cocky and his wife were very accomodating to us and our stay was memorable. The home is very clean, safe and it comfortably slept our group of five. The home is less than 5 minutes away from the main strip of hotels on the island and it was easy to get around from place to place by car. I would recommend staying at this home 100 times over!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

Excellent villa! We stayed at this villa for a week in November and were very please with the accommodations. The villa's photos and description on this web site are very accurate. The villa is located in a nice area, not far from the California light house, Arashi and Malmok beaches. (Malmok and Arashi beaches are both great snorkeling locations.) The villa was clean and well equipped with everything that we needed including some beach chairs and cooler that we used almost every day at the beach. We also found the clothes washer and dryer very handy. The villa has wireless internet access which was wonderful to have. Ben, the owner's father, is a super nice guy. He greeted us when we arrived and checked us out the day we left. Since there were no guests arriving the day we departed, the owner was kind enough to allow us to stay a couple of hours longer so we didn't have to drag our luggage around before catching our flight that day. We are already looking forward to our stay next year!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers

Excellent villa! We stayed at this villa for a week in November and were very please with the accommodations. The villa's photos and description on this web site are very accurate. The villa is located in a nice area, not far from the California light house, Arashi and Malmok beaches. (Malmok and Arashi beaches are both great snorkeling locations.) The villa was clean and well equipped with everything that we needed including some beach chairs and cooler that we used almost every day at the beach. We also found the clothes washer and dryer very handy. The villa has wireless internet access which was wonderful to have. Ben, the owner's father, is a super nice guy. He greeted us when we arrived and checked us out the day we left. Since there were no guests arriving the day we departed, the owner was kind enough to allow us to stay a couple of hours longer so we didn't have to drag our luggage around before catching our flight that day. We are already looking forward to our stay next year!

This was the first time we had rented a house on the island, and I plan to go back to this villa. It is so much better than the hustle and bustle of the low and high rise hotels. We loved the outdoor living space: the dining area, the gas grill, but especially the pool and the private views. It was amazing to wake up, take a dip in the huge, private pool, have breakfast on the terrace, and head to Arashi Beach. We were able to view beautiful birds, iguanas, and goats as they roamed about in the desert. The house is surrounded by wall and gate that does not detract from the view, but enhances it, ensuring privacy. The home is well equipped with everything we needed. The glow from the pool lights at night made the setting romantic and enabled us to use the pool throughout the night. The breeze on the terrace made the heat of the sun quite comfortable when not lounging in the pool. The villa is a wonderful place to return to after a day of sightseeing. Each bedroom had its own bath, so the villa would be a very comfortable place for a family. We plan to return with two other couples since all would have privacy. It's a great place to enjoy company, hang out at the pool bar and play games at night.
It was a little difficult manipulating all the locks to the villa when entering or waking up in the morning. We were not familiar
using keys to open the doors when inside. This was a minor inconvenience once we got used to the keys. The villa has a very good security system in place.
The villa itself was very clean and we loved the tile floors throughout. We would often open the front and back doors allowing breezes to flow through. Windows do not have screens and are not needed despite some pesky flies. We used the air conditioning only at night. The units cooled the rooms very quickly. It would be wonderful, however, if the owners put ceiling fans in the main parts of the house and even on the terrace to allow more circulation. If you want privacy and relaxation, you will not be disappointed in this villa!

This home is absolutely amazing! Our host Cocky and his wife were very accomodating to us and our stay was memorable. The home is very clean, safe and it comfortably slept our group of five. The home is less than 5 minutes away from the main strip of hotels on the island and it was easy to get around from place to place by car. I would recommend staying at this home 100 times over!

We enjoyed everything about our vacation and particularly our stay at this property. It was very clean, and it is exactly as desribed. It is in a quiet residential neighborhood. Our host were incredibly courteous and helpful. Everyting functioned perfectly. We are hoping to get back soon, and we will stay nowhere else. The pool is a relly nice amenity. We really enjoyed our stay. It was our first time on the island. We usually go to Hawaii, and we will definentaly consider Aruba first along with this Villa.