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Tropical Fortuna Villa~RELAX WITH OWN PRIVATE POOL & BAR~privacy guaranteed!

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New Years Eve
Sun setting in Fortuna Villa
Amazing lighting around the pool
The sun is on the pool all day!
Replica of an old Southampton (UK) lamp post, where I was born.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Savaneta
  • Mangel Halto Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Arikok National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Baby Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Double Room

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Pool shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tropical Fortuna Villa~RELAX WITH OWN PRIVATE POOL & BAR~privacy guaranteed!

PERFECT LOCATION! just across the street from The Flying Fishbone Restaurant & Zeerover! and 90 seconds by car to the local sandy beach!
Fortuna Villa is a large private residence located just across from the beach, enjoy your own private 27ft pool, tiki bar and relax in this quiet and peaceful home in beautiful surroundings. Totally privacy is guaranteed, (NO SHARING) Many listings advertise a private pool but it is a "private communal pool"
More info see "frequently asked questions"


The beautifully designed “Fortuna Villa” is the perfect choice for a family, extended family or couples holiday, it offers all the modern convenience of home, with total privacy and many added extras to make your stay with us a truly memorable occasion.

Inside

The Kitchen is very well equipped with a large fridge freezer, full gas cooker, coffee maker, toaster, microwave and an electric kettle. It also includes an array of pots, pans, baking trays & utensils. You will also find a large picnic set perfect to use at the beach or your day trips.

The Lounge is decorated in relaxing cool blue and soft yellow and is bright, airy and comfortable.
The lounge has a flat-screen with cable TV channels and Wi-Fi.

The large luxurious master bedroom has a comfortable queen size bed, stylish dark oak furniture and a very large modern en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and toilet. This is a glamorously decorated bedroom with accents of hot orange, black and silver.

The Double room, decorated in tranquil ocean blue tones with a comfortable double bed and two large double wardrobes.

The Twin room is a bright and modern, decorated with a vibrant shade of lime green it comprises of two comfortable single beds and modern storage units.

The Family bathroom is large, bright, modern and fully tiled; it has a heated hot water shower, toilet, basin with a large lighted mirror and shaver socket.

In the main hallway is a towel rack with extra towels, including beach towels for your use.

Fortuna villa has a laundry area located in the hall leading to the pool area. It has a large washing machine and shelves with extra bedding and pillows if needed.

Outside
We are very proud of the outside area of Fortuna Villa and hope you enjoy this space and the total privacy it offers. It is totally walled and free from any overlooking properties.


The outside area of Fortuna Villa has been designed to offer comfortable and relaxed al fresco dining with lots of added extras! The stunning pool is 27ft long, it has a remote-controlled lighting system letting you choose the colour of your pool illumination at night. Set the scene and enjoy coloured water from deep red, vivid green, blues, purples or gently fading through the colours of the rainbow. Having a celebration? Set the pool lights to flash and watch the pool come alive! The pool area is tilled and has a host of tropical plants and palms that sway in the breeze.
You will also find an outside pool shower.

Relax in our large shaded porch area on comfortable wicker sofas as dinner is prepared in your very own outside bar & BBQ, kitchen area. As the sun goes down Fortuna Villa twinkles with lights, lanterns and the tall roman columns light up elegantly reflecting in the pool.
In the far corner is a large palm covered palapa. Relax here on the sofas and read during the heat of the day or set the table for two for a romantic dinner and a midnight dip. Want a pink pool? You got it!

The Tiki bar has a life of its own day or night, a brightly decorated fun place to be, prepare cocktails or grab a cold balashi from the bars outside fridge.
At night flick the switch and light it up! Play your favourite tunes through the bar speakers…kick back and enjoy!

The aim of Fortuna Villa is to ensure you have the perfect holiday vacation of your dreams.

FAQ
How far is the beach?
The local beach at Savaneta is just 90 seconds by car, I say car as I pack it with chairs, beach towels, cool boxes and beach equipment. (All at the villa for your use) Easier than carrying it! To get there turn right out of the villa, (before the road bends right towards the main road) turn left onto the sand ( just past the houses with the blue roofs) you can access the beach there via a jetty, the beach is down the path to the right.

2. What is Savaneta beach like?
Savaneta Beach is a small local beach, it is sandy with a rock pool and jetty. It's great for seeing fish even in the shallow water. It is quiet and more often than not you will be the only ones there.

3. What other beaches are close by?
All along the coast road are beaches to explore, Manglo Halto, Santo largo and a new beach just the other side of the marine base, these are the closest ones, just minutes away, Baby Beach is a 15 min drive south and is beautiful!

4. Where is best for snorkelling?
Manglo halto is great for snorkelling, Aruba bob runs snorkelling trips there. Most beaches have lovely fish but another great place is de palm island. Here you can do a sea walk (in a divers helmet) and the fish there are amazing! They also have flamingos!

5. Does the villa have snorkels?
Yes, we have snorkels.

6. Are all towels and linen provided?
Yes, we supply all towels, beach towels and linen.

7. Where are the nearest supermarkets?
The nearest supermarkets are on the main road, chows and New Food are very good. These are 2-3 min from the villa. There are several others along the road too.

8. Where is the bakery?
Just along the street from Chow’s supermarket is a bakery (blue building) There is also a bakery/cafe on the main road called House of Cakes.

9. Are the local shops open late?
The supermarkets open late, chows 8pm, new food 9pm and some of the others on the main road until 10pm.

10. Are there any bars in Savaneta?
There are bars on the main road that open late or across the street is The Flying Fishbone for a cocktail and watch the sunset. Zeerover also has a local bar and has sports channels on large TV screens.

11. Where are the nearest restaurants?
The nearest restaurants are The flying Fishbone and Zeerover, both just across the street. There are many others just a few mins drive away, these include, Marina Pirata, The Terrace, House of Cakes, Kaminis Kitchen and O’Neil’s Caribbean kitchen in San Nicholas, to name just a few

12. Is Savaneta safe?
Yes, Savaneta is very safe, it has a local feel and the residents are kind, helpful and friendly.

13. Is early check-in or late check-out available?
If we have no guests due, late check-out or early check-in can be arranged free of charge

14. How good is the WiFi
The wifi is great! We installed two routers so the internet would be accessible both inside and outside of the villa. So staying connected around the pool is no problem!

If you have any other questions, please ask :-)

Property manager

Debbie Mitchell

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 is not permitted
Outside areas

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Savaneta

Located on the beach, this villa is in De Bruynewijk, a neighbourhood in Savaneta. Shoppers can check out Renaissance Mall Aruba, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Eagle Beach and Baby Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Palm Island, or check out an event or a game at Aruba International Raceway Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Savaneta

What's nearby

  • Mangel Halto Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • De Palm Island - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Arikok National Park - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Aruba Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Baby Beach - 19 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeerover - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fishbone - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪O'niel Caribbean Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Rosa Snack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Fortuna Villa~RELAX WITH OWN PRIVATE POOL & BAR~privacy guaranteed! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tropical Fortuna Villa~RELAX WITH OWN PRIVATE POOL & BAR~privacy guaranteed! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Fortuna Villa~RELAX WITH OWN PRIVATE POOL & BAR~privacy guaranteed!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Fortuna Villa~RELAX WITH OWN PRIVATE POOL & BAR~privacy guaranteed!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Fortuna Villa~RELAX WITH OWN PRIVATE POOL & BAR~privacy guaranteed! located?

Located in De Bruynewijk, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ser'i Alejandro, Mangel Halto Beach and Aruba Museum of Industry. Bachelor's Beach and Grapefield Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

One Happy VRBO!

The hosts were warm and welcoming. The home was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. The backyard is a sanctuary with a perfect pool, bar and lounging area. Beyond our expectations! Everything you could ask for and more 😎💕
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M., Hilliard, Ohio United States of America

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

Island Life

My husband and I want to retire to Aruba so rather than staying in the high rises, we appreciated this opportunity to live like locals. Aruba is all about outdoor spaces and this property offers an amazing outdoor living space. The pool is beautiful and there was plenty of shade available to escape the mid-day sun. The outdoor space also includes seating, an awesome tiki bar, a gas grill, and even a clothes line to dry your towels. The only reason to go inside is to sleep, shower, or cook. We only used the air conditioning at night in the bedrooms. Otherwise, we left the windows open to enjoy the cooling trade winds. The neighborhood was safe and we enjoyed sharing our leftovers with the island cats. Patrick and Debbie, thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kara N.

Perfect off the beaten path location

This location isn't for everyone, but it was the perfect fit for our family of grandparents, parents and kids! The house is about 15 minutes south of the airport and easy to get to. Debbie (owner) answered all our questions in a timely manner and was great to work with before our trip. We met Edwin (the caretaker) and he handed over keys and the info he knew. He is brand new to the house, so he didn't know everything, but he was very helpful. It had just rained terribly and the pool filter was broken. He had the pool company come out a few days later to fix the pool and all was well there. The outside colored lights and pool light also weren't working and we never did figure them out. The house was as described, clean, stocked with beach supplies and towels, lots of extra sheets and everything for cooking. Because you're not in the thick of the tourist area, you do have to drive to the beaches. Traffic going north to the hotels is heavy, it took about 30-40 min to get to Eagle Beach area. We didn't enjoy those beaches with our little ones thought, so we opted for Rogers and Baby Beach with just a 10 min drive south. There are some really great places to eat within walking distance, which is a BIG selling point to us because we love food. The bakery down the road from the house is a must hit spot! They open at 4 PM and the donuts and cinnamon rolls were amazing! ZeeRover's has FRESH fish, but be prepared, it will come cooked and looking at you! The Flying Fishbone was awesome!! We ate too much the day of our dinner reservation so we even went back later to get just dessert. YUM! But make reservations or be prepared to wait. The kitchen is stocked with all you need to cook, just hit the grocery and save some money making breakfast and lunch at home. The local grocery stores are quite pricey, so make sure you have time to hit up the Super Foods in the city where prices are more reasonable. There were a few things we wished the house had - some type of cleaning supplies/all purpose cleaner to clean off the counters, a vacuum to get at the sand, a dryer because nothing gets quite all the way dry when hanging outside in the humidity, wash cloths and hand towels, a grill brush to clean the grill, and more plastic/non-breakable plates, cups, bowls. We would recommend this great house to anyone visiting that doesn't want to be in the hotel mess up north. We would for sure stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C., Lowell MA

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

Excellent

Very nice, clean, and property was a great choice.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N., Carmel NY

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

Two Weeks In Our Garden Oasis

What a special property. It's completely private in the walled oasis, and the salt water pool is just lovely. We lived outside in the shade under the roof, and in the sun on the pool deck, and used the tiki bar every day as the outdoor kitchen. The inside was perfectly serviceable and the kitchen very adequately equipped . Our hosts very kindly left a generous supply of starter snacks and drinks, as well as basic supplies like dish soap, paper towels, coffee filters, etc. A few notes - you need a car. You can walk to water views and even placed to climb in to snorkle, but you really have to drive to the beach. Beaches, I should say. We saw and hung out on many really spectacular ones down on the south end and all are about a 15 minute drive. Savaneta is a fishing village with limited resources and restaurants. You can do very well, but if you expect continental or American style you'll have to drive 10-20 minutes (lots of variety) to the north. The local selection has a lot to offer, fresh fish being the best among the choices! The grocery stores are plentiful and there's lots to come back to your private oasis and grill a nice meal in the tiki bar. Debbie and Patrick couldn't have been kinder, more accommodating hosts! They were accessible without invading our privacy in any way, and were very responsive to any small issue that might arise. All in all -- a lovely, private, wonderful stay! Would suit two couples or a family very nicely, and completely special just for my husband and me.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boris M.

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

Great time at the house.

We enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very nice and accommodating. The backyard and the pool are amazing. I think the pool is salt water, which is very nice. Everything else is a short drive away.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Arjen v.

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

erg prettige woning en heerlijk rustig gelegen

top woning en goede prijs kwaliteit van de woning

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., MESHOPPEN, PA, USA

Beautiful home away from the hustle and bustle

This "home" is wonderful. My husband and I felt so comfortable there. The back yard is where we spent most of our time. The house has everything we needed for our stay in Aruba. We had our choice every day of staying by the pool, visiting a beach, or touring the island and none of it was more than 30 minutes away. We especially liked that we were minutes (15-20 minutes by car) from a selection of beaches that are beautiful and not as crowded as the beaches where most of the tourists stay (Baby Beach, Rodgers Beach, and Mango Halto to name a few). Two of the best restaurants on the island are within walking distance (Flying Fishbone and ZeeRovers both of which we visited numerous times). Debbie and Patrick are wonderful to deal with. They were available to us for any of our needs. If you are looking for a villa that will feel like home, this is it!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Wonderful experience

We recently spent 16 great days at this property, The pool, outdoor bar and cabana were just wonderful. This totally private area was where we spent all our time. This property was all it was advertised to be. The property owners Debbie and Patrick were very helpful and gracious. Hope to one day return.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

Just as Beautiful and wonderful as it looks

I stayed in the villa with a few of my friends for a wedding in Aruba and we had a fantastic time. The outside area was amazing and we spent most of our time outside in and around the pool. The rest of the house was great, but with the beautiful Aruba weather and pool area there was no reason to stay inside. The area was great and there was a lot of local restaurants that we ended up going to. It was great to see realer part of Aruba away from the resorts and the places nearby were cheaper and delicious. I would recommend renting a car in order to see more of the island. I would definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., Waterville ny

Peaceful

Peaceful with a lot of options right across the street. The owners were extremely helpful some times return the question you had for them in minutes, Edwin was who met us at the house extremely helpful and very pleasant. The house is very beautiful inside and absolutely astonishing outside. Ambience at night is just beautiful! The flying fishbone is across the street one of our families favorite restaurant also Zee-rovers just next-door to that and across the street from Zee-rovers is a must go to bakery that is open 4 PM to 7 PM every day except Sunday It’s got a lot more than just baked goods there’s meats and sandwiches. There were nine of us in our party never was there the feeling of being stuck on top of each other outside there are three covered sitting areas not to mention the large sitting table outside the cabana is beautiful and has everything you want There’s a refrigerator , Grill with all you’re grilling utensils there’s even a double-sided sink for cleaning your dishes rather than bringing them all the way into the kitchen! Usually the pictures when renting someplace show all the beauty there were so many things when we got there that were not in the pictures that made our stay so much more relaxing. This place is a solid 10 ! We have stayed in Aruba before in the high rise area and had a wonderful time however we had a vehicle and if we ever felt we wanted to go to palm or Eagle beach it was just a short drive But that happened only but once because the house was so relaxing and beautiful. Also if you do choose to go to the beach, baby beach is very close and the house also has fins snorkel and mask’s. tubes and rafts for pool use
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Beautiful quiet oasis

The backyard was just beautiful We loved the pool and sitting area The outdoor BBQ was perfect We loved the interior We would only suggest that the master bathroom had a door and add a hot water tank This is a quiet oasis off the beaten path In the morning you hear the chirps of exotic birds The beach is within walking distance and many times we were there by ourselves Beaches up north also very lovely but are full of tourists Across the street- walking distance is a restaurant called Flying Fishbone The tables are in the sand and your feet are in the water This restaurant is 4 stars for its atmosphere and food
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Deb M.

Lots of fun

We enjoyed our stay and the house was great for the 5 of us. It does need updating. Zee rovers is the best, and a nice short walk!! Edwin wAs very nice. We really enjoyed the pool amd tiki bar!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

rhonda p.

Perfect outdoor area with pool! Live like a local in Saveneta!

Debbie attended to and rectified any property concerns we had immediately upon our arrival. Her home is lovely and is in an excellent area if you want to avoid traffic and tourists! It is perfect for a family of 6 or 2 couples. The pool oasis is amazing and definitely was our happy place! There are two excellent restaurants and a bakery that you can easily walk to. Baby beach is about a 15 minute drive. The snorkelling at Mongel Halto is pretty good; 5 minute drive from house. We plan to return! Thank you Debbie!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2017

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Mitchell

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Hi,
We are Patrick & Debbie from the UK, we purchased this beautiful in Sept 2015 with the view to redesigning it, we are really pleased with the work that has been done and think the results are truly stunning.

Why they chose this property

We loved Savaneta and thought it would be the perfect location to build something beautiful. We are just 90 seconds from the beach!

What makes this property unique

Our pride and joy is the outside area which we have created.It has a stunning outside pool with a remote controlled lighting system, allowing mood changing colours.
The outside bar is a really fun place it also has a kitchen and bbq area for al fresco dining.
There is an additional wifi router in the outside area so you can be online outside too.
You will find lots more photos on our website

Languages:

English, Spanish