[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! Vacation home with an outdoor pool, near Stellaris Casino ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735000/33734902/deda1b87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, toys, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735000/33734902/c52e9ca0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735000/33734902/e6419b50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735000/33734902/e3bc313a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735000/33734902/e27a2b6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In a quiet residential area of Aruba, Casa Dora offers a tranquil retreat with comfortable amenities. Unwind in the spacious private garden with its small pool, charcoal BBQ, and hammocks. Enjoy modern conveniences like air conditioning and unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the house. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Hot tub - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! This 2-bedroom house 'CASA DORA" is equipped with comfortable amenities such as: \* Air conditioning in all areas, \* Fully equipped kitchen inside and a charcoal BBQ outside \* Small pool in a spacious private garden with complete fencing and lockable gate. \* Comfortable furniture & hammocks for relaxing hours 'at home'. \* Free access to unlimited Wireless Wi-Fi. Casa Dora is in the Southwest of Aruba; in a safe and quiet residential area, yet close to the tourist crowds. Within a 9-minute walk you are on Palm Beach Boulevard. Here are all the major hotels (Marriott, Hilton, Ritz Carlton, etc.), large shopping centers and everything that comes with it is nearby. Think of casinos, beach bars, luxury shops, restaurants, nightlife, promenades, etc. Water sports - such as windsurfing, sailing cruises, kitesurfing, parasailing, sailing, paddle boarding - all within walking distance. You must go a little further for the beautiful snorkeling spots. You will not be disappointed with our beautiful underwater world! Living room: This cozy living room is equipped with all modern conveniences. A nice selection of comfortable furniture and colorful decorations will make you feel right at home! Free unlimited Wi-Fi, a safe and a flat screen TV for your convenience. Books & Netflix are available for a lazy moment 'at home'. All rooms have air conditioning, but this is not always necessary with our trade winds blowing through. The entire house breathes the atmosphere of our colorful Caribbean! You will immediately feel at home. Kitchen: The large living room has an open kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped, such as a large stove with oven and a refrigerator with freezer. As well as a microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster and much more! 4 people can comfortably eat or play games at the dining table. Upon arrival, a basic supply of coffee, tea, spices and cold water is available for you. Bedrooms: Our 2 bedrooms have individual air conditioning. The master bedroom is stylishly furnished and has a door to the courtyard. You will sleep like a royal in the Queen-size box spring! Bedside tables, chest of drawers, side table/desk with chair completes it. The second bedroom is slightly smaller and has a comfortable bed (160x200cm), a large cupboard wall and a blackout roller blind to block out the bright sun. All bed linen is provided free of charge. Bathroom: The bathroom is not spacious, but has a large shower with hot water, a sink and a toilet. There is plenty of storage space for all your toiletries and a hairdryer is provided. All towels are included. Outside & garden: Completely fenced, beautifully landscaped garden with a small swimming pool. A barbecue, an outdoor terrace and two hammocks for your relaxing moments and family dinners. You can find a washing machine in a covered outdoor area on the side of the house. We provide a cool box and beach chairs. HOUSE RULES We're not there to meet you during check-in. There is a key-box with a code at the entrance. Keys to gate and front door are in this key box. Code will be provided close to arrival date. Guests need to be independent; hosts/owners do not live at/on the property. We will be available 24/7 by phone, email or whats-app for questions or emergencies. We will visit personally if requested or if needed. If necessary, your rental car can be parked in the street next to the property. Please treat our house as it was your own. Be responsible and honest. We trust you with our property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: ..but only outside on the patio. ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 969 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31424500/31424482/d970e997.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Located only minutes away from the Palm Beaches. 2 bedroom 3 beds 2 bathroom Sabana Liber - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=31424482&PinnedHotelID=31424482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34985000/34984927/a947ddb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Eagle Beach House San Miguel - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=34984927&PinnedHotelID=34984927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46570000/46561300/46561261/1b49f7a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise tranquility with private pool starts with this vacation rental in Aruba Turibana - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=46561261&PinnedHotelID=46561261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113263000/113262973/42edc944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TOP Location-Everything walking distance! 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Clean Coffee maker & pot, if used Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Treat my home like it's yours.. Mi Casa es Su Casa ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ..but only outside on the patio. ## 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 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Property Noord Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Property Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Noord Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Property Noord Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Property Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Noord Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Apartment Noord Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Apartment Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Noord Charming Bungalow 2 Beach Full Equipped a/c Charming Bungalow With Pool Close 2 Beach! Full Equipped a/c Charming Bungalow With Pool Close 2 Beach! Full Equipped a/c Charming Bungalow With Pool Close 2 Beach! Full Equipped a/c ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C12.58012%2C-70.03812&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0rh1nfwojVpAaLPbJo_6boyK3Aw=) Noord #### What's nearby - Stellaris Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Palm Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Palm Beach Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Hyatt Regency Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Moomba Beach - ‬13 min walk - ‪Hadicurari - ‬12 min walk - ‪Che Bar - ‬15 min walk - ‪Captain's Galley - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Clover - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! located? > Located in Palm Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba, Stellaris Casino, and Palm Beach. Eagle Beach is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 61 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodna S. Jun 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly what was expected!! We had a wonderful stay. Everything was exactly as advertised. Clean and the splash pool was nice to have after a walk around the area. ##### Rodna S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### sonja h. Mar 11, 2012 #### very nice stay, would love to go back soon this house is very nice, recently newly furnished, close to Palm Beach. 4 people can sleep there. cheap price. very nice ##### sonja h. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis F. Mar 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great rustic Aruba experience The patio was the highlight! A few items in the house did not work such as ice, dishwasher, and lights. But great stay. ##### Alexis F. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise N. Feb 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will be back! Perfect size for a couple . 10 min walk to Marriott and beach. House very clean and has all you need. Small market in walking distance. Pool smaller but great for a cool down when hanging on the patio. Will definitely come back for our next stay. ##### Denise N. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim L. Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Casa Dora We had difficulty finding the house on the street because of the numbering system. The key pad to get the key to the house qas tricky and difficult to open. The key to the safe gets stuck and might need replacing. Once we were settled in we loved the house, the pool and the yard. A but noisy because of the traffic. Jeannine was quick to respond to our messages. Jean came to clean the pool on a regular basis and Patrick the property manager was attentive. All and alll we had a great stay and would return. ##### Kim L. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob T., Arlington Heights Feb 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing trip We wanted a relaxing trip, quiet place walkable to the beach. Casa Dora fit the bill. We had our own splash pool, nice patio area and about a 15 min walk to Palm Beach. A 10 minute walk to grocery store. It was easy to order a cab when we did not want to walk. If you want to explore a rental car is needed. There is street parking on the side. Thank you Jeanne, Patrick and Sascha ##### Bob T. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy W. Jan 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Montana USA to Aruba - Fabulous This house is exactly as described. Clean. Delightful. Close enough to activities however far enough away from the hustle and bustle from the main drag of Aruba. The pool is refreshing. The porches are perfect for lounging and reading. Somethings to think about: 1. the stand up shower is small. Not for a tall or larger person. For the ladies it is difficult to shave your legs. My fix was to shave outside of the shower (at the sink) then take the shower afterwards. It worked well. The shower is not HOT. It is Aruba hot 😃. However the temp of the shower is perfect for the temp outside. (Jan high was 80-82.) 2. There is no local phone in the house. Making local calls are on you and your cell service. Hope you enjoy your stay in Aruba as we did! ##### Tammy W. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen A., Huntley, IL Feb 15, 2018 #### Wonderful relaxing vacation Jeanine has done a great job making sure all the comforts of home are provided at Casa Dora. She provides dishes, pots and pans if you want to cook. The home is clean and has a great "beach" feel. Air conditioners worked great, only used them in the bedrooms. The front rooms had a lovely breeze coming in the windows. Great patio with comfy furniture, wonderful hammock and small pool for dipping in to cool off. There is a grill too. This property is a 10-15 minute walk to the beach. We loved the Palm Beach area, so many bars and restaurants to choose from. The bus stop is right at the Marriott and cabs are easy to get as well. We would spend the day at the beach and walk our way into town for dinner. There is a helpful blue binder in the home, be sure to read through it. Great little grocery store in walking distance if you only need a few things. We grabbed fruit and snacks and lunch items. Jeanine also has pamphlets for various tourist attractions on the book shelf along with the library of books. I would highly recommend this property. I stayed with my sister but you could easily have 2 couples or a family of 4-5 be comfortable. I would definitely come back to Casa Dora ##### Kathleen A. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele L., St-Lazare, Qc, CANADA Apr 16, 2018 #### Wonderful Aruba vacation My husband and I stayed at Casa Dora for 11 days in April 2018. The house is exactly as the pictures shown on this site. Kitchen is well equiped with everything you need to cook as well as spices, oil, plasic wrap and aluminium paper. The BBQ was great to grill meats purchased at Super Food. Wi-Fi worked well. We enjoyed the small pool to cool down after a day at the beach. We were very happy to find the beach chairs and the cooler behind a wooden pannel near the front door; we used them every day. The air conditionned worked well (we used it only at night) since we were off to the beach all day. We did self check-in and out and it worked well. Someone comes by twice a week to clean the pool. The house is perfect for a couple or even a couple with small children because the second bedroom is small and equipped with two single beds. The bathroom is small but it did the job. We recommend this house. It is preferable to have a car so you can explore all the beautiful beaches in Aruba. We spent our time between Arashi beach (for the great snorkeling spot where a lot of catamaran come with tours) and Eagle beach because it is beautiful, quiet and you can do long walks; both beaches within 5 or 10 minutes by car. We got to the beach around 8:30 am each morning and we were able to secure a free palapa to put our chairs under. If you come later, you probably need to rent an umbrella parasol. Palm beach is not our style (very busy beach with lot of activities and people but it might attract a different crowd. Looking forward to our next Aruba vacation. ##### Michele L. Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer R. May 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Timers It was mine and my husbands first time to Aruba. Casa Dora was a perfect house with the cutest outdoor patio. So conveniently close to the beach (we loved going to Arashi Beach) just a quick car ride around the corner. Would definitely stay there again!! ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel M. Apr 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a wonderful time! The photos on this listing don't do this property the justice it deserves. Once we arrived, we realized the furnishings are actually better than the photos depict. The pool was bigger than we thought as well as it was about 4.5 feet deep; abit more than a plunge pool. I originally thought it would be more of a kiddie pool depth. We were pleasantly surprised! This isn't a "con" against this property just an FYI... keep that door closed!! I walked out only long enough to grab my drink for a refill (Literally 5-7 seconds) and a lizard ran in! LOL! We didn't care, it is an island and they do eat other bugs. We did eventually get the little guy out a couple days later. They are QUICK! TIP for bathroom: the outlet on the wall will work when you turn on the switch outside the bathroom door; it took a me until day three to figure that out. :) Also, there is an additional traditional coffee maker in the large cabinet where the dishes are located; it was on the bottom right when I was there. It's small but it worked just fine for 2 people. The coffee make on the counter is a pod using machine. (Not Kureig; the smaller version). We would love to return soon! TIP: travel on off days and take the earliest flight available to arrive and depart. You'll save some headaches at the airport. ##### Rachel M. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ydania R. Oct 12, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Aruba Stay This place is perfect for adults only to stay. It is near beaches, resorts and the marketplace. Upon our arrival we were notified by the owner that there was a hole in the ceiling of one of the bedrooms due to a leak because of the rain. A negative aspect of this place was the infestation of cockroaches which according to the owner it was also due to the rain. We enjoyed the plunge pool which was perfect for a group of 3. The bathroom is small but manageable. Overall, this place was comfortable for the time we stayed in Aruba. Jeanine was reachable at any time and would answer promptly to any questions or concerns. ##### Ydania R. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn H. Mar 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love Aruba What a great island. The casa was clean and close to just about everything. People in Aruba very friendly. We will be back. ##### Shawn H. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna C. Feb 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet Casa Dora Lovely little house (I know it’s an apartment but it doesn’t feel like one). So close to everything. Communication with Jeannine is quick and check in easy. Love that there’s snorkel gear and coolers and beach chairs. We cook breakfast and lunch “at home” so the kitchen is perfectly supplied for our needs. The pool is lovely and refreshing after a hot day at beach or hiking. It’s also nice to cool off before bed. This is our 4th trip to Aruba and this is possibly our best rental yet. Tip: the Marriott hotels right across Irausquin have free parking, Starbucks, gelato, great gift stores, and lovely sunsets. There is a local artisan market there on Tuesday and Thursday nights 6-9 with amazing handmade gifts. Can’t wait to return again. ##### Anna C. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy D. Feb 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise This home is wonderful. It has everything you need for a great stay. The pool is wonderful to take a dip in to cool off. It is close to the beaches and shopping. We really loved the breeze while sitting outside. ##### Nancy D. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana N. Jan 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful home This home was simply perfect. Everything and more was provided. Looking forward to staying again. ##### Diana N. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonja E., Rheine, Germany Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schöne Unterkunft Wir waren 2 Wochen in dieser Wohnung und es war einfach traumhaft! Man hatte alles, was man brauchte und mit dem Mietwagen konnten wir überall leicht hinfahren. Die Betten war sehr gemütlich, der Pool genau richtig! Jeanine hat all unsere Fragen schnell beantwortet und war sehr hilfsbereit. Es war schön ruhig in der Ecke, Entspannung pur. :-) Wir können diese Wohnung uneingeschränkt empfehlen! ##### Sonja E. Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### gary l., Canada Dec 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aruba Retreat Great location as home base for all amenities and day excursions. Refreshing well maintained dipping pool. Very comfortable bed in master room. Very close to Eagle, Palm and Arashi beaches. Well secured villa and safe neighbourhood. ##### gary l. Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott C. Nov 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Property was exactly as described, transaction and experience were awesome. The location is great, we had a car so we were able to quickly get to anything we wanted, but not a long walk to beaches (1m). Street was busier than I expected as it is on route from resort area to main interior route, but we had no issues. Place had everything we needed for the week. We stopped at SuperFoods on way to property, but could have saved us some money if we would have checked in first as there food bags, several condiments, etc. that we would not have had to buy. I will definately consider it a place to stay on our next visit to Aruba, sure hated to leave. Communication and directions were spot on. Thanks for making our first trip to the happy island a good one. ##### Scott C. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara B. Oct 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem in Aruba! We so enjoyed our stay at Casa Dora. Close to all beaches. Clean, fully stocked. The pool wad so refreshing and a great way to finish off the day. The owner very responsive to all questions. I would highly recommend Cash Dora. ##### Tamara B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh S. Oct 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb spot in Aruba Everything is exactly as listed. Property is in walking distance to Marriott hotel, and bus lines (which we took almost everyday! Get a day pass!) and supermarkets. Super friendly island, and had no issues at all. Can’t wait to come back and stay here again! ##### Josh S. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alissa H. Sep 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location My wife and I spent 4 nights here and it was perfect. The beach chairs were fantastic and the accessibility to everything was great. The property is clean and nice and my only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer. ##### Alissa H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olisa M., Virginia Beach Aug 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing House I would love to stay here again. It was clean and fully stocked is an understatement. This place was amazing and it really did feel like a home away from home. Thank you again! ##### Olisa M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### zeljka l. Aug 15, 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice stay in Aruba Our overall experience was very nice. Outside patio area was absolutely lovely especially in the evenings. It would be nice to have the bushes trimmed on the side street where the car is parked. My only recommendation. Thank you for this nice stay. ##### zeljka l. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike and Patty M. Jul 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home for our stay in Aruba We enjoyed our stay at the Casa Dora. The home is clean, spacious and has everything you would need. The neighborhood felt safe and the property had plenty of locks and lighting. We loved the outdoor patio and pool. Probably easiest to rent a car for this location. We rented a car and explored the island and were able to get to some of the other beaches with the available beach chairs and coolers. We saw quite a few sea turtles with the snorkeling gear provided by the Casa Dora at Boca Catalina beach , where you enter the water at the stairs carved into the rocks. It is easy to get to Palm Beach but we could only find a few areas where you could rent an umbrella/ palapa, most belong to the large resorts. The Casa Dora made our wonderful vacation on Aruba even better. We would recommend this property. ##### Mike and Patty M. 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