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Pool
Room
Interior detail
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Noord
  • Stellaris Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hyatt Regency Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Masterbedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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, 2 coffee makers (nespresso and quick filter grind), 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 box spring 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, 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 manager

Jeanine from Casa Dora

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
..but only outside on the patio.
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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
On-site 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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Bakval, a neighbourhood in Noord. Shoppers can check out Renaissance Mall Aruba, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Eagle Beach and Palm Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium or Aruba International Raceway Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Noord

What's nearby

  • Stellaris Casino - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palm Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hyatt Regency Casino - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Casino at Hilton Aruba - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Eagle Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomba Beach - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Puro Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hadicurari - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Iguana Cantina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sea Breeze Restaurant - ‬15 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 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tropical Home-away-from-Home; private, with plungepool & near Palm Beach. COSY! located?

Located in Bakval, this holiday 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob T., Arlington Heights

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ydania R.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonja E., Rheine, Germany

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!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

gary l., Canada

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alissa H.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Olisa M., Virginia Beach

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

zeljka l.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Patty M.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Randy, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jeanine was incredible to book with. We did the self check in and it went perfect. The property is in a great location in quiet neighborhood away from the resorts and just a few blocks from the beach. We rented a car which i highly recomend to explore the island. The pool at the bungalow was cleaned two times the week we stayed there and the jets and light in the pool was an added bonus for a nightly romantic setting. The bungalow has all the necessities you need, nice decorations, comfy king size bed and the 3 air conditioners worked very well. My girlfriend and i enjoyed our stay in Aruba and will be back. This is a 5 star bungalow hands down. You will not be disappointed staying at this location. If you are going to Aruba I highly recommend that you rent a UTV to explore the island. Look for the Natural Pool (you can only get there by UTV or a Jeep, Natural Bridge, Old Gold Site Building, Teaser Charters for deep sea fishing (we caught 13 fish in 4 hours), Scuba Diving in Palm Beach on the ship wrecks, Baby Beach for snorkeling, and go to the light house. Thanks Jeanine!!! Randy & Amy 5 Stars
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

20th Anniversary Trip

We picked Casa Dora as the first house in our trip to celebrate our 20th anniversary. The house was exactly as advertised and very much fit what we were looking for. That meant our own ‘home’, close to everything, large outdoor space and private pool. Casa Dora doesn’t have high end finishes or fancy furniture but it is very well maintained and clean and has absolutely everything you need for a great Aruba vacation. We used the outdoor space every morning for coffee and then jumped in the pool every afternoon when we got back from the beach to cool off with a cocktail. We sat outside every evening enjoying the breeze. We only used the air conditioning (which worked very well) in the bedroom at night. Having a car is key so you can drive to the different beaches. We loved the fact that Casa Dora had brand new Tommy Bahama beach chairs, a cooler for drinks and snorkel gear. We took them to Palm Beach, Arashi Beach and Baby Beach (our favorite). The only slight negative I could give is the area to park the car next to the house was not easy. It is very small and overgrown with weeds. That needs to be cleaned up. Other than that, Casa Dora really met everything we were looking for during our trip to Aruba. Thanks, Jeanine,

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Vermont

Great place to stay and explore Aruba

My two sisters and I stayed at Casa Dora in mid-January. It was a perfect size for us. All communications with Jeanine were wonderful; check in and check out was a breeze. She gave great directions on how to get there from the airport. There were ice cubes and pitcher of water already in the fridge with a few left over items like salad dressing, butter, olive oil, etc. The location is great for a “home base”. We rented a car and it was very easy to get to the beaches and attractions that we wanted to go to. Close to the high rise hotels, shopping, restaurants and a mall if that is your style. The outside area was my favorite with the shade and the winds – it was perfect to sit and relax any time of the day and stay cool and comfy. I especially enjoyed my coffee in the morning and evening cocktails at the outside sitting area where the lizards, birds and a humming bird came to visit. The pool is very small and salt water, but very refreshing if you need to cool off. The inside was tidy and comfortable. The kitchen had any item that you might need for cooking; the living room furniture was comfortable and we never used the dining room table; we rarely were inside. We only turned on the living room AC twice for about 5 minutes to take the edge of the heat; we did use the bedroom AC nightly. They did a great job cooling the rooms quickly. There were some minor issues in the beginning and Jeannine was quickly responsive to those issues and fixed them. I do think Casa Dora is better suited for a couple or a couple with children and not 4 adults. I could feel the springs in the twin bed I slept in which was uncomfortable. (The large bed has a pillow top and was very comfy!) The only other issue was a couple of the window screens kept falling out of the tracks but it was pretty easy to put them back in. I would certainly recommend this place for the perfect “home base” that is close to beaches and easy to get to attractions for a very reasonable price. Get to see Aruba on a modest budget! Thank you Jeanine for your hospitality and sharing your property so that people can visit your beautiful island and not break the bank!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

William (Bill) O., Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Nice private and comfortable placc

Just the right size. Comfortable with a shaded outdoor space that was great to sit and relax. The pool is very small, but nice. Fine kitchen amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sal F., Enfield, Ct.

Just right !!

This was our first visit to the Happy Island of Aruba and won't be our last. The location is just right as it is just a short walk from the Palm Beach area located near the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino and other resorts nearby. all of the beaches are great and fav was the Arachi Beach. After spending a good amount of time at the beaches, shopping, exploring the island it was always great coming home to the pool for a couple of cocktails and this place is so nice, clean and has all that is needed. We are so glad to have found Jeanine & Casa Dora!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jeanine from Casa Dora

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Hi, my name is Jeanine and I am the owner of Casa Dora. These is no rental company taking care of my property, I do it myself with some help from friends. Look forward to your email regarding availability or to make a reservation, 'Talk' to you soon!

Why they chose this property

This charming place has it all. Close to all and yet away from it all!
The residential area is safe and quiet.

What makes this property unique

* fully furnished and trendy decorated
* private plunge pool!
* including beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear and a cool-box!
* fully equipped kitchen
* a queen bed in each bedroom.

Languages:

English, Dutch
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